11/27/1978 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 27, 1978
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul. D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Eugene Caldwell,
Wilson, Lee Caldwell, Geiger, Roos, Miller and Clark. Also present: Chief
Mares, Attorney Riehl and Engineer Knobbs. Fire Chief Weatherill excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the November 13, 1978 meeting as circulated with the follow-
ing correction: Page 1, paragraph 16, line 3, change "with details to be
worked out with the City Attorney" to "if the details can be worked out
with the City Attorney".
Marvin Coe, representative of the Downtown Merchants Association thanked
Council and City employees for their cooperation and assistance during
Santa's arrival Saturday, November 25, 1978, which opened the Christmas
season for 1978.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell reported to Council that the Police Reserve Unit
is proceeding as scheduled. The Police Committee requested a commitment
from the Council as to confirmation of Reserve Unit being funded in the
1979 Budget to facilitate ordering badges for graduation. Mayor Powers
informed the Police Committee that the Finance Committee will be holding
a budget meeting with the Council in the next few days and at that time
the budget will show if the Reserve Unit is to be funded in 1979.
Councilman Wilson reported that the Parks Committee has had no communication
from Fur, Fin and Feathers and until the Committee receives a site plan
and other pertinent information concerning their proposed spay/neuter clinic
nothing can be done.
Councilman Wilson moved that Council state intent to lease portion of
Givens Field, known as the Little League Field to the South Kitsap Western
Little League if the details can be worked out with the City Attorney,
City Engineer, Finance Committee and the Little League officials. Seconded
and carried, with 6 ayes and 1 no. Councilman Roos voting no.
On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council removed
tabled motion to rename that portion of Givens Field known as "Western
Little League Field" to "Art Mikelsen Little League Field". Seconded and carried.
Councilman Wilson stated for the .record that she was in no way against
honoring Mr. Art Mikelsen by renaming the Little League field for him, but
felt Council was not following proper procedure on the matter.
Councilman Wilson moved to amend original motion to state that the name
of the Little League field be changed at the same time the lease agreement
between the City and the Little League comes before the Council for approval..
Seconded and denied with 1 aye and 6 nos. Councilman Wilson voting aye.
Councilman Geiger moved to rename the portion of Givens Field used by the
South Kitsap Western Little League to "Art Mikelsen Little League Field".
Seconded and approved with 6 ayes and 1 no. Councilman Wilson voting no.
At this time Clerk opened bid received from Vern's Fencing as per City
Engineer's specifications for galvanized chain link fence located at Van
Zee Park. Bid was in the amount of $10,378.62 (including sales tax) and
is accompanied by the required 5% bid bond.
Clerk opened bid submitted by Sea-Tac Ford, Inc. for dump truck. Sea-Tac
Ford, Inc. submitted two bids. 1. As per City specifications, $23,611.70
(including tax). 2. Alternate bid $19,682.63 (including tax). Bids
accompanied by required bid bond.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council turned
bids over to City Engineer and Street Committee for recommendation.
Councilman Lee Caldwell_ informed Council that the State Highway Department
is instituting a change in the speed limit on SR 160 from the Gehring
property to Baby Doll Road from 50 MPH to 45 MPH.
Councilman Lee Caldwell requested that City send a letter to State High-
way Department asking them to prohibit school buses from exiting school
property onto SR 160 east of Plisko Lane and for safety reasons, buses
f should exit under a controlled light situation. Mayor Powers instructed
City Engineer to request site plans from the South Kitsap High School
showing ingress and egress of school buses to facilitate Council making
recommendation.
Councilman Geiger, Chairman Finance Committee, set date of November 28,
1978, 7:30 P.M. as a budget study session.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported that the Street/Alley Committee has insp-
ected the Mitchell Street/DeKalb Street situation and found it was not as
badly damaged as reported. However, the contractor should be instructed
to install proper signs and barricades indicating area where the sidewalk
has been removed creating an abrupt edge.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Chairman Street and Alley Committee, recommended
to Council that request submitted by Bill & Jesse Roos Sandstrom, for they
City to install a street light at 1036 Harrison be denied. Mr. Caldwell
stated the Committee does not feel that the City should supply a street
light for just one family and that they could contact Puget Power and have
a light installed at a nominal cost to them.
Mayor Powers recessed meeting at 8:40 to reconvene at 8:50 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
acceptance of bid as submitted by Vern's Fencing for the galvanized chain
link fence to be installed at Van Zee Park in the amount of $10,378.63
(including tax).
Clerk informed Council that the City has received a claim for damages from
Lola M. Lovell for personal. injuries incurred when she fell while walking
on Cline Street. Claim not to exceed $5,000.00
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council denied
claim as submitted by Lola M. Lovell for personall injuries, and referred
it to the City's Insurance carrier.
Clerk read resignation as submitted by Russell L. Childers from his
position on the Planning Commission.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council accepted
resignation as submitted by Russell Childers from his position on the
Planning Commission. Clerk is to write a thank you letter to Mr. Childers
for his service to the City.
Clerk .read invitation from Cedar Heights Professional Center for an Open
House to be held December 8, 1978 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at 1950
Prottery Avenue.
Clerk read letter received from the South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce, Esther
Sicks, President, thanking the Council and Police Department for their
cooperation in the matter of allowing free parking on the downtown parking
meters during the Holiday Season.
Councilman Roos moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1079, an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 873 and Ordinance No. 715 (Chapter 2.28.050 Port
Orchard Municipal Code) to delete that section which states employees must
be employed one full year before they can use; vacation leave. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend Ordinance No. 1079 to delete vacation
leave for part time employees. Seconded
on motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council tabled
Ordinance No. 1079 to allow Councilmen opportunity to investigate matter
in depth.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved acceptance of alternative bid on dump truck as submitted by
Sea-Tac Ford, Inc. in the amount of $19,862.63.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council set
January 8, 1979 as date of hearing relative to rezone application as
submitted by Roland & Roland. Appeal submitted by John Piety will be
heard at this time.
Mayor Powers announced he was appointing Councilman Alex Roos, Chairman
of the Parks Committee to replace Councilman Mary Wilson at her request.
Due to personal physical problems Councilman Wilson can not at this time
perform her duties as Committee Chairman.
Councilman Geiger moved to reschedule the regular Council meeting set
for December 25, 1978 to December 28, 1978 as Council can not legally
conduct meeting on a legal holiday. Seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved to cancel the second regular Council meeting in
December. Seconded and carried, with five ayes and two nos. Councilman
Roos and Geiger voting no.
Original amended motion cancelling second regular Council meeting in
December, 1978 carried with five ayes and two nos. Councilman Geiger
and Roos voting no.
Councilman Roos requested Council authorize Clerk to compose letter of
condolence to City of San Francisco and families of the Mayor and City
Supervisor who were slain November 27, 1978. Mayor requested Clerk to
write letter for his approval.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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