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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/49136 March 23, 1949 Regular Council Meeting of the City of Bremerton was held March 23, 1949, at the May~'s ~ffice, City Hall, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Mayor Kean, presiding; and Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Wheaton, City Treasurer, City Attorney being present. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1949, were approved on motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon as written, carried. Clarence Bauer and Nicholas B. Conzatti were present and asked on behalf of the Cancer Drive if the City would permit the use of the water and garbage statement envelopes in which to place a pamphlet stuffer, not asking for funds but giving the public information on cancer disease. Mrs. Haddon said she was in favor of allowing this request because people need education on the subject. City Clerk suggested the use of the mailing service be confined to just national drives, thereby eliminating the many local drives. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Wheaton that as long as this is a national drive that this request be granted, carried. Clerk read Notice of Employment for Joseph F. DeFina, Helper, $1.42 per hour, Sanitation Department. ~otion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve the temporary non-Civil Service employ- ment as read, carried. Reports of Separation were read by Clerk for William Cole, and Joseph DeFina, Sanitation Department, and Ethel Nystrom, Water Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to approve the separations, carried. Clerk read general claim voucher for payroll period ended March 15, 1949, Salary Warrants No. 14275 to 14567 incl., in the sum of $36,346.65. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the payroll for period ended March 15, 1949, in the sum of $36,346.65, carried. Clerk stated premium of approximately $400.00 for 3-year Inland Marine Policy on non-licensed heavy equipment (sHovels, dozers, air compressors, etc.) for Fire & Lightning, Collapse of bridges & Collission, derailment or overturning of conveyances while the insured property is being transported thereon, was coming up for renewal April 1, 1949; that he had discussed the necessity for the insurance with Mr. Vaa, the City Auditor, and Mr. Hatfield, Street Superintendent. Mr. Hatfield informed the Clerk in their discussions that since he had been the Street Superintendent he could only remember one claim under this policy where there was a loss of about $150.O0. Clerk stated that the City Auditor did not feel the insurance was necessary. Mr. Wbeaton commented that he did not believe this insurance is necessary, and City Clerk recommended discontinuing this insurance. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to concur in the recommendation of the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, carried. Clerk read Ordinance No. 1825, final reading, "An Ordinance changing the name of Holly Street to East 18th Street." Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to pass Ordinance No. 1825, carried, as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes; Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Wheaton, Yes. The following people were present in connection with Phinney Bay Water District: E. B. Nelson, T. F. Drske, Nelson Lyttle. Present representing the Marine D~tve Water District was Nell Henly. Mr. Casad, Water Superintendent~ and Mr. Severance, City Engineer, were present also. Mr. Nelson stated his water d~strict had money to put in Fire hydrants and some of the water district was in the City and some out in the county. A discussion was held around the legal aspects of putting in fire hydrants in Phin~ey Bay Water District and the dissolving of that portion now in th~ city.. After the discussion, Mr. Drake stated there were two main points Phinney Bay and Marine Drive Water Districts were interested in. First, can they ~y the hydrants from the city if they can put them do; second, if they put hydrants in, can they buy water if they red, est it; also, asked concerning the servdce chsrge for the hydrants. ~or Kean set a committee meeting date for 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, March 29, 1949, for the Commissioner of Public Works & Utilities, City Engineer, Water Soperintendent, C~ty Attorney to meet with the commissioners of the two wster districts; also, suggested their attorney's office be represented. Clerk resd letter dated March 22, 1949, from James W. Carey & Associates, addressed to E. S. Severance, City Engineer, which stated that Mr. Finch, the diver, who has a cootract for installing the pipe under the Narrows has advised Carey that the cast iron pipe is expected to arrive about June 1st snd he can start immediately. Due to the tides it may be necessary for him to work during the night laying this pipe. Letter further stated that Jo~s-Manville Corp. has advised Carey their factory is ready to start shipment of the Transite pipe in April, however, Malaspina & Napoli Co. requested t?mt they do not start the delivery until May and completing delivery in August. ~fa]aspina advises that they intend to start the Bremerton project as soon as they finish the Ellensburg job which will be some time about the first of June. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to note the contents and file, carried. March 23, 19h9 (cont) Petition was read by Clerk for improvement district for Eleventh Street between Rainier and Olympic by construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. First signer is Mr. and Pen Blatt and there are thirteen other signatures. ~otion by Mr. Kean a~d Mr. Wheaton to refer the !~tition to City Engineer, carried. Petition was read by Clerk for improvement district Summit Avenue So., Block i and 2, for sewer and storm sewer, by construction of sanitary sewer. First signer Loren E. Clemons with twelve other signers. ~ction by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to refer the petition to City Engineer, carried. Petitdon was read by Clerk for improvement of Lafayette, Ford~ Times Summit, Sixth to Ninth by construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. First signed Alex S. Josephson and 32 others. Motion by Nr. Kean and Ym. ~heaton to refer the petition to City Engineer, carried. Petition was read by Clerk for improvement of Perry Avenue from 13th to George Dewey Junior High School by installing cement sidewalks and curbs. First signer J. P. Ayers and lO~ other signers. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to refer the petition to the City Engineer, carried. Mayor Kean again suggested that a mimeograph information sheet be prepared in an interesting form outlining procedure on formation and progress of local improvement district. Suggested City Treasurer, City Engineer with assistance of City Clerk's Office could prepare this data with the view of making it interesting to read. City Attorney reported that yesterday the committee met with representatives of the butane and propane industry in an attempt to arrive at an ordinance that would satisfactorily regulate the sale and distribution and use of propane and butane without eliminating its use entirely. Present at this meeting were the following: P. C. Rollins~ 515 N. "L" St.~ Tacoma 3, Washington, representing Standard Oil Co. of California; Fred N. Graham, 1407~Marguerite, Bremerton, from Shhool District 1CO-C; L. A. Campbell, 605 6th St., of Western Gas Co. of Washington; E- J. Merritt, lO14 1st Ave. So., Seattle, American Propane Sales; D. B. Hiebert, 1916 Broadway, Oakland, California, of Calor Gas Co., Ernest Yett, 817 Pacific, Rremerton; E. B. Sanders, 1138 Jacobsen Blvd, Bremerton; Clark M. Davis, Harrison Bldg., Consulting Engineer; Fred Whitted, Plumbing Inspector, Mayor Kean, Commissioner Haddon, City Attorney and City Clerk. Attorney said the ordinance might be ready for the Council next week and will send copies to all who attended before finally adopted by the City Council. City Attorney also reported that the Plumbing Inspector has recommended certain changes in the ordinance relating to the use of gas in the city has distinguished from propane and butane. In general the proposed changes would simply extend our old gas ordinance to include liquefied gas. Also, Inspector recommended that only certain approved appliances be permitted in the city and he has recommended in connection with certain installation of butane propane that sufficient ventilation be provided. If the Commissioners are in accord with the changes, Attorney recommended that this be referred to him for preparation of necessary changes. Most of those present at the butane-propane meeting were either familiar with the gas ordinance or were in favor of the proposed changes. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Kean that this be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of amendments, carried. City Attorney stated he had received a letter from Hugh B. Mitchell that there is a bill, HB-1356, in the House relating to payment in lieu of taxes. Hearing being held at the time the letter was written and Attorney suggested it might be wise, if not too late, to send a wire. A discussion was thereupon held on payment in lieu of taxes and Mayor stated that any kind of a bill providing payment in lieu of taxes should be of interest to the city because it would be an opening wedge. Mayor Kean stated Sheridan Dock Rental by MacRae Brothers for unloading bridge materials h~ been discussed last week. They have offered $500.00 for rental for the period they will be working on the bridge. Mr. Wheaton commented they needed a strip at the city park for unloading on this side of the water. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the matter to the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary lease, carried. Mayor Kean asked what progress was being made on proposed annexation of strip below Sheridan and Eastpark. Mr. Wheat0n stated City Engineer was getting out letter to all the people there. City Attorney said his office is preparing the petition now. Mayor commented that if the City can get the benefit of 1950 taxes by hurrying oh the proposed aunexation, then let this be done. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried. Mayor Kean asked City Attorney to dig into the new laws and bring to the attention of the City Council those affecting the City. A discussion was held on change orders on the sewage contracts, particularly those which would be in the favor of the city in lowering the cost. Mayor asked who was looking out for the City's interest in these change orders. 138 Larch 23, 19~9 (cont) ~otion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Wheaton to refer the matter of change orders that will be of savings to the City of Bremerton to the City Attorney and City E~gineer to look out for the best interest of the City, carried. Nayor stated daylight saving time was coming up agadn and asked if Bremerton was going along with Seattle again this year. MrS. Haddon stated she was not in favor of it unless the navy yard goes along with it. No action taken on this question. Paul Werner, local engineer, appeared before the Council and presented a study he had made called, "A preliminary engineering study for the economic development of Kitsap County and Vicinity." He said he had only been here three years and have seen a number of reports and as an engineer, haven't been too happy with them so thought he would write a report too. ~r. Werner went over his report with the Council and ended up with a recommenda- tion that a committee be set up to take in representatives of county, cities and towns and organizations, to work out the complete program. No action was taken on the recommendation, but a discussion was held at some length on the entire subject. Notion by MrS. Haddon and ~fr. Kean to commend ~h~o ~Verner for the effort and time in preparing the study and that the Commissioners will study it further, carried. ~otion by ~r. Kean and ~r. Wheaton to adjourn, carried.