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12/10/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orcha=�_`, k'ashi ngtoir - Ceceuiber 10, 1979 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: James Wilson, Mary Wilson, Caldwei1, Geigor, Miller, Grosso anid Clark. Also present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane and Police Chief Hares. Fire Chief Weatherill ex -used. Mayor led Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Mary Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved the minutes of the November 26, 1979 meeting as circulated. On motion by Councilman Mary Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved the minutes, as read by Clerk, of the December 3, 1979 Special Meeting relative to the proposed 1980 Budget. Marvin Coe, representing the Downtown Merchants Assn., requested Council authorization to have "courtesy parking ticket" envelopes printed. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council authorized the Downtown Merchants Assn. to print "courtesy parking ticket" envelopes for use contingent upon Council approving an ordinance establishing a "Courtesy Nickel" for metered parking. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council moved to retain hoods on parking meters until the "Courtesy (Nickel" ordinance becomes effective. Parking meter hoods are to be clearly marked with parking time limits. Violet Cannon approached Council relative to matter of Port Orchard Police Department denying her a permit to purchase a gun. After much discussion, Mayor Powers explained to Ms. Cannon the Council will not override the Police Department decision on a matter of this nature, and recommended that she approach District Court II and request a hearing. Councilman Grosso and Mary Wilson outlined revisions in the Kitsap County Housing Authority (Cedar Heights Village) Cooperative Agreement with the City of Port Orchard. Councilrrran Grosso moved to approve content of cooperative agreement relative to Cedar Heights Village as presented by Kitsap County Housing Authority, enabling them to present the agreement to H.U.D. for approval of contract. Contract must then be presented to Council for consideration. Councilman Mary Wilson reported Parks Committee has met and recommends moderate remodeling of the Active Club Building restrooms to facilitate use by handicap persons. Councilman Wilson also reporters the Parks Cornrrittee has no objection -a seasonal tease with the Poiy/Colt 'r,aseball League for use of City property. Clerk to prepare lease proposal setting forth conditions of use. Councilman Grosso reported a Line Foreman from Puget Potter has requested City install a "yield" sign at the southeast corner of the Bethel "Y" and that reflector markers be installed on the power pole by Dick V1ist Motors on Bay Street. Mayor referred both matters to Street/Alley Committee for investigation. Chief Mares informed Council that $10,000.00 grant funds are available from the Traffic Safety Commission for computorizing police records. Chief Mares requested parking on the southside of Kitsap Street from Cline to Austin be posted "no parking between 7 AM— 8 AM" to provide additional parking for citizens utilizing City Hail. Clerk to prepare ordinance for considerationat next Council meeting. Councilman Clark, Dater/Sewer Committee reported on meeting with Entranco Engineers relative to increasing water pressure for residents on Mitchell Street. Engineer Kane presented a proposal in the amount of $2,800.00 submitted by Entranco Engineers to investigate low water pressure problem areas in the City of Port Orchard (Mitchell, Melcher, Gehring property and Tracy) Councilman Clark moved to accept proposal submitted by Entranco Engineers in the amount of $2,800.00 to conduct a study for solutions to alleviate low water pressure problem area. Seconded. Councilman Caldwell moved to table motion until meeting can be scheduled with Entranco Engineers to discuss -this matter in detail, seconded and carried. Mayor declared recess to reconvene at 9:30 P.M. Attorney Riehl reported that a settlement has been reached relative to Claim filed against the City of Port Orchard by Howard J Kaufman. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1120 adopting the budget for the year 1980 and levying a tax sufficient to raise $130,082 for Current. Expense purposes and $64,798 for Street purposes. On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council adopted Resolution No. 1218 authorizing transfer of funds as needed from the Water -Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Joint Sewer Treatment Facilities Fund, for the purpose of funding the City 5% of the City- Kitsap County Sewer District #5 contributing 10% costs for Phase II Design. On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved Resolution NO. 1219 authorizing the issuance of Registered Warrants to Kitsap County Bank from the Joint Sewer Treatment Facilities Fund for the purpose of providing interim financing for Phase II Design. Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to the proposed Federal Shared Revenue Budget-1980. Mayor Powers requested public input relative to proposed budget for 1980 Federal Shared Revenue Funds at this time. (No public input presented.) On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council adopted the 1980 Federal Shared Revenue Fund Budget as presented. (Ordinance No. 1122.) Mayor Powers declared Federal Shared Revenue Hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Resolution No. 1220 which stated all Federal Snared Revenue Budgetary items must be brought before the Council for approval before a purchase order is issued to authorize expenditure of appropriated Federal Shared Revenue Funds. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1121 establishing the Municipal Court of Port Orchard On notion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council authorized expenditure of $100.00 for the insurance deductible portion on a claim submitted by Jay Weatherill for damages to his vehicle by the Fire Department equipment truck. On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council cancelled the regular Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 1979. Council members stated they do not wish to reconsider a budgetary appropriation for the Kitsap County Detox. Center. Kitsap County Detox. Center request for an additional $2,464 disallowed. Councilman Geiger moved to approve payment of the bills (Voucher No. 6308-6385) in the amount of $76,351.11 and the November payroll in the amount of $51,537.48 (Warrant No. 9545-9650). Seconded. Councilman Geiger move to amend motion to reconsider payment of $500.00 to Kitsap Planning Services for statistical data and maps. Seconded and denied with one aye and five nays. Councilman James Wilson, Caldwell, Miller, Grosso and Clark voting nay. Original motion carried, unanimously. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council adjourned December 10, 1979 Council meeting to reconvene on December 27, 1979, at 7:30 P.I., City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Clerk r' L Mayor