06/13/1983 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 13, 1983
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to order
by Mayor Lee Caldwell. Council members present: Clauson, Wilson,
Geiger, Grosso and Miller. Councilmen Clark and Childress excused.
Mayor Caldwell led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of Flay 23, 1983 meeting as circulated.
Mr. Edward S. Pearson, W. 281 Lake Isabella Loop, Shelton, VIA,
requested that the Council approve that he occupy a travel trailer
for a period of ninety (90) days at 603 South Street while he builds
a new home on the property at 603 South. On motion by Councilman
Grosso, seconded and carried, Council approved the request with the
following conditions: (1) all assessments be paid prior to occupancy
and (2) that when trailer is no longer being used, water/sewer
connection is to be removed.
Mr. L.W. Pain, 1011 Tacoma Street, informed Council that cars are
parking in the driveway of his residence and that they ignore his
requests to move. Matter referred to Police Chief.
Dick Brown, Realtor, presented further information to Council on
the parking spaces at the new K Mart at the South Kitsap Mall,
stating that they have more than is required by the City Ordinance.
Councilman Grosso moved to remove, from the table, motion made at
the May 23, 1983 meeting accepting the proposal for parking sub-
mitted by K Mart. Seconded and carried. After discussion on the
matter, Councilman Wilson moved to amend the motion that the parking
pattern shall, meet the requirements of the City Ordinance. Seconded
and carried. Original motion,as amended approved on motion by
Councilman Wilson, seconded''and carried.
Mr. Nobuo Kawasaki, 5750 Hillcrest.'Drive, has the one hour race
again this year during the Fathoms of Fun. 'Mr. Kawasaki will
coordinate the traffic problems and other items with the Chief
of Police. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried,
Council approved the running which will start at 10:00 A.M. July 4,
1983.
Mr. Robert Maesner, president of L' Kab Enterprises, 1118 Navy Yard
Hwy., Bremerton, presented himself to the Council and informed them
that he was considering the purchase of the Blue and Gold Taxi Company.
He stated that he was a little concerned about a new company coming
into the area when there is not enough business for both. The Council
informed the gentleman that the City could not issue a franchise for
taxicabs, but neither would the Council do anything to jeopardise his
business as long as he runs a good operation...
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M. until 9:10 P.M. for executive session.
Councilman Wilson moved that the Council approve the Mayor to
appoint a Committee of the Council to sit on the hearing board for
the protests of the residences with the U.L.I.D. #1 and the Committee
shall set the hearing schedules beginning June 23, 1983 and continu-
ing until all the protests have been completed. Seconded and carried.
Mayor Caldwell appointed Councilmen James Wilson, Margaret Jane Miller
and Leonard Clark to the Special Committee. Representative from the
office of Roberts & Shefelman is to act as Committee. Counsel and
a representative from the City Attorneys office to act as moderator.
Hugh Spitzer, Roberts & Shefelman spoke to Council as to the conduct
of the hearings saying that those who have filed shall be heard
and there will be no debate or questions and answers. The protester
shall only present his case and no more.
An agent may represent the protester, but a letter shall be
written to and filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing.
Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers, presented to the Council an
application for additional funds for the Port Orchard By -Pass for
the Mayor's signature and a Right of Way affidavit for the signa-
ture of the City attorney. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded
and carried, Council approved the Mayor to sign the application for
additional"funds.
Mike McCormick presented a grant application directed to the
Economic Development Administration under the Public Works Program
for funds for Wastewater Treatment Plant and statement of assurances.
for the signature of the Mayor and on motion by Councilman Grosso,
seconded and carried, Council approved the Mayor to sign grant
application.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Mayor to sign grant application for additional funds
from the Economic Development Administration under the Public Works
Program for the Port Onccard By -Pass, Phase.Il.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Mayor to sign an agreement between the County of
Kitsap and the City of Port Orchard by which the Countywill
provide the engineering services to produce plans and specifica-
tions so the City can put this project (By-Pass)-out.to bid.
The service provided by the County will be cost plus 15% for over-
head and administration and the ,total`cost to the City will not
exceed $15,000.00 without prior':written'approval.,by the City Council.
Mr. James Gorman P.E. President,of Constructioneering N.W. Inc.,
presented their services to the'Cquncil stating that they had
just finished doing an inspection job on a wastewater treatment
plant with Humphrey Contractors, lnc..and,kept under 50 overrun
which is normal.
Paul Liao, Kramer, Chin & Mayo presented their pitch to obtain the
inspections of the proposed wastewater plant.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1298 authorizing the transfer
of $978.00 from Shared Revenue - Fire Department (Radio) to Shared
Revenue - Fire Department (Rescue), for the purchase of Vetter bags.
Councilman Clauson asked Council if something could be done relative
to a burned residence at 270 Granat Street, that all apparent avenues
have been exhausted. Matter referred to City attorney.
Councilman Clauson advised the Council that Pay 'N Save Corp. owes
the City in burgular alarms, $800.00 dollars and they want the City
to waive the penalties in an amount of $800.00. Council., on motion
by Clauson, seconded and carried, denied the request and instructed
the Clerk to send a bill to Pay 'N Save for the full amount.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council approv-
ed passage of Resolution #1299 authorizing a budget transfer in the
amount of $500.00 from Current Expense - Police Communications (Repair)
to Current Expense - Police Communications Capital Outlay for purchase
of typewriter.
Resolution #1300 regulating the operation of tow, companies within
the City set over until a more favorable.time.
On Motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Shriners sign placed at the intersection of SR--160
and Bethel.
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Councilman Geiger informed the Council of the proposals for City
coverage as solicited by City's insurance broker, stating that
the coverage will be, $10,000 or more, less than the current cover-
age. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved the City Clerk to inform the broker to proceed with the
above liability coverage.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved the request of Mr. Ed Anderson to have an Old Time
Fiddlers program on Frederick Street (adjacent to Jordan's) from
after the parade on the 25th of June and will last into the late
afternoon. There are no conflicts with others at this time.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1302 naming the Mitchell
Avenue bridge "William J. "Bill" Nelson Viaduct")
Attorney McCluskey informed Council that trials are beginning to
slow up and that due to the City's being named as pLdditlonal assur-
ed there will be some time expended on that caseYAJ�S�J,
On motion by Councilman, Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution ##1301 authorizing interfund transfer from
any unbudgeted funds in Current Expense Fund in the amount of
$100.00 to Current Expense -Executive Miscellaneous (001.513.10.49)
and $300.00 to Current Expense -Executive Travel (001.513.10.43).
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved the date of June 27, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. for a hearing on
the request'of Mr. Richard Peterson, 117 Farragut, Port Orchard
for vacation of portion of Morton Street.
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On request of Mr. Richard Fulton to install handicap area in the
vicinity of Bethany Lutheran Church in the 700 Block of Sidney,
Council referred matter to Street/Alley Committee as to regulations
on handicap spaces. Matter will be complete at.'the next Council
meeting.
On the appointment of Bek Tyson'to replace the vacancy of John
Clauson on the Civil Service Commission, Mayor continued the
appointment until the next meeting in order for the Mayor to
discuss the position with Ms. Tyson.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of the bills (Warrant No. 02037.- 02124) in
the amount of $69,204.87 and the May .payroll (Warrant No. 101790 -
101898) in the amount of $78,847.36.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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