HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/52 March 5, 1952
Regular meeting of the ~ity Council of the City of Bremerton, Washing-
ton was held Wednesday, March §, 1952 at lO:O0 o'clock A.M. in the Mayor's
Office, City Hall. Mayor Kean presiding with Commissioner Haddon, Commis-
sioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Wallace and City Treasurer
Nutter being present. Paul Rayn, Bremerton Sun, and Jack Rogers, K.B.R.0.,
were also present. This meeting was broadcast over K.B.R.0.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the minutes of February 27, 19§2
be approved as written, carried.
Cit~ Clerk announced it was date and time to open bids on the erection
of a fence around the site of Bremerton Sewage Disposal Plant #1 in East Brem-
erich.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Nfs. Haddon that the bids be opened, carried.
City Clerk opened the bid received from Cyclone Fence and read bid of
$619.25, plus 3% sales tax.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to refer the bid to the City Clerk
and Purchasing Agent, Commissioner of Public Works and the Water Superintend-
ent, carried.
City Clerk read notice of employment for the following: LuWanna Mathia-
son, Library at VS~ per hour and reappointment of Richard Matthews, Sergeant
Police Department at $330.05. Sergeant Matthews has just returned from being
recalled into the service.
Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. ~eaton to approve the temporary non civil
service appointment and the reappointment of Sergeant Matthews, carried.
City Clerk read change in pay status for Robert M. Bramlett from Serge-
ant, acting, at $330.05 per month to Motorcycle Patrolman at $319.30 per
month. This change was due to Sergeant ~atthews return from the Navy.
~otion by Nr.,Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the change in pay, car-
ried.
City Clerk read application for music machine location license from G.H.
Neely, Skipper's Cafe, 1722 Marlowe.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. ¥~heaton to grant the license, carried.
City Clerk read application for pinball location license for the East Side
Tavern, signed by E.R. Rollin and approved by the Chief of Police.
Notion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Wheaton to approve the the application, carried.
City Clerk read general claim vouchers from:Twin,s Cafe in the amount of
$317.65, covering meals for prisoners in the city Jail for the Month of Feb-
ruary, 1~52 and from Mogers Harley Davidson Company in the amount of $3,488.30
covering the purchase of four motorcycles for the Police Traffic Division.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve payment of the vouchers,
carried.
City Clerk read claim voucher from Irene E. Dick in the amount of $17.50
civering title applications and licenses for new cars which have been bought
by the City.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to allow the claim, carried.
City Clerk announced that Mr. Eubanks would llke to have the hearing on
the Olympic Manor annexation changed from March 19, 1952 to March 12th, 1952
as the County Board of Commissioners will approve the replat and vacation of
a s~reet March loth, and due to pressure of time would like to have the hear-
ing date moved up one week.
Mr. Kean and Mr. ~heaton ~oth agreed that the time should not be changed
as it will give the City time, if necessary, to do more checking.
Motion ~y Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton that the date should not be changed
for the hearing, carried.
City Treasurer reported that the Retirement ~oard held a meeting,with
the assistance of the City Attorney, and it was decided that there was no
need i'or any change in the retirement ordinance~ and the proposed ordinance
which was read on first reading last week would not be reread.
City Treasurer reported the checking of licenses was rather slow as
there were so many different types of licenses to 0e checked but an average
of 12 to 15 establishments could be checked in a day.
City Attorney referred to a letter, written by Marien Garlan~d, to the
Bremerton Sun and stated that in the claim of Mr. Edwards the City of Bremer-
ton was not hiding behind any legal technicality in invoking Governmental im-
munity.
Mr. Kean stated that it was unfortunate that an autopsy and inquest was
not held earlier but the doctors felt it was not necessary.
City Attorney announced t~at the trial cannot be held until the fall term
of court.
March 5, 1952 (Con't)
City Attorney reported receiving a letter from John W. Cunningham and
Associates regarding modification of their proposal for a report on waterworks
improvements, fi~ne~ propose there will be no additional charge for supervision
of the d~n site surveys and test pits or borings but the cost of the surveys,
test pits and topographic work will be charged at actual payroll costs, plus
insurance, plus out of pocket expenses, plus 25% for overhead and supervision.
City Attorney reported he would discuss the matter further with Mr. Wheat-
on.
Mr. Wheaton advise~that under Ordinance. 1948 he was directed t o appoint
an examining board for ~ourneyman electricians with Council approval. He
wished ~o appoint the following: ~Phillip Disney, Electrical Inspector; Ken-
neth Hill, representing Electrical Contractors; James H. Leafy and John
Ungran.
· Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to approve the appointment of the
Journeymen Electrician,s Examining Board, carried.
Mr. Wheaton reported he had written Puget Sound Power and Light Company
in regard to an easement for constructing a new transmission llne from Gorst
to Bremerton and that it was OK to go ahead.
Mr. Kean ~sKed what was doing on the Bo~meville right of way and
Wheaton explained that they wanted approximately ?0 acres of land for right
of way and that there is a report being made now as to the value of the tim-
bet, etc., and possibly it would be ready next week.
~rs. Haddon reported the Associated Grocery Company would occupy the
space, at the dock which has been held up due to bankruptcy proceedings and
that the rent will start the 15th of March.
Mr. Wheaton asked the City Attorney the outcome of ~he Eleventh Street
right of way to Adelle ~4nue and Mr. Wallace stated he had written the nec-
essary letter to the property owner, but had heard nothing.
Mr. Wheaton asked that the Attoney proceed with the matter and prepare
the necessary papers.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to'allow all bills if approved by a
majority of the Commissioners, carried.
~otion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn, carried.
APPROVED: City Clerk
Mayor