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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/47 OCTOBER 6, 1~47 Statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held on Monday, October 6, 1947, at ten o'clock a.m., for the purpose of hearing pro- tests against the preliminary budget for the year 1947. Mayor Kean presiding, Com- missioner Haddon, Commis~oner Gorst, City Auditor and City Clerk being present. Mayor commented this is the first of the five day hearings to discuss the Budget, listen to protests and comments ant anything in general pertaining to the bud- get. Mr. James W. Bryan, S~., was present and wished to protest the following: (1) iLarge expenditure planned on cut to be used as approach to Manette Bridge; (2) Expen- iditure of $78,000.00 out of the Water Fund for a Municipal Garage. (3) Increase in ia mount of reserve for a new dity hall; (4) Funds on Swimming Pool. Also protested the ifact that larger totals were in the 1948 budget than were budgeted for the same de- ipartments in Also objected to amounts estimated as revenue from Puget Sound Power & Light Company as occupation tax and to estimated revenue from pinball and slot machines. ~r. Gorst commenbed that since 1945 the City had taken in 40 acres on this side of the bridge and over 200 ac~es on the other side, and that more money is necessary for sidewalks, water, sewer, etc. As for setting up money for a new city hall, the present city hall is over-crowded, and a new one is badly needed. Mrs. Haddon remarked the Water Department would be repaid by other departments for funds they might have available to build a municipal garage. Mayor remarked that the comment in general in the past an~ also present on Bremerton show there is no extravagence, but Bremerton's receipts are not comparable to other cities of the same size and Bremerton's only in- dustry is tax free. Mr. Vaa remarked that if the 4 mill levy is not passed and voted in in the spe- cial election that the City will be unable to spend the money. Mr. Gorst requested a change be made in Water Distribution. That Engineer's Aide and Draftsman maximum salary per month be raised to $230.00 per month, and that the additional $240.00 be taken out of extra labor. Motion by Mr. Gorst an~ Mr. Kean to make change as recommended, carried. There was some discussion re fund for necessary money to be spent on the Head of the Bay, but it was decided to let the regular engineer's do the work of surveying, etc. Auditor stated the Water Superintendent wished to have some changes made in Water Supply Department. The $10,000.00 set up aw Repair, etc. Gorst Creek Pump Station under Maintenance & Operation is to be broken down with $4,000.00 for Salaries and $6,000.00 for Maintenance & Operation. The next item is to be separated with $1,500.00 for Salaries & Wages and $1,500.00 for Maintenance & Operation. Item 4, Page 58, to be set up as $5,000.00 Salaries & Wages and $5,000.00 Maintsnance & Opera- tion. Surveying Watershed Lands, to be $4,500.00 Salaries & Wages and $500.00 Main- tenance and Operation. The original budget had all these items sst up under M~t~te~anc~ & Operation and Capital Outlay. R?search by Federal Government, $2,250.00 to ~azarmes & Wages and $750.00 Capital Outlay, Fencing & Other Facilities for Protection of Water- shed, $500.00 S~ aries & Wages and $750.00 Capital Outlay. Such changes would make it possible for the City to do the entire work on these jobs. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the changes be made as recommended, carried. Auditor reported that he was off $2~,494.00 on estimated valuation, as the cdr-1 rect amount according to the County Auditor's figures would be $11,256,506.00 instead of $11,280,~)00.00 but very little adjustment would be necessary as ~t only made a difference of $~2.00. Auditor pointed out several typographical errors in the budget as prepared. T OCTOBER 6, 1947 (Cont'd) There was some discussion as to what department should include the switchboard operator, and it was decided to set the position up in the Clerk's Department, as well as the maintenance of the switchboard. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the matter be referred to the City Auditor to make the necessary changes, carried. Some discussion ensued on Park Budget, but no changes were recommended. Also the subject of insurance was discussed, but no action was taken. Auditor remarked that when the budget was set up, no allowance was made in the Engineering Department for insurance, and that $150.00 is to be taken out of Miscel- laneous and put in Insurance. There was some discussion re amount budget for cut from Pacific to Washington, and Auditor remarked there is approximately $135,000 budgeted for this and it will cost $280,000.00, so is short approximately $145,000.00. Council decided the extra amount would have to be raised by a bond issue as the Street Department would not be able to handle such a large amount. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that $148,000.00 be anticipated in a bond issue, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. It was further remarked that the State would not do anything toward a bridge un- til the cut is put through, but that they will repair the entrances. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to recess the meeting to lO:O0 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 1947, carried. Olery/ Mayor ~ OCTOBh~t 7, 1947 Pursuant to recess the statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bre- merton was reconvened at ten o'clock a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 1947. Mayor Kean pre- siding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Clerk and City Auditor being present. City Auditor remarked that an item in the Street Department Budget is set up in the ~aount of $1200.00 for water for the purpose of flushing the streets and sewers. The charge for this service has not been settled this year. Further commented that Street Superintendent feels a charge of $100.00 per month for the w~ter is too much. Mr. Gorst stated the matter had been checked and the charge was reasonable for the amount of water used, and that he would explain the matter to Mr. Hatfteld, so that it is entirely proper to leave the budgeted amount at $1,200.00. Some discussion ensued re charge on fire hydrants for water, but no action taken. Also discussion on amount Park Department is to pay Sanitation for property on which the swimming pool is to be built. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess ko Wednesday, October 8, 1947, at lO:O0 o'clock a.m., carried. APPROVED: OCTOBER 8, 1947 Pursuant to recess the statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was reconvened at ten o'clock a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 1947. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Clerk, City Auditor, City Treasurer and City Attorney being present. Treasurer recommended Changes in his budget under Maintenance & Operation as follows: Office Expense reduced to $700.00 from $1,000.00; Publications reduced to $80.00 from $100.00; Equipment Repairs reduced to $180.00 i'rom $200.00, and such re- ductions will make Treasurer's over-all budget $15,000.00 instead of $15,420.00. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and the budget be reduced as proposed, carried. Mr. Gorst remarked that the salary of the Chief Mechanic in the Garage should be on a monthly basis and not an hourly rate. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that Salary of Chief Mechanic be established at $320.00 to $330.00 per month, and that $200.00 be added under Extra Help in Garage Budget, carried. 0CTOBEH 8, t~47 (Cont'd) There was some discussion re changing title to Superintendent of Garage, and Cit~ Auditor is to check with Secretary-Examiner of Civil Service re titles. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to recess to Thursday, October 9, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., carried. APPROVED: ~tyC~' Mayor