01/26/1998 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
January 26, 1998
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, Geiger, Powers, and Stansbery. Councilman Van Zee excused. Councilman Morrison
excused page 1, paragraph 8. Staff present: Police Chief Mathews, City Treasurer Tompkins,
City Engineer Curies, City Clerk Parks, Deputy Clerk Merlino, and Assistant City Attorney
Hanson and Assistant City Attorney Dave Horton. Assistant Chief Snow and fire contract
representative from Fire District No. 7.
Councilman Geiger led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda. No
response was received.
City Clerk Parks publicly administered the Oath of Office for new term council members as
follows: Robert Geiger, Carolyn Powers and Tom Stansbery. Councilman Van Zee absent,
however, on January 7, 1998 the four new term council members did take the Oath of Office to
allow their participation at the public hearing held on that date.
J. Harold Smith, 2954 Hoover Avenue, addressed Council concerning the sewer bill for his
rental property located at 1315 West Avenue. Mr. Smith requested a credit adjustment to his
sewer bill, as he was in the process of remodeling the vacant home located at 1315 West
Avenue and did not use sewer service. Mr. Smith stated since sewer service was not rendered
during those months from May 1997 through December 1997 he was due credit on his account.
Council advised Mr. Smith in order to discontinue sewer charges, the sewer needs to be
properly plugged and inspected by city staff.
After much discussion, Councilman Clauson moved to deny J. Harold Smith's request to receive
a credit adjustment to his sewer bill for property located at 1315 West Avenue, due to not
following proper city procedures, seconded by Councilman Wyatt and carried unanimously.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council excused
Councilman Morrison from this Council meeting.
Mayor Weatherill opened the continued 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding Transportation
Improvement Board grant applications for (1) new Park & Ride and (2) concrete sidewalk on
Pottery Avenue, south of Tremont Street.
City Engineer Curies outlined the competitive funding process for these grant applications. City
Engineer Curies stated the projects slated for the Transportation Improvement Board grant
applications include a sidewalk along Pottery Avenue and a Park & Ride lot at the former landfill
site.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments regarding the Transportation Improvement
Board grant applications.
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Leslie Bannigan, expressed a need for the Park & Ride Lot, however spoke in opposition to the
remoteness of the area, Ms. Bannigan also voiced a concern with water runoff into the Ross
Creek salmon habitat.
Mayor Weatherill called for further audience comments regarding the Transportation
Improvement Board grant applications. As no further comments were received, Mayor
Weatherill closed the public input portion of the Public Hearing and referred this matter to
Council for their consideration.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the
City Engineer to proceed with the Transportation Improvement Board grant applications to
secure funding for a new park & ride parking lot located at the former landfill and to install a
concrete sidewalk on Pottery Avenue, south of Tremont Street.
Assistant City Attorney Dave Hotrod discussed the proposed ordinance regarding towing cars
that owe excessive parking fees. Mr. Hotrod advised the proposed ordinance designates the
City Council as the Hearing Board concerning the appeal process. After discussion the Council
concurred it would be more appropriate for the Municipal Court to be designated as the Hearing
Board concerning the appeal process for excessive parking fees. Council advised the City
Attorney's Office to proceed with this change in the proposed ordinance.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, requested the Council consider developing a Crime Prevention
Program. Dr. Minor suggested a Police Department reward for any information from any citizen
regarding a crime. Mayor Weatherill placed this matter into the Public Safety and Justice
Committee for further review.
Dave Nelson, unofficially representing the Bay Street Merchants, requested permission to place
a permanent tree in the center of the turn -around located at the northern end of Sidney Avenue
which could be decorated and become the City of Port Orchard Christmas Tree. City Engineer
Curles advised this area will be disrupted during construction of the Sidney Landing project.
The City Council supported Mr. Nelson's request to place a temporary tree in the downtown
area for future holiday seasons.
Mary Felts, 1050 Hull Avenue, questioned why three stop signs have been located at the
intersection of Melcher Avenue, Pottery Avenue and the Eaglecrest Development. Mayor
Weatherill advised this is a precautionary measure due to the increased traffic in the area.
Mayor Weatherill placed this matter into the Street/Alley Committee for further review.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized Mayor
Weatherill and the Municipal Court Judge to sign the collection service contracts with Allied
Credit Company (termination of contract by either party upon thirty (30) days advance written
notice to the other party) and Puyallup Valley Collection (6 month contract termination date
effective July 26, 1998).
Mayor Weatherill referred to the Fire Transition and Review Committee proposed Resolution
No. 1797 amending Resolution No. 1571 establishing a policy for the display of banners from
the marquee over SR 166.
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Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 9:20 PM.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council approved the
following Consent Agenda items:
a. Minutes of the following Council meetings:
(1) January 7, 1998 continued Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing
(2) January 14, 1998 regular meeting with two revisions
(3) January 15, 1998 Study Session with Port of Bremerton
b. Resolution No. 1799 establishing a City Employee Health promotion Committee
and implementation policies.
C. Approval of Claim Warrants Number 28172-28255 in the amount of $228,014.94.
d. Resolution No. 1800 adopting a meal reimbursement policy to comply with
Internal Revenue Service regulations.
City Clerk Parks reported the Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation was received January
23, 1998 from the property owners for an area west of the current city limits. This area
includes areas commonly known as Anderson Hill, Berry Lake, Old Clifton Road, McCormick
Woods, McCormick Land Company properties and south along the west side of Sidney Road
to include Sidney Glen Elementary School. Ms. Parks stated the administrative staff has set a
high priority on certifying the Notice of Intent and has targeted presentation of the proposal to
the City Council at the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting for their review and
consideration.
Councilman Clauson moved to reconsider motion presented at the January 14, 1998 Council
meeting, extending nine city employees an additional 12 months to use excess 1997 leave,
seconded by Councilman Wyatt and carried.
After much discussion, Council unanimously denied motion (as presented at the 1/14/98
council meeting) to extend to nine city employees an additional 12 months to use excess 1997
leave. Motion failed with 5 nays.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the
Knights of Phytias Cemetery permission to install a fence on city right of way around the cemetery
property.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized a
contract amendment with Norm Olson and Associates allowing an additional $2500. for
administration of the Perry Avenue Repair.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign the Condensate/Leachate Treatment and Disposal Agreement with Kitsap County
Sewer District No. 5 and Mason County which would allow the joint Watewater Treatment Facility
to continue to treat leachate from Mason County.
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On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized Mayor
Weatherill to sign Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,493.64 for the Geiger Road Water Main
and also accept the Geiger Road Water Main as a completed project effective January 9, 1998.
City Council designated February 18, 1998 at 7:30 PM as a Study Session regarding the proposed
Sign Ordinance.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized the
City Engineer to send a letter to Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority advising the
housing authority the City is interested in developing 900 Mitchell Avenue (Red Barn) with the
following recommendations:
1. The property should be used for senior housing.
2. The City will clean the site prior to the sale of the property.
3. The City should have input on the architectural design of the project.
4. If only a portion of the site is needed, some consideration needs to be given to the
future use of the remainder of the parcel.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR