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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/46 NAY 22, 1946 The regular meeting of the City Council was recessed until Thursday morning, MaS 2~, 1946, at lO:O0 a.m., due to lack of quorum. NAY 2~, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held Thursday morning, Nay 23, 1946 was recessed until Friday morning May 24, 1946 at lO:O0 a.m., due to lack of quorum. NAY 24, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City ¢ouncll scheduled to be held Friday morning, May 24, 1946, was recessed until Saturday morning, May 25, 1946, at 10:00 a.m., due to lack of quorum. MAY 25, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held Saturday morning, May 25, 1946, was recessed until Monday morning, May 27, 1946, at lO:O0 a.m., due to lack of quorum. MAY 27, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held Monday morning, Nay 2?, 1946, was recessed until Tuesday morning, Nay 28, 1946, at 10:00 a.m. MAY 28, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held Tuesday morning, May 28, 1946, was recessed until regular meeting Wednesday morning, May 29, 1946 at lO:00 a.m. The regular meeting of the MAY 1946 City 0ouncil of the City o£ Bremerton, Washington, ~::was held in the Police Squad Room, at the City Hall, Wednesday, May 29, 1946 at '.i:l:~OiO0 a~TM,' ~ Mayor Kean. oresidin~. Commissioner Haddon. Commissioner Gorst, City Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to approve the minutes of May 21, 1946, as written, carried. Clerk read Reports of Separation for the following: Orris B. Nelson, Cemetery; Mildred Herried, Civil Service & Retirement; Harry C. S~nnock, Sanitation; L. Baldridge and Richard V. Todhunter, Water Department. Motion by mr. ~ean and Mr. Gorst to approve Reports of Separation as read, carried. Clerk read Notices of ~nployment for the following: Harry C. Sinnock, Fire Department; Joseph 0. Burlovich and Vic Cleland, Recreation Department; John J. Downey and Dallas S. Stewart, Sanitation; and Thomas E. harden, Water Department. Motion by Mr. Aean and Mr. Gorst to approve Notices of ~nployment as read, carried. Change in Pay Status was read by the Clerk for Violette M. Denton, City Clerk's Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to approve Change in Pay Status, as read, carried. Clerk asked Council's penmission for payroll deductions on Kitsap Medical Ser- vice Bureau, as a number of employees had signed up for this. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to comply with the request of the City Clerk, carried. Application for Taxicab Stand was read by Clerk. Application made by V. Park- hurst and Dan Vivolo, Red Top '£~xi, for location at Club, Cambrian & Farragut, (N.W. Corner), cabs to park on Farragut, and had been approved by Chief of Police Lewis, and Captain Phillips in charge of Traffic. Mayor commented that under the ordinance it was necessary to have a hearing on "on street" taxicab stand applications. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that hearing date on taxi stand application for Red Top Taxi be set for June 12, 1946, carried. Clerk stated that he had in his possession a copy of Horluck Transportation Company insurance policy, which he would hold until the meeting with Mrs. Lieseke th~s afternoon. Clerk stated he had received duplicate copies of lease 1511-1 from the Depart- ment of Public Lands, in response to request, as the original lease never had been found. Lease covered water pipe line covering harbor line in front of Warren Avenue, and Department of Public Lands requested that both copies be signed and returned. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the Mayor and City ~lerk be authorized to sign lease No. 1511-1, carried. Letter was read by ~lerk, dated May 24, 1946, signed by City ~lerk and City Auditor, addressed to Mayor and City Council, to which was attached statement showing cost to City of the 9~ hourly pay increase on drivers and helpers in Sanitation and Street Department, which amounts to $5,838.?6, also attaching statement showing total cost to City if increase of 9~ per hour were granted all regular fulltime City Em- ployees, which amounts to $16,58E.09, or a total of $22,4~0.85. Letter stated attempt had been made to compare salaries with Seattle and Tacoma, as-the three cities ap- peered to be in the same labor area, which was almost impossible except for workers on an hourly basis, and many of these cannot be compared due to the different classifi- cation of employees. After a study of positions and salary scales of office workers and department heads in Seattle and Tacoma it was found that few positions can be com- pared. Bremertons employees number approximately 300 and Seattle and Tacoma run into the thousands. Letter recommended an unbiased evaluation of each job, to be done at budget making time, although there may be some adjustments that should be made now. In view of difficulties in attempting to make comparisons or in maXlng an evaluation of each Job and revising the 1946 budget, it was recommended that all regular full- time city employees receive the same increase granted the truck drivers and helpers, and that general revision be taken up in the preparation of the 1947 budget. It was stated that contents had been noted, and the matter had already been referred to the Committee of the ~hole. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that letter be made a matter of record, car- ried. Clerk read letter eated Nay 28, 1946, signed by Wendell R. Vaa, City Auditor, and addressed to Mayor and City Council, which stated that since January l, 1945, all administrative expenses had been paid from the Retirement fund, and that Section 24 of the Retirement Ordinance provides that "The City Council shall appropriate annually from the General Fund the amount it deems necessary for the purpose of paying the expense of administering the retirement system." Letter stated that since Civil Ser- vice and Retirement are handled by same personnel, Auditor recommended that they be combined in one budget in General Fund, and ~hat expenditures for administration of Retirement System for 1945 and amount budgeted for said purpose for 1946 be appro- priated by Emergency Ordinance to the Civil SerEice and Retirement budget from the General Fund. Then the Retirement Fund can be reimbursed for administrative expendi- tures to date. Administrative Expenditures from Retirement 1945, were itemized and totaled $1,396.13, Itemized expenditures for 1946, itemized and totaled $2,510.00, total $~,906.13. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. ~addon to concur in the recommendation and refer the matter to City Auditor, City Clerk and City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance, carried. Clerk commented that on April 5, 1946, the matter of a survey of lighting needs of the City Hall had been referred to Committee of the Whole, and enquired as to what had been done about this. Nayor stated that nothing had been done about it, but that the Committee of the Whole would work on it. Letter was read by Clerk, dated Nay 28, 1946, signed by Frank C. Schricker, and addressed to ~ayor. Letter stated that ~t the last meeting of the Park and Rec- reation Commission a petition was presented by the Bremerton Fastball Association for permission to install lights for night play at Warren Avenue, and that the Conmulssion listened to arguments for and against this proposition and after deliberation had voted unanimously to allow the installation with restrictions that no night play would be allowed on Saturday or Sunday, no innings be allowed to start after 10:lb p.m., and that installation of lights by Association should not be construed as giving the group any control or exclusive use of this area. Since the last meeting the Commission re- ceived a petition protesting installation of lights, but still feels that lights should be allowed because they will be a general benefit to community at large, and therefore are recommending that the Bremerton Fastball Association be allowed to pro- ceed with the lighting of Warren Avenue Playfield. Several people who had signed the Ipetition against the lighting were in the audience. The group consisted of ~r. Jack Smith, Nr. Fred Pfaff, Nfs. Carl Hayn, ~r. Carol Brown, and W. H. ~urdeen. Consider- able discussion ensued, and the group did not feel that the petition against the lighting had been given proper consideration. The spokesman stated the Park Board had informed them that they should obtain the petition and present it at the Park Board meeting within three days, but that after they left the meeting, the Board had voted to allow the lighting. Also that work had already been started and that the post holes had already been dug for light poles, and requested that this work be stopped until their petition was heard and a meeting arranged with the Park Board. Mayor commented that he had contacted ~r. Schricker who said that no meeting had been called, but Mr. Billings had assured him he had contacted the ~embers of the Board and they were in favor of the night lighting, and that he (the Nayor) felt that the matter should be re- referred to the Park Board Members, and they should have an open meeting to discuss the matter. Notion to Nr. kean and Nr. Gorst to re-refer the matter of the lighting of Warren Avenue Playfleld to the Park and Recreation Commission, in order to allow the people to present the petition before the Board, and that ~r. Brown and ~r. Durden be notified of the meeting, carried. Mayor stated he would contact the group digging the holes, and have the work diwcontinued until after a decision had been made. Some discussion ensued in regard to the lighting, and it was remarked that petitions such as this only showed how the majority of the people in that vicinity felt about it, and really had no bearing upon the recommendation of the Park Board, and the action of the City Council, as those groups were trying to do the best for the most. Clerk read letter dated May ~8, 19~6, from the Housing Authority signed by E. C. Searle, and addressed to Nayor and City ~ouncil, enclosing check #6262, in the amount of $10,988.~0, representing Payment in Lieu of Taxes, which was a total of monthly accruals from ~ay l, 19~5 to February 26, 1948, termination date of Agreement, less deduction for ~5 street lights at $~0.~0 per year, prorated. Stated it was the ~intention of the Commission of Housing Authority to pass a Resolution at their regular meeting which will provide for payment in lieu of taxes in maximum amount permissible, which would mean 10% of shelter rent, but not in excess of what would constitute ac- tual taxes. City Attorney stated he had written at some length to Housing Authority on this matter and that Mr. Searle had called him, after returning from Seattle at a meeting, and cancelled the old agreement, and stated they were now making a new agree- ment, and that the City would get money for the time being. City Attorney had also discussed the other units with ~r. Searle, and had been informed they came under a special setup on "slum clearance", and Mr. Searle said he would be willing to talk over the meeting and arrange with the Housing Authority on future paymen s, and City At- torney stated this letter was the first payment of the maximum, but he did not know when the other units would be cut off, and he understood a meeting was to be had on this. Nayor stated that if rents went very low, then payments would be much less than anticipated. Motion by ~r. aean and Mrs. Haddon that City Treasurer be instructed to accept check in payment in lieu of taxes for the period from Nay i 19~5 to February ~6, 19~, carried. ' Clerk read letter from Housing Authority, dated Nay ~?, 19~6, addressed to ~8yor and City Commission, signed by E. C. Searle, in regard to Streets in Sheridan Park, Project WASH. ~bZ0~. Nr. Searle stated street intersections with Sheridan Road west of Hal's Corner were improved last year by oiling, but are now in po~r condition especially those used by city busses. Felt that due to heavy traffic over most of the intersections the City should apply more substantial treatment thffn oiling. Re- qussted they be informed what treatment would be and approximate time wo~ would com- mence. N tion by Nr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the letter be acknowledged and the matter referred to Commissioner Gorst and Street Department, carried. Letter was read by ~lerk dated ~ay 22, 194~, to Mayor and City Council, and signed by E. S. Severance, giving a preliminary estimate of improvement of Rainier Avenue between l~th and l~th Street itemizing expenses for clearing, grubbing, grading and construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, total estimate $8,13~.80. Treasurer commented that the preliminary engineering figure seemed low. Nr. Gorst ex- plained that ~hey were trying to keep expenses down, as previous improvements on Rainier Avenue had been low~ and they desired to give those on the improvement between l~th and 15th the same break and that the Street Department would help out. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve plans and preliminary estimates for the improvement of Rainier Avenue between Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets, carried Clerk read letter dated Nay 28, 1948, to Mayor and Council, signed by E. S. Severance, City Engineer, in regard to L.I.D. 224, Change Order No. 2. Letter etated Change Order No. i was attached to the original contract, and was processed to hold the contract within the estimated cost, and that during construction it was ascertained that the change would deprive certain property within the district of sewer benefits, and that Change Order No. E is made necessary because of needed sewer facilities for certain lots within the district as planned. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Ke~n that City Engineer's recommendation for change orders be approved, carried. Resolution No. 519, was read by Clerk, as follows: WHEREAS, the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 22~, providing for the assessment to pay the improvement of the alley in Block 8, First Addition to Charleston has been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Wed. the 28th day of June, 19~8 at ll:00 o'clock A.M. of said day at the Council Chambers at the City Hall of the City of Bremerton be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the hearing upon said assessment roll; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of the time and place of said hearing to all persons who may desire to object to such assessment roll to make such objections in writing and file the same with the City Clerk at or prior to the date fixed for such hearing, by writte~ notice to the owner or the reputed owner of the different properties whose name appear~ upon said assessment roll, by mailing a notice thereof at least fifteen (15) days be- fore the date herein set for such hearing to such owner or reputed owner at the address of such owner as shown on the tax rolls of the County Treasurer for the property des- cribed on said list and shall further give notice of such hearing by publishing such notice at least five (8) times in the official newspaper, the last publication of which shall be at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date herein fixed for said hearing. The above-mentioned improvements include clearing, grading, construction of a sanitary and storm sewer and appurtenances and paving with concrete, together with the doing of any and all other work in connection therewith. Passed by the City Council, signed by the ~ayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 29th 8ay of May 19~8. Notion by ~r. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the Resolution be pass~d, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk read letter dated Nay Ed, 19~8, addressed to Mayor and City Council, signed by E. S. Severance, City Engineer, stating that it is advisable to employ a consulting engineer to make preliminary surveys, plans and estimate of costs for sewage treatment for the city. Engineer employed should give his experience and location of nearest plant constructed under his plans. Payment for services may be lump sum for all plants or out falls, work to be started as requested by City. Payment for final plans and supervision may be made by percentage of contract and cost of preliminary work to be absorbed or credited to such percentage. Transportation and equipment to be furnished by City but consulting Engineer to furnish qualified Engineer to super- vise and direct. Recommended setting each out fall or plant separately as several carry sewage from either Housing Projects, Navy Yard and City or from combination of these agencies. Also recommended that contact be made with Housing Agencies and ~avy Yard in regard to pa~ticipating in the planning and financing. Requirements should be given in advertisement or specification prepared in call for bid. Engineers selected should specialize in planning and construction of sewage treatment plants. Mayor com- mented that under the Charter it would be ne£essary to call for bids, as the work in- volved would be more than $500.00 worth. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids as recommended by the Cit~ Engineer, bids returnable, June 12, 1946, carried. Letter was read by Clerk, addressed to Mayor and Commissioners, dated Nay 22, 1946, signed by Jennings B. Serry, stating the citizens residing on Yantic, Hartford and Tracy Avenues between Forest Ridge Park and Arsenal Way, Which community had en- tered the city last July, requested the installation of a fire plug in that vicinity as primarily they had entered the city for the purpose of obtaining fire protection. Suggested that fire plug be located on large water main on Hartford Avenue at the in- tersection of Coontz Street and Hartford Avenue. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to the City Engineer, Fire Chief and Water Superintendent, carried. Clerk read letter from Bremerton Oil Delivery, dated May 27, 1946, addressed to City Oouncil, regarding proposal to furnish MC2 Road 0il, advising that it is not in accordance with Tax Commission Rule #lTl to charge the city with sales tax on the cost of the oil, on which they pay tax to the State. In the past the City has used purchase orders and paid tax on this part of the charge. Therefore, they requested a change in the proposal to $3.9V per barrel, which is the same price paid in the past. Mayor commented this was an amendment to their bid, which had been already accepted. It was stated that the State Examiner had already approved the change. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to accept the corrected bid in accordance with the recommendation of the State Examiner, carried. Letter in regard to the bulkhead on East Side of Charleston Avenue, was read by Clerk, dated May 23, 1948, signed by Otto C. Spieth, addressed to Mayor and City Council, Mr. Spieth stated that the bulkhead gave away about the lSth of ~arch, 1945, during heavy rains, and that he reported this and the city hauled some dirt along the gutter to stop rain from Following the hulkhead, but did not improve the cave-in, only adding more weight on the unsupported fill, which had broken back to the gutter. Stated he understood a street assessment was paid on the property l0 or lB years ago, and the bulkhead was constructed by P.W.A. Suggested the work should be done as it would cause more damage if left undone till fall rains set in. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that this matter be referred to City Engineer and Street Superintendent, carried. Clerk stated this was the date set for the opening of the bids on Lot 13, Water Works Tract 2, and a bid had been received. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst, to open the bid, carried. Bid from W. T. Sherman, was read by Clerk, enclosing check in the amount of $50.00, No. 38, and bidding the amount of $700.00 for the property. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~rs. Haddon to accept the bid of ~r. Sherman, and refer the matter to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers, carried. Clerk stated this was the date set for the opening of bids on a wholesale supply of tires and tubes for the City, and that six bids had been received. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to open the bids, carried. Bids were read by Clerk, as follows: Saindon's Tire Service, enclosing Cer- tified Check No. 2904, in the amount of $50.00, total amount $4,118.72, Delivery on 550x17, 600x16, 650x16, 10% 30 days, one third of balance every 60 days excepting 1300x24 ninety days, other items 30 days or sooner. All tubes 30 and 60 days excepting 1300x24, deliverSd at time of Tires. Prices subject to 0PA. Prices include installing on cars delivered to bidders place or at City Garage, to be done in regular working hours~ will inspect tubes and if they can be made servicable will do so at no extra labor cost. All tires first grade, Goodrich. Standard Service Tire Co., Inc., enclosing Certified Check No. 28847 in the amount of $50.00, Delivery: Truck tires immediately, passenger tires 90 day period for final delivery with partial delivery through that period. Itemized price on each tire and tube, U.S. Tires. C. Jack Jones, Cashier's Check No. 811214, $50.00, cotton cord tires delivered within 90 days, tubes immediately. Rayon cord tires can be delivered immediately. Itemized prices on tires and tubes. Bremerton Tire Shop, Manager,s Check No. 34712, $50.00, delivery: 550x17, 600x16 and 650x16, 90 days. All others 30 days. Quantity discount of 10%, total amount of bid $4,203.49. Dick Feek Service, Certified Che~k No. 97, $105.77. Immediate delivery and bid on partial list of tires and tubes desired. Ail truck tires are Armstrong Heat- master, 100 level, Rayon Cord. Dane's Service Station, Insured Check #12, amount $50.00, itemized prices, less discount 5%, all but 16 and 17 inch of Rayon Cord, and all tires 1st grade. 550x17, 6OOx16 and 65Ox16 depend upon quota but City to have first delivery, other sizes delivered within a few days of request. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the bids to the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, City Auditor for study and recommendation, carried. Mr. Jack Drtscoll, who was in the audience, enquired if the city was open to an offer for the property which had been offered at public auction by the City Trea- surer, who had cancelled the sale, as there had been no offers. Clerk stated his of- lice had had several calls on this property. City Attorney remarked that the City Council had not cancelled the sale so all that would be necessary would be to adver- tise the public auction of Lots 4-5-6-7 and 8 and the North 10 feet of lot 9 block 16 Charleston. Minimum price $10,OO0.00, and hold the public auction for bidding. Notion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to readvertise the sale of this property and auction to be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday morning, Juhe 7, 1946, carried. Clerk read letter from Ella ~aniel, dated May 19, 1946, and enclosing a ~lamber's bill in the amount of $19.79, which was for repairs to plumbing suffered when water had been shut off at her residence. Mr. Casad and Mr. Gorst agreed that the damage was probably caused by the water being shut off, and felt this was a legitimate claim, and therefore recommended that the claim be allowed. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the matter to the City Attorney with instructions to help Mrs. Daniel prepare the claim, carried. Petition was read by Clerk for improvement district on ~ontgomery Avenue from 13th to 15th Street by construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, signed by 1? property owners, first signature Ed J. Artz. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Keen to refer the petition to City Engineer for compilation and recommendation, carried. Letter in regard to Trenton Avenue from East llth to Shore Drive, was read Clerk, dated May 22, 1946, addressed to Mr. Howard Gorst, signed by John F. Helder, and five other property owners. Letter stated last summer Trenton had a topping of oill and city put in a new water main and graded the street, but nothing has been done since! Suggested all houses on the street be connected to the new water main and street brough~ to right grade and given topping of oil. Excess dirt could be used to fill in end of Shore Drive. Stated Trenton is main outlet from Shore Drive and street is worse than any main traveled street in Nanette. Attention was also called to 10th Street from Vandalia to Trenton, as it has a foot of loose gravel which is a hazard to anyone not familiar with its condition. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to the Co~issioner of Public Works, Water Superintendent and Street Superintendent, carried. Clerk read letter addressed to Mr. Howard Gorst, dated Nay 29, 1946, signed by C. C. Casad, requesting bids to be called on the following items: Copper Service tubing, various sizes; stated sufficient on hand to last 3 months, amount requested should be sufficient for 1947, and there is still about 7 miles of wood pipe to be replaced with cast iron. (2) ~ cubic yard shovel and trench hoe, present have been used several years and need extensive repairs. (3) Jeep motor car, which has rear power take off which can be used for operation of a water pump and post hole digger and will be of assistance in fighting fire and constructing f§nces, has good clearance and four wheel drive. (4) Cast iron pipe, advised at convention of Pacific Northwest Water Works Association to call for bids on all water works materials as deliveries cannot be made for 12 months. (5) ~ ton pickup truck. Department's trucks are ob- solete and should be ruled off the roads. (6) Low bed trailer, necessary for t~ans- portation of heavy equipment shovel and bull dozers, and the new ones will weigh!~about 15 tons. Mr. Casad recommended that the above equipment be purchased for the depart- ment. Mr. Gorst commented that the above could not be purchased from Government Sur- plus, because Cities are now listed as fourth on priority lists. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids on the llst of material, carried. Recommendation of Chief of Police, was read by the Clerk, in regard to Ord- inance for a circus or carnival. Letter addressed to Mayor, dated May 23, 1946, in which Chief of Police stated Police Department and City Clerk's files had been searched and revealed that Ordinance #200, dated 1907 is only ordinance covering circuses and carnivals, and recommended that a revised ordinance be drawn up by the City. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation of the Chief of Police and refer to the City Treasurer and City Attorney to prepare the ordinance to cover circuses and carnivals, carried. Clerk read letter from Chief of Police dated May 23, 1946, in regard to Or- dinance 1668, Shooting Galleries, etc., recommending prohibiting of guns operated either by Air, Water, Compressed Steam, Electricity, Battery, Rubber or the use of either sling-shots, or bows and grrows in Shooting Gallery, and recommending that Ordinance $1668 be revised to include the above. Mr. Kean commented this was a result of the recent action against the shooting gallery at ll7 Washington when Mr. Kaufman acting under someone's advice stated that air guns were not a violation of Shooting Gallery Ordinance. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Oorst that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the proper action, carried. Clerk suggested that the Council consider the idea of the City of Bremerton setting up its own insurance. Discussion ensued, but no action was taken. City Attorney stated that Lots i and 2, Block 18, at the end of Rodgers Street of which the Council had approved purchase, had been investigated and the title was found to be clear, and now all that was necessary was to have the owner come in and sign the claim and the deed. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~rs. Haddon to take~ the necessary steps in connection with the purchase of the real property from Do ttie I. Sallee, carried. Mr. Casad stated there was a house on the property for sale, which ~r. Short wants to buy. Also, that the purchase price of the property is $4,000.00. City Attorney stated he had a Warranty Deed for Lots 16 to 20 inclusive Block "D", Oyster Bay Addition to Port Orchard Navy Yard, and that he had Joseph Haas and Fay Haas come in and sign the deed. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to instruct the City Clerk to record the dee~ from Joseph Haas and wife, to the City of Bremerton, covering lots 16 and 20, block D, Oyster Bay Addition to Port Orchard Navy Yard, carried. City Attorney remarked after the deed was recorded he would take care of the rest of this matter. Resolution No. 520 was read by the City Attorney, as follows: BE IT RESOLVED, by the City ~ouncil of the City of Bremerton~ that the fol- lowing transfer of funds in the Capital Outlay budget of the City Street Fund for the year 1946, be made, and the City Treasurer and the City Clerk are hereby directed to make said transfer FROM: TO: Capital Outlay, Street Resurface Pacific and Sewer Construction $6,000.00 Avenue, $6,000.00 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage, this 29th day of ~ay 194~ Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass the Resolution as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Nfs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. It was stated that State Examiner had approved call for bids on resurfacing paving of First Street from Pacific to Navy Yard Gate and from Washington Avenue Esst to East side of.alley; Washington Avenue from Navy gard to North side of Burwell; Pacific Avenue from South Side of first Street to 4th Street, as soon as this Reso- lution had been passed. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean thaD~btd$i~be~eatled~on this work to be returnable ll:00 a.m., June 12, 1948, carried. City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1872, as follows: ~ ~C~r~i~~n~ ~ ~§~.~a~ Reserve Fund for General Permanent Street Imp v i , the 1948 budget of the Street De- partment to said Fund, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Gorst commented that this was in the budget as reserve, and State Exa- miner suggested getting it out so it can go back in street fund of 1947 and not go back General Fund, and wanted p~evisions to make a permanent fund in the form of invest- ment. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~r. Kean to pass Ordinance No. 1672 on first reading, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Nfs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. City Attorney remarked he is working on redrafting the sewer ordinance but that it is not yet completed. City Attorney remarked he had not yet contacted the Water Superintendent on the Olympic Manor Water District, which had been referred to them by the City Council, but that the Olympic Manor Water District had made an agreement under which they put up the money and if enough people connected to it they were to get the money back, but that the Housing Authority had taken over the line and so there were no connection charges, but Just water bills were paid. The City Attorney and Water Superintendent recommended that no action be taken on this matter until the first week of January, 1947. (City Attorney to write a letter notifying them of the decision. Mayor Kean commented that with summer coming on it would be necessary to have Rest Rooms at Forest Ridge Park. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be instructed to call for bids for construction of Rest Rooms in Forest Ridge Park, construction and sight as recommended by City Engineer's office, returnable June 12, 1946, carried. Notion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Haddon to allow all bills presented to the Coun- cil at this meeting, if approved by a majority of the Council, carrled. Mr. Kean commented the meeting should be recessed in view of the controversy in regard to night lighting of Warren Avenue playfield. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess the meeting until May ~l, 1946, Friday morning at lO:O0 a.m., carried. -- t - ~Ayor ~ NAY Z1, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council of t he City of Bremerton, ~ashington · as held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall, Friday, ~ay ~1, 1946 at lO:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, 0ommissioner Gorst and City Auditor being )resent. Deputy City Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor & City Council, dated May ~8, 1948, signed by City Engineer, regarding LID No. ~24, containing an estimate as requested by Mr. George L. Thompson for above LID, amounting to $4,71D.72. Engineer ~tated the contract work is accepted and recommending a payment of $~,006.67, with- ~olding 15% or $707.08 for a period of 50 days. Motion by l~r. Gorst and Mr. ~ean that the Engineer's recommendation be ap- stored and warrant be drawn up for 88% of the amount, carrled. Mayor commented on emergency ordinance being drawn up to take care of the 'aisc to be given City Employees, whic~ would be retroactive to May 18, 1948, and stated that salary c~ecks would be drawn on the present amount budgeted, until this fund ran out, and then emergency salary warrants would be drawn on the fund which was being set up by the emergency ordinance. Mayor suggested that a group meet this afternoon to discuss the plans for changes in the offices of the City Hall, and what to do with the City Hall Annex, sug- gested the group consist of the Commissioners, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Chief of Police, City Engineer, Building Inspector, State Examiner, City Auditor and Captain Phillips of Traffic. Clerk stated the recommendation on the Manette Fire Station bids were not yet ready, and enquired if there had been any damage at the Capital Hill Station. Mayor answered there had been no damage to Me equipment. Notion by Mr. Ke~ and Mr. Gorst to recessthe meeting until Saturday morning: June l, 1946 at 10:00 a.m., carried. ! Mayor ~ -- JUNE 1, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, was held in the Mayor's Office, at the City Hall, Saturday, June 1, 1946, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst and City Treasurer being pre- sent. Mayor Kean stated that a meeting had been held Friday evening at the Rec- reation Hall by the Park & Recreation Board to reconsider the lighting of the Warren Avenue Playfield, and at the meeting those present who had objected to the lighting, withdrew their objections. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to authorize the installation of light- ing at the playfield on Warren Avenue, at no cost to the city, with the stipulation that it remain under the control of the city, as recommended by the Park and Recrea- tion Committee, carried. Ther§ was no action in regard to the pay raise for Ci~ Employees as the Emergency Ordinance necessary has not been completed. Clerk commented no action had yet been taken on the tire bids, but it seemed at the present time it would be advisable to accept the bid of someone who would chang, and mount tires, as it is quite necessary that this be done in the proper manner, but that there was no recommendation as yet. City Treasurer stated that he had been discussing the issuance of me sewer revenue bonds with the State Examiner, and that as soon as they arrive they will have to be wi~ned. As soon as a voucher comes b~ck from F.W.A., the warrant will be made out for $16,000.00, and that Assistant City'Treasurer had been instructed to take it to Seattle and get the warrant endorsed and deliver the check, Just as soon as the necessary papers~come back from Washington, D.C. Treasurer also stated the money is all ready and that the matter is all taken care of. Mr. Gorst commented that the releasing of property at the Head of the Bay, to Mr. Brigham had been attended to. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to change the description on the leave to Mr. Brigham from "West 80 feet of Tract 37, and all of Tract 38 of Waterworks Tracts No. 2, Kitsap County, State of Washington" to "Lots 36 and 37 of Water Works Tract 2, excepting that portion occupied by right of way of Bonneville Power Company, Kitsap County, State of Washington", carried. Mrs. Haddon remarked that there had been some discussion of the condition of certain streets in the vicinity of the Warren Avenue Playfield, at the meeting of the Park & Recreation Board. Mayor stated it was the alley between Broadway & Warren, which had been used to park cars, and the cars caused a lot of dust. M~. Gorst stated that the Street Department prepared alleys for oiling, and then ~e oil company did the actual oiling which cost was collected by the oil company, and did not amount to very much. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to adjourn the meeting. Mayor JUNE 5, 1946 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, was held in the Mayor's Office, at the City Hall, Wednesday, June 5, 1946, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst and C~ty Attorney being present Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve the minutes of May 29, Kay 31 and June l, 1946, as written, carried. Notices of Separation were read by City Clerk as follows: Joseph W. Burlovich, Ji~ Pruitt, Longald Ryan, Stewart 01in, R. W. Olsen, W. H. Davis, John E. Grulke and Eleanor A. Westerlund, Recreation Department; and Richard Todhunter, Bhgineering De- partment. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Separations, carried. Clerk read Notice of Employment of the following: Carl Leonard Schold, Cemetery; Richard F. Date and Robert A. Wallace, Engineering; Joseph M. Hewitt, Fireman; Richard H. Crane, Recreation; and Albert J. ~arcus, transfer from Police Department to Sani- tation Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve Employments as read, carried. Application for a LOCATION LICENSE to install pinball machines was read by Clerk for A.A. Snack Bar, signed by Albert L. Davis, 626 North Callow, also on applicatio~ was a note stating that Mr. Davis and his partner had talked to the Chief of Police who had told them that if the council approved this location, he had no objections, and note was signed by ~r. Davis. The request had been disapproved by C.Lewis, Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to disapprove Location License to install pinball machines at A.A. Snack Bar, as recommended by Chief of Police, carried. Clerk read letter signed by E. Jennings Beard and Wendell Vaa r~commending that the bid on tires and ~ubes of Saindon Tire Service be accepted, as they proposed to take care of the mounting of tires, and there bid was low, also recommending that an emergency ordinance be drawn up to appropriate the necessary funds to purchase the tires at once, as a price raise is anticipated. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation of City Clerk and City Auditor and award the bid to Saindon Tire Service, and refer the matter to the City Attorney for the preparation of the mergency ordinance, carried. Letter dated June 4, 1946, was read by Clerk, addressed to Mayor and City Coun- cil, and signed by T. E. Moore, Executive Secretary of the Building and Construction~~ Trades Council of Bremerton and Vicinity, in regard to the City Dock rented from the City. Letter stated that for 60 days they had been prohibited from parking on the dock by the Department of Labor and Industries who would not allow cars on dock until it had been repaired to their satisfaction. Letter stated that very little seemed to have been done on the repairing of the dock, and that it was costing some of the people 35~ to 60~ a day to park, and asked if the City would reimburse them for the amount spent for parking. Mayor commented the City had an obligation in regard to parking there as the lease provided for some parking, but he did not see how the City could reimburse them, and he felt that some arrangement could be worked out with the Traffic Department if the privilege would not be abused. Mayor also stated that City Engineer was making a survey under the dock of the piling to find what should be done, and then a call for bids would be made, and possibly some arrangement could be worked out at present for parking on the side leased by Mrs. Lieseke. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Haddon to refer letter to Mayor and Captain Phillips, Traffic Department, carried. Clerk read letter dated June 4, 1946, signed by Commissioner of Public Works, City Auditor and Accountant, addressed to mayor and City Council, in regard to report prepared by Mr. Short for 194~, showing gain for 1945 of $98.68. Study shows that the garage is operating in about the same manner for 1946, however, more money has been tied up in equipment and the fund is short of working capital. Statement attached show hours charged to Shop to be absorbed by the 1~%. Letter stated substantial re- duction has been made, although in January all servicing was charged to Shop, but since then various departments have been charged. Preliminary check of Kay shows further reduction in hours charged to Shop. Letter recommended operations continue as at present through June, that an inventory be taken as of June 30, and that auy changes deemed desirable by an analysis of financial statements be made at that time. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to concur in the recommendation and refer to City Clerk to see that inventory is checked up and tabulated, carried. Clerk commented that the tires to be purchased would only be stored at the Gar- age, and would be taken to Saindon Tire Company for mounting, so that the 1O% charge should not be allowed in these cases. Clerk stated ha had been instructed to call for bids for various things for the Water ~epartment, bids returnable June 12, 1946, but that it was not possible to make up the necessary papers to call for bids, due to the fact the specifications are not yet available, and requested that the call for bids date be left up to the Clerk to se' when the specifications are available on ~ cubic yard shovel and trench hoe, cast iron pipe and low bed trailer. Motion by i~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recomme~atio~ of the~City Clerk, and rerefer the call for bids to the City Clerk~'to set d~tes returnable, carrie( Renewal of Government Lease was read by Clerk on the First Floor of the Warehouse of Secon~ Street Dock for the Navy Shore Patrol, subject to an appropriation by Con- gress. It was stated that no rent had been received since August, therefore there was still nine months due. City Attorney mentioned that it was part of the lease that it could be extended from year to year. Mayor suggested that contents of the letter be noted, and filed with the lease. Clerk read letter dated June 5, 1946, signed by City Engineer and addressed to L. R. Durkee, Federal Works Agency, in reply to letter of April 3, 1946, asking that their office be advised when the boiler at the Manette Fire Station had been restored to its original condition. Engineer stated several bids had been received, the lowest from Lents, to restore to original condition $1,250.00, replace plant with steel boilez $1,370.00, and that the prices seemed excessive, and that there was no ass~ance of a reoccurance of break down. Engineer stated if no lower prices can be obtained, City would prefer to install the steel boiler. Letter dated June 5, 1946, from City Engineer was read by Clerk. Engineer stated estimate had been requested by Sprague and Starbird, contractors for LID #225, Iron- sides Avenue between East llth and 13th, and that the work had been completed mud ac- cepted, payment of $3,246.32 is recommended, withholding 15% for 30 days. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved, carried. Clerk read Resolution ~21, as fol]_ows: WHEREAS~ the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 225, providing for the assessment to pay the improvement of Ironsides Avenue between E. Eleventh and E. Thirteenth, has been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the 3rd day of July at ll:O0 A.M. of said day at the Council Chambers at the City Hall of the City of Bremerton be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the hearing upon said assessment roll; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to give notic§ of the time and place of said hearing to all persond who may desire to object to such assessment roll at or prior to the date fi~ed for such hearing by written notice to the owner or the reputed owner of the different properties whose name appears upon said assessment roll, by mailing a notice thereof at least fifteen (15) days before the date herein set for such hearing to such owner or reputed owner at the address of such owner as shown on the tax rolls of the County Treasurer for the property described on said list and shall further give notice of such hearing by pub- lishing such notice at least five (S) times in the official newspaper, the last pub- lication of which shall be at least fifteen (l~) days prior to the date herein fixed for said hearing. The above-mentioned improvements include clearing, grubbing, grad- ing for and construction of S' concrete sidewalks and concrete curbs and gutters to- gether with the doing of any and all other work in connection therewith. PASSED by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 5th day of June 1946. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~r. Kean to approve passage of the resolution as read, carried as follows: ~r. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Mayor commented that there had been some discussion about a revised ordinance on pinballs, and introduced Mr. Greenwood, who had prepared such an ordinance. Mr. Greenwood presented the proposed ordinance that he had prepared, and asked that the Commissioners study the ordinance, also presented a copy to the City Attorney for study and recommendation. Stated that according to the ordinance the City had com- plete control over pinballs, and the license could be raised to $7,500.00, if the Commissioners desired. Motion by ~r. Kean and ~rs. Haddon to refer the proposed ordinance to the City Attorney for study and report, carried. Clerk requested permission to abolish the office of one Deputy City Clerk, and establish the position of Chief Deputy City Clerk, and stated an emergency ordinance would be necessary for this change. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to approve the request of the City Clerk, and authorize the office of Chief Deputy City Clerk, and dispense with the office of one Deputy City Clerk, and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare necessary emer- gency ordinance, carried. Mr. Gorst commented that at the East Bremerton meeting on Monday night, there h~d been some discussion about moving ~ences closing off the waterfront, and asked about the proper procedure in regard to these fences. City Attorney stated no legal action was necessary and that the Street Department could just go in and remove the fences, but that Attorney's Office would notify the people involved that the fences were to be removed. Mayor commented if any Justification was necessary the meeting at East Bremerton could be mentioned. City Attorney read Ordinance No~ t67Z as follows: AN ORDINANCE relating to sewers and the drainage of private premises and the re- Imoval of obstructions therefrom regulating the planting of certain trees and shrubs in proximity thereto, prescribing the method for lateral sewer connections, alterations, repairs and extensions and the opening and penetration of public sewers, providing for the license fees and permits therefor, providing penalties and repealing Ordinance No. 1456, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE relating to sewers and the drainage of private premises and the removal of obstructions therefrom; regulating the planting of certain trees and shrubs in proximity thereto; prescribing the method for lateral sewer connections, alterations, repairs and extensions, and the opening and penetration of public sewers, and for collecting the cost thereof; providing penalties; and repealing all other ordi- nances or parts thereof in conflict herewith", and Ordinance No. 1480 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 1456, of the City of Bremerton entitled; "An Ordinance relating to sewers and the drainage of private premises and the removal of obstructions therefrom; regulating the planting of certain trees and shrubs in proximity thereto; prescribing the method for lateral sewer connections, alterations, repairs and extensions, and the openings and penetration of public sewers, and for col- lecting the cost thereof; providing penalties; and repealing all other ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith.", and all other Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the Ordinance on the first reading, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. City Attorney read Ordinance 1674, as follows: AN ORDINANCE approving and adopting the maps, p~ans and specifications for the improvement of Rainier Avenue between Thirteenth Street and Fifteenth Street by clearin grubbing grading for sidewalks, curbs and gutters and the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to pass the ~rd~nance, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. ~/~~ Ordinance 1675 was read by City Attorney as follows: AN 0RDTNANCE providing for the improvement of Rainier Avenue between Thirteenth Street and Fifteenth Street by clearing, grubbing, grading for sidewalks, curbs and gutters and the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, in accordance with the maps, plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk, es- tablishing an improvement district, providing for the levying of assessments for the payment of such improvement and making such improvement payable by bonds. Motion by Mr. Oorst and Mr. Kean to pass Ordinance 1675 on first reading, car- ried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; ~lr. Gorst, yes.~~. City Attorney read Ordinance 1676 as follows: AN ORDINANCE declaring an emergency to exist on account of the payment of admin- istrative expenses for the Civil Service and Retirement systems in the City of Bremer- ton from the Retirement Fund, contrary to the provisions of the retirement ordinance for the City of Bremerton, and appropriating funds to provide for the expenses of such emergency. Motion by Mr. Kean and I~rs. Haddon to approve Ordinance 16V6 on first reading, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Had.don, yes; I~r. Gorst, yes. Ordinance No. 1677 was read by City Attorney, as follows: AN ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $20,702.00 for additional salaries for wages between ~ay 16, 1946, and December 31, 1946, directing the issuance of emergency waDrants and declaring an emergency. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve Ordinance No. 16V? on first read- ing, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. G:rst, yes. City Attorney read proposed lease for the Bremerton-Port Orchard Ferry Landing, between the City and Horl~ck Transportation Company. Agreement stipulated a rental of $75.00 a month for a year, with a provision for negotiations to lower or raise the rental each May for a period of five years. In the event an agreement is not reached during that period each year, the lease can be terminated by either party in thirty days. Motion by '"r. Kean and Mx's. Haddon to approve the lease and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the lease and refer to the City Clerk to contact ~rs. Lieseke for her signature on the lease, carried. City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1678, ss follows: AN ORDINANCE amending Section i of Ordinance No. 1668 entitled: "An ordinance defining and prohibiting Shooting Galleries and Penny Arcades, defining and providing for the licensing of automatic vending machines and automatic amusement devices, re- pealing Ordinance No. 183 and any other ordinances in conflict therewith, providing penalties, and declaring an emergency." and declaring sn emergency. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the Ordinance as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. City Attorney presented General Claim to Dottle I. Sallee, for purchase price of Lots 1 and 2, Block 18, Charleston, Kitsap County Washington, in the amount of ~4,000.00, for the Water Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to instruct City Clerk to prepare check for $4,000.00, and deliver to the City Attorney to get the deed, earrisd. Ordinance No. 1679 was read by City Attorney as follows: AN ORDINANCE defining carnivals and prohibiting carnivals in the C~ty of Brem- erton, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass the ordinance as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. A discussion ensued on this ordinance, and Attorney stated he had drawn it up in this manner and not repealed Ordinance 200, as that Ordinance had been very well drawn, as it also referred to Circuses, and that he had consulted with the Chief of Police who had requested the new ordin~nca on carnivals, and they both felt that it ishould not pertain to a circus. City Attorney turned Warranty Deed over to the City Clerk, oh Tract #13, Bremerton Water Works Tracts No. ~, made to W. N. Sherman and Ethel ~. Sherman, which Attorney had been instructed to prepare as the bidden the property had been awarded to Sherman. ~ayor commented that it was part of the lease on Roosevelt Field that the lessse pay the light bill, although it was in the City's name, and ~e felt it would be fairer to pro-rate the bills between the Independent Ball Teams and the Professionals, and Mayor felt that ~r. Billings should keep track of the various times the Field was used. Mayor also commented that replacement of bulbs should be pro-rated in some manner, and that he would contact Mr. Billings and have him work out some manner of doing these things. Mayor stated that he had ~ritten a letter to Mr. Haas to try and arrange space in the building next door to the City Hall to be used as a Squad Room, and that this was suggested when the Council of the '~ole discussed the rearranging of the offices in the City Hall. Mayor commented that Charley Isaacson was to change the Cafetaria to a res- taurant by moving the counter of the cafeteria. A request had been received by the ~ayor, from the Navy, asking about bid on trash disposal. ~otion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to allow all bills prssented to the Co~ncil at this meeting, if approved by a majority of the Council, carried. Motion by ~r.' ~ean and Mr. Gorst to recess the mesting u~ttl Thursday morning, June 6, 1946, at 10:00 a.m., carried. ~PPROVED: '~~ yor JUNE 6, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office, at the City Hall, Thursday, June 6, 1946, at lO:O0 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon and Commissioner Gorst being present. Deputy City Clerk read agreement between Bremerton Fastball and the City of Bremerton, which was passed to him by the Mayor, who commented that this was the agree- ment worked o~t by the Park and Planning Commission in connection with the installa- tion and operation of lights on the Warren Avenue Playfield. It was commented that after the first season several things could be attended to more fully, such as who repairs the lights in the future, etc., but this only authorized the installation of the lights at no cost to the city. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~r. kean to enter into the agreement and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign~:: the agreement,,carried. Deputy City Clerk stated there was no budget appropriation to pay the $4,000.0 for acquisition of Lots i and 2, Block 18, Charleston, for the Water Department. The matter was referred to Mr. Gorst who thought a transfer of funds could be worked out by resolution. Mr. Brigham was in the audience and discussed the Sawmill which he is opening. The lease with the City for the property on which he has his sawmill was presented to him for his signature. Notion by Mr. Ke~ and Mr. Gorst to authorize the Mayor md City Clerk to sign the lease with Mr. Bright, carried. Mayor co~ented that nothing could be done about rearranging the offices of the city hall until he heard from Mr. Haas in regard to leasing basement of his build- ing for Police Squad room. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess the meeting until Friday morning, June 7, 1946 at lO:00 a.m., carried. f ~y'Clerk APPROVED: - t' Mayor JUNE 7, 1946 The recessed meeting of the City Council or the City of Bremerton, was held in the Mayor's Office at the City Hall, Friday, June 7, 1946, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon and Commissioner Gorst being present. City Clerk read letter dated June 5, 1946, from Bremerton Board of Realtors, signed by Walter J. Rue, Secretary, addressed to Mayor Kean, complimenting the City on new signs of indestructible type on the streets and avenues of Bremerton, and further stated that no other act on the part of the City had caused more favorable comment. Notification of purchase of Ike's Taxi from Ira Grace to ~artin F. Brown, dated June 6, 1946, was read by Clerk. Also application to transfer permit to engage in Taxi business and Stand. Clerk stated $25.00 had been deposited with the City Treasurer for costs. Motion by Mr. mean and Mr. Gorst to refer the application to Chief of Police for approval or disapproval, in compliance with taxicab ordinapce, carried. Clerk read letter dated June l, 1946, signed by L. D. Conrad, Bremerton Transit Ltnes, and addressed to W. J. Dinneen, returning copy of lease for vacant lot north of old No. 2 Fire Station, and South of the Old Army Barracks on Wykoff Street, made out to the Nashington Motor Coach Company so that it could be destroyed and a new lease secured from the city to the Bremerton Transit LineS. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst in view of the fact that sale is pending on this property, contents be noted and request filed with lease, carried. Discussion ensued on property which is to be offered at public auction at ll: June 7, 1946, Mayor commented that it seemed the minimum price had been set too high, and perhaps if the price had been set lower, that bidding would ensue, and possibly go above the minimum price of $10,000.00, and that a prospective buyer had informed him that the property had been appraised at a lower figure than the minimum price set by the City. Mayor commented that he had contacted Mr. Billings on the prorating of light bills and bulbs at Roosevelt Field, also contacted Mr. Sachtleben, and~hey were to read the meter when the Bluejackets play, and reread when they are not playing, and that the costs can be kept separate, and the bulbs would be prorated also. Report on parking on the dock was made by the Mayor. He stated he had called the Department of L~bor and Industry hoping that they would remove the restrictions on the dock where it had been repaired, but the man in Seattle with whom he talked said he could do nothing and a definite recommendation would have to come from Mr. ~cFarland and Mr. Kraft, who had condemned the dock. Mayor further commented he had been unable to contact these two men, but he was sure if they would inspect the re- paired portions that restrictions would be lifted. ~ayor commented he had talked with City Attorney concerning the ordinance pro- posed by Mr. Greenwood on pinballs, but City Attorney had no report as yet, but would probably have one the first of next week. Mayor stated he had discussed with the Navy Yard an agreement for the City to dispose of trash, rubbish and debris, and that next Thursday there would be a tion in Seattle. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst that the City announce its intention of being agreeable to working up a deal with the Navy Yard to act as a disposal agent, carried. Motion by Mr. Gorst and ~r. Kean that previous motions of June 5, 1946, to adopt Ordinance 1674 and 0rdinance~675, b~.re~D~ded, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Discussion ensued on the above and above actiOn was necessary as Ordinances could not be passed until the hearing was held on L.I.D. Mayor co~ented that it woul be beneficial to consolidate several L.I.D.s and handle as'one Where such a solution could be worked out, as it would be cheaper in that mmner. Mr. Gorst agreed and said they were~.trying to h~dle improvements in that fashion. Clerk enquired as to who would handle the billing for li~ts on the Ball Club Mayor stated that Mr. Billings would prepare the charges, assisted by Mr. Sachtleben, who had previously w6rked for the power company, Md then the Clerk's department would do the actual billing. There had been some discussion as to whether or not the Ball Company could remit direct to the power company, md t~ City take care of its share. Mayor stated the bill would be paid this month as approved, but in the fut~e the mete would be read when the Bluejackets c~e back and again when they left, md they would be charged for li~ts accordingly, Md that it would s~plify matters, if agreeable with the ball club, to deduct'the amour they should pay from the bill presented to the city by the power company, and let Re ball club pay direct. Clerk stated he woul take the matter up with Mr. Vaa before the next bill c~e in so that he would Bow how much each one owes. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Kean md Mr. Gorst, carried. APPR0~D: ~ Mayo r