04/13/1981 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 13, 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, biller, Grosso and Clark. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, Police Chief Mares and Fire Chief Weatherill.
Councilman Dominguez and Engineer Kane excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the March 23, 1981 meeting as circulated.
Members of Boy Scout Troup #527 who were in attendance to observe the
City Council meeting to satisfy a requirement of a governmental merit
badge were introduced to Mayor and Council.
Jean Williams, Perry Avenue resident, questioned Council as to time
schedule for repairs to Perry Avenue bulkhead. Mayor Powers
explained status of project and assured Ms. Williams the City of
Fort Orchard is progressing as quickly as possible on this project.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
approved preparation of Quit Claim Deed, transferring ownership of
a parcel of land located between the Division Street right-of-way
and 904 Division to Jeff Snow, owner of 904 Division property.
Transfer of ownership is to be at no cost to Mr. Snow.
Councilman Grosso reported on needed repairs to Fire Department
air mask and breathing apparatus.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved expenditure from the Current Expense (Fire Department)
Fund, to repair Fire Department air masks and breathing apparatus
to bring them up to code requirements. Council will reconsider
financial status of Fire Department Budget re: transfers within
classifications and appropriate additional funds if necessary.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
authorized action to permit vendor parking on Prospect Street
during Fathoms 0` Fun Arts and Crafts exhibit, June 27th and
28th, 1981.
On notion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Fire Department expenditure from Federal Shared Revenue
Budget (FSR 522`00.64) to purchase light bar and speakers for
Fire Department vehicle #88 (1980 Chev. Pickup).at a cost of
approximately $491.00 plus sales tax.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved installation of a second "No Exit" sign at the westerly
entrance to the Bayview Building from Bay Street, as per Street/
Alley Committee recommendation, to eliminate possibility of
drivers not seeing sign.
Mayor Powers reported on letter from Washington State Department
of Transportation inquiring.if the City of Port Orchard has any
interest in purchasing state -right-of-way property adjacent to
Sidney Street right-of-way and SR16. Mayor Powers stated he
had discussed matter with City Engineer and recommends City not
respond as interested in acquiring said property.,
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
moved to concur with Mayor Powers recommendation and not respond
as interested to State of Washington Department; of Transportation
offer to purchase property to the Northeast of Sidney/SR 16 inter-
section.
Councilman Caldwell moved to approve request of U.S. Postal Service
architect, Greg Oaksen, AIA, to allow two-way left turn lane in lieu
of frontage road requirement for new main post office to be located
on Bethel Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Clark. After much discussion,
Councilman Clark withdrew second and Councilman Caldwell withdrew motion.
Councilman Caldwell moved to approve U. S. Postal Service representative's
request to allow two-way left hand turn lane as an interim measure to
reduce traffic flow problems, however, in the future the U. S. Postal
Service will be required to construct a frontage road when traffic
volume warrants it. Seconded and carried.
Clerk presented Summons served on City of Port Orchard, April, 9, 1981
relative to lawsuit filed against City of Port Orchard by Allen and
Lorraine Mitchell.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
referred matter of lawsuit filed against City of Port Orchard by
Allen and Lorraine Mitchell to City insurance carrier.
Clerk read Resolution No. 1234 relative to instituting a step system
for Financial Department. Mayor Powers referred matter to Finance
Committee for consideration.
Clerk read Resolution No. 1235 relative to transfer of funds within
the Federal Shared Revenue Budget.
Councilman Caldwell abstain from discussion and voting due to conflict.
of interest.
Councilman Geiger moved to defeat Resolution No. 1235. Motion died
for lack of second.
Councilman Clark moved to approve Resolution'.ho. 1235 relative to
authorizing a budgetary transfer within Federal Shared Revenue Fund
in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from Fire Department
Equipment (FSR 522.00.64) to Animal Control (FSR 539.30) to fund
Special Agreement with the Kitsap County Humane Society for additional
animal control with the City of Port Orchard, Seconded and carried
with three ayes and two nays, Councilman Wilson and Geiger voting no.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1236 authorizing the increase of Cash in
Office (Police Department) for the Port Orchard Police Court.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
accepted and approved the following applications for 1981 Fireworks
Stand Permits:
Location
1. Boy Scout Troup #527, (Sponsor, St. Gabriel Church) Coast to Coast
2. Port Orchard Lions Dick Vlist Motors
3. South Kitsap Pee Wees WestBay
Mayor Powers spoke relative to initiating "summer water rates".
Councilman Miller moved to initiate summer water rates for June, July
and August, allowing an additional 5,000 gallons per month in excess
of the 5,000 gallons per month allowed for the basic water rate,
Seconded by Councilman Grosso.
After much discussion, Councilman Grosso withdrew second and Councilman
Miller withdrew motion,
Mayor Powers referred matter of allowing summer water rates for June,
July and August, 1981 to Water/Sewer Committee for recommendation.
Mayor Powers informed Council that Bill Evans, owner of property
located at 1730 & 1750 SR160 has requested an amendment of condition
imposed upon zone reclassification to Commercial General which
stated, to utilize property as Commercial General ingress/egress
must be from site other than directly on to SR160. Mr. Evans
requested that he be allowed to extend the existing two-way left
hand turn lane the length of his property.
Councilman Geiger moved to allow ingress/egress to SR160 from
property known as 1730-1750 SR160 provided owner/developer
extends two-way left hand turn lane the length of his property
and access be located on the easterly border of property.
Seconded. Motion died due to tie vote, 3 ayes and 3 nos.
Councilman Grosso, Geiger and Wilson voting no.
Councilman Geiger moved that Council hold special public hearing
by developer to amend conditions as set forth by Council action
and Ordinance No. 1148 requiring ingress/egress from property
(1730-1750 SR160) to be other than directly to SR160. Seconded
and carried with 5 ayes and one no. Councilman Miller voting no.
Mayor Powers set date of April 27, 1981 as date of hearing relative
to request of owner, Bill Evans to amend condition as set forth in
Ordinance No. 1148 which approved Zone Reclassification to Commercial
General. Condition, which requires ingress/egress from 1730-1750
SR160 to be other than directly to SR160.
On notion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
authorized payment of the bills (Voucher Nos. 7788 -7910) in the
amount of $71,927.48 and the March payroll (Warrant Nos. 11466 -
11573) in the amount of $69,349.30.
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
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