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07/26/1982 - Regular - MinutesPort`Orchard, Washington July 26, 1982 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular`' session by Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell. Council members present: Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also present: Attorney Riehl, Police Chief Trotter, Engineer Curles and Fire Chief Snow. Councilman Childress absent. Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, Mark Williamson, representing Dick and Lloyd Granquist and Victor Barsay of JD Realty approached Council relative to procedures necessary to petition for annexation of property on Bethel Road south of the existing city limits. Mr. Barsay also had questions involving proposed development of this property. Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell referred matter to City Engineer. Councilman Grosso stated he is reviewing ordinances passed by other municipalities relative to an amusement tax on video games or machines Proposed amusement tax ordinance will be discussed at next Police/ Fire/Safety Committee meeting to be held August 4, 1982, 7:30 P.M., Clerk's Office requested to contact owners: of video arcades within the city limits and invite them to attend. Councilman Clark moved to issue call for bids relative to construction of water main extension across Blackjack Creek, seconded and carried. Mayor Powers arrived, Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell stepped down from Mayor°s position and took seat as Councilman. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1208 imposing an excise tax on sale of real estate, providing for the collection thereof, limiting the use of the proceeds therefrom, and fixing penalties for the violation thereof. Ordinance effective August 1, 1982. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Resolution No. 1272 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Coastal Zone Management Grant application relative to planning phase of waterfront revitalization projects.,' On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Resolution No. 1273 authorizing a:budgetary transfer within Federal Shared Revenue ($8,000 from Federal Shared Revenue Road and Street Maintenance.(19954230) to Federal.S.hared Revenue Storm Drainage (19954110)). Clerk read letter from City Engineer stating 69% of property owners on West Avenue have petitioned the City to establish a LID to construct a drainage culvert, concrete curb and concrete sidewalk on the west side of that street, between South and Sidney. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council moved to accept petition of property owners on Test Avenue and proceed with formation of a LID to construct a drainage culvert, concrete curb and concrete sidewalk on the west side of that street, between South and Sidney. Councilman Grosso moved that monies derived from 4 of 1% Excise Tax on Real Estate Transactions be appropriated for the Port Orchard Bypass Project, seconded and carried. Mayor Powers requested input on "draft letter" he'_has prepared and distributed to Councilmembers relative to informing the citizens of Port Orchard of the situation pending on the secondary sewer treat- ment plant. Council concurred on "draft letter"and Councilman Caldwell moved to prepare and send this letter to all water/sewer users within the city limits, seconded and carried.