10/22/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 22, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Wilson,
Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Councilman Caldwell excused. Also
present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane, Police Chief Mares and Fire
Chief Weatherill.
Mayor led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the October 8, 1979 meeting as circulated.
Mayor Powers administered Oath of Police Officer to Police Reserve
Officer Mark Moritz. Officer Moritz is filling the vacancy created
by Reserve Officer Dave Hadley who is on a leave of absence.
Jim Knobbs and Gerry Wakefield approached Council to thank the City
for allowing South Kitsap High School students to build their home-
coming float in the Mitchell Street shed and requested permission
to store it in the building until they can locate another suitable
storage area. Mayor and Council referred matter to City Engineer and
Mayor, to utilize the Mitchell Street shed in the City's best interest.
If space is available, the float may be stored in the building with
the City reserving the right to request removal.
Mayor opened hearing on Final Subdivision Plat of Cedar Canyon Estates
submitted by Gary Peters Construction, Inc.
Engineer reported monies are held in escrow by Continental, Inc. to
insure sewer system, storm water drainage system and that streets are'
constructed to standards. Engineer also voiced concern that developers
had not paid assessments.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council delayed
any further action on Plat until problems concerning water tap and
assessments are settled.
Councilman Grosso recommended Council amend Ordinance No. 999 relating
to size of steamer port of fire hydrants. Clerk instructed to draw
up ordinance amending Ordinance No. 999 for Council consideration at
the next meeting, November 13, 1979.
Engineer Kane reported on meeting held with Urban Arterial Board,
October 18, 1979. Mr. Kane learned at this meeting that no monies
are available through the UAB at this time to improve traffic signal
system at Bay and Sidney Streets or to widen Blackjack Creek Bridge,
however, the City of Port Orchard prospectus on these projects is
being held for consideration in the event monies become available.
Mayor presented for Council consideration, application of Klaus Kunter
for a Shorelines Management Substantial Development Permit for
construction of a warehouse for dry boat storage.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
application for Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit as
submitted by Klaus Kunter for construction of a warehouse for dry boat
storage. Location: within Sinclair Inlet on Tideland (Lot 1 & 2,
Block 4, Sidney Tideland, Section 26, Township 24, Range 1 E W.M.)
Mayor read letter from Kitsap Regional Library, John E. Kleinbach,
Chairman of the Board, informing Mayor and Council of resignation by
Elsie Turner from the Port Orchard Library Board of Trustees. Mr.
Kleinbach requests that Council appoint Doris Clauson, 1023 Tacoma St.
to fill Ms. Turner's position which expires September, 1980.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council appointed
Doris Clauson to the Port Orchard Library Board of Trustees to fill
vacancy created by resignation of Elsie Turner. Term expires September
1980. Clerk to write letter to Ms. Clauson informing her of appointment.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1216, creating a shop foreman position in charge of
mechanical duties and providing for the salary thereof.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1217 authorizing the transfer of monies for the
Water -Sewer Operating Fund to the newly. created Water-Sewer�Cumulative
Reserve Fund for Water -Sewer Capital Outlay, Debt Service and
Maintenance and Operation.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council set
November 13, 1979 as date of Hearing relative to proposed annexation
to the City of Port Orchard as submitted by D. V. General Contractors
for property located on the north end of Hill Avenue, commonly known
as the Mrs. Robert Hill property. This annexation has been approved
by the Boundary Review Board.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council set
November 13, 1979 as date of Federal Shared Revenue Proposed Use
Hearing relative to monies in the approximate amount of $91,000.00
to be available in 1980.
Mayor Powers appointed Councilman Grosso as representative for City
of Port Orchard on the South Kitsap Improvement Council (Good Roads).
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, tauncil set
date of November 13, 1979 as date of next regular Council meeting.
Regular Council meeting date of November 12, 1979 is a legal holiday
and Council can not transact business on a legal holiday.
Mayor Powers informed Council of study session to be held with Kramer,
Chin & Mayo, Kitsap County Sewer District #5 and the City of Port
Orchard on October 30, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Geiger moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1116 amending
Ordinance No. 591 and Chapter 9.12 Port Orchard Municipal Code re-
lating to the sale of intoxicating liquor, seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend Ordinance to be in effect concurrent
with Kitsap County Keg Ordinance and for the City of Port Orchard to
work together with County and other Cities to establish and use a
uniform registration book for the purpose of registering all keg
sales of intoxicating liquor. Seconded and carried.
Original ordinance as amended carried.
Engineer Kane reported he is preparing a request for proposal to be
submitted to contractors in which they will define the manner in which
they would propose to stabilize the Perry Avenue slide area.
Councilman Geiger moved to remove from table, motion by Councilman
Caldwell to authorize City Engineer to contract with an engineering
consultant relative to designing a bulkhead for Perry Avenue. Seconded
and carried.
Motion to authorize City Engineer to contract with an engineering
consultant relative to designing a bulkhead for Perry Avenue defeated
with five no votes.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council denied
request as presented by Mr. and Mrs. Collins (Vista Motel) for
special consideration in regard to utility connection charges for
the new eight motel units they propose to build.
Councilman Geiger moved that the policy of property within city limits
being served by Port Orchard Water be upheld and that Buck Gehring's
request to obtain water for the upper nine acres of his property from
Annapolis Water District be denied. Seconded.
Councilman Grosso abstained from participation in matter due to
conflict of interest.
Councilman Wilson moved to table motion until Engineer can establish
feasibility of providing Gehring's upper 'nine acres with water.
Motion died for lack of second.
Original motion as presented by Councilman Geiger carried.
Mayor Powers set date of Thursday, November 1, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. as
date of study session relative to Housing Authority Agreement and
Cedar Canyon Estates proposed final plat.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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