07/09/2001 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 9, 2001
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Protem Geiger at 7:30P.M.
at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson, Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, and
Stansbery. Councilman Van Zee excused. Staff present: City Treasurer Tompkins, Police Chief Townsend,
City Engineer Curies, City Attorney Amann, Deputy Clerk Merlino, and City Clerk Parks.
Councilwoman Powers led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Protem Geiger asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Phil McCormick, President Port Orchard Bay Street Association, thanked the city for the donation of the paint
for the Bay Street marquee and also for the continued support from the city staff during this project.
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Mr. McCormick also gave a brief update on the many activities that are being planned during Festival by the
Bay, scheduled for August 12,2001.
Donna Gross, representing Kitsap Public Facilities District, presented an overview and update on the Public
Facilities District (PFD). Mrs. Gross discussed the limited opportunity the PFD has to receive funding through
RCW 82.13.290. This RCW allows the PFD a one-time opportunity to acquire state sales tax credit (without
increasing any taxes) and pass these funds on to an eligible project. Eligible projects could be sports facilities,
entertainment facilities, convention facilities, regional center, or contiguous parking facilities. As of this date the
PFD has not received any applications, deadline for receiving applications is July 11, 2001. According to the
RCW the eligible project must commence construction prior to January 1, 2003. In conclusion Mrs. Gross
stated the funding would expire when bonds are retired or at the end of 25 years and with funding requiring a
33% match from public or private sources.
William Novorolsky requested relief from a city claim for damage in the amount of $1,251.25 for damages
caused by his son Robert Novorolsky, when his vehicle struck the guardrail in the 200 block of Farragut
Avenue on April 23, 2001. William and Robert Novorolsky both contend the guardrail did not receive any
significant damage and did not feel repairs were necessary. City Engineer Curies stated if the guardrail was hit
a second time and not repaired from the first accident, the city would have increased liability issues.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the City
Treasurer to establish a one year time payment plan, allowing William Novorolsky to make payments
reimbursing the city for damages to the guardrail at the 200 block of Farragut Avenue. A Promissory Note will
be signed by William Novorolsky (father to Robert Novorolsky) since Robert is a minor.
Mayor Protem Geiger opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
City Engineer Curies outlined the 13 projects, which are included in the proposed Six-Year Transportation
Plan schedule for the year 2002 -2007. City Engineer Curies also requested permission to include the
following 141h project in the proposed Six-Year Transportation Plan: Sidewalk improvements to Pottery
Avenue from West Lippert Drive to the 2200 block of Pottery Avenue.
Mayor Protem Geiger called for audience comments regarding the proposed Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program. As no response was received, Mayor Protem Geiger closed the public input portion of
the Public Hearing and referred this matter to Council for their consideration.
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved Resolution No.
1941 adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the year 2002-2007, with the inclusion
of the sidewalk improvements to Pottery Avenue from West Lippert Drive to the 2200 block of Pottery
Avenue.
Mayor Protem Geiger presented proposed Resolution No. 1942 setting a date for a Public Hearing to vacate
a portion of an unnamed alley within block 5 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney Avenue between South Street
and Central Street, as submitted by Jerry R. Connell, Bert T. Connell, and Kathleen A. Masterson.
City Clerk Parks illustrated on the overhead where the proposed street vacation is located.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council adopted Resolution No.
1942 fixing the date of August 13, 2001 at 7:30PM as a Public Hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of an
unnamed alley within block 5 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney Avenue between South Street and Central
Street, as submitted by Jerry R. Connell, Bert T. Connell, and Kathleen A. Masterson.
Mayor Protem Geiger presented proposed Resolution No. 1940 expressing the Council's intent to increase the
annual tax levy, if the City of Port Orchard is annexed into Kitsap County Fire Protection District No.7.
City Treasurer Tompkins advised she has been working with the City Attorney and County Assessor's office to
determine when the city could consider implementing an increase of the annual tax levy. As of this time, this
question has not been resolved.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council tabled proposed Resolution
No. 1940 expressing the Council's intent to increase the annual tax levy, if the City of Port Orchard is annexed
into Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. 7, until it has been determined when the city could consider
implementing an increase of the annual tax levy and also until the issue of the annexation into the Fire District
has been resolved.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the consent agenda
items as follows:
a. Minutes of the June 25, 2001 regular City Council meeting.
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Numbers 35250-35365 in the amount of $384,563.17 and June
2001 Payroll Warrants Numbers 135370-135456 and direct deposits in the amount of
$254,074.96.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, Chair Public Property Committee, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council authorized an expenditure of $2,850 for frames and an additional $500 for historical photographs for
the Prospect Street lobby and third floor lobby.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized amending the
contract with RH2 to allow the pre-purchase of the membrane system for the Sewer Treatment Plant
expansion project in the amount of $43,949.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the amendment to
the RH2 contract to update the centrifuge control system at the Sewer Treatment Plant in the amount of
$885.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized staff to draft two
Resolutions supporting McCormick Land Co., proposed Conference Center and Inn at McCormick Woods
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and also authorized a letter be sent to McCormick Land Co. documenting the Council's action taken at this
meeting.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized city staff to
prepare bids and specs for the purchase of holiday decorations and lights for the downtown area.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized Concerts By
The Bay's advertising sign in city right of way, located at Sidney Avenue and Tremont Street.
City Engineer Curies reported on proposals submitted for the necessary wall repairs in City Hall, due to the
February 2001 earthquake. One proposal was received from Ecklund Drywall.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City
Engineer to negotiate a contract with Ecklund Drywall to repair the cracks in the City Hall walls, damaged
during the February 2001 earthquake, in the approximate amount of $6,500.
City Engineer Curies reported on proposals submitted to repair the stormwater berm near South Kitsap
Health Care Campus. Three proposals were received as follows:
Case Excavating
Sound Excavation
Ace Paving
$2,775
$4,000
$4,820
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the city to
contract with Case Excavating to repair the stormwater berm near the South Kitsap Health Care Campus,
which was damaged in the February earthquake in the approximate amount of $2,775.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council concurred with Mayor
Weatherill's appointment of Todd Cramer to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Meredith
Essex. Term will expire on 12/31/05.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council extended the contract
with GeoScience Management by adding Supplement #3 in the amount of $5,748 to continue the
environmental assistance in the clean up of 514 Bay Street.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized the
amendment of the Tremont StreeUPort Orchard Traffic Signal Construction Administration Contract with
Kitsap County granting the maximum allowable cost to be 10% of the anticipated construction cost, based on
the City's Department of Transportation Local Agency Agreement of $218,697. This amendment will
increase the construction administration contract to $21 ,870.
At 9:46 PM Mayor Protem Geiger adjourned meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk