10/10/1988 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 10, 1988
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington was called to
regular session by Mayor Weatherill. Councilmembers present:
Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Powers, Smith and Grable.
Staff present: City Attorney McCloskey, Deputy Clerk Thomas,
Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow and
City Clerk Hower.
City Engineer Curles led the audience and Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council approved the minutes of the September 26, 1988 meeting
with the following correction: Page one, Paragraph three, Line
three "Council approved the minutes of the September 12, 1988
meeting as circulated.".
Verd Nichols, 706 Kitsap Street, stated the view from his home
has been obstructed by trees on neighboring property and
requested City initiate an ordinance prohibiting property owners
from allowing their trees and hedges to grow above the roof line
of their homes. Mayor Weatherill requested City Engineer
approach property owners involved and find out if anything can
be done. Councilman Geiger further requested the Engineer to
identify other areas which have a similar problem.
Dennis E. Lamphere, Lamphere Construction, Ltd., requested
permission to lease a portion of City property on Old Clifton
Road. Mayor Weatherill referred request to Property Committee.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public hearing scheduled for 7:45 PM.
This is the first of two Public hearings to establish a
Comprehensive Plan Map Designation submitted by Gary P.
Wasilchen. The owner has requested a Comprehensive Plan Map
Designation amendment from Residential high to Commercial
General for property located on northeast corner of Port Orchard
Boulevard and Tremont Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 through
25, Block 2 and Lots 10 through 25, Block 1 of the Plat of
Harrison Park Addition to Sidney EXCEPT roads, Port Orchard,
Washington.
City Engineer briefed Council on location of subject property
and outlined the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve
amendment to Comprehensive Plan Map Designation with specific
conditions.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of or against
the City establishing a Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of
Commercial General as submitted by Gary P. Wasilchen.
Norm Olson, representing Gary P. Wasilchen, outlined the
proposed uses of the property and answered questions from the
Council.
Mr. Bjorkheim, 344 Sunset Lane, spoke against the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of Commercial General citing
potential problems created by the increase of traffic volume if
Commercial Development is allowed on Tremont.
Dave Simpson, 362 Sunset Lane, voiced opposition to the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of Commercial General
expressing concern that this action would open the door to other
commercial enterprises. Mr. Simpson questioned whether the
current Comprehensive Plan Designation is Residential -High or
Residential -Low.
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Mayor Weatherill called for further public input in favor of or
against establishing a Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of
Commercial General as submitted by Gary P. Wasilchen. No
response was received.
Mayor Weatherill closed the first Public Hearing to consider
establishing a Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of Commercial
General as submitted by Gary P. Wasilchen for property located
on the northeast corner of Port Orchard Boulevard and Tremont
Street. The second and final hearing will be November 14, 1988
at 7:45 PM.
Jim Lemon requested permission to lease or buy a parcel of City
property (4062-005-002-0004) located adjacent to his property on
Bethel Avenue. Councilman Geiger moved to refer Mr. Lemon's
request to lease City property to the Property Committee for
further review and research.
Mayor Weatherill presented proposed Resolution No. 1496 setting
November 14, 1988 at 7:45 PM as date and time of Public Hearing
regarding a Petition to Vacate an alleyway situated between
Block 1 and Block 2 of the Plat -of Harrison Park Addition to
Sidney.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Olson withdrew the Petition to
Vacate a portion of an alleyway situated between Block 1 and
Block 2 of the Plat of Harrison Park Addition to Sidney.
Councilman Wilson moved to deny Resolution No. 1496 setting
November 14, 1988 at 7:45 PM as Public Hearing regarding a
Petition to Vacate an alleyway situated between Block 1 and
Block 2 of the Plat of Harrison Park Addition to Sidney,
seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council moved to adopt Resolution No. 1497 authorizing
cancellation of Claim Fund Warrants in the amount of $47.17.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council moved to approve the Kitsap County Humane Society Animal
Control Services Agreement for 1989. Terms and payment amount
are same as 1988 Agreement.
Municipal Court Judge Dolan proposed that the City consider
entering into an agreement with Kitsap County for selection of
jury panels. Mayor Weatherill referred matter to the Court
Committee for review and requested Judge Dolan submit estimate
of current jury mailing procedure costs.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize extension of the temporary
Court employee position for up to six months (August 23, 1988 -
February 23, 1989) or until negotiations with the union on the
Court Clerk position have been resolved, seconded by Councilman
Grable and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve City of Bremerton and City of
Port Orchard Wholesale Water Intertie Agreement, seconded by
Councilman Clauson.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to approve City of
Bremerton and City of Port Orchard Wholesale Water Intertie
Agreement with the correction of rates for water from $27.68 per
100 cubic feet to $.2768 per 100 cubic feet, seconded by
Councilman Wilson and carried.
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Original motion as amended to approve City of Bremerton and City
of Port Orchard Wholesale Water Tntertie Agreement with the
corrected rates for water from $27.68 per 100 cubic feet to
$.2768 per 100 cubic feet, seconded and carried.
The City Attorney advised the Council a Summons and Complaint
for personal injuries and damages has been served upon the City
on behalf of Alice Whittier (fall on sidewalk by foot ferry) and
has been referred to City's insurance carrier.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session for 15
minutes to discuss 810 Bay Street property. After 15 minutes
Council announced they would be in Executive Session for an
additional 15 minutes.
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 Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as
follows: Claims Warrant No. 10967-11068 in the total amount of
$66,446.04 and September 1988 Payroll Warrant No. 109378-109545
in the amount of $155,175.01.
Councilman Geiger moved to remove from the table, tabled motion
authorizing an expenditure which will allow the City Engineer to
reroof the deck, install gutters and front fascia on 810 Bay
Street and also negotiate with neighboring property owners to
gain access to the rear of 81-0 Bay Street building, seconded by
Councilman Grable and carried.
Motion as presented at the August 22, 1988 Council meeting by
Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers authorizing an
expenditure which will allow the City Engineer to reroof deck,
install gutters and front fascia on 810 Bay Street and also
negotiate with neighboring property owners to gain access to the
rear of 810 Bay Street building was unanimously denied.
Councilman Geiger moved to include, in the negotiations with the
Y.W.C.A. relevant to lease and/or purchase of City property (810
Bay Street), the condition that the Y.W.C.A. will reroof deck,
install gutters and front fascia within one year of signing
lease, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council moved to authorize an expenditure up to $250.00 for
Centennial Flags for Bay Street.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Council moved to authorize the City Engineer to prepare the
plans and specifications to extend the City sewer lines to
Sidney Avenue and Fireweed Street.
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Mayor Weatherill and Council requested the City Engineer review
Council table configuration for possible revision which would
allow better communications during meetings.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
CLERK
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