HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/36 APRIL 17, 1946
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City' of Bremerton, Washington,
was held in the Police Squad Room, at the City Hall; Wednesday, April l?, 1946, at
ten o'clock A.M. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City
Treasurer and Assistant City Attorney being present.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve minute of April lC, ll and 15,
1946, as written, carried.
Clerk read application of Verne R. Parkhurst and Daniel Vivolo to transfer
permit to engage in Taxi business and to transfer right to use exclusively designated
stand of Red Top Cab Company, owned by Lee Maddox, and transfer fifteen taxicab per-
mits No. 2 to 15 inclusive, and No. 57, inasmuch as the above ~emed men have purchased
the taxi business from Maddox. Clerk also read letter to Chief Lewis from Fred Turner~
Detective Division, dated April 16, 1946, statin~ that he had checked with the Seattle
Police and King County Sheriff's Office and found no record of Verne R. Parkhurst and
Daniel Vivolo. Attorney Ralph Purvis, local attorney who was in the audience, stated
he was appearing in behalf of his clients to answer any questions that might arise
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regarding the purchase of the Red Top Cab Company.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow the transfer as requested,
carried.
Reports of Separation were read by Clerk for the following: George
and Harold 01son, ~ire Department; Raymond A. Anderson, Recreation Department; and
Lillian Trulich, Water Department.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the separations, carried.
Notices of Employment for the following were read by Clerk: Fred E. mit-
ted, Building Department; Severin Hurlen, Jr., Engineer,s Office; Clifford W. Hasty
and Edwin A. Schlie, Police Department.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the employments as read, carrie
Notices of Change in Pay Status were read Dy Clerk for the following:
Evelyn McVey, Library Department; Donald M. Van Sickle, Engineer's Office.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve the Changes in Pay Status,
carried.
Clerk read application from Howard Kaufman for license at 117 Washington
Avenue, as a Pawnbroker, to be known as Corporal Howard. Mayor explained that Mr.
Kaufman,s last application had been for military clothing at the same address but
which was likely to turn into a pawnshop, and that the Council had rejected his appli-
cation in a previous meeting because it had requested permission to operate in a con-
demned building.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to reject the application of Corporal
Howard for operation of pawnbroker business in view of the fact that the building has
been condemned, carried.
Application was read by Clerk from George T. Harris to obtain a permit
for operation of one additional taxicab, a Dodge 1940, under name of Pleasure Taxi;
address of stand is 2003 Harking Street; approved by Chief of Police. A discussion
ensued relative to this application due to the location of his stand which is in a
block having limited parking space.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to table the application until the return
of Captain Phillips of the ~raffic Division, carried.
Chief of Police entered the Council Room and stated the unions on the City
Dock, now that it is condemned, want to park on First Street by parking meters without
paying into the meters or paying for traffic tickets. Mayor Kean stated that in the
lease the City agreed to reserve a certain number of parking spaces for the union of-
ficials, but the condemnation of the dock would supercede the terms of the lease.
Mayor suggested that the Chief of Police and himself go down to the union and talk
with them and believed something could be worked out.
Clerk read application from Frank E. Harris for permit to operate two
Plymouth Sedans from a stand at Blme Loon; application has not been to Chief of Police
for recommendation.
Motion by Mr. mean and Mr. Gorst to refer the application to the Chief
of Police for reconmnendation, carried.
City Clerk stated that in November 1945, City advertised for bids for
salvaging of material from the City garbage dump. Contract was awarded to Robert W.
Proudlock November 9, 19~5; however, Mr. Proudlock has never conducted any operations
at the dump and since six months has passed by since award of the contract without any
operations or payment to the City, Clerk recommended the contract be cancelled.
Nutter also stated that Fred Walker, Sanitation Department, had reported that no acti-
vity has been conducted by Proudlock at the Dump. Mrs. Haddon stated~ that his bontract
had been extended for one sixty-day period.
Lotion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the contrac~ be revoked, carried.
The City Clerk reported that if the insurance company placed a waiver in
the City's policies whereby the insurer agrees to waive any right of defense based on
the governmental immunity of the insured, the insurance rates would be raised consider-
ably and recommended that no change be made in the policies and the Assistant City
Attorney stated he concurred in this recommendation.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. fladdon to concur in the recommendation and
no change be made in the policies, carried, all members voting Yes.
Mr. Gorst presented a map of a new adSition known as the Wischhoefer Ad-
dition, located in Nanette. The map has been signed by the dedicators, Henry and
Wischhoefer, Approved by E. S. Severance, City Engineer, Description and Engineer's
Certificate signed by 011n M. Speager a~d Acknowledgement by C. A. Fulmer. Assistant
City Attorney stated the map should be cleared through the Planning Commission.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the map and refer it to the
Planning and Zoning Commission, carried.
Clerk read Petition signed by eight property owners, as follows: "We,
the undersigned property owners in Bremerton, do hereby petition the City Commissionera
to create an improvement district for the improvement of the Alley between 1st & Bur-
well & Callow & Wycoff, by grading and paving with concrete.'" First signature on
petition is R. T. Crawford.
~otion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the petition to City Engineer
for compilation and recommendation, carried.
Clerk read Petition, signed by seventeen property owners, as follows: "We,
the undersi6ned property owners in Bremerton, do hereby petition the City Commissioners
to create an improvement district for the improvement of Pennsylvania Avenue between
llth Street and 13th Street, by the installation of concrete pavement and sidewalks,
the sidewalks and paving to be not wider than those existing on Pennsylvania south of
llth Street, and all other work necessary to make a complete Job." First signature on
on is that of Chester F. Sines, Gale & Miller Addition, Lot~9, Block 2.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the petition to City Engineer for
carried.
Clerk read Petition, as follows: "We, the undersigned property owners in
Bremerton, do hereby petition the City Commissioners to create an improvement district
for the improvement of Cascade Trail from Perry Avenue to Trenton Avenue; East 22nd
Street from Nipsic Avenue to Trenton Avenue; Nipsic Avenue from Terrace Street to North
Line of the South 5 acres of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, Sec. 12,
TWp 24 N, R i E, WM; Brashem Avenue from Cascade Trail North and East to Nipsic Avenue;
ah unnamed Street extending from Perry Avenue to Trenton Avenue along the Nor th Line
of the South 5 acres of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, Sec. 12, Twp
24 N, R i E, WN by construction of water mains, securing necessary right of way, in-
stallation of hydrants and appurtenances, and all other work necessary to make a com-
Job." First signature is henry Wischhoefer, and petition contains signatures of
24 property owners.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the petition to City Engineer for
recommendation, carried.
Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be
requested to advertise for bids for 2,000 barrels, more or less, of MC-2 road oil to
be delivered on the street heated at place requested by the Street Department Super-
intendent, bids returnable three weeks from today, May 8, 1946, carried.
Assistant City Attorney stated he had with him a lease prepared for submis-
sion to the Council between the City and Bremerton-Seattle Air Lines, Inc., and Otto
Drager at 2nd Street Dock.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the lease to the Committee of the
Whole to discuss it with the Bremerton-Seattle Air Lines, Inc., carried.
Mayor Kean stated he had two cormnunications from the Federal Works Agency
and requested the Clerk to read them to the Council for the matter of record. Clerk
read letter dated April 3, 1946, from Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Faci-
lities, Div. No. 8, Seattle, to the Mayor, which stated the boiler at Manette Fire
Station was cracked and must be replaced before the heating unit can again be operated.
The letter gave the reasons for assuming how the boilder became cracked and stated the
government can assume no responsibility for the damage to the boiler as they believe
the city has not given sufficient attention to maintenance and operation of the heating
plant. The letter further requested that the Public Works Agency be advised when the
boiler has been restored to its original condition so that they may inspect the work
done on the boiler, as it is the Lessee's obligation to maintain and keep the Leased
Property in good repair and operating condition. Mayor Kean commented that City does
not own the station and Chief Yett had previously requested placing an automatic oil
burner there but that he hesitated to place anything in a government building.
Motion by Mr. Mean and Mr. Gorst to note the contents of the letter, the
letter be acknowledged by the City Cler, and the matter be referred to the City Enginee~
City Clerk and Purchasing Agent and Fire Chief for a survey and written recommendation;
first named to serve as Chairman, carried.
Clerk read letter dated March 27, 1946, to the Mayor from Federal Works Ag~nc~
signed by Fred T. Evans, Assistant Division Engineer, which stated that there is a
balance due U.S. Government of $7,897.53, on Project 45-M-205, Recreation Facilities,
as of 1~/31/45, and requested payment of said amount in order to close their project
records. Clerk read letter dated March 28, 1946, from Bonny Brooks, Secretary, to Mr.
Evans, acknowledging their letter and stating that the Mayor is out of town and the
State Examiner is now making an audit of our 1945 activities and will shortly be in a
position to verify the figures given by the government letter.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note the contents of the letter, receipt
of the letter be acknowledged by City Clerk and matter be referred to City Auditor,
Wendell Vaa, Director of Recreation Billings, the City Treasurer and the City ~lerk
for study and a recommendation, carried.
Mayor reported on recessed Council meeting held April 16, 1946, and asked
Assistant City Attorney if he could go to Olympia with the group to discuss the matter
of the Fi. st Street Dock. Assistant City Attorney answered that he could arrange to
attend.
Mr. Gorst stated that Mrs. Lieseke, of the Port Orchard Ferry Company, had
requested that she be permitted to dispose of a condemned boat on the City Garbage Dump
A discussion followed as to best method of disposal and it was decided it would be
safer to set the boat afire to destroy the superstructure so it would not be an at-
tractive nuisance to young children.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that permission be granted as requested,
but would suggest that the superstructure should be burned off and the keel left as
rip-rap and Mrs. Lieseke comply with regulations regarding burning, and City Clerk to
!notify of this motion, carried.
Clerk reported this was date set for opening of bids for five cars for the
Police Department and that three bids had been received.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to open the bids, carried.
Bids were opened by. Clerk and read from: Kerr Motors, certified check No.
2001 (No. 7062) in amount of $50.00 attached; proposing to furnish Police Department,
five 1946 Ford~Deluxe Fordor Sedans, Bid Price per Unit, $1188.72 and agreeing to
accept in trade as partial payment the following cars with amount of allowance as in-
dicated: 1942 Pontiac, $1065.OO; 1942 Plymouth, $640.O0; 1942 Studebaker, $1080.O0;
1942 Studebaker, $1075.00; 1942 Ford, $970.00. Delivery expected to be before July ls
with trade allowance to be reduced by 4% if delivery not made by that date in accord-
ance with 0PA Price Regulations.
Arnold-Bender Company, with certified check No. Oll2 for $50.00 attached;
sroposing to furnis~ five Plymouth DeLuxe 4-Door Sedans with total price per unit of
1,226.81; with following trade-in allowances: 1942 Pontiac, $1006.00; Plymouth,
1942, $910.00; 1942 Studebaker, $1050.00; 1942 Studebaker, $1050.00; 1942 Ford,
$900.00; cars to be delivered at intervals as available; the first car to be delivered
within 30 days of acceptance of bid.
Arnold-Bender Company, with certified check for $50.00 attached, check No.
0111; proposing to furnish five Dodge DeLuxe A-Door Sedans, total price per unit of
l,~60.01, with trade-in allowances as follows: 1942 Pontiac, #1006; 1942 Plymouth,
910.00; 1~42 Studebaker, $1050.00; 1942 Studebaker, $1050.00; 1942 Ford, $900.00;
to be delivered at intervals as available with first car delivered within 50 days
of acceptance of bid.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the bids to City Clerk and Pur-
chasing Agent, Chief of Police, Captain Phillips of Traffic, and the Committee of the
Whole, carried.
Clerk reported this was date set for opening of bids for one car for Water
Department and that one bid had been received.
Motion by Mr. mean and Mr. Gorst to open the bid, carried.
Bid was opened and read from: Kerr Motors, with check attached No. 7061
for $50.00; proposing to furnish for Water Department, one 1946 Ford Deluxe Fordor
Sedan, bid price #1188.72.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer bids to City Clerk & Purchasing
Agent, and Committee of Whole, carried.
Mayor Kean commented that he favored standardizing City's cars with not
more than three makes, which would reduce maintenance costs. Mayor suggested that
in future specifications for cars contain call for oversize generators and batteries
for police cars. Mr. Bird of Kerr Motors, who was in the audience, commented that
the Ford batteries were as large as any on the market at present time, but that
generators should be furnished ~ew each time because a generator cannot be transferred
from one make of car to another.make.
Assistant City Attorney stated the Chief of Police re£ommends that two
taxicab licenses be revoked, as follows: P. F. Bray, driver for Olympic Cab Company,
Charged with being in drunken condition while on duty; and Joseph 0. Hansen, driver
for Red Top Cab Company, for hawking and loading passengers in unauthorized stand.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in Chief's recommendation and
set the date of the hearing on May l, 1948, carried.
Assistant City Attorney presented a letter from himself to the Commissioners
together with an initiatige which Ray Darling of the City Fire Department had left
with Assistant City Attorney.
Motion by Mr. Aean and Mr. Gorst to note contents and file, carried.
Mayor Kean commented that since the Firemen had taken a preEious initiative
to the people and took the matter out of the Commission's hands that there is not
much that can be done in connection with the proposed initiative by the Co~nission.
Assistant City Attorney read an excerpt from the minutes of the last meet-
ing held by the Planning and Zoning Commission relative to the First Street Dock, and
gave the mayor a copy of the minutes.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills presented if approved
by a majority of the Council, carried, all members voting yes.
Mayor asked the Assistant City Attorney what he would suggest should be
done on the controversy over wages and asked if there should be an arbitration board
set up, and Assistant Attorney answered that he did not believe a board should be scs
up at this time. Mr. Gorst commented that the union letter did not state what the
union wanteddof the City. The Mayor stated t~e union representatives came in and in-
formed the City the members wanted more money, but the Mayor said, the City had heard
nothing from the city employees that they were dissatisfied. Then a group of city
employees came in and asked that they have more money and they were very friendly
and cordial. Then the business agents came in and told us that the men were hot
down at their meeting and were going to strike. The mayor stated he, at that time
told the unio~ representatives the City couldn't do anything because of the budget
and because there was no emergency.~xlSting, and they asked if a strike is an emer-
gency and were told by the Mayor'th~t'Just the threat of'a strike wasn,t an emergency.
Mayor further stated that nothing as yet had been put in writing as to the union,s
demands, but verbally they have asked for a 15% raise, a 20% raise, and/or $1.44 a
day mo'r~, right across the ~board, as well as'certain' changes in ordinances covering
vacation'and 2ick'leave.~ Mayor said he felt the people should know what is going on
about'this: and the' Chamber~ of Commerce shb~ld be in on it and said h'e thought %f' our'
~ost of 1.lying is higher, then something should be done about it. Assistant City At-
torney'suggested the City w~ite to'Mr. W~.'Cook and get the union to come right 'out
and state What they wan~ in dollars and ~ents or working conditions', as the City is
rather confused as to their demands.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk be directed ~o write a
letter to Mr. W. B. Cook, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local No. 672 requesting Mr.
Cook'to~set'forth'in a letter to the CiSy C~uncil ail of the union's 'demands from the
City onwhich the' vote to strike was base~,' carried, all'members voting yes.
Motion by Mr.'Kean and Mr; Gorst to recess until 10~00 o'clock A.M. Satur-
day morning, April 20, 1946, carried. .
Approved: /-- Ci~ Clerk
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April 20, 1946
The recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washing-
ton, was held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall, Saturday, April 20, 1946 at ten
o'clock a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, Treasurer
and Street Superintendent being present.
Clerk stated he had a letter from the Chief of Police recommending that the
Taxi Cab License of Joseph 01ham Hansen be suspended for a period of l~ days. The
City Council voted at the last meeting to revoke the license of Joseph Hansen based
on a report from the Police Department. Upon investigation the Chief of Police as-
certained that the man is a Veteran and it is his first offense so that the charges
did not warrant revokation.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to reconsider previous motion relative to
revokation of the license of Joseph Hansen and suspend his license 18 days upon re-
commendation of the Chief of Police following investigation, hearing on suspension of
license to be held May l, 1946, carried.
Discussion ensued as to how stands were assigned for taxis which met the
ferries. It was stated that the various cabs were assigned stands there in rotation.
Clerk reported on the bid for one sedan for the Water Department, and stated
the only bid received was from Kerr Motors on a Ford Sedan for the sum of $1188.72.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the bid from Kerr ~otors be accepted,
carried.
Mayor asked Council,s opinion on standardizing cars for the various depart-
ments. Council agreed that such a policy would simplify replacing of parts, etc.
Mayor commented that he had talked to Charley Murray this morning and Mr.
Murray desired to construct a retaining wall on his property, but wanted the City to
do something on a bulkhead at the end of Ohio Street. Mayor suggested that the Super-
intendent of Streets check on this matter.
Mayor stated that at the Council Meeting on March 8, l~AS, the Fire Chief,
Health Officer and Building Inspector had been instructed to inspect the Westgrove
Trailer Camp in accordance with various codes, and that so far no report, which had
been requested in writing, had been received. Mrs. Haddon suggested that an inspectio:
of all trailer camps in the city be made.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that Fire C~ief, Building Inspector and
Health Officer be requested to comply with the request of March 8, 19~8, and that they
include all trailer camps.
Clerk read letter dated April l~, 19A8 from the 2eamsters, Local No. 872,
signed by W. B. Cook, Secretary-Treasurer, which was in reply to letter of April 18,
19A8, in which the Union stated they wished to continue negotiations, if such is the
desire of the Commissioners. Mr. Gorst remarked that they seemed to evade the inquiry
as far as possible as Clerk,s letter of April 18 had definitely asked on just what bas
the strike vote had been taken, and just what they demanded. Discussion ensued in
which Mr. Hatfield, President of the Teamsters, and City Street Superintendent ~ok
part. Mrs. Haddon enquired if they had received ~e Federal go-ahead on the strike.
Mr. Hatfield replied he did not believe they had received it as yet, but that acco~
to the Smith Connely Act the Union would have to give 30 days notice for a cooling off
period during which time negotiations could take place. Mayor stated that they had
asked various raises at different times and what the city wanted to know was the speci-
fic things which were demanded and also the time element. Mr. Hatfield stated that
Union had a meeting planned for Monday night, April 22, 1946, with all the City Emp-
loyees that are in ~n the strike, and that right now the '~eamsters were carrying on the
negotiations as they are in the majority. In reply to a comment that the requests
seemed very vague, Mr. Hatfield replied that no special amount had been stated, but
that a raise had been promised, if and when, the Navy ~ard got one, and as Navy Yard
received 18%, City Employees should receive 15% or 20%, and that the Union wanted to
continue negotiations. Clerk remarked that no negotiations could take place until
there was something to negotiate. Mr. Hatfield stated that they want the commission
to get together with the Union and negotiate, as the members first ask for what they
want then the Union Officials meet with the employer and get the best offer of settle-
ment they can and present the result to the members to get their decision. Mayor
stated that a letter was desired from the Union ar to just what they wanted, and that
the letter of April 19 did not give this information.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk acknowledge receipt of
the letter and state that the specific request in his letter was the amount of the sa-
lary increase they were requesting and again request this information, carried.
Clerk read letter dated April 16, 1946, from the Department of Public He~
signed by Sam I. Reed, which enclosed copy of report of field activities of the ~vi-
sion of Sanitation for the month of March 1946.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the contents be nosed as a matter of
record and filed with the City Clerk, carried.
Treasurer presented a request for the closure of Sixth Street at lvy Green
Cemetery, between Myrtle and Rose Avenues. This was recommended by Mr. Hatfield and
Mr. Estler that the 14 foot street be closed for l0 feet, leaving a 4 foot alley for
access, and that blocks 66 and 66 be continued l0 feet, which would give more available
lots for sale. This proposal by Mr. Nutter is based on a request from Mr. McDonald
to purchase a lot next to one already owned.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst that the request be granted and that
sale of lot be authorized, and that the number of lots be increased in Block 66 to
include Lots 27, 28, 29 and 30, and that Block 65 be increased to include lots 19,
20, sl and 22, carried.
Mr. Hatfield asked if it would not be better to use concrete boxes instead
of wooden boxes at the cemetery. Mrs. Haddon stated that concrete boxes were required
according to her understanding of the regulations. Treasurer stated that according
to Rules and Regulations for the Cemetery, dated March l, 1931, that concrete boxes
were required only for perpetual care lots. Mayor suggested that if Rules & Regula-
tions were not full enough that they should be mended so that they would be complete.
Motion by Mra. Haddon and Mr. Gorst that the Rules & Regulations be turned
over to ~rs. ~addon, City Treasurer, City Clerk, Mr. Hatfield and State Examiner for
any changes or revisions, carried.
Mayor reported on meeting with Chief of Police and Labor Union Officials
relative to parking down on the First Street Wharf, and reported that City would take
care of any parking tickets so long as the privilege was not abused, until approval is
received f~m the Department of Labor and Industries to continue parking down there.
Clerk reported that Lofthus 0il Company made a claim for a higher price on
oil than the proposal of September, 1948, as the OPA has raised the ceiling price.
After some discussion no action was taken on the matter.
Clerk stated this was date for opening of bids on broken concrete and dirt
for First Street Dock, and that two bids were received.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to open the bids, carried.
Clerk read bid from: Scheumann and Johnson, enclosin6 performance ~nd, for
approximately 6,000 cubic yards of broken concrete and dirt at $1.00 ~er cubic yard,
based on measurement in their five yard rock trucks at point of delivery, and each
truckload to be paid for as five cubic yards of material, and that approximately sixty
per cent of the material furnished be broken concrete. Completion in approximately 90
days, deliver to begin Monday morning April 22, 1946~ V. S. Collins and J. G. Hyatt,
delivery of 6,000 yards dirt and broken concrete at $1.16 per yard, delivery in 60
days, minimum-maximum, and additional 3,000 yards in an additional 30 days, minimum-
maximum, with broken concrete comprising 30% of the whole.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the bid from Scheumann & Johnson be
accepted and the matter be referred to Commissioner of Finance, Commissioner of Public
Works, City Clerk, City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets, carried.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the meeting be adjourned, carried.
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