06/08/1987 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 8, 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 Haberly, Police
Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow,
Administrative Assistant Thomas, and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Grable led the audience and Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the May 26, 1987 meeting as
distributed.
Anita Sanford presented Little Britches Royalty Court who
outlined events scheduled for 1987 Little Britches Rodeo.
The Mayor, Council and citizens of Port Orchard were invited
to attend events scheduled for June 19-21, 1987.
Councilman Grosso requested that Item No. 1 of Unfinished
Business (proposed ordinance establishing regulations and
licensing procedures for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers)
be addressed at this time, seconded by Councilman Geiger and
carried.
Police Chief Mathews gave a brief outline of the need for
updating ordinance setting regulations and licensing
procedures for pawn brokers and secondhand dealers.
Rod Nelson, owner of secondhand store on Bay Street, assured
Council that Port Orchard business people who sell second
hand items are very willing to cooperate with the police but
expressed concern on how proposed revised ordinance will
effect them.
Karyle Beitman of the Backdoor Mall, spoke against the
proposed ordinance stating it would be detrimental to
businesses in Port Orchard.
Councilman Grosso moved to reject proposed ordinance, as
presented, which would establish new regulations and
licensing procedures for pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers
and requested the Police Chief and Police Committee meet with
local businesses to formulate a new draft ordinance, seconded
by Councilman Wilson and carried.
Richard Hayes of Kitsap Transit updated Council on status of
Kitsap County/Kitsap Transit/City of Bremeton Insurance Pool
Study and responded to questions from the Council.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman
Grosso, Council authorized Port Orchard's participation in
the Insurance Pool Study along with Kitsap County/Kitsap
Transit/City of Bremerton with a maximum cost of $3,000.00
and to show City's intent to continue this program, carried
with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Geiger voting nay.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled for 8:00 PM
relevant to City of. Port Orchard's intent to create Local
Improvement District No. 67 (L.I.D. No. 67) to extend
Municipal Sewer Collection System from the vicinity of 1110
Bethel to the vicinity of the southerly City limits on
Lincoln Avenue.
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Councilman Clauson requested to be excused from the Public
Hearing because of his affiliation with one of the property
owners. Mayor Weatherill excused Councilman Clauson due to
his conflict of interest.
Councilman Grosso informed Council and audience he is related
to one of the property owners within the boundaries of
proposed L.I.D. No. 67. However, he has no bias for or
against the creation of this Local Improvement District and
can act without prejudice on this matter. Mayor Weatherill
asked if anyone present objected to Councilman Grosso sitting
on Council during this Public Hearing. Victor Barsay voiced
objection to Councilman Grosso participating in Public
Hearing process. Councilman Grosso stepped down from Council
table during Public Hearing.
Mayor Weatherill outlined procedure for giving testimony and
announced he would allow each side (for/against) 15 minutes
to speak.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from those in favor
of the City's intent to create Local Improvement District No.
67.
Victor Barsay, 2453 Bethel and 2431 Bethel, spoke in favor of
City's intent to create L.I.D. No. 67 and urged City to
proceed with this project as prices for materials are
continuing to rise.
Pat Pierce, 2143 Bethel and 2153 Bethel spoke in favor of
City's intent to create L.I.D No. 67, and stated all
properties should be assessed on an equal basis.
Maxine Doyle, 1120 Bethel, suggested federal or state grant
money may be available to fund this project.
Doug Eide, 2475 Bethel Road, stated some property owners are
concerned the total assessment must be paid in one payment.
Mayor Weatherill and Council assured the public payments
would be allowed.
Weatherill called for Public Input from those opposed to the
City's intent to create Local Improvement District No. 67.
Douglas Clem, Pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, spoke
against the City's intent to create L.I.D. No. 67 and stated
the church can not generate income from property located at
2100 and 2200 Bethel Avenue as property is a living estate
and cannot be sold.
Mel Kleffner, 1130 Bethel Avenue, questioned why all property
owners in this area are not included in proposed L.I.D. No.
67. Engineer Curles stated each parcel of property within
the described boundaries have been included and a notice of
preliminary assessment has been sent to each owner.
Carl Hatlestad, member of the Church of the Nazarene, also
requested City investigate the acquisition of grant monies.
Mayor Weatherill closed public input portion of Public
Hearing.
Councilman Geiger moved to continue Public Hearing relevant
to the City's intent to create L.I.D. No. 67 until next
Council meeting, June 22, 1987, seconded by Councilman Lloyd
and carried with 3 ayes and 2 nays. Councilmen Childress and
Wilson voting nay.
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Mayor Weatherill called for recess and reconvened meeting at
9:20 PM.
Wayne Wright of Fish Pro and Jeff Mann, an Environmental
Planner for Pac Tac gave preliminary report on Blackjack
Creek Study. They discussed future land use to preserve the
natural environment. Mr. Wright also proposed several
alternatives for establishing a Blackjack Creek observation
area.
Mim Heuss, Director, Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor and
Convention Bureau outlined services provided by the bureau
and plans for the future. Ms. Heuss also requested Mayor and
Council write letters to Washington State Ferry System in
support of the reinstatement of full time Express Ferry
service and the Port Orchard/Bremerton promotional tourist
package.
Councilman Clauson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1457
supporting reinstatement of full time Washington State
Express Ferry service,and the Port Orchard/Bremerton
promotional package, seconded by Councilman Wilson and
carried.
Michael Warren requested permission to utilize Pettibone Park
for a miniature golf course. Mr. Warren has permission from
owner, Grover Pettibone.
Councilman Grosso moved to adopt Resolution No. 1458, finding
Michael J. Warren as the operator, manager or agent of a
permanent public amusement center at Pettibone Park in the
City of Port Orchard, as required by POMC 5.20.020, seconded
by Councilman Lloyd and carried.
Mayor Weatherill referred letter from Carol Rank regarding
speed limit on Perry Avenue to the Street/Alley Committee for
recommendation.
Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1456
approving the issuance of a Special Use Permit to Sharon
Picinich allowing a specific use of a parcel of property
located at 705 Bay Street, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried. Legal Description: 526, T24N, RIE, Sidney S.M.
Stevens' Addn, Blk 13 Lot 002 D-01 W1/2 of Lot 2 togetherwith
tidelands fronting.
Councilman Grosso moved to adopt Resolution No. 1459,
recognizing Lt. Ambrose Barklay Wyckoff for his efforts in
developing the Puget Sound region and urged the State
Historical Society to include him in the State of Washington
Hall of Honor, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to excuse Councilman Grable and
Councilman Clauson from the June 22, 1987 meeting. They will
be out of town on that date, seconded by Councilman Lloyd 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. 8759-8842 in the
amount of $126,580.96 and May, 1987 Payroll Warrant No.
107404-107564 in the total amount of $139,137.02.
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On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson,
Council approved reconsideration of motion to approve concept of
excavation and grading of alley right-of-way lying between
property located at 823 Bethel Avenue and City property on
Mitchell Street, as presented at May 26, 1987 Council meeting,
seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to table motion to approve concept of
excavation and grading of alley right-of-way lying between
property located at 823 Bethel Avenue and City property on
Mitchell Street for further study and requested additional
information from City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Lloyd and
carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to authorize the Chief of Police to
purchase new Bullet Proof Armitron Vests, seconded by Councilman
Grable and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to authorize the City Engineer to
negiotate an exchange of City water for dump fees at the Berry
Lake landfill, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried, with
six ayes. Mayor Weatherill excused Councilman Childress from
voting due to conflict of interest.
Councilman Grosso moved to place the Capital Improvement Program
on the June 22, 1987 agenda, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to set July 13, 1987 as date for Public
Hearing on updating the Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance, seconded
by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize the City Engineer to
purchase a computer flow meter in the amount of $1,500.00,
seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to adopt Resolution No. 1460 establishing
fees for various City publications, seconded and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:28 P.M.
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