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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/44 Merch 1, 1944 ~(egular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, held on Wednesday March l, 1944, at ten o'clock A.M. Mayor Kean presiding, Commissioner Haddon, Commissioner Go rst, Assistant City Attorney Merkel, Treasurer Nutter snd the City Clerk being present. Clerk read minutes of the meeting held February 23, 1944, and after slight correction same were approved, all members voting Yes. Mr. Richardson and Mr. Kenning representing the Bremerton Ro~md Table Club came before the Council with a request for widening Sixth Street and other streets not as a post was proposition but as an immediate necessity and on motion of Mr. Kean and Mr. Oorst the matter was referred to the Co:~issioner of Public Works, all members voting Yes. Clerk read letter from Harry Rees making claim for back wages said to be due him. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to refer to Mr. Casad for recommendation, carried, all members voting Yes. Clerk read letter from Edna J. Cross regarding property said to have been dedicated for Street purposes. Mr. Gorst explained the letter. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the letter to Mr. Gor~t with a request for a reply, all members voting Yes. Clerk read letter from Attor~ey Hazel regarding claim of Harry E. ~nite. Motion by l~r. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve to approve claim and instruct the Clerk to pay by warrant on Street Department, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Hsddon, Yes. ~r. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read copy of letter from Mayor Kean to Nick Coltos regarding prison meals and awarding the b~siness to the Grotto Cafe for the next two months, and on motion of Mr. Gorst and Mrs. Haddon same was confirmed. Clerk read letter from American Foamite Company giving prices on extinguish- ers, etc. Notion by Mr. Kean an~ Mr. Gorst to refer to Mrs. Ha~don, carried all members vo~ing Yes, Clerk reported that pursuant to call for furnishing two deep-well pumps, 8 bids had been received and on motion of Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean bids were opened and rea~ aloud from the following firms: Spencer Nachlnery Company, lll~ N.W. Gilson, Portland, Oregon, i~ with a certified check for $10~.50. ' ~ R.M. Wade ~ Company, 2905 First So., Seattle, ~ashington, $1092.00 and · $1155.00 with a certified check for $115.50. '~ ~ .~ Layne and Bowler, 900 Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, California, $1256.00 with a certified check for $1~0.00. March 1, 1944 (cont) ~eerless Pump Divison, Food Machinery c~rpn., Los Angeles, California, $951.00 and $951.00 no check enclosed. Worthington Pump & Machinery Corpn. 922 First So. Seattle, Washington, 96~.00 and $944.10 with a Certified check for $110.00. Pacific Pumping Company, 5~6 N. Broadway, Portland, Oregon, $1073.00 with a letter informing the Co~mcil that s check was forthcoming by mail. Palmer Supply ComPany, Seattle, Washington, $1244.90 and $1195.00, w~th a certified check for $135.00.00 Fs!rbands Morse & Company, ~M6 First South, Seattle, Washington, $871.00 with a certified check for $100.00 Notion by Mr. Cmrst a nd Mr. Kean to refer all bids to purchasing agent and Water Superintendent, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, yes. Mrs. Had~n, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk reported this as the date for opening bi~s on Tractor and Dozer and stated one bi8 had been received and on motion of Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst the bid was opened and read aloud from Kerr Notors, which with specifications as shown end extra equipment as noted amounted to $1148.45, including the State Sales Tax, subject, however, to the the City Being able to establish sufficient rationing priorities. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to accept proposal of Kerr Motors and refer to Purchasing Agent for purchase order, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read Requistition No. I of the Civil Service Department requesting certification for appointment of a Police Identification Officer, and the certification of Secretary Examiner NcPherson of the name of Charles W. Hudson for that position. Clerk also read Requisition No. 2, req~esting certification of two lieuten- ants for the Police Department, and the certificate of Secretary Examiner McPherson of the Names of E. E. Miller and John E. Plouf for the positions named. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approwe requistions No. i and 2, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read Civil Service Department report of separation from the Police Departmemt dismissiog Robert L. B~ns, patrolman third class, and John J. Colfer, patrolman third class, and on motion of Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst dismissal was approved, all members voting Yes. Clerk read claim of It. C. McBrlbe, Contractor, with periodical Estimate Nc.R, Docket No. 45-~60N in the amount of $486.75, for 15 per cent withheld. Motion by Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean to approve Estimate, carried as follows: Mr. ~ean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read letter from City Engineer Severence addressed to Mr. Gorst advising that plans and specifications for a Municipal Repair Garage are completed, and have boen submitted to the W.P.B. and estimating the cost as near as may be. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to approve plans and specifications, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. ttaddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Mr. Barrett N. Coates, an expert on pensions and retirement was present and discussed the mode of Pension Pa?nents. Notion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Gorst to authorize the Mayor to make necessary arrangements, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read letter from Attor~ y Merkel advising that the lease as contem- plated by Mr. Nehner and Associates could not be granted for over ten years. Letter ordered filed. Motion by Mr. Kean and ~r. Gorst to recess until 1:30 P.M. today, carrle~, all members voting Yes. Approved: Nayor March l, 1944 (recess) 9:30 P.M. Pursuant to recess the regular meeting of the City Council was reconvened at 1:30 o'clock P.M. Wednesday March l, 1944, all members and Assistant Attorney Merkel being present. Clerk read letter from the Chief of Police asking the Mayor to certify Paul Edward Nelson as a Patrolman on the Police Department, effective February 2, 1944. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Oorst to approve, and charge wages to the Contribution Account, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk read letter from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference expressing the hope that Mr. McLeod, Building Inspector, will be able to attend the next meeting of the board to be held at Medford, Oregon. · Motion by Mr. Kean and Mrs. Haddon to refer the letter to Mr. Gorst, carried, all members voting Yes. Clerk read letter from Dr. Russell H. Wilson, City Health Officer, request- ing the placing of Street lights near Roosevelt Hospital. Mr. Gorst stated that the condition complained of is being cared for. Mr. omrst reported that the Water Department was in need of a pick-up truck and a passenger car, and on motion of Mr. Gorst and Mr. Kean the Purch- asing Agent was directed to advertise for bids. Clerk read Resolution No. 350: WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 144 of Session Laws of the State of Washing- ton, 1943, there is imposed an excise tax on motor vehicles and trailers, and WHEREAS, a portion of said tax is distributed to the City of Bremerton by the State Treasurer, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of said Chapter 144, and such have been recived by the City Treasurer of the City of Bremerton, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Treasurer of the City of Bremerton be m~d be is hereby authorized and directed to deposit such funds in a fund to be called "Mot6r Vehicle Excise Fund", and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such funds shall be utilized by the City of Brcmerton for the purpose of police, fire protection and the preservation of the public health, as provided in Section 14, Session Laws, 1943. ~otion by Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean to adopt resolution, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. Clerk reported having advertised for bids on two cars for ~he Police Department and one bid had been received. On motion of Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst the bid was opened and read aloud from the Central Pontiac Sales Agency offering one 194~ Pontiac car complete with accessories for $1655.15. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst to accept the bid for one Pontiac car as submitted, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. The Mayor reported having appointed Mr. Herb Freeman as Chairman of Salvage Operations for the City and on motion of Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst appointment was confirmed, all members voting Yes. the Mayor reported that there was some m~sunderstanding about water service at the First Street ~arf. Motion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that tenants on First Street ~arf be reimb~rsed ~2.50 per month for water used by the Youn~love Grocery and the Watc~man'$ Apartment, carried as follows: Mr. Kean, Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. The Mayor expla]ne~ that seve~a] small buildings lately used by the Army had boon turned over to the City, and on recommendation of the Park and Recreation Co~uittee the building at First Street & Lafayette had been assigned to Troop 512, Boy Scouts of America. The Log Cabin build by the Army adjacent to the Cirls Club on Warren Avenue has been assf~ed to Kitsap District Boy Scot, ts Association. The long building immediately adjacent to the 12th street playfie!d bas been assigned to Washington State Guard Reserve, with a provision that said bull(lings shall be kept ~n a sanitary and satisfactory manner or the Co~.~ncil may withdraw the privileges at any time. R~otion by Mr. Kean and Mr. Gorst that the recommendation of the Park · n~d ~ecreation be approved and one of the buildings be assigned to the Kitsap votingCounty Yes. Sportsmen,s Association for use at another location, carried, all me~bers On recommendation oF the Park an~ Recreation ~ ~ (~omm_ttee two of the barracks were assigned to the Sheridan p. T. A.; Another barrack was assigned to the March 1, 1944 (cont) Kitsap Lake Road & Improvement Club; and two others to the Illahee Community Club, on motion of Mrs. Haddon and Mr. Kean these assignments were approved, all members voting. Yes. Motion by ~r. Kean and Mrs. HadSon to allow all bills presented at this meeting aud approved by a majority of the Council, carried as follows: Mr. Kean Yes. Mrs. Haddon, Yes. Mr. Gorst, Yes. ~otion by Mr. Kean~,nd Mrs. Haddon to adjourn, carried, all members voting Yes. ~ity Cl~.~k Approved: ~ ' Mayor