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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/48 April ~, 1948 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Wa~a- Ington, wa,s held in the Mayor's office at the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday, April ?,1, 1948. Mayor Kean presiding with the following being present: ~ ~ir. Gorst, City Attorney Johnson, City Treasurer Nut- ter and City Eagineer Severance. Mrs. Haddon was absent, having accompanied a group from the State Parks to Bs[ nbridge Island. Miss Eldred, an instructor at the Junior Colege, was in attendance with a group of students, namely: Frank Brandske, Mr. Tarsi, Tom Hoskins, Dave Young, Lyle I,~cDougal and Charles Robbins. The group was greeted by Mayor Kean and in- vited to stay as long as they pleased. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting and the recessed meeting of April 15, 1948, as written, carried all members present voting ,Yes. Clerk read report of separation of Lincoln Perrey, extra labor, from the Park Department. I'~iotion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the separation, carried. Clerk read notice of employment of: Mary E. Baker, extra labor, Treasurer's Office, i~l.00 per hr; Lincoln Perrey, April 1V appointment as extra labor in the Park Department at $1.00 per hr; Lawrence L. Francoeur, .Sanitation helper, $1.33 per hr; Willie D. Zetty, Ssmitation helper, $1.33 per hr. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the temporary non-Civil Service appointme~nts o£ the foregoing, carried all members present voting Yes. The Cit~y Clerk announced the matter of disposalof land near the airport, which had been turned over to Mr. Casad for checking and recommendation had been returned with a report by Mr. Casad. Clerk read report as fmllows: "Check with W.A.A. discloses that all pro- perty taken by Govt. for airport is being turned over to the County. Land cannot April 21, 1948 (CCh't) be sold or divided except by authority of the Civil Aeronautic Commission. Air- port officials may dispose of Xmas trees, gravel, etc., for funds needed for op- erations of Airport." Contents were noted and ordered Filed on motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst. Clerk read letter from City Auditor Vaa, Secretary-Examiner McPherson and City Attorney Johnsen to the Council regarding the allowance of sick leave with pay ~y~'the~City while the ,employee is receiving compensation from the State In- dustrial Insurance and recommending that the City amend it's ordinance grauting sick leave to provide, that while on sick leave, any benefits received by an in- jured worl~mn is time loss under the Workmen's Compensation Act should be charg- ed to his earnings for that period. As the ordinance is presently written and under the rule now adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries, an injured ~orkman receives pay from two sources while recuperating from an injury. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and refer to the City Attorney for the preparation of the proposed ordinance, carried all members present voting Yes. Clerk read notice of hearing before the Department of Public Utilities of Washington of the application for increased rates by the Western Gas Company. The City Attorney advised this did not apply to the City of Bremerton. Acknowledgment of the receipt of the notice, contents noted and filing was ordered. Clerk read copies of resolutions from: Junior Ch~aber of Commerce, Bremer- ton Active Club, Central Inter-Club Cotmcil of the Kitsap Good Roads Association, Bremerton Central Labor Council and the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce requesting that the State Highway Department, it's director Clarence Shain and the City Council of the City of Bremerton begin at once on the program oF repairs of the Manette bridge and approaches. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to acknowledge receipt of the resolutions and refer to the Committee of the Whole, carried. Clerk read certification of Route of Secondary State Highways in the State of Washington within the limits of Incorporated Cities and Towns, that part which pertained to Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton. Clerk read certification of Route of Primary State Highways in the State of Washington within the limits of Incorporated Cities and Towns, that part ~ich pertained to Kitsap County ahd the City of Bremerton. Contents were noted and ordered filed. The City Clerk annotmced that an old hot water heater in the City Hall could be declared surplus and sold. Motion by Mr. Keen and Mr. Gorst to declare the hot water heater surplus and direct the City Clerk to dispose of same in the best interests of the City, car- ried. Clerk read letter from John H. Short, Chief Accountant of the Water I~part- ment declaring as surplus a Model 6353, No. 317202 Electric Graphotype. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation of ~r. Short be approved and the graphotype be declared as surplus and sold, carried. Mr. Keen announced that a group of property owners from Washington Avenue were present in the matter of the widening of Washington Avenue and would be heard at this time. Mr. Ernest Wagner, 630 W~shington Avenue, decla~'ed the project would be no improvement but a detriment to the abutting property and Mrs. Wagner declared there was discrimination against the East Side property o~ers and she believed the property owners on the other side should have the inconvenience and their sidewalk dropped to meet the street. She advised that a dangerous situation now exists in the throwing of rocks and stones from the street by passing cars and if the street were widened it would only be increased. Mr. Henry Burwig, 646 Washington Avenue, declared the City was sneaking up on tl~e East side property owners and that there was 12 feet on the West side of the street and he proposed making the improvements on that side and later put- ting the cut through on Ninth to Pacific. Mr. Burwig asked if the plans of the City would facilitate the routing of fire trucks and ambulances, and further asked why an overpass could not be put in from the end of the bridge. Mr. Severance advised that he had suggested putting an overpass ,there but had been turned down by the State. Mrs. Burwig announced that she had proposed to the City Council, before the war, that Washington be made a one way street, and she was of the opinion that the plan was still feasible ~d could be used instead of widening. ~rs. Burwig said she had contacted sll the other property owners on that side of the street and they objected to the sidewalk being placed closer to their homes. April 21, 1948 (Con't) It was explained to Mrs. Burwig that the sidewalk would be no closer than it now is. James W. Bryan, Sr., owner of property at 937 and 645 Washington declared that the plan of widening the street would probably increase ~e value of his property but voiced disapproval of the City's plans on the grounds that it is an unnecessary expenditure, and i~rther adding that the State had the money available and as ~2~e bridge is their property the matter should be handed to them with in- structions and a request that they repair the bridge and construct approaches. Nr. Andrew Pappas, 602 WashinEton Avenue, voiced objections to the plan of the City on general principals. City Engineer Severance announced that as yet ~e plans were not complete, but he would be glad Lo meet with any or all of the property owners and explain to them how their property will be improved by the widening of Washington Avenue. The ~ayor gave a summary of meetings held~th the State Highway Department and officials of the Ci~y~ outlining the plans as advanced by the State, giving the position of the CityEngineer with relation to the best plan for the City, and the reasons for the decision to widen Was~ngton Avenue. Nayor Kean advised the gathering that there was no use prolonging the discussion and reconnuended they meet with the City Engineer for explanation and the ~orking out of their in- dividual problems. ~r. Gorst explained to the gathering why the City had decided on the widen- ing plan and commented that whichever way the City went or whatever they decided to do there would be objections, naturally, from the property owners affected. ~e City Attorney read letter from Nr. Wicklund, requesting the refund of money in the amount of ~2~.00 which he had paid for a building permit. The City Attorney advised there are no provisions for ~he refunding of monies by the City but perhaps Nr. NcLeod could offer some advice. Following a discussion the matter was referred by motion of Nr. Kean and Nr. Gorst to the City Attorney and ~e Building Inspector. City Attorney Johnsen announced that he had prepared the resolution and the emergency ordinance annexing the Phinney-Snyder area but due t o the absence of ~rs. Haddon they would not be presented until all the Council members were in at~ tendance. ~r. Nutter and Hr. Johnsen advised the Council that thematter of the property sold to Nr. Reutlinger had been taken care of. ~otion by ~ Kean and ~r. Gorst to allow all bills presented at this meeting and approved by the majority of the Council carried as follows: Nr. Kean, Yes. Nrs. Haddon, Absent. Nr. Gorst, Yes. Notion by Nr. Kean and Nr. Gorst to recess until lO:00 A.~. Friday, April 23, 1948, carried. ~ ' Mayo r April 23, 1948 Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Mayor's office at the City Hall at 10:00 A.N. Friday, April ~3, 19~8. Nayor Kean presiding with the following being present: Nr~. Haddon, Nr. Gorst, the City Treasurer and the City Attorney. Clerk read letter of transmittal, for the approval of the City Council, a plat entitled "Sheridan Park". The plat covers a portion of the Sheridan Park Housing Project and is sponsored by the United States of America acting by and through the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Public Housing Administration. Requesting favor- able consideration and approval of the plat. Clerk announced that the Plat had been approved by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer. ~ayor Kean remarked that he might be wrong but the usual way of presenting this ~o the Council was by resolution, and if that is the p~ocedure, should be done that way or by an excerpt of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting. Attorney Johnsen advised the approval of the City Council is not necessaryily needed and the Planning Commission has full authority to accept, the Plat and the City's primary concern is the approval by the City Engineer. April 23, 1948 (Con't) Motion by ~r. Gorst and ~lr. Kean that the ~..~ayor and the City Clerk be auth- orized to sign the Plat if approved by the City Engineer, carried, all members voting Yes. The Plat was duly signed and turned over to I,~r. Werner to take to the County Auditor. Clerk read report of separation of ~Lary E. Baker, extra labor in the Treas- urer's office. Motion by ~r. Gorst and ~rso Haddon to approve the separation, carried. Clerk read notice of employment for: Cleo H. Kent~ extra labor~ Water partment, ~1.~$ per hr., I~atthew DeJoseph, extra labor, Water Department, per hr., Glen Eo Smestad, extra labor, Water Department, ~1.~ per hr.~ I~an L. Kvistad, Extra labor, Water Department, ~1.~$ per hr., ~rrin J. Bedard, Tem- porary part-time meter teller, Treasurer's Department, $1~O~ per hr. ~otion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the temporary non-Civil Ser- vice employment of the foregoing~ carried. Clerk read unsigned letter protesting the widening of ~¥ashington Avenue by the City. No comment was made as a signature was lacking. Clerk read copy of a resolution by the Electrical ~¥orkers #574 requesting the State Highway Department and the City ~ouncil to begin at once on the program of repairs of the bridge and approaches. Motion by I~r. Kean and Mr. ~orst to acknowledge receipt of the resolution, refer to the Committee of the W~zole for filing, carried. Clerk read letter from E.G. Humble, for E.C. Searle, Executive Director of the Housing ~uthority of the City of Bremerton, advising that official notice has been received of the transfer of the Eastpark Housing Project (Nos. WASH. 45- 144, 047 and 048) from the Housing and Home Finance Agency to the Navy Department effective i~lay 1, 1948 and requesting cancellation of our garbage collection and furnishing of water, effective April 30, 1948. ~.~ayor Kean asked the City Attorney that if in connection with the existing contracts for these services and in view of the Government taking over should we acknowledge this? The City Attorney advised that the Commissioner in charge should be advised of the contents of the contracts, as they had not been read in some time, and referred to the Commissioner ~ancerned for recommendation. ~r. Johnsen recom- mended delaying action for the next few days, until next Wednesday's regular meeting. ~'.~otion by ~r. Kean and ~r. Gorst to acknowledge the contents and refer to the Commissioner concerned for recormmendation, carried all members voting Yes. Clerk read letter from R~.R. Sheffield, regarding the poor condition of 15th Street between Naval and Callow Avenues. ~.otion by Mr. Kean and ~,.~r. Gorst to note contents and file, carried. Clerk read letter from J.N. Kerkes, advising t_hat his contract for the re- moval of timber from the watershed expires on ~ay 1, 1948 and requesting a 30 day extension for the removal of approximately 100,000 feet of timber which he has cut but been unable to move due to inclement weather conditions. Mr. Gorst invited I~r. Casad, City Water Superintendent who was in attend- ance, if he wished to comment on the letter. ~r. Casad replied that he had seen the man Wednesday and had assured him that the City would not interfere but inasmuch as his contract expires on ~iay 1st he should remove those logs so it would not interfere with any work the City mi~ht wish to do. J~r. Casad recommended that the extension be allowed on conditi~.n t[~at he operate after the First of the Month only with the knowledge and consent of the Water Department. ~,~r. Kean asked if he will cut timber after the First and J~r. Casad assured him that ~r. Kerkes will only remove the logs already cut. ~r. Gorst advised that the only toss. s left are in the bottom and those would have been removed had the weather permitted. ~l;~otion by ~r. Gorst and ~r. Kean that the extension of time be granted with conditions that he doesn't interfere in case there is some left in the bottom that he cantt get out and would interfere with any pumping, carried. ~,~rs. Haddon submitted a letter from Miner B. Phillips, Executive Director of the ~unicipal F£nance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, 1313 E. Sixtieth Street, Chicago, which she advised, she had received so many of these letters that she had decided to ret'er to the Council for their opinion and advice and answering by the ~ayor. Clerk read letter regarding payments in lieu oi' taxes on low rent housing projects and adding that the purpose of this letter is to advise that it is im- perative for the ~ayor to write a letter to our representative immediately, if restrictions governing payments in lieu of taxe~ on low rent housing projects are to be removed. April 23, 1948 (Con't) Mrs. Haddon commented that this City had been treated very fine in the past but it was her opinion that we sho~d cooperate with other cities in this matter. ~r. Kean commented that in connection with the payment in lieu of taxes the Association of Washington Cities had asked that someone go to Salt Lake City to attend the meeting of the ~nerican Municipal Association and the Mayor of Sumner and the Mayor of Bremerton had been appointed, to represent the Asso- ciation of Washington Cities at the meetings on May 6th and 7th. Mr. Kean commented that he feels that if the cities keep on harping on the subject something will be done as it is embarrassing for this City inasmuch as we have such a large government establis~ent here. The letter was turned over to Mr. Kean for compliance with the request. Clerk ~mounced that an executed copy of the Lease on the Rental of Dorm- itory "B" had been reaeived from the School Board. ~r. Johnsen advised that the extra copiea of such agreements az'e kept in his office until ~the original is executed. The City Attorney advised that some time ago the Co~cil authorised the Purchasing Agent and the City Attorney to acquire the property on 9th Street and also the vacation of part of 9th Street so he has prepared a petition which has been signed by all the abutting property owners, asking that 9th Street be vacated. Attorney read petition signed by more than two-thirds of the abutting prop- erty owners, and advised that the next step was passage of a resolution fixing a time and place of hearing and directing the Clerk to post the necessary notices. Attorney read Resolution No. 644 requesting that a portion of Ninth Street be vacated. See top of Page 670 for resolution in detail. In answer to a question by ~[rs. Haddon, Mr. Gorst advised that this was on 9th and Adele Avenue. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass the resolution, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. The City Attorney advised he has a resolution directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance annexing the area on North Snyder and Phinney Bay. Attorney read Resolution No. 64~ as follows: WHEREAS, THE election board of the County of Kitsap has certified to the City Council the results of an election hel~i on the ~rd day of April, 1~48, in Callow, Snyder and Phi~ney Bay precincts, Kitsap County, Washington, on the ques- tion of whether or not the following described territory should be annexed to the City of Bremerton; and W[UEREAS, the said election board has certified that 351 votes were case in the said election, of which 196 voters were for annexation and 155 voted against annexation, and the Board of County Commissioners has certified that s&td pro- position for annexation did carry according to law; now therefore BE IT I~SOLVED THAT THE City Council of the City of Bremerton deems it wise and expedient that the following described territory which is contiguous to the City of Bremerton should be annexed to the City of Bremerton, said territory being legally described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot ~, Block 4, Mid~ay Addition; thence Northerly 850 feet to the centerline of Ford Av~ue and 19th Street; thence con- tinuing Northerly along the centerline of Ford Avenue 1~30 fee~ more or less, to the centerline of Ford Avenue and 24th Street; ~ence Northerly on the center- line of Ford Avenue extended 170 feet, more or less; thence East along the, South line of Lot 8, Block $, Broadview Plat, to the Southwest corner of said Lot 4~ thence Northerly along the West line of said Lot 4 and continuing a dis.tance of ~01.90 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot l, Block ~, B~oadview Plat; thence East along the North line of said Lot I a distance of 39.26 fee~ to the South- west corner of Lot l, Adams, Replat; thence Northerly along the West line of Lot i projected a distance of 1007 feet, more or less, to the centerline of 26th Street; thence Easterly along the centerline of 26th Street to the intersection ~ th the Goverrm~ent Meander line on the West side of Anderson Cove; thence South- easterly along the said Government Neander Line to the intersection with the centerline of Naval Avenue; thence Southerly along the centerline of Naval Avenue to the Northeast corner of the ~nderson Cove Housing Project; thence Westerly 10~l.~9 feet to the Northwest corner of said project; thence Southerly 954.0~ feet to the Southwest corner of said Project; thence along the Southerly line of the Project 71~.07 feet Easterly, 289.18 feet North and 330.6~ feet Easterly to the Southeast corner of said Anderson Cove Project, which point is on the center- line of Naval Avenue; thence Southerly along the centerline of Naval Avenue to the intersection with the centerline of lSth Btreet; thence Westerly along the centerline of lSth Street to the intersection with the West margin of Lafayette Street; thence Northerly along the said West margin 506.23 feet; thence West 99.$3 feet to the point of beginning. BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the City Attorney of the City of Bremerton is hereby ordered and directed to prepare an ordinance providing for the annexation of said territory in due form of law. Mr. Johnsen commented that before voting on the Resolution he had hoped that some comment would be made of the Water Commission meeting so it could be made a matter of record. April ~3, 1948 (Con't) RESOLUTION do. 644. WHEREAS, there has been filed with the City Council of the City of Bremer- ton a petition requesting that a portion of Ninth Street - more particularly de- scribed as follows, to-wit: The North l0 feet of Ninth Street abutting the following described parcels of land: Parcel 1. The West I acre of the ~outh half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 24 North, Range i East, W.N., EXCEPT the South 30 feet conveyed to Kitsap County, Wash- ington, and EXCEPT the following described tract: Beginning 30 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Nest 2 acres of the South half ol'the Northwest quar- ter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 15; thence North 50 feet along the West line of the said West 2 acres; thence East 50 feet; thence South 50 feet; thence West 50 feet to point of beginning; situated in Kitsap County, Washington. Owner: L.N & Anna Hein, 217 S. Cambrian Ave., Parcel 2. Beginning 30 feet North of the Sothwest corner of the West 2 acres of the South half of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 24 North, ~ange i East. W.M.; thence North 50 feet along the West line of the said West 2 acres; thence East 50 feet; thence South 50 feet; thence West 50 feet to point of beginning; situated in'Kit- sap County, Washington. Owner: Bruce Forte & John Cmmpbell, 3510 Ninth Street. Parcel 3. The East half of the West 2 acres of the South half of the North- west quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 15, Town- ship 24 North, Range ! East, W.M., situated in Kitsap County, Washington. Om er: Andrew 0. & Catherine M. Teets, Rt. 3, Box VT1, Bremerton, Washington. be vacated; and WHEREAS, i t appears that the petition should be granted; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that said pet- ition be heard and determined on the 26th day of May, 1948 in the Council Cham- bers of the City Hall in the City of Bremerton at the hour of lO:00 o~clock A.M. and that the City Clerk give notice of the pendency of said petition and set up a written or printed notice in three of the mest public places in-said city and that a like notice be set up in a conspicuous place on the street to be vacated. Mr. Gorst commented that the Water District met over the question of whether the City could reduce the rates for those people in that district which are com- ing into the City; a part of the district is in that area and a part of it is out- side and the final decision as laid down by the District is that rates cannot be reduced for any portion of the District unless the rates for the whole District is changed and even coming into the City makes no difference and they still have to pay the rate established by the District whether inside of the City or not. The only wat it could be changed is if the City should come into possession of the District in it's entirety and then lower the rates. The people will still have to pay the rates of the District whether in the City or not. Mr. Gorst advised that the meeting was attended by: Mr. Lytell, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Gregg of the Water District; the City Commissioners, the Mayor and the City Clerk, the City Attorney, Marion Garland, Jr., Superintendent of Water Casad and City Auditor Vaa. The City Attorney asked for comment regarding the fire hydrants and ~as ad- vised by Mr. Gorst that they will come in as now with no lowering of rates and no fire hydr~ts. The City Water ~perintendent asked if the City would permit them to install their own hydrants. Mayor Kean advised not if the City could not fire protect eutsiSe~.theeCity. Mr. Gorst advised that lawfully hydrants can be installed only on systems inside the City. The City Attorney advised the general opinion was that fire hydrants should be installed all over if anywhere, and added the Fire District thought the price too high on rentals. Mayor Kean advised t~at everything was to continue just as is until the Water District meets and makes it's decision. The Attorney recalled that that area would be servedwith pumper truck and Police service would be extended immediately. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the resolution, carried as followa: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. ~ Gorst, Yes. Attorney read Ordinance No. 1VV3 annexing certain territory hereinafter de- scribed to and making it a part of the City of Bremerton pursuant to the vote of the residents of said territory a t a special election held on the 3rd day of April, 1948, Snyder and Phinney Bay precincts, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Ordinance No. 1VV3 carried as fol- lows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Attorney Johnsen wondered if it would, be wise to direct the City Clerk to notify the Department Heads oz~ the passage of the Ordinance and on motion by Mr.' Kean and Mrs. Haddon the City Clerk was so instructed. April 23, 1948 (Con't) The City Attorney advised, regar¢]ilig the matter of the request for refund of money paid for a building permit, which had been referred to him, the Ordinance makes no provisions for refund. The permit expires if work is stopped for a per- iod of 60 days but this has not been enforced when good cause would show and fur- ther advised this permit will be good indefinitely as long as the man wishes to build,:,on:2his property himself. Mayor Kean advised the ordinance should be enforced to tile letter in order to avoid any criticism of the department, he further commen~ed that if the ordinance is too severe it should be changed. Mr. Johnsen advised that in this case the ordinance should be amended. Mrs. Haddon advanced the opinion htat there ~hould be a refund clause if no bhilding could be done as it is really a deposit in good faith. ~ir. Gorst agreed this was probably true and the ordinance should be amended. Nr. Nutter advised that no provisions or clauses for refund of money paid to the City was included in any ordinance. Mr. Kean avered that as long as we have an ordinance it should be enforced. l~r. Gorst advised he didn't ~mow just what could be done unless the ordinance ~as changed and that Nr. I,icLeod had recommended leniency in this particular case. · ~iotion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Haddon authorizing the City Attorney to ,advise Mr. Wicklund that the refund could not be made and refer the matter to the City Building Inspector for recommendation, carried, all members voting Yes. The City Attorney reported that the City Auditor had written to the Council sometime ago with a recommendation that an attempt be made to collect money out- standing and due on assessments on property at the East end of the Manette bridge, ~hich had been referred to him. He had written to the Attorney General at Olympia for an opinion and was now ready for his report. Excerpt from letter from Attorney General follows: "If the City had any claim they should have presented the ss~e and received payment therefor at the a hove condemnation proceeding. In light of the foregoing we must therefore ~ecline any approval of an appropriation by the State Legis- lature to pay the said assessments." The City Attorney, in his report to the Council, added it was his opinion that if the balance of assessments in these districts is not sufficient to pay the bonds issued in payment of the costs of the improvement, the guaranty fund should bear the liability for payment of any such bonds. Mr. Nutter explained the condition of the district in regard to bonds. I~r. Johnsen advised there is scant hope that the Legislature might appropriate the funds to cover such bonds. ~r. Nutter advised that the L.I.D. Guarmutee Ftmd will take care of the pay- ment of the assessments in this District. He recalled that the Bonds for District 58 had been taken care of by Legislative action. Notion by Mr. Keaa and ~ir. Gorst to note the contents, file and refer to the City Auditor and the City Treasurer for further action, carried. ~ City Attorney read letter from the State Department of Health advising that the State Health Department ~oes not give approval to plans for sewerage and sewage treatment, and further adding that the authority for issuing approvals rest by law with the State Pollution Control Commission, but they do review plans and make reco~mmendation for approval to the Pollution Control Commission. It was fur- ther added that that Department is in accord with the general plan for the Sewage Treatment Plant, and advising that it was their belief it would be all right to go ahead with the plans for the East Bremerton Sewage Treatment Plant at this time, with the provision that consideration be given to revising the financing schedule such that a reserve I'und would be established ~hich would enable construction of the West Bremerton plant at an early date. Further advising that they will com- plete their review and submit a report to the engineer as soon as possible. A'ttor~ey Joln~sen advised that htis brings up the visit made to Seattle yes- terday and asked ~.~r. Gorst to give any comments he might see fit. Mr. Gorst reported that }dr. Jotmsen, Mr. Severance, Mr. Vaa and himself had made the trip and had met with the members of the En~tnee~.ing firm and Mr. Fraser, of Wm. P. Harper & Son & Company was there and on first discussion with the engin- eers their check-up looks entirely on getting everything in order. They have al- ready prepared a map showing the breakdown in cost so that the contracts could be let separately and the other meeting was over the maps which will be necessary to present to the Land Commission Office. These maps will show the leases along the waterfront and there are six maps which will be I~led in the Land Co,remission Office for their files. Mr. Gorst asked 2~ie City Attorney about the future financing for the West Bremerton sewer on which they had turned thumbs down. Mr. Johnsen advised that if we had a plan set up we could not get the finan- cial aid from the Government, hbut it was too early to come to any conclusions as to just what the financing plan would be. The City Attorney added that Wm. Harper Company ye uld be glad to undertake a survey and make additional recommendatione with reference to the bond schedule and rate schedule to be charged and whether or not the two operations, sewer and water, should be combined. They, at our request, will make a proposal to the City Council April 23, 1948 (Con't) in which they will outline what they think they can do for the City and what their charge will be, and if the City feels the services they can render will be val- uable to the City and the Council so approves he will authorize them to proceed with their study. On the matter of financing the other plant they would like to see a rate schedule established which will be high enough to take care of both plants and the cost of constr~ction and would like to have those rates secure the first plant for $500,000.00 or $600,000.00 and let the second plant be..~considered later. The rate would cover many times the cost of the first plant. Mr. Johnson advised that this was purely preliminary studies and opinions and will make recommendations after the survey. They csm~e to the conclusion it would be best if the City would retain it's own legal counsel. Mr. Johnsen ad- vised he had talked to Mr. Thorgerson, who is well known to the City and he would be glad to work with the City again. His work does not start until the financing schedule has been established. Mr. Johnsen advised waiting until the proposal is made by Harper and Thorgerson. J'~'u ~,u ~?~ '~ Mayor Kean asked what would happen if we were not in a position to accept Goverrm~ent funds. Mr. Gorst advised this had been discussed yesterday and if it was set up at one time the rate would be much more than if the two plants were set up separate- ly and it was his opinion that the Government would back away from the matter if the City had one plant working. Mrs. Haddon reported that the shelter at the ~harf had been completed and was satisfactory. Mr. Kean reported that he had had a discussion with Captain Coleman regard- ing fire and police service at Eastpark and hopes 'to be able to sit down with Captain Johnson on TBesday, April 27, 1948, at 2:30 P.M., for further discussion. Mr. Kean~ further reported that Captain Coleman had cited the old agreement of mutual assistance. They will handle their own police protection and they will augment our group in case of fire. They are figuring out ways of avoiding pay- ment in lieu of taxes and are not satisfied with the Sanitation and Water angle. ~rs. Haddon reported she had received a letter from the State ttealth Depart- ment and was quite pleased and gratified with their report on the City Sanitary Fill. ~irs. Haddon added that very few rats were caught. Mr. Wick, of the Power and Light Company, was in attendance, and advised the Council he had been informed that the City was going to take over the light- ing of the dog pound and if so he had a contract for approval and signatures. Mr. Kean informed the Council that in the past the lights had been paid for by Cunningham and he would like one meter put in but the Mayor was in favor of keeping them separate. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to adjourn, carried. Mayor ~ --