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MAHCH 5, 1947
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in
the Mayor's Office at the City Hall on March 5, 1947, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean pre-
siding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner ~orst, City Treasurer and City Attorney
being present.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve minutes of February 26 and March
l, 1947 as written, carried.
Clerk read report of separations for the following: Leda Palmeter, Recreation;
Howard G. Dic~nson and Earl F. Hartshorn~ Sanitation.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve separations as read, carried.
Change in Pay Status was read by Clerk for Harold C. Faulkner, Police; Harry L.
Mayfield, Sanitation; and Edna 0. 0dden, Treasurer's; Also read Notice of Re-employ-
ment for Robert Stone, Sanitation.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve changes in pay status and re-
employment as read, carried.
Clerk read letter from Wendell R. Vaa, City Auditor, addressed to Mayor and
City Council, to which was attached certified copy of minutes of meeting of Invest-
ment Board held on March 3, 1947. Enclosed list of bonds Board recommended be sold.
Requested Board be authorized by resolution to complete transaction as outlined.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and refer the
matter to the City Attorney for the preparation of the necessary papers, carried.
March 5, 1947 (Cont'd)
Letter was read by Clerk from Headquarters l~th Naval District, U.S.Naval Station
Seattle 99, Washington, re proposed agreement to lease NOy(R(~7910. Suggested in-
stalled improvement in lieu of government's obligation to restore the premises. To
be considered as an offer by the City until executed on behalf of the government.
Signed H.C.Fischer for G.H.Fort, Rear Admiral.
Mayor commented that this is the lease on the Second Street Dock.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Corst that the Mayor be authorized to si~n the neces-
sary agreements, carried.
Proprietors of Lincoln Lunch, which is operated across the street from the Olym-
pic Junior College were present at the Council Meeting. Hequested that the Ordinance
governing restaurant licenses be amended so that it would not be necessary to pay the
entire year's license fee, as they had Just acquired the lunch room, and would have to
buy an entire new lic§nse in June, and felt a year's license should not be purchased
for only three months. Suggested the license fee be pro-rated as many other license
fees are pro-rated. The matter was discussed by those present.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the ordinance providing for the license
on z'estaurants be amended so that license fee may be pro-rated, ca~ried.
There was some discussion in regard to some member of the Trea~urerr's office
checking on the license fees paid, and investigating as to whether or not the proper
license has been secured in all cases.
City Treasurer reported that on February 17, 1947, he had written to the Western
Gas Company requesting that they comply with Ordinance No. 912 and pay 2% on their
gross revenue. This payment should have been received by February 15. Treasurer
further reported that no reply had been received to date, and recommended the matter
be turned over to the City Attorney.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to concur in the recommendation and refer to
the City Attorney, carried.
City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1725, which had been prepared upon a request
from Mrs. Haddon. Ordinance entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE requiring garbage to be kept in metal cans prescribing size thereof
regulating the disposal of rubbish and ashes, amending Section ~ of Ordinance No. 585.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to approve Ordinance No. 1725 on first
reading, carried.
Mayor presented letters from the Northern School Supply and the Western School
Supply, which were in reply to inquiries from Frank Plouf, Recreation Department,
relative to telescopic gym seats, which are desired for the Recreation Center. Mayor
further commented there is money in the budget for the purchase, and that so far
Bremerton has had no trouble with collapsing grandstands, and did not wish to have
anything like that occur. Also that these seats had been ordered by Spokane, but it
had been discovered there was no allowance made in the budget for their purchase, so
that the seats were available.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be
directed to call for bids for the purchase of telescopic seats for the Recreation
Center, carried.
Mayor suggested that after the preparation of the specifications that the two
above concerns be contacted as well as others who might be interested.
City Engineer presented specifications for re-roofing grandstand at Roosevelt
Field and suggested a call for bids be issued at once on this as it is necessary
to have the work completed before the Baseball Season starts. Also reported a survey
is being made of roofs of various other city buildings.
Commissioner Gorst reported on the trip to Olympia he had made with the City
Engineer at which time they had contacted Mr. Shain in regard to the entrance to Roose-
velt Hospital. Later they had seen Mr. Fordyce of the Highway Department who had
stated he could see nothing wrong with the Adelle entrance and closing of the present
entrance, and had suggested that new maps be presented and felt that they would pro-
bably go through.
They had also discussed the retaining wall on Shore Drive, and Mr. Shain felt
there would be no objection to using the funds alloted and wished the plans to be sent
to him when they are completed.
Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor from Homer R. Jones, M.C., enclosing copy
of letter sent to State Highway Director, Clarence Shain, which he feels is the answer
to securing federal funds to match state money appropriated for Manette Bridge. Pas-
sage of special appropriations act is impossible and feels that following suggestion
contained in letter is the only way to secure federal assistance. Urges contacting
State Highway Department to follow through and have asked Jack Rogers to take similar
action. P.S. added suggesting passage of necessary resolutions as soon as possible.
Attached letter copy of letter to Mr. Shain from Mr. Jones, which stated a study
of possibility of securing federal funds to match state appropriations for reconstruo-
tion of Bremerton Manette bridge on State Highway Washington 21-B has been made, and
logical approach seems to be to have this portion of highway included in federal aid
prtmar~$ystem. Highway 21-B is now classified in federal aid secondary system. In-
cluding in primary system requires assistance and application which can only emanate
from State Highway Department. If application is made, every consideration will be
given by Public Roads Administration of Federal 'Works Agency. If such a plan goes
through it will be possible to apply for federal funds which have been appropriated
for highway programs. $500,000,000 in federal funds are available to match state
money in construction of highways and affiliated public works. Matching would be on
a basis of 46.24 state and 53.76 federal. Money already appropriated by State and
it seems practical to seek federal matching money for replacement of present narrow
and inadequate bridge. Special appropriation bill for this purpose Would be doomed
to failure. Urgest steps be taken to have Highway 21-B declared part of federal aid
road primary system as it would be beneficial to State Highway System and Kitsap
County with its naval installations.
Mayor commented he had talked about this to Mr. Shain when he v~s in Olympia and
Mr. Shain had commented that the request did not make sense as the Federal money had
already been budgeted to other p~aces.
Letter was read by Clerk addressed to Mayor from a Dr. Urbanczyk in Germany.
Several clippings were enclosed about Emil Urban who had lived in Bremerton and died
here in 1936. Dr. Urbanczyk stated that he had three little daughters and times are
very difficult in Germany and thought perhaps in rememberance of his uncle, the people
in Bremerton would send packages of food, etc., as anything is badly needed and
would be appreciated.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to note contents of letter and refer to the
newspaper to be referred to the Red Cross or the Community Chest, carried.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority
of the Council, carried.
Mayor reported that Mr. Vaa had written a letter to the State Development Board
requesting matching funds for Sewage Treatment.
Further commented he and the City Attorney would be going to Olympia, and would
be gone Thursday and Friday.
The Head of the Bay bill is up for the Governor to sign.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Go'st to reject the bid on the Ford for the Pound-
master on account of the time limit, bid to be called for at a later date, carried.
Clerk stated it is time and date set for the opening of bids on City Hall Annex.
Motion by ~r. Kean and ~s. Haddon toopen the bids, carried.
Bids were opened and read by Clerk as follows: A.P.Hendrix, 1926 Sixth Street,
Bremerton, Bid Bond 5% of contract; amount of bid, S101,631.00, less deductions
$19,536.00, Alternate $82,095.00; Commercial Builders, Ferry Terminal Building,
Bremerton, Bid Bond 5% of contract, Amount of Bid $111,430.00, less deductions
$25,218.00, Alternate $88,212.00; Keith Branch, 2616 E. llth, Bremerton, Bid Bond 5%
Amount of Bid $104,078.00, less deductions $16,614.95, Alternate $85,463.05.
Motion b~ Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer to the Committee of the W~nole after
bids are tabulated by Engineer, carried.
Also the date set for the opening of the bids on fire hose.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to open bids on fire hose, carried.
Clerk opened and read bids as follows:
Rathke and Company, Colman Building, 811 First Avenue. Seattle 4; Certified
Check No. 5439, 23408, amount $212.50; 2000' 2~" ~ 1.175', $2350.00, 2500' 1~" @
.76', $1900.00.
~nerican Rubber Mfg. Company, Smit~ Tower, Seattle 4; Certified Check No. 75556
019420, $300.00; 2000' 2}" @ 1.56', $3,120.00; Alternate Major $1.43', $2,860.00;
Surety Treated 1.29', $~,580.00; Tiger Underwriters, unlabeled 1.235', $2,470.00;
2500' l~" Arco, 1.08', i~2,700.00; Major 1.02', $2,550.00, Surety .95', $2,375.00;
Tiger Underwriters, .80', $2,000.00; Terms 2% 30 days; Delivery within 3 weeks of
order (Eureka Fire Hose Division), Nelson Equipment Company, lO0~ Jackson, Seattle,
2500' 2~" Red Ball, 1.78'~ ~3,560.00; Peerless 1o~8', $~,~00o00; Red 0~k, 1.09',
$2,7~.00; Booster .95~, $2,3V8.00; Less ~ cash discount, Delivery ~8-60 days.
American LaFrance Foamite, 328 S.W. llth Avenue, Portland 5, Oregon; 2000' 2~"
Beacon, 1.41', $2,820.00; 2500 1~" Alflex, 1.12', $2,800.00; 2~ discount lOth ~roximoj
Delivery Shipment within 30 to 45 days. (Enclosed ~anager's Check No. 38831, ~281o00.
Acme Fire & Safety Supply, 519 White-Henry-Stuart Buil~gg, Seattle 1; Manager'~
Check No. 38830, Amount $219.25; 2000 ~ 2~" standard 1.205', $2,410.00; 2500' l~"
.79', $1,975.00; Mfgr. Quaker Rubber Company, Net City Pay Day; Delivery shipped from
Factory within 5 days upon receipt of the order.
Munnell & Sherrill, 400 S.W.First Avenue, Portland 4, Oregon; Certified Check
NO. 2688, 110434, $486.00; 2000' 2}" Fabric Fire Hose, $1.30}', $2610.00 (If Under-
writers' Label Hose is not required deduct .02 per foot.
General Pacific Corp., 416 Bell Street~ Seattle l; Certified Check No. 59,17071
$320.00; 2000 2~- 1.70 , $3,400.00; 2500 lw 1.20, $3,000.~0 (Manufactured by Bos-
ton Woven Hose Company) Delivery 30 to 45 days; Net 30 days.
Howard-Cooper Corp., Seattle; 2000' 2}" Tidal Brand, B.F. Goodrich; 1.36',
$2,720.00; 2500' 1}" Leasler Line B.F.~oodrich; 90~', $2,250.00. 2% discount cash.
Immediate delivery 2~" hose from Seattle, l~" delivered half in tendays, balance
60 days.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the bids on fire hose to City Clerk
and Purchasing Agent, City Auditor and Fire Chief for tabulation and recommendation,
MARCH $, 1947 (Cont'd)
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to open bids on Motorolas, carried.
Clerk opened and read bids as follows: W. A. Kellogg, lO21 W. 4th, Olympia,
Washington (Galvin Mfg. Corp., 620 Eastlake Ave., Seattle 9; Certified Check No. 138
$80.00; Amount of Bid $1,008.00 for two.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to accept the bids for the radio equipment and
award to Galvin Mfg. Corp., carried.
Clerk stated there is also a bid on Fire Alarm Boxes.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorat to open the bids on the fire alarm boxes, car-
ried.
Bid from Gamewell Company, 4118 Greenwood Avenue, Seattle 7, was opened and read
by clerk. Contained Certified Check No. 5087, $50.00; Amount of Bid $1,120.00; f.8.b.
Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to accept the Bid of the Gamewell Company for
fire alarm boxew, carried.
Question was raised as to whether or not it is necessary for private clubs to
have a license for Juke Boxes. Council agreed that in accordance with the ordinance
on such licenses there is no exception.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried.
APPROVED:
~ t Mayor