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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. i 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. ;i; ;7 ..m " .� ^--� �..4 r ,.,. _., �':.',,.:,,5 [..�.��f''-L�y,t�±.�.t'�. i',!',Y�1 �(:..�' �"�. ..r�. ^'".7 �•� r..L.. �� 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. :lerk Mayor