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January 25, 1950
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington
was held Wednesdayj January 25, 1950 at ten o'clock A.M. in ~the Mayor's of-
lice, City Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Kean presiding with Commissioner Haddon,
Co~nissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter and City At-
torney Wallace being present.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve recessed meetings held
January llth and 13th, 1950, regular meeting of January 18, 1950 and reces-
sed meeting of January 20, 1950 as written carried.
Clerk stated this was date aud time for opening of bids to rebuild a
trailer and install a fifth wheel on a truck an~ one bid has been received.
On motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to open bid, Clerk opened and
read from Evergreen Trailers, 10702 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington,
certified check for $50.00 enclosed, to rebuild trailer, $1457.45, to in-
stall fifth wheel $135.19.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to refer t o the Garage Superintendent,
City Clerk and Purchasing Agent and the Commissioner of Public Works carried.
Clerk read letter'in connection with the foregoing bid opening, addres-
sed to Mr. Casad, dated January 23, 1950 from Pointer-Willamette Company, Inc.
Portland, Oregon, wit branch office and plant at Edmonds, Washington. They
advised that their engineer had inspected the Water ~epartment trailer and
feel the cost of rebuilding would be exorgitant and far beyond what a new
21 ton trailer would cost. Stated they could build a new S1 ton trailer for
$3,950.00. Net cost for the fifth wheel would be $121.28 plus $55.00 for
installing. If the City changes plans smmd decides to dispose of the present
trailer,!~hey stated they might be able to find a buyer and this type of
trailer has sold for $2,000.00 on up, depending upon their condition.
Mr. Kean stated this communication should be referred to the same com-
mittee as the above bid.
Changes in pay status were read by Clerk for William Ballard, Police
Department, from Patrolman 2nd class at $257.00 per month to Patrolman 1st
class at $262.00 per month; Ester Johnson, Municipal Court, i'rom $1.00 per
hour and $50.00 per month to $150.00 per month, Mary Swap, Secretary, City
Attorney from $100.00 per month to $125.00 per month.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the notices of change in
pay status as read carried.
Reports of separation were read by Clerk from Fire Department on Robert
Hilstad and James Hestley.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the separations as read
carried.
Clerk read application for pawnbroker's license from Sam Amon, 643 4th
Street, approved by the Chief of Police.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to grant the license carried.
C Clerk read payroll voucher for period ended 12/31/49 in the amount of
$37,216.72 and period ended 1/15/50 for $38,060.12, both audited by City
Auditor.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the payroll vouchers
carried.
Clerk read a copy of a letter dated January 9, 1950 addressed from City
Engineer ~o Manson Construction and Engineering Company, asking them to s ut-
mit a proposal to do some extra work on their Wharf repair contract.
Clerk then read a letter from that company dated JanMary lC, 1950, sub-
mitting a figure of $50.00 to do theextra work as Change ~rder No. 1.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Wheaton to approve Change Order No. l,
carried.
Clerk read letter dated January 25, 1950 from the City Engineer to the
City Council recommending the payment o~' Estimate No. I in the amount of
$1,759.75 to Manson Construction and Engineering Company, retaining $301.50,
which is the 15%. Attached to the letter was a claim voucher for the $1,
759.75, approved by City Engineer and audited by W.R. Vaa.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and mr. Wheaton to approve the voucher carried.
Letter was read by Clerk dated January 24, 1950 from Hoagland-Findlay
Engineering Company to the City, enclosing a copy of the release from the
Department of Labor and Industries of the State of Washington, and asking
that the City please expedite payment of the balance due their company on
their sewage contract.
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Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to refer the letter to the City Eng-
incer, carried.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 1888, second reading, relating to the regulation
of traffic on thepublic streets of the City of Bremer~on; providing for the
responsibility of the registered owner for illegal parking and violations other
than moving and amending Ordinance No. 1459.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to pass Ordinance No. 1888 on f Inal
reaming carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Wheaton,
Yes.
City Treasurer inquired when the new ordinance was going to be presented
on changing the water rates and the City Attorney stated he had written a let-
ter on December ~0, 1949 to the Water Superintendent s ending the proposed Ord-
inance back for corrections and re-check on existing ordinances, and now wait-
ing for a meetingw ith the Water Department.
Mr. Wheaton stated that Mr. Jahr of the local school district has asked
for a meeting with the City and have arranged for a meeting today.
City Clerk suggested a committee be appointed to work on this matter.
Mayor Kean said the committee should be composed of Mr. Wheaton, Mr. Casad,
Mr. Short, Mr. Nutter and Mr. Wallace.
Clerk read letter from United Pacific Insurance Company which stated that
the claim for damages filed by Luella M. Maxum had been settled~for $300.00.
Co~mmissioner Haddon stated she had a map with her showing the location of
a piece of property adjoining the property purchased~several'y~ars ago for a
sanitary fill, located near Sinclair Park. Mr. Skirving has stated the pro-
perty is necessary for the City's use~ Mr. Skirving, who was present, said
that the purchase price if $1350.00 and in answer to question of the Mayor,
stated that this particular piece of property would give theCity roadway. The
records do not show any roadway but he said there has been 30 feet right-of-way
through there for years.
Mr. Wheaton stated gravel could be taken from there as a reserve pit with-
out interfering with sanitation fill operations.
Discussion held as to where finances would come from to pay for the pur-
chase. The budget does not provide specifically for this purchase but it was
felt that possibly some transfers could be made to cover it.
Mr. Kean asked if this property was needed in order to secure roadway
from the former purchased property and Mr. Wheaton stated it was needed; also,
that his present .gravel pit is only good for a year or two unless he gets add-
itional property.
Mayor stated if the other two commissioners would like to havethe property
that he was ready to make a motion.
Motion by Mr. Kean ana Mrs. Haddon to authorize thepurchase and refer the
matter to the City. Clerk an~ Purchasing Agent and City Attorney to arrange for
the purchase, carried.
Mr. Wheaton stated that as of Monday morning there had been 235 reports of
frozen pipes in Bremerton of which about 5% were the City's responsibility.
Mr. Wheaton stated he had beenworking on specifications for logging on
the watershed but~due to the complexity of the proolem he was at a loss as Just
how to proceed, and would like to get together with the City Attorney after the
Council meeting on getting ~he speclI'ications.
Discussion followed relative to whether it was necessary to c all for tics
and the City Attorney felt the matter was more than Just a sale but also entail-
ed a service contract.
Mayor said this logging would eventually entail such matters as roads,
sleective logging and reI'orestation, and suggested getting together with the
City Attorney and Mr. Taylor.
City Attorney saia he would like ~o talk to the two inmividuals who de-
sire to enter into an agreement so that he could get some idea of the whole
matter.
City Attorney reported he was preparing an answer on Anderson Cove Zoning
Suit an~ will try to get the matter tried in the next 30 or 45 days. He said
~e most active counsel for litigant is out of town and therefore the cases on
the gravel pi~ and baseball suit are pending his return.
Vince Benbennick, who was present, stated he wantem to discuss the impound-
ing o~ automo0iles. He~stated that cars were impounded in the City and towed
outside the City to BiLl Davenport's place, and felt that it was no~ the pro-
per policy to have cars ~aken £rom insime ~he city to a place out in the county.
Also saim he fel~ that mue ~o the way in which the City Police, County Sheriff's
Office and State Patrol operated that Bill Davenport had beenable to establish
a monopoly~in the towing business. Further that a frienm of his, a Thomas Wil-
son, ha~ been picked up for being intoxicated a~ the American Legion anm his
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car hag been driven to the towinglot and Wilson hag received a bill for $6.00
for towing charges.
Mayor Kean thanked Mr. Benbennick for bringing these matters to the at-
tention of the Council and said investigation would be made. He said that
the matter of impounding cars ands toting them has been discussed in Depart-
merit Head's meetings from time t~ time.ana perhaps some change should be made,
if some better way can be fo una to hanale this.
A Mr. Brown, also present, asked if it Would be possi01e to get a fire
plug on Perry Avenue near Parker Place; that ~his was an older area and had
no fire plug protection although new sections oi' town did have.
Nr. Wheaton stated the new additions were built with the proper size
pipes-but that the area he referred to had a small line; however, theplans
were being laid to bring a line through from Schley Boulevard, which would
take care oI' his request.
Mgtion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that bills be allowed if approved
by a majority of the Commissioners carried.
Mayor Kean reported that he had been advised by Mr. Pick~ell of the
Northern Pacific Railroaa that due to pressure from top oI'ficials they might
curtail some of their activities on the tracks here by having trains come in
twice a week. This coula leaa to pousiVle abandonment on this line eventual-
ly.
Mayor Kean said he had talked this matter over with Admiral Bledsoe and
Captain Sullivan, the new Navy Yard Commander. If-the merchants could use
the line as much as possible ~t might keep it in; also, suggested the City
specify the railroad whenever posuible~ If the line stops service it might
be hard to get going again.
Mr. Wheaton reported that Mr. Hunt is ~ust about reaay to sign the lease
for an ~rea at the head of the bay, and if this coul~ be filled in an~ could
get a big warehouse ther, it would be an incentive for firms to use the rail-
road.
~ayor read a letter dated January 25, 1950 from the Office of Frederick
B. Cohen, lawyer, signed by John E. Bowen, a~dressed to the City Commission-
ers, notifying them that during the windstorm oI° January 13, 19§0, consider-
able damage was done to bulkheads, retaining walls, and other concrete work
on the property of Mr. Cohen, Captain T.K, Phillips, an~ Dr. J.E. Haddon.
That expert engineers a~vised the damage resulted from the faulty manner in
which the s ewers were lai~ and maintained along the shore adjacent to the
property. Requested that the matter be referred to the City E~g!Aaer for
immediate investigation. If he determines that the City is responsible for
the damage willL~be willing to negotiate an agreement to permit the City to
repair the damage without the necessity of any litigation. However, in the
even~ his report is otherwise, Mr. Bowen asked that he be notified immediate-
ly so that the property owners will have sufficient time to file a formal
claim within the time allowed by law.
~otion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Ha~don to refer to the Commissioner of Pub-
lic Works, City Engineer and the City Attorney for investigation carried.
Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Wheaton to adjourn carried.
APPROVED: . 'City Clerk