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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