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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/47 AUGUST 6, 1947 The regular meeting of th~ City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office on Wednesday, August 6, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presid- ing, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst,' City Treasurer an~ City Attorney being present. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve minutes of meeting of July 30, 1947, as read, carried. Clerk read Reports of Separation for Lorraine E. Lickter, Building; Robert J. Maxson, Fireman; Vera French and Phyllis Searls, Library. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve Separations, carried. Notices of ~ployment were read by Clerk for the following: Jot~n F. Bozick, Wil- liam N. Bumcrot, Royce M. Cockrum, Howard L. Christtansen, Joseph R. Cumming, and Floyd L. Thompson, all extra labor in Water. Motion by Mr. Kean an~ Mr. Gorst to approve temporary non-civil service employ- ments as read, carried. AUGUST 6, 1947 (Cont'd) Clerk read .Change in Pay Status for the following: Wilmer D. Clark, Hal Gardne~ Milo L. Godfrey, George S. Harrington, F. Edward Miller, Jerome Myers and Robert Tyree Fire Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, car- ried. Petition for stairway in retaining wall in the middle of Block 9, Decatur Acre tracts was presented by Clerk. Signed by Chas. M. Phifer, D. B. Wheaton and Manette iLumber by C. S. Innes. Commissioner Gorst remarked that the petition came in too late, as the wall is inearly completed, and if the stairway had been proposed before, it would have made the istreet too narrow above. Further remarked the City Engineer had explained the matter ito the petitioners. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to acknowledge receipt of the petition and iexplain why nothing is being done at this time, carried. CLerk read letter from James 0. DeWitte advising of the sale of the Arrow Cab iCompany to Robert F. Guy, who will continue to operate under the same trade name. Re- iquests approval for transfer of cab license and for t~ansfer of cab stands and tele- iphone permits. Mr. Guy holds a taxicab drivers license, and should cooperate with the iCity in all respects. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the request to the Police Department !for a recommendation in compliance with various provisions in the ordinance, carried. Letter from City Engineer re Shore Drive Retaining Wall, Contract No. 87, was iread by Clerk, recommending payment of Estimate #1, in the amount of $11,506.45, as irequested by Sam Linden, contractor. Work itemized which has been completed and ac- ~cepted. Signed E. S. Severance. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation be approved, carried. Clerk read letter from Engineer re Timber Bleachers at Warren Avenue Playfield, ~recommending change in specifications of 2"x4" stringers instead of l"x4" stringers i~nuder seats, making an increase of 330 board feet, which Sam Linden, contractor, agrees !for an additional stun of $25.00. Change when accepted shall become part of contract, ~subject to all conditions, except as modified by proposal. Total contract price with ipainting, and change order #1, will be $1,796.00. Signed E. S. Severance. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the recommendation and authorize !the change order, carried. Letter from Superintendent of Streets was read by Clerk, which states $1,200.00 has been allowed in the 1947 budget for water for cleaning and flushing streets and isewers. Was not the intention to pay 1/12 monthly but for the purpose of providing ifor extraordinary requirements during the year. Water Department bills the Street iDepartment $100.00 per month, and $300.00 has been paid. Street Superintendent has ~refused to approve subsequent vouchers as he feels the ~harge is too high for the amount of water used. ~iatter has been discussed several times, but no agreement reached. Recommends $25.00 per month. Seems necessary to have council establish a ireasonable charge and therefore is calling attention to the matter. J. L. Hatfield, Street Superintendent~ ~ .~. ~?~.~ Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to Commissioner of Public iWorks and Utilities, Mater Superintendent, Street Superintendent, City Auditor and iWater Accountant, carried. Clerk read letter from Acting Director Recrea~on, which states it is planned !to have District Softball Tournament at Warren Avenue Field on August 8, 9 and 10th. !Approximately ten teams competing representing P.S.N.S., Bremerton, Keyport and Port iTownsend. Is double elimination an~ will be necessary to play some gamew on Saturday inight. Therefore, request permission from Commission to ~p~rate lights at Warren iAvenue Field on Saturday, August 9, for ~ games starting at 6:00,.~:~0 and 9:00. iLights should be out at 10:~O, same arrangement as used week days, f~els tournament !will benefit City, from publicity standpoint and financial benefit to merchants. Feels irequest should be granted. Signed Wallace S. Nikel. ~ayor remarked that when lights were installed at Warren Avenue it was speci- flied that there were to be no night games on Saturday or Sunday unless permission is !received from the council, but seems advisable to give permission in this case as the itournament is a good thing for Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that authorization be given on the use of the iWarren Avenue Field as requested in the letter, carried. Letter from South Kitsap Active Club was read by Clerk, which states the organi. ization is tsking active part in formation of Kitsap County Fair. Asks commissioners consideration towards lifting restrictions on carnival concessions for period of flair, thus enabling additional revenue to assure success of this and future fairs. iSigned Lee F. Caldwell, Secretary. Mayor commented there had been some discussion regarding carnival concessions ibut felt that the Council should not pay too much attention to lifting restrictions. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the letter to the City Clerk and iPurchasing Agent and City Attorney for whatever action they deem necessary, carried. AUGUST 6, 1947 Clerk presented accident report from Recreation Department which occurred to Bob Suggs at Leto Field. P ushed back fingernail when he caught a fowl ball and tore skin. Treated at Schutt Clinic. Signed by Jack Dunn, Leader. Also report from Forest Ridge, broken right aEn of Phillip Smith, Route 6 Box 2614A. Signed by Lou Harris, Leader. Treated by Dr. O'Donnell, Physician. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of reports, and refer to the City Attorney, carried. Clerk reported there is quite a stack of scrap brass owned by the Water Depart- ment and several persons have enquired about buying the scrap, and thought it should be disposed of if it is the wish of the council to do so. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to dispose of the scrap metal owned by the Water Department, to the best interests of the City, carried. Treasurer reported he is in receipt of a check from Stuart K. Nielsen, on rental of Second Street Dock. City Attorney read lease between City and Stuart K. Nielsen granting privilege of landing, mooring aircraft on and along North side of the Second Street Dock. Also the right to occupy dock for purpose of ingress and egress to and from aihcraft by passengers. Further grants the right to occupy two rooms on the second floor in the NE corner for offices. Lease on month to month basis at $50.00 per month, beginning August 1, 1947. All terms of lease subject to prior lease granted to Otto Drager. Lease to be cancelled by three days notice, (written). Attorney remarked he had talked with Mr. Nielsen on the telephone and the lease is agreeable. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the lease, carried. Treasurer reported a check had been received from Younglove Grocery for payment of the month's rent. However, the check is in the amount of $76.00 and $24.00 has been deducted to cover damage to merchandise caused by water leaking from floor above. Charge to replace labels on merchandise for time and material, $24.00. City Attorney suggested the check be accepted as partial payment on the rent and that claims be sent to Younglove to fill out and referred to the City's Insurance Company. Might be difficult to collect as the claim is dated January 1, 1947, but perhaps that is an error. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the matter of the rent for Younglove be referred to the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney, carried. Treasurer remarked that Mr. James C. Trull and Mrs. Edna M. Trull wished to purchase Lot ll, Block 7, Port Orchard Addition, according to the official plat there- of, situated in Kitsap County, State of Washington, and reported that there is a total of $54.11 unpaid assessments against the lot. Recommended price of $100.00 be set on the lot. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve the recommendation of the City Treasurer and the value of property be set at $100.00, carried. Attorney read Resolution No. 598, as follows: WHEREAS the County of Kitsap, State of Washington, foreclosed its lien for gen- eral taxes upon the following described real property, to-wit: Lot ll, Block 7, Port Orchard Addition, according to the official plat thereof, situated in Kitsap County, State of Washington, and, WHEREAS the city council of the city of Bremerton is of the opinion that said premises are of the fair market value of $100.00 and it appears that the city of Bremerton has received an offer to purchase said premises for said sum from James C. Trull and Edna ~. Trull, his wife, and the city council believes that a sale of the said premises for that amount is for the best interests of the city of Bremerton; NOW TiIEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the city council that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to sell said premises to James C. Trull and Edna M. Trull, his wife, for the total purchase price of $100,00 and for that purpose to execute a deed in the name of the city of Bremerton in favor or the said James C. Trull and Edna M. Trull, his wife, and to d~liver said deed to the grantees at such time as the said purchase price has been paid in full. PASSED by the City Council of the city of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 6th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Keau and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 598, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Report of $600.00 being received on Lot i and the north ten feet of Lot 2, Block 21, Reese's First Addition to Port Orchard, U.S.Navy Yard, was made by Treasurer who had been authorized by Council to sell the property at public auction, with a minimum price of $600.00 set, and bid had been received from Vera E. Sellers. Attorney read Resolution No. 599, as follows: WHEREAS the County of Kitsap, State of Washington, foreclosed its lien for gen- eral taxes upon the I'ollowing described real property, to-wit: AUGUST 6, 1947 (Cont'd) Lot I and the north ten (lC) feet of Lot 2, Block 21 Reese's First Addition to Port Orchard, U.S.Navy Yard, iand said property was struck off to the said County of Kitsap at the tax foreclosure isale, there were' delinquent assessments against the said property payable to one or !more local improvement districts in the city of Bremerton, and the city of Bremerton idid pay to Kitsap County the taxes thereon as by law provided and now has a Treasurer's t Dee, o said property, and the city of Bremerton is desirous of selling said property itc pay the taxes and delinquent assessments assessed against the said delinquent iproperty; and WHEREAS the city council determined by Resolution No. 595, passed on the llth iday of July, 1947, to sell said property to the highest bidder for cash or terms and !the said property was advertised for sale in the official city newspaper, and Vera E. iCellars, a single person, made the highest bid, to-wit, the sum of $600.00 and the icity council of the city of Bremerton has accepted said bid and desires to convey the !said premises to the successful bidder; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the city councilor the City of Bremerton that the Mayor and iCity Clerk thereof be and they are hereby authorized and directed to sell said pre- l imises to Vera E. Cellars, a single person, upon payment of the purchase price of $600.00 land for that purpose to execute and deliver a deed in the name of the city of Bremer- iton to the said Vera E. Cellars, a single person at such time as the purchase price ihas been paid in full. ~ PASSED by the City ~ouncil of the city of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor and !attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 6th day of August, i1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 899 as read, carried las follows. Mr. Keen, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes City Attorney reported that he had been requested by Kitsap Fair Association itc prepare some agreement allowing them the use of the Civic Center for the period of ithe Fair, and read agreement which had been prepared, for such use from the first to ieighth of September. The Fair Association is to leave the area in as good condition las they find it. It was suggested that the Recreation Oepartment be contacted to see if any iother activities are scheduled there for the period. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the lease, subject to further iconference with the manager of Civic Recreation Center, carried. Resolution No. 600 was read by Attorney as follows: WHEREAS several variable and unpredictable circumstances have made it neces- isary for the Board of Trustees of the City library to request a transfer of library isalary funds within the appropriation for the current year: NOW Ti~EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the City of Bremerton that the sum of $1800~00 be transferred within the budget for the calendar year for ithe city library From: 5 Librarians To: Part-time clerks & students PASSED by the city council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 6th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and I~r. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 600 as read, carried ~as I'ollows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Resolution No. 601 was read by City Attorney as follows: WHEREAS a number of appropriations in the budget for the calendar year under i"Maintenance and Operation" for the Water Department Division of Distribution, are irunning short; and WHEREAS it now appears that there are a number of other appropriations for ithe Water Department which exceed the actual amount which will be required for said icalendar year; and WItEREAS it has been recommended by the city auditor that budget transfers be made as follows; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council that transfers within the !budget for the calendar year be made as follows: From: Maintenance and Operation - Water Distribution Maintenance of Mains $ 400.00 Maintenance of Service Connections 200.00 Tap Deposit Refunds $00.00 Contract Truck for Dump & Dump Maintenance 750.00 Heating Fuel 300.00 Material and Supplies for Shop 350.00 From: Maintenance and Operation - Water Supply Electric Power 2~150.00 Total 4,650.00 AUGUST 6, 194V (Cont'd) To: Maintenance and Operation - Water Distribution Maintenance of Tools $ 200.00 Communications - Telephone & Telegraph 450.00 Auto and Equipment Repairs 4~000.00 4,650.00 PASSED by the city council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 6th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 601, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. ~rst, yes. Lease for one month between the City and Kitsap County Fair Association, w~s read by Attorney on Lots ll to 16 inclusive, Shephard's Addition, according to the Official plat thereof, for one month beginning 18th August, 194V, for the sum of $1.00. Fair Association agrees to place premises in same condition as they now are in before date of expiration of lease unless otherwise agreed in writing. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the lease as written, carried. Attorney remarked a proposed lease had been prepared on the Recreation Center to the School District, and that Superintendent Wynstra had suggested a meeting with the Commissioners, Dean Jarr of Junior College, and Mr. Cannon to ~scuss the terms of the lease. Further Attorney agreed to make arrangements for the meeting. Attorney read his letter to the Council regarding damage to street lighting standard by Kenyon Materials Company. Stated standard has now been repaired at cost of $20?.57. United Pacific Insurance Company insured truck against liability for pro- perty damage an~ has requested a release of liability. Enclosed form of release of all claims against Kenyon Materials, together with short resolution for consideration and adoption. Recommends the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the re- lease and adopt the resolution. Signed 01ur Johnsen, City Attorney. Resolution No. 602 was read by Attorney as follows: WHEREAS, on or about the 18th day of February, 1946, a concrete mixer truck owned by Kenyon Materials Company, damaged a street lighting standard, the property of the city of Bremerton; and WHEREAS the damage has now been repaired at a cost of $207.5V to the satisfactim of the city and the superintendent of the Street Department; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the city council that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a release of all claims against the K~nyon Materials Company for or on accouht of damage to the street lighting standard which occurred on the date hereinabove mentioned. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 6th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 602, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Three firemen were present at the meeting representing the Fire Department, and wished to meet with the commissioners to discuss wages, whenever a meeting would be convenient. Mayor suggested the meeting be held immediately after the council meeting was ovsr. There was some discussion regarding changes in the park ordinance now that lights have been installed at various tennis courts, and it was suggested that the Attorney study the matter, as to closing time, and time for the lights to be turned Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills if approved by a majority of the commissioners, carried. Slight discussion ensued on the possibility of the initiatives on the fire de- partment being rescinded at the specia~ election to be held this fall, and if the people voted to rescind the initiative, a~itional funds for increase in wages of the fire department could be allowed in the 1948 budget. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess the meeting until ll:00 o~clock a.m., Friday, August 8, 194V, carried. Mayo~ AUGUST 8, 1947 Recess§d meeting of the City Council o£ the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office on Friday, August 8, 194V, at ll:O0 o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst and City Attorney being present. Discussion took place on paint shop in the basement of the City Hall. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Engineer be instructed to sub- mit plans and specifications for the construction of a building to house the mainten- ance shop across the alley, and to comply with the Building Codes, at a minimum of cost, carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent contact the Building Inspector and City Engineer and pick up plans and specifications for fire escape for the City Hall and proceed with the installation, carried. Further discussion ensued on past events on above action. Discussion ensued on proposed purchase of F.W.A. fire stations, but no action is to be taken at present. Mayor commented that City Clerk had suggested the advisibillty of acquiring the Sheridan Dock, and that he, the Mayor, had discussed such procedure With Mr. Searle. The Dock could be used by the State Highway Department, if and when the Manette Bridge is closed, while a new bridge is built or the old one repaired. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to direct the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent to submit a bid for the purchase of the Bremerton Housing Authority's Sheridan Dock, carried. At the suggestion of the Mayor, Commissioner Gorst called the Street Superin- tendent in to the meeting to explain how the 20~ differential for men who operate heavy machines is handled while men who usually operate such machines is on leave. Street Superintendent explained that the men were paid only base pay, and no differ- ential is allowed unless a man is actually operating a machine, and then only for the period of time he is doing so. There had been some question in regard to this matter as one of the "dozer" operators felt that he should receive the same rate o£ pay, as he received when he was operating such machine, while he was on leave. Council agreed that differential should only be allowed while a man is actually operating the machine. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gcrst that Council announce it was their intention at the time of setting up the budget that base pay should be $1.3V per hour and differential is and should be available for the operation of heavier type machines; while on vacation or sick leave, base pay prevails as differential is necessary to pay the man who is actually operating the machine, carried. Mrs. M. A. Campbell entered the meeting. Remarked about changes in the city and that she had lived here when there were no sidewalks or other improvements. Clerk stated that Captain of Traffic and Chief of Police had approved transfe: of Arrow Cab Company from James DeWttte to Robert F. Guy. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst.to approve the recommendation and the trans- fer be arranged in compliance with city ordinances, carried. Report of field activities of Division of Sanitation for the month of July was presented by the Clerk. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file, also, make avail- able for the press, if desired, carried. Decision was made to meet with the members of the School District on the proposed lease of Recreation Center, on Tuesday, August 12, 1947, at 2:00 o'clock, p.m., and decision could be reached and Attorney could have the lease ready for Wed- nesday's council meeting. Attorney suggested a meeting should be held soon to discuss amendments to present City Charter, and it was decided to hold a meeting next week. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn, carried. APPROVED: C y Clerk // ' Mayor