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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/47 AUGUST 20, 1947 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in t~ ~ayor~s Office on Wednesday, August 20, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Commissioner Haddon presiding, Commissioner Gorst, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve minutes of August 13, 1947, as written, carried. Mr. John B. Bates, RD 5 Box 253, and ~. V. Sutherland, RD 5 Box 255, were present at the meeting, representing 35 persons who are securing water from a private line. The water comes from a deep well spring, but persons on the line have now been noti- fied that the private line will be discontinued the first of the year. Mr. Bates stated that they are only a few blocks from the city water line, and wondered if a plan could be worked out to connect to the city line. Mr. Gorst suggested that a meeting be arranged with Mr. Casad, the Water Super- intendent, interested parties, and himself, at which time some solution could pro- bably be worked out. Clerk read Report of Separation for the following: Elsie FitzPatrick, Switch- board Operator; Don Heinrich and Barbara 0'Grady, Recreation. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve separations as read, carried. Notices of Employment were read by Clerk for the following: Anne M. Pavlich, Switchboard Operator; Howard G. Dickinson, Frank A. Johnson, Francis X. Olanie, Jr., Harold N. Salmer, Jr.,Glen E. Smestad, Leroy Swanner and Walter Thompson,Water Department. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve temporary non-civil service ap- poi~tments as read, carried. Clerk read Change in Pay Status for the following: Don Powers, Sanitation; G. Raymond Coffman, Engineering; Marjorie C. Llewellyn mad Valaria Rofidal, Library; and Chris Smestad, Water. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, carried. Application for Location License for Pinball Machine was read by Clerk for Bowl- ing Recreation, signed by J. L. Coyle, 9th & Callow and approved by Chief of Police. Notion by ~rs. Haddon and Nr. Gorst that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and location license issued, carried. aUGUST 20, 194V (Cont'd) Clerk presented "01aim for Damages" in the amount of $1,341.17, filed on August 13, 194V, by William B. Thornton and Frances M. Thornton, 935 Summit North, Capital Hill, Bremerton, Washington. Damage itemized which ensued when their 1942 Nash Sedan driven by Mrs. Thornton was struck by a police car. Damage claimed $191.1? for auto- mobile, $25.00 doctor bill, $100.00 estimated doctor bill, $25.00 loss of use of car, and $1,000.00 pain, suffering and general damage. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to refer the claim to the City Attorney, carried. Clerk reported that request had been received from Mr. Pruitt, on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars, to use the addressograph owned by the city in mailing out seals similar to TB Christmas seal. Proceeds of the sale of such seals to be used for School Boy Patrol. Letter had also been received from Veterans of Foreign Wars. Cler~ further stated that a resolution had been passed authorizing such procedure if approvec by the Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that permission for use of addressograph be granted V.F.W. as requested, carried. Mr. Gorst remarked that he had been contacted for the use of the addressograph by the Community Chest, and a letter should have been received and would probably come in, in the next few days, that permission should also bw granted the Community Chest. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that Con~munity Chest should be granted the use of the addressegraph facilities when requested, carried. Letter from City Engineer was read by Clerk recommending payment of Estimate No. 3, in the amount of $8,790.2V on Capitol Hill Sewer District, State Development-LID No. 229, to M. Moschetto the Contractor. Itemized work completed and accepted. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that Estimate #3 be paid as recommended, carried. Clerk read letter From City Engineer recormmending payment of Estimate #1, in the amount of $1,499.31, be made to Sam Linden on contract for Timber Bleachers at Warren Avenue Playfteld. Work has been completed and accepted, subject to final inspection and clearance papers as to completed payments, taxes and final cleanup, to be cleared before retained 15% is due. Signed E. S. Severance, City Engineer. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the payment be approved, carried. Clerk reported that plans have been prepared for maintenance building to be erected in the lot back of the City Hall. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to authorize the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent to call for bids for Maintenance building, carried. Letter from Chairman, T. S. Morrison, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton was read by Clerk, submitting general Balance Sheet on Westpark, Project WASH. 3~1, as of June 30, 1947. Vacancies as of August 12, 194V, are 2,512, and the decrease has been gradual. ~pe in a short time to have final meeting for Committee on Disposition so that final recommendations can be sent to the government and future public housing determined in Bremerton. Expressed appreciation for City's cooperation. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to note contents and file, carried. Clerk presented request from H. H. Roberts, Recreation, to revert dump truck now used by Park Department to surplus, as repairs would not be considered wise operating expense. It is also in need of 5 new tires. Clerk also reported that requisition for "Light Panel Truck" for Park & Recreation, was attached to request, and requisition was signed by the Mayor, so that the request was approved by him. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the request be approved and City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids, carried. Mr. Gorst reported that the Water Department is in need of a pick up truck for the Supply Department, as they have been using old war assets trucks. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids for ~ ton pick-up truck for Water Supply with trade-in of 19~6 Chevrolet truck, carried. City Attorney reported he had prepared resolution in accordance with the request of the Mayor, and read Resolution No. 603 as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton was represented in the City of Lewiston, Idaho, during the recent American Legion Junior Baseball Tourney in which teams from Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Washington were all represented; and WHEREAS, the entry from the city of Bremerton was met and entertained in the city of Lewiston by the officials of the city and by the Lewiston Rotary Club; and members of the team and other representatives of the city were shown the greatest of hospitality; NOW THEREFORE BE IT [tESOLVED by the city council of the city of Bremerton that the official thanks of the city of Bremerton, State of Washington, be extended to the City of Lewiston, Idaho, and all of its elected and appointed officers, and to the Lewiston Rotary Club, and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted forthwith to the HonorabM Leo J. Morgan, Mayor of Lewiston, Idaho and to the Lewiston Rotary Club. AUGUST ~0, 1947 (Cont'd) PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 20th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 603 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, absent; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Attorney read his letter to the City Council which stated Kitsap County Welfare Department has refused to assume responsibility for unpaid accounts for medical ser- vice for prisoners in the city jail prior to July l, 1947. Some vouchers have been submitted by members of medical profession and by Roosevelt Hospital for care given before July l, 194V, and the Welfare Department has refused to accept responsibility and the city is not legally obligated to settle the accounts. Attorney recommends th~ claimants be notified that their accounts prior to July i cannot be paid but the city will make every effort to assure prompt payment in the future. Signed 01ur Johnsen. Discussion ensued on this matter and Attorney commented that the entire amount of the bills would not be large as most of the bills are small, but Council agreed that the City was not obligated to pay. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the recommendation of the Attorney be approved, carried. Letter from City Attorney to City Council was read by Attorney, enclosing war- ranty deed from Paul H. Ninneman, Jack W. Ninneman and Kenneth 0. Ninneman, and deed executed by Robert W. Waterston and Genevieve Waterston, conveying to the city right- of-way for purpose of constructing and improving Adelle Avenue near its intersection with State Highway No. ~l. Appraised value of one parcel, $3,300.00, and the other ~25.00. Recommended to Council that properties be purchased for $3600.00 and $65.00. Also enclosed certificate of Bremerton Title Company, indicating ownership of pro- perties and recommends documents be referred to the City Clerk, deeds to be recorded and certificateof title for filing. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the Warranty Deeds be accepted and filed with the City Clerk, carried. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst that the bills be allowed if approved by a majority of the Council, carried. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried. APPROVED: /~ ~/ t ' Mayor \