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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/47 OCTOBER 15, 1947 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall on Wednesday, October 15, 1947, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Co~m:issioner Gorst, City Treasurer and City Attorney being present. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to ~pprove previous minutes as written, carrie~. Clerk announced this is time set for he,ring on final assessment rolls on L.I.D. No. 233, and that no protests have been received. Ordinance No. 1755, entitled as follows, was read by Clerk: AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 233, providing for the improvement of Rainier Avenue from Ninth Street to Eleventh Street as in said ordinance described; providing for the levying and assess- ing of the costs and expense thereof against the parcels and lots of land between the termini and within the boundaries of said improvement district, providing for the col- lection thereof; creating and establishing a special fund therefor and fixing the date for the issuance of bonds in payment thereof. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1755 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk announced it is time for the opening of bids for Transit ann Rods for En- gineering Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~. Gorst to open the bids, carried. Bids were opened and read by Clerk as follows: Peninsula Stationers, 322 Pacific, Bremerton; Certified Check #2804, $50.00; Va- rious styles and prices ranging from $610.00 to $652.00. Leveling rods, $25.50 each. Delivery one week to ten days. Indefinite, and 30 to 60 days. Thompson,s, 530 4th; Certified Check #2802, $50.00; D~ tzgen #6060, $602.00; #6060S, $632.00; 6066, $622.00; 6066S, $652.00. Delivery 60-90 days. #6520 Dietzgen leveling rods, $26.50, delivery early in 1948. #6527 Dietzgen leveling rods, $35.50 ea. In~ediate shipment from San Francisco. Eugene Dietzgen Co., 621 Market, San Francisco; Certified Check #22760, $50.00; #6060, $602.00; 6060S, $632.00; 6066, $622.00; 6066S, $652.00; Delivery 60 to 90 days. 6520 California leveling rods, $26.50 each, delivery early in 1948. Charles Bruning Company, Inc., 2025 Third Avenue, Seattle; Certified Check #18382 $50.00; #4885 Brunson Transit with extension leg tripod, $556.50, without compass $531.~0 with horizontal circle reading t9 20", $596.50, with stadia circle, $616.50, with 2 6X magnifier mounted over vernier, $40.00 additional. #4666 leveling rods, $41.O0 each. Transit delivery, 90-120 days, Rods, approximately 2 weeks. Lowman &Hanford, 1515 Second Avenue, Seattle ll; Certifte~ Check #26883, $50.00 i K & E 5085 CF, $559.80; K&E, 5085-CFS, $586.60; 30~days delivery, K&E 5085-CFS,$602.@0,1 60 days; K&E 5136-F, $435.00, immediate delivery; K&E 5136-FS, $455.00, 30 day deliver~; Level Rods, $2295 each, delivery 30 to 60 days. ~ Kuker-Ranken, Inc.; 4th at Columbia, Seattle 4; #132 Gurley, readings to minutes, $485.00; Same with readings to 20", $520.00; #52 Gurley Hellgate, $535.00; Same with readings to 20", $575.00; Stadia Circle with any of above additional $30.00; Berger 6¼~ ~Z.K~. T~.ans~t, reading to minutes, $~00.00; same but with reading to 20", $627.50; o5aaia ~zrcie with aoove additional ~40.00. Delivery, #132, 6-8 weeks; #52, 2-4 weeks; I B~ZKA, 6-8 weeks. Frisco Roda, $21.75 each, 30 days delivery. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the bids to the City Engineer and the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, carried. Report of Separation for Leo Gruber, Traffic Maintenance, was read by Clerk. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve separation, carried. Clerk read Notic~ of Employment for George L. Ruthenberg, Traffic Maintenance. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve Temporary Non-civil Service Appoin- tment as read, carried. Changes in Pay Status were read by Clerk for the following: Alexander A. McCall, Finance, Anthony Balazic, Fire; Linda McPhee, Recreation. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to approve Changes in Pay Status, carried. Clerk read RESOLUTION as follows: WHEREAS, that area designated as Bainbridge Island, Kltsap County and the 01ympi~ Peninsula generally, is naturally and geographically isolated to a comparative degree from the remainder of the State of Washington; and, OCTOBER 15, 1947 (Cont'd) WHEREAS, the economic~ and industrial and social development by the aforesaid area is seriously retarded by transportation problems arising from the comparative isolation; and WHEREAS, in this area, is located one of the largest Federal installations in th~ United States,known as the Puget Sound Naval Base,and consequently a comprehensive play of transportation is of definite importance from the standpoint of Military defense; and WHEREAS, ~he entire Olympic Peninsula and the aforementioned area is generally conceded to possess scenic and recreational advantages seldom equalled and never sur- passed in other parts of the world; and, WHEREAS, the geographical and natural isolation aforementioned is handicapping the development of these potential tourist and recreational assets so possessed; and WHEREAS, it is the studied opinion of the undersigned that this problem should be solved hy a general, well-conceived, over-all plan rather than by a number of non- coordinated piecemeal plans; now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington State Good Roads Association ap- point a special intermim Committee composed of State-wide representation to make a special study of this problem for presentation of a solution to the State Convention at its 1948 Convention; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the specific plan adopted by the assembled Conven- tion in 1948, be recommended to the 1949 Session of the State Legislature for Legis- lative action. Mayor commented this resolution was a result of a meeting of the representatives of Roads ann Bridge Committee, the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor, Commissioner of Public Works and others, to be presented at the Good Roads Association meeting. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to endorse the resolution, carried. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that Mr. Severance, City Engineer, and Mr. Hat- field, Street Superintendent, be delegated to attend the Good Roads Convention to be held at Ellensburg, this coming Friday and Saturday, carried. Letter from Kitsap County Engineering Department, addressed to County Commission- ers was read by Clerk. Letter signed by County Engineer and states it has been called to his attention that petition re annexing Navy Yard City vicinity to the City of Bremerton has been filed with County Board. Certain tract of land on which Kitsap County's Oil Storage Tank is located has been included, and request is made to Board to delete such tract for following reasons: (1) If area is included in City of Bremer-I ton, certain zoning ordinances may be applied by the City which would preclude Kitsap I County from adding to it's oil storage operation there. (2) This site, with deep water/ moorage facilities nearby, proximity to highways and central location for all Kitsap County's Road Districts is natural industrial area for the purpose now being used, and should be so mainta~ned. Signed John H. Pattison. 1~ Mayor commented that the County Commissioners had no authority to delete this t tract from the petition, and asked the City Commissioners to consider the matter and I grant the request if it seemed advisable, Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of the letter and refer to the City Attorney for recommendation as to procedure, carried. Clerk presented application for Location License for pinball machines at The Rendezvous, 218 First Street, Signed by Pearce. Approved by Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the application as recommended by the Chief of Police, carried. It was reported by Clerk that on April 19, 194V, the Cottucil approved applica- tion for card room at Last Change, 630 Burwell, and that the license had never been issued as it had not been called for. On October 14, 1947, the license had been re- quested, and before issuance the Chief of Police was contacted as such a long period o~ time had elapsed, ane the Chief had stated he would like to have it re-referred to him, as it seemed quite a number of card room licenses had been issued recently. Motion .by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to re-refer the application to the Chief of Police, carried. Clerk read letter from Department of Public ttealth enclosing copy of report on field activities of Division of Sanitation for the month of September, 1947. Signed Sam I. Reed, Chief Division of Sanitation. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file in the Clerk's Of- fice, carried. Clerk reported in connection with Bill of Sale received from the Housing Author-. ity on Sheridan Dock, that Clerk's Office had placed this Deck on insurance policy so that it would be covered on liability and fire insurance, however, the value had not as yet been set, as a man would be over from Seattle to estimate the replacement value Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the action taken by the City Clerk's Of- lice be approved, carried. Letter I'rom Marion Garland addressed to the Mayor was read by Clerk, in which it is stated that Mr. Ritter states the city is contemplating building a 15' wide road along the west side of the property which Mr. Ritter and Mr. Grover C. Wallis are buying from Marie Waaga. Mr. Ritter has given no permission, deed or right of way over the property for such purpose and wishes to be on record with the city so that they will not start building a road without getting a deed or easement from him, which he refuses to give. Signed Marion Garland. OCTOBER 15, 1947 (Cont'd) Mayor commented this particular strip of land has been under dispute for some !time, and the matter should be clarified. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and refer to the City Engin- leer, Commissioner of Public Works and Utilities and City Attorney to clarify the mat- iter, and if not to be used as a street, abandon all claims to ownership, carried. Report was made by Clerk that Mr. Humble, Management Officer of the Bremerton IHousing Authority, advised they have no use for the tower at the Westpark Fire Sta- itfon and there will be no difficulty in arranging for the Chamber of Commerce to use it ifor storage of Christmas decorations. Further advised it will be necessary for Box to contact Mr. Humble when it is time to store the decorations. Attorney remarked that he was working on agreement and felt that just an inform- al permit or letter would be sufficient. . Clerk further reported that present janitor at the City Hall, A. A. McCall, is !in the process of securing an engineer's license, and as soon as that is secured will itake over the boiler and furnace operations at the city hall, and then corrections can !be made. Motion by I~r. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to accept the report, carried. Letter from Henry J. Podraza, Route 3 Box 408, addressed to City Council was read by Clerk, in which it is stated people of Corbett Drive wish to go on record as iprotesting annexation of east side of Corbett Drive to the city. All on east side of ID rive have been contacted and all are against going into the city. Signed Henry J. Podraza. Motion by Mr. Kean and Nr~ Gorst to note contents of letter and file, carried. Mayor commented that all who wished to protest annexation would be given an op- portunity to do so at the hearing which will be held before annexation, and.that the writer of the letter should be so notified. (City Clerk to write letter, and contact City Attorney for suggestions). Clerk read letter from City Engineer addressed to Council re Concrete Block iRetaining Wall, SW corner of 6th Street and Marion Avenue, which states certain lands ihave been acquired for street purposes there with provision that a retaining wall be !provided. Plans and specifications have been prepared and are submitted for approval. !Estimate cost at $800 with City forces to do excavation and change location of fire ihydrant, which work is not included in the estimate. Recommended call for bids be made ~for October 29, 1947, and that city forces be instructed to do all other work as soon ~as Contract is executed. City forces should also process street from Adelle Avenue to Roosevelt Hospital on lands acquired by City for such purposel Signed E. S. Severance. Notion by Mr. Gorst and R~. Kean that the Engineer,s recommendations be approve and City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids, carried. Letter from Building Inspector addressed to City Commission was read by Clerk re moving of Mr. Hagerman on First Street Dock. Understands News Stand will vacate its location. Mr. Hagerman will remove all partitions for salvage of same. Will in- stall 12' door, and if electrical switch box is to be moved will take care of expense of such work. City to take care of expense of moving 12t'xl2'' timber car bumper from close to building to within 7' of West side of dock, and connect timber to the NW :corner of building. ~r. Hagerman expects to hear from Commission if such arrangements are satisfactory. Signed M. G. McLeod. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and R~. Kean to approve Mr. NcLeod's recommendation, icarried. Mrs. Haddon suggested the City Clerk contact ~. Hagerman, and find when he 'wishes to take possession, so that present occupant Mr. Hike will be able to move out, Clerk to consult attorney if additional information is needed. Clerk read letter addressed to City Council from City Auditor and Chief Deputy !re rejection of claim for damages to transit owned by R. L. Date which was being used iby the City. Reason for rejection was that insurance did not cover type accident in- ~volved, ~ud as this is most common risk in use of engineering instruments Engineer sug- gested proper and adequate coverage be obtained. Clerk's office wrote letter to Larkin Company cancelling insurance on engineering equipment and requesting refund of unearnedl premium. Further requested another local insurance agency for proper coverage. Hay- ward Company assures binder will be placed immediately to give necessary protection. Report made to Council so that approval may be given to action which was taken prior regular meeting in order to have instruments insured. Signed Wendell R. Vaa and Ger- ald C. Yeadon. Motion by Mr. Go rst and Mr. Kean to approve action taken, carried. Clerk read letter signed by Captain of Traffic'Division, which states it is now possible to obtain motorcycle transmitters and receivers. Equipment is needed for solo motorcycles as it is now necessary to maintain separate transmitters to take care of equipment now used on solos. Therefore, recommends Council authorize call for bids for purchase of 3 motorcycle transmitters ~d receivers. Signed T. K. Phillips. Motion by Mr. aean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation and direct the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent to call for bids, carried. OCTOBER 15, 1947 (Cont'd) City Treasurer reported that Mr. Clyde Mossbarger, 1601 llth Street, at one time ~.. ~ owned the East l0 feet of Lot 13, Block ll, L.'S. Rowes Addition to Bremerton, but through an oversight or lack of funds allowed it to go into county foreclosure. The county has a deed and Mr. Mossbarger would like to obtain repossession of the property. The city has $109.43 total assessments and interest, and the county has a total of $19.57 in taxes. Mr. Mossbarger was in to see the City Treasurer and asked if the Council would approve the purchase of the property for a price in consideration of assessments and taxes. Treasurer had informed him there would be some additional cost to cover the drawin8 up of the deed and other papers. Treasurer stated he would re- co~nend a price of $150.00 to be set on the property and that it be sold to Mr. Moss- target as he owns adjoining property on both sides and no one else would be interested and that it would be a private sale. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to concur in the Treasurer,s recommendation and the Treasurer purchase the property from the county, and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a reselution authorizing direct sale to Mr. Mossbarger for the sum of $150.00, carried. City Attorney reported that at the last meeting he had been directed to prepare the necessary papers for the City of Bremerton to participate in the Public Health District, and read Resolution No. 621 as follows: WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Kitsap County have by resolution dated October 6, 1947, declared their intention to establish a health district as defined by Chapter 183, Section l, Session Laws of 1945; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton having a population of more than 20,000 and less than lO0,O00, is a primary city as defined by said laws, and, accordingly, may be in- cluded within said health district; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton believes that the health of the citizens of said city and of Kitsap County will be better protected by the estab- lishment of a health district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the City of Bremerton petition the district board of health of Kitsap County to be included within the district subject to such agreement as to the function to be per- formed for the city by the health district and the amount of financial contributions to be made by the city to the health district as the district board of health and the City of Bremerton may later approve; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that L. "Hum" Kean and Howard I. Gorst members of the City Council of the City of Bremerton be and they are hereby designated to represent the City of Bremerton in any negotiations with the district board of health and to act as members of said district health board upon its organization. Passed by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor ~d at- tested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 15th day of October, 1947. · Attorney remarked that a meeting should be held to go over ~erms of agreement to be made between the Health District and the City o~ Bremerton, Such as financial obligations, and other matters. Some date should be set for a meeting, and each city should be notified that if it wished to participate should have a representative pre- sent. Mayor suggested that the attorney have copies of the law pertaining to such district made and send copy of law to all cities in the county. Attorney further commented that an informal meeting should be held first with the county commissioners. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to set the date of the meeting with the County Commissioners as 2:00 oYclock p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 1947, in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall, carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 621 as read, carried as follows: ~r. Kean~ yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Attorney further reported some decision should be reached on proposed amendments to the charter which are to be presented to the voters. They must be published ~0 days prior to the election, and the auditor,s office requested they be in their hands 45 days before the election which is to be held December 6, 1947. It was suggested a meeting be arranged with the original freeholders to discuss the amendments. Motion by Mr. Kean and ¥~. Gorst to refer the arrangements for the meeting to be held Tuesday, October 21, 1947, at 8:00 p.m. to ~he City Attorney, carried. City Attorney reported that Younglove~s deduction of $~4.00 on rent had been re- ferred to himself and City Auditor. Deduction was due to damage caused by leak in pltunbing. Stated as yet the matter had not been adjusted, and no claim has been filed. Wished to recommend to the City Council that they grant a reduction of $24.00 in rent to Younglove to cover the damage. Could all be allowed on one month's rent or be allowed a portion each month. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve a reduction in rent of $24.00 for the month of November to Younglove Grocery Company, carried. There was some discussion on matters of this sort. Attorney remarked that when- ever anyone receives injury or damage at any time as a result of city equipment, he should immediately contact the City Attorney or City Clerk, as claims cannot be taken care of unless proper forms are filled within 30 days from date of d~age. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Cmrst that the City Attorney and City Clerk notify Department Heads and Superintendents of the proper procedure and solicit their support and cooperation, carried. OCTOBER 15, 1947 (Cont'd) Attorney reported the matter of pay for acting lieutenants had been referred to iCity Auditor and himself for ~ecommendation, and stated that although the Auditor had inot signed the recommendation he was sure Auditor would concur in the opinion. At- Council re !torney read letter addressed to City compensation to Anthony W. Balazic land three others as lieutenants in the Fire Department from August lO to August 31, il 47. The men were appointed as lieutenants on July 25 to replace others demoted as of that date. Action was instituted by those demoted to require Civil Service Commis- !sion to reinstate them as lieutenants. Superior Court granted relief requested, and !as there have been no appeals, the Judgment has now become final and all parties' irights determined. Court held Civil Service was without power to promote the men in- ~volved to lieutenant, and Attorney's opinion is that the City of Bremerton cannot pay ithem for additional duties even though those duties were performed. Recommend there- !fore the request be denied, as if the city has no right to make appointments has no iri~t to compensate those appointed. Further suggests Civil Service Commission and ICity Council review provisions of city charter, ordinances of the city and the state flaw and ascertain whether or not all of the rules and regulations of the Civil Service iCommission have been approved by the City Council and are in such form that misunder- istandings which give rise to such litigation will not occur again. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation, particularly Ithe last paragraph, carried. Mayor further commented the City Charter states the Civil Service Commission can imake rules and regulations with the approval of the council. Mayor further commented that Tommy Stevens had called him in regard to water in !the street in front of his home and had stated he had contacted city several times re- !garding this matter. Mr. Gorst reported that the matter is being worked on, and some isolution should be reached. Notion by If~. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pay all bills if approved by a majority of ithe commissioners, carried. City Clerk reported slight progress on the fire escape for the city hsll, and heaters at the recreation center. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to recess to ~Ionday, October 20, 1947, at lO:O0 o'clock a.m., carried. / ~ut~/City Clerk OCTOBER 20, 1947 Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the !Mayor's Office at the City Hall on Monday, October 20, 1947, at lO:O0 o'clock a.m. iMayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Attorney and City luditor being present. Auditor read Ordinance No. 1V53, second reading, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton approving and adopting the Financial Budget !for the several departments of city government of the City of Bremerton for the fiscal !year 1948, and appropriating the amounts set forth in said Budget to each of the said idepartments for expenditure during said year. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to apss Ordinance No. 1753 on second reading, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Mayor Kean remarked he had been asked to appoint a committee on food conservation, iand had appointed Oluf Johnsen as temporary chairman. Also reported a meeting had been iheld, and a proclamation been prepared and that the Mayor had been requested to sign !and the paper to be attested by Clerk. Auditor read Proclamation as follows: WHEREAS, the citizens of Bremerton, Washington realize the grave emergency con- ifronting the hungry people of Europe and are further impressed with the responsibility ithis condition places upon us as a free people; and W~REAS, a Citizens Food Committee has been appointed by the President of the iUnited States of America and a local Citizens Food Committee has been appointed for the iCity of Bremerton; and WI~REAS, the program of the national and local food committees has been received iby individuals and organizations offering every cooperation in order to make the pro- Igram a success; NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby proclaim support for the Citizens Food Committee program iwith special emphasis on the four bmsic points of the program, to-wit: (1) Use no meat !on Tuesday; (2) Use no poultry or eggs on Thursday; (3) Save a slice of bread every iday; (4) Restaurants to serve bread and butter only on request. OCTOBER 20, 1947 (Cont'd) Done by my hand at Bremerton, Washington,~ this 20th day of October, 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the Mayor be authorized to sign the proc- lamation and it be attested by the City Clerk, carried. Letter from City Engineer was read by Auditor recommending the award of bid for surveying instruments for Engineering Department to Lowman& Hartford in the amount of $559.80 for transit, and $22.95 each for 2 level rods, and that contract be executed and transit be shipped at once, rods shipped in 30 days. Signed E. S. Severance. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation be approved, carried. Auditor reported that Mr. Hagermann had been contacted as to when he wished to take over the dock, and had stated that he would like to begin ma~ing alterations November 1st. Mr. Hike would have to be notified to vacate the space. Council sug- gested that the City Attorney attend to the matter. Mayor remarked that Mr. Brigham desired more space at the Head of the Bay for his sawmill, and Mr. Gorst agreed to contact him to see Just what he wanted an~ what arrangements could be made. Some discussion ensued on the proposed meeting of the city and county officials on a district health board. Also discussion on the meeting to be held October 29th at Which Mr. Shane is to speak on the roads, tunnels, ferries and bridges in the State. Meeting to be held in the Lounge at the Civic Center at 7:45 o'clock p.m. Motion by ~. Kean and Mr. Gorst to adjourn, carried. City C~erk /// APPROVED: · ~ Mayor x