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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/47 APRIL 9, 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 Wednesday, April 9, 1947, at lO:00 o~clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present. Motion by M~ Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve minutes of April 2, 1947, as written, carried. Clerk read Reports of Separation for Harriet F. Mitchell, E~gineering; Leon M. Shaw and Ronald Walker, Recreation. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve separations, carried. Notice of Employment was read by the Clerk for the following: David Hendrix, Gene Holt, Marie E. McDonald, Leon M. Shaw, Lloyd Spice and Ronald Walker, Recreation; and Ray Hackett, Sanitation. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, car- ried. Letter from City Auditor, City Engineer, City Clerk and City Attorney was read b Clerk. Stated the above had been requested for a recommendation on payment of archi- tect's fees to Mr. B. H. Branch on plans for City Hall Annex. Letter further states no l'inal statement has been received and recommends that no action be taken until the statement is received. Signed Wendell R. Vaa, E.S.Severance; Fred C. Wyckoff and Oluf Johnsen. Clerk reported that since the above letter waw written the bill had been turned in and presented voucher from B.H.Branch as follows: Architectural Services to City Hall Annex - Total Architectural Fee as budgeted $4500.00; 75% due upon completion of contract drawings and specifications $3575.00; Received to date $2868.75; Balance due $506.25. Approved by E.S.Severance and audited by Wendell Vaa~ Further commented that all concurred in recommending payment of voucher. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and that the APRIL 9, 1947 (Cont'd) Clerk stated the hearing by Frank Schricker on appeal from the ruling of the Planning & Zoning Commission had been post poned until this date. Stated Mr. Schricker had submitted new plans for sign location and read letter from Advisory Board of Plan- ning Commission. Letter stated Mr. Schricker's proposal to attach sign to buildings conforms to provisions of Zoning Ordinance and the Planning Commission sees no~obJec- tion to the issuing of a permit in conformance with the latest proposal. Suggests the matter be referred back to Planning Commission for issuance of permit in accordance with revised proposal. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the suggestion and rerefer to the Planning & Zoning Commission, carried. Report was made by Clerk on bill of Thompson Construction Company on Gorst Creek ~Pumping Station Addition. Asked that a correction be made in the minutes of March 19, i1947, as the amount shown in the minutes of that date was $297.92, and the correct !figure is $302.17. Auditor discovered the error when voucher was checked. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the correction of figures be made in ithe minutes of March 19, 1947, carried. ~ Clerk read letter from City Auditor recommending the transfer of $5,000.00 from iappropriation for Fifth Street Wicening to Shore Drive Retaining Wall in order to pro- Ivide funds for construction of retaining wall. Transfer of such amount should be suf- ificlent to take care of extras on accepted bid of $28, V88.20. Signed Wendell R. Vas. City Attorney read Resolution No. 573 as follows: WHEREAS, the 1947 Budget contains an appropriation for a retaining wall on Shore Drive at an expense of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) which sum it is now determined is not sufficient to complete said wall; and WH~REAS, there is included in the 1947 budget an appropriation for the improve- ment of Fifth Street and it is now contemplated that this appropriation will not be !expended; and WHEREAS, bo th appropriations are classified as street improvements and are to !be expended by the Street Department of the City; I NOW THEREFORE BE IT HESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that ithe sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from the appropriation for !improvement of Fifth Street, to and be included with the appropriation of Twenty-five iThousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for a retaining wall on Shore D~ive, and that the City ~Clerk be directed to issue warrants upon the street fund in the total sum of Thirty IThousand Dollars ($30,000.00) in payment of the cost of constructing such wall upon ipresentation to and approval by the City Council of vouchers therefor in proper form. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in iauthentication of such passage this 9th day of April, 1947. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 5?3 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Claim was presented by Clerk for Billie Lane in the amount of $800.00 for Doctor and hospital bills, taxi to and from doctor's office and loss of social security. Claim was for broken ankle bone suffered when she slipped on loose gravel left by grader in road. Address 1311 Whitney Avenue. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to reject the claim and refer to the City At- torney, carried. Treasurer commented that there is a water valve at Burwell & Pacific which may cause some damage. Mr. Gorst stated he would check on it. Clerk read letter from City Clerk listing results of election held on April to elect a member for Board of Administration, Pension and Retirement System, City of Bremerton: Marion Reid, 59 votes; Ruth Jones Jones, i vote. Signed Fred C. Wyckoff. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note dontents and file, carried. Letter from City Engineer re Warren Avenue Playfield Retaining Wall was read by Clerk, which stated Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for retaining wall to .support rock and dirt f~om flowing onto the field from the West slope. Plan calls for wall 14 feet from and parallel to the West back stop, extending North at a slight angle from North end of West fence. Estimated cost $2,400.00. Wall will be of value in construction of bleachers if that is desired at a later date. Signed E,S.Severance, Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be in- structed to call for bids on retaining wall at Warren Avenue Playfleld, carried. Mayor commented that a transfer of funds would probably be necessary after the contract is let. Clerk read letter from Board of County Commissioners of Kitsap County, Washing- ton, requesting indication as to action which will be taken this year regarding sale of fire works in the City of Bremerton. County Commissioners will take action similar to order or resolution regarding sale of fireworks in Bremerton. Signed Edgar D.Smith. Mayor commented that he had referred the matter to the Fire Chief and Police Chief for a recommendation, but thought that the City would probably follow the dinance which is set up now. Suggested that the letter be referred to him to consult with Fire Chief and Police Chief for a recommendation. APRIL 9, 1947 (Cont'd) Letter was reed by Clerk from City Auditor and Water Accountant recommending transfer of Storekeeper and Material & Supplies for Storeroom from Distribution to General Office aw this would be in accordance with Uniform Classification for Munici- pal Water Utilities prescribed by the ~ivision of Municipal Corporation as well as good accounting practice. Should be made by resolution in 1947 budget, and should also provide that any charges on these two items already made on 1947 budget be tran- sferred also. Signed Wendell R. Vaa and John H. Short. Mr. Gorst commented that the matter had been discussed and that this is the natural place for storekeeper and stores under supervision of General Office, and the only objection would be that stores are down by the distribution, but that it was still felt it should be under the supervision of General Office. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Keen that the recommendation be approved and the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary resolution, carried. Clerk read letter which had been received from Ray A. Moore, Star Route 1, Box 710, Union, acknowledging cancellation of license to pick ferns at water shed. Ex- pressed thanks for privilege of being allowed to pick ferns, and would like to be al- lowed to pick ferns next fall. Signed Ray A. Moore. Mr. Gorst commented that there had been no objections to Mr. Moore picking ferns and that he had contacted Mr. Jarstad at the water shed. Motion by Mr. ~orst and Mr. Keen to note contents of letter and file, carried. Mr. Gorst reported that the Game Warden had been in requesting that a certain portion of the land at the Water Shed be used as a Game Preserve, also that Hines Lake be used as a spqwning lake for cut throat trouts, and he could see no objections to such plans. City Attorney remarked he had prepared resolution as proposed in letter from Lions Club for part of city lands to be used for a swimming pool and read Resolution No. 574 as follows: WHEREAS, plans have been initiated by the Service Clubs of the City of Bremer- ton for a memorial swimming pool to be constructed with funds subscribed by the public; and WHEREAS, request has been made by the Lions' Club that the City of Bremerton set aside as a public park a portion of lands now owned by the city~ such park to be utilized as a site for the swimming pool; and WHEREAS, a site has been selected upon lands purchased and reclaimed by the city Garbage Department, and it is desirable that the Park Department compensate the Garbage Department for such lands, but there are no funds for such purpose in the calendar year. NOW THEREPOHE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that it declare its intention to appropriate sufficient funds in the 1948 budget for the acquisition of a site for the memorial swimming pool; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Park Department acquire said site which is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 30 feet South and 25 feet West of the inter- section of the center line of Sixteenth St. and Broadway Ave; thence N. 88o25~18" W and alon~ the North line of said Lot 8, 115.15 feet; thence S. l°07'08" W 244.12 feet; thence S 88°25'18'' E 115.29 feet to the West margin of Broadway Ave; thence N l°05'11'' E &fid along the West margin of Broadway Ave. a distance of 244.12 feet to the point of beginning, and that such lands so acquired as a public park be utilized for the construction of a public swimming pool for the City of Bremerton. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 9th day of April, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 574 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Attorney commented that the Investment Board had recently authorized the invest-! ment of funds of the City, but the action must be approved by resolution of the Councili and read Resolution No. 575 as follows: W~REAS, the Board of Investment of the City of Bremerton did at a meeting held on the 12th day of March, 1947, conclude that a portion of the cash on hand in the treasury of the City should be invested in United States Government Bonds; and WHEREAS, the conclusion of said Board of Investment was based upon the receipt by the city of funds in the sum of $466,550.35 from the State Development Board and said funds have now been received by the city; and ~EREAS, there will continue to remain on hand in the treasury cash in a sum in excess of 50% of the total deposits in the treasury; APRIL 9, 1947 (Cont'd) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Board of Investment be authorized to invest from the following funds the following amounts to-wit: General Fund $ 200,000.00 Street Fund 100,O00.00 War Liquor Tax Fund 35,000.00 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Fund 25,000.00 !in United States Government Bonds. PASSED by the City Council, approved by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in !authentication of such passage this 9th day of April, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 575 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Attorney reported some progress on the case of Ralph Amende versus City of Brem- ierton. Commented the Mayor and Treasurer had verified report sent to Amende's attornel iin which set up defenses which the City has to the action. Contained suggestions of ithe Division of Municipal Corporations, also one or two of the City Attorney,s sugges- !tions. There will probably be further arguments before another report is made. City Attorney also reported that at the request of the Police Department he had been contacting property owners in regard to the installation of traffic signals on the cross walks on Fourth Street between Washington and Park, and on Callow between Burwell and 6th. Permits or easements will be obtained as soon as possible so that th, work can be done. Attorney also reported that he had obtained the City's copy of Remington Revised Statutes with supplements. Attorney already has the set, so the city copy will be available for use in the City Hall. Mayor suggested that perhaps the volumes should be left in the City Clerk's charge as he and the City Auditor would use them more frequently than others. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that this be made a matter of record and the volumes turned over to the City Clerk, carried. (Mayor also suggested that the Clerk should obtain signed receipt when any copy is removed from the Clerk's office.) Mayor remarked that the Civil Service Commission had selected the Mayor's Office to hold the hearing on Water Department employees, and suggested the use of the Muni- cipal Courtroom, as there would probably not be room in the Mayor's Office. Hearing to be held 'Fnursday, April l0 at lO:O0 a.m. It was commented by the Mayor that he had held a discussion with representatives of the Olympic Aviation regarding transfer of their lease from Recreation Center to ~Second Street Wharf. Stated if such a transfer could be arranged the city would have ito purchase some chairs and tables, but felt that it would be to the best interest of !all to have the aviation concern down there. Mrs. Haddon reported that several city officials are to go to Wenatchee for a !finance meeting. Among those attending will be Mrs. Haddon, City Treasurer, City Clerk iand City Auditor. Mayor Kean commented he would also attend and a city car would be Idriven as this is official business. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority !of the council, carried. The subject of policy in regard to city employees living outside of city limits ~was discussed. The matter was referred to the City Attorney to be checked. Clerk read letter from City Attorney regarding the disposal of city property as isurplus and Junk. Quoted Rem. Rev. Stat. Section 8966 regarding first class cities power !to acquire, by purchase of otherwise, such lands and other property as may be necessary !for any part of the corporate used provided for by its Charter, and to dispose of any such property as the interests of the corporation may, from time to time, require. Charter provides the City shall exercise all powers of municipal corporations of 1st class an~ that all powers of the city unless otherwise provided by the Charter, s hall be exercised by Mayor and two commissioners. Therefore, believes the City Council may order the sale of any property owned by the city without any restriction than that sale be made for the reasonable market value of property sold. Some limitations upon the ipower of Council to dispose of city property, but insofar as particular items are iconcerned which are no longer required by the city in order to perform its various ifunctions, believes there is no particular method of making a sale. Good practice would require that sale of p~operty of value or being in demand, should be made pub- licly to the highest bidder, not requirement by law but is common sense. Signed 01ur Johnsen. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of letter and file, carried. Clerk reported that some progress had been made regarding the Purchasing De- ipartment. APRIL 9, 1947 (Cont'd) Mayor There was some discussion regarding a pension system for city employees and suggested that City Treasurer study the new state system and compare with present method in use in Bremerton and made a recommendation. Motion by Mr. Kean anG Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried. APPROVED: Mayo