03/09/1981 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard,Washington
March 9, 1981
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Miller and Grosso. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane, Police Chief Mares and Fire Chief
Weatherill. Councilman Dominguez and Clark excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the February 27, 1981 meeting as circulated,
Gary Chrey, Attorney representing Boerner Corp., requested meeting
with appropriate committee to discuss matter of towing within city
limits of Port Orchard. Mayor referred matter to Police/Fire/Safety
Committee and Police Chief Mares.
Ed Wilson stated that "No Exit" sign located at the Northwest entrance
to the Bayview Building is not situated in a conspicuous spot. Mayor
Powers referred matter to Street/Alley Committee and City Engineer
for investigation.
Neda Heng posed questions relative to drainage problems of an unnamed
creek which begins near the South Kitsap Mall property. Ms. Heng
contends improper drainage facilities at the mall are causing erosion
where the creek empties into Sinclair Inlet at Annapolis. Mayor
referred matter to Planning/Building Department and City Engineer.
Mayor Powers reopened Public Hearing relative to reconsideration
of Application for Zone Reclassification to Commercial General
as submitted by Karen Plummer, et al, for property located at
1200 Bethel Avenue,
Mayor Powers requested anyone desiring to give input relative to
rezone request to do so at this time. No audience response was
received.
Terry Smith, partner for business,and Dick Capps, co-owner of
property located at 1200 Bethel Avenue presented pictures and data
denoting site distances of existing ingress/egress to property.
Mr. Capps assured Council and Mayor that proponents of this rezone
application are willing to do their part in the construction of
facilities to alleviate traffic problems.
Councilman Geiger, Chairman Planning Committee, reported on meeting
with County Commissioner Mahan and City Engineer Kane, relative
to traffic problems on Bethel Avenue. Recommendation of Committee
is to require property owners to participate in a third lane (two-
way left turn lane), this would offer an immediate functional
solution to the ingress/egress problem.
Councilman Caldwell moved to approve Zone Reclassification application
as submitted by Karen Plummer, et al, with the following conditions:
1. Owner/Developer must agree in writing to participate in construction
of a third lane, with construction to coincide with the development
and opening of the Post Office.
2. Developer must agree to participate, in the event an L.I.D. is
formed for construction of a third lane. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend original motion to strike wording
relative to formation of L.I.D. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to amend amended motion to include findings
of fact as set forth by Planning Commission and delete reference to
construction of frontage road. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Grosso moved to further amend twice amended motion to
reflect "family pancake house type of restaurant" as specified
use under rezone to commercial general. Seconded and carried.
Original motion with three amendments, seconded and carried.
At this time Clerk opened and read bid from Dick Vlist Motors
for one 3/4 ton-4 wheel drive, 1980 Chevrolet pickup. Bid
accompanied by bid bond (check) in amount of 5% of bid. Bid
is as follows:
1. Bid without change of color $7,689.26 plus sales tax.
2. Bid with change of color 7,989.26 plus sales tax.
Councilman Caldwell moved to accept bid with change of color
in amount of $7,989.26 plus State of Washington sales tax.
Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to accept bid without
change of color in amount of $7,689.26 plus Washington State
Sales tax. Seconded and carried, with three ayes and two nos.
Councilman Caldwell and Grosso voting no.
Original amended motion to accept bid as submitted by Dick
Vlist Motors for 1980 Chevrolet 3/4 ton-4 wheel drive pickup
without color change in the amount of $7,689.26 plus State
of Washington sales tax carried.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9.00 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
moved to allow VFW Loyalty day parade to be held on May 2, 1981 and
authorize Police Chief Mares to contact State Highway Department
relative to blocking off Bay Street during parade.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1233 setting forth provisions for use of
the Youth Activity Building.
On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council
moved to authorize Mayor Powers to proclaim March as American
Red Cross Month.
Clerk submitted letter from Jeffrey M. and Lora H. Snow requesting
the City of Port Orchard quit claim to them property situated
between their property located at 904 Division Street and the
Division Street right-of-way. Matter referred to Street/Alley
Committee and City Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Clerk to obtain full medical coverage through Department
of Labor & Industries for the Police Reserve Officers.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
authorized payment of the bills Voucher Nos. 7695 - 7787 in the
amount of $93,416.22 and the February payroll (Warrant Nos. 11360 -
11456)in the amount of $63,040.80.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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