08/13/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 13, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul 0. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Wilson,
Caldwell, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also present: Attorney
Riehl, Engineer Knobbs, Assistant Engineer Kane, Police Chief Mares.
Fire Chief Weatherill excused.
Mayor Powers led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
minutes of the July 23, 1979 meeting as circulated.
Kitsap County Fair Royalty Court presented Mayor Powers with a western
style hat and invited the Mayor, Councilmen and all citizens of Port
Orchard to the 1979 Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo to be held August 22
through 26, 1979.
Toby Gustafson and John Kleinbach, representatives of the Kitsap
Regional Library, Port Orchard Branch, approached Council with
statistics showing growth in population and increased circulation of
library materials. Mr. Gustafson requested Council consider enlarging
present facilities or relocating the library.
On request of Building Inspector, Gene Asa, Ridgemont Terrace and
Jim Kirby, KCARP program, approached Council relative to the portable
buildings located behind Ridgemont Terrace that house classrooms for
the Kitsap County Alcohol Recovery Program. Mr. Asa requested a permit
to continue use of these trailers which have been in use for approximately
4 years without an extension of the Temporary Use Permit being issued.
Councilman Geiger moved to grant a Temporary Use Permit to allow the
use of the trailer units located at Ridgemont Terrace Nursing Home
by the Kitsap County Alcohol Recovery Program. This permit is to be
renewed annually. Seconded.
Councilman Caldwell moved to amend motion to state that Temporary Use
Permit issuance be contingent upon applicant conforming with the City
of Port Orchard Fire and Building Codes. Seconded and carried.
Original amended motion carried.
Mayor opened Public Hearing relative to proposed Federal Shared Revenue
Budget as published on August 8, 1979. Citizens attending this hearing
were representatives of the Port Orchard Senior Citizens and Laura
Sheriff and Leone Atkins of the community performing arts group.
Mayor Powers requested input from anyone in the audience as to how
the $105,183.00 of Federal Shared Revenue monies could be used.
Senior Citizens repeated their request for monies to subsidize use of
Active Club Building.
Ms. Leone Atkins renewed her request for $500.00 to establish a local
community performing arts group.
Clerk read proposed budget as published in hearing notice.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved and adopted the Federal Shared Revenue Budget as proposed,
Ordinance No. 1101.
Mayor declared proposed Federal Shared Revenue Budget Hearing closed.
Mayor opened Hearing relative to application for Special Use Permit
as submitted by Christopher J.and Bera Bell and Steven G. Toole, owners
of record for property located at 811 Sidney. Special Use Permit
application requested permission to use this property for a law office
and other non -retail professional offices.
Clerk read Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of this
Special Use Permit application and conditions recommended for approval.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Special Use Permit application as submitted by Christopher J.
and Sera Bell and Steven G. Toole requesting permission to use their
property which is zoned Residential High for Law Offices and other
non -retail compatible professional offices contingent upon applicant
complying with recommendations and conditions as set forth by the
Planning Commission. O-rdinance No. 1102.
Representative of the Farmers Market approached Council requesting
permission to utilize Frederick Street Thursday evenings from approx-
imately 6:00-8:00 P.M. for a Farmers Market.
On notion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council granted
permission to utilize Frederick Street, Thursday evening, 6:00-8:00 P.M.
for the Farmers Market.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:00 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
expenditure of approximately $100.00 for purchase of draperies (windows
facing street), and flagstaff for the Library at 736 Prospect Street.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council moved
that a letter, be written to the Kitsap County Commissioner's office
relative to property owned by George Oakley, which was annexed to the
City of Port Orchard on May 14, 1979. Letter is to request a prorated
share of building permit fees charged Mr. Oakley by the Kitsap County
Building Department and also request inspection rights on this project
be transferred to the City. Mayor Powers d1rected Clerk to write a
letter.
Assistant Engineer Kane requested authorization to attend the
International Public Works Congress to be held September 22--27, 1979
in Portland, Oregon. Registration fee is $100.00.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized expenditure of $100.00 (registration fee) and additional
travel expenses by Assistant Engineer Kane to attend the International
Public Works Congress to be held in Portland, Oregon, September.22-27.,
1979.
Mayor proclaimed the weekend of September 2 & 3, 1979 as "Jerry Lewis
Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Weekend" and urged all citizens to support
this worthwhile cause.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1100, an ordinance amending City of Port Orchard Zoning
Ordinance No. 899; by reclassifying property located on the Southeast
corner of the intersection of Farragut Avenue North and Stockton Street
from Residential High to Multiple family 20. Rezone request was sub-
mitted by Gerald Schlie, Attorney representing Steven House.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1213, confirming the job classification of Fire Inspector
and providing for the salary thereof.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and 'carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1214 creating an Engineering -Planning Technician job
classification and providing for the salary thereof.
Councilman Clark set date of August 16, 1979, 8:00 P.M. for Water/Sewer
Committee meeting.
Councilman Geiger requested he be excused for the August 27, 1979
meeting as he will be on vacation on this date. Permission granted.
Mayor Powers set date of August 23, 1979 for study session relative to
proposed Fire, Light and Safety ordinance. Time: 7:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of the bills, (Vouchers No. 5989 through 6066) in
the amount of $42,849.57 and the July payroll in the amount of
$54.289.48, (Warrant #9143 - #9242).
Meeting adjourned 10:15 P.M.
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