11/13/1984 - Regular - MinutesNovember 13, 1984
Port Orchard, Washington
The Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, was called to
regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Council members
present: Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and
Grable. Also present: Attorney McCiuskey, Police Sergeant Loflin,
City Engineer Curles, Fire Marshal Wernet, City Clerk Hower and
City Administrative Assistant Kernan.
Councilman Childress led the audience and the Council in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Childress, seconded by'Councilman Grable
and carried, Council approved the October 22, 1984 minutes, as
circulated.
Kenneth Hodgson of Kitsap Muffler, Inc., requested the Council look.
into the matter of fire code compliance of Double "D" Tire & Wheel,
560 Bay Street. Hodgson previously was denied business establishment
in the 560 Bay Street building two years ago .with intent to put in a
muffler shop, due to fire code restrictions.
At 7:45 p.m., the City Clerk opened and read aloud the following one
bid received in response to Call for Bids.for Automated Records
Management System:
Net Bid Price
Syntax Systems, Inc. $7,700.00 bid bond attached)
Councilman Grosso moved to refer bid received in response to Call for
Bids for "Automated Records Management System" to Police Department
representative for review as to conformance to specifications and was
instructed to report findings to Council before end of meeting,
seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
City Clerk read Mayors proclamation declaring Thursday, November 15,
1984 as the Great American Smokeout.
Councilman Wilson moved to refer to Parks Committee, proposal
presented to City by Gary Deal to negotiate purchase of his property
on Bay Street (Rockwell to Coast -to -Coast property) for use as
City waterfront park, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Miller, Council
unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1294 amending Ordinance numbers
1120, 1106, 1075, 947 and 817 (Port Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter
13.08) changing effective date of sewer rate increase from January
1, 1985 to March 1, 1985).
At 8:00 P.M. Mayor Weatherill opened Public.Hearing relative to
Petition for Annexation of property located in Northwest corner of
Section 11,Township 23 North, Range l E., W.M. (West of Sidney Road
and North of Hovde Road). Petition submitted by First Christian
Church, Marshal D. Beach and Grenda L. Beach, owners of record.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of Petition for
Annexation.
Dick Woodward representing First Christian Church spoke in Favor of
annexation.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input opposed to annexation of
property. No response.
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On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1295 providing for
Annexation of property located in the Northwest corner of Section
11, Township 23 North, Range 1 E, W.M. (Legal Description -Attachment
No. A) owners of record First Christian Church, Marshal D Beach and
Grenda L. Beach.
Mayor Weatherill declared Annexation approved and public hearing
closed.
Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1368; authorizing
cancellation of Payroll and Claims Fund Warrants in the amount of
$66.19, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried..
Councilman Wilson moved to approve closure of Sidney Avenue from Bay
Street North to the totem pole on December 1, 1984 from 12:00 noon
to 4:00 P.M. to allow the Tree Lighting Ceremony as requested by
David Hedger, respresentative of.the Downtown.Merchants Association,
seconded by Councilman Clauson.
Councilman Grosso moved to amend the motion to require the Downtown
Merchants Association to coordinate their Tree Lighting Ceremony
with the Port Orchard Library's Grand Opening which is scheduled for
the same day, to assure both events success, seconded by Council-
woman Miller and carried.
Original motion as amended authorizing closure of Sidney Avenue from
Bay Street to the totem pole on December 1, 1984 from 12:00 noon to
4:00 P.M. to allow Downtown Merchants Association Tree Lighting
Ceremony and provide for coordination., with the Port Orchard Library's
Grand Opening.
Mr. Lynn Williams requested that the Council rescind previous action
revoking "Vacation of a portion of Morton Street". Council had
approved Petition for Vacation as submitted by Richard Peterson on
July 11, 1983, with specific conditions of'approval. Conditions as
set forth had not been satisfied and on September 25, 1984 Mr.
Peterson was notified "vacation" approval had been revoked for non-
compliance.
Councilwoman Miller moved to reconsider action nullifying Vaction
of a Portion of Morton Street, seconded by Counciman Grosso and
carried.
Renee Beam, owner of adjacent property stated rescinding nuffifying
action of Vacation of a portion of Morton Street would have a devastating
effect on her property and requested Council continue matter to allow
her opportunity to seek.counsel.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilwoman Miller and
carried, Council held matter of "Vacation of a portion of Morton
Street" over until the next Council -meeting.
Sherman Coulon approached Council with proposal to construct parking
facilities on his property in the Annapolis area which.would be
available to Annapolis Foot Ferry users.
Councilman Grosso moved Councilwoman Miller seconded and motion
carried to remove proposed Ordinance No. 1293 from the table.
Councilman Geiger moved that proposed Ordinance No. 1293 not be approved,
seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried...
Councilman Grosso moved to approve Ordinance.No. 1297, seconded by
Councilman Wilson.
After much discussion, Councilman Grosso moved to table motion to
approve Ordinance No. 1297, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
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At 9:00 p.m. Mayor Weatherill recessed Council and City Attorney
to Executive Session to discuss.personnel and legal matters.
At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Weatherill called the meeting back to regular
session.
Councilman Grosso moved, Councilwoman Miller seconded and motion
carried to adopt Resolution No. 1367; reclassifying Fire Marshal
position to Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal, with salary of $29,505 per
year.
Councilman Clauson moved to accept bid received from Syntax for
providing the City of Port Orchard with an Automated Records Management
System contingent upon City Attorney's approval of contract,
seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved, Councilwoman Miller seconded and motion
carried to adopt Resolution No. 1368; authorizing the City Treasurer
to invest all City funds.
Councilwoman Miller moved to allow Port Orchard Economic Development
Task Force to place informational signs to promote tourism of Port
Orchard, on City right of way at Sedgwick interchange,,seconded'by—
Councilman Grable.
Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to include design and
construction of signs be approved by the City Engineer, seconded by
Councilman Clauson and carried,
Original motion as amended to allow Port Orchard Economic Development
Task Force to install informational signs on City right of way at
Sedgwick interchange with condition that design and construction
of signs be approved by the City Engineer, carried.
In response to City Engineer Curles' department head report, Councilman
Childress presented motion to document that the City received full
value for thier compensation paid to the Block Grant project director,
Michael McCormick, seconded by'Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved, Councilman Clauson seconded and motion carried
to authorize Mayor to sign Change Order #5, Schedule C, Wastewater
Treatment Plant; Humphrey Construction.
City Engineer informed Council Bids for DeKalb Waterway Pier are
scheduled to be opened December 10, 1984. Also, in December the
watermain along Sidney Street and Kendall will begin to be constructed.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Grosso,
Council approved the following equipment to be declared surplus and
authorized the City Engineer to dispose of in the best interest of
the City:
1. Water pumps
2. Outdated office chairs
3. Trailer used to tar road seams (tarpot)
Councilwoman Miller moved, Councilman Clauson seconded and motion,
carried to allow City Engineer to purchase insulated front doors
for new library building, at a cost of approximately $1,600.
Councilman Wilson moved to allow City Engineer to accept proposal
from Kasprinsin Design Groups which will provide a basic design for
the waterfront walkway, seconded by Councilwoman Miller and carried.
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Councilman Wilson reported that the Downtown Revitalization Committee
are thinking about proposing a four -level parking garage between
Prospect and Bay Street and between Fredrick and Bank Street.
City Clerk reported on Volunteer Fireman.Bontrager matter and
requested Council develop guidelines for future incidents.
Councilman Geiger moved, Councilman Clauson seconded and motion
carried to authorize payment of the bills in the amount of $279,525.37
(Warrant No. 4,505 - 4,603) and the October payroll in the amount
of $36,612.63 - $43,988.24 (Warrant No. 103726 - 103827).
Councilman Grosso moved to direct City.Engineer Curles to proceed
with Municipal Court remodeling (736 Prospect) plans, seconded by
Councilwoman Miller. Motion defeated with four .nays and three ayes.
Councilman Geiger, Wilson, Childress and Clauson voting nay.
Budget meeting/Council Study Session was scheduled for Wednesday,
November 21, 1984, 8:00 p.m.
Proposed ratification of Teamsters Local No. 589 non -uniformed
Union Contract was held over until next Council meeting upon Councilman
Grable's request.
At 10:50 p.m. meeting was adjourned.
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