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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/48 October 13, 1948 Regular meeting of the City ~ouncil 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 13, 1948. Mayor Kean presiding ~th Co~mnissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer being present. Motion by Mr. Ke~u and Mr. Gorst to approve the minutes of the statutory meetings of October 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 1948 and regular meeting of October 6, 1948 as written carried. Clerk read reports of separation as follows: Paul Havens, Lowell Wiley, Wilbur G. Wilmot from the Water Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the separations carried. Notices of employment were read by Clerk for: Baxter Shoemaker and Rosalie F. Taylor, Water Department. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve the temporary non-civil ser- vice appointments ~f the foregoing carried. Clerk read letter dated October 12, 1948 from the City Engineer which stated that the ~d of ~anson Construction Company of $1,600.00 for the Sheridan Park Ferry Dock is considered far below the actual work of the structure, ~nd recom- mended that Manson,s certified check be returned and negotiations be made to sell the dock direct to any party interested, providing a better offer can be obtained. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve the recommendation of the City Engineer and declare the dock surplus property and refer to the City Engineer and City Clerk and Purchasing Agent for disposition to the best interests of the City carried. Clerk recommended that another six month's extension for retaining the dock be requested of the Public ttousing Administration. The last extension expired on October 8, 1948, and due to the indefinite time when the dock may be sold and re- moved this recommendation is made. Motion by Mr. Keau and Mrs. haddon to instruct the City Clerk and Pui~chasing Agent to contact the Public Housing Administration and request an extension of six months carried. Letter to the Council from the City Engineer, dated October 12, 1948 was read regarding Manette Bridge Repairs, Additional Right-of-Way. Letter stated that a portion of Lot, 9, Block l, Coder's Addition to Bremerton, the East 20 feet of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7, Block 2, Bender's Addition to Bremerton are re- quired as additional right-of-way for the ~anette Bridge repairs. Mrs. Kate Bender owns the South half of Lot 6 as well as Lot 7, Block ~, Bender's Add. ( Parcel 3 ), and she states that she will ha~e to sell the property as a whole because her residence~occupies a part of each lot. The City Engineer recon~end- ed that due to Limited time left negotiations for the purchase of all oI' the pro- perty required be entered into at once to enable Mrs. Bender to vacate her home and the same be sold, moved or otherwise disposed of by the City. October 13, 1948 (Con't) Mayor Kean suggested than appraisal should be made. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation of the Engineer be approved and the matter referred to the City Engineer, the City Attorney and the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent with power to act carried. Clerk read letter from the City Engineer to the Council dated October 13, 1948, which stated that the Engineer's office considers it advisable to make some changes in the right-of-way alignment of State Highway ~o. 21-B. The al- terations can be made to the East side as soon as the additional right-of-way has been acquired; however, the changes on the West side must necessarily be postponed until bridge plans are completed. Accompanying the Engineer's let- ter were two executed deeds. A third portion of land must be acquired, a por- tion of Lot l, Tract 4, Decatur Acre Tracts, and the Engineer recommended, if the right-of-way alignment plan meets with the Council,s approval, that the re- maining tract should be procured by direct negotiations or through condemnation proceedings. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and re- fer to the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, City Engineer and the City Attor- ney with power to act carried. Clerk read letter dated September 25, 1948, addressed to Mayor Kean from L.C. Smith, Secretary Treasurer, Washington State Association of Electrical Workers, requesting that.~an attached resolution of the Electrical Workers be referred to the officials of Bremerton i~or consideration. The 2esolution was read by the City Clerk, which recommended that all electrical inspectors attend all it's meetings and district conventions and be members of the Association, and recommended that future budgets provide an allowance for expenses for this purpose. Mayor Kean stated that this letter and resolution were received after the budget had been adopted. Although it was necessary to curtail funds in next years budget it is considered that there will be suI'ficient amount available to allow the inspectors to attend their conventions. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to acknowledge receipt of their letter and advised them of the action that has been taken carried. Clerk no$i£ied the Council that the City Engineer has reported establish- ing the S.E. Corner at 1Sth and No. Callow by an iron pin 6" below the surface of the ground. This action was taken by the City Engineer when a letter from J.F. Capp and Lulu N. Capp asking that a definite corner be established was referred to the Engineer by the Council on October 6, 1948. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the information on to Mr. and Mrs. Capp ant note the Engineer's comment as a matter oi' reco~d carried. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1508, second reading, vacating a por- tion of State Highway No. 21. Mo~ion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass t~e ordinance on final reading carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk presented to the City Council a copy of "~ighways of Washington's future", a complete survey of long-range highway, street and bridge requirements in the State of Washington received from the Joint Fact-Finding Committee on High- ways, Streets and Bridges. Mayor Kean stated that separate copies had been re- ceived by the City Commissiomers. Motion by Mr. Keau and Mr. Gorst to note the communication and file in the Clerk's office the report of the Committee carried. Clerk reported that mE November 2, 1948 was to be General Election Day in ~he State of Washington, and that such day is a legal holiday according to State Statute. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the matter be referred to the City Clerk and City Attorney for the preparation of the remolution as outlined by law carried. Letter dated October 8, 1948 from C.C. Casad, Superintendent of the Water Department, to Mr. Gorst was read by the Clerk, relative to adjustment of fire hydrants, ~o comply with requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The average cost per hydrant for making the adjustment is estimated at $65.00 each, total $8,905.00. Letter ~rther stated that a check of the hydrants show- ed seven so installed as to be rather difficult to operate and recommended that the Mater Department proceed to make the necessary adjustment to these few hy- drants and to delay action on the balance. Mr. Yett desires to report progress on this item at the Fir~nen's Convention. The Water Department can start on the ones most urgent ~n~ the cost would not be excessive. The cost appears excess- ive and could be reduced materially if the firemen Hid this work; but before starting it ~onld be ascertained What department would have to stand the cost and if it will be necessary ~o declare an emergency. October 13, 1948 (Con't) Mr. Gorst reported that due to changes in street gz'ades and for other rea- sons~ the hydrants were too close to the ground making it difficult to attach hose. After consideration of theproblem, it has been decided that by lowering the grotu~d around the hydrants, and putting in some blacktop, the adjustments Could be made without such great expense; and Mr. Yett is in agreement with this plan. However, the s even hydrants referred to above will have to be changed. Mr. Gorst further reported t~at by using the plan oi' lowering the ground around the hydrant, it would not be necessary to set aside the $8,905.00 i'or the over- all project, at the present and both Mr. Corst and I~r. Yett are in agreement that the job can be done Just as well. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that his recommendation be approved and refer to the Water and Fire Departments for necessary immediate repairs on the seven hydrants that are mentioned carried. Clerk read letter dated October 8, 1948 to the Mayor from S.P. Jensen, Mayor of the Town of Poulsbo which s tared that Mr. Jensen had taken up with Poulsbo's Council the matter of War Liquor Tax distribl~tion and the action t a~en by the Association of Washington Cities at the Port Angeles Regional Meeting and that they are in full accord with the action taken regarding the adjustments which evidently should be made to make a fair distribution of said War Liquor Tax. Mayor Kean stated he would contact Mayor Jensen and Council of Poulsbo and ~eep them posted on the situation. Mayor Kean asked for permission to take the City official car to the Good Roads Association meeting at Spokane, and the Executive Committee Meeting of the Assn. of Washington Cities at Walla Walla and the Finance Officer~' meeting at Makima. Mayor Kean stated that he would go via Pullman. Further stated that he would be in Spokane October 14,15 and part of the 16th; in Walla Walla on the 16th and 1Vth and then to Yakima on the 18th. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to grant permission to Mayor Kean as requested carried. City Attorney Johnsen reported that the claim of Kate E. Bartelt, filed against the City of Bremerton has been settled and paid in the sum of $15.30. The City Attorney made a report of progress on the studies to determine from whom Warren Avenue Playfield properties were purchased and the sum paid for each parcel. The City paid $5,000.00 in 1932 for property acquired from Dietz from the Park Fund. Also purchased property from Maurice Wallis but the con- sideration does not appear in the deed. Some acquired as tax title property and some portion was filled in as a sanitary fill. The Attorney suggested at the time a resolution or ordinance is drawn up that the boundaries of each of the parks be established. Mayor Kean stated he would like to have;:the City Attorney work with the City Engineer at the time of making up the resolution so at the same time all the permanent boundaries of the parks will be brought up full and complete. The City Attorney made a report relative to the claim against the City by the American Wholesale Grocery. Due to inadvertance, the claim was investigated but not adjusted and recommendation not made until Just recently, and now had a report dated October 6 requesting the Council to reject~this claim. The City Attorney recommended that the Council ~eJect the claim and he be authorized to notify the American Wholesale Grocery. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the Council concur in the recommend- ation and reject the claim carried. The City Attorney read ~tter received from Los Angeles relative to butane and propane installations; Los Angeles has not completed it's research of this subject but will be gladto furnish the regulations which they may adopt when same has been completed. Mayor Kean stated that sometime ago the Fire Chief suggested the ordinance be amended helative to butane, and propane before the installation was made by the Housing Authority. This does need some control but the City should not be too restrictive and rule everything out. Mr. E.C. S~a~le, of the Bremerton Hous- ing Authority has asked that if and when we a re considering a measure oI' this kind he would like to have the Housing Authority represented. Mayor Kean fur- ther stated that pending some action by Los Angeles he is willing to allow this matter to rest a little longer. Mayor Kean asked ~he City Attorney to contact Chief Yett and inform him of the progress made and disposition of the matter. Mr. Gorst stated that sll the contracts for the various units of the Sewage Disposal System had been signed up with the exception of the contract with Mal- aspino and Napoli Company of Seattle for Unit D of Project No. 1. This was held in abeyance so that the .engineers in Seattle could ma~e the tests on the various pipe to tell what kind of pipe should be used. Mr. Kr~er of Carey and Company called yesterday and said it would be at least fourteen days before the test can be completed and Friday will be the last day for the signing of the contracts. It has been suggested by Attorney Merrill Wallace that a resolution be passed by the City accepting the bid of Malaspino and Napoli with~rtain provisions made to. be able to use alternates. October 13, 1948 (Con't) The City' Engineer stated that numerous alternates were made in the Capital Hill Sewer Job but the contract was awarded before the alternates were made. The City Attorney read Resolution No. 663 as follows: WHEREAS, the C~ty Council of the City of Bremerton, did on the 29th day of September, 1948, adopt Resolution No. 659 to which reference is hereby made as ~ully as if set forth herein and by which the City Council resolved to award con- tracts for Units A,B,C and E of Project No. i of a proposed sewerage system and and sewage treatments plants for the City of Bremerton; and WREREAS, the City Council further resolv ed to advise Malaspino and Sapoli Compan~:~of Seattle, low bidders for Unit D of said Project, that they were the successful bidders and that they would be notifisd of the type of pipe to be used prior to the date of expiration of said bids; and WHEREAS, said resolution further provided that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate contracts with Malaspino and Napoli Com- pany upon advi~e from the consulting engineer as to the type of pipe to be used in said unit; and WHEREAS, the City Council has now been notified by the consulting engineer that the recommendation of the type of pipe to be used in Unit D~ of Project NO. i has not been completed; and WHEREAS, the advertisement for bids specified that any award to a success- ful bidder would be made within thirty days of the date on which the bids were opened; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the City of Bremerton accept the bid of Nalaspino and Napoli Company of Seattle, Wash- ington for Unit D of Project No. i and that the third alternate, consisting of centrifical concrete pipe in the sum of $280,255.?0 be hereby approved, subject, however, to a reservatio;~ that the City of Bremerton may, within twenty-o.ne days from the final date upon which said contract may be awarded, to-wit: October 15, 1948, specify the second alternate of Unit D of Project No. l, providing for ce- ment asbestos type of pipe; and provided further that the contractor be directed not to order any pipe for said unit until notiI~ed in writing by said City, said notice to be given on or before November 5, 19~8. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf oi' the City of Bremerton and that a certified copy of this resolution be attached thereto. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the resolution carried all mem- bers voting Yes. Mr. Gorst said he was going to Seattle t0morrow: and would take the copies of the resolution over to Carey and Associates. Mayor Kean repc~ted that a group went over to the East Bremerton Improve- Club for further discussion on the ~lanette Flayfield Building and sai~ he thought the Club was going to try to circulate petitions or something be done to arouse the interest smd satisfy themselves that there is mzt'ficient interest in the East Side to take the responsibility of the cost over and above what the City has available. There wasn't too representative a group there and those there didn,t seem to have the authority to accept the obligation. Notion by Mr. Keau and ~s. Haddon to allow all bills presented at this meet- ing if approved by the majority of the Council carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. ~rs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Mrs. Haddon reported that Mr. CasaG had been talking to her about ~ore space for the Water Accounting Office as it is crowded ~an~ asked if the Council had any ideas for giving more space. Mayor Kean said he thought the Commissioners should work out all the changes necessary anG suggested they meet together and go over all the diz'ferent ideas. Mrs. Haddon announced that the City Treasurer and she would be going over to Yakima the 19th and 20th of October to the Finance 0f?icer's Association Meeting. Mrs. Raddon suggested ~at the Mayor might be able to attenG and he said he woul~ try to make arraugements to be there. Mrs. Haddon reported that. someone ha~ torn down the gate on the Sheridan Park Dock and thrown the hinges in the bay. A discussion was held but nothing definite was done. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to recess to Friday Morning at 10:00 A.I~[., October 15, 1948 carried. APPROVED: 'J~-~' Mayor October 13, 1948 A special meeting of the City Cotuucil was held at 3:00 o'clock P.M. October 13, 1948 in the Mayor's office at the City Hall Bremerton Washington for the pur- pose of discussing various problems in cornmection with the proposed Lions Club and othsr service clubs, swimming pool. Mayor Kean presiding with the following being present: Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, the City Attorney, Alex 0ttevaere,President of ~e Lions Club; Howard McCain, Lions Club Board Member; and Rooert Kipp, Project Manager and Vice-President of the Lions Club. The City Attorneyreferred to Resolution No. 574 dated APril 9, 194V and discussed various highlights of that resolution. He stated that the City Aud- itor reported there were not available funds in the Park Department Budget at this time to acquire the property from the Sanitation Department; the funds being nearly exhausted due to the Manette Playfield Building. However, the Attorney stated, there is no reason why the City can't give the Lions Club the approval necessary to start work, whether it is in the Form of a resolution or motion even though the land has not been transferred. The only thing is whether the Council wants to proceed in the way that the Lions Club recommend. Alex 0ttevaere stated the committee has been authorized to purchase a com- plete set of plans and specifications for a swimming pool 50x120 feet with full bathroom facilities, lighting, underwater lighting, water warming device and a complete filtering device that meets the standards and specifications of the State Health Department. the members of the contractor's association stated they will figure the material lists. The lumber dealers said they will furnish materials at cost, and they plan to purchase as money is raised to avoid price spirals. Plan to construct it with one paid supervisor, local craftsmen are going to furnish labor free, also as long as there are no profits. Admiral Bledsoe of the Navy Yark is wil- ling to have a jamboree put on down in Craven Center to aid in fund raising. The Navy Yark will also have a name board put up and will ask for donations of time and/or money and the names of contributors will be placed on the board. Perhaps the City Council will want to set a time limit on this type of agree- ment. It is hoped to have the pool ~e~dy for children next summer; however, they believe they should have two years to complete the project, from the stand- point of protecting the Council and the Clubs. They Feel that once they can really get started that they can grow much faster than when they just talk. The City Attorney asked how much more money will it take and, Mr. Ottevaere stated that ii' the Club does not have to pay for the jamor part of the labor it will take around $35,00~.00 or $40,000.00; that they have about one-half of the money now. He felt that ~30,000.00 will buy all the materials. The Club has about $13,000.00 in the fund; there is about ~l,000.O0 coming on paper turned in; the Rotary Club has $2,000.00 for the fund wheni~h~ycs~art the project. Also, we will receive possibly $12,000.00 from the Yard,s Jamboree. Bob Kipp said ~eir plan was not tb:c~arge anything but to pay as they go. Mr. Ottevaere stated that the Board of Director's authorization ~ expend the sum of $900.00 for plans and specifications was contingent upon our having cleared the way with the City for the actual piece of ground. Also, Admiral Bledsoe has to have proof that the p~ans are in our hands (Lions Club). Mr. McCain asked if it would be put in the resolution that upon completion and ap- proval of the pool that the City would take over the operation of it. Mayor Kean stated that next year's budget provides funds for the transfer of the property from the Sanitation Department to the Park Department. The City Attorney said he felt that Resolution 574 definitely commits the City to hold the land for the swimming pool. Mayor Kean suggested that they pass a motion to authorize the Lions Club to proceed but the City Attorney stated that they would like to have a Resolution. Alex 0ttevaere stated they would not break any ground until they h~ve the money to complete the project. Mayor Kean stated that the City has an agreement'~th the Fair Association permitting them to stay at the Civic Center for a year. There would have to be a mutual agreement worked up so the Fair Association would move their building to the permanent fair site. The Mayor said he would welcome something being done to get the Fair Association to select a permanent fair ground and move the build- ing i£ it is found to be in the way of the swimming pool. However, ii' the build- ing o£ the Fair Association is not in the way, perhaps it may be worked out so that the swimn.~ng pool material could be stored in the building. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the request of the Lions Club be granted and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessar~ resolution to the effect that the Lions Club be allowed to go in on this described property an~ construct a swimming pool in cooperation with other service clubs carried all members voting Yes. A discussion was held as to whether there shoul~ be a time-'~imit to complete the pool. Mr. Gorst pointed out that the. word "proceed" would take care of the matter so it was decided not 'to set a definite time limit. October 13, 1948 (Con't) The City Attorney read Resolution No. 664 as follows: WRERE~S, ~ae City Council of the City of Bremerton by Resolution No. 5?4, dated April 9, 1947 did resolve that the Park Department of the City should ac- quire the premises hereinafter more particularly described, to-wit: Beginning at a point 30 feet south and 25 feet West of the intersection of the center line of Sixteenth Street and Broadway Avenue; thence N. 88v25,18'' W an~ along the North line of said Lot 8, 115.15 feet; thence S. 1°07'08" W 244.1~ feet; thence S 88°25v18" E 115.29 feet to the West margin of Broadway~Avenue; thence N 1°05' ll" E and along the West margin of Broadway Avenue a distance of 244.12 feet to the point of beginning, from the Garbage Department of said City and that such lan~ so ~cq~red sHb~ld be ~tllized for t~e constr~ct~on of a ~imm~ng pool for the Gity of Bremerton; and WHEREAS, the Lions Club of the City of Bremerton and other service clubs have signified their intention to proceed with the actual construction of a swimming pool upon said site with I~unds now available and to be obtained, and with work and labor to be contributed by the people of the City of Bremerton; and WHEREAS, a committee of the Lions Club, consisting of Alex Ottevaere, President of said Club, Howard McCain, Board member, and Robert Kipp, PrOject Manager and Vice President, has this day met with the members of ~he City Coun- cil and have reported that the Lions Club is ready, able an~ willing to proceed with the preparation of the site of ~he pool and with the preparation of the necessary plans and specificiations therefor, and have further reported that a swimming pool will be constructed on sai~ premises and that no part of the ~ st of said construction shall be directly charged to the City of Bremerton and that said pool, when. so constructed, shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Park Department of said City; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BM THE City Council or-the City of Bremerton that the Lions Clu~ of the City of Brsmerton be authorized to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications for a swi~ing pool on said premises and with the actual construction thereof, together with bath house, lighting, fencing, fil- tering and heating equipment; and that the Lions Club of the City of Bremerton be authorized to take charge of all of the necessary work subject to the ap- proval of the State Department of Health, the City Engineer and the Building Inspector of the City of Bremerton. ~BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon completion of said swimming pool, the City of Bremerton assume the responsibility oI' operating and maintaining said swimming pool. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adopt the resolution and Mayor Kean an~ the City Clerk be authorized to sign carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. The special meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: C'ity/Clerk~ · Mayor October 15, 1948 Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's office at the City Hall at ten o,clock A.M. Friday October 15, 1948. Mayor Kean absent. Acting Mayor Lulu D. Haddon presiding with Commis- sioner Gorst and the City Attorneybeing present. Ordinance No. 1809 was read by the City Attorney~ sacond'~eading~ ~approv- ing and adopting the Financial Budget I'or the several departments of City gov- ernment oI' the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 1949, and appropriating the amounts set Lorth'in said budget to each of said departments for expendi- ture during said year. Motion by Acting Mayor Haddon and Commissioner Gorst to pass the ordinance on final reading carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Absent. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn carried..