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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/48 October 6, 1948 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Mayor's office at the City Hall at ten o'clock A.M. Wednesday October 6, 1948. Mayor 'Kean presiding with Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Go,st, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer being present. Motion by Mr. Kem and Mrs. Haddon to approve the minutes of the previous regular and recessed meetings of 'September 29 as written carried. The City Clerk announced this as the date for the hearing on the vacation of a portion of State Highway No. 21 and no protest had been received. The City Attorney read proposed ordinance vacating a portion of State High- way No. 21. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve the ordinance on first reading carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read notice of employment of Virginia Weeks, extra help in the Clerk's Office at $1.00 per hour. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the temporary non-civil appoint- ment carried. Clerk read change of pay status for: Ethel Pruitt, meter teler at $1.10 per hour; Dean C. Berry, leading pipeman at $1.45 per hour; and Jack Minger, Police patrolman 1/c at $247.00 per month. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the foFegoing changes in pay carried unanimously. Clerk ream separations for: Jack R. Nealy, Fred W. Hanke, Robert A. Jacques, Francis X. 01anie, Frank D. Pease, Jr., and William Echols. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the separations carried. Clerk read letter from Roy Carlson, Scribe of the Bremerton Chapter of the Order of Demolay requesting that Monday October ll, 1948 be set aside as t he day when members of the DeMolay would take aver the City offices. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City comply with the request and October llth be set aside as DeMolay day an~ refer the matter to the C~y Clerk for the necessary arrangements carried. Clerk read letter from J.F. and Lulu N. Capp, Rt. 3, Box ~B5, advising that by agreement with th~ Courtly Commissioners the general publi~ has been allSwed to travel over the SoUtheast corner of their property located at 15th and N. Callow due to the fact that Callow Avenue does not extend in a straight line from the North side of the intersection of 15th Street and Callow North, further advising that the general public has' established no adverse right due t o such peEuission and wishing to put the City on notice that their property lines are definitely established in connection with the streets as now i aid out in the area and that any travel over their property will be permissive only. Further advising that a definite corner should be established by the City since the an- nexation of the property involved. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and~fer to the City Eng- ineer, the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Attorney carried. Clerk read resolution from the North Perry ~aprovement Club imploring the City Co~cil and the County Commissioners to determine who is responsible for the improvement and upkeep of said Stoneway Avenue and to put it in saI'e cq~di- tion. ~' FollOwing discussion a motion by Mr. Gorst .and. Mr, Kea~ $or efer ~he matter to the City ~agineer for resurvey and recommendation to the Council carried. Clerk read General Claim Voucher in the amount of ~$~,818.$~ for payroll period ending September $0, 19{8. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the voucher carried unanimous- ly. Clerk read General Claim Voucher from Rulon Head in the amount of $19.08 for a pair of trousers ruined when he ran through the glass door in the front of the City Hall, while answering an emergency call. Notion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to deny the claim carried unanimously. Clerk read letter from W.W. Hoagland of the Hoagland-Finlay Engineering Com- pany advising that their contracts had been signed and mailed back to their Seat- tle office, Culliton and McDonald, who will deliver the contract to the City of Bremerton. Contents were noted and ordered filed on motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst. Clerk read letter from the City Engineer, estimate No. i on L.I.D. No. ~, Unit l, Callow Avenue, 9th to l~th, Bremerton in the amount of $7,~1~.6~ and re- commending payment. ~otion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve the reco~mmendatlon carried. October 6, 1948 (Con't) Mr. Nutter reported that the City had purchased Lots 16,17,18,19 and 20, Oyster Bay Addition in order to secure the right-of-way when constructing the road into the ~PUget Sound Navel Memorial Hospital and Mr. Fance, the abutting property owner, now wished to purchase the unused portion of the lots in order to give him right-6f-way out to the highway. Mr. Nutter advised that the City had paid $500.00 for all the lotsJand would recommend that a price of $300.00 be quoted to Mr. Fance, which would include $47.42 which has been paid in asses- sments by the City. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the matter to the Commissioner of PuMlic Works, the City Treasurer, the City Engineer and the City Attorney for re- co~mnendati~n carried. The City Attorney reported that the City Engineer had requested a resolu- tion be prepared dedicating a portion of Lot 24, Louden's Addition, to street purposes. The Attorney read Resolution No. 660 as follows: WttEREAS, the City of Bremerton, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, is the owner of the following real property in Kitsap County, State of Washington, to-wit; Lot 24, Louden's Rainier View Addition to Bremerton and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton is of the opinion that a portion of said real property should be dedicated for use by the general pub- lic as a street; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerto~ that the follow- ing lands in Kitsap County, to-wit: Lot 24, Louden's Rainier View Addition to Bremerton, except the East 6.10 feet and the West 3.90 feet, according to the of- ficial plat thereof be and the same are hereby dedicated for's treet purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to file a ~ertified copy or'this resolutiofl with the County Auditor for Kitsap Coun- ty for recording. The Commissioner of Public Works advised that the property owners on 0otb sides of the street in that area were interested in acquiring the land which would not be used for street purples but were unwilling to pay anything for it. Mr. Gorsb advised it would amount to about 3 feet on one side and 4 feet on the other. Mayor Kean expressed the opinion that if the~property owners were willing to accept the pieces of land cost free it might save the City money in the fut- ure on assessments. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the resolution aa read carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. ~addon, les. Mr.~Gbrst, Yes. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the matter of the a butting strips be referred to the City Engineer for recommendation to the Council carried. The City Attorney read letter from T.A. Young, Assistant to the Chief of the Legislative and Liaison Division of the War Department advising that the re- solution of this City re the acquisition of Sinclair Park had been received by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and would certify that this property is suithble for and needed by the ~ashington National Guard if the application ap- pears reasonable. Contents were noted and ordered filed. Mayor Kean announced that he had received a letter from Brigidair General Llewelyn r'egarding the resolution re Sinclair Park and he would retain it for his files. The City Attorney presented two opinions oI' the Attorney General for the general information of the Council. Attorney rea~ opinion regarding change in salary for the Police Magist~rate during teen of office whi'ch ruled that ~the salary could not be increased or re- duced during his term of office. Attorney read opinion regarming sick benefits provided by Police Pension Fund for First Class Cities ruling ~at Section 9591 authorized the payment of physician's and surgeons, services and office calls for a member of the Police force when a condition of sickness or disability exists v~ich will require the hospitalization or home confinement of the member, but that as a general rule dental services would not be included in the Act. Motion by M~ Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and refer to the Police Pension aug Retirement Board carried. The City Attorney read letter from Ernest Yett, Chie2 of the Fire Depart- ment, advising that at 4:30 P.~. on September 30, 1948 the ladder truck was struck by a van type truck belonging to the Tac~ma-Bremerton Freight Company damaging the ladder to such an extent that it was necessary to remove the lad- der from the truck with an acetylene cutting torch. The freight truck was dam- aged an estimated $30.00 but at this time the damage to ~he ladder truck has not been estimated al thou~ it is believed it will be extensive. Mayor Kean advised that he had asked that a full report be given on this as~ he believed emergency measures would have to b e taken in order to have the lad- der truck repaired. Motion by Mr. Kean smd Mr. Gorst to note contents and refer the letter back to the City Attorney carried. October 6, 1948 (Con't) The City Attorney read Resolution No. 661 as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council oi' the City of Bremerton in regular ses- sion assembled that at a public election to be held in this city on the 4th day of December, 1948, there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the city for their approval and ratification or rejection, an amendment to Section 6, Art- icle ll of the charter of the City of Bremerton, to read as follows: "Section 6. Salaries: The Annual salary of the mayor selected, as herein- after set out, shall be the sum of five thousand four hundred (5,400.00) dollars and the salaries of the other two commissioners shall be the sum of four thousand ~ht~hundred~::~$4800,./00) dollars per year each. The Clerk shall receive an an- nual salary of four thousand eight hundred ($4800.00) dollars." BE IT FURTt~R RESOLVED that the City Clerk ~ball cause the foregoing charter amendment to b e published for at least thirty days next preceding the date of el- ection in the official newspaper of the City of Bre~ rton. BE IT FURTHER EESOLVED that the said emendment be submitted with ballot title prepared by the City Attorney as follows: "Shall section 6 of the Charter of the City of Bremerton be amended to pro- vide an annual salary for the Mayor thereof of $5400.08[and an annual salary for the other two connnisstSnems~and.'~Cit-~,, Clerk thereof each $4800.00? For, the pro- posed amendment ~. Against the proposed amendment ~." Every voter in said election who ~esires to vote in favor of such amendment shall place an "X" in the square opposite the words "For the proposed amendment" as hereinabove set forth. Every voter in said election who desires to vote again- st such amendment shall place an "x" in the square opposite the words "Against the proposed amendment" as hereinabove set forth. BE IT FURTHER t~ESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted by the City Clerk to the County Superintendent of Elections and to the County EM ction ~8oard at least forty-five (45) days prior to the day of said election and that said County Superintendent of Elections and Election Board be authorized mud dir- ected to post and!,publish notice oI' said election and of the submitting of said ordinance for approval in the manner smd form provided by law. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to discontinue any puOlication of the amendment proposed herein and that the County Superintendent of Elections be authorized an~ directed to withdraw the amenc~uent proposed herein from the municipal election to be held on the 4th day of December, 1948 in the event that the charter amenmuent providing for a council-manager form of govern- ment heretofore proposed by a required number oi' the electorate be adopted by said City~t the special election to 0e held on November 2, 1948. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Corst to pass the resolution carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. ~r. Gorst, Yes. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 66~ as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton did on the 14th day of April, 1948 adopt Ordinance No. 1VT2, entitled "An ordinance aSopting residential qualifications for all persons employed by the City of Bremerton and providing ex- ceptions''; and WHEREAS, there has been filed with the City Clerk in the form provided by law a petition requesting that said ordinance be referred to a popular vote and the City Clerk has certified that said petition bears sufficient valid signatures; and WIfEREAS the City Council has previously reconsidered said ordinance and in the interest of public policy has refused to repeal the same, now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that said Ordinance No. 1~72, entitled "An ordinance aeb pt- lng residential qualifications for all persons employed by the City of Bremerton and providing exceptions" adopted by the City Council of the City of Bremerton on April 14, 1948, be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Bremerton for their approval or rejection at the municipal election to beheld in the City of Bremerton on Saturday, the 4th day of December, 1948 under a ballot title pre- pared by the City Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said ballot title as prepared by the City At- torney read as follows: Shall Ordinance No. 1VV~, entitled .An ordinance adopt- ing residential qualifications for all persons employed by the City of Bremerton an~ providing exceptions', adopted by the City Council on Ap_.ril 14, 1948 be ap- proved"? I~ favor of ordinance ~. Against the ordinance ~/. BE IT PURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution b e transmitted by the City Clerk to the County Superintendent of Elections and to the County Election Board at least forty-five (45) days prior to the day oI' said election and that said County Superintendent of elections and Election Board be authori~zed and dir- ected to post mud publish notice of said election and of the submitting of said ordinance for approval in the manner and form provided by law. Mayor Kean announced that in this connection the Fire Chief. has a letter from the Fire Underwriters saying that it would materially reduce the r ate of Fire Insurance if City employees were required to live within the City Limits. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass the resolution carried unani- mously. October 8, 1948 (Con't) The City Clerk announced that he had received au offer for the cabin at #4 Reservoir f~om Chris Smestad, Rt. 3, Box 479 in the amount of $130.00. Following discussion the matter was referred to the City Clerk with author- ity to dispose of the cabin the best interests of the City. Mayor Kean announced that Mr. Carlson of the Associated Grocers Group had ap- proached him for more space on the dock and he had advised him that the lease now held with Younglove could be transferred to Associated. The Attorney advised that the lease should either 0e assigned to the new firm by Younglove or a new lease be given with the new tenants. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr..Gorst to refer the matter to the Commissioner of Finance and the City Attorney to negotiate on the lease carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills presented at this meet- ing and approved by the majority of the Council carried ~animously. Mayor Kean announced that the Committee of the Whole was meeting with the E.B.I.C. this afternoon at 3:30 P.M. relative to the building on the Manette Playfield. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adjourn carried. APPROVED: · Cit~ Cle~ //' Mayor October 7, 1948 P~suant to recess the Statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was reconvened at ten o'clock A.M. ~ursday,'iOctober ~, 1948. Mayor Kean presiding wi~ Co~issioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, the City Treasurer and the City Auditor being present. It was decided, following discussion, that the ~ark Depar~ent wo~d be re- quired to reimburse the S~itation ~partment for Rooseve~ Field and the Re- creation Center property in the ~ount of $749.05. Mr. Vaa advised he would request ~at the Attorney prepare the necess~y resolution transferring the p~perty ~d make ~e changes in the budget. Mr. Nutter advised he had received inquiries regardi~ property belonging to the Street ~par~ent in Mauette. Discussion ensued but no action was taken. The City Vacation Ordinance was discussed but no definite action was taken beyond a general reco~endation that the present ordin~ce be clarified. Mo Mon by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess antil lO:O0 A.M. Friday, October 8, 1948 carried. N~or October 8, 1948 Pursuant to recess the statutory meeting of the City Council reconvened at ten o'clock A.M. Friday October 8, 1948. Mayor Kean presiding ~ith Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer being pre- sent. Clerk read letter from the Civil Service Commission regarding budgetary pro- visions for an Assistant Engineer or Junior Engineer, advising that action on this matter is out of the Jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission, but advising that if the position of instrtnnent mau is to be abolished the incumbent should be notified immediately and referring the matter back to the City Council for what action is considered for the best interest of all concerned. October 8, 1948 (Con't) ~e City ~glneer was called to ~e meeting ~d he reco~ended that the positions remain as set up in the preliminary bu'dget. ~e City Attorney read Ordinance, proposed, approving md adopting the fin~cial budget for the several departments of City gover~ent o£ the City of Bremerton for ~e fiscal year 1949, and appropriating the ~o~ts set forth in said Budget to each of Se said departments for expenditure during said year. Motion by Mr. Ke~ md Mrs. Had~n to approve the ordinance on ~rst read- ing carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Itaddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 180V levying m~icipal taxes against all of the taxable property within the City Limits of ~e City of Bremerton for the year 1948 ~d approving the assessment roll made by the assessor of Kitsap County therefore, ~ be collected in the year 1949. Motion by M~ ~rst ~d Mr. Ke~ ~ pass the ordin~ce carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Notion by Mr. Ke~ ~d Mr. ~rst to adjourn carried. APPROVED: ~ C~r ~/ / Mayor