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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/47 JUNE 4, 1947 The regular council meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall on Wednesday, June 4, 1947, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor !Kean presiding, Commissioner Gorst, City Treasurer and City Attorney being present. Clerk read minutes of regular and special meetings held on May 28, 1947. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Oorst to approve minutes as read, carried. Notice of Employment was read by Clerk rot the following: Loraine Lichter, Buil- ding; Elsie L. Fitz Patrick, City Hall; Howard M. Larman, Fire; and Virginia M. Stitzel, Recreation. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve temporary non-civil service appoint- ~ments as read, carried. JUNE 4, 1947 (Cont'd) Clerk read Change in Pay Status for Harshall Castroni, Cemetery; John R. Colley and Roy T. ~osley, Police. Motion by Mr. Kean and Hr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay as read, carried. Reports of Separation were read by Clerk for the following: Elizabeth R. 0'Brien, Building; Edna C. Neilsen, City Hall; and Elmer A. Richardson, Fireman. Motion by Hr. Gorst and Nr. Kean to approve sepamations, carried. Clerk read letter from International Association of Fire Fighters, addressed to ~ayor and Con~issioners extending invitation for commissioners to be guests at regu- lar monthly meeting of Local #43? at 6:00 p.m., June 6, 1947, at Headquarters Station, 81V Pacific. Also extended standing invitation to attend any future meetings. Signed Ray C. Whitney, Secretary. Mayor con~ented that the National Secretary for Fire Fighters Association had called and asked about a raise in pay for the firemen. Mayor reported he had told the secretary that the matter was out of the commissioner's hands as the firemen had gone to the people, and not discussed raise with the city council, and that the people had voted against a raise for firemen, and so it seemed the City Commissioners should do nothing. Suggested that contents of letter be noted and letter filed. Copy of letter from Pollution Control Commission addressed to James W. Carey & Associates was read by Clerk, re Bremerton Sewerage-~inal Plans. Letter stated final plans and specifications of project are approved with following provisions. (1) Minor provision that may be necessary due to possibility of further investigation will be taken care of prior to construction. (~) If method provided of discharging slumge that is digested into the receiving body of water prove objectionable after trial operation and further tests, the City shall agree to provide an approved alternate metho~ of sludge disposal. Jack Taylor, Director. ~otion by Er. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the letter be filed, carried. Clerk read letter addressed to ~ayor and City Council from City Auditor recommend- ing the drawing of a resolution directing transfers from various funds to Sanitation Fund, total amount $1,332.89, as Sanitation Fund should not be penalized by deducting from revenue amounts paid in lieu of taxes to other funds. Lease between U.S. and Cit on mormitory property provides the government shall pay ~2,100.00 per year less pay- ments in lieu of taxes. If transfer is made the Sanitation F~md will receive $2,100.0 to ~ich it is entitled as owner of the property. ~dotion by ~[r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and refer the matter to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution, carried. ~ Letter from City Auditor was read by Clerk recommending settlement for telephone charges during the strike on a basis of 40% reduction on individual telephone bills and elimination of any charge for trunks running to the switchboard. The matter had been ~iscussed with Mr. Lewis representing the tSlephone company. Signed Wendell R. ~aa. ~otion by ~r. Kean and Hr. Gorst to approve the recommendation, carried. Mr. Hunter, attorney from Marion Gartand's office, was present representing Mr. k~muons snd ~r. Parkhurst, who desired to arrange for the transfer of a taxi operator's license. ~r. Hunter stated however that he would like to have the matter postponed as ~arion Garland, Jr., was familiar with the ease an~ is out of town. It was agreed that the matter could be carried over to a recessed meeting to be held Friday. Clerk read circular letter from Association of Washington Cities, re increase in telephone rates which has been requested by Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company. Executive committee suggests all cities affected by the increase where City Council deems it advisable adopt a resolution opposing the application, or whatever action is deemed ~roper locally. If resolution is adopted certified copy should be filed with Stste Department of Public Utilities. Immediate action should be taken, and request that Association of Washington CitSes be notified of any action taken. It was remarked that the Notice of Hearing on increase in rates had already been referred to Chamber of Co~mmerce as local business would be effected by incrcase much more than city. I~iotion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Corst to note contents of letter and file, carried. Letter from City Attorney addressed to Dlayor and City Co~ncil was read by Clerk which is in reply to request as to whether or not it will be necessary to pass resolu- tion or ordinance for military leave, in order to make effective the provisions of Rem. Rev. Stat. Section 851~-1 which provides that officers or employees of city who is a member of National Guard, or of the Army, ~avy or ~arine Corps, shall be granted military leave of absence not exceeding 1~ days each calendar year. During leave he shall receive normal pay, less ~aount of base pay received for performance of any active training duty. Proof of amount and receipt of base pay for such service is to be made in such manner as state auditor may require. City Attorney reports he has received form of certificate which state~ auditor employs and which is reconm~ended for use by cities and other political sub-divisions. Attached copy. Does not feel or- dinance or resolution is necessary. Certificate provides for proof of amount of base pay and authorized deduction of that amount from the amount due for services to the city. Feels use of this certificate will amply protect the city of Bremerton and ther~ should be very little confusion in making deductions from regular salary warrant. Hayor commented military leave would be separate from other vacation leave, and that City Clerk should notify Payroll Clerk, Secretary Examiner of Civil Service and City Auditor, and should also provide the forms. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of letter anm file, carried. JUNE 4, 194V (Cont'd) }.~ayor co~mmented that there is no report as yet on leasing space on Second Street Dock to Olympic Aviation. A proposed lease had been presented to them, and they had in turn suggested several changes and all concerned would meet and work out a solution. Clerk read letter from James W. Carey & Associates, 1917 First Avenue, Seattle 1 Washington, addressed to Mayor and Eity Commissioners, which stated they were enclosln five sets oS' detailed plans and specifications for construction of Projects No. iaud 2 of proposed pressure sewerage system and sewage treatment plants at and for Bremer- ton. 91 drawings in each set of plans and 197 pages of written material in each set of specifications. 5 more copies will be furnished as soon as they can be bound. Also five copies of estimate of cost of construction of project, summary of which is (1) Using Universal Cast Iron Pipe, $1,124,430.00. (2) Using Cement-Asbestos Pipe (Transite) $1,051,769.00. (3) Using Centrifugal Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe $1,086,501.00. This is being furnished in accordance with engineering contract dated December 26, 1946. Date of delivery of plans and documents are in accordance with contract and extensions of time granted. Express thanks and appreciation for helpful suggestions and assistance given by Mayor, Commissioners, City Engineer and other of- ficials and employees. Signed James W. Carey. Mayor remarked that one set had been made available to Captain Keating for study and perhaps this would change the attitude and recommendation to the Navy Department. Motion by ~r. Gorst and Mr. Kean that James W. Carey & Associates be hotified of the receipt of the plans and specifications, carried. It was agreed that the engineering work had been well done, and that the p~ans an~ specifications were very complete. Clerk read letter from City Eugineer addressed to Mayor and City Council, re Street Ends abutting tide lands, Hayward Avenue, Manette, map attached which shows Hayward Avenue between lower Shore Drive and Tide Lands. Tide Lands and Lots 3 and 4, Block 24, Original Town of Decatur are owned by Mr. Les Wright. Suggests and recom- mends that Westerly 22', except Northerly 40' be vacated in lieu of Easterly 28' of Tide Lands being deeded to the City. More complete description will be given if re- co~uendation meets with Co~mission's approval. Portion of map in green shows Tide Lands to be deeded to the City, and the portion in red shows part of street to be vacated. Also suggests certain other streets in vicinity to be processed in a like manner. Signed E.S.Severance. Mr. Gorst explained the situation in detail and why such recon~endation had been made. I~otion by Mr. Gmrst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to a Committee of the Whole, carried. Treasurer reported that in regard to SW corner of 10th & Pennsylvania several quests had been received to sell the 40 foot place on the corner but that the Com- mis~ioners had always wanted to keep it as a possible site for a playfield. There are assessments against this property totalling ~370.30, which includes the interest, and if the Park Department wishes title they should pay off the principal and interest~ Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to direct the City Treasurer and City Clerk to transfer enough funds from the Park Department to take care of the assessments, taxes, etc., carried. It was further reported by Treasurer that there is an additional $303.53 on as- sessments against the bathing beach in Manette and on the Warren Avenue Playfield. Motion byNr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to direct the payment of the assessments and taxes, carried. Treasurer reported there are still some outstanding charges on assessments, etc., against other departments, and they would be taken up soon. Attorney in reply to inquiry from the ~ayor reported that he had contacted the reputed owners of the lots in Capitol Hill District about which petition had been re- ~ ceived, and had no reply from one letter, and the other reputed owner claimed not to i own the lot in question. Clerk reported it is now time set for opening of bids on Concrete Retaining Wall i gutter anm stairway along Lower Shore Drive. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to open the bids, carried. Bids were opened and read by Clerk as follows: Thompson Construction Company, Route 3 Box 555, Bremerton; Bid Bond enclosed; Total mnotmt of bid $23,395.00. Keith 0. Branch; 2616 E. llth, Bremerton; Bid Bond; $23,544.00. Sam Linden, 903 Broadway, Bremerton; Bid Bond; $19,836.25. Starbird Construction, Box 565, Bremerton; Bid Bond; $24,783.00. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the bids to the City Engineer for tabu- lation ~'~d recommendation, carried. Mayor commented there had been some discussion about lights for various play- fields, and it had been decided they should be set up separately. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be in- structed to call for bids for lights for the Warren Avenue and Manette Tennis Courts, and for Evergreen Park Horseshoe Court on specifications to be prepared by the City Engineer, carried. JUNE 4, 1947 (Cont'd) Mayor commented that the barge had been received at the Second Street Dock but no ~ang plank, and that he would get au estimate on t!~e .o~,~ o~ ~-~o ~t; cleaned, scraped and painted. Nfs. Lieseke has a gang plank she will sell for $65.00, but it should be looked at first. When an estimate is received on cleaning and scraping the float the City Clerk can be directed to call for bids. Further commented that some time when hanson Construction Company is over in Bremerton to do some work for Black Ball the City could have them put in a couple of piles to secure the float properly. It w~s further commented by the Mayor that Stanley Wynstra, Superintendeut of Schools, had been in to see him, and that the school wants to use the gym at the re- creation center for general classes each day until 12:~0, and two days until 4:30, and that this would not be in conflict with city's plans, and would mean additional revenue. They are willing to pay $1,$00.00 including the restaurant, etc. In return it had been suggested they pay a little more, serve banquets when required and pay 6~ of gross received. ~r. Wynstra was to present the plan to School Board. ~otion by ~r. Kean and ~r. Gorst to allow all bills if approved by a majority of the Con~ission, carried. There was some discussion on the state law establishing pension and retirement system on a state wide basis. It was suggested that the City Treasurer and Civil Service Commission Secretary-Examiner should study the matter, and see what advantages and disadvantages there would be to such a state wide plan. Sugeestlon was made that the Association of Washington Cities should be contacted to announce that Bremerton was interested in suggestions and plans of other cities. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk advise the Executive Com- mittec of the Association of Washington Citiew that Bremerton is making a study of the pension anm retirement system with the thought in mind of participating in the state wide system, and advise the City Clerk what other cities have announced in- tention of coming in at this time~ carried. ~obion by ~r. Kean and ~Ir. Gorst to recess until Friday, June 6, 1947, at 10:00 a.m., carried. JUNE 6, Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the ~!ayor's Office on Friday, June 6, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Nayor Kean presiding, Commission Gorst, City Attorney aud City Treasurer being present. Clerk read letter from City Engineer tabulating bids on Additional Retaining Wall, Lower Shore Drive, as follows: Starbird Construction $2~,78~.00; Keith O. Branch ~2~,~4.00; Thompson Construction $2~,400.00; Sam Linden, $19,856.~5. Recommended award of bl~ to Sam Linden and that contract be executed. Signed E.S.Severance. Attorney suggested if the contract is awarded as recommended at this time that the award be made subject to passage of' emergency ordinance appropriating funds. To ~Jate have not been able to pass emergency appropriation as one member of the Commis- sion is out of town. ~otion by hr. Gorst and hr. Kean that the bid of Sam Linden be accepted and con- tract awarded subject to passage of emergency ordinance appropriating funds for the work, carried. Letter from City Engineer re Floodlighting System at various pl~yfields was read ~y Cler!~ as follows: ~anette Tennis Court, $1,200.00; Warren Avenue £ennis Court, ~l,~O0.00; Evergreen Park~Horseshoe Courts, ~1,200.00. Estimates cost as above. ~:eco~uends bid be advertioed for June 18, 1947. ~otion by ~r. Keau and ~1r. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent pro- ceed to call for bibs as recommended, carried. Clerk read letter addressed to ~ayor and Cormuissioners notifying that V.P.Park- burst has purchased Service Club Cab Co., owned by H.L.Jones and Emery E~nmons, and granting authority to the City to transfer city licenses to Parkhurst, numbers 27 and 28. Signed H.L.Jones by Narion Garland, Jr., and Emery E~ons, 106 Dietz Building. Also read letter addressed to ~ayor and Conm~issioners applying for transfer of permits to engage in taxi business and right to use exclusively designated stands to Parkhurst, from H.L.Jones and Emery Ermr~ons (Service Club Cab Company) to V.P. Parkhurst 225 Second Street. Also stated check payable to City Treasurer for $~0.00 transfer fee was deposited. Clerk remarked no check was attached and Treasurer stated no check had been re- ceived by his office. Notion by ~r. Kean and ~Xr. Gorst to refer the applications to the Police Depart- ment and City Attorney for recommendation, carried. JUNE 6, 1947 (Cont'd) Card from Seattle Park Department was read by Clerk which stated rules of Seattle Park Department are being printed and when they are ready will send a copy. Mayor r~marked he had requested copy of rules and they might help in the opera- tion of Bremerton,s parks. Attorney reported he had called Thompson Construction Company and asked that a letter be written stating their version of the contract on Gorst Creek Pumping Sta- tion contract as there is some disagreement as to just what the contract includes, but that the letter has not yet been received. ~iayor spoke on the subject of raffles, and remarked it seemed that such a pri- vilege is being abused, as there seems to be too many raffles and although they are in a good cause they are getting to be somewhat of a nuisance, and if the privilege is abused too much, raffles will have to be denied. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried. APPROVED: /City~&rk ~ Mayor