10/08/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October B, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, 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 September 24, 1979 meeting as
circulated.
LeAnn Landon, representing the Totem Girl Scout Council, approached
Council to appeal the $25.00 cleaning deposit required of each
group using the Active Club Building, 1027 Tacoma Street, Ms. Landon
stated each troop using the facilities has very little or nothing in
their treasury and a $25.00 deposit would create a finance problem
for them. Mayor Powers and Council members explained that the
cleaning deposit was not meant to impose a hardship on any group and
one $25.00 deposit could cover all Girl Scout oriented groups (one
deposit from a parent organization would cover all groups within
that organization, i.e. Boy Scouts, Campfire, Girl Scouts, etc.)
using the facilities of the Port Orchard Active Club Building. The
possibility of the City drawing up a Damage Agreement to be signed
by the City and groups using the Active Club Building was discussed
and referred to the Parks Committee.
Gary Chrey, Attorney representing Buck Gehring, addressed complaint
filed with the City by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zink. Mr. Chrey stated he
has discussed the matter with Mr. and Mrs. Zink and has worked out
an alternative location for the ingress/egress onto Mitchell from
Mr. Gehring's development which is satisfactory to both parties.
Mayor Powers informed Mr. Chrey the City has received no request for
this proposed alternative location of an access road to the Gehring
development from Mitchell, therefore, the Council can not approve
nor disapprove this matter.
Councilman Caldwell reported on meeting held October 3, 1979 relative
to the Port Orchard By -Pass Project.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Mayor to sign prospectus application to the Department of
Transportation for Federal Aid Safety Program funds for the purpose
of widening Blackjack Creek Bridge and installing an 8--phase traffic
control system located at Sidney and Bay Streets.
Councilman Caldwell informed Council that a drainage system has been
installed on Perry Avenue to handle surface water runoff from the
apartments on the west side of Farragut Avenue that previously ran
onto the street. Perry Avenue is ready to be opened to one -lane
traffic.
Councilman Caldwell moved to authorize City Engineer to contract with
an engineering consultant relative to designing a bulkhead for Perry
Avenue, seconded.
After much discussion, Councilman Caldwell move to table motion to
authorize City Engineer to contract with an engineering consultant
to design a bulkhead for Perry Avenue, until October 22, 1979
meeting. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Wilson reported on a damaged junction box at the Little
League Field and stated that anyone sticking their hand into this
box could be severely shocked.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
moved that the City repair damaged junction box at Little League
Field and bill the Little League Association or have them repair
it immediately. Power is to be cut off from affected pole housing
junction box to avoid injury to anyone.
Councilman Wilson informed Council of extensive vandalism which
has been occuring to City property.
Councilman Grosso, Police, Fire
Orchard Reserve Police Officers
service to the City.
& Safety Committee reports Port
have given 1900 hours of free
Mayor Powers and Council extended a vote of thanks and appreciation
to the Port Orchard Reserve Officers and Kitsap County Deputy
Officers who donated many hours constructing the Firing Range which
is now in service.
Councilman Caldwell Moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1111
to amend Chapter 15.12 of the City of Port Orchard Municipal Code
by establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention defining the duties
therein. Seconded and carried, with five ayes and one no.
Councilman Geiger voting no.
Clerk presented claim for damages against the City of Port Orchard
filed by Penny Ecklund on behalf of her minor son, Matthew Aaron
Haynes in the amount of at least four million dollars ($4,000,000.00).
for injuries incurred during a car -pedestrian accident on June 4, 1979.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council moved
to reject claim submitted by Penny Ecklund on behalf of her minor
son, Matthew Aaron Haynes in the sum of at least four million dollars
($4,000,000.00) for injuries sustained in a car -pedestrian accident
June 4, 1979 at approximately 117 Goldenrod Road, Port Orchard, and
turn claim over to City's insurance carrier for investigation.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council created
a new employee position of Shop Foreman in charge of mechanical duties
to be effective payroll period beginning October 21, 1979 at a rate of
$8.16 per hour.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
instructed City Engineer to install surplus park benches within
the City at locations where the public would most benefit from
them.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of the bills (Vouchers No. 6134 - 6225) in the
amount of $43,456.26 and the September payroll in the amount of
$59,616.40.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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