06/14/1982 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 14, 1982
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present,
Childress, Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark.
Also present: Attorney Riehl, Police Chief Trotter, Engineer Curles
Fire Marshal/Deputy Chief Wernet. Fire Chief Snow excused...
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried,'' Council
approved the minutes of the May 24, 1982 meeting as circulated with
the following correction: Page 2, paragraph 8, line 3, change
$7,000.00 to $7,500.00.
Mayor Powers introduced Mike Hanson and presented:a "Certi-ficate of
Merit" to him for brave and courageous actions. On April 19,
1982 Mike entered a burning house and extinguished the flames, thus .
averting further damage to the residence and possible injuries to
the children wlio were at home.
John Kleinbach and members of the Library Board presented proposed
plans for expansion of the Port Orchard Library facilities on Prosnect
Street. Mayor Powers referred matter to Parks, Playgrounds and Public
Building Committee and the City ngi.veer:for further investigation.
Nobe Kawasaki, Chairman Fathoms O` Fun Run requestedpermission to
block traffic on Mitchell Street from South Kitsap High School to the
southerly city limits on July 3, 1982.for a'period of;approxir!ately
20 minutes.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council moved
to allow Mitchell Street to be blocked on July 3, 1982 from the South
Kitsap High School to the southerly citylimits to facilitate the
Fathoms O' Fun Run.
Larry Hertzberg, 290 Granat, submitted complaint relative to a neighboring
family blocking driveways, living in travel trailers without sanitation.
facilities and other general harrassment of residents of Heritage
Mobil Home Park. Mayor Powers.referred matter to...Police Chief 'trotter
and Engineer Curles..
Mayor Powers opened Public Nearing relative to application for Zone
Reclassification and Special Use Permit as submitted by David T. Loftus.
This request would allow a congregate care facility onSidneyacross
from Goldenrod.
Clerk read Planning Commission Facts of Finding as presented to the
Cite Council recommending approval of the Zone Reclassification. and
Special Use Permit fora congregate care facility.
Mayor Powers called for public input at.this time.
Mike McCormick, respresentative to proponent outlined project as
planned and explained that this facility would be a boarding house
for elderly citizens.
Councilman Wilson moved and Councilman Caldwell seconded motion to
approve application for Zone Reclassification from Pesidential Low
to Multiple Family 20 and issue a Special Use Permit to allow the
residence to be used as a boarding house with the following condition,.
1. That a letter from the present owner of.r_ecord be submitted
as part of the application, acknowledging the requested action.
That the developer obtains an easement from adjoining property.
owner granting another 5 feet, <for a . total..:' of.: 20 feet as an
easement for ingress and egress
Councilman Caldwell moved to amend original motion.to include
condition 3, that adequate fire protection be installed on site.
Seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to approve application for Zone Reclassifi-
cation and Special Use Permit carried. Legal. description (Sidney
Avenue across from Goldenrod) NW4 NW47 SEC 2, TWN 23,:RLE; BEING LOT
A OF SHORT PLAT RECD UNDER AUD #7706240169.
Mayor Powers declared public hearing closed,
On motion by Councilman Wilson,: seconded and carried, Council approved
the South Kitsap Shriners Circus sign located in the Bethel "Y" triangle.
Councilman Geiger, Chairman Finance Committee reported on meeting with
Awareness Express. Mr. Geiger stated that some appropriation is
warranted and would like additional time to study the budget for
possible funding sources.
Councilman Miller, Chairman Parks Committee reported Loni Burley has
withdrawn request to use Active Club Building for.a pre-school this fall.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council approved
expenditure of $450.00 to fumigate Fare Station #2 to eliminate flies.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council authorized
the creation of a second Sargeant position within the police Dept.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1203 amending Ordinance No. 1125 relative to fireworks.
Police Chief Trotter and Acting Sargeant Blacknall presented report
on Police radar units and requested City Council consider authorizing"
replacement of present radar system which does not meet the specifications
set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
will most likely be decertified when the new rules are adopted.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell., seconded and carried, Council moved
to issue a call for bid for the purchase of two new radar units.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell,seconded and carried, Council moved
to grant Jack Fitzgerald a credit of'$30.00 water charges assessed
against property located at 1343 West Street (Account 1-232). This
will remove turn off charges.
On motion, by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council authorized
purchase of new chair .for Fire Chief.
Clerk presented "Claim for Damages" submitted by James A. Miller for
damages caused to his building at 601 Dwight Street by Building
inspector's van jumping curb, rolling down Dwight Street and landing
on roof of carport under construction by Mr. Miller.
On motion by Coundilman Caldwell",'seconded and carried, Council rejected
Claim for Damages and referred matter to insurance carrier for investigatior
On motion by Councilman Grosso,seconded and carried,"Council moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 1202 amending' Section 6 of Ordinance No. 647
relative to burning or dumping of.refuse and setting forth.'penalties
for violations.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carr:"ed,'Council approved
Resolution No. 1267 authorizing the City Treasurer to obligate $75,000.00
from Water/Sewer Operating fund for the potential purchase, from the
State of Washington, of Joint Sewer Treatment Plant,property, with 80
interest accumulating from April 20,'1982.