HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/47 JULY 25, 1947
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in
!the Mayor's Office on Wednesday, July 25, 194V, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Mayor Keen pre-
!siding, Con~nissioner Haddon, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve minutes of previous meeting as
written, carried.
Change in Pay Status was read by Clerk for W. Paterson, Sanitation and A.W.
!Mugrage, Police.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve Change in Pay as read, carried.
Notice of Employment for Barbara 0'Grady, Recreation, was read by Clerk.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve temporary non-civil service
appointment as read, carried.
Clerk read letter dated July 14, 1947, from Defense Homes Corporation re
dedication deed conveying public ways and utility facilities at Bremerton Gardens to
icity of Bremerton, which was delivered to city authorities by Project Manager, Mr. Lee
iS. Forbes. Have not yet received formal acceptance of deed and they must have ac-
iceptance in connection with contract of sale which Government entered into on June 16,
i1947, to dispose of the project. Government is anxious to have record of City Accept-
iance of dedication deed before conveying title of project. Will appreciate appropriate
iaction being taken by the City Council and acceptance of the dedication deed be en-
idorsed on the dedication deed and the duplicate original thereof, and duplicate ori-
iginal thus endorsed be returned for records of Corporation and Government. Signed H.
iM. Colvin, Secretary.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to acknowledge receipt of the letter, note
contents, and refer to Commissioner Gorst for recommendation, carried.
Clerk read telegram as follows: "Was successful in getting F.P.H.A. contribu-
tions funds increased from 2.2. million dollars to 8.7 million dollars Bill must still
~go to conference. The senate figure is vast improvement over house action." Warren
~G. Magnuson, U.S.S.
Mayor's reply was also read by Clerk as follows: "Wire received. Thanks a
!lot. Commissioners join in appreciation." L. "Hum" Kean, Mayor.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to note contents of telegrams and file,
icarried.
Mayor remarked that he wished to appoint Mr. P.H. Shearn to the plumber's
iExamining Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Paul Walling.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the appointment of Mr. P. H.
!Shearn to Plumber's Ex~mining Board, carried.
Letter from Bremerton Public Library, dated July 21, 1947, addressed to the
~Mayor was read by Clerk. Letter stated that circumstances have made it necessary to
· itransfer funds in library salary appropriation. When budget was submitted last year
ino agreement had been reached between the city and county for over-the-desk service
itc county borrowers and inclusion of items for clerical time needed for service
inot warranted. Use of library by Olympic Junior College students could not be pre-
idicted. Has not been possible to secure full time trained librarian and clerks and
JULY 23, 1947 (Cont'd)
students have been used variously to allow the librarians time to carry a part of the
work. Library Board of Trustees requests that funds in amount of $1,500.00 be trans-
feted from budget item 5 Librarians to Part-time clerks and students. Signed Ray P.
Sims, Chairman Bremerton Public Library, Board of Trustees.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and refer the
matter to the City Auditor and City Attorney for preparation of the necessary resolu-
rich, carried.
Clerk read letter from City Attorney re request from Stuart A. McGilvray about
city doing something to clean up two lots on Capitol Hill. Attorney,s letter states
both owners of the lots have been contacted, but no cooperation was secured in getting
anything done. Ned Marvin, owner of one of the lots, suggested any neighbor might
rack and burn any bomrds, which were dangerous and contained nails. Both parties
stated the U.S.Army was no longer responsible for the condition or care of the pro-
perty. Attorney recommends that the council do nothing at present, except advise ad-
joining owners that they may at their own risk destroy any boards or lumber which
might endanger safety of small children. Signed Oluf Johnsen.
Attorney commented that not much can be done as the lots are private property
and anyone who goes there is a trespasser.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon-to note contents of letter and file, carried.
Attorney,s letter to Council re Roland J. Cart's claim for damages was read by
Clerk. Letter stated claim was filed June 30, 1947, by Peter A. Murphy on behalf of
Roland J. Cart in an indefinite amount for injuries received at Warren Avenue play-
field. Statement of medical expense amounting to $35.00 was filed later. Investiga-
tion discloses the accident occurred after closing hours of the playfield and occurred
when another boy using a slide collided with claimant and knocked him from the slide
and broke his arm. Recommends that the claim be denied as he does not believe under
the circ~nnstances the city is liable for the injuries. Signed Oluf Johnsen.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and deny the
claim, carried.
Clerk read letter from Frank X. Plouf, director of Park & Recreation, addressed
to Mayor, dated July 21, 1947, submitting resignation to be effective September l,
1947. Has received appointment to Postal Service and feels it offers more security.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to accept the resignation of actual employ-
ment as of August l, 1947, an~d~i~ue~on with accrued leave and vacation time from
that time on, carried. ~ ~ ~91~
Clerk read letter from City Engineer re Capitol Hill Sewer District, State Devel-
opment - LID #229, File No. 26-1-52, Estimate #2, which stated Contractor M. Noschetto
has requested second estimate. Engin$er,s letter itemized the work which is completed
and accepted, showing total value of $27,311.62; less 15% retained; Less Estimate No.
1 paid $10,165.68, leaving total estimate No. 2, $13,049.20. Signed E.S.Severance.
C1 .... ~i~ b~ M~. K~an ~n~ M~s.. Had~on to concur in the recommendation and the City
~ ~G ~rcnaszng ~gen~ ce Instructed to award the contract as recommended, carried.
Ernest Holbrook, Secretary of Labor Council, was present at the meeting regard-
ing rental of space on the dock. There was some discussion on the matter and suggestio~
was made that Auto Machinists Local $154~ should pay $1S.O0 per month, and $8.00 per ~L
night for the two nights they used the room, or a total of $25.00 per month, on a
month to month basis. The Central Labor Council to pay $25.00 per month and $8.00 per
night for the two nights they use the room, or a total rental of $41.00 per month,
also on a month to month basis.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to set up the rental on above basis, carried.
Letter from Ben F. Jensen addressed to Mayor and Commissioners acknowledging re-
ceipt of telegram of July 3 regarding HR 3756, and stating Congressional Record of
June 18, carries an explanation of the matter, was read by Clerk.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to note ~ontents and file, carried.
Clerk read letter from Federal Works Agency re PROPERTY:CLT:ams, Project Wash.
48-226 F, Water Facilities; Project Wash. 45 -267 F, 45-901 Fire Fighting Facilities,
which states reference is made to letter dated July 17, regarding disposition of pro-
jects. Letter indicates matter is referred to City Attorney and City Engineer for
survey. Calls attention to letter of April 30, 1947, which also indicates the matter
was referred to the City Attorney for study. Further stated present action seems to
duplicate previous action, would appreciate advice as to when the studies will be
completed and definite action taken as Washington office is much interested in causes
for unusual delay in disposition of facilities under lease to Bremerton. Signed L.
R. Durkee, Division Engineer.
Some discussion ensued on acquiring the facilities, and previous action. At-
torney commented that he and the City Engineer planned to go next week and inspect the
submarine line.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon t o note contents of letter and refer to the
City Attorney, carriedl
Letter from City Auditor was read by Clerk reporting that refund of $48~.81
overpayment of excise taxes on income of the Wharf has been received from State Tax
Commission on July 18, 1947.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to note contents of letter and file, carried.
OULY 23, 1947 (0ont'd)
Clerk read letter from Association of Washington Cities re State Census Board,
to which Mr. Charles C. Ralls, Dr. George A. Lundberg, Dr. Raybu~n D. Tousley and Dr.
Calvin F. Schmid have been appointed. Work will begin immediately on population
figures, and hope to complete final report in about two months. Board is anxious for
as many towns and cities as possible to take actual counts of population. Board does
not have sufficient funds to take charge of wo~c, but will provide necessary forms and
printed directions. For such forms contact Executive Secretary, D~. Calvin Schmid,
10SA Social Sciences Hall, University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Schmid will be a-
vailable for special consultation and advise. Will receive communication from State
Census Board within two weeks. Signed Chester Biesen, Executive Secretary.
Mayor commented that the cost would be considerable to take count of Bremerton's
population as the count should be accurate if that is done. It was stated that the
Postmaster in Bremerton estimated the population as the same as April. Also suggested
that estimate be given as 55,000 as that is the figure being used for estimate on
budget purposes.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to note contents of the letter and refer to
Wendell Vaa, carried.
Resolution No. 59? was read by Clerk as follows:
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1947, Resolution No. 594 was passed making certain trans-
fers, and
WHEREAS, an error was made in the appropriation to which such funds were trans-
ferred,
THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that said Resolution No. 594 be and it is hereby res-
cinded, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be tran-
slewed from the "Park and Playfield Buildings and Improvements and L.I.D. Assessments"l
to Stands and P. A. Booth" under Capital Outlay in the Park - Warren and Manette Play~
fields and School Field Budget.
PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk
in authentication o£ such passage this 23rd day of July, 1947.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass Resolution No. 597 as read, carried
as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, absent.
City Attorney stated he had obtained copies of the charters of the cities of
Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, Spokane and a charter prepared for na-
tional advice, suggested that the Clerk and Auditor study the charter. Mayor suggeste~
that some of the original freeholders be asked to sit in on the discussions, and per-
haps the chairman could be asked to appoint a reasonably good sized committee.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the City Attorney be authorized to con-
tact the original freeholders committee who wrote the charter and request that a cross
section of the committee be appointed to study the charter with the thought in mind
to recommend proposed amendments, carried.
Mayor commented that it would be advisable to commend the committee for the ex-
cellent Job they,had done on the charter.
~ayor commented that the lease of the Bremerton Seattle Airlines had expired and
that Vern Denim had contacted the Mayor in regard to a lease. Stuart K. Neilson,
Attorney at Law in Seattle, is anxious to institute a line, and Mr. Denim would be the
local representative. Recommendation is that the lease be made on a month to month
basis, the same as with Bremerton Seattle Airlines, at $50.00 per month for the up-
stairs of the Second Street Dock, and will cooperate with Otto Drager.
Motion by ~,~. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the proposal be submitted to Mr. Denim
for consideration, carried.
Motion by Mr. Kean an8 Mrs. Ha~don that the bills be allowed if approved by a
majority of the commissioners, carried.
Mayor remarked Mrs. Haddon, Mrs. Kean and himself, had made a trip out to see
the swim classes and then over to the Girl Scout Camp.
Further commented the barge and gang plank will be installed the later part of
the week, and that the engineer is handling the matter.
City Treasurer remarked that it had been suggested that the baby plots be num-
bered at the Cemetery, and something would probably be appropriated in the budget this
year for that purpose. Mayor suggested that City Engineer be contacted as to the cost
There was some discussion on the city officials who were to attend conferences
of Association of Washington Cities in Seattle.
Clerk announced it is now time for the opening of the bids on paving of bhe
alley in Blocks 8 and 8, Phillips Addition.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the bids be opened, carried.
Bids were opened and read by Clerk as follows:
Keith O. Branch, 2616 East llth Street; Bid Bond; $3,838.00.
Starbird Construction, Box 565; Bid Bond; $4,160.70.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer bids to Commissioner of Public Works
& Utilities, City Clerk & Purchasing Agent and City Engineer for recommendation, car-
ried.
It was announced by Clerk that this is also time ibr opening of bids for equip-
ment for the Street Department.
JULY 23, 1947 (Cont'd)
Bids were opened and read by Clerk as follows:
Standard Plumbing & Heating, P.O.Box 186, Manette Station; Certified Check No.
B 2217, amount $125.00; Amount of Bid $2,421.00.
Lent's, 279 Fourth; Certified Check No. 31412; $150.00; Amount of Bid $2,995.00.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the bids to City Engineer, City
Clerk and Purchasing Agent for recommendation, carried.
Remark was made that one heater was to be left in the Recreation Center behind
the stage, providing the same type heater is used.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to recess until 10:00 o'clock, Friday, July
25, 1947, carried.
APPROVED: Y /~
JULY 25, 1947
Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the
Mayor's Office at the City Hall on Friday, July 25, 1947, at 10:00 o[~clock a.m. Mayor
Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present.
Clerk read Reports of Separation for Frank X. Plouf, Recreation' 'Director, el-
fective 8-19-47; and Wallace Mikel, Field Supervisor, Recreation effective 8-26-47.
Mayor conmnented that rather than accept Frank Plouf's resignation as August 1
being the last working day it would be accepted immediately and his leave would carry
him on the payroll until August 19, 1947, and then it would be possible to secure a
new Recreation Director on August 20, 1947, as the budget does not provide any means
of paying two salaries for the position, and a new man should be secured as soon as
possible as it is necessary that next year's budget be set up. Further commented that
Mr. Mikel's last working day is to be August 15, 1947, and h& has enough accu~nulated
leave to be carried on the payroll until August 26, 1947, as shown in the Separation.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to accept Reports of Separation as read,
carried.
License Application for "Dance and Jazz Concert" to be operated at 2nd & Wash-
ington by Jack Hayes, was read by Clerk. The license application has not yet been
sent to the Police Department.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to ~e~eyttEepap~ic~'t~o~toi:the Polieed~e-
partmefit for a recommendation, carried.
Clerk read letter from City Engineer re bids on installation of Heaters in Civic
Recreation Building, tabulated bids as follows: Lent's, $2,995.00; °tandard Plumbing &
Heating, $2,421.00, and recommended award of contract to Standard Plumbing and contract
executed. Four old heaters are to be replaced in Fire Station No. 1. Fifth heater
is temporarily installed in back of the stage, and should be permanently installed
there at an extra cost not to exceed $50.00. If the change meets with approval, the
contractor will be requested to bid on the extra work, and change order will be set
up for original bid as executed. Signed E.S.Severance.
Motion by Mr. Kesn and Mrs. Haddon to approve the recommendation and the con-
tract be awarded as recommended, carried.
City Engineer's letter recommending award of contract to Keith 0. Branch for
the sum of $3,838.00 was read by Clerk. Engineer tabulated bids from Starbird Cons-
truction $4,160.70, and Branch's bid and recommends Branch,s~ bid be accepted and con-
tract executed.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the recommendation and award the
contract to Keith 0. Branch, carried.
Motion ~y Mrm. Haddon and Mr. Kean to adjourn, carried.
Ar, PR/~ED: '~
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