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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/47 APRIL 16, 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 16, 1947, at lO:O0 o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Engineer, Fire Chis City Attorney and City Treasurer being present. Motion by Mr. Kean and Ers. Haddon to approve minutes of April 9, 1947, as writte carried. Clerk read Notice of Separation for Ray Hackett, Sanitation. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve separation, carried. Notice of Employments were read by Clerk for the following: Elmer A. Richardson, Fire; and Lewis Harris, Recreation. Also read Change in Pay Status for Richard Clemmer Rulon Head and Charles McKeehan, Police. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Employments and Changes in Pay as read, carried. Claim for Damages was presented and read by Clerk for William E. Curtis, 606 12th Street, in the amount of $32.00. Stated on March ll while city was flushing out sewers basement at above address was flooded. Sewer Department when called sent out an employee to check and he had stated the Sewer Department is at fault. Damage to rugs, shower mat, shower curtain and asphalt tile. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the claim be rejected and referred to the City Attorney, carried. Claim for Damages was read by Clerk I'or f~rs. Richard D. Decker, 311 Sixth Street, in the amount of $254.75. Stated on March 21st while leaving recreation center in the evening, fell over a log used as a guard rail near the exit on the east side, which log extended over the cross walk, and there was no warning light. D~mages consisted o~ loss of front teeth, severely cut lip and facial bruises and abrasions and injury in left leg also severe pain and shock. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to deny the claim and refer to the City Attor- ney, carried. Clerk read claim for damages from G.R. Cooper, 60~- 12th, which stated same con- ditions as above. Dmnage for cleaning floors and disinfecting, hand washing, rug suit case and ~ sack of potatoes, in the amount of $25.50. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to reject the claim and refer to the City Attorney, carried. : Clerk read letter from Civil Service Commission which stated that on '~eviewing testimony given at hearing held April lC, 1947, wished to submit following conclusions. (1) Spindle method of handling stock in Water Department is inadequate. (2) Recom- mends ste~s be taken immediately to install bookkeeping system in Water Department that will conform with good accounting practice. (3) Employees of Water Department shall be required to adhere to these practices under penalty of suspension. (4) Find no evidence employees of Water Department have defrauded City and seeming dis- crepancies can be attributed to necessity of expediting war effort. (5) Water De- partment performed outstanding job in maintaining adequate water supply to divergent activities during war years. (6) Unanimous opinion of Commission that suspended em- ployees of the Water Department be returned to their Jobs. (7) Little chance of simi- lar recurrences if less~ns learned from evidence submitted be put into general prac- tice by City Government. Signed W.B. Cook, E.H.T.McGowan, J. Russell and Job_u J. McPherson. ~ayor co~umented that it seemed the recommendations of Civil Service Co~mmlssion are already in effect and have been for some time, to which remarks the Council agreed Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendations be approved and the three men in question be immediately returned to their Jobs, carried. Letter addressed to Mayor and City Council from Water Superintendent was read by Clerk regarding pay status of Mr. Eckland, Mr. Lombard and Mr. Casad for period of suspension pending hearing before Civil Service Commission, requesting pay be allowed on accrued vacation for the period, as there is no definite ruling. If it later de- velops that time should be allowed for this period, accrued leave would be accredited to future leave. Signed C.C.Casad. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the matter be referred to the City At- torney and City Auditor, carried. APRIL 16., 1~47 [Cont'd) Clerk read letter from Board of County Commissioners of Kitsap County, addressed to Mayor, stated at meeting of April 7th, the Board moved to sponsor a committee to be .composed of representatives of various cities and the County to discuss con,non problems iand acquaint one another with administration of respective municipalities. Suggests Imeeting be held at the City Hall in Bremerton on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. and Ivarious councils and mayors be requested to attend. May be the first step in cementing ibetter relationships and understanding of problems within Kitsap County. Question of !fireworks and control of same is answered independently with various degrees of success leach year. Suggested Bremerton correspond with their office as to intent of sale of ifireworks during 1947. Board will cooperate with other cities in every way to make a iuniform procedure. Signed Edgar D. Smith. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the suggestion of a county wide meeting be iapproved and the Mayor's Office or Council Chambers be offered as a place for the meet- ling, and the matter be referred back to the Board of County Con~issioners for the in- ivitations, carried. Letter was read by Clerk from Board of County Commissioners which had been read !at previous Counci~ Meeting regarding sale of fireworks. Also letter from Fire Chief !who stated contacts had been made with the Senior Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber iof Commerce, the Lion's Club and'others, and they are all of the opinion to disapprove iretail sale of Fireworks for July 4. Signed Ernest Yett. Chief Yett was present at the meeting and stated that he had also asked about a !display and they are all in favor of a display if it is controlled by someone with iauthority. Fire Chief recommended that there be no retail sale of fireworks allowed bu~ ~to allow controlled display under proper organization. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and that the iinfoEnation be passed on to the County Commissioners that sale of fireworks will be ihandled in accordance with the ordinance, carried. Clerk read Inter-office Communication from Fire Chief, Attention Superintendent iof Water, requesting hydrant at 637 Washington be raised 18" to allow for freedom of operation of discharge ports. Property owners adjacent to the hydrant are installing ia bulkhead which necessitates raising of hydrant. Signed Ernest Yeti. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to the Commissioner of Pub- !lic Works and Utilities, carried. Letter from Fire Chief, ~ddressed to Mayor, was read by Clerk requesting disposi ition of surplus items of Fire Department: 5-7:00x20 Truck Tires & Tubes (Used) #l Sta- ition; 9-Sections of Old Boiler at #3 Station and 1-Allen Tune-up-Tester Board (Used). !Also has following hydrant equipment on hand; 1-8" Rennsealer Hydrant, new; 8-4" Corey iHydrants; ~d 1-5" Corey Hydrant Inside Assembly. Above items were transferred to Ware Department in 1946 and have never been removed by them. Request Water Department be !asked to remove hydrants from Fire Stations No's i and 3. Signed Ernest Yett, Chief iof the Fire Department. Mayor remarked this letter is in response to his request for a list of surplus iproperty so that Fire Stations could be cleaned up. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and refer the imatter to the City Cl'erk and Purchasing Agent, and the Commissioner of Public Works to itransfer the hydrants and any inter-departmental transfer to be handled at this time, icarried. (Fire Chief to notify City Clerk of any persons who might be interested in this !equipment). Clerk read letter from Chief of Police and Captain in charge of Traffic divi- ision recommending that the taxi cab license of James Ws_lter Butler be revoked as his !police record indicates seven previous convictions for traffic violations in addition i~o violation of Steele Act. Despite many warnings he has again been arrested for Taxi iCruising in violation of City Ordinance No. 1631, Section 7. Recommends his license be !revoked due to his actions as indicated. Signed by C. Lewis and T. K. Phillips. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to set ~he date of the hearing on revokation of taxi cab license of James Walter Butler as April 30, 1947, carried. Letter addressed to City Council from Kieth O. Branch was read by Clerk, re lower Shore Drive Retaining Wall, which stated he had been unable to purchase suffi- cient ~" steel as specified for above wall but could procure 8/8" steel in l0 ~ays. iRequested peEnission to substitute 5/8" steel for ½" and City Engineer be requested !to redesign reinforcement to adapt suoh steel with the least additional cost. If per- !mission is granted construction can be started at once; if not allowed to make sub- istitution a long delay will be necessary. Signed Keith O. Branch. Clerk also read letter from City Engineer re above which stated in rechecking ~steel for the project it is ascertained 2~,000 lbs. is not sufficient amount. In ichanglng from ~" to 5/8" and providing sufficient amount, the quantity will be appro- izimately 38,000 lbs. @ lO~ in place of 25,000 at lO~. Recommends change be made and i~r. Branch be permitted to make substitution of steel according to a revised plan i known as Type O-A to take the place of Type 3. All steel used is to be paid for at ithe rate of lO~ per lb. as bid. Signed E.S.Severance. Letter from City Engineer stating it would be necessary to make changes in a- ibove project as Contractor is unable to secure steel sizes as specified. Change is !also required in Ironsides step entrance requiring additional 15 lineal feet of 10' iwall, itemized changes amounting to an additional sum of $1,591.20 providing Change iwill not require adjustment of time for completion of contract. Change when accepted iby owner shall become and be a part of contract, subject to all conditions there, iexcept as modified by the proposal. Signed E. S. Severance. APRIL 16, 1947 (Conttd) Mr. Gorst explained how the error had been made in figuring the amount of steel which would be required. 5~otionby b~. Gorst and Mr. Ke~n to approve the Change Order, carried. Clerk read letter from Street Superintendent recommending the disposal of One TD-6 International Tractor with Hydraulic Straight Blade Dozer as surplus. Signed J.L.Hat£1eld. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation be approved and the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids, returnable April 1947, carried. Mr. Gorst commented that the City would now receive the D-4 Tractor, which has been ordered for several years, but is now ready for delivery. Letter was read by Clerk addressed to City Council f~om Superintendent of Street and Assistant Superintendent of Sanitation reporting on extra service on CLEAN-UP WEEK Total extra trash delivered to City Dump, 477 yards. Total does not include eztras picked up on the regular runs of sanitation truck or street-cleaning truck. Signed J. L. Hatfield and Sam L. Fisher. Mrs. Haddon remarked that this is a fine report. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file, carried. Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor and City Council from City Attorney, which was in response to request to advise Council as to residential requirements for city employees and what requirements mSght be imposed. State legislature enacted law in 1941 that any city or town may determine residential qualifications for any of its appointive officials or employees, by ordinance, and in absence of ordinance there sha] be no such requirement. Bremerton prior to December 23, 1942, required all employees to be residents of the city, but on that date Council repealed prior ordinance, and by Ordinance No. 1514, provided that there should be no residential qualifications except as required by the city charter, and that only provides that elective officials be residents of the city and makes no provision for appointive officials. In attorney's opinion Council might at any time enact an ordinance providing for residential quali- fications, and until this is done no such qualification exists. Signed Oluf Johnsen. Mayor remarked that eventually all employees should live in the city, but many are living outside the city, and some are buying property outside the city limits. Possibly in the future anyone employed by the city should be a resident of the city. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of letter and refer a copy to each of the Cormnissloners and to the City Clerk, carried. Mayor presented correspondence from Planning & Zoning Commission, relative to sign for Mr. Schricker at Thirteenth & Naval, to the City Clerk to be filed. Further reported that the permit to erect the sign as proposed in final plan has been issued now by ~r. McCloud. Clerk read report from Department of Public Health addressed to City Commis- sioners reporting on program for improving Restaurant Sanitation. Reported on survey which at present shows sanitation rating for establishments of 81.7% and an enforce- ment rating of 86%. Improvement is due to improved sanitation. Increased availabi- lity of materials and equipment. Stabilization of personnel, making it possible to train individual workers in proper methods of food handling. Rating compares favor- ably with other areas within state. Signed by Sam I. Reed, Chief Division of Sani- tation; Forwarded by Floyd R. Town, M.D., Health Officer. Mayor connnented he had requested this report. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file, carried. Clerk read form letter from Association of Washington Cities regarding annual convention to be held at Port Angeles, May 15 and 16th. Letter asked for information regarding (1) Exhibits. (2) Official Delegates. (3) Meal Reservations. (4) Recreation Trips. Post Card Questionnaires were enclosed for mailing the information. Mrs. Haddon suggested using pictures of Bremerton's new street flusher as an exhibit. Motion by ~. Kean and ~r. Gorst to refer the correspondence to City Clerk to select the delegates and make the necessary arrangements, carried. Letter from J. L. Hunt, 738 Marine Drive, Bremerton, Washington, was read by' Clerk regarding application to purchase or rent tide flat land at the head of the bay between state highway and government railroad. Land to be used for fuel yard and conm~ercial loading and unloading of lumber and fuel. Signed by J. L. Hunt. Mayor commented that Mr. Hunt had been in to see him in regard to above and MayoV had told Mr. Hunt that the property in question had not yet been acquired by the ~ity, but it might be well for Mr. Hunt to get his request in. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r..Gorst to refer to the Mayor to be filed in "Head of the Bay" file, carried. Mayor presented letter from Earl H. Harkins, lll8 Pitt Street, Bremerton, re- questing support for his appointment by the Governor as a member of the new State Park and Recreation Commission. City A~torney had prepared Resolution No. 5V6 and read it, as follows: WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Washington has enacted legislation es- tablishing a State parks and recreation commission and such legislation has been ap- proved by the governor of said State; and APRIL 16, 1947 (Cont'd) WHEREAS said Commission is to be appointed by the Honorable Mon C. Wallgren, governor of said State; and WHEREAS Earl H. Harkins is a resident of the City of Bremerton and has demon- strated by his past service to the City of Bremerton and County of Kit sap and State of Washington that he is well qualified for membership on said board; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLMED by the City Council that the said Earl H. Harkins be recommended for appointment as a member of the State Parks and Recreation Commis- sion; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the governor of the State of Washington and to Mr. H. T. Martin, Director of State Parks. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 16th day of April, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 576 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. ttaddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk read letter from City Engineer addressed to City Councilwhich stated Highway Department has agreed to construct Adelle Avenue Entrance from State Highway No. 21 providing the City Furnishes the right of way. Right of way is described as follows: ~'All of lots 7, 8 and 33, Block B, Oyster Bay Addition, Section 15, Township 21 North, Range i E.W.M., lying South and East of right of way of State Highway No. 21. The Easterly portions of Lots 9, l0 and ll, Block B, Oyster Bay Addition, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot ll, Block B, Oyster Bay Addition, Section 15, Township 21 North, Range I E.W.M., thence N Ol°17t 26" E. 90.04 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 9; thence N 89°21'28" W 69.00 feet along the North line of said Lot 9; thence S 36°24'50'' E a distance of 112.82 feet to the point of beginning. Bearings and distance are based on Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, coordinate of p.o.b. N - 213,332.83, E - 1,548,671.66. Map en- closed with description in red. Recommended an appraisal be made immediately by two competent appraisers. Signed E. S. Severance. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation be approved and two appraisers be obtained immediately, carried. Clerk reported it is now time to open bids on construction of comfort stations at Manette Playfield. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Ke~ to open the bids, carried. Clerk opened and read bids as follows: A.P.Hendrix, 1926 Sixth Street; Certified Check No. 190, $250.00; Amount of Bid $4,687.00; Alternate $4,998.00. Commercial Build,rs, 129 First Street; 5% Bid Bond; Amount of Bid, $4,V40.00; Alternate $5,250.00. Keith 0. Branch, 2618 East llth; Bid Bond; Amount of Bid $4,?39.07; Alternate $4,226.18. Thompson Construction Company, Route 3 Box 555, Bremerton; Cashier's Check No. 815465, ~$300.00; Amount of Bid $5,640.00; Alternate $5,977.00. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the bids to Committee of the Whole, City Engineer and City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, carried. City Attorney read Resolution No. 577, regarding change on handling stores for Water Department, as follows: WHEREAS, the uniform classification for municipal water utilities prescribed by the Division of Municipal Corporations in the office of the State Aucitor, as well as good accounting practice, requires that the position of storekeeper for the municipal water ~epartment be under the supervision of the General Accounting Office rather than under the supervision of the foreman of the distribution division. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the following transfers be made in the 194V bugger: From: Salaries and Wages - Distribution StorekeeRer 1.32 to 1.45 per hour $3,320.00 To : Salaries and Wages - General Office From: Maintenance & Operation - Distribution Material & Supplies for Storeroom 500.00 To : Maintenance & Operation - General Office BE IT FURriER RESOLVED that any charges made to date to these two items in the 194V budget be transferred to the General Office budget. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and atteste~by the Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 16th day of April, 194V. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 577 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. APHIL 16, 1947 (Cont'd) Attorney reported that on December 6, 1943, the City had entered into a contract for the sale of property to 0. E. Bemnett and his wife Maude E. Bennett, the property is in Charleston and was acquired by the city to protect LID Assessments at the time. The contract was approved by Resolution. Now the Bennetts have entered into negotia- tions to sell the property, or their equity in same, to Clarence J. Swan and wife, but must secure the approval of the City Council to do so. Attorney remarked he had pre- pared an assignment and he and the City Treasurer recommended that the Council approve the assignment. The original purchase price was $750.00 but there is only a balance due on the contract of $200.00. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the assignment be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to execute the approval of the City of Bremerton of the assignment, carried. Attorney reported he had been asked to check on ordinance regarding signs on streets and sidewalks in regard to advertising campaigns. Mayor commented that someone from the high school had been in asking about signs on the sidewalks to advertise one of the activities, and he had asked the Attorney to check on the matter. Attorney re- marked that the ordinance prohibits any defacing of sidewalks, but that the ordinance was passed in July, 1921. At this time a number of "Girl Scout Leaders" entered the meeting. Mayor ex- plained what the council was discussing at the time and enquired as to their opinion, whether the ordinance should be strictly enforced or repealed. Most seemed of the opinion that the ordinance should be enforced. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to advise the Chief of Police to enforce pro- visions of Ordinance No. 732, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, ~o; Mr. Oorst, yes. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the revision of Ordinance No. 732 be re- ferred to the Committee of the Whole, carried. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mrs. ttaddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority of the Council, carried. Mayor commented that by degrees it seemed the City was getting away from having payday on the 5th and 20th of the month, and that the City Clerk had been instructed to pay only on the 5th and 20th. Further stated this had become necessary as the pay rolls had been coming in several days before the pay period they covered was ended. The disposal of the venetian blinds was questioned, and Clerk reported this is the date set for opening of bids on same, but that no bids had been received, and they would now be disposed of to the best interests of the city. Mayor remarked that the Queen of the Apple Blossoms, from Wenatchee, would soon be here, and reported how she and attendants would be entertained in Bremerton. Motion by I~ir. Kean an~ ~fr. Gorst to recess the meeting to Saturday, April 19, 1947, at lO:O0 a.m., carried. erk ~. Mayo r APRIL 19, 1947 Recessed ~eeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commis- sioner Gorst, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present. Clerk read letter from City Engineer tabulating bids submitted for construction of Comfort Station, ~ianette Playfield. Recommends contract be awarded to Keith Branch for Alternate No. 1 structure in the amount of $4,739.0V and contract executed. States City Auditor says money is provided for the improvement. Motion by h'~. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and direct the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent to do as suggested, and that unsuccessful bidders be returned their checks, carried. Claim for Damages was read by Clerk from Leonard E. Vinkenes, Route 8 Box 3033, Bremerton, in the amount of $21.50. The water mepartment had dUg two holes about 18" deep and 2' wide and there were no danger signals posted around the holes, Accident happened about 4:45 p.m. April 16, 194~. Itemized Claim. Attorney stated he would like to make a reconm~endation on the handling of claims before this one is disposed of. Suggested that Council should not move to reject the claim but only refer it to the City Attorney. In the past some of the claimants had heard that their claims were rejected by the Council, and frequently this caused them to consult an attorney, and refuse to miscuss the claim with the Insurance Company representative. Further stated that representative of the Insurance Company was in Bremerton every Tuesday at ~ich time he woul~ investigate claims which had been re- ceived for damages. APRIL 19, 1947 (Cont'd) Mayor commented that the above method of handling claims would be O.K. but that ithe person who filed a claim should be notified as to the disposition of such claim. Attorney stated that his office would notify claimants of the receipt and dis- iposition of such claims. Motion by ~r. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the claim to the City Attorney for in- ivestigation and recommendation, carried. Clerk read letter from City Attorney which stated on February 15, 1947, car idriven by Richard W. Laber, son of Math J. Later, damaged a street light standard at i4th & Washington and damages amounted to $216.68. Insurance company agreed to relmburs~ iCity for repairs upon execution of release in favor of Math J. Laber. Attorney recom- imends the settlement and that Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute release. Signed iOluf Johnsen. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation, carried. Letter from Mrs. Irene Parkins, 621 Shore Drive, addressed to Mayor was read by iClerk re rumors that she has heard that the street on Shore Drive due to the new re- ~itaintng wall being built will be only 14 feet wide. Her garage is built on to house land if street is only that wide will be unable to get car in and out, and there is no !other way to fix it. Needs at least 18 feet. Signed Mrs. Irene Parkins. Motion by ~ir. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to aclG~owledge receipt of the letter and irefer to the City Engineer for recommendation, carried. ~ Clerk read letter from "Greater Victoria 24th May Celebration Association", !addressed to Mayor. Letter states March 3 letter of invitation was sent to City of Bremerton to participate in their celebration through a band, drill team, float or iuniformed group. No reply has been received and wish to again extend invitation. iProgram will build up to grand parade in morning of 24th and Indian Regatta in after- !noon. Many events will be arranged. Signed Norman Foster, Executive Secretary. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the matter to the Chamber of Commerce, !reciting that it will be impossible for the City to participate, and copy of the letter ibe addressed to Mr. Foster, carried. i Clerk presented certified copy of Findings of Fact, Opinion, and Order, dated April 15, 1947, from Department of Transportation vs. Bremerton-Charleston Transporta- itlon Company, regarding route changes and rate changes in th~ city, to be effective ap- ~proximately May l, 1947. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and make matter of record and refer to the City Attorney, carried. Notice of Hearing on Department of Public Utilities vs. Pacific Telephone & Tele- igraph Co., was also presented by Clerk. Hearing re application for approval of tariff revisions providing for increase in rate to be held Windsor Room, New Washington H~ el, !tnd & Stewart Street, Seatt~ , Washington, on May 5, 1947, at lO:O0 a.m. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and refer to the City Attorney for reco~nendation, carried. Clerk read application from Irwin D. Poll, 630 Burwell for Card room at place icl business known as "Lost Chance". Motion by Mr. ~tean and ~ir. Gorst to refer applicat-ion to the Police Department, : carried. Letter from Bremerton Gardens, lO14 Parkside Drive, was read by Clerk re Dedica- ition Deed conveying to the City of Bremerton public ways and ~utility facilitie~ at ~Bremerton Gardens, which had been presented to City Attorney for his opinion in Feb- ruary. Attorney had informed that the deed was in order and would be submitted to City Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities for approval. March 18, 1947, writer called on above two men and discussed matter to see if anything else was desired before presenting matter to the City Council. They stated it would be pre- sented at next council meeting and letter would be sent within week with information as to result. To date no information received. Sale of Bremerton Gardens is almost com- !pleted but title cannot be conveyed until Dedication Deed has been accepted and deliv- ered to the City. Signed Lee S. Forbes, Property Manager. Mr. Gorst commented that there had been some unforseen difficulties in the mat- ter, but they would work on it. ~otion by ~r. Gorst and ~r. Kean to refer the matter to the Commissioner of Pub- lic Norks and the City Engineer for recommendation, carried. Clerk enquired about the convention of Association of Washington Cities which is to be held in Port Angeles, and stated the matter had been referred to him at the last imeeting, but he felt the Council should appoint delegates, and then Clerk could take ~care of the reservations. Mayor commented that the convention at Port Angeles was to ibe Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16, and then the rhododendron festival at Port !Townsend, on Saturday and possibly the persons who attended at Port Angeles could also iattend the festival. Mr. Gorst stated that the Water convention is to be held Thursday, Friday an~ iSatur~ay so he would be at that convention. Motion by }~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst that Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Wyckoff be appointed as !delegates to the convention and make the necessary arrangements, carried. Further ~iscussion ensued on suggested exhibits, etc. There was some discussion and review on past requests for "Bingo" and "Keno" !games, as well as slot and pinball machines. APRIL 19, 1947 (Cont'd) City Treasurer reported that he had negotiated for $360,000 worth of bonds as the cost had dropped 4/32 of a point. Also reported that a gentleman had been in to request that he be allowed to d~np stumps on ~e old Tracytin Sanitation Dump, but Treasurer had told him there was no use taking the request to the Council as the Dump had just been cleaned up and stumps would not be allowed there. City Attorney reported that study was being made of the license fees and any changes that should be effective on new licenses. Also that he had secured a list of licenses issued by various cities in Washington from the Association of Washington Cities. Suggestion was made that the Attorney, Treasurer and Clerk make study and recommendations assisted by various department heads as necessary, then the Commission could discuss the ordinances one at a time. City Attorney reported that he had discussed an ordinance licensing private det- ectives wi~ the detective chief in Seattle as Seattle has such a license. Mayor commented that a Mr. Rice, 331 Adelle Street, had contacted him and stated the caterpillars would be bad this ye~. The city has sprayed where they have trees. Some ~scusslon ensued on the possibility of insisting that all trees be sprayed by property owners. It was stated the City had appropriated money to spray several years ago. City Attorney agreed to check on ordinance. It was also remarked by the Mayor that a gentleman from the telephone union was in and wanted the city to protest that telephone service is inadequate, but it was agreed by Council that the City had not suffered and until such time that the depart- ment heads complained no protests should be made. There was some discussion on City employees attitude toward paydays being held on the 8th and 20th, instead of when checks are completed. It was decided to leave the matter of issuing the checks to the Clerk's discretion. City Attorney remarked that ~t the regular council meeting on Wednesday the Coun- ci~ had authorized the appointment of two appraisers for the property on Adelle (en- trance to hospital), and since that time Attorney had talked to the Engineer who won- dered why it is necessary to get two appraisers as the property is not worth very much. Attorney suggested 'the appointment of Clare Fulmer to make the appraisal. Mayor sug- gested it be left in the City Attorney's hands. Mayor reported on a Tourist Conference he had attended at the University of Wash- ington. Stated it was a very interesting meetlng and told how Indiana handled state parks an~ 'tourists. No ~efinite action was taken at the meeting except that it was decided that Washington State should be used in any campaign. City Treasurer reported that Civil Service Secretary Examiner and himself had studied the State Retirement Law, and that it is very similar to the present city re- tirement. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried. oi i1' APPROVED: Mayor'