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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/47 AUGUST 2~, 1947 The regular meeting o£ the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office on Wednesday, August 2~, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Attorney and City Treasurer being present. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve minutes of previous meeting as written, carried. Report of Separation was read by Clerk for ~arvin S. Tierney, Park & Recreation Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve Separation as read, carried. Clerk read Notice of ~uployment for Relen Van Zee, Library. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve temporary non-civil service employ- ment as read, carried. Change in Pay Status was read by Clerk for the following: Harold H. Roberts, Recreation; and Edgar C. Elliott, Police. Motion by Mr. Kean snd Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status, carried. Austin Clark was present at the meeting in connection with insuring by the City of miscellaneous small buildings. Mr. Clark explained a survey had been maSe on city buildings not at present covered by insurance, and presented list of such buildings, showing total valuation of approximately $41,000.00, with premium payment to cover insurance of around $310.00 per year. The list of buildings was checked and Mayor pointed out that the Boy Scout Eall in Forest Ridge Park is not owned by the City, but is owned by the Elks. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that with the exception of the Boy Scout Hall at Forest Ridge Park, Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to take the policies out as submitted, carried. Clerk read letter from International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No.43V which stated that at meeting held August 19, 194V, unanimous ballot was cast in favor of the following motion; that the members of the Fire Department go on record as being in favor of repealing all initiatives governing our wages and hours and returning all power over wages and hours to City Commission. Signed Ray C. Whitney, Secretary. AUGUST 26, 1947 (Cont'd) Mayor oo~uented this is a result oi' discussions between the Mayor~ The members o£ the Fire Department, the Commissioners, Officers of the Fire Department, at various times, which indicated what they proposed to do. Motion by Mr. Keen and Mr. Gorst to note contents of letter and file, carried. Letter from Daly District Improvement Club was read by Clerk, which enclosed copy of letter to Richfield 0il Corporation. Club felt after last zoning action in the Daly area, that further commercialization of the area was curtailed, but the opinion seems in error. Club is opposed to any zoning changes. In order to prevent further misunderstanding request that a map be furnished showing zoning of Daly area, as well as a list of zoning changes made in the last 8 years, and on what authority the changes were made. Signed Stanley E. Zabroski, President. Clerk also read letter from Daly District Improvement Club addressed to Richfield 0il, which states ~t has come to their attention that the oil company is contemplating expanding facilities in Bremerton at the intersection of Marguerite Avenue & Thompeon Drive. Home owners in the area are disgusted and aggravated with exploitation caused by existing conditions. Deterioration of property values cannot be tolerated, and the Improvement Club will do everything possible to prevent further entrenchment by the oil company in that area. Feel the danger which accompanies gasoline storage is enough reason for locating plants at safe distances from populated areas. Further state the oil company will probably be faced with assessment for sidewalks, curbs and gutters along property on Marguerite Avenue in the near future. Motion by ~r. Keen and Mr. Gorst to comply with the request to furnish maps show- ing definite changes in the zoning in the past 5 years and copies of the letters be made an~ sent to the Planning & Zoning Commission, carried. Clerk enquired about the transfer of funds in Water Supply ~epartment in order to have sufficient money to pay for pick-up truck for which bid is called. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution to transfer funds in Water Supply °udget for the purchase of a truck, carried. Mr. Harold Staley, Mr. Adrian VanElten and Mr. Murray Taylor were present at the Council. Wished to discuss wages and hours for city employees before the budget is adopted. A meeting was arranged with the con~nissioners end union representatives for Friday, August 29, 1947, at ~:00 o'clock p.m. Claim for damages was presented by Clerk for John L. Strachan, Route 8 Box in the ~nount of $~.05, for damage to car, caused by falling tree when the Street De- partment was resurfacing an alley. ~otion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Had~on that the claim be referred to the City Attor- ney, carried. Clerk read letter from Frank Cohen, 415 - llth Street, enclosing bill of paid to Hien Plumbing Company for work done on sewer at ~l~ South Callow. Amount should be reimbursed to him as damage was due to faulty city work. Plumber found breal in sewer was in the street and damage to Mr. Cohen's sewer was done by the city when they laid the water pipes. Feels city is responsible and he should be reimbursed his costs. Letter from Clerk's Office was also read in which damage claims were sent to Cohen to be properly filled and returned within 50 days f~om date of damage. Clerk commented that the proper forms have not yet been filed in his office. Attorney commented that the ordinance provides claim is to be filed on a certain form which contains certain information which a letter would fail to include. Attorney fur- ther conm~ented that the claim was handled properly as forms should be sent to anyone who writes claiming damages, and such claimant should be notified of the ~0 day limit. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of the letter and refer to the City Attorney, carried. Mr. Howard McCain and Mr. Ronald Danielson were present at the meeting represent- ing the Lions Club. Mr. McCain spoke regarding the proposed swimming pool. Stated that the Lions Club had Si1,000.00 toward such a project, and that the Rotary Club had around $~,000.00, but that the pool would cost approximately $40,000.00 more. Sug- gested that approximately a 4 mill levy be voted on at the special election to be held in December to complete the project, aud that unless such action is taken it will take from three to seven years more to collect enough money to build'the pool. Mayor com- mented that Bremerton had budgeted around $158,000 for recreation for the young people, and if the people wished to vote a tax levy to build swimming pool, that they could do so. Mr. McCain stated that the Lion's Club would present information to people on construction and maintenance of pool. Mr. NcCain also stated the proposed swimming pool would be large enough to hold national swim meets. Notion by Mr. Kean and Nr. Gorst to concur in the request and recommendation of the Lions Club and refer to the City Auditor and City Attorney, carried. Clerk presented "Notice of Hearing" from Department of Public Utilities on appli- cation for increased rates by Western Gas Company to be held September 9, 1947, at 10:O a.m. at Hearing room, Insurance Building, Olympia, Washington Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file, carried. Clerk read letter from City Attorney enclosing check in the sum of $16,000.00. Letter stated check is in payment for portion of the ~atershed which was taken by the United States of America, and the sum was agreed upon by City Attorney, representing Bremerton, and U.S. Department of Justice. Signed 0luff Johnsen, City Attorney. AUGUST 26, 1947 There was some discussion as to what fund the money would go into. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to the Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities, City Treasurer and City Auditor, carried. Franchise Agreement from United Benefit Insurance Company was read by Clerk. Clerk stated a representative of this insurance company had been in, and was inter- ested in city employees adopting a method of payroll deductions on health and accident insurance. The matter was discussed and Council was not in favor of it, and it was stated the City does not give franchise agreements to anyone. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to reject the proposal, carried. Attorney read letter from himself enclosing Resolutions, Quit Claim Deeds and certificate of ownerships on various parcels of land, which City Attorney had been authorized to acquire in the vicinity of Roosevelt Hospital to be occupied For street pruposes. Condemnation proceedings were not required and all have been acquired by direct purchase. Method of acquiring each parcel, and from whom acquired, together with papers pertaining to each parcel were explained in the letter. Attorney recom- mended the deeds and mortgage releases be referred to City Clerk for filing and record. tng in the County Auditor's Office, and that the Clerk be directed to certify copies of the two resolutions, and that they also be recorded in County Auditor's OFfice, and certificates of ownership be filed by the City Clerk. Motion by Mr. Kesm snd Mr. Gorst to approve the recommendation, carried. Attorney read Resolution No. 604 as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has made street improvements on Sixth Street between Ford an~ Adelle Streets, and it is necessary to occupy a port~on of Forest Ridge Park for street purposes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following land situated in Kitsap County, State of Washington, to-wit: The North 30 feet of the northeast quarter southwest quarter southeast quarter, Section 15, Township 24N, Range 1E, W.M. be, and the same is hereby dedicated for street purposes. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage, this ~Tth day of August, 194V. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 604, as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Cmrst, yes. Resolution No. 605 was read by Attorney as follows: WHEREAS the City of Bremerton previously acquired certain lands within the City of Bremerton at the intersection of Adelle and Sixth Streets for street purposes, and ~EREAS it now appears that only a portion of said lands should be so occupied NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the following lands in Kitsap County, State of Washington, to-wit: Beginning at a point 30 feet north of the northeast corner of the southeast quarter southwest quarter, Section 15, Township 24N, Range 1E, W.M.; thence along a c~rve to the right having a radius of llO feet a distance of 172.V8 feet to the east margin ll0 feet; thence east llO feet to point of beginning. be and the same are hereby dedicated for street purposes. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor mud attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 2?th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 605 carried as fol- lows: ~r. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk read letter from City Engineer re Capitol Hill Sewer District State De- velopment - L.I.D. No. 229, Change Order for Extension of Time, which states contracto~ ~I. Moschetto, has requested extension of time for completion oI' contract, and encloses resolution for Council's approval. Engineer recommends extension of time be granted. Resolution when adopted by Owner shall become part of contract subject to conditions thereof except as modified by proposal. Signed E. S. Severance. Clerk read Resolution ~o. 606 as follows: WHEREAS, a request has been.received from M. Moschetto, Contractor for Capi- tol Hill Sewer District, State Development - L.I.D. No. 229, File No. 26-1-52, for a change order of extension of time for completion of Contract, WHEREAS, the date specified for completion under the Contract occurs on Aug- ust 31, 194V, but the work will not be completed until November 29, 194V, an excess of ninety (90) calendar days, WHEREAS, the o~er-run in the specified Contract completion time is due entir- ely to the Con~ractor's inability to obtain materials, together with un£orseen diffi- culties in tunnel excavation, WHEREAS, liquidated damages were specified in the Contract, and ~f~ ,~ f~.~WHEREAS, no dsmages of any nature whatsoever will occur by .reason of ~failure ~to comp~l'ete his work within the time specified, .. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That no liquidated damages be asserted by reason of M. MOSCHETTO'S f~lure to complete his work within the time specified, and (2) That this resolution of unqualified, unconditional waiving of damages be approved by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington AUGUST 2~, 1947 (Cont'd) PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk ir authentication of such passage this 27th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 606 carried as follows: Mr. Ke~, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk read letter from Commissioner of Finance addressed to City Commission re garbage rates, which stated in August 1941 Commission raised rates to 75~ per month Since then there have been four raises in pay for drivers from $1.00 per hour in 1943 to $1.3V in 194V, and raises for helpers to $1.33 per hour. After making a survey of the Garbage Department it is apparent it is not breaking even on expenses and new equipment must be purchased each year. Commissioner Haddon feels it is necessary to recommend garbage rates be raised to $1.00 per month and commercial rates raised 10% and the Ordinance be amended to read accordingly. Signed Lulu D. Haddon. Notion by Mr. ~'ean and ~. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and refer to th city attorney, carried. Commissioner Gorst presented dedication deed to the City for streets and utiliti of Bremerton Gardens, which had been referred to City Attorney, City Engineer, Water Saperintendent and himself for a recommendation as to acceptance. Recommended the ac- ceptance of the deed. Mayor enquired about the water rates to be charged, and whether or not other apartment houses get the same rates. The matter is to be investigated. (Mr. Gorst to check on other apartment rates). Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the dedication deed be accepted and the necessary resolution be prepared, carried. City Treasurer reported that Police are still checking to see that all dogs are licensed, but to date have covered only the housing areas. As soon as this is com- pleted will check on restaurant licenses, to make certain proper licenses are taken out Attorney reported he had received a request from the Park Department regarding establishment of certain positions and the transfer of funds, and read Ordinance No. 1745, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE establishing the positions of Building Manager-Secretary and Leader- Specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department, fixing the compensation therefore, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass Ordinance No. 1745, carried as l'ol- lows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Resolution No. 607 was read by Attorney as follows: WHEREAS, there has been created in the Parks and Recreation Department the posi- tions of Building Manager-Secretary and Leader-Specialist; and WHEREAS, the transfer of certain appropriations within the budget for the calenda year is desirable in order to provide funds with which to pay the salaries fixed for these positions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that transfers of appropriations within the budget for the calendar year for the Park De- partment be made as follows: From: Building Manager, Civic Center 800.00 To : Building Manager-Secretary, Recreation From: Leader (3) Recreation 770.00 Part time typist, Recreation 94.00 To : Leader-Specialist, Recreation by the City Clerk in PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested authentication of such passage this 27th day of August, 1947. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 607, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Ers. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Attorney reported nothing definite on the firemen's salaries, but should have something soon. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that all bills be allowed if approved by a majority of the commission, carried. Mayor commented that the City of Bremerton needed the Manette and Capitol Rill Stations and should control the Sheridan and Westpark Stations but the F.W.A. had re- jected the offer which had been made. Clerk recommended that an offer be made at the present time for the stations not including the submarine line. Motion by Mr. Kesn and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be authorized to offer to the F.W.A. the budgeted amount of $50,551.00 for the purchase of the four fire stations and equipment, carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess until Friday, August 29, 1947, at lO:O0 a.m., carried. AUGUST 29, 1947 The recessed_.meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the i~'Iayor,s Office on ~riday, August 29, 1947, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commis- 's~oner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst and City Treasurer being present. Clerk read copy of his letter to Federal Works Agency making an offer of $50,551.~ !for Fire Stations and Equipment. Offer was made in accordance with instructions of iCity Council at last meeting. Short'discussion ensued on what would be included. Change in Pay Status was read by Clerk for Andrew Pendergast, Jr., Recreation. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve change in pay status as read, carried. Clerk presented proposed budget, which had been prepared by the Auditor, for the [taking of Census, as follows: Salaries & Wages, Director, $450.00; 2 Assistants, $400.0~; iTotal $850.00. Maintenance and Operation: Travel Expense, $250.00; Enumerators @ 4~ !per name, $2,625.00; Office Supplies & Expense, $75.00; Travel Expense for Enumerators, 15200.00. Total proposed expense, $4,000.00. Further commented that the director in !charge is sure the census will cost under that. Motion by Mr. Kean and Er. Gorst that the proposed budget for census be referred to City Attorney with a request that the necessary ordinance be prepared, carried. Report was made by Clerk that Claim for Damages from Frank Cohen, 415 llth Street in the amount of $35.24 had now been presented on the proper form. Motion by Mr. Keanand Mrs. Haddon to refer the claim to the City Attorney,carrie .. Clerk reported that the application for transfer of cab operator's license from Robert Guy to Virgil Wright, which cab had been operated as Radio Cab and would now be iknown as Anchor Cab, had been approved by Captain of Traffic and Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Kean and Er. Gorst to approve transfer and sale, carried. Letter from the Department of Game was read by Clerk, which enclosed agreement ipertaining to use of Alexander and Heins Lakes. Agreement had been signed by Director of Game and has been approved by Department of Health of the State of Washington. Re- iquested 3 copies be signed, original kept by City and other two returned. Signed Lewis ~R. Barlick. Clerk also read agreement attached. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the Agreement be approved, carried. Clerk read "Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause" filed by Joseph Haas against City of Bremerton, a municipal corporation and M. G. ~cLeod, its Building Inspector, ordering appearance of defendants before superior court in department of presiding judge at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on September ~, t947, to show cause why they should not be restrained during the pendency of the action from interfering with plain- tiff's construction of partitions in Room 508 Haas Building, at 245-4th, or from com- !mencing or prosecuting any criminal action or actions against him for alleged violatio~ of Bremerton Building Code. Also read S~nmmons in same case and complaint. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~Irs. Haddon to refer to City Attorney, carried. I Treasurer reported collection had been made of light meters at various tennis ~courts, as follows: Manette, $24.00; Warren, $20.07; and Horseshoe Court, $7.00, and that the light meters had been in operation about three weeks. There was some discussion about the ~¥harfinger presenting statements on rent to persons renting space on the dock, but it was decided that it would be more satisfac- tory to have Treasurer mail such statements. Mayor commented he had discussed with Mr. Hageman the renting of space vacated by the Labor Organizations on dock, and it would be necessary for the city to remove ithe partition and salvage whatever possible. Recommended that the City ask $125.00 :per month rent. Mrs. Haddon concurred in the recommendation. Mayor commented that theI iCity Attorney should work out the details. Some discussion ensued as to where the Census enumerators would meet in the City Hall, but no definite action was taken. Commissioner Gorst reported he had checked on water rates of various apartment houses and that Bremerton Gardens is paying more than the others, as they have about $10.00 extra each month to pay on larger meters. Further reported that apparently in the agreement the word Industrial was used to describe the water rate they are on, but the word shoulm have been commercial. There was some discussion on a Eaintenance Crew for doing necessary work in the City, but no difinite action was taken. Eotion by Er. Kean and Ers. Haddon to adjourn, carried. Cit~ ~'lerk ~ APPROVED: Mayor '. ~