10/24/1983 - Regular - MinutesPort•,Orchard, Washington
October 24, -,1983
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to order by Mayor Protem
James Wilson. Council members present: Clauson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark.
Also present: Attorney McCluskey, Police Chief Trotter and Engineer Curles.• Mayor
Caldwell, Councilman Childress and Fire Chief -,Snow excused.
Councilman Clark led the Council and audience in.`the Pledge..of,Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried; Councilapproved the minutes
of the October 10, 1983 meeting as circulated.
Marna Snow, 1319 Sherman Avenue,representing severalneighboring property` owners
complained about condition of street and drainage problems incurred in this area.
Mayor Protem Wilson referred matter to Street/Alley' Committee for investigation
and recommendation.
4--H Little Farmers group from Sunnyslope, 7324 Alta Vista Drive, stated they
would like to donate a lifesize nativity scene to the City for use during the
Christmas- season. City Attorney stated he would like opportunity to research
legality of City accepting donation of this nature. At this time Mayor Rroterr►
Wilson referred matter to Police/Fire/Safety Committee and City Attorney.
Irene Schaefer requested Council authorization to locate and operate a non -motorized
hot dog stand near the foot ferry.- Mayor Protem Wilson referred matter_to Police/
Safety Committee.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council authorized City
Engineer to accept Blackjack Creek Access.Road complete as per plans and specifications.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried,"Council authorized Mayor to
sign change order relative.to Force Main construction, at no cost to the City.
Mayor Protem Wilson called for executive _session'to discuss O.L•I•D. litigation.
Councilman Grosso moved to confirm action.taken on behalf of the'City'of Port Orchard
to settle appeal of court decision on U.L.I.D., seconded and carried.' Settlement
is payment of Mr. Simpson's attorney fees in the amount `of $3,000.00.
Robert McDermott an attorney, spoke on behalf of Dorothy Williams relative to
maintenance of that portion of South Street which was dedicated to the City of
Port Orchard. Mayor Protem Wilson:referred Mr. McDermott to City Attorney for
investigation of matter.
Councilman Clark moved to approve` proposed ordinance amending`the,1983 Budget and
ordering distribution of anticipated'excess"sales tax `revenue with`'the`amount of
$110,000 to be placed in the By -Pass Fund and revenue received in excess of $110,000
to be place in Current Expense Fund. Seconded.
After much discussion as to budgetary demands and needs, Councilman Wilson moved
to table proposed ordinance.for further study Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council moved to approve
Resolution No. 1324 authorizing the City Treasurer to transfer the amount of Two
Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars from Federal Shared Revenue -Financial
& Administrative (Machinery and Equipment) to Federal Shared Revenue -Other Govern-
mental Service (Harbor Area.Lease) to facilitate payment 'of`annual lease rental
on waterfront parking area.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved payment on
the bills in the amount of.$7.00,951.16 (Warrant No.'02642-02690)
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.'
. 'L--" '� Clerk Mayor