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01/14/1985 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington, January 14, 1985 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Grable. Also present: Attorney McCluskey, Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Hower and City Administrative Assistant Kernan. Councilman Childress led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried, Council approved the minutes of the December 26, 1984 meeting as circulated. A request from Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Larson to blacktop Goldenrod Street was refered to the Street & Alley Committee. Councilwoman Miller moved to reject Claim for Damages submitted by Mr. John E. Winters and refered to City's insurance carrier for investigation; seconded by Councilman.Grosso and carried, Councilman Grable moved to approve proposed Resolution No. 1374 requesting Department of Natural Resources rescind Easement No. A R/W 31554 to facilitate Port of Bremerton Moorage Project; seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. Councilman Clauson moved to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 1375 amending the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 1985-1991; seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried. Frank Haggerty, insurance agent for R.S. Hayward presented proposed insurance package for Volunteer Firemen.. Councilman Grosso moved to adopt proposed insurance package from American States Accident Policy and United Pacific Life for Volunteer Firemen; seconded by Councilwoman Miller and. carried. The insurance coverage includes the following: American States Accident Policy $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment 20,000. Death from Heart Attack 250. Per Week Disability for 104 Weeks (Regular Occupation) 10,000. Accidental Medical Expense Respiratory and Infectious Disease Rider United Pacific Life $10,000. Life Insurance 10,000. Accidental Death At 8:00 P.M. Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing on request to modify Resolution No.`1.285 (Special Use -Permit issued to Schlaefli 12/27/82)., by -deleting requirement for construction of.an upper parking lot as shown on site plan. Page Two January 14, 1985 Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of request for modification. Mike McCormick spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Weatherill called for input against request for modification; no response. Councilman Wilson moved to approve request to modify Resolut.ion No..1285 (Special Use Permit issued to Schlaefli 12J27/82), by deleting requirement for construction of an upper parking lot as shown on site plan; seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried, (623 Dwight: Lot 7, Blk 6 & Lot 10, B1k 6, Stevens Sm Town of Sidney). Mayor Weatherill declared Special Use Permit approved and hearing closed. Councilwoman Miller moved to hold over South Kitsap Pony -Colt League's request to renew lease agreement with the City (present agreement expires 4/30/85), until next Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried. Councilman Grosso moved to adopt Proposed Amendment No. l relative to Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County and the City of Port Orchard regarding construction of the Port Orchard Bypass; seconded by Councilman.Wilson and carried. Councilman Grosso moved to accept property deeded to the City adjacent to the Port Orchard Yacht Club, by Mr. Gordon Howe, providing all assessments are paid; seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried. Clerk read letter to Howard Minor from the Mayor reappointing him to the Planning Commission. Councilman Geiger moved to confirm Mayor Weatherill's reappointment of Howard Minor to the Planning Commission for another 6-year term (January 1, 1985-December 31, 1990); seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried. Ralph Spear of a local labor union requested Council establish employment requirements for public works construction projects regarding: (1) employment benefits and (2) participation in an apprenticeship program. Councilwoman Miller moved to reject Mr. Spear's request that the City establish employment requirements for public works construction projects; seconded by Councilman Childress and carried. 8:50 P.M. Mayor called a 15 minute recess. 9:05 P.M. Mayor called Council back to regular session. Councilman Grosso moved to approve petitionsubmitted by all LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Firefighters) Retirement system members requesting City participate in withholding tax deferal---on State retirement contributions (SB4477); seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried. Page Three January 14, ,1985 Ms. Susan Daniels requested Council's consideration on water -sewer bill at 704 Grant as she.has recently acquired property. The water has been off since August 1982, but sewer charges and penalties have continued to acrue. Councilman Clauson moved to waive the penalty ch,rge of $221.37 on the water -sewer account of Ms. Susan Daniels at 704'Grant; seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried. Mr. Howard Minor requested meeting with the Water -Sewer Committee to discuss sewer hook-up fees. Councilman Geiger stated he would notify Mr. Minor of the meeting date. Councilman Wilson moved to refer complaint submitted by Ralph Rummel of 2381 So. Flower Street to the City Engineer; seconded by Councilman Childress and motion failed with 2 ayes: Wilson and Childress, and 5 nays: Clauson, Miller, Geiger,. Grable and Grosso. Councilman Clauson moved to ratify labor contract with Teamsters. Local,No. 589 for non -Uniformed employees (July 1, 1984-June 30, 1987); seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. 10:55 P.M. - Mayor called 10 minute recess. 11:05 P.M. - Mayor called Council back to regular session. Councilman Clauson moved to remove proposed Ordinance No. 1296 relative to 1984 salary schedule from the agenda;.seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried (proposed Ordinance No. 1296 rejected by no action). City Engineer reported that the Port of Bremerton is not `. interested in acquiring waterfront park property,as offered to the City by Gary Deal. Councilman�Geiger moved to request a realtor give an evaluation and rental potential of waterfront park property offered to City for sale by Mr. Gary Deal. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Clauson moved to instruct Mayor to send letter of thanks to Mr. Gary Deal for offer of waterfront property but that the City is not interested at this time; Councilman Grable seconded and carried. Councilwoman Miller moved to authorize Mayor to sign'1985 Annual Amendment to Fire Protection Contract for state owned facilities within city boundaries; seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. City Engineer informed Council of tour of Wastewater Treatment Facility for City Council, Sewer District Commissioners and press on February 2, 1985 at 1:00 P.M. Councilman Geiger moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1376 instituting Watermain Upgrade Policy; seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried. Councilwoman Miller moved to authorize Mayor to sign easement on Grey Chevrolet waterline at Sedgwick interchange; seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried.