09/27/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
September 27, 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 Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson,
Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Acting Police Chief Loflin, City
Clerk Parks, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Planner Gross, City Engineer Curles, City Attorney Montgomery,
and Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative Assistant Chief Snow.
Councilman Clauson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Gene Baker, Port of Bremerton Harbormaster, announced his retirement from the Port of Bremerton, and
thanked the Mayor, Council and staff for their support through his tenure with the Port of Bremerton. Mr.
Baker also introduced Steve Toms as the new Harbormaster for the Port of Bremerton Marina. Mayor
Weatherill also thanked Mr. Baker on behalf of the City and congratulated him on his retirement.
Mallory Jackson, Bay Street Custom Framing, presented a framed picture of newspaper clippings from
The Sun newspaper commemorating the City's grand opening celebration. Ms. Jackson asked that this
picture be displayed in the Council chambers in honor of the City's grand opening.
Rick Smith, representing Kitsap County Citizens Advisory Committee for Public Facilities, presented a
handout which reviewed the process and recommendation for the development of the public facilities
project. Mr. Smith advised the purpose of the committee is to investigate the need for community
facilities, such as sports, convention centers, entertainment and recreational facilities within Kitsap
County. Mr. Smith requested the City's endorsement on the proposed public facilities project. Mayor
Weatherill placed this matter into the Public Property Committee for their review and recommendation.
Van Vlist, representing Dick Vlist Motors (514 Bay Street), requested a joint meeting with a committee to
discuss a complaint relating to the security lighting at 514 Bay Street. Mayor Weatherill placed this matter
into the Street/Alley Committee for review.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council adopted Resolution No.
1872 establishing a policy for the development and implementation of the Personnel Policies and
Procedures.
At 8:25 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:35 PM.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council approved the consent
agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the September 13, 1999 regular council meeting.
b. Claim Warrants number 31519-31573 in the amount of $171,636.30.
C. Authorization for Mayor Weatherill to sign the Agreement for Administrative Requirements
for Community Facilities Grant. (City Hall — Bay Street Midden).
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Street/Alley Committee request by city employees that a parking area be
designated for all city hall employees.
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the staff to
prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1631 relating to activities on city owned piers and docks.
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On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council excused Councilwoman
Powers from the November 22, 1999 Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council concurred with the Grand
Opening Committee to pursue the purchase of chimes for the city hall clock tower.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the POW/MIA flag
to be flown with the American Flag on the city hall flag pole.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City
Engineer to send out Consumer Confidence Report as required by the EPA. This report will be directed to
every household that is served by city water service.
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council adopted Resolution No.
1873 authorizing the City Engineer to submit claims in regard to the Louisiana-Pacific Inner -Seal Siding
Litigation.
City Engineer reported Brem-Air Disposal has submitted a check in the amount of $2,293. This payment is
in conformance with the revenue allocation provision of the Solid Waste, Recycling and Disposal Contract.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the revenue
received as a result of the Solid Waste, Recycling and Disposal Contract in the amount of $2,293, be
applied to the cost of the Clean-up Program.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the City
Engineer to proceed with the contract proposal from AGI Technologies as follows:
• Review water rights and well production capabilities;
• Evaluation and rehabilitation of Well #8;
• Determine the need and possible locations for a new well.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the City
Engineer to seek funds to purchase a brush cutter from Kitsap County in the approximate amount of
$11,500.
At 9:11 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council meeting.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR