03/13/1989 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 13, 1989
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington was called to regular session
by Mayor Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Childress, Wilson, Geiger,
Powers, Smith and Grable. Councilman Clauson excused. Staff present: City
Attorney Haberly, Deputy Clerk Thomas, City Treasurer Miller, Police Chief
Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Smith led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council
approved the minutes of the February 27, 1989 meeting as circulated.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council
authorized Mayor Weatherill to sign the 1989 Annual Amendment to Fire
Protection Contract for State Owned Facilities in City Boundaries. Fire Chief
Snow informed Council the 1989 Annual Amendment to Fire Protection Contract
for State Owned Facilities in City Boundaries remains the same as prior year
with no changes.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Smith, Council removed
from the table, the motion presented at the February 27, 1989 meeting, to deny
claim for damages as submitted by Elizabeth Recknagle seeking reimbursement of
interest paid on UL1D No. 1 Account No. 40590090110000.
Councilman Smith called for question on motion to deny claim for damages as
submitted by Elizabeth Recknagle seeking reimbursement of interest paid on
ULID No. 1 Account No. 40590090110000, motion passed with 6 ayes.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council removed
from the table, the motion presented at the February 27, 1989 meeting, to
amend motion to approve ordinance No. 1450 to delete requirement of a building
permit for construction of small structures.
Motion to amend proposed Ordinance No. 1450 to delete requirement of a
building permit for construction of small structures passed with 6 ayes.
Original motion as presented at the February 27, 1989 meeting to approve
Ordinance No. 1450 repealing Ordinance No. 1379 and 1317 and adopting the 1988
Uniform Building Code with fees and modifications as amended deleting
requirement of a building permit for construction of small structures, carried
with 6 ayes. (Motion to approve by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman
Grable.).
Councilman Wilson moved to remove from table, the motion, presented at the
February 27, 1989 meeting, to amend motion to approve Ordinance No. 1452 to
delete the candle permit requirement, seconded by Councilman Grable and
carried.
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Motion to amend proposed Ordinance No. 1452 to delete the candle permit
requirement passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Grable voting nay.
Original motion as presented at the February 27, 1989 meeting to approve
Ordinance No. 1452 amending section 15.12.010 (Port Orchard Municipal Code)
adopting 1988 Uniform Fire Code with the deletion of the candle permit
requirement, carried with 6 ayes. (Motion to approve by Councilman Clauson,
seconded by Councilman Wilson.)
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council
authorized an expenditure of $2,000 for Fathoms 0' Fun tourist promotion as
allowed by RCW 35.21.700.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled for 7:45 PM to receive
testimony on a Petition to Vacate a portion of Hull Avenue right-of-way as
submitted by James E. Stanton.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of or against the Petition
to Vacate a portion of Hull Avenue right-of-way as submitted by James E.
Stanton. As no response was received, Mayor Weatherill declared this Public
Hearing closed and referred matter to Council for consideration.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve the Petition to Vacate a portion of Hull
Avenue right-of-way as submitted by James E. Stanton with a requirement of
payment due in 60 days, seconded by Councilman Geiger.
Councilman Powers moved to amend motion to designate compensation from the
Vacated portion of Hull Avenue right-of-way be redistributed from Street Fund
to the Designated Unreserved Fund Balance for Parks, seconded by Councilman
Wilson and carried.
Council unanimously approved the original motion as amended authorizing the
Vacation of a portion of Hull Avenue right-of-way as submitted by James E.
Stanton with a requirement of payment due in 60 days and to designate
compensation from the Vacation to be redistributed from Street Fund to the
Designated Unreserved Fund Balance for Parks, seconded and carried. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: Situated in Section 26, Township 24N, Range 1 East Kitsap
County, Washington. That portion of Hull Avenue, which abuts the north
margin of Division Street, the west line of lot 13, Central Addition to
Sidney Replat, the south line of J.H. Cline's Addition to Sidney and the east
line of Government Lot 2.
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk) as
required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified
as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing and made
available to the Council.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilmen Grable, Council
unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant
No. 11608-11670 in the total amount of $105,664.68.
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Chief Mathews advised Council the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
Washington have requested traffic control during a cornerstone ceremony at
the United Methodist Church on April 15, 1989. The ceremony involves a
procession across Sidney Avenue at Kitsap Street.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Council
approved request submitted by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
Washington for traffic control during a cornerstone ceremony at United
Methodist Church contingent upon availability of a Port Orchard Police
Officer.
Councilman Wilson moved to authorize the City Engineer to advertise for
possible participants for a H.U.D. rental rehabilitation grant, seconded by
Councilman Powers and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Smith, Council
authorized a resolution be drafted for Council consideration to allow for
time payments on water -sewer hook-up fees.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session for approximately
one hour to discuss sale of City property. Meeting reconvened at 9:30 PM.
Councilman Smith moved to accept AGAPE Unlimited proposal to purchase City
property at 810 Bay Street for $68,000 with the condition of an 18 month
rental period for $500.00 per month ($150 of monthly rent shall be applied to
purchase upon consummation of sale), seconded by Councilman Wilson and
carried with 4 ayes and 2 nays. Councilman Powers and Geiger voting nay.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 PM.
MAYOR