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03/10/1980 - Regular - MinutesCouncil of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: J. Wilson, Caldwell, M. Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also present: Attorney Haberly, Engineer Kane, Police Chief Mares and Fire Chief Weatherill. Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the minutes of the February 25, 1980 meeting as circulated. Paul Liao and Randall Somtag, representatives of Kramer, Chin and. Mayo, (Consulting Engineers, Joint Sewer Treatment Facilities) presented map illustrating alternate location (plan 4B) for proposed_ sewage pump station and explained amended proposal. Don Rickett,(Kitsap County Bank) and Jordan Cohen, (Jordan's Dept. Store) addressed Consulting Engineers for proposed sewage pump station relative to height factor and possible visual obstruction created by construction of pump station. Consulting Engineers answered all questions to Mr. Rickett and Cohen's satisfaction. Mr. Rickett and Mr. Cohen each stated that proposed alternate site as presented was acceptable. On motion by Councilman M. Wilson, seconded and carried, Council accepted proposed relocation of sewage pump station (Alternate Plan 4B) as presented by representatives,of Kramer, Chin and Mayo. Paul Liao, Kramer, Chin & Mayo, requested work session with City and Kitsap County Sewer District #5 to discuss financial aspect rn� of Joint Sewer Treatment Plant project. Mayor Powers stated the City will contact KCSD #5 and inform KCM of date of meeting. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1130, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1118 (Port Orchard Municipal Code 10.64.010) declaring an emergency and authorizing revision to waterfront parking lot. Councilman L. Caldwell moved to remove all parking meters in down- town area (Sidney, Say and Frederick Streets).Seconded. Councilman Grosso moved to amend motion to state prominent signs will be errected at both ends of town to inform people of 2 hour parking limit and violaters will be fined. Seconded. Motion lost with 2 ayes and 5 nos. Original motion to remove parking meters in downtown area carried with 6 ayes and 1 no. Councilman Grosso voting no. At this time, Mayor Powers reconvened Public Hearing relative to application for Zone Reclassification submitted by Wm. Bloomquist for his property located at 303 Perry Avenue. (!fearing cont'd from February 25, 1980 meeting.) Council addressed questions relative to rezone application regarding what proponent proposes to construct and in what time frame. Insufficent data was available for answering questions submitted by Council members. Councilman Grosso moved to continue Hearing to March 24, 1980 meeting. Seconded and carried, with 6 ayes and 1 no. Councilman Geiger voting no. Mayor Powers appointed a special committee (Councilman Grosso, Chairman, J. Wilson and Caldwell) to meet with rezone applicant, Wm. Bloomquist,`,'and prepare recommendation to Council for March 24, 1980rmeeting. Mayor Powers recessed meeting at 8:50 P.M. to reconvene at 9:00 P.M. Councilman Clark, Chairman,Water/Sewer Committee, recommended to Council that Woody Hooser, 834 Bay Street be"assessed only minimum water/sewer charges for November -December, 1979 billing period and only sewer charges for January -February, 1980 billing period. Mr. Hooser was not informed of proper procedure to request discon- tinuance of water service. On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council authorized removal of all but basic water/sewer charges for Mr. Woody Hooser, 834 Bay Street for November -December, 1979 billing period and basic sewer charges for January -February, 1980 billing period. Councilman Clark recommended to Council that late penalty assessed Heritage Trailer Park, 201 Granat be waived. Owners of Heritage Trailer Park were experiencing mail handling problems with their manager who has been replaced and apparently did not receive the the original billing which was mailed on January.31, 1980. On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council waived $35.30 late charges assessed Heritage Trailer Park, 201 Granat Street for late payment of December, 1979-January, 1980 water/sewer billing. Councilman Clark reported on result of investigation into complaint received from H. E. Norelius, 521 Taylor. Mr. Norelius stated he feels he was overcharged for water. Water Committee findings were that Mr. Norelius's water charges were accurate and recommend that no adjustment be made in Mr. Norelius'bil1a'.`Council concurred. Clerk read letter received from Este] Drake relative to condition of crosswalk located at the intersection of Sidney Street and Kitsap Street. Engineer Kane informed Council that steps will be taken to correct this condition. Clerk read claim for damages submitted by Michelle Marie Stewart for damages incurred to her belongings which were in a house she was renting located at 933 Bay Street. Ms. Stewart claims water was not shut off as per request, pipes broke and flooding of house resulted. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council rejected claim for damages as submitted by Michelle Marie Stewart and turned matter over to insurance company for investigation. ,'Clerk read letter from R. R. Hughes, representative of Port Orchard Horseshoe Pitching Club requesting the City to supply materials for fencing around horseshoe pits located at Active Club Building ��V grounds. Mr. Hughes stated if the City will supply materials his club will provide labor for installation of fences.. Mr. Hughes also requested that City furnish 10' of cold rolled steel 1" in diameter. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1129 amending Section l of Ordinance No. 886 which sets compensation to City for vacation of City owned property. At this time, Mayor Powers stated Item #6 on agenda (resolution relative to petition of Mr. & Mrs. Noernberg to vacate portions of Sroufe Street lying between Garrison Street and Port Orchard Blvd, in Matson's Addition to Port Orchard) will be held over until future meeting. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council authorized Engineer Kane to purchase fencing materials and 10' of cold rolled steel 1" diameter for iron pegs to be installed by members of the Port Orchard Horseshoe Pitching Club. Clerk reported receipt of two requests for fireworks stand permits. Council set date of April 14, 1980 as closing date for acceptance of.application for fireworks stand permits. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council authorized Clerk to attend Certified Municipal Clerk's Conference to be held April 9-11, 1980 at Alderbrook Inn, union, Washington. Councilman Caldwell moved that $25.00 cleaning deposit required for use of Active Club Building be waived to allow Jerry Trogden to hold the Annual Fire Arms Safety Course in August and September, 1980. Councilman M. Wilson moved to amend motion to state that if Jerry Trogden Fire Arms Safety Course does not leave Active Club Building in clean condition, a $25.00 cleaning fee be imposed. Seconded and carried with 5 ayes and 2 nos. Councilman Clark and Grosso voting no. Original motion as amended carried. Councilman Caldwell moved that $3,000.00 for street sweeping over- time be added to the 1980 budget. Seconded and lost with 3 ayes and 4 nos. Councilman Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark voting no. On notion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council authorized Mayor to sign amended Interagency Agreement (Bypass Study) and forward agreement to Kitsap County for their concurrance and signature. On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council removed Item #5, tabled motion by Councilman Caldwell,"Clark moved that the City accept proposal submitted by Entranco Engineers of $2,800.00 to conduct a study for a solution",from table. After much discussion, Councilman Wilson moved to retable motion by Councilman Clark that the City accept proposal submitted by Entranco Engineers of $2,800.00 to conduct a study for a solution. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council authorized Clerk to remove Item Number 4, (Courtesy Nickel Program) from agenda. On motion by Councilman M. Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved payment of the bills, Voucher No. 6543-6631 in the amount of $113,715.71 and the February payroll in the amount of $83,319.25 (Warrant No. 9918-10,061) Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Clerk ILI pia y o r -- `