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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/46 NOVEMBER 6, 1948 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Mayor,s Office on Wednesday, November 8, 1946, at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Kean, presiding, Commissioner Gorst, City Treasurer and Assistant City Attorney being present. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve minutes of October 50, 1948, as written, carried. Clerk read Report of Separation for the following: William U. Mortland, Engineer lng; Erik O. BrubaCk, Police Department; Violet Heinrich, Water. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve separations as read, carried. Clerk read Notice of ~2nployment for Lols Freyd, Library. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve employment, carried. Change in Pay Status were read by Clerk for the following: D.E.Stone, Fire De- partment and Howard Kussman, Police Department. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, carried Clerk read letter addressed to City Council, dated November 5, 1946, from Alpha Vending Machine Company, 8440 58th Avenue S.W., Seattle, re Ordinance No. 1868. Lette stated if ordinance was interpreted correctly only one l~ vending machine may be in operation or a paYment of $8.00 each must be made on all over one. But $5.00 tax must be paid on each l~ amusement device, and there is no provision for replacement of labels or their transfer to other similar devices, or moving of one machine from one location to another, except by obtaining new license and label. In case either kind of machine is installed late in the year the cost for however short a period is the same. If machine is remove~ it may not be installed elsewhere without payment for another license for the full year at a new location. Nearly all coin-operated machin, are owned by'persons making a business of operating a number of them, usually on a percentage basis. It is often necessary for an operator to replace machines which have been damaged or need refinishing or are out of order with machines of the same kind. Sometimes many such replacements at a location are necessary during the course of a year. Average 'yield from l~ amusement devices is low and operators must have many locations to earn a living. Writer came to Bremerton recently to seek locations and to service machines and learned ofthis ordinance. It will be impossible to oper- ate any of their machines in Bremerton if the ordinance is made effective without amendment. Signed T. C. Phinney. Mr. Phinney was present and stated that he had decided to follow the letter up, and would answer any questions in reference to it, but thought the letter covered his point quite thoroughly. Mr. Phinney stated ha had been operating in Bremerton over twenty years, and so far as he knew there had never been an ordinance on these machine Mayor commented Ordinance No. 1668 had been drawn up and adopted on a recommendation from the Chief of Police, and it was a simplification of various ordinances to make a clearer understanding of this problem. Mayor also suggested that the Chief of Polic no doubt had a'very good reason for recommending the changes, and suggested that Mr. Phinney talk the matter over with the Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to note contents of the letter and refer to the Chief of Police to meet with Mr. Phinney, and return the letter to the Council with a study and recommendation, carried. Mr. Phinney left to discuss the matter with the Chief of Police and upon the Mayor's suggestion Assistant City Attorney also Joined Mr. Phinney and the Chief of Police to discuss the matter. Clerk presented Claim for Damages from S.E. Wardin, 522 Pacific Avenue, in the amount of $10.50, for "Necessary repairs to right rear fender on 1941 Ford coupe. Repaint fender. Time approximately lO:O0 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 1946. Alleyway between Burwell and 4th, running from Pacific to Washington, Patrol car going wrong direction in one way alley attempted to pass loading car. Fender scrapped and dented. Claim for "Cost of painting and taking out dents". Motion by Mr.-Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the claim to City Attorney, carried. Letter was read by Clerk from Department of Public Health, addressed to City dated October 31, 1@48, informing that a request was forwarded to State Department of Health for rodent control survey of the City of Bremerton Sanitary Fill located at the Head of the Bay, and have been informed that the State Department of Health Rodent Control Crew will be here November 6 to do this work. Complete report will be sent as soon as the work has been completed. Signed Sam I. Reed, Chief Division of 'Sani- tation. Nayor suggested the contents of the letter be noted and letter filed. Clerk read letter dated October 31, 1946, addressed to City Clerk, enclosing Bill of Sale from the sheriff of Kltsap County to the City of Bremerton, covering Washin Superior Chip Company, Inc., property. Clerk requested permission to put the equipment up for s~le, and read list of equipment, as follows: 1 Chair (metal, which is now in the Clerk's Office), 3'stools, 1 typewriter desk, $ tables, 1 Detecto Grand Scales, 2 Garbage Cans, 1 Deep Fat Fryer & Pot, i Metal Sink, 1 Potato Peeler, 2 Benches, 1 0il Heating Stove, i Electric Hoist, 1 Hand Truck, i Barrel of Fat, 1 Canopy,.4 Fryer Racks, 1 French Fryer, 1 Thermometer, 1 Lot Paper Cartons, i Paper Tape Machine & Tape, i Carton Glassine Bags, 1 Fork, 1§ one pound package card and Tallow Purifier, S Pair White Pants, Switch Boxes and Elec- trical Equipment, i Coil Hose about 10 feet, 2 Stapling Machines (1 now in Clerk's Office) and 1 Meat Bliclng Machine. Total Sum paid for above $225.00. Clerk the only thing of any particular worth would be the potato peeler and that there was a $130.00 lien on that. Also, the Chief of Police wants the typewriter desk in hie department. It was decided that in order to break even the equipment would have to be sold for $225 plus the $130, but that this would leave nothing to take care of the rent. Nayor commented however that the place had been fixed up when the Wafflechip first moved in and that quite a sum had been spent by the company to fix the place. Motion by Mr. Keen and Mr. Gorst to refer the matter to the City Clerk and Pur- chasing Agent to dispose of the equipment, in accordance with the law, to the best advantage of the City of Bremerton, carried. Clerk reported that a man had been in to see about renting the space on the dock, but as he was Just starting in business he could not afford to pay the rent charged, but that the place would be advertised for rent. Letter was read by Clerk from National Housing .Agency, addressed to City Council, re: R-VII: Real Estate and Disposition WASH-45336 - Parcel 2, enclosed executed copy of Termination and Release Agreement terminating the lease on Parcel 2 of above num- bered project as of October 17, 1945, signed Jesse W. Severns. Notion by Mr. Keen and Nr. Gorst to note contents and refer the letter to the en- gineer's office to correct his copy, to refer back to the City Clerk for filing, carried. Clerk read letter dateg November 6, 1946, addressed to City Commission, request- ing that Taxi Cab license far Lewis William Scott be revoked as Police Department has had numerous complaints on him drinking while driving taxi, and on November 2, 1946, he was again observed drinking while driving by Officer McKeehan whose report was attached. Recommended that the above request be approved by Commission, as Police De- partment does not consider Mr. Scott a reliable taxi cab driver and in view of above facts and attached complaint report, should not be permitted to operate a taxi in the City of Bremerton. Signed by Chief of Police Lewis and Captain in Charge of Traffic T. K. Phillips. Motion by Mr. Keen and Mr. Goret to concur in recommendation of the Chief of Po- lice and Captain in Charge of Traffic, and set date for hearing on revokation of li- cense on November 20, 1946, carried. Letter addressed to City Commission, dated November 6, 1946, was read by Clerk, requesting that Taxi Cab License for George Edward West was revoked for the following reasons: Mr. West has been arrested several times for various traffic violations, and has been a constant agitator so far as obeying traffic rules and regulations. Has observed many times disregarding pedestrians in cross-walks, speeding through school zones, etc., but whenever he notices a police patrol car or motorcycle, he slows down to legal speed, making it impossible for the officer to "clock" his speed. Despite numerous warnings he continues to violate traffic regulations. It is recommended that his Taxi Cab License be revoked, due to his inability to cooperate with the Police Department, and his continual violation of traffic rules and regulations. Signed by Chief of Police Lewis and Captain in Charge of Traffic Phillips. Notion by Mr. Keen and Mr. Gorst to concur in the recommendations and set the date of hearing on revocation as of Novem bet 20, 1946, carried. Clerk presented contract for servicing billing machines from Burroughs Adding Machine Company, in the Water Department, to become effective on December 24, 1945, requested authorization to sign. Contract was recommended for acceptance by Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve contract and authorize City Clerk to sign, carried. Notice of proposed formation of local improvement District 230 of Vandalia Avenue between E. Eleventh Street and E. Sixteenth Street was presented by Clerk, addressed : to City of Bremerton for Tract l@ Tebbett's Decatur Acre Tracts preliminary estimate of assessment, $1,402.41. Treasurer commented that he thought allowance had been made in the 1947 budget for assessments. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer the matter to the City Auditor, carried. Clerk read letter from Associated Architects, dated November 1, 1948, addressed to Mayor, stating that their firm would like to be considered for the award of archi- tectural and engineering contract for the proposed City Hall Annex. It is not the practice of recognized architects to apply for commisssions on basis of competitive bidding. Rather, architects submit qualifications and e~perience for consideration fee charged on particular types of buildings is standard and the same among members of American Institute of Architects. Their firm has designed and supervised the construc- tion of a large variety of buildings, both public and private. Asked to appear pers- onally to present qualifications to the City Council. Signed John M. Morse. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the letter be placed on file as an answer to the call for bids, carried. Letter from Northwest Testing Laboratories, addressed to Water Superintendent re- garding chemical analysis of two clays submitted to be typical of the common clay de- posits found in this region. Analyses indicates these clays to be suitable for firing processes and use in the manufacture of brick and tile. Number l, blue clay, fires to light brown, Number 2, yellow clay, fires to a darker brown color. Shrinkage and cracking were not apparent in the preliminary tests. FirSt step in the evaluation of these clays for brick or tile, recommended that brick or tile be made by a manufacturer Tests can then be conducted by the laboratory to determine their physical properties with respect to standard specification requirements. Signed by Thomas Williams. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst tha~ the Water Superintendent be directed to get sufficient amounts of the two types of clay for brick or tile to be made by manufact- urer and arrange a test so that the quality of the clay can be ascertained, carried. Clerk read letter from City Engineer submitting preliminary assessment roll, plan and list of real and improved valuation in the district for the improvement of Vandalia Avenue between E. llth and E. 18th by clearing, grubbing, grading and the construction of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, together with the doing of any and all other work necessary to make this improvement a complete Job. Itemized other work necessary to make this improvement a complete Job. Itemized Assessed Land Value, Assessed Im- provement Value, Actual Land Value, Previous unpaid L.I.D. Assessments, Taxes for years 194A, 19A5 and l~AS, Unpaid Taxes. Notices were mailed to owners on November 4, l~AS, in conformity with the State Laws governing L.I.D.'s. Also read letter submitting preliminary estimate for the improvement of Vandalia Between E. llth and E. 18th by clearing, grubbing, grading and the construction of con- crete sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Itemized preliminary estimate, totaling $11,082.50 Signed E. S. Severance. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve plans and preliminary estimates for the improvement of Vandalla Avenue between East llth and East 13th, carried. Letters were read by Clerk from City Engineer submitting preliminary assessment roll, plan and list of real and improved valuation in the district for the improvement of Hayward Avenue between E. 13th and a point 313.5' N. of E. 18th by clee~'ing, grub- bing, grading and the construction of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, itemized Assessed Land Value, Assessed Improvement Value, Actual Land Value, Previous unpaid L.I.D. Assessments, Tames for years l~4A, 1945 and 1948 and Unpaid taxes. Notices were mailed to the reputed owners on November 4, Second letter submitted preliminary estimate for above improvement, itemized pre- liminary estimate, totaling Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve plans and preliminary estimates for the improvement of Hayward Avenue between E. Thirteenth Street and a point 31~.5 ft. North of E. Sixteenth, carried. Chief of Police, Assistant City Attorney and Mr. Phinney returned to the meeting at this time. Chief of Police remarked that he could see what Mr. Phinney is protestiz and that it did not seem quite right that he should have to get a license on a machine to replace a machine that already has a lic§nse, and that some provision should be made in cases of this sort. After some discussion on the matter, Mr. Phinney was requested to submit his tax reports over a six months period, so that it could be decided whetheI or not the license fee as it stands now is fair. He is supposed to mail or bring the tax reports to City Treasurer, who will then meet with the Chief of Police and City Attorney to decide what course of action to take. Clerk stated bids had been received on furnishing top soil to Roosevelt Field, Manette Playfield and Warren Avenue p~ayfield. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to open the bids, carried. Clerk read bids as follows: Silverdale Nursery, Certified Check $289.4~; Roosevelt Field, 2.70 cu. yd.,$~42.80 Manette Field $2.V0 cu.ydl,$974.70; Warren Field $2.70 cu.yd.,$1471.50. To~al bid $~788.s0. Oliver Lanning, Route 3 Box 22A, Poulsbo, Washington; Cashier,s Check $300.00; RooseEelt Field $2.70 cu.~d., $3342.60; Manette Field, $2.~0 cu. yd.,$gv4.?O; Warren Avenue Field, $2.70 c~.yd, $1471.50. Total Bid $5788.80. Schultz & Yonker, Cashier,s Check $50.00; Roosevelt Field $2.68 cu.yd.,$3317.84; Manette Field $2.88 cu. yd., $1039.68; Warren Avenue $2.68 cu. yd., $1460.60; Total bid $5818.12. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mr. Gorst to refer the bids to the City Engineer, Director of Recreation, Chairman of Park and Recreation, and the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent carried. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to allow all bills presented at this meeting, if approved by a majority of the Council. carried. 587 Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor from Housing Authority of the City of Brem- erton, dated October 30, 1~46, regarding extreme shortage of rental housing privately owned in the City, and they have been discussing the relaxation of eligibility require- ments in order to assist the housing shortage. The policy c~ be changed upon proper request and recommendation by local governing bodies. In addition to ~e request of local Authority, it is necessary that the Mayor of the community address letter to National ~using Agency, Mr. Geo. W. Coplen, Regional Housing Expeditor, 1000 New World Life Building, Seattle 4, Washington, stating there is a critical housing need and strict adherence to national policy is working a hardship on many people who are ineligible for housing. Woul~ be glad to discuss matter if additional information is desired and believe some relaxing of eligibility requirements is Justified in this area. If letter is written to National Housing Agency, would appreciate copy being sent to the Federal Public Housing Authority, Mr. Jesse Epstein, ~rector, 1326 Fifth Avenue, Seattle l, Washington, and copy for their files. Signed by E.C.Searle, Exec- utive Director. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean that the Mayor be authorized to write the letter as recommended, carried. Clerk read Change in Pay Status for Edward Greathouse, effective September 18, 1948; Joy H. Little, effective October El, 1948; and Arnold Hanks, effective August l, 1948, all Police Depar~ent. Motion by Mr. Ke~ md Mr. Gorst to approve Change in Pay Status as read, carried. Mayor explained that these ch~ges were retroactive as it was necessary to take a Red Cross examination before a promotion was in order and results of the examinations were slow coming in. Notion by Mr. ~rst and Mr. Kean that the City Clerk md Purchasing Agent be in- structed to call for bids for new automobiles for the City Engineer and Building In- spector, to be paid for in l~?, carried. Notion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Ke~ to adjourn, carried. APPROVED: