HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/46 JUNE 19, 1946
The regular meeting of the City ~ouncil of the City of Bremerton, was held in
the Mayor's Office at the City Hall, Wednesday, June 19, 1946, at 10:O0 a.m. Nayor
Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Treasurer and City At-
torney being present.
Notion by Nr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the minutes of June 12 and June 14
1946, as written, carried.
Clerk read Report of Separation for Orval Q. Mitchell, Police Department.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Separation as read, carried.
Msyor suggested that as there were a number of people in the audience who were
at the Council Meeting in connection with an amendment to the pinball ordinance, that
the Co~acil consider the amendment offered. Mr. Greenwood, attorney, who had presented
a proposed ordinance at a previous meeting, spoke and stated City Attorney had objected
to portions of that proposed ordinance, and Mr. Greenwood submitted another ordinance
to amend Sections l, 4 an~ 12 of Ordinance 1461. ~ayor commented ~hese muendments left
control to the City Commissioners, raised the penalty for violation f~om City of Second
Class to City of First Class, an~ dispensed with the definition as a "game of skill and
chance". Mr. Nixon, another attorney, spoke at some length on an ordinance he had pre-
pared, but objected only to Section ~ of ti~e ordinance proposed by ~r. Greenwood, an8
aske~ that the Council study the matter further. ~ayor commented that Council had only
until June ~0, 1946, and that was the date the present licenses expired so there was a
deadline.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 1680 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE amending Sections l, 4 and l~ of Ordinance No. 1461 of the City
of Bremerton, entitled: AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF
CERTAIN AMUSEMENT MACHINES AND OTHER DEVICES AND GAMES FOR USE B~~ T~E PUBLIC; PRO-
VIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE,~ and declaring an emergency.
Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to pass Ordinance No. 1680, carried as fol-
lows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
with the mailing of the cards hereinabove provided to the owners or reputed owners of
the lots and parcels of land included in such improvement as hereinbefore set forth,
shall be due and legal notice to all concerned in said proposed improvements.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremer~n, signed by the Mayor and
attested by the City Clerk this 19th day of June 1946.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon to pass the resolution, carried as fol-
lows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk remarked that the Council Meeting of June 12, 1~46, a check from the
United Pacific Insurance Company had been presented to the Council by the City At-
torney, and that Council had suggested the check be turned over to the City Treasurer
to deposit to the General Fund, but the State Examiner had checked on the matter and
stated the draft should be credited to the Sanitation Fund rather than the general
fund.
Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst that previous suggestion be rescinded
and the check be turned over to the City Treasurer for the Sanitation Fund, carried.
Letter addressed to Mayor and City Council, dated June 18, 1946, signed by
City Engineer, was read by Clerk, in connection with the bids for preliminary esti-
mates by engineers on sewage treatment. City Engineer listed proposals received, and
there was such a difference in the proposals that Engineer stated it was evident suf-
ficient time was not allowed for study. Units i to 4 would include less than 1S% of
total sewage entering the bay. An over all plan for sewage entering Sinclair Inlet,
Port Orchard Bay and Port Washington Narrows, should be considered and a comprehensive
study would be required by an t~gineer or Er~gineers as selected by the City, the Navy,
Housing Authorities and Navy Yard City. In the setting up of an over all plan, more
suitable sites may be found for treatment plants than exist at the outfalls of the 4
units mentioned, also by the use of interceptor sewers, if practical, would reduce
the number of treatment areas. Recommended above agencies be requested, either di-
rectly or through the State Pollution Commission, to make study of individual require-
ments through services of competent engineer of their choice. Engineers selected by
each agency to comprise board of engineers to prepare master plan for entire area,
also final detail plans and supervise construction of such plants and works as can be
properly financed by any one or any number of agencies involved. Letter stated no-
thing therein is intended to question the advisability of one engineer acting for
more than one or all agencies. The letter had a p~ace for City ~lerk and City Auditor
to sign, but Clerk stated they did not feel qualified to make reco~nendation. Mr.
Gorst remarked that City Engineer suggested the bid checks be returned. Clerk stated
if checks were returned it would throw out the bids. Mr. Gorst suggested that the
matter be turned over to the State Pollution Board and have them go ahead and a~range
for an overall picture, instead of having only a small part. Mayor con~ented that
Bremerton wanted to work with the Navy Department, State Pollution Commission and Kit-
sap County. Assistant City Attorney suggested that all bids be rejected, but Clerk
objected to such a procedure and stated that the engineering firms invovled had spent
time and money on the preparation of the bids, and Clerk suggested that the Bids be
held. Mayor conm~ented that the bidders should be notified that the City wishes to
take more time for study of the proposals submitted.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to concur in the City Engineer's recommenda-
tion, and the City Clerk and City Engineer be instructed to take up the matter with
the State Pollution Commission, and notify the bidders of the action contemplated by
the Council, carried.
Clerk read letter signed by Fred Whirred,. Plumbing Inspector, dated June 18,
1946, addressed to Commissioner of Finance, which stated an inspection had been made
of heating and plumbing facilities in City Hall and Plumbing Inspector recommended
the following (1) Replace flushometers with Crane or Sloan flush valves complete with
syphon breakers. Stated there were 9, and it is necessary as they are giving trouble
and ordinance calls for syphon breakers on all toilet flushometers. (2) Increase size
of radiator in room 29 to 16 sections and move two feet as the room has large skylight
and therefor hard to heat. (3) Replace 0il burner with Ace #15--VDRE--with automatic
controls, gas-electric ignition and filter, and mount new controls on present panel
and enclose in tamper proof box. (4) Replace present water heating equipment with off
peak electric heater, 100 gal. capacity, cost approximately $180.00, as present gas
heater is expensive and unreliable. (5) Extend ventilator from jail between Haas
building and City Hall, above roof of City Hall. Install 8x12 ventilator duct from
areaway to ~rs. Brooks' office, with louvre that closes m~ually. (6) Bidders to
furnish repair parts for flush valves installed and 12 - 1/8 radiator vents needed for
replacement. Plumbing Inspector stated this is the absolute minimum of work to be
done if sanitation and heat is to be maintained this winter in the building. Mayor
commented this should be held up until next week, and that he had written Mr~' Haas and
enquired about leasing the basement of the new building next door, but he did not
think this would be very satisfactory and although it would cost a lot at this time
that it seemed likely City would have to go ahead and build.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the letter to the Committee of
the Whole for discussion, carried.
Letter was read by Clerk, signed by Captain Phillips and Chief of Police Lewi~
addressed to Eayor, dated June 19, .1946, requesting call for bids for automobiles to
be used by Bremerton Police Department. Bids for one ½ ton panel truck and four 4-door
sedans, trading in one Ford panel truck, one 1941 Mercury 4-door sedan, one 1942 Ford
4-door sedan, one 1942 Plymouth sedan and one Hudson 1942 sedan. Also requested bids
be called for motorcycles, two, and trading in three motorcycles.
Motion by Mr. Ke~l and Mr. Gorst to approve the request and instruct City
Clerk and Purchasing Agent to call for bids on cars and motorcycles with trade-ins,
bids to be returnable July lC, 1946, carried.
Mayor commented it was advisable to get new cars as necessary as soon as
possible as the trade-in value of old ones was due to be reduced and the price of new
ones to increase.
Clerk read letter addressed to the Mayor, dated June 19, 1946, and signed by
Chief of Police, and Captain Phillips in charge of Traffic requesting authority to
accept delivery of Custom model car, as the Police Department has opportunity to re-
ceive delivery on above Dodge in place of DeLuxe Model sedan which was on the approved
bid, at an additional cost of $60.00. Letter stated that maintenance of older model
car which is now being used would amount to more than sixty dollars before delivery
of DeLuxe Model.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the request and instruct City
Clerk and Purchasing Agent to make the change order on the contract in the amount of
$60.00, carried.
Mayor commented it had been taken up with the City Auditor and had his ap-
proval, but should also have State Examiner's approval.
Letter wa~ read by Clerk dated June 18, 1946, addressed to Mayor and City
Council, signed by C. C. Casad, Superintendent of Water Department, and approved by
Howard I. Gorst, recommending bid for copper tubing, submitted on June 12, 1946, be
awarded to Pacific Water Works Supply az it appeared to be the lowest and best bid.
Letter suggested contract contain provision that Contractor notify the City of in-
crease in prices above those covered in contract prior to shipment of any goods at
increased prices, and reserving to the City the right to cancel or reduce any quanti-
ties desired if prices are increased.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve the recommendation and award the
bid on copper tubing to Pacific Water Works Supply, carried.
Mr. Gorst reported that the ~ater Department has $80,000.00 in the budget
for purchasing shed for storage and distribution of supplies but nothing is in the
budget designating purchase of property. If the property could be purchased the Water
Department would not only get the property but have the use of both sides of the
street.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the City Attorney be instructed to
draw an emergency ordinance for the amount necessary f~r the purchase of Lots i and2,
Block 18, Charleston, Kitsap County, W~shington, carried.
Clerk enquired about the sale of lots in Bl?ck 16, Charleston, which the City
had offered at auction, with a minimum price set at $10,000.00, on which no bids had
been received, and which had been referred to the Committee of the Whole. Mayor com-
mented that by lowering the minimum price, more bidders would be attracted, and per-
haps the bidding would go above $10,000.00, but that prospective buyers did not care
to start the bidding at that sum.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to reestablish minimum price on above pro-
perty at $6,500.00 and direct the City Treasurer to prepare the necessary resolution,
carried.
Clerk read Ordinance 1674, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE declaring an emergency to exist on account of the pressing need
for the establis[nnent of the office of Chief Deputy City Clerk, starting as of July
l, 1946; establishing said position, and appropriating funds to pay the expenses of
such emergency.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to pass Ordinance 1674 on second reading,
carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Go~.st, yes.
Ordinance No. 1675 was read for second time by Clerk, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE prohibiting the breaking of pavement by persons, requiring per-
mits therefor, providing procedure to obtain the same, providing penalties for the
violation thereof and repealing Ordinance No. 1053, entitled, "An Ordinance prohibit-
ing the breaking of pavement by persons, requiring permits therefor, providing pro-
cedure to obtain same and providing penalties for violation thereof."
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Ke~n to pass Ordinance 1675 on second reading,
carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; M~.s. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 1676, second reading, entitled as follows:
AN ORDINANCE declaring an emergency to exist on account of the payments of
administrative expenses for the Civil Service and Retirement systems in the City of
Bremerton from the Retirement Fund, contrary to the provisions of the retirement or-
dinance for the City of Bremerton, and appropriating funds to provide for the ex-
penses of such emergency.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Ordinance No. 1676 on second readin
carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Clerk presented letter from Regional Office, Consumer Goods Division War As-
sets Administration, dated June 5, 1946, offering Gas Masks, Steel Helmets, Medical
Field team equipment, Pump units (trailers), Fire-fighting accessories, Ladders, Hose-
discharge, Hose suction, at a total price of $7,507.37, to the City. Clerk recommende
that this offering be rejected.
Motion by Mr. Kean and ~rs. Haddon to direct the City Clerk s~d purchasing
Agent to notify the 0.C.D. that City is not interested, carried.
Notices of Employment were read by Clerk for the following: Phyllis Searls,
Library; ~alter A. Murker and Robert G. Nicholls, Sanitation; Cal Casad, T. Marcott,
C. Moritz and Roger Wiley, Water Department.
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Notices of Employment as read,
carried.
Clerk read Change in Pay Status for the following: Warren L. Bailey, Thomas
E. ~e~ent, Harvey E. Jolly, Glen I. Liner, Ellsworth W. Mottinger, Elling E. Siminsen
and Harry C. Sinnock, Fi~e Department; Eric 0. Bruback, Charles L. Decker, Chifford L.
Payne, Ray A. Scism and ~red W. Turner, Police Department.
Mayor commented the number of Changes in Pay Status at this time was due to
the GI bill of rights in regard to increase in pay.
Motion by dr. Kean and hr. Gorst to approve changes as read, carried.
Assistant City Attorney reporte~ on suit brought by Investors Syndicate on
of Charleston, and the result ~f the hearing before Judge Sutton brought out
that the City is responsible ~or unpaid assessments on property taken over by
City. The computed amount of the assessment would be $~,~80.00, of which the un-
d balance was $1,811.6~. Under the present status of t~e case if it should go to
rt, and the City lost, the City would have to pay $!,811.8~ plus interest for $~
years, which would amount to arc,md $$,$00.00, and would make a total outlay of around
$8,O00.00. Assistant City Attorney recommended that a settlement should be arranged
out of court, and thought it could be settled for about 78%, in which recommenSatton
City Treasurer concurrred.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon that the City Attorney be instructed to
settle the case to the best interests of the City, carried.
City Attorney reported on payment of business tax for S~nitation Department
which had been referred to City Clerk, City Auditor and City Attorney at Council ~eet-
lng of June 1~, 19~. At that time City Attorney had recommended that tax be paid only
from the date the rule had been changed, and that s~nce then City Attorney had gone in
to see Nr. Flynn, Tax Commissioner, and that Mr. Flynn already ha8 the authority from
the State Tax Commission to grant waiver on tax prior to passing of rule and to waive
delinquency payment on balance, from May 1, 19~8 to date. Tax had ~een prepared from
~ay 1, 19~8 to April 19~, and that C~ty Attorney recommende8 payment.
Motion by ~r. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve recommendation of C~ty Attorney
and instruct City Attorney to prepare the necessary emergency ordinance to cover the
amount to be paid as well as estimated figure for the remainder of the year to be pre-
pare~ ~y the City Clerk, carried.
City Clerk read letter dated June 19, 19~6, to ~ayor a~d City ~ouncil signed
by City Engineer and Fire Chief, reporting that inspection of roof of Fire Station No.
1, had been made and recommending that the roof be cleaned up and repaire~. Letter
state8 Mr. H. C. Corbin agreed to re-roof small upper deck and repair remaining roof
with coat of asphalt emulson for the su~ of $185.00, and Fire Chief and Engineer recom-
mended that the contract be let to Mr. Corbin.
Notion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to concur in the reco:mmendation of Fire
Chief and City Engineer and instr~ct City Clerk to comply with contents of the letter,
carrieS.
Letter pertaining to roof of Civic Center Build~ng addressed to hayer and Cit
Council, dated June 19, 19~, signed by City Engineer and Building Inspector, was read
by Clerk. Engineer and Building Inspector inspected above roof and reco~ende~ repair.
Stated ~r. Ceorge L. Thompson agrees to patch holes and mop on coat of hot asphalt for
~0.00. ~r. Corbin agrees to patch holes and mop on coat of prime or sealer asphalt
emulson and heavy second coat of same for the sum of $~95.00. City Engineer and Build-
ing Inspector recommend ~the work be done and contract be let to ~r. Corbin.
Motion by mr. ~orst and Mr. ~ean to concur in the recommendation of the Oity
Engineer and Building inspector an~ the contract be let to ~r. Oorbin, carried.
Some discussion ensue8 as to whether or not the amount of $~98.00 include8
tax, as if it did not the amount of the contract would be over $~00.00, and it would be
necessary to call for bids. It was suggested the amount on sales tax would not be con-
sidered as part of bid, and therefore the contract could be let.
Clerk read letter dated June 18, 19~8, addressed to Mayor and City Council,
signed by City Engineer, recon~endtng the award of contract on Comfort Station at
Forest Ridge Park be made to George L. Thompson in the amount of $~,~$~.~0, although
this is approximately ~0% over estimate, but that Engineer had gone over contractor's
breakdown and found it within reason, and that it was computed by square foot method
of $8.00 per foot, which is more than ample for ordinary house construction. Engineer
also state8 there are more than sufficient funds for this work and recommended the
award be made and contract entere8 into.
~otion by hr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to concur in the recommendation of the City
Engineer, carried.
Mayor ¢o~ented that even though the bid was 70~ more than the estimate it
is getting to the time where the park will be in use, and there are no comfort stations
there at present, and it will be necessary that something be done.
Letter from City Engineer dated June 18, 19~, addressed to ~ayor an8 City
Council reco~mmending Change Order on Roosevelt Field Alterations, Geo. L. Thompson,
Contractor, was read by City Clerk. Letter listed changes on above project required
to complete the job, and itemized changes totalling $~19.00, plus 15% contractor's
fit of $~?.8~,'or total of $~6~.8§. Delivery on specified over head door hardware
was not proc~rable, and a cheaper door was substituted making a credit of $17~.~0,
makin~ total changes adSed of $19~.~. City Engineer recommended the change order
Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve the recommendation of the City
Engineer, carried.
Mayor commented that the contract was awarded for certain things but other
things were done which were not part of the job, and should have been handled separ-
ately from the contract. This could be avoided in the future.
Clerk read letter dated June lB, 1946, addressed to Mayor and City Council
and signed by City Engineer in regard to bid ~rom Weatern Asphalt Company in the amount
of $8.V51.00, which is below the estimated cost, and recommended that the award be
made and contract entered into. Engineer,s letter stated project contemplates laying
of 1~I' of asphaltic concrete after road preparation and leveling of low spots. E~ti-
mated one ton will lay approximately 9 square yards, 1½'~ thick. Brick pavement is
uneven, and no assurance can be given as to tonnage. Should thickness vary ¼" more or
less than 1~", cost would vary 16~2/3~ of cost of asphalt surface.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that recommendation of City Engineer be ap-
proved and contract be awarded to Western Asphalt Company, carried.
Petition for improvement district on Vandalia Avenue from llth to 13th, was
read by Clerk signed by fourteen property owners, first name on petition George ~.
Graff. Also, petition for improvement of Vandalia between 13th and 16th, signed by
thirteen property owners, first signature David F. Dahr.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer petitions to City Engineer for
computation and recommendation, carried.
Letter from City Engineer dated June 17, 1946, addressed to Mayor and City
Council, was read by Clerk. Engineer recommended improvement of alley between Callow
& Wycoff from 1st Street to Burwell by grading and paving with concrete as requested
in a petition signed by 68~ of property owners, and recommended resolution be passed
ordering such improvement as Local Improvement District, which petition was referred
to Engineer by City Council on April 1V, 1946. Engineer also submitted preliminary
estimate for improvement in the amount of $~,794.00. Clerk read Resolution No. 522
as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENERTON:
Section 1. That the public interest req~]ires the following improvement to
be made.
Section 2. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton to order the improvement of the alley in Block 4, Terrell's Addition to
Charleston, by grading and surfacing with concrete together with the doing of any and
all other work in connection therewith as may be necessary to make such improvements
a complete job, all in accordance with plans and specifications to be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk in the City of Bremerton, reference to which is here-
by made for further particulars.
Section ~. The City Engineer of the City of Bremerton is hereby directed to
submit to the City Council at or prior to the date fixed for hearing protests to said
improvements, the e~timated cost and expense of such an improvement, and a statement
of the proportionate amount thereof, which should be borne by the property within the
proposed assessment district, and a statement of the aggregate assessed valuation of
the real estate, exclusive of improvements, within such proposed district, according
to the valuation last placed upon it for the purpose of a general taxation, together
with a diagram or plan showing thereon the lots, tractS,,-'and parcels of land and other
property which will be specially benefited thereby and the estimated amount of the
cost and expense of such ~mprovements to be borne by such lot, tract or parcel of land
or other property.
Section 4. That there shall be assessed against that portion of the property
lying between the termini of said improvement and extending back from the marginal line
of each of said streets and alleys so improved to the middle of the block on each side
thereof,.which distance shall be at least ninety feet from said street margin, in the
mode prescribed by Section 15, Chapter 95 of the Session Laws of the State of Washing-
ton for 1911, and Section 2, Chapter 168 for the Session Laws of 1915, of said State,
the cost of said improvements except such as may be borne by any department of admini-
stration of the United States Government~.a~d except such as may be borne by any Depart-
ment or a~inistration of the State of Washington or the United States Government for
relief or other purposes.
Section 5. The City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to give notice of
the date of such hearing to each owner or reputed owner o~ any and all lots, tracts,
or parcels of land, or other property, specially benefited by the improvement, by
mailing to the owner or reputed owner of the property as shown on the tax rolls of
the County Treasurer, at the address shown thereon, a notice setting forth the nature
of the proposed improvements, .the total estimated cost and the estimated 0enefits to
the particular lot, tract, or parcel, and the date of the hearing before the City Com-
mission at least 15 days before the date fixed herein for such hearing.
Section 6. That Wednesday the l?th day of July 1946, at lO:O0 o'clock a.m.
of said day be and the same is hereby fixed as the date of hearing protest against said
improvements by any persons interested therein; and the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a copy of this resolution in the official newspaper
of said city for at least two successive issues, the first issue shall be at least 15
days prior to the date herein fi~ed for said hearing, and said publication, together
City Treasurer read Resolution No. 524, as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton that the rules
and regulations of Ivy Green Cemetery as adopted by Resolution No. 517 be amended by
adding paragraph 14, as follows:
14. That a pl~t of ground in Ivy Green Cemetery shall be set aside
and designated for minimum cost interments where the interment is
wholly or partially paid for by funds supplied by a recognized wel-
fare agency. Such minimum cost interments shall be without curbing
and without above ground monumental work and concrete boxes shall be
required. The following charges for such minimum cost interments
shall be made.
Single grave .... $35.00
Two g~ave
selection ....... $45.00 each
The single graves shall be smaller than the normal size grave, and
the two grave selection shall be larger than the single grave but
smaller than the normal size graves. The charges provided for herein
shall include perpetual care.
PASSED unanlmously by the City Council, signed by the Nayor and attested by
the City Clerk in authentication thereof, this 19th day of June, 1946.
Motion by Mr. Gorst and Nr. Kean to pass Resolution No. 524 as read, carried
as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; ~rs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes.
Commissioner ~orst presented an application from Puget Sound Power and Light
Company for an easement across Northwest quarter of Northeast quarter of Section 28,
Township 24 North, Hange i East, W.N., which is across the water shed and an extension
of line past reservoir to co~ect with their lihes in Port Orchard Addition, and that
the application i~ in order.
Notion by Nr. Gorst and Mrs. Had~n that the application for easement be
approved, carried.
Mayor commented at this time, that he would be using a city car to ma~e the
trip to Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, Oregon, where he will attend a series of confer-
ences for three days.
Notion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve all bills presented if approve,
by a majority of the Coundil, carried.
Notion by Mr. Gorst~and Nr. Kean to adjourn, carried.
APPROVED: J City CI~rk
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