03/22/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 22, 1999
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson, Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger,
Van Zee, and Stansbery. Councilman Powers absent, excused page 1, paragraph 3. Staff present:
Acting Police Chief Loflin, City Engineer Curles, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Clerk Parks, City Attorney
Ryan, and Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative Assistant Chief Snow.
Councilman Van Zee led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council excused Councilwoman
Powers from this Council meeting due to illness.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Charlotte Garrido, Kitsap County Commissioner, spoke regarding the Vision 2020 awards and
presentation of the "Gateway to Bremerton" award. Commissioner Garrido offered Kitsap County's
support and assistance to the city regarding Department of Transportation's closure of SR166. In closing,
Commissioner Garrido invited Port Orchard elected officials and staff to participate in any discussions
concerning the widening of Bethel Avenue corridor project and any other future project which may have
an impact on the city.
Bruce Freeland, Kitsap County Community Development Director, discussed the Growth Management
Hearings Board decisions and the impact on South Kitsap. Mr. Freeland stated Kitsap County's
Comprehensive Plan has several items, which have been sent back to Kitsap County for further review
and study. The most significant issue affecting Port Orchard is the policy regarding Urban Joint Planning
Areas. In conclusion Mr. Freeland reassured Council, that Kitsap County is interested in working with the
City to settle any disputes regarding Growth Management.
Monty Beam, Kitsap County resident, questioned why his property was not included in the City of Port
Orchard's urban growth boundaries. Mr. Freeland advised Mr. Beam, he would be happy to discuss this
matter with him individually.
David Foot, Port Orchard Kiwanis, presented a proposal to the City offering to upgrade the Waterfront
Park. The Kiwanis Club presented the following proposal:
❑ purchase 3 tables, 2 benches and 3 trash receptacles;
❑ purchase concrete for two new pads;
❑ allocate $800 per year for fertilizer, decorative bark and plants/flowers;
❑ provide grounds maintenance to assist city as necessary/needed;
❑ rename the park
Councilman Stansbery moved to accept the Kiwanis Club proposal to improve the Waterfront Park as
follows:
❑ purchase 3 tables, 2 benches and 3 trash receptacles;
❑ purchase concrete for two new pads;
❑ allocate $800 per year for fertilizer, decorative bark and plants/flowers;
❑ provide grounds maintenance to assist city as necessary/needed;
❑ rename the park,
seconded by Councilman Van Zee.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to have the sign for the park read as follows: "City of Port
Orchard /Kiwanis Memorial Park", seconded by Councilman Morrison.
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Councilman Morrison moved to table proposed motion, for further review and study by the Public Property
Committee, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
City Engineer Curles reported on Call for Bid held March 18, 1999 at 4:30 PM regarding the Public Works
Shop Demolition and Soil Removal. Two bids were received with the required bid bond as follows:
Sound Excavation $17,725.00
Case Excavating $10,335.00
Engineer's Estimate $16,150.00
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council accepted the bidding for
the Public Works Shop Demolition and Soil Removal and awarded the Demolition and Soil Removal to
Case Excavating, as the low bidder in the amount of $10,335.00.
City Clerk Parks reported on Call for Proposals for window coverings for the new city hall facility. Three
proposals were received with each company submitting samples of products proposed for installation as
follows:
Beard's Window Coverings $3,885.00
Parr Custom Blinds $4,531.80
Shine A Blind $9,821.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council accepted the Call for
Proposals and based upon samples submitted for the window coverings for the new city hall facility,
awarded the contract to Parr Custom Blinds in the amount of $4,531.80 plus sales tax.
City Clerk Parks reported employee First Aid/CP R/B lood borne Pathogen training is due. In the past, Port
Orchard Fire Deputy Chief Wernet provided this training at no cost. This training source is no longer
available. A Call for Proposals to provide this employee training was issued with five service providers
responding. City Clerk Parks requested an appropriation, not to exceed $564. to provide employee First
Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the Call for
Proposal process and authorized an expenditure, not to exceed $564.00 to provide for employee First
Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen training.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the sale of city
property to Evergreen Lumber and authorized Mayor Weatherill to sign all necessary documents relevant
to the Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement for property located at 1201 Lloyd Parkway subject to
City Attorney approval.
At 8:40 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:50 PM.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue for 5 minutes.
At 8:55 PM Mayor Weatherill reconvened Council into regular session.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council approved the following
consent agenda items:
a. Minutes of the March 8, 1999 regular Council meeting as revised.
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Claim Warrants number 30431-30504 in the amount of $537,356.48.
Councilman Stansbery, Public Safety Committee Chair, moved to relieve Forest Park Grocery, (500 South
Street) $100.00 in delinquent False Alarm fees, with a balance owing of $125.00, (the current owner
maintains these charges were a result of false alarms incurred prior to his taking ownership of the business),
seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Geiger voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council concurred with Mayor
Weatherill and authorized the Police Department to hire a new police officer from the current Police Officer
Lateral Entry Eligibility Roster.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the City Clerk to
"roll over" the current copy machine lease with Minolta Business systems for the Clerk's Office and Police
Department copy machines for an additional 4 years. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman
Geiger voting nay.
Councilman Morrison, Street/Alley Chair, moved to approve the installation of the sign on public right of way
— located at 1140 Bethel Avenue (Village Square) contingent upon all terms and conditions of the sign
ordinance, seconded by Councilman Wyatt and carried.
Mayor Weatherill placed into Finance Committee, as recommended by Fire Protection Committee, review of
the Advanced Life Support Agreement between Fire District No. 7 and the City.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned meeting at 9:30 PM.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk
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L FLESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR