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ORCHARD
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216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
Fred Chang, Councilmember, Position No. 6
Scott Diener, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Position No. 3
Jay Rosapepe, Councilmember, Position No. 2
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Absent: Eric Worden, Councilmember, Position No. 4
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, DCD Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Chief of
Police Brown, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Putaansuu pointed out a couple scrivener's errors on the agenda; the minutes for the
January 14, 2025, and January 28, 2025, Council Meeting minutes are regular meeting
minutes, not work study meeting minutes.
Additionally, he said there will be an executive session after the Council meeting with no
action to follow.
Moved by Fred Chang; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Remove Consent Agenda 4C, Adoption of a
Resolution Approving the Final Plat of the Ridge at Stetson Heights and move to Business Items.
Motion Carried: 4 — 2
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Voting For: Fred Chang, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Carol Kowalski, South Kitsap Public Education Foundation, introduced herself and spoke to
strong schools. She also invited Council to an event on April 25th for the very first South Kitsap
Night of Inspiration & Impact at McCormick Woods.
Robert McGee asked Council if his time could exceed the 3-minute time limit. If not, he does
have a prepared, shorter speech.
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by John Morrissey to Authorize Robert McGee to speak for 5
minutes.
Voting For: Fred Chang, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener
As the motion was tied, Mayor Putaansuu had the deciding vote. He voted nay.
The motion failed.
Robert McGee voiced his concerns with Cabaret licenses and asked the City to look into
removing the Cabaret license requirements in the City.
Troy W. spoke about his history in Port Orchard and provided a brief background on his life.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the Consent Agenda as
amended.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
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A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88735 through 88773 including bank drafts in the amount
of $67,871.98 and EFT's in the amount of $244,996.77 totaling $312,868.75.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88730 through 88734 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $289,724.68 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $275,579.49 totaling
$565,304.17.
C.
Heights TO BUSINESS ITEMS
D. Approval of an Agreement with Newalen LLC Regarding Services for Derelict
Vessel Removal
E. Approval of the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
F. Approval of the January 21, 2025, City Council Study Meeting Minutes
G. Excusal of Councilmember Worden for Personal Obligation
5. PRESENTATION
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A. Approval of the January 28, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Approve the minutes of January 28th as
presented.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Scott Diener
B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Final Plat of the Ridge at Stetson Heights
Moved by Fred Chang; seconded by Scott Diener to Approve a resolution granting final
plat of the Ridge at Stetson Heights.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Morrissey reported on the February 10th Economic Development and
Tourism Committee meeting.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the February 11th Utilities Committee meeting and the
February 11th Sewer Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Morrissey briefly reported on reopening lodging tax applications for only
FIFA related items.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Federal transportation funding and impacts to Washington state.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan recognized staff for their hard work during the snow and ice.
DCD Director Bond spoke about the collection of school impact fees and a report that was sent
to Council.
City Attorney Archer reported on legislation including the Public Records Act amendment, the
use of Al being a mandatory bargaining effort with unions, and the utilization of public property
use.
Chief of Police Brown recognized his staff and spoke to the recertification process and urged
everyone to call 911 if they want a police officer for an emergency or non -emergency
matter.
City Clerk Wallace spoke about a new email distribution list with Constant Contacts.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Troy W. voiced concerns with his neighbor trying to damage old growth along his property and
possible effects to the greenbelt.
Councilmember Chang explained there is a code enforcement issue on this topic.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
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Councilmember Trenary gave a shout out to public works regarding the snow and ice and
the installation of pickleball nets at Van Zee Park.
Councilmember Morrissey thanked Robert McGee for speaking about the Cabaret licenses
and said this may addressed with the Economic Development and Tourism Committee.
Councilmember Diener said the Cabaret license topic may be a Land Use Committee discussion
as well.
Councilmember Rosapepe thanked all the citizens who are voting and spoke about a
McCormick Woods Homeowners Association meeting he and Councilmember Worden
attended.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:22 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.100(1)(i). City Attorney Archer was invited to attend and City Attorney
Archer noted no action would follow.
Mayor Putaansuu did not join the Executive Session.
At 7:37 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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