06/28/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 28, 1999
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. in the new City Hall Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present:
Clauson, Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Acting Police Chief
Loftin, City Engineer Curies, City Clerk Parks, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Planner Gross, City Treasurer
Tompkins, City Attorney Montgomery (formerly Hanson), and Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative
Assistant Chief Snow.
Mayor Weatherill opened the City Council meeting in the new City Hall Council Chambers by introducing
the South Kitsap Junior ROTC and requesting those present to rise for the posting of the colors.
Mayor Weatherill led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Clauson introduced the Grand Opening Celebration Committee and invited former Mayor
Nick Repanich to the podium. Former Mayor Repanich, on behalf of the Grand Opening Celebration
Committee, presented a new gavel and base as well as a clock plaque to the Mayor and City Council, to
commemorate the opening of the new City Hall Council Chambers.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda. No comments were
received at this time.
Ron Landon, WSDOT Project Development Engineer, gave a brief update on the Ross Point slide area.
Mr. Landon informed Council the rock buttress wall construction project will be advertised July 261h with
construction to start mid August. The roadway along Ross Point will be closed for approximately 5 to 6
weeks during the construction project. Mr. Landon also advised funding for the project has a six year
time frame.
At this time of the meeting Mayor Weatherill introduced Senator Bob Oke as one of the strong supporters
for the city with regards to the Ross Point repairs. Mayor Weatherill also introduced Mary Ann Huntington
from the Port of Bremerton; Mayor Weatherill's wife Bobbie and Pther Alvie Weatherill former Port
Orchard Fire Chief and the newest member to the Planning Department 3 month old Margaret Grace
Gross, daughter of City Planner Donna Gross.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding the Six -Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
City Engineer Curies outlined the proposed Six -Year Transportation Plan schedule for the year 2000 —
2005.
Mayor Weatherill called for audience comments either for or against the proposed Six -Year
Transportation Plan. As no response was received, Mayor Weatherill closed the public hearing and
referred this matter to Council for their consideration.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council approved Resolution
No. 1864 adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the year 2000-2005, and
including the widening of Tremont Street from one lane to two lane traffic on either side of the Pottery
Avenue intersection.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Ordinance No.
1763 authorizing transfers from the Current Expense Fund to the Six -Year Emergency Medical Levy Fund
to cover the shortfall of property tax collection.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council approved the consent
agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the June 14, 1999 regular Council meeting as revised.
b. Claim Warrants number 30990-31064 in the amount of $471,702.74.
Councilwoman Powers, Chair of Public Property Committee, reported the Committee has reviewed the
following items:
(1) Locations for the proposed torpedo monument. Two locations were discussed:
(a) land near the former Vlist offices; and
(b) along the 500 block of Bay Street among the bioswale and street trees.
(2) Implementing a fee schedule and policy for the renting of several conference rooms on the
third floor of the new city hall facility.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized a funding
appropriation in the amount of $10,000 to purchase additional furniture items for the new city hall facility.
Prior to the adjournment of the meeting, Councilman Clauson announced refreshments were available in
the lobby to commemorate the first meeting in the new City Hall Council Chambers.
Councilman Clauson on behalf of the City Council and Mayor Weatherill thanked the South Kitsap Junior
ROTC for posting of the colors; Bay Coffee Company for the coffee and refreshments; Albertson's for the
cake and the Port Orchard Soroptomist's for the flowers, decorations and acting as hostesses.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned the first meeting in the new City Hall facility at 8:20 PM.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR