11/28/1988 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 28, 1988
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers present:
Clauson, Wilson, Geiger, Powers, Smith and Grable. Councilman
Childress unexcused. Staff present: City Attorney McCloskey,
Deputy Clerk Thomas, City Treasurer Miller, Police Chief Mathews,
City Engineer Curles, and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Powers led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved the minutes of the November 14, 1988 meeting as
circulated.
Mayor Weatherill introduced letter from Port Orchard Branch of
Kitsap Regional Library Board requesting a 15 minute loading zone
be established west of the library on Sidney Avenue. Upon
request of Councilman Wilson, matter was referred to Street/Alley
Committee for review.
Councilman Geiger reviewed Street/Alley Committee's interview
process and subsequent recommendation that selection of design
engineer firm for the Bethel Avenue Widening Project be by a
written ballot process. The three proposed Design Engineers are:
Wilsey & Ham Engineering & Planning Services; Tudor Engineers &
Planners; Parametrix, Inc. City Clerk distributed ballots to
Council; tabulation of first written ballot revealed 4 votes for
Parametrix Inc., 2 votes for Tudor Engineers & Planners and 0
votes for Wilsey & Ham Engineering & Planning Services. Second
written ballot revealed 6 votes for Parametrix, Inc. and 0 votes
for Tudor Engineers & Planners.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council awarded contract for the design phase of the Bethel
Avenue Widening Project to Parametrix, Inc.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved Ordinance No. 1436 amending Ordinance No. 895
and the Comprehensive Plan Map to include property located at the
northeast corner of Port Orchard Boulevard and Tremont Street
(Gary P. Wasilchen, owner of record) with a designation of
Commercial General. 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.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1437 amending
Zoning Ordinance No. 1163, by reclassifying certain property
located at the northeast corner of Port Orchard Boulevard and
Tremont Street from Green -Belt to Commercial General (Gary P.
Wasilchen, owner of record), seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried with 4 ayes and 2 nays. Councilmen Powers and Geiger
voting nay. 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.
Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1501 approving
the issuance of a Special Use Permit to Gary P. Wasilchen to
allow a mini -warehouse facility including a manager's residence
and a small smoking pipe repair shop located at the northeast
corner of Port Orchard Boulevard and Tremont Street, seconded by
Councilman Grable and carried. 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.
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Mayor Weatherill presented letter from Dr. Douglas Fogle
requesting an extension on Notice to Abate Unsafe or Unlawful
Condition on his property in the 100 Block of West Lippert
Street. City Clerk Hower reported Mrs. Fogle has stated they are
removing the debris but would like more time.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council granted Dr. Douglas Fogle a 10 day extension on a Notice
to Abate Unsafe or Unlawful Conditions from his property located
in the 100 block of West Lippert Street.
City Engineer Curles informed Council an appraisal of $500. has
been received for a parcel of City property in the 200 block of
Bethel (4062-005-002-0004). This appraisal was ordered as result
of Jim Lemon's request to lease or purchase this property. Mr.
Lemon is the owner or has an interest in the property abutting
two sides of the subject City property.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Council declared as surplus, a parcel of City property
(4062-005-002-0004) and authorized its disposal in the best
interest of the City by sale to Mr. Jim Lemon for the sum of
$600.00. ($500. appraised value plus $100. appraisal fee).
Councilman Powers moved to remove from table proposed Resolution
No. 1498 authorizing use of funds derived from sale of right of
way for future park property acquisition, seconded by Councilman
Clauson and carried.
Councilman Powers moved to approve Resolution No. 1498
authorizing use of funds derived from sale of vacated right of
way for future park property acquisition, seconded by Councilman
Smith.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to read "funds derived
from sale of vacated right of way be designated for City Hall
expansion, revitalization of downtown or future park property
acquisition", seconded by Councilman Wilson. Motion failed with
2 ayes and 4 nays. Councilmen Grable, Smith, Power and Geiger
voting nay.
Original motion as presented to approve proposed Resolution No.
1498 authorizing use of funds derived from sale of vacated right
of way for future park property acquisition was passed with 6 aye
votes.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council moved to remove Unfinished Business item No. 2 from the
Agenda, (review of Council table configuration). City Engineer
Curles has placed additional speakers behind Council table and
audio amplification problem has been solved.
Councilman Clauson moved to allow the City Engineer authority to
negotiate a change order on the Cedar Heights Pump Station
Project, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (Deputy
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.
Councilman Geiger moved to approve payment of those vouchers as
follows: Claim Warrant No. 11216-11268 in the total amount of
$17,351.74, seconded by Councilman Grable, and carried.
Mayor Weatherill called for recess with meeting to reconvene at
9:00 PM. to discuss the proposed 1989 City Budget.
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Councilman Geiger reviewed proposed 1989 Budget and outlined
adjustments recommended by Finance Committee.
On motion by Councilman Powers, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council authorized the City Treasurer to redistribute from Street
Fund to Current Expense (Park Acquisition) $2,000. which was
derived from a vacated portion of an alleyway located in the 400
block between DeKalb and Dwight Street. (Jesse W. (Bill) Sutton)
Chief Mathews requested Council reconsider his budget request to
increase the Police Department Secretary's salary.
After much discussion, Councilman Geiger moved to reclassify
position of Police Secretary to Records Management Specialist
with the wages parallel to the Accounting Clerk Classification.
Current employee classification will transition to new
classification salary step system at the first year rate step of
$8.56 per hour and the anniversary date of January 1, 1989,
seconded by Councilman Powers and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved policy allowing Department Heads (Police Chief,
Fire Chief, Engineer, Tresurer and Clerk) cash in up to a maximum
of 10 days annual leave each year, subject to approval of the
Mayor. Policy to also require Department Head positions to use a
minimum of 10 days annual each year.
Mayor Weatherill called for recess, with meeting to reconvene at
11:30 PM.
Councilman Geiger moved to distribute the Community Events Fund
(Hotel/Motel Tax) on an equal 1/3 share basis to the
Bremerton/Kitsap Visitor & Convention Bureau, Bay Street
Association and Fathoms 0' Fun, seconded and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve expenditure to provide family
medical insurance coverage for the position of Mayor, seconded by
Councilman Geiger and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
directed City Clerk to research available medical insurance plans
to provide family medical coverage for the position of Mayor,
with plan to have $500. deductible. City will self insure $500.
deductible portion.
Councilman Clauson moved to add allocation of $5,000. to Pony
Colt League to fund installation of sprinkler system at Pony Colt
Field. Motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Geiger moved to renegotiate Y.W.C.A. Lease/Rental
Agreement for 810 Bay Street to reflect rent free for length of
contract. Motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Powers moved to allocate $2,500. in proposed 1989
Budget for Y.W.C.A./Alive, seconded by Councilman Geiger.
Councilman Smith moved to amend motion to reduce proposed 1989
Budget allocation for Y.W.C.A./Alive Program by 50% to $1,250.,
seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried with vote of 4 ayes
and 2 nays. Councilman Geiger and Wilson voting nay.
With a vote of 2 ayes and 4 nays, Council denied original motion
as amended to allocate $1,250. to Y.W.C.A./ Alive in proposed
1989 Budget. Councilmen Clauson, Wilson, Geiger and Grable
voting nay.
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City Treasurer Miller reviewed proposed 1989 Budget adjustments
which had been discussed. Councilman Geiger suggested allocation
additions be balanced by increasing projected cash carryover.
City Treasurer Miller will incorporate adjustments into proposed
1989 Budget document for final consideration at Budget Hearing
scheduled for December 5, 1988 at 7:30 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 12:26 AM.
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