HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/41 ~ay 14, 1941
Regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
held on Wednesday, May 14, 1941, at ten o'clock A. M. Mayor Jones presiding,
Commissioner Bruenn, Commissioner Casad and the City Attorney being present.
Clerk read minutes of previous regular meeting and on motion of Mr. Bruenn
and Mr. Casad, same were approved all members voting, Yes.
Clerk read letter from Admiral Freeman thinking the Commission for cooperation
in reference to unlawful wearing of uniform of the Navy, the Army, Marine Corps
and Coast Guard. Letter ordered filed.
Clerk reed letter from Admiral Freeman calling attention to hazard of fire
from undiked gasoline and oil tanks in the vicinity of West boundary of the Navy
Yard fence. Referred to Committee of the Whole.
Clerk read a letter from Admiral Freeman in reference to disposal of garbage
and rubbish. This letter was also referred to Committee of the Whole.
Clerk reported having received ten letters of protest against proposed garbage
incinerator and a large number of tax payers were present and made oral protest
against the location of proposed disposal plant. Mr. Bruenn assured the protestants
that the plant as proposed would be no detriment to adjacent property. Mr. Jones
informed those present of the necessity of constructing an incinerator and stated
that the proposition will be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors. He
also stated that the option on the proposed site was expiring today and the Commis-
sion was committed to purchase the site near the gas plant. The delegation retired.
The Mayor reported that it was necessary to increase the new Park Commission
from 5 to 7 members. Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to enlarge the Park
Commission to 7 members, carried, all members voting, Yes.
Mr. Fred Moore', Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Kougl who are being sued
by Kitsap Developement Company in relation to a water tap, addressed the Commission
on behalf of his clients and Mr. Casad explained the condition of the water service
in the vicinity of Mr. Kougl's property and the City Attorney advised the return
of the $4.50 deposit to g6arantee final payment. Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr.
Bruenn that the superintendent of the Water Department be instructed to refund to
Kitsap Developement Co., a corporation, the sum of $4.50 deposited as security for
payment of water bills charged to account No. 22059 and inform said Corporation by
letter it has no control or ownership over the meter through which water is served
to said account because the deposit required by the City of Bremerton has not been
paid by said Corporation and it has failed to comply with the rules and regulations
of the Water Department; also that Mr. Kougl has paid the required deposit for
said meter; and bills for water through said meter will henceforth be charged to
said Kougl, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read petition signed by G. A. Byron and 6 other property owners request-
ing the City to lay a two-inch water main in rear of their property in Navy Yard
City and agreeing to pay $10.00 per lot for such service. Mr. Casad approved the
petition and the petittioners were instructed to sign agreements at the water office.
Clerk read resolution No. 72, authorizing the sale of E ~ of Lot 17, Block 9;
L. So Rowes let Addition to Bremerton, to T. L. Pruitt and wife. Price: $300.00.
Terms: cash. Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Jones to adopt resolution, carried, all
members voting, Yes.
Mayor Jones appointed Mr. Roy J. Levin, 108 N. Gallow and Mr. H. P. Bubke,
1348 Ironsides Avenue as members of the Pmrks and Playfields Commission. Motion
by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to confirm the appointments, carried, all members voting,
Yes.
The Mayor also appointed Mr. Lester W. Walters, Route 2, Box 289; Mr. Larry
Ramm, 815 Pennsylvania Avenue: Mrs. Ora Humes, 1109 Ohio Avenue; Mrs. Linda McPhee
as park supervisors; Mr. J. I. Wilson, 1109 Hewitt Avenue, Maintenance Man at
iVarren Avenue Playfield and Mr. W. J. Waddle, Route 1, Box 5§0,,Maintenance Man
at East Bremerton Playfield. Motion by 5~. Bruenn and Mr. Casad to confirm all
appointments, carried, all members voting, Yes.
At this point Commission recessed unti$ two o'clock P. M.
Mey 14, 1941
At two o'clock P. M., kay 14, 1941, Commission was again called to order by
Mayor Jones, all members and the City Attorney being present.
City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1~93, regulating the use of vehicles on
public streets; adopting the rules of the Washington State Commission on Equipment;
reauiring compliance therewith, and prescribing penalties for violation thereof.
Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Casad to adopt Ordinance, carried as follows: Mr. Jones,
Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 1~91, declaring an emergency to exist on account of
the necessity for procuring property suitable for garbage disposal and appropriating
funds to meet such emergency in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion by Mr. Casad and
Mr. Bruenn to adopt Ordinance carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes;
Mr. Casad, Yes.
City Attorney read Ordinance No. 1~94, relating to and regulating the manufac-
ture, storage, use, handling and sale of flammable liquids; prescribing penalties
for the violation thereof, and repealing Ordinance No. 439 and Sections 2, 3, 4
and 5 of Ordinance No. 214, of the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr.
Casad to adopt Ordinance carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr.
Casad, Yes.
City Attorney made report of agreement made between City Engineering Department
and Dr. Haddon whereby the City was to deposit surplus dirt on Dr. Haddon's property
and in return for such service the Doctor was to dedicate a piece of his property
to the public for street purposes. It now appears that this arrangement was not
completed and on motion of Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn the matter was referred to Mr.
Casad.
Clerk read letter from Mrs. C1 F. Croxton and family acknowledging receipt of
letter of condolence on the death of Mr. Croxton and on motion of Mr. Jones and
Mr. Casad the Clerk was instructed to write it into the records of this meeting.
Clerk read letter from Pope & Talbutt in reference to logging some timber in
Section 34 T. P. 24 North, R1 W. W.M., and on motion'of Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn
the letter was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney.
Clerk read letter from Engineering Department, signed by Mr. Gorst and addressed
to City Treasurer calling attention to an error on the roll of L.I.D. ~193 whereby
one property owner was charged too much and another charged too little.
Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to instruct the Treasurer to correct the
roll in accordance with Engineer's report, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes;
Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 73, authorizing the sale of Lots 8 and 9, Block 18;
Reeses 1st Addition to Port Orchard U. S. Navy Yard to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. White.
Price: $800.00. Terms: cash. Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Jones to adopt
Resolution, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. ~ruenn~ Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 74, authorizing the sale of Lot ll, Block 3; 1st
Addition to Charleston to Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Vander Santen. Price: $150.00.
Terms: $30.00 down and $5.00 per month with ?~ interest. Motion by Mr. Bruenn
and ~r. Jones to adopt Resolution, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn,
Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read Eesolution No. 75, showing that on April 9, 1941, the City agreed
to sell to Lulu D. Haddon the North 60 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Block 7; Union High
School Addition. Ers. Haddon having decided not to purchase the property and has
notified the Commission that she will not make any payment and no payment having
been made or received, therefore, the Resolution #63, dated April 9, 1941, is now
cancelled and rescinded. Motion by ~M. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to adopt Resolution,
carried as follows: Mr. Jones, ~es; Mr. ~ruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 76, authorizing the sale to the U~ited States of
America of the following described real property:
From the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of
the northwest quarter of Sectio~ 12, Township 24 North,
Range 1 East, W.~., thence north 2°03'18. East along
the north and south quarter line of said Section 12,
498.56 feet; thence north 87o56'42" west 50.00 feet to
the true point of beginning; thence ~orth 87o56,42,,
West 220.00 feet; thence ~orth 2°03,18', East 300.00
feet; thence South 87°56'42" East 220.00 feet; thence
South 2°03'18" West 300.00 feet to the true point of
beginning, situated in Kitsap ~ounty, Washington,
which property is to be used for the site of a reservoir for the furnishing of water
to the ~ity of ~remerton. Motion by Mr. Casad and Mr. Bruenn to adopt Resolution,
.carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, YesJ.
May 14, 1941 (cont. I
Motion by Mr. Cased and Mr. Bruenn that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign contract with U. S. A. pursuant to Resolution of May 7, 1941, carrie~ as
follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad, Yes.
Clerk read letter from State Highway Commission acknowledging receipt of City
Resolution No. 60, in reference to the construction of State Highway No. 21.
Letter received from the Chief of Police and the City Attorney to whom was
referred the complaint of Mrs. Essie C. Malone, filed by Marion Garland, showing
that the Bus Company does not back over her sidewalk "but do back their buses into
the alley when turning around". Letter ordered filed.
Letter read from Clerk's office asking for information regarding wages of
Seargent Mason of Police Dept., who is still in hospital. Motion by Mr. Casad
and Mr. Bruenn that Clerk be authorized to pay Seargent Mason at the rate of
$100.00 per month during May and June, 1941, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes;
Mr. Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Cased, Yes.
Clerk read Resolution No. 77, declaring intention to order the improvement of
Ninth and Tenth Streets from Olympic Avenue to Rainier Avenue by clearing, grading,
grubbing,! coiling and construction of sidewalks. ~he petition of property owners
was attached. Mr. Cased stated the Engineering Department was not quite ready to
report and on motion of Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to accept Resolution and refer to
City Engineer, carried, all members voting, Yes.
Motion by Mr. Cased and Mr. Jones to readvertise for bids for the improvement
of Vandalia Avenue from East 13th Street to East 16th Street by the construction
of storm and sanitary sewers as provided by Ordinance No. 1362, establishing
L. I. D. No. 215, carried as follows: Mr. Jones, Yes; Mr~ Bruenn, Yes; Mr. Casad,
Yes.
Motion by Mr. Bruenn and Mr. Jones to allow all bills presented at this meeting
and approved by a majority of the Commission, carried, all members voting, Yes.
Motion by Mr. Jones and Mr. Bruenn to adjourn, carried, all members voting,
Yes.
Ci y Clerk
Approved:
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