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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/53 October 21, 1953 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washing- ton was held in the Mayor's Office, City Hall at lO:CO o,clock A.M., Wednes- day, October 21, 1953. Commissioner Cullin presiding as acting Mayor with Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, Assistant City Attorney Holland and City Treasurer Nutter being present. A member of the press was also in attendance. Mayor Yowell was on vacation. Two visitors from Cuxhaven, Ger- many were in attendance a Mr. Horst E. Ebert and a Mr. Ernest Paurer. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin the minutes of October 14, 1953 be approved as written, carried. The City Clerk announced it was the date and time set for opening bids on Concessions. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin the bids be opened, carried. The City Clerk opened the bids as follows: Melvin Gran and Sylvester Dambly, 15% for sale of tobacco, z~ental of seat cushions, and sale of food, soft drinks, refreshments and candy. Norman B. Crlst, .185% on rental of seat cushions and all other food, soft drinks, refreshments, candy and miscellaneous. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the bids'be tabled until the Mayor's return, carried. The City Clerk read a report of separation for Clay Madden, Water De- partment. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin the separation be approved, car- ried. The City Clerk read notice of employment, Library Department, for Carol Tally, 75~ per hour. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the employment be approved, car- ried. The City Clerk read a license application, signed by Ed Bremer, for dancing and entertainment at the Shipways Grill, which was approved by the Chief of Police. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the license be granted, carried, The City Clerk read the payroll voucher in the amount of $41,406.68 covering the payroll period ending October 15, 1953, which was audited by the City Auditor. October 21, l~53'(Con,t) Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the payroll voucher be approved, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer in which he recommend- ed the payment of Estimate Mo. I in the amount of $8S8.04, covering the side- walks around the swimming pool, Contract No; 562. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to concur in the recommendation and approve the voucher, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer recommending payment of Estimate No.~2 in the amount of $2,680.17, covering L.I.D. No. 25?, Scott Avenue from E. llth to E. 13th, whlch was approved by the City Auditor. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to concur in the Engineer,s recom- mendation and approve the voucher, carrled~ The City Clerk read a voucher from the Treasurer of the Phinney Bay Water District in the amount of $1.00 covering the conveyance of all the~distribution system of the Phinney Bay Water District to the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to approve the voucher, carried. The City Clerk announced that the Ordinance accepting the conveyances could:~hotCbe passed until a full Council is present ss there is an emergency clause in the proposed ordinance. The City Clerk read a letter from the Puget Sound Power & Light Company regarding two renewals of Municipal Pumping Contracts for the pumping stations in Sheridan Park. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to approve Resolution No. 843 cov- ering the City's water pumping plant at Callahan and Cherry; and appro~ Res- olution No. 844, covering the pumping plant on Lebo Boulevard, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from Louise P. Lewis requesting that the area consisting of parking space directly in front of the Ven-Ko-Venetian Bling Company, 2718 Sixth Street, be zoned for two hour parking. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin the letter be referred to the City Engineer and the Traffic Department, carried. The City Clerk read Resolution No. 845, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to make application for Social Security coverage of eligible employees not presently covered by the retirement system of the City. Motion by MiSs Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the approvaI of Resolution No. 845, carried. The City Clerk read a claim for damages from LlOyd H. Lofthus, covering damages to his car in the amount of $§§.81 when a City dump truck'backed into his car~ The Clerk reported the claim to the Insurance Company. Commissioner Wheaton reported that the boiler had been removed from the Gorst Creek Pump Station to Fire Station No. 1. ~£he City Clerk reported that he had requested bide to hook up the boiler from various plumbers in Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to authorize the City Clerk to call for bids for two reservoirs at Forest Ridge Park, carried. City Treasurer Nutter gars a report°of .the meeting he attended in Oly- mpia of the Washington State Ass0ciatton of Public Rebirement System. Discussion followed.' Mr. Wm. Paddis°n attended the Council meeting requesting the band stand at the Evergreen Park be torn down. Commissioner Cullin told Mr. Paddison the req~xes~Would be passed on to the Mayor when he ~eturns to his office. Motion by MissCCullin and Mr. Wheaton the bills be paid if approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to adjourn, carried.  Cit~ Clerk Mayor /