07/09/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 9, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Eugene
Caldwell, Lee Caldwell, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also
present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Knobbs, Fire Chief Weatherill and
Police Chief Mares. Councilman Wilson and Assistant Engineer Kane
excused.
Mayor Powers led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved minutes of the May 29, 1979 meeting as circulated.
Clarence Dahlke approached Council relative to potential problems with
light pollution from urban lighting. Mayor Powers thanked Mr. Dahlke
for his concern and took the matter under advisement.
Councilman Grosso complimented the Police Reserve Unit for the
professional job they did during the Fathom"s 0 Fun.
Mayor Powers extended the City's appreciation to the Police Reserve
Unit for their participation in the Fathoms 0' Fun and stated the
City is very proud of`_the professional manner in which this unit
conducted itself.
Engineer Knobbs announced certification has been received from the
Department of Ecology relative to the grant application for design
funds of the proposed wastewater treatment plant. The City will be
receiving the package for the Mayor's signature in approximately two
weeks. Mayor Powers stated he will be on vacation during this time
period and Mayor ProTem will be signing the package in his stead.
Engineer Knobbs informed Council the pumps for the Kendall Street Water
Tanks have been received and the water tanks should be on line in
approximately thirty days.
Mayor Powers expressed appreciation to the Volunteer Firemen who donated
their time and efforts during Fathoms 0' Fun.
Clerk read letter from Crown Properties relative to City donating
$500.00 for statistics and maps prepared by them on the Sinclair Inlet
Sewer Facilities Plan for presentation to EPA and the State to acquire
Grant Funds for this project.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized expenditure of $500.00 from Federal Shared Revenue monies
subject to investigation as to legality of this expenditure and avail-
ability of funds.
Clerk read letter from City of Winslow relative to requiring businesses
who sell kegs of beer to obtain definite identification before trans-
acting a sale of intoxicating beverages by the keg.
Mayor Powers referred matter to Police, Fire and Safety Committee for
recommendation to Council.
Mayor and Council expressed concern of Farmers Market, held each Satur-
day on Frederick Street. They are now a non-profit organization and
are collecting dues and charging fees for using a City street.
Mayor directed Clerk to write a letter to Kitsap County Extension Office
stating this concern and inviting them to attend the July 23, 1979
meeting to discuss this matter.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
reappointed Mrs. Barbara Lentz to a five year term on the Port Orchard
Library Board. Mrs. Lentz's tern expired March, 1979.
Mayor directed Clerk to write to Mrs. Lentz to notify her of the
reappointment.
on motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council set
July 23, 1979 as date of Hearing relative to Application for Zone
Reclassification as submitted by Gerald Schlie for Steven House. The
applicant proposes the removal of a vacant single family dwelling and
the construction of a 6--unit, 2 story condominium.. The property is
located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Farragut Ave.
and Stockton Street.
on motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council set
August 13, 1979 as date of Hearing relative to Application for Special
Use Permit as submitted by Bell and Toole for property located at
811 Sidney Avenue. The applicants request authority to use an existing
church as a law office and other non -retail professional. offices.
At this time, Mayor Powers announced that he will be a candidate for
reelection to the position of Mayor, City of Port orchard.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell announced his resignation effective at the
adjournment of this meeting, July 9, 1979. Mr. Caldwell stated he is
in the process of moving out of the City of Port orchard and therefore
will not be eligible to hold the position of Councilman in the City of
Port orchard.
on motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills, (Vouchers No. 05907 - 5988) in the amount of
$55,837.90 and the June payroll in the amount of $53,865.06 (Warrant
#9042 - #9142).
Meeting adjourned 8:30 P.M.