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
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