05/11/1987 - Regular - MinutesFort Orchard, Washington
May 11, 1987
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to
regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Lloyd, Grosso
and Grable. Also present: City Attorney McCluskey, Police
Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow,
Administrative Assistant Thomas, and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Grosso led the audience and Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman
Grable, Council approved the minutes of the April 27, 1987
meeting with the following correction, page one, paragraph
nine, line one delete "...Water/Sewer ..." insert " ..Street/
/Alley ...".
Dusty Anchors, representing Fathoms 0' Fun, outlined proposed
1987 Fathoms 0' Fun festivities scheduled for June 20 - July
5, 1987.
Councilman Grosso moved to approve Fathom 0' Fun, Inc's
application for the Fathoms 0' Fun Master Permit and
authorized issuance of the 1987 Master Permit as per written
proposal, contingent upon individual events being approved by
Police Department, Fire Department and Council, seconded by
Councilman Grable and carried.
James Norris addressed Council regarding commercial sign in
front of his home at 1401 Sidney. He and his wife find
location of sign objectionable.
Councilman Grosso moved to permit relocation of commercial
sign located in City right-of-way at 1401 Sidney. Owner of
Forest Park Grocery to be responsible for cost of moving the
sign to an alternative location approved by the City
Engineer, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Mike Hoyt, 1274 Sherman Avenue, requested Council develop a
recreational park in the Sherman Av nue area. Mayor
Weatherill referred matter to Committee for
recommendation.
Councilman Wilson moved to allow South Kitsap Chamber of
Commerce to install "Welcome to Port Orchard" sign near
Tremont interchange, with City Engineer to approve design and
placement, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
City Clerk reported on bid opening held May 7, 1987 at 4:30
PM, relative to Call for Bids for demolition of 2266 South
Flower Street. Bids were received with required bid bonds as
follows:
DGD Construction
$2,742.72
Greg Moss
4,499.00
Bruhn Excavation
1,800.00
A Plus Mechanical, Inc.
2,265.00
Caseco
2,480.00
Versitile Construction
3,495.00
Hager Construction
2,275.00
Engineer Estimate 2,500.00
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Councilman Clauson moved to accept the bidding and award the
contract for demolition of 2266 South Flower St. to the low
bidder, Bruhn Excavating in the amount of $1,800.00, seconded
by Councilman Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman
Grosso, Councilmembers unanimously approved Ordinance No.
13'81 establishing a residential parking permit system for
residential neighborhoods.
Doug Eide ask if there is a fee to obtain a residential
parking permit and if parking permits will be available for
"guests". Mr Eide was advised there is no fee for the
residential parking permits and a fourteen day visitors
permit will be availavble at no charge.
Tom Jetran questioned when residential parking permit system
will be operational. Clerk stated Ordinance No 1381 will be
effective in appoximately two weeks however it will take
approximately five to six weeks to obtain bumper stickers.
Mr. Jetran requested a temporary residential parking permit
be utilized until the permanent parking stickers are
purchased and received.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve the issuance of a
temporary residential parking permit. Motion failed for a
lack of second.
Councilman Grosso moved to approve Resolution No. 14.52,
designating streets eligible for residential parking permits
are: all streets which have time restrictions except Sidney
north of Kitsap Street, all of Bay Street, and the waterfront
parking lots, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to all❑w the issuance of a temporary
residential parking permit until the permanent bumper
stickers are received, seconded by Councilman Grable and
carried.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman
Grosso, Council confirmed Mayor Weatherill's proclamation
declaring May 10 - 16, 1986 as "Police Week".
Councilman Wilson moved to confirm Mayor Weatherill's
proclamation declaring May 17 - 23, 1987 as "Take Pride in
America Awareness Week", seconded by Councilman Grable and
carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to deny Claim for Damages submitted
by J. Michael Kock on behalf of Georgia L. Minick and her
husband, William Minick and referred matter to the City's
insurance carrier, seconded by Grable and carried.
Mayor Weatherill called for recess and reconvened meeting at
8:55 PM.
Mayor Weatherill announced Councilman Lloyd has requested to
step down from duties as Mayor Pro-tem. Mayor Weatherill
called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro-tem.
Councilman Clauson nominated Councilman Grosso.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council
unanimously elected Councilman Grosso to serve as Mayor Pro-tem.
Doug Eide and Mark Williamson, real estate agents, questioned
City's decision to file an appeal with Kitsap County
Commissioners concerning County Hearing Examiner ruling on the
Blackjack Square a neighborhood convenience store development at
Bethel and Lund. (Super Safeway complex)
Mayor Weatherill requested City Attorney write a letter to Mr.
C.D. Hornbuckle, Department of Transportation, to inform him of
RCW's governing speed limits within city limits.
Mayor Weatherill recessed Council into executive session for 5
minutes to discuss legal matters. After 5 minutes Attorney
McCluskey informed those present Council would be in executive
session another 10 minutes. Meeting reconvened at 9:50 PM.
Councilman Grosso moved to ratify Mayor Weatherill's action to
appeal Kitsap County Hearing Examiners ruling on the status of
neighborhood convenience store development at Bethel Avenue and
Lund Avenue, seconded by Councilman Geiger. Motion carried with
6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Childress voting nay.
Councilman Geiger moved to have City Treasurer send letters to
all parties holding 1984 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds offering to
buy bonds at 102%, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried.
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 Grable,
Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as
follows: Claims Warrant No. 8646-8725 in the amount of
$90,580.96 and March, 1987 payroll Warrant No. 107292-107403 in
the total amount of $97,276.35.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize the Police Department to
purchase of a small refrigerator out of the Special Investigative
Unit Fund, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
Refrigerator to be used for storage of evidence and testing
materials.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council authorized City Engineer to retain West Sound Survey to
stake proposed Tremont right-of-way purchase for contract amount
of $1,700.00
Councilman Geiger moved to adopt Resolution No. 1453 setting June
8, 1987 at 8:00 PM as date and time for public hearing on City of
Port Orchard's intent to create Local Improvement District to
extend municipal sewer collection system, seconded by Councilman
Grosso and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to declare the City station wagon as
surplus and to dispose of in the best interest of the City,
seconded by Councilman Grable. Motion failed with 6 nays and 1
aye. Councilman Wilson voting aye.
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Councilman Grosso moved to reschedule next council meeting to
Tuesday, May 26, 1987, due to Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May
25, 1987, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
Councilman Geiger moved to authorize transfer of Fire Department
budget funds,(training to travel) to allow the Fire Department
Secretary to attend a conference in Yakima, seconded by
Councilman Clauson and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:18 P.M.
�Zi-, — CLERK