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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/50 335 February l, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held February l, 1950 at ten o'clock A.N. in the MayorWs Office, City Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Kean presiding with Commissioner Raddon, Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter and City Attorney Wal- lace being present. Clerk read minutes of previous regular meeting of January 25, 1949 and on motion by Nr. Kean and Nr. Wheaton ~ame. were approved as written. Changes in pay status were read by Clerk for William Lively.and.James A. BOtz, Police Department, from $252.00 per month to $257.00 per month. NStion by Nr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the changes in pay statum carried. Clerk read claim for damages from Nonsanto Chemical Company, signed by Brandt Woodward, 911 Western Avenue, Seattle, I'or an amount of $50.00 to $75.00 estimated for damage suffered to his car when struck by a City truck on January 50, 1950. Claim filed with the City Clerk on January ~0, 1950. Discussion followed and Nr. Wheaton stated City truc~s were picking up snow aha other vehicles were warned by barricades to be careful or not to use the same street where operations were being conducted. Mayor asked if it would be helpful for the Police Traffic Division to investigate claims such as these and Attorney stated it would be of assist- ance. Attorney recommended denying the claim in this case. Notion by Nr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to deny the claim and fei'er to the City Attorney carried. Clerk statea that he, Mr. Casaa ana Garage Superintendent, with t he knowlemge of Mr. Wheaton, checked the trailer bid and decided that the ad- visable Thing to do woul~ be to awarm the bim to the one bidder, Evergreen Trailers, for the amount of their bid. Notion by Nr. Wheaton and Nr. Kean to awar~ the contract to Evergreen Trailers Company carried. City Clerk requested approva± to call for bids on a chlorinator for Twin LaKes line. He said Mr. Casad had pointed out the immediate need f or a chlorinator to be placed on the~pipe line, even though the settling basin was not finished~ and chlorinate the water as it went through the line. Casad wanted to rent a chlorinator so the Clerk sai~ he found that one could be rented for $200.00 per month but he does no~ like to continue renting and does not favor purchasing on'a'rental basis. Notion by Nr. Wheaton and Nr. Kean to approve the request carrled. Nr. Wheaton commented that the water department is getting three million ga±lons oI' water per day by using the chlorinator on the line. Clerk requested an amendment to the shuffleboard ordinance to include a game called shufflebowl, as ~here are several of the latter now in town which are not licensed. He said the ordinance should either be amended or the shuf- flebowl game shoul~ come uncer the amusement device license; however, the lic- e ns e fee would then be $70.00 per year which he felt would be prohibitive. The City Attorney stated that rather than broaden the ~huffleboard ord- inance to include all similar ~evices which might com~ in to Bremerton, it would be best Just to change the ordinance whenever a new type oi' machine is brought in. Notion by Nr. Kean and Nfs. Haddon to concur in the recommeneation and direct the City Attorney to amenm the ordinance carried. Clerk rea~ a letter from Theodore Roscoe, Engineer, Stuart G. Thompson- Elwell Company, dated Jan~ry l?, 1950, aadressec to Austin Clark, Insurance Nanager,~of E.~. Phillips, Incorporated, carriers of ~e City,s fir$ insurance protection. The letter set out the formal review of~'changes which have taken place in the fire insurance coverages for the City since the last year. Attached to the letter was a list of remarks to do with the practical means of re- ducing individual fire insurance rates on City property. Also listed recom- mendations for fire extinguisher protection an~ oily waste~cans in various buildings~ an~ no smoking signs. Mayor introduced Mrs. Bowen, Librarian, to the Council and asEed that her department, the Public Library, ~ given the information contained in the letter anG the recommendations. Mayor asked that a note be given to him on the fire extinguishers for the Recreation ~Uilding and that the letter be brought in to ~he Department Head ~eeting thi~ afternoon. Clerk explained that in figuring the rate for the sewage treatment plant certain items were eliminated such as landscaping, fencing and underground ~ rk. Also, on lift stations the insurance engineer decided it was not nec- essary to put them under the policy as there was little that that could hap- pen to them. 336 February l, l~50(Con't) Clerk read letter dated Jan~ry 30, 1950 from James W. Carey & Associates signed by H.W. Kramer, addressed to the ~a~or and City Commissioners, recom- mending that the retained percentage on Hoagland-Findlay Engineering Company contract be paid in full to the contractor. Also read by Clerk was Claim f rom Hoagland-Findlay E~gineering Company for Estimate No. 13 (Final) on Unit l, Sewage Treatment Plant and Pump Sta- tions for $49,042.V0, approved by the City Engineer ana audited by the City Auditor. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to concur in the recommendation and apprgve the claim carried. Clerk read claim from Hoagland-Findlay Engineering Company for Sstimate No. ~ on change order No. 3, Lift Station 3-A, Unit l, Lift Station contract, for $4,089.55, approved by H.W. Kramer an~ City Engineer an~ audited by City Auditor. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the claim carried. Clerk read letter from Ha£1-Atwater Company, dated ~anuary 30, 1950, addressed to City Engineer, attaching Change Order No. II. Letter stated that the contractor does not inten~ to make request for additional money beyond moneys mentioned in Change Order No. II for the request of lost time; and that time lost in starting pump stations is covered in the amount of Change Or,er No. II. Clerk read proposed change order No. ~ which covered 9hanges in location and alterations and mechanical changes in Pump Stations No. 7, 8 and 9 and alteration to main roof section in the sewage treatmen~ plant for a total of $8,783.~5, PlUS state sales tax; also requires~35 days extension of time for completion of the contract. Change Order approved by H.W. Kramer and E.S. Severance. Motion by Mr. ~heaton and Nr. Kea~ to request the City Attorney to d raw up a resolution approving these changes carried. Mayor suggested that the City Engineer a~vise ~he City Attorney if pos~ ~- sible before the Council meets whenever there is a change order involving the dra~ing up of a resolution, so that the Attorney ma~ be a~le.to prepare the resolution and present it at the same time the change order is brought in. Clerk read letter dated January 31, 1950 to the Mayor ~rom the District Public Works Office, ~I~Irteenth Naval District advising that the navy offic- ials will be at the Mayor's 0ffige at 10:30 A.N., on Thursday, ~ February, 1950, to discuss the proposed Navy-City of Bremerton sewag? contract. Letter was read by Clerk from Kitsap County Chapter of the American Red Cross to the City Council requesting permission to have the Water Department enclose a small p~unphlet in the ~arch bills. Clerk stated this would not entail too much time providing the p~phlet would fit in the envelopes without folding. Nr. Nutter stated the pamphlet ~ould fit without folding. Mrs. Haddon and Mr. ~eaton stated it was all right with them to approve this request. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve their request carried. Clerk stated he had a surplus Allen Wales Adding Machine anm understands that the Building Department wants a machine and would b e willing to turn thie over to them. Clerk said he was not intending to purchase a new one but this was an extra machine. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the request and refer to the City Auditor to ma~e the necessary transfer carried. City Clerk read letter dated January BT, 1950 from Municipal Judge John- sen to the City Council giving a comparative report of the receipts of the Municipal Court for the City for 1947, 19~8 and 19~9. Also, that since his appointment as Judge, have been attempting to collect bail in all instances in which tickets for overtime parking have been issued. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to note contents an~ file in the Clerk's Office carried. Mayor stated that many cities get out an annual report ana thought per- haps the City Clerk should get out a report, not too extensive or elaborate, an~ could be in mimeograph form, covering all departments. Mr. Wheaton commented that more than Just a mass of figures was needed and Clerk stated in that case would need collaboratio~ of various department heads. Clerk said that the City Auditor is now working on City's annual report for the State and parts of it couldbe picked out for this job. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to d~rect the City Clerk to make an annual report and mimeograph at least 100 copies carried. 337 February 1, 1950 (Con't) City Attorney stated he had finally secured a deed for the property needed on the east side of the West Bremerton Sewage Plant an~ t his should clear up all the property needed out there. City Attorney stated he has asked for a postponemen~ of the suit by Horn so the condemnation suit can be heard at the same time. Attorney stated he had prepared a tentative agreement with Kit sap County Sewer District No. I for participation in city's sewage treatment, West Brem- erton, and then read the agreement. He suggested tentative approval subject to revision after reading by the Kitsap County Sewer District and Just need authority to transmit it to the district for their ~pproval. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to give tentative approval of the proposed agreement carried. City Attorney stated the matter of damage to the Cohen, Phillips and Had- don bulkhead was referred to him Jointly with the City Engineer and have not heard from the City Engineer yet. Sa~d that these parties should file a claim if the City is to give any action in these cases. Mr. Wheaton commen~ed that the City Engineer is working on thi.s, getting picture~ andexpert advice. Attorney suggested that the Council authorize the City Attorney to write to Mr. Bowen on the filing of a claim. Motion by Mr. Kean ~and Mr. Wheaton to concur in the Attorney's recommend- ation carried. Clerk read change in pay status for James E. Hill, Machine Operator, Water Department, from $1.35 per'hour to $240.00 per month, effective Feb- ruary l, 1950. Mo~ion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to approve carried. City Attorney read a rough ~ra~t which he said could be used as a basis for an agreement on selective logging on thewater shed. In addition to the provisions of this agreement there should be a cancel±ation clause which will b~put in before giving it to the other par~ies. Motion by Mr. Kean ~nd Mr. Wheaton to give tentative approval of this pen~lng submission to the corporation carried. City Attorney stated he had receivedfour calls for information which did not concern City business an~ the parties calling ha~ sai~ the City C~k hag sen~ them to him. He stated he was glad to answer questions involving any City matters but otherwise didn't feel he should independently run a free legal aid bureau. The City Clerk denied having sent anyone to ~he City Attorney a t any time for anything n~t directly concerning City matters. Mr. Wheaton stated he had received a request from Conrad Johnson regard- ing excavation of the swimming pool an~ have asked them for a set o£ plans. ~r.Wheaton reported that his department was no longer removing snow f rom City Streets but just ~eeping the drains open. Mayor Kean asked for progress report on proposed purchase of additional property for the Sanitation Fill to be locate~ near Sinclair Park. Clerk stated he did not know where the funds would come from for this purchase, as cannot transfer from maintenance bracket in the budget t o capital outlay. Mr. Wheaton stated he had an approach ma~e that the City could acquire the property an~ pay in another budget year. Clerk commented that it could be done that way. Mayor as~e~ him to follow through on this and see il~ the property can be acquired by making a token payment. Mayor asked for progress report on various specii'ications for calls for bids. Clerk Stated insurance specifications ha~ been prepared and bids would be opened February ~, 1~50. On Parking Meter Specifications, Clerk had them drawn up and then found revisions should be made. Have put off t he call f or ~ids for one day to ma~e ~hose revisions. Mr. Wheaton asked when new printed stationary would be obtained and Clerk explained that it was just waiting to see what would be done a0out the design to be used on letterheads. Bi~s have been called for an~ opened on plain prin~ed letterheads but the design is to beworked in before supply is obtained. February l, 1950 (Con't) Mayor Kean stated that bids should be called for concessions at Roosevelt and include other recreational areas in this c~ll. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to inst~uct the City Clerk and Purchas- ing Agent to prepare speciI'icattons and call for concession rights at Roosevelt Field and other recreational areas carried. Mr. Vincent Benbennick, who was present, stated that regarding his report made to the Council last week relative to one John Wilson who had been arrested for intoxication and that his car had been driven to the impounding lot rather than towed and he had received a bill for $8.00, that he had checked with Cap- tain Ted Phillips oI~ Traffic Division and investigation has been made and the matter is all cleared up. The car was towed away aud Mr. Benbennick stated he had spiked the rumor. Mayor asked if he had any suggestions on a towing lot~ and Mr. Benbennick stated he had working on this but h~thing at this time. Mayor commented that Bill Davenport has done a good job ane some operators haven't wanted to come out on night calls. Mr. Davenport has been forced to move his lot at various times due to complaints and it looks as though he may have to move further out in the County at this time. Mrs. Attridge and Mrs. Lynn Nickelson of Phinney Heights stated they were present regarding the proposed sale of school property in their area. This property was purchased for a school but was never used for that purpose; how- ever, it is used as a playground. ~rs~ Attridge stated different people have suggested the City acquire it t~or r~creationa~ area. Mayor Kean stated that nothing could be done until after Saturday's school election when the voters would say whether or not the property could be sold; however, he pointed out that the City may become recreation poor due to all the property being dedicated ~ the City. The property referred to would be off the tax ~lls if the City acquired it and it would appear to be good residential property. City Attorney, also a member of the School Board, stated the area was too small for present day schools and that all school property in Kitsap County was receiving study to sge what is not needed. This proposal to sell is an exper- iment so the school district is getting vote of the people ~ authorize the sale. Discussion was held a~ to whether the City could acquire it, should it be for sale, for a low figure and City Attorney stated that in order to comply with the law it would have to go to the highest bidder. Mayor Kean stated that when the View Ridge sale is completed the Housing Authority will no longer need the Sheridan Park Fire Station for a warehouse; however, they would like to keep Westpark Fire Station 'and informed them that perhaps a rental agreement could be worked out or they might buy it. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority of the Commissioners carried. Mayor Kean inquired if the City could acquire property for a Federal, State, County and City Building, would it be possible to use the ground for a parking lot until the property was improved. City Attorney stated he was not sure of the State law on this but he was quite certain the City could lease land for ~ny legal purpose. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Haddon to recess until 2:00 P.M. this afternoon, carried. APPROVED: C~ty Clerk Mayor 339 February l, 1950 Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held Wednesday, February l, 1950 at two o~clock P.M. in the Mayor,s office, City Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Kean presiding with Commissioner Haddon, Commission- er W~eaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter and City Attorney Wal- lace being present. City Attorney read Resolution No. 726 as follows: NHEREAS heretofore the City of Bremerton and Hall-Atwater Company enter- ed into a contract for the erection, construction and completion of the West Bremerton Sewage Treatment Plant and Pump Station, and WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Bremerton Change Order No. 2 on said contract, and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 will necessarily extend the completion date of said project for a period of thirty-five (35) days and will cost an addi- tional $6,763.V5, and ~tEREAS,.liquidated damages are specified by said contract, but it ap- pears that no damage of any nature will occur by reason of the failure of the contractor to complete its work within the time specified by the contract and that damages are waived by the contractor: NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Hall-Atwater Company, contractors, be granted an extension of thirty~five (35) days within which to complete the work required by its con- tract. '2. That no liquidated damages be claimed by the City by reason of the failure of the contractor to complete within the time specified by the orig- inal contract and the contractor waives any claim for damages by reason of such change order. 3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hall-Atwater Com- pany and to the Surety on the contractor,s performance bond. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to pass Resolution No. 726 carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Wheaton, Yes. City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1869 relating to games of shuffleboard and shufflebowl, amending Ordinance No. 183V, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass Ordinance No. 1869 carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Wheaton, Yes. City Attorney read modification of Lease between the City and Hubert C. and Mary Blanchard, lessees on the 2nd Street Wharf, extending the time for paying their monthly rent for months of January, February and March 1950, due to business conditions. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve the Modification of Lease as read carried. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to adjourn carried. APPROVED: City Clerk ~ Mayor 340 February l, 1950 Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held Wednesday, February l, 1950 at 4:50 P.M. in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Keanmpresiding withCommissioner Haddon, Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter, Water Superintendent Casad, Chief Accom~tant, ~ohn Short and E.C. Searle, Executive Director of the Bremerton Housing Authority being present. Mayor Kean stated the meeting between the City and the Bremerton Housing Authority, represented by Mr. Searle, relative to the proposed new water rate ordinance, had just been interrupted by a telephone call from Homer Jones, Commandant of the Washington Veterans Home, RetsiI, Washington, and the meet- ing is being turned into a special meeting of~the City Council to handle an emergency. Homer Jones had informed Mayor Kean there was immediate need for install- ation of up to ~0 feet of 8" cast iron pipe together with valves andf ittings that ~ue to disruption to their water service the Veterans Home has a shortage of water for domestic and fire fighting services and ~r. Jones requested the loan or purchase of certain material and equipment and, also, approval to al- low the Water Department to make some necessary emergency repairs. Mayor said that in view of the circumstances, the Council feels that there is no objection to this and the Council is unanimously in accord. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to comply with the request a~d auth- orize the loan or sale of the pipe and authorize the work by the.9~ty Depart- ments carried, all members voting Yes. Notion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Wheaton to adjourn carried. Mayor