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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/46 OCTOBER 9, 1946 The regular meeting of the City Oouncil of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office on Wednesday, October 9, 1948, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean presiding, Cormn~ssioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Treasurer and Assistant City Attorney being present. Motion by ~r. Gorst and Mrs. Iiaddon to approve the minutes of October 2, 19~6 as read, carried. Clerk read Reports of Separation for the following: Willie D. Zetty, Fire; Charles ~. Hudson, Lynn A. Patterson, Police; Allie Hendrtckson and S~muel R. Lourie and Virginia L. Hooney, Recreation. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve separations as read, carried. Notices of Employment for the following were read by Clerk: William E. Dew, Engineering; ~arJorie C. Elewellyn, Library; Claude A. Jones, Police; Grace E. Ellis and Leda Palmiter, Hecreatton; and Gary J. Butcher, Uater Department. Notion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve temporary non-civil service appoint- ments as read, carried. Clerk read Notices of Change in Pay S~atus for the following:~ Paul B. Scott, Fire; Vivian Harris and ~ary Lou Johnston, Library. ~otion by Mr. ~ean and ~r. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, carried Letter addressed to City Clerk ~ated ~ctober 2, 1948, from Fordyce & Compmay was read by Clerk regarding city's plans for the construction of sewage disposal plant, and believe they can be of assistance in the matter of financing the improvement. Have done a great deal of this kind of work in the Pacific Northwest and have money availabl, at an attractive rate of interest for situations of this king. Would appreciate an op- p~rtunity or ~iscussing the matter with Clerk or Cottucil at any time. Asked that~ the C~erk bring to the attention of proper persons in charge of the improvement, and also stated would be quite willing to meet with City Council and ~iscuss this matter in de- tail. Enclose8 self-addressed stamped envelope for use in this matter. Treasurer commented some help might be needed if this was a large assessment. Mayor suggested that receipt of the letter be ~cknowledged, contents be noted for futur, reference, and that Fordyce & Company be notified that plans are not yet completed, but will be notified if and when assistance is necessary. Clerk read letter from Chamber of Commerce which he had requested them to write regarding the Air Strip, which is being planned, and in which Chamber of Commerce recom- mended location of an Air Port where it would be more easily available to Bremerton. Motion by ~r. ~ean and Mr. Oorst to note contents and place with the Airport file, carried. Recommendation from City Engineer dated October 8, 19~6, regarding letter from Nfs. Stone, concerning tract of land formerly part of 10th Street west of Hewitt, was read by Clerk. Mrs. Stone's letter had been referred to Engineer at a previous meeting, and Engineer recommended that the tract of land be vacated, and one half of same go to the adjoining property as shown on map which was attached. Description of tract is as follows: "Beginning at the northeast corner of lot l0 of block ~ of Union High School ~ddition running thence south and along the east line of said lot l0 a distance of 81 feet to the northwest corner of lot i of block 20 of Reeses 1st Addition; thence east ~nd along the north line of said lot i a distance of B?.B~ feet; thence north westerly distance bf 8~.0~ feet to the place of beginning". i Treasurer commented that this tract was originally dedicated to the city for a thoroughfare, and if not used for that purpose would revert to the original property. This particular tract in question had been requested from several other councils, and the Con~issioners decided it would be a good plan to go out and loo~ at it, in order to understand the situation. Notion by Mr. aean and ~r. Gorst to refer to the Committee of the Whole, carried. Clerk read letter from Burroughs Adding Machine Company addressed to Water De- partment, City Hall, containing an offer to service the Burroughs Machines at a semi- annual rate of 4.04 per machine. Mr. Casad, Water Superintendent, recommended approval of the offer to service the machines. Mayor suggested that all service contracts on Burroughs Machines be consolidated under one contract, instead of individual contracts for each department. Clerk ex- plained that there would be no advantgge to this as the rate would be no cheaper and such a plan would only complicate the payment. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to siEn the contract on servicing Burroughs Machines, carried. Letter was read by Clerk addressed to City Attorney from Water Superintendent, dated October 8, 1946, submitting an itemized record and bill for water services fur- nished the Superior Chip Company located at Second Street Dock from start oI' service December 21, 1945, to November l, 1946, total amcunt of bill after meposit and payments were deducted $80.10, and Water Superintendent asked that this amount be included in the suit brought for rental on the building, and stated would appreciate advice in the matter. Question was raised as to how a water bill would be allowed to run along so long without a payment, and the suggestion was made that there was probably only one meter on the Second Street Dock and the amount of water was pro-rated among the various ten- ants. Attorney remarked that it is now too late to include this amount for water in the suit, also that the City would perhaps not even receive enough to settle the amount of rent due. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer to Mr. Short, Water Department, for study on leases on the Second Street Dock relative to water bill obligations, carried. Clerk read letter from Federal Public Housing Authority, addressed to City Council dated October 8, 1946, which stated on October l?, 1945, a stipulation for the dismis- sal of R-VII:Land:WASH-45336 Parcel 2 was executed, and upon investigation they find that this land was not taken under condemnation, but by lease. Their Central Office has requested that enclosed form of release be executed, which serves the ss me purpose. Asked that original and 7 copies be signed and returned, and then a fully executed copy will be returned to the City. Early attention will be appreciated. Signed Lee S. Marks, Chief, Appraisal & Land. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. ~ean to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement, after it is cleared through the Engineer's Office, carried. Clerk reported that the lights in the Clerk's office are very unsatisfactory snd requested permission to have them corrected. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean that the Clerk be authorized to attend to the lighting, carried. Mayor suggested if the present fintures in use in the Clerk's 0ffice~'were removed that they might be satisfactory in the Mayor's Office as he is not satisfied with the fluorescent fixtures now there. Clerk also suggested that the venetian blinds in Clerk and Treasurer's Offices be cleaned as this might also improve the lighting. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to grant authority to the Clerk to have the blin5s cleaned, carried. Judgement in the amount of $50.60 against the City was presented by the Clerk. Attorney reviewed the case which was in regard to Eddie L. Fey, who was arrested on a hit and run charge. He was arrested outside the city limits on a city warrant and Judge Sutton dismissed the case as a city warrant was not effective outside the city limits. City appealed the case to the Supreme Court, but due to war shortages the printer's office cas a day late in preparing the proofs, which caused them to be a day late being filed in the Supreme Court and the case was dismissed for that reason, an5 thrown out of court, and that this is a claim that the City will have to pay. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. ~ean to refer to City Auditor and City Clerk for pay- ment, carried. Dr. Town, City Health Officer, was in the audience anU Mayor turned over the in- formation on proposed X-Ray examinations for all persons who were connected with the handling of food, also reviewed the meetings that occured on this matter. Clerk asked Council's ~ecision on proposed Ordinance No. 1895 regarding reimbursi~ retirement fund, and the Ordinance was calendared until next regular council meeting. Assistant City Attorney read Resolution No. 541, as follows: ~EREAS, an Initiative Measure #2 entitled, "An Ordinance providing for increases in salaries for several officers and employees of the fire department of the City of Bremerton ~d repealing Ordinance No. 800, No. 801 and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances conflicting herewith", has been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton, and W~REAS, an Initiative Measure #3 entitled, "An ordinance providing for the fixing of the number of hours per week to be worked by the firemen of the fire department of the city of Bremerton, fixing working schedules therefor, and providing for vacations and sick leave," has been filed with the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton, and ~REAS, the said City Clerk has certified to the said city council that the peti- tions attached to each of said Initiative Measures contained the signatures of re- gistered and qualified electors of the City of Bremerton equal to twenty-five per cent of the number of votes cast by all candidates for the office of Mayor at the last pre- ceding election, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton has heretofore rejected each of said Initiative Measures, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that a special election shall be held at the same time and places as the General Election on November 5, 1946, and the Auditor of Kitsap County is here- by requested to give 15 days notice thereof as required by law for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Bremerton for their approval or rejection each of said Initiative Measures under a ballot title prepared therefor by the City Attorney of the City of Bremerton. PASSES UNA~NIMOUSLY by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton in authentication of such passage, this 9th. day of October, 1946. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 541 ~s read, ca~'rled as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Nra. Raddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Resolution No. 542 was read by Assistant City Attorney as follows: WHEREAS, the members of the Police Department of the City of Bremerton have re- quested the City Council to submit a proposed ordinance repealing Initiative Ordinance No. l, which is also known as Ordinance No. 1594A, which ordinance establishes by initiative, pay scales for the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Bremerton, and, WHEREAS, the members of the Fire Department of the City of Bremerton have cir- culated petitions for and have filed with the City Clerk Initiative No. 2, further increasing salaries for the Fire Department only, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Ordinance No. 1597 a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, as though fully set forth, herein, should be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Bremerton for their ap- proval or rejection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a special election shall be held at the same time and place as the general election on November 5, 1946, at which time s.uch proposed ordinance shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Bremerton for their approval or rejection and the Auditor of Kitsap County, ~ashington, is hereby directed to give l~ days notice thereof, as required by law, for the purpose of sub- mitting to the qualified electors such ordinance under the following ballot title: Shall the proposed Ordinance No. , repealing Initiative Ordinance No. l, also known as Ordinance No.-~594A, entitled. An ordinance pro- viding for increase in salaries of the several officers and employees of the Fire Department and Police Department of the City of Bremerton, and repealing Ordinance No. 800, gO1, and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances conflicting herewith," and pro~iding an effective date be adopted? for the proposed ordinance ( ); against the pro- posed ordinance ( )." PASSED UNANIMOUSLY by the City of Bremerton, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk of the City of Bremerton in authentication of such passage, this 9th day of October, 1946. Attorney also read Proposed Ordinance No. 1697, entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE repealing Initiative No. l, which is also known as Ordinance No. lb94A, entitled: "An ordinance providing for increase in the salaries of the several officers ~nc employees of the I'ire department and police department of the City of Bremerton, and repealing Ordinances ~00, 801 anU all other ordinances and parts of ordinances conflicting herewith," adopted at the special election held in the City of Bremerton on the ?th day of November, 19~4, and providing for the effective ~ate hereo~ Some discussion ensued on the resolution and proposed ordinance, and Mayor sug- gested that the information that the Police had voted ~Z to i to go back under the con- trol of the City Council in regard to salary and hours should be contained in the pro- pose8 ordinance, and Attorney explained why this should not be done. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to pass Resolution No. 842 carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, yes. Clerk reported it was now time to open the bids on obsolete equipment. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to open the bids, carried. Clerk opened and read bids as follows: Bert Lillehaug, Route l, Gig Harbor; enclosed $~0.00 cash; 1936 Ford Truck - $ 65.oo. O.M. Nordqufst, 1921 North Roosevelt, Bremerton; Personal Check No. ~$, $$~.00; l~ ton Model A Ford Truck - $182.50; Truck Bocy $20.00. Mr. A.C.Hickethies, Manson, Washington; Personal Check $50.00; 1936 Ford Dump Truck - $355.00. John E. Davidson, Route ~ Box 2811, Bremerton; Certified Check No. 1~2; $50.00; 1936 Ford Chassis Truck $237.00; 193l Model A $131.50. Verda M. Stroh, Route 2 Box 612A, Bremerton; Personal Check $50.00; 1931 Model A Truck - $110.O0. Lee A. Maye~,Route ~ Box 848, Bremerton; Cashier's Check No. 120687, $50.00; Two!8'cylinder Sterling Gas F~ugines, $1~7.75. 57O Bert Nelson, 1119 Coogean Avenue, Bremerton; Cashier,s Check No. '120686 $50.00; 1931 Model A Ford 1~ Ton Truck - $259.00. S. C. Bard, Vashon, Washington - Bank Money Order No. 106370, 450.00; 1936 Ford Truck - $287.50; 1931 Model A Ford Truck - ~237.50; R-5 Cat Dozer - $867.50; Fordson Tractor $62.50; 2 Sterling Gas Engines $67.50 Beth. Melvin D. Wortman, 1564 Rainier Avenue, Bremerton; Bank Money Order No. 26386, $50.00; Caterpillar Dozer R-5 - $305.00. Lewis & Son, Star Route #1, Box 371, Bremerton; Personal Check $50.00; R-5 Cater- pillar Tractor - $756.00. Edward L. Berlin, 195B Magnusson Way, Bremerton; Check ~50.00; Manley Birch popcorn Machine - $51.00. Clerk commented that his office is now checking on the CPA calings on this'equip- ment, and as soon as information is received will be able to sell the equipment. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon that the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent be given power to act in this matter, carried. Mrs. Haddon reported that the Dump at Tracyton had now been cleaned up and fenced Some discussion ensued on readvertising this property for sale, but it was decided tha it is not a very good time to try and sell property at the present time. A previous motion had been made at Council Meeting on September 18, 1946, instructing the City Clerk to readvertise the property upon the improvement of its appearance. Motion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to rescind motion of September 18, 1946, in- structing City Clerk to readvertise the property, carried. Co~missioner Gorst reported on bids on sewage disposal, consulted with the City Engineer, and they had eliminated the bid of Parker & Hill as it was too high; John W. Cunningham bid of $2250.00 involved too much delay; General Engineering, cost basis not to exceed $4,500, total fee amount equal to 6~ of total construction cost; James ~. Carey, 1~ of amount of cost of work listed, or lump sum of ~5500 whichever is lower. Mr. Gorst commented that James W. Carey planned a more comprehensive study and was willing to go to work immediately, and therefore the Commissioner of Public Works and City Engineer recommended that the bid be awarded to James W. Carey. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the bid on sewage disposal be awarded to James W. Carey and that he be notified of the award immediately, carried. Clerk read copy of letter addressed to Bremerton City Plam~ing Commission, dated October 5, 1946, signed by E.E.Riddell, Secretary of Tracyton Improvement Club. Let- ter reported that at last regular meeting it was brought to their attention that the Government Housing Authority was about to sell the coal dock at Sheridan Park tnd that it would probably be used for a cement mixing plant or other commercial use which would be a detriment to a residential district. As it is on a main thoroughfare'would present extra hazards in additional traffic and being adjacent to playfield vmuld present further hazards. Coal dock was tolerated as a war necessity but should not be allowed to continue. Therefore they recommend that when the property is sold it be rezoned as a residential district. Also copy of letter to E.C.Searle, Secretary Bremerton Housing Authority which enclosed above copy of letter, contents of which should be called to the attention of the Committee on Housing Facts and Goals. Also letter stated copy of both letters were to be sent to the Bremerton City Council. It was remarked that the original letter was sent to the Planning & Zoning Com- mission, who would take it up st their next meeting. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the letters be made a matter of record and filed, carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that all bills be allowed if approved by a ma- jority of the co.aneil, carried. Assistant City Attorney remarked that when the first fireman's petition was filed the initiative was not given a number aha suggested it be made Initiative No. 1, and the ordinance number was left blank and suggested that it be given the number 1594A as it should have a number. Attorney recommended that the City Cl~rk be directed to reattach No. 1594A to the first firemen's ordinance, so that the ordinance has a number. Also, that the Fireman's petitions be numbered, Initiative concerning salary be numbered 2, and Initiative concerning hours, vacation an~ sick leave be numbered 3, also, that the proposed ordinance be given a number immediately to identify it, and then if it fails to be voted in, the number will be voided. Notion by Mr. Kean ~d Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendation of the City Attorney, carried. Some discussion ensued on the proposed ordinance and initiatives as to when they would become effective, and accoring to the Chsrter would become effective in ten days after they were passed by the voters, and in another portion of the Charter, would be- come effective immediately. Attorney commented that County Auditor Smith would appreciate someone in tae City posting notices around polling places and suggested that perha@s Chief Deputy City Clerk could have this matter attended to. Mr. Oorst reported that Mr. Casad, Water Superintendent, was sending sampl of clay to the State Testing Laboratory. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance on the annual 15 mill levy, carried. 571 Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance adopting 1947 Budget, carried. Notion to recess until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 1940, by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst, carried. APPEOV~D: OCTOBER 9, 1946 Recessed Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor's Office at 2:00 p.m. October 9, 1946. Mayor Kean presiding, Nfs. Haddon, Com- missioner Gorst, City Engineer, Captain of Traffic and delegation from C.A.A. being present. Meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the proposed Air-port. Mr. Drysdale, engineer for the C.A.A., explained the methods and procedure for applying for federal funds to build an Air Park. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the City Clerk be instructed to write to the District Engineer, Airport Branch C.A.A., Box 3224, Seattle 14, Washington, re- questing an application for a project request for airport construction, carried. Notion by Mr. Kesn and Mr. Gorst to recess until l0 o,clock a.m. Friday morning October ll, 1946, carried. v Mayor ~ OCTOBER 10, 1946 Pursuant to recess the statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was reconvened at ten o'clock a.m., Thursday, October 10, 1946. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Gorst, City Treasurer and City Auditor being present. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to recess until 10 o~clock Friday, October 11, 1946, carried. APPROVED: OCTOBER 11, 1946 Pursuant to recess the regular and statutory meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was reconvened at ten o,clock a.m., Friday, October ll, 1946. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, City Treasurer, City Auditor and Assistant City Attorney being present. Attorney read Ordinance No. 1698, entitled as follows: AN ORDIN~ICE of the City of Bremerton approving and adopting the Financial Bud- get for the several departments of city goverrmlent of the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 1947, and appropriating the amounts set forth in said Budget to each of the said departments for expenditure during said year. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to approve Ordinance No. 1698 on first read- ing, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, absent. Ordinance No. 1699 was read by City Attorney, entitled as follows: 572 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton levying both general and special municipal taxes against all of the taxable property within the city limits of the City of Brem- erton for the year 1948 an~ approving the assessment roll made by the Assessor of Kitsap Couty therefor, to be collected in the year 1947. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Had~n to approve Ordinance 1699 as read, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes; Mrs. Haddon, yes; Mr. Gorst, absent. Clerk read letter from Federal Works Agency, dated October 10, 1946, re Project: Wash. 45-124 F, Hospital Facilities, which stated that F.W.A. is disposing of Federall owned projects constructed under Lanham Act as quickly as possible in accordance with terms of act. Among facilities to be sold is hospital in Bremerton known as Franklin D. Roosevelt Hospital. Well constructed brick veneer building completely furnished and equipped, 10B beds, also 30 bed Nurses, Home, completed March lB, 1944 at a cost of about $?~2,000. Property is leased to Kitsap County for operation and the County has indicated it does not wish to continue operation after December 31, 1946. Facitit is serving real need in the Community and F.W.A. thought City might be interested in acquiring the property and would be glad to discuss it if the City considers purchasin it. If the City has no interest in acquiring the facility, would appreciate being so advised so that they may negotiate with other parties for its disposition. Mayor commented that there was a need for the hospital but the City is not in a financial condition to operate the hospital, and that several agencies are interested in negotiating for it. It was co~ented that at the present time the hospital was onl~ breaking even on expenses, and there was nothing over for repairs and maintenance. Also several bills are in congress whereby money could be made available to keep agenci such as the hospital operating. Motion by Mr. Kemu and Mrs. Haddon th~ the City Clerk be instructed to notify that the subject was discussed at council meeting and the City is not in a position to acquire the hospital, carried. Clerk read letter from BoarU of County Commissioners, dated October 8, 1946, ad- dressed to ~ayor, advising that petition from the residents in the Gorst Area, asking for the removal and abolishment of the city-owned garbage dump at Gorst was filed on October 7 with the Board of County Commissioners. Possibly City Commissioners may wis~ to take the matter up with the County Commissioners so that all matters may be taken under consideration. Signed Edgar D. Smith, Clerk of the Board. Mayor commented he thought possibly this petition was partly due to the fact that garbage was being burned at the dump, and the smoke was unpleasant. The petition was discussed, and the manner of acquiring the property at the Head of the Bay which is no~ being used was reviewed, also how garbage is handled there, etc. It was also suggested that the burning be done at night and then it would not be so lik~y to cause trouble, also suggestion was made that one truck could be used to p~ck up trash from drug stores etc., and that could be burned at the trash burner. It was explained that by burning the garbage at the Head of the Bay the bulk was reduced by 70%. It was commented that instead of having the entire ll acres of the d~mp built up, that only 5 acres was being! used and that was Just being built up higher. Eventually when this is reclaimed it will make a good area for some sort of commercial enterprise, and was also commented the property between Second and Fourth was reclaimed land. Eotion by Mr. Ke~m and Mrs. Haddon that the letter be acknowledged and referred to Commissioner Gorst to make a study of the matter and report, carried. The regional meeting of the Association of Washington Cities to be held at port Townsend on October ~5, 1946, was discussed. It now seemed apparent that there ~muld not be as large a party attending from Bremerton as had been originally planned. It had been necessary for several of those who had planned to attend to change their plan~ Clerk asked for suggestions as to what various members wished to have discussed, and it was dec]ded that as this would be the final meeting there ~ould be plenty of sub- jects to be ~iscussed that other meetings had introduced. ~ayor commented that he would like to see a good crowd attend from Bremerton, as this was a regional meeting, and the other cities on the peninsula would feel closer to Bremerton. Introducing a bill at the State Legislature to have the state operate a ferry between Seabeck and Brinnon was also discussed, as this would be quite an advantage to Bremerton. Application from James B. itarris to conduct a walkathon was presented to the Council. Approved by Chief of Police. ~r. Harris was in the audience and remarked that he had been in charge of variou~ other amusements in t~e City, and had always operated in an orderly manner, and assure¢ the Council that the walkathon would also be operated in an orderly manner. ~otion by Rjr. aean and ~!rs. ~addon to~ carr~.~~ ~ APPROVED: Mayor '