HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/47 JUNE 11,
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in thc
I~Iayor's Office on June 11, 1947, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner
Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Engineer, City Attorney and City Treasurer being
present.
}~otion by }~r. Kean and ~r. Gorst to approve minutes of previous meetings as
written, carried.
Clerk read Notices of Employment for William Alexander, Virginia Caley, Kenneth
Chase, Jack Dunn, Don Heinrich and James Wiley, Recreation.
~[otion by 5Ir. Kean and ]~rs. Haddon to approve temporary non-civil service:,ap-
pointments as read, carried.
Change in Pay Status was read by Clerk for Ruby Sponsler, Water.
5'lotion by ~Ir. Gorst and ~¥~r. Kean to approve Change in Pay~ carried.
Clerk presented Pinball Location License Application at Yellow Cab Waitin~ Room,
signed by Thomas 0. Barrieau, 1~5 Washington. Approved by Chief of Police.
Council discussed location and opinion was that such a location might be pat-
ronized by minors and possibly the matter should be considered more thoroughly.
~otion by I,[rs. Haddon and ]~r. Kean to take application under advisement, carried
~,~arion Garland, Attorney, was present in connection with the transfer of taxi-
cab permit and right to use exclusively designated stand from Emery Emmons to V.L.
Parkhurst. 5'latter had been presented at previous co~mcll meeting and had been referre
to City Attorney and Police Department. City Attorney reported that Captain Phillips
had been unable to contact ~r. Parkhurst, but possibly could do so before the meeting
was over. },'~r. Garland co~mmented that this would keep new cabs from coming in to
Bremerton, as if the transfer were made it would be made to an established cab com-
pany.
City Astorney read Ordinance No. 17~2, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1461, entitled "An Ordinance
for Licensing and Regulating the Operation of Certain Amusement 5~achines and other
]Devices and Games for use by the Public, providing penalties for the violation there-
of and fixing the effective date of this ordinance," and declaring an emergency.
I~otion by ~r. Kean and ~,lr. Gorst to pass Ordinance No. 1752 as read, carried as
follows: ~r. Kean, yes; ~rs. Haddon, yes; I~lr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk read letter dated June 6, 1947, addressed to ~.layor and City Oouncil from
City Attorney regarding recommendation on voucher submitted by Thompson Construction
for ~494.77 extras furnished on Gorst Creek Pump Station contract. Reviewed the case
and City Attorney stated he had discussed the matter with water superintendent and
supply foreman and ~r. Thompson, and on basis of information feels voucher should not
be approved in full amount claimed. Conditions of contract tn,~,Article 7 are that no
employee of the city has power to approve any work to change contract and no charge
for extra work will be allowed unless such extra work has been authorized in writing
and price stated. With reference to copper downspout claim in s_mount ~116.00, which
was installed at the request of supply foreman. If downspout should be placed on
building feels contractor should be required to attach a spout of the same design and
material as that on the original building. If downspout was not contemplated any
additional work could have been authorized only by City Council, and apparently no
such authorization has been granted. Attorney's opinion is that the city is liable
for all items in the voucher except the charge for copper downspout. S~gned 01ur
JUNE 11, 1947 (Cont'd)
General discussion ensued on department heads authorizing extra work, entailing
extra expense on contracts without I'irst securing change order from City Council, and
that this might possibly serve as a lesson to others in the future.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation of the City
A~torney, carried.
It was suggested that possibly some solution could be worked out so that the
contractor could be paid for the work as there is some basis for the charge, but that
such matters should go through the proper channels.
Letter from John J. McPherson, Secretary-Examiner, Civil Service Commission,
addressed to City Council, was read by Clerk. Copy of 47-48 statement from Civil Ser-
vice Assembly was attached. Bremerton has budgeted $50.00 each yaar for membership
since department was organized, which should be quota under the old rules. Assembly,
however, failed to learn of Bremerton's war-time growth and billed us for ~25.00,
balance returning to general fund. Grants which have been allowed the Assembly from
various research foundations have been discontinued and the organization must be self-
sustaining. New rules set fee for cities having 200 to 500 employees at $100.00.
Figures had not been made public when 1947 budget was prepared and figure was again
set at :$50.00. It will therefore be necessary to transfer $50.00 from miscellaneous
item in budget to provide payment of fee. Assembly's service has been great help and
should be even more helpful in the future.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the request for transfer and direct
the city auditor to prepare the voucher, carried.
Clerk read letter from City Auditor re Contract No. 96 with Keith 0. Branch for
retaining wall at Warren Avenue Playfield in the amount of $2,601.00 plus tax. Budget
appropriation is only $1,500.00, and it was intention to make additional funds availabl
from Park & Playfield Buildings & Improvements & L.I.D. Assessments. Transfer was not
requested aud it is now requested that authorization be given for transfer of $1,500.00
from Park & Playfield Buildings & Improvements & L.I.D. Assessments to Retaining Wall
Warren Avenue in Park General - Capital Outlay Budget. Also item in Park General
Capital Outlay Division for Retaining Wall & Fence - Nanette, for $3,500.00. Contract
has been let and other items included, making total $1B,703.00. Total expenditure
under contract should be charged to Park & Playfield Buildings & Improvements and
L.I.D. Assessments, and $3,500.00 for Retaining Wall & Fence - Manette, should be
transferred. Auditor requests authorization of transfer.
Mayor suggested perhaps there would be other transfers in connection with the
overall plan on playfields and possibly they should all be made at one time when it
was ascertained just what would be necessary, that there is plenty of money budg6ted,
Out possibly it is set up in the wrong bracket. Clerk remarked that the Clerk's
Office does not like to carry items in the red.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and direct
that the transfer of funds be made, carried.
Claim for Damages was presented by Clerk from Mrs. John H. Short, lOV S. Wycoff
in the amount of $35.54. Damages suffered to 1939 Plymouth Sedan when it was side-
swiped by a City of Bremerton Dump Truck near the Junior College. Listed witnesses who
would testify it was the truck driver's negligence which caused the accident.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer damage claim to City Attorney, carrie~.
Clerk presented Claim for D~nages from Mrs. Lewis E. Hagbo, 1111 North Mont-
gomery, who was injured by cast iron plate which was being used as a door to stove at
Bremerton City Park near end of Park Avenue. Plate fell outward and down and struck
her foot, causing swelling, pain and non-use of the foot. Claims city is negligent in
not supplying a safe door, and that the door is still being used with the approval of
the caretaker. Itemized claim in the amount of $48.00.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the claim to the City Attorney,
carried.
Ordinance No. 1731 was read by Clerk, second reading, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE appropriating funds for street improvements and declaring an
emergency.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1731 on final reading,
carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; ~rs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk presented petition signed by 22 property omnuers requesting improvement
Of alley in Blocks 5 and 8, Phillips Addition to Bremerton, and letter from City En-
gineer re above recommending that a resolution be passed ordering such improvement.
Stated petition was signed by 87% of the property owners.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation be approved and the
resolution prepared for the improvement, carried.
Resolution No. ~88 was read by Clerk, as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON:
Section 1. That the public interest requires the following improvements to be
made.
Section ~. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Bremer-
ton to order the improvement of the alley in Blocks 5 and 8, Phillips Addition to
Bremerton, lying between Burwell Street and Gregory Nay, extending from High Avenue
to State Avenue, by clearing, grading and surfacing with concrete pavement lA' wide
JUNE tl, 1947 (Cont'd)
and 6'! thick, together with the doing of any and all other work in connection there-
with as may be necessary to make such improvements a complete job, all in accordance
with plans and specifications to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk in
the City of Bremerton, reference to which is hereby made for further particulars.
Section 3. The City Engineer of the City of Bremerton is hereby directed to
submit to the City Council at or prior to the date fixed for hearing protests to said
improvements, the estimated cost and expense of such an improvement, and a state-
merit of tile proportionate amount thereof, which should be borne by the property
within the proposed assessment district, and a statement of the aggregate assessed
valuation of the real estate, exclusive of improvements, within such proposed dis-
trier, according to the valuation last placed upon it for the purpose of general
taxation, together with a diagram or plan showing thereon the lots, tracts, and par-
eels of land and other property which will be specially benefited thereby and the es-
timated amount of the cost and expense of such improvements to be borne by such lot,
tract or parcel of land or other property.
Section 4. That there shall be assessed against that portion of the property
i lying between the teEnini of said improvement and extending back from the marginal
:line of each of said streets and alleys so improve~ to the middle of the block on
'each side thereof, which distance shall be at least ninety feet from said street
i margin, in the mode prescribed by Section 13, Chapter 98 of the Session Laws of the
i State of Washington for 1911, and Section 2, Chapter 168 for the Session Laws of 1915,
~ of said State, the cost of said improvements except such as may be borne by any d~-
~partment of administration of the United States Government and except such as may be
borne by any Department or administration of the State of Washington or the United
States Government for relief or other purposes.
Section 5. The City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to give notice of the
date of such hearing to each owner or reputed owner of any and all lots, tracts, or
parcels of land, or other property, specially benefited by the improvement, by mail-
ing to the owner or reputed owner of the property as shown on the tax rolls of the
County Treasurer, at the address shown thereon, a notice setting forth the nature of
the proposed improvements, the total estimated cost and the estimated benefits to
the particular lot, tract, or parcel, and the date of the hearing before the City
Commission at least 15 days before the date fixed herein for such hearing.
Section 6. That Wednesday the 9th day of July, 1947, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. of
said day be and the same is hereby fixed as the date of hearing protest against said
improvements by any persons interested therein; and the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a copy of this resolution in the official news-
paper of said city for at least two successive issues, the first issue shall be at
least 15 days prior to the date herein fixed for said hearing, and said publication,
together with the mailing of the cards hereinabove provided to the owners or reputed
owners of the lots and parcels of land included in such improvement as hereinbefore
set forth, shall be due and legal notice to all concerned in said proposed improve-
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor and
attested by the City Clerk this llth day of June, 1947.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 586, carried as follows:
Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk read letter from James W. Carey & Associates enclosing claim voucher dated
June 4, 194V, P.O. #18000 in the amount of $39,7~3.35 for engineering services per-
formed in preparing and furnishing complete detailed plans, specifications, contract
documents, estimates and other items in connection wits new sewerage system and sewage
treatment plants on contract #78. Contract provides for engineering fee of 6% of
detailed estimate of construction cost. Itemized construction costs of various types
of pipe, average of three costs, $1,087,566.6V, 6% of which amount is $65,254.00.
Payments already made of $3V,460.65, leaving balance due and payable of $37,793.35.
Signed by James W. Carey.
There was some discussion about withholding 15% and it was stated that the con-
tract has been completed and accepted so that that would not be in order.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the claim be allowed if approved by
the auditor, carried.
Letter from C. C. Casad, Water Superintendent, addressed to City Council was read
by Clerk re cooperative agreement with U. S. Geological Survey to provide for investi-
gation of surface water resources in Kitsap and Mason Counties which was entered into
on January ~2, 1945. Year to year basis and expires June 30, unless renewed. Inves-
tigation will furnish valuable data for development of water supply and should be
continued until sufficient data can be compiled to plan for future demands. Funds
were allowed in 1947 budget, but agreement expires June 30, 1947, and it is necessary
for Council to approve extension of agreement and provide funds in 1948 budget. Re-
commends that Council approve extension of agreement ahd provide funds in 1948 bud-
get, and approve renewal as outlined in letter from Mr. Veatch, District Engineer for
Geological Society.
Attached letter from Mr. Veatch was also read by clerk, re above, with suggested
draft of letter to be forwarded to Director of Geological Survey. If approved ori-
ginal and copy will be forwarded to Washington for signature and copy will be retained
in district office files. When letter of acceptance is received it will be forwarded
to City. Contribution of $1,O00.O0 by each party will continue operation of 7 gaging
stations in area west of Bremerton.
JU~E ll, 1947 (Cont'd)
~lotion by Nr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the request be approved and the money
budgeted for the year 1948, carried.
Clerk read letter from Water Superintendent relative to street flusher declared~
surplus by Street Department. Stated the flusher was moved to Gorst Creek Pump Sta-
tion as a fire precaution during recent hot spell. Has proved valuable in past in
fighting fire in the woods, ~und although it is antiquated for flushing purposes, it
is still serviceable for limited use which may be required of it. Recommends transfer
of street flusher to Water Department where it can be equipped for fire fighting.
Suggests $500.00 be allowed for equipment. Signed C. C. Casad. Approved by Street
Superintendent with the clause in case the Street Department requires equipment in an
emergency no charges shall be made.
It was commented that bids had been called to dispose of this equipment and
Poulsbo had bid only $240.00 and all bids had been rejected.
Motion by Mr. Gorst ~ud Mrs. Haddon that the recommendation be approved and the
sum of 4500.00 be transferred and bill of sale be issued by the Street Department,
carried.
Mr. Gorst reported on complaints which had been received from the vicinity of
Summit and Porter as there is a concrete outside burner there which is built in the
street, smd the people living in the vicinity report that all sorts of trash and gar-
bage is burned in the burner and the smoke snd odor is a nuisance. General discussion
ensued on this matter.
~otion by Nr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the matter be referred to the Street
Superintendent and City Attorney, carried.
There was some discussion on interpretation of ordinance on Civil Service Emp-
loyees as to leave allowed, as some employees work only five days and others work
five and one half days per week. It was stated that all are charged with five and
one half days leave when they are on vacation, and did not feel they should he
charged the one-half day as they normally work only five days per week. It was sug-
gested that th~ City Attorney study the ordinance as to proper interpretation.
Attorney read Ordinance No. 1733, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE providing for the revocation of taxicab drivers' licenses and amend-
ing Ordinance No. 1474, entitled, "An Ordinance providing for the licensing of taxi-
cab drivers in the City of Bremerton and establishing procedure for the revocation or
suspension of such license."
City Attorney explained three changes in this ordinance (1) Enables Chief of
Police to recommend suspension of license where driver forfeits bail. (2) If Chief of
Police believes driver is not competent he is authorized to file a report covering
the situation where a cab driver has committed other offences to have license sus-
pended as sometimes it may be six months before man's trial comes up. (~) Approves
practice which has been in effect for some time of picking up license for a period
of time pending hearing on suspension.
Notion by Nr. Kean and Nr. Gorst to approve Ordinance No. 17~3 on first reading,
carried as follows: Nr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Nr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk announced it is now time for hearing on proposed L.I.D. on Rainier Avenue
between 9th and llth. A number of persons were present on this matter. Those in
protest were; Nrs. William U. Nortls-ud, 2332 10th Street; Bronley Menard, 2330 9th;
Jsmes Flaherty, 2331 10th; ~. I. Beham, 2330 10th; Nfs. C. H. Hill, 2411 llth Street
and Mrs. E. A. Huebschman, 232V 10th. Those appearing for improvement E. F. Hunni-
curt, lO15 Rainier and Leslie Gaddis, 931 Rainier. There were also two written pro-
tests filed by William C. Brunsdon, 2300 block on th and Arthur W. Palmquist, 2322
Ninth. Those present felt the estimated cost was too high, and as most did not live
on Rainier did not feel they should be assessed. Commissioner Gorst explained in
detail how assessments were figured on all property. Mr. Brunsdon's letter stated
that the persons who circulated the petition for the improvement had estimated the
cost at about one-third of the estimate by the City Engineer, and explained that was
the reason many persons signed the petition who would not have signed otherwise.
Notion by Nr. Gorst and Nr. Kean to recess the hearing on proposed L.I.D. to
June 18, 1947, at ll:00 o'clock a.m., carried.
Clerk announced no protests had been received on confirming assessment roll on
L.I.D. #230 Vandalia between E. llth and E. 16th, and read Ordinance No. 1734, en-
titled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement
District No. 230, providing for the improvement of V~dalia Avenue between East Ele-
venth Street and East Sixteenth Street as in said ordinance described; providing for
the levying and assessing of the costs and expenses thereof against the parcels and
lots of land between the termini and within the boundaries of said improvement dis-
trict, providing for the collection thereof; creating and establishing a special fund
therefor and fixing the date for the issuance of bo~ds in payment thereof.
There was some discussion on rate of interest the L.I.D. bonds should pay, but
it was agreed to leave it at 4~.
Notion by Nr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1734, carried as follows:
Mr. Kean, yes; Nrs. Haddon, yes; ~r. Gorst, yes.
No protests have been received on assessment roll of L.I.D. 231 Hayward Avenue
and Clerk read Ordinance No. 1735, entitled as follows:
JUNE 11, 1947 (Cont'd)
AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement
District No. 231, providing for the improvement of Hayward Avenue between East
Thirteenth Street and a point 313.5 ft. North of East Sixteenth Street as in said
ordinance described; providing for the levying and assessing of the costs and expenses
thereof against the parcels and lots of land between the termini and within the boun-
daries of said improvement district, providing for the collection thereof; creating
and establishing a special fund therefor and fixing the date for the issuance of bonds
in payment thereof.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1735, carried as follows:
Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk announced no protests have been filed on L.I.D. No. 232, Nipsic Avenue
i between E. 9th and E. llth and read Ordinance No. 1736, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement
i District No. 232, providing for the improvement of Nipsic Avenue between East Ninth
i Street and East Eleventh Street as in said ordinance described; providing for the
i levying and assessing of the costs and expenses thereof against the parcels and lots
of land between the termini and within the boundaries of said in~rovement district,
providing for the collection thereof; creating and establishing a special fund there-
for and fixing the date for the issuance of bonds in payment thereof.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1736, carried as follows:
Mr. Mean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
City Attorney read Resolution No. 58?, as follows:
WHEREAS, the lease dated July l, 1943 between the United States of America and
the City of Bremerton, describing the lands upon which a portion of the Duration Dor-
mitories are situated provides that the United States shall pay $2100.00 per year
rental less any payments made in lieu of taxes; and
WHEREAS when the payments in lieu of taxes for the year 1946 were received, t he
entire amount was apportioned to the various funds upon the basis of the budgeted re-
ceipts from this source; and
W~iEREAS, the City of Bremerton is now in receipt of the sum of $767.11 from th~
United State~ as rental for said lands for the year 1946, which sum is determined by
deducting the sum of $1,332.89 paid in lieu of taxes from the annual rental of
$2100.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sanitation Fund should not be penalized by deducting from its
revenue amounts paid in lieu of taxes to other funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that
transfers be made from one fund to another as follows:
From To Amount
General Sanitation $ 311.lO
Street " 498.23
Library " 285.64
Park " 237.92
Total $ 1,332.89
PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk
in authentication of such passage this llth day of June, 1947.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Oorst to adopt Resolution No. ~87, carried as fol-
lows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Attorney reported that he had just received message from Captain Phillips re-
questing that the application for transfer of cab license from Jones to E~aons to
Parkhurst be continued to June 18, 1947, and that there is no recommendation at this
time.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Had~on to allow all bills if approved by a majority
of the commission, carried.
Clerk read letter from City Engineer re Manette Sewer Project ~elinquent account~
listed as Lotlows: F. Downey, 1731 Winfield; C. Jensen, 1940 Trenton; F. A. White
(2 accounts) ~320 E. 19th; Mr. R. Cleven, Route 8 Box 357; and N. A. Sanders, 2105
Trenton. 0nly one listed has water account, others no doubt obtain water from Jensen
~ater ~ystem. Considers City Attorney should advise as to procedure. Signed E. S.
Severance.
Attorney commented he did not know off hand about filing liens against property
outsi~e of the city for delinquent charges.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the matter to the City Atoorney, City
Engineer and City Treasurer, carried.
Letter from City Engineer was read by Clerk re petition of 7D signers for improv%-
ment of Charleston Navy View Addition and certain lands adjoining by construction of
sanitary storm sewers and appurtenances, which was presented to Council April 30, |
1947, and referred to Engineer. Submits preliminary estimate of cost (Itemized)
total $45,402.00. Unless outside assistance can be obtained considers beyond ability
of property owners to pay. Doubtful if State Polution Commission would grant permis-
sion for installation until City assures them that South disposal plant will be con-
structed. Recommends project be withheld until such time as outside funds become
available. Signed E. S. Severance.
General discussion ensued on the matter and it was stated that assessments might
run as high as five or six hundred dollars each and that property owners in the vici-
nity would no doubt be unwilling to pay that much.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the Engineer's recommendation,
carried.
JUNE 11, 194'~ (Cont'd)
Clerk read letter from City Engineer re Shore Drive Retaining Wall, which
stated contractor, Keith O. Branch, has requested final estimate on project. Work
has been accepted subject to final inspection and certain clearance papers as to com-
pleted payments~ taxes, and final cleanup to be cleared before retained 18% is due.
Total contract $29,620.80, less 15%, less Estimate #1, leaving total estimate #2,
$7,395.68. Recom~ends payment of Estimate No. 2. Listed breakdown of difference
between am~se~ forth in contract and actual total amount as above, showing total amount
of over run of $1,231.40. Signed E. S. Severance.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the reco~m~endation be approved, carried.
Mayor reported he had been down to the Second Street Dock in preparation for
the lease with the Olympic Aviation Company. The City Clerk had been authorized to
dispose of various things down there, but it has not yet all been attended to, also
that in getting ready for the lease the place would have to be painted.
Motion by Mr. Keau and Mrs. Haddon that the matter of improving and repairing
upper floor of the Second Street Dock be referred to the City Clerk and Purchasing
Agent to get an estimate of the cost, and if necessary to call for bids, carried.
Mayor further reported he had received a bid on cleaning, painting the barge
which was high, but a much lower bid would he available. He had talked to Mrs. Liesek~
and looked at the g~g plank she was offering for sale and the City could use it.
D~otion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst ~o adjourn, carried.
Mayor