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05/23/1994 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington May 23, 1994 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff present: Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Parks and City Attorney McCluskey. Police Chief Mathews led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. In response to Mayor Weatherill's request for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda, Marven Parks presented picture for new fire station foyer which is dedicated to current and past firefighters. On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council approved Consent Agenda items as follows: 3a. Minutes of the following Council meetings: (1) May 9, 1994 Council meeting with noted correction. (2) May 11, 1994 Special meeting (Draft Comp. Plan Public Hearing.) 3b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 20581-20653 in the amount of $90,860.31. Rick McNichols, Kitsap County Department of Community Development, solicited Council concurrence on draft (6th revision) of the Sinclair Inlet Watershed Action Plan. Upon request Councilwoman Powers Mr. McNichols briefly reviewed highlights of the subject plan. Councilman Morrison stated that although it is the City's intent to comply with requirements to protect water quality, he is concerned of the potential of another agency duplicating regulations and/or testing mandated by existing state and federal agencies. Mr. McNichols assured council members that they are not creating an additional layer of government and will not be duplicating existing requirements. Mayor Weatherill took matter under advisement for council review. Tom Donnelly representing Kitsap Citizens for Rural Preservation, petitioned Council for formal support of their Petition for review regarding Kitsap County's Conservation Easement Program, specifically Kitsap County Ordinance Amendment No. 93-P-1994. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Weatherill referred matter to Growth Management Committee for recommendation. Police Chief Mathews introduced Eric Dolan who is a member of the QUEST Program at Marcus Whitman Junior School. Chief Mathews is participating as Mr. Dolan's mentor. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the Mayor and Chief Mathews to sign revised Interlocal Drug Task Force Agreement. Mayor Weatherill declared 5 minute recess and announced Council and the City Attorney will reconvene in Executive Session for a period of 30 minutes to discuss two legal matters. Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 May 23, 1994 Page 2 of 3 minutes. Mayor Weatherill reconvened meeting at 10:30 pm. Councilman Morrison moved to approve Change Order No. 1 Mitchell Street Reconstruction Project which provides a $250.00 credit in lieu of obtaining Builders All -Risk insurance which is redundant for this project, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Engineer Curles briefed Council on letter for 1st National Bank of Port Orchard seeking permission to remove 2 trees which will pose a hazard in the future. They propose to replace with appropriate shrubs. Council members directed City Engineer to handle under his administrative authority in the best interest of the community. On motion by Councilman Childress, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized Jerry Clark to remove trees within Forest Park Street(Berry Street) right of way with the City to receive $925.00 as compensation for trees. Councilwoman Powers moved to allocate $925 received from Jerry Clark to Reserve fund for Municipal Facilities, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Van Zee Council approved increasing sewer connection fee to $750.00 and authorized preparation of ordinance to implement increase. Councilmembers discussed the June Council Coalition meeting which is scheduled June 21 in Port Orchard at Myhre's Restaurant. Topic for discussion will be WOTC responsibilities over collection rates for solid waste. Council June 6 Study Session topic will be City's draft Storm Water Ordinance. On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council concurred with Mayor Weatherill's appointment of Neil Perrine to the Port Orchard Planning Commission to replace Bernie Angel. Mr. Perrine will be filling an unexpired term which expires December 31, 1998. Councilman Clauson moved to authorize Engineer Curles to retain Applied Environmental Services to increase scope of Environmental Impact Study for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan at a cost not to exceed $4200. Seconded by Councilman Morrison and carried. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the drafting of an ordinance which will allow infractions for land use code violations. Engineer Curles presented revised Library Expansion design Plan. Councilman John Clauson stepped down from council table and spoke as representative of Kitsap Transit. Mr. Clauson discussed proposal for Kitsap May 23, 1994 Page 3 of 3 Transit to fund up to $5000 for design of library expansion which would include a space in building for Kitsap Transit office, Horluck Ferry office and ADA accessible restrooms. Councilman Morrison moved to authorize Engineer Curles to coordinate with Kitsap Transit and library staff to modify and adapt the building to accommodate needed restrooms and office space for transit and to proceed, if, after reviewing project he feels that he can do the architectural work with the City receiving available revenue of $5000. from Kitsap Transit. However, if after looking at the project the City Engineer does not feel he has time to do design work to contact Transit and notify them to proceed with design, seconded by Councilman Van Zee and carried with 6 ayes. (Councilman Clauson did not participate in vote due to appearance of fairness.) Fire Chief Snow reported first six residents in Fire Department Volunteer Residency Program came on board today and will commence training program first part of June. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM CI Y CLERK AYOR WEATHERILL