HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/50 May 24, 1950
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washing-
ton, was held at lO:00 o'clock A.M., Wednesday, May 24, 1950 in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Kean presiding and Commissioner Had-
don, Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter. and
City Attorney Wallace being present.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Ha~don to approve minutes of May l~, 1950
as written carried.
Clerk read notice oi' public hearing on a petition to vacate two alleys
in the City oI' Bremerton in the Plat of Wischhoefer Addition, to be held May
24, 1950, at lO:00 A.M. Clerk asked if anyone was present to protest tbs
vacation and no protests were made either verbal or written.
Clerk then mead, "An ordinance vacating the alley lying East of Lots 31,
32 and 33, an~ bounded on the East by Lot 34; and also the alley lying East
of Lot 34 and boun~ed on the East by Lots 35, 36 and 37, all in the plat of
Wischhoefer Addition."
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Wheaton to approve the ordinance on first
reading carried.
Reports oI' separation were read by Clerk for Milford D. Welch, Sanitation
Department; Robert F. Maurer, Rufino Ross, Don Brooking and Arne A. Wainamo,
Water Department.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr~ Kean to approve the separations carried.
Notice of employment was read by Clerk for Harold J. Davis, Sewage Dis-
posal Plant 0perator--s at $260.00 per month in the Water Department.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to approve the temporary non-civil
service appointment as read, carried.
A large group oI' people was present to be heard on the Junior Chamber
of Commerce's proposal to have dancing and entertainment in drinking estab-
lishments.
Clerk stated that eight letters had been received, all opposing the pro-
posal.
Mayor Kean asked the City Attorney to outline what happened several years
ago when there was a vote on this question.
City Attorney explained that there was a proposed ordinance which, by
referendum was referred to the people and was never adopted and this does not
mean that dancing and entertainment was forever barred but that this particu-
lar ordinance never got into effect. The Council now has a request asking for
passage of an ordinance and it was City Attorney's opinion that this can be
done legally, with the right of referendum as provided by the ~harter.
Mayor Kean ~iscussed the financial side of this as it would pertain to
the tavern owners and said he felt only one or two places would go for this
if it were permitted due to the financial output which would be necessary.
Mayor also discussed the effect to large and smaller places; and mentioned
that the average age of sailors is between 17 and 21 years and probably in
the majority,owhile the older sailors are probably married and might not avail
themselves of this form of entertainment. Mayor also brought up the question
as to the number of outsiders who might avail themselves of this and that this
would have to be decided by those who desired to put this entertainment in
their place of business. Further, the Mayor said, that no application has been
received from a bona-fide operator an~ the Council might leave this dormant or
if pushed can go either I'or or against it.
Austin Clark sp~ke for the Junior 0hamber of Commerce an~ explained the
aims of the Jr. Chamber in promoting this form oi' entertainment; then read a
letter from Young Men's Business Club addressed to the Jr. Chamber in favor of
the proposal.
Mayor commented that the Council had wanted to check up on the operation
o~' the licensing in other cities ann t hat he has it from members of Liquor Oon-
trol Board and the Enforcement group that this entertainment has not worked
out too well in other areas.
Jim forster spoke for the Kitsap County Christian Laymen's Association
an~ that they took the stand as being against the proposal.
Jac~ Smith, Business Ageno of Musician's Local, with oI'fices in Seattle,
spoke in I'avor of dancing and entertainment in drinking establishments from
the standpoint of morals an~ as a stimulant to business; explained the restric-
tions placed upon such establishments.
William Paddison, 704-12th Street, Bremerton, spoke against the proposal
s~ating it was a ±ea~er to get people to patronize the establisb_ments, and
said his many years of experience as a sailor led him to take this stand.
Austin Clar~ again spoke an~ conm~ented that this proposal ii' adopted
migh~ lean to better hotel facilities in Bremerton which would ~ring in con-
siderable money.
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Rev. Frank Pool spoke and sai~ he was the Chairman of the Kitsap County
Churches Assn., and gave explanatory remarks as to reasons for being against
the proposal.
Mr. J.W. Bryma, Sr. spoke against the propsal as he felt it would
panm the drinking of liquor and would ha~e an effect on the very young people
ti~rough its attraction.
Rev. Arnolm said he was a member of a standing committee of the Bremer-
ton Ministerial Association and that the voice oI' the people was shown as
being against this proposal thirteen years ago anm recommended that the Coun-
cil again seek the voice of the people before the proposed ordinance is pass-
ed.
Mayor stated this was not a hearing aha has been referred to the Cotmcil
for consideration and study anm he did not feel like going into anything at
this time.
Vela Smith, representative of the Culinary Workers, stated she was in
favor of the proposal.
Rev. Karl Leonarm stated that at one time he was business agent for the
Bartenders Association anm behelm what went on in such places; and that he
mmdhis church as opposed to this proposal.
Ernie Holbrook, Secretary oI' the Central Labor Council, stated they
went on record on Monday in favor of entertainment in taverns, and that he
felt for the benefit of the City of Bremerton this should be allowed in tav-
erns under proper supervision.
Rev. Storgaard stated he was in agreement with those opposed to this
proposal, anm spoke of what the State of Michigan had done after experienc-
ing the mixing or drinking anm d~cing, and what was now needed here was
wholesome recreation. He said if the Council can't decide this matter, then
it should be referred to the people for a decision.
A Mrs. Yates spoke in favor of the.proposal, said that mothers and dads
should be permitted to come downtown for recreation and did not feel this
would hurt the young people's morals.
Rev. A1 Inglis of Navy Yard City Bible Church spoke against the propos-
al.
Austin Clark said he felt th~ aim~ ~I' the~Junior Chamber o£ Commerce are
being misunderstood anm would like to have everyone read the proposed erdin-
ance which he believed would clear up the questions in people's minds, and
that if they thought this would not be an advancement of good morals that they
would be vigorously opposed to it.
Rev. Leonard again spoke on some of the results or drinking and ~r. Smith
spoke further saying that this is working satisfactorily in other communities
and ~r. Kean stated this was a debatable-question.
~ayor stated that there were other matters to take up and that the Coun-
cil ha~n't asked for a hearing but the other commissioners, if so desire, may
take action or may keep it under advisement.
Nfs. Haddon said she believed the voice of the people has been heard and
they are against this proposal and she was ready to make a motion.
Motion by Nfs. Haddon that the Council give this no further consideration.
~r. ~neaton commented that he had asked at the last meeting for time to
check on the proposal as to how it was working in other cities but have not
had time as yet; the proposal ~ to,how it was working in other cities but have
not had time as yet; but the council has heard very definite argument for and
against this and that he is opposed to it.
Motion seconded by Mr. Wheaton, all members voting Yes.
Mayor stated that if those proposing entertainment and dancing want to
they may circulate a petition anm bring to a vote of the people by initiative.
Clerk stated it was date and time for opening bids on sale or log raft
and that three bids had been received.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to open the bids, carried.
Clerk opened the bids and read from:
Siler Mill Company, $?,891.89 and certified check enclosed for
Dickman Lum0er Company, $?,~8~.Z~ anm check for $788.~ enclosed.
Pope & Talbot, Inc., $8,988,~§ and check f~r $898.b8 enclosed.
Motion by Mr~ Wheaton and Mr. Kean to award the bid to Siler ~ill Com-
pany, carried.
Clerk read payroll voucher for period ended Nay 18, 1980, $Z8,~?.81.
~otion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the payroll voucher, car-
ried.
Claim for mamages was read by Clerk from Rudolph E. Heun and Celia Heun,
his wife, for alleged damages received as a result of a rall on a sidewalk on
First Street.
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Damages claimed were: medical expenses, $500.20, loss of wages, to date,
$~3.78, pain ana future losses, $8,000.00. Claim filed on May 19, 1980 and
claim occurred on April 25, 1950~
Clerk stated he had alreaay reported this claim to the insurance company.
City Attorney recommended that The Council ~a~e no action until report
is received from the insurance company.
Mayor Kean ordered contents noted.
Clerk read change order No. 3 on the Hall-Atwater Contract for Sewage
Treatment Plant No. B, in the total amount of $5,418.90, with sales tax to be
added and To be based on the slum of $5,247.00. This change order requires
50 days extension o~' time for completion of the contract.
Mayor asked if any credits had been received on this contract and Clerk
stated no credits had been made on the second plant yet. Mr. Wheaton assur-
ed the Council that there will be credits.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to approve Change Order No. 5, carried.
Clerk read Change Order No. i on Lent's contract for Unit II, Sewage
£runk Line, for $168.~8, plus sales tax.
~otion by Mr. Wheaton and ~r. Kean to approve Order No. l, carried.
Letter was read by Clerk dated ~ay 17, 1950 from the Pollution Control
Coznmission to the Mayor and Commission, relative to the East Bremerton Sew-
age Treatment Plant. It was stated that the operational procedure and gen-
eral appearance of the plant was excellent upon visitation on ~ay 15th and
the waters and beaches along Port Washington Narrows were clean; and the
plant is considered as an outstanding example in the state.
Mayor Kean ordered contents noted and make available to the press.
Clerk stated he had.received from Prosecuting Attorney's office an execut-
ed copy of the lease between City-County and ~r. Hunt; however, no payment has
yet been received but he will be reminded~
Clerk stated this was date and time for hearing on the proposed revok-
ation of the pinball licenses of United and American Amusement companies.
City Attorney stated that due to the fact that Army Seijas has made
full payment it would be his recommendation not to revoke the licenses.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. ~heaton to take ~r. Wallace~s recommend-
ation and not go any further with this at this time, as long as he keeps
himself in good shape, carried.
Mayor stated that Mr. Seijas was behind for a long while and if he gets
behind again the City should go through with the revokation.
Clerk stated that last meeting of the City Council a bid for furnishing
MC-3 road oil was opened. Only one bid was received for furnishing the oil;
and two bids were received too late. The bids were in two parts, one for
furnishing the oil on the street and the other for delivery into city stor-
age tanks.
Clerk suggested that an award be made on the application to the street
o~~ the oil but that the delivery to City tanks not be awarded but a call be
issued when it is needed.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to concur in the Clerk's recommend-
ation, carried.
Clerk stated he had a call from a firm known as Faulkner's who eliminate
caterpillars by spraying and they wanted to know ii~ the City was going to take
any action this year. Mr. Faulkner had inI~ormed the Clerk that there was very
little evidence of caterpillars this year.
Mayor Kean stated that wherever caterpillars are located on City property
and there is money available, the spraying should be done.
City Attorney stated at the request of the City Council last week he
prepared a lease for the City-County with McDonald, Taylor & Bruckard, Ino.~
2or an area at the head oi' the bay on the tiGeflats. This lease has been
checked by the ~rosecuttng Attorney and has been agreed upon; also, has been
examined by Mr. Taylor and meets ~th his approval as written.
Attorney then read the proposed lease and explained s~me of the provis-
ions. Attorney recommended that this lease be executed by the Mayor and City
Clerk, this morning, then be referred to the Attorney for transmission to the
Prosecuting Attorney for signatures on Monday by the County Commissioners,
and that the lessees also execute the lease.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to concur in the recommendation of
the City Attorney, carried, all members voting Yes.
Mr. James W. Bl~an, Sr., appeared before the Co.u~l.c~l a~.d ~o~e~.9~ the
P.U.D. developments. Stated particularly that the a±±o~men~ wnxcn Y~l sap
County would be required to pay if the deal goes through was far too high
in his estimation and stated that hoped the Commissioners would inberest
themselves in this proposition.
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He left with the Mayor an~ City Attorney a copy of a brief which he had
filed with the Supreme Court of the State of Washington as a friend of the
Court.
City Attorney read "An ordinance relating to and regulating the install-
ation, alteration, repair and inspection of plumbing in the City of Bremer-
ton; providing for boards of examiners and for the examination and licensing
of persons engaged in plumbing; providing for the issuance of permits for
plumbing work to be done and the fee to be charged therefor, prescribing pen-
alties for the violatiQn thereof, and repealing Ordinances #1457 and #875 of
the City of Bremerton and all.other ordinances and parts of ordinances con-
flict therewith."
City Attorney commented that this adopts a uniform code and this ordin-
ance covers the administrative part which must be published in the newspapers.
In order to avoid $750.00 publication fee, the City Attorney stated this was
the only way to adopt the code and there will be some changes necessary after
this goes into effect in order to comply with some of the City of Bremerton's
provisions.
After discussion, a change was made in the proposed ordinance so that
the Board of Appeals would be appointed by the Mayor with the consent and ap-
proval of the City Council. Upon question by Mrs. Haddon, Commissioner Wheat-
on assured her that this ordinance would be less restrictive than the one
presently in force.
Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to approve the ordinance on I'irst
reading, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Wheaton,
Yes.
Mayor Kean stated he had a request from N.P. Peterson to meet with him
on the Lion's Club Swimming Pool but would like to have him meet with the
City Council and make his visit a matter of record.
A gentleman who was present Snd did not identify himself by name but
stated he was from the Evangel Temple, asked about locating a tentsite for
an evangelistic center.
After discussion he was informed that he should contact the Building
Inspector who had control of this.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to recess until 1:30 P.M. today,
carried.
APPROVED: : City Clerk
Mayo r
May 24, 1950
Recessed meehing of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washing-
ton was held Wednesday, May 24, 1950 at 1:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Office, City
Hall, Bremerton. Mayor Kean presiding; and Commissioner Haddon, Commismiom-
er Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan, City Treasurer Nutter and City Attorney Wal-
lace being present.
Austin Clark was present with a group favoring dancing and entertain-
ment in drinking establishments and asked the Council to reconsider their
motion of this morning's meeting and to rescing their motion not to give
the proposal any further consideration.
Mr. Clark asked the Council to set a date for public hearing.
Mayor Kean stated he could see no point in ~ ntinuing this discussion
unless some of the Council members wish to make a motion to rescind their
action of this morning. No motion was made and the matter ended there.
Mayor Kean stated that he would like to have the meeting with the Lion's
Club Swimming Pool, who were present, on the record in order to avoid a re-
pititlon of what happened on the baseball club. Mr. N.P. Peterson stated
this was satisfactory with this committee.
Mr. Peterson commented briefly that in order to bring~ down the construc-
tion costs of the swimming pool, they would like to have the Council grant
them permission to delete the bath house and use the facilities offered by
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the Civic Center, which are a short distance from the pool site. He said
that it was silly and uneconomical to build duplicate facilities. On the
basis of the proposed elimination, they contacted the State Health Board
and they have agreed to go ahead on this basis anG for an additional
$20,000.00 over what is now in the fund, the committee could go ahead and
complete the pool, using the Civic Recreation Center facilities and net in-
terfere w%th the present use of the Center. He said they would like to have
the Council approve this and agree to issue a construction permit when they
ask for it in a few days.
Mayor Kean asked if the plan was so I'easible ane there was a committee
.working on it, why wasn't this brought up before anG entertained.
Mr. Branch stated this is equal bath house facilities. It is perfect-
ly~acceptable bath house facilities but they don't come up to the bath house
facilities of the State and the Health Board would go along with the comz~itt-
ee, approving the use on a temporary basis; however, temporary is something
that can be stretched by many years.
Mayor asked who would finance the bath house when required and Mr.
Branch stated Bremerton would be stuck with this if necessary to build. He
suggested that the people could decide after using the pool whether they
want to finance a bath house.
Mr. 0ttevaere spoke relating to putting this up to a vote of the people
anG that he favored using Civic Center facilities in lieu of a bath house
as a solution to the problem of no~ having su~i'icient funds. He suggested
that maintenance costs would be less by not having duplicate facilities,
an~ that although this may not be iee~l, yet should prove to ~e practicable
when in actual practice.
Mayor Kean spoke on the phase oI' lowering census an~ the necessity of
curtailment of expenditures rather than expansion, anG general fund depart-
ments will have to be drastically cut. He said he Gidn't want to end up
~ith a pool partially built anG through popular GemanG have to expanG the
facilities. Mayor asked Mr. Pendergast to say something on this matter aa
he is in charge oz' the ~epartment un,er which ~he pool would operate.
Mr. Pendergast stated he hag looked over ~e plans anG the bath house
facilities of Civic Center are not adequate an~ conI'usion would be caused
if the pool was use~ very much. This can be done but not too I'easi~le, and
he saiG there would be no conflict wi6h the college.
Mayor Kean i~ustrated his stanG by ~lscussing ~e recent proposed sale
oI~ a school grotmd on Phinney Ridge anG that the Council took a stand again-
st taking it over because of the improvement costs which would have been nec-
essitated. Also, he pointed out that the areas received from the Housing
Authority have require~ maintenance and programming.
Mr. Ottevaere pointed out that this would be revenue producing and there-
~ore would separate itself from those which are not self-supporting.
The Mayor pointed out that ~ pool is not completed at this time
then in the future it would require an expenditure of $40,000.00.
Then followed a discussion about the recent ballot to raise money for
the pool which failed to muster enough voters.
Mr. 0ttevaere asZed the Council to carefully scrutinize the proposed
plan and give them an answer. He said they had promised to bacE away from
it if beyond their ability to pay when ~iGs were opened. This they did un-
~il arrived at this solution. Said that possibly Mr. Pendergast o v@r-em-
phasized the impracticability of this.
Conrad Johnson saiG he was amazed at the facilities available there
already and even ii' ~hey had the money available woul~ say it was foolish
to spend it on a ~ath house.
Mayor asE~d ii' the committee had enough money now to finish the pool
if allowed to use the facilities there and ~r. Ottevaere said they did not
but when they ask for the building permit in a few days they will have ab-
solutely convinced themselves and the Council that they ~Rve the money to
go ahead, an8 that there will ~e no work stoppages on completing the pool.
The base bids can be accepted with the money on hang and need about
$2~,000.00 an~ have plans ~o raise the money but first want the approval of
the City Council on this proposal.
Mr. Wheaton asked for a set oI' plans so they could go an~ look the pro-
position over on the ground.
Mayor said ~ha~ Park Superintendent, Building Department and City Eng-
ineer should go over this and ii' the City is going to be satisfied that the
pool will ~tand for a long time on this plan then they might go I'or it; other-
wise not inclined to vote for it if it is going to be necessary to raise
more money in the immediate future, anG would like to have the approval of
the various city departments concerned.
Attorney read rental agreement between City anG Butt K, Middendorf for
use of SeconG Street Wharf in catching live bait.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve the lease and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, carried.
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City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1883, "An ordinance amending Use and
Area Naps of Ordinance No. 179~ and declaring an emergency.'~ (Rezoning on
Sixth Street).
City Attorney explained that the emergency was necessitated because
Richfield Oil Company waa ts to make some improvements.
Notion by Nr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to pass Ordinance No. 188~, carried
as follows: Nr. Kean, Yes. NFs. Haddon, Yes. Nr. Wheaton, Yes.
City Attorney reported that the description set I~rth in the county's
resolution of withdrawal of a part of Phinney Bay Water District has been
checked by.the City Engineer and that he has reported it is all in the City.
City Attorney stated he would need the mumber of meters and hydrants
and lineal feet or pipe in this area so that he can work out the transfer
to the City rrom the District.
Nr. Wheaton agreed to get this inrormation for him.
Attorney read letter from City Engineer dated Nay 24, 1950, addressed
to the Bremerton Concrete Products Company, stating that owing to limited
storage facilities in the City is unable to pice up the entire amount o£
pipe before the expiration date of the contrac$~ the 26th day oi' Nay, 1950,
and requested an extension o£ six monthst time in which to take delivery.
Attorney then res~ letter from the Bremerton Concrete Products Company
in which they agreed to the extension of the contract from Nay 26, 1950 until
November 28, 1~50.
Attorney then read Resolution No. 732 as follows:
WHEREAS, heretorore on or about the 26th day of November, 1949, the
City of Bremerton and Bremerton Concrete Froducts Co. entered into a certain
contract ~or the rurnishing ~o the City of certain quantities or concrete
pipe, said contract being numbered 199, and
W~REAS due to limited storage facilities the City has been unable
to accept delivery of the amount of pipe agreed-to be purchased by the City
and delivered by the Bremerton Concrete Products Co.~ and
WHEREAS, the City has requested an extension oS six months in which
delivery of the pipe may be made, which extension has been consented to
by the Bremerton Concrete Products Co.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE.IT RESOLVED that Contract No. 199 be and the same
hereby is extended to November 26, 1950, in which time the City may accept
delivery of pipe and Bremerton Concrete Products Co. may deliver the said
amount, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be Forwarded by
the City Cler~ to the Bremerton Concrete Products Co.
Notion by Nr. Kean and Nr. Wheaton to pass Resolution No. 7~2 carried.
City Attor~ey stated that Albert L. Colvin, ll9 Elm Street, wanted to
obtai~ permission rrom ~he ~ity to erect a fence around his garden on the
area that was placed in his possession according to City Resolution No. 691
and given assurance that the rence will not obstruct any driveways or in-
fringe on ~he rights of abutting owners.
~otion by Nr. Kean and Nr. Wheaton to authorize ~he erection of a
fence to be built in compliance with the rules of ~he Building Department
carried.
Attorney read Ordinance No. 1884~ "An Ordinance appropriating funds
rorpayment or a judgment against the City of Bremerton not provided for in
the 0udget for the calendar year 1950 and declaring an emergency."
Motion by Nr. Kean and Nr. ~Eaeaton to pass Ordinance No. 1884, carried
as follows: Nr. Kean, Yes. NFS. Haddon, Yes. Nr. ~heaton, Yes.
Attorney read proposed ordinance, first reading, "An ordinance provid-
ing for the creation and establishment of a special fund to be known as
"North Perry Avenue Water District Reserve Fund" and providing for the de-
posit of fun~s therein not to exceed the sum of $10,000.00 and providing
for disbursements from said fund and final disposition thereof."
Motion by Nr. ~heaton and Mr. Kean to approve on First reading~ car-
ried as follow~: Nr. Kean, Yes. NFs. Haddon, Yes. Nr. Wheaton, Yes.
City Attorney read proposed lease between the City and Robert Schlaefli
and Dic~ Galleher for a portion or Second Street Wharf and float.
Notion by Mrs. Haddon and ~r. Kean to approve the lease carried, all
members voting Yes.
Attorney reported that R.L. Lursen, who owns property.on Winfield,
where the City needs enough property to put up a retaining wall, is willing
to settle for 1,O00 yards of fill dirt for his property and will execute
a deed.
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Clerk read letter dated May 24, 1950, from City Engineer to Mayor and
City Council re: Sto~n Water Sewers. The letter stated that the laying
oI' storm sewers is required from the intersection of Shore Drive and Tren-
ton Avenue to Port Orchard Bay, and from such intersection and along Tren-
ton Avenue to E. 22nd Street; also, along Chester Avenu~ from existing s form
sewer at 16th Street south to 12th Street; also, the laying of laterals in
Anderson Cove from existing inlets to existings torm sewer. Letter set forth
the reasons for doing this work and said that plans and specifications have
been prepared and the estimated cost if $15,000.00; and that owing to the
location and the nature of the work, it is essential that the construction
be done by City forces.
A large part oi' the materials has been contracted for and bids are being
called for for the balance. Starting date would be June 12, 1950, and date
of completion December 30, 1950. Letter reco~mended that the City Council
approve this project and take the necessary steps to proceedwith the work.
Upon such approval the attached notice should be published once and at least
15 days prior to the time of beginning work.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean to concur in the recommendation and
direct the City Clerk to publish the notice and the Engineer to do anything
further necessary in the prosecution of the work, carried.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and ~r. Kean to authorize the City Clerk and Pu~-
chasing Agent to call for bids for a supply of pipe and rings, etc., car-
ried.
Mrs. Haddon stated she desired to purchase a quonset hut for the new
dump site for storing equipment and Mr. Wheaton sai~ he would check on get-
ting one when he goes to Seattle in the near'future.
~. Mrs. Haddon reported that she, Mr. Walker and Mr. Nutter appeared be-
fore the County Commissioners Monday morning relative to securing a dump
site and that they were well received by the Commissioners.
They assigned the County Engineer and Health Officer to go with Mrs.
Haddon and her group to the gravel pit at the County Airport and look over
a proposed dump site. She said that the County Commissioners seemed to
realize that this matter was the concern of everyone. Mr. Walker has two
other sites in mind which he is investigating and D~. Benham is checking
a little further on the airport dump site on the water supply.
Mrs. Haddon reported that she asked Mr. McLeod sometime ago to see what
can be done about acoustics in the court room and a man was over today and
acoustical tile can be installed for about $350~00. She said she will go
into it a little more but believe the-work will come well under $500.00.
Nfs. Haddon also reported that she is considering going to Montreal to
Finance Officers meeting and has reservations.
Mr. Wheaton reported on his appearance before County Planning Boa rd
last night and got them to approve smd to recommend to the County Commission-
ers of the zoning of practically all of the head of the bay and some toward
Port Orchard to manufacturing.
Mayor asked the Clerk if he had done anything toward disposing of the
surplus vault'door and Clerk stated he was working on this'an~ the company
who sold it'to the City wah looking for someone to purchase it.
Mr. Wheaton stated that he is getting some figures from Sam Linden for
fixing the stairs to the roof so that it might be made easier and saftr to,go
up on the City Hall roof.
Motion by Mr. Kean anm Mrs. Haddon that the bills be allowed if approved
by a majority of the Commissioners, carried.
Mayor Kean asked the Clerk for a report on the disposal of surplus City
property ann Mr. McGowan stated he had circulated surplus items list to
department heads and~would follow this through by asking what they want and
then will advertise for sale of the balance by sealed bids.
Mayor brought up the matter of scheduling meetings in the court room
by outside groups and stated this is handled by his secretary. He explain-
ed the instructions he has given his secretary on allo~ ng groups to use
the court room and the other members of the Council stated this is working
satisfactorily; however, if any group becomes a regular user of the court
room, they should~be inI'ormed to make arrangements to go elsewhere £or thei~
meetings.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn, carried.
APPROVED: City Clerk
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