02/27/1978 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 27, 1978
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session
by Mayor Pro -Terri Robert Geiger. Council members present: Eugene Caldwell,
Mary Wilson, Lee Caldwell, Margaret Jane Miller, Dave Libby, and Leonard
Clark. Also present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Knobbs, Chief Mares and
Chief Weatherill.
Mayor Pro-Tem Geiger led the Council and the audience in the pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the February 14, 1978 meeting as circulated with the following
corrections:
1. Page 1, paragraph 5, add: Councilman_.Wilson...abstain(�d:_due to: -conflict of
interest.
2. Page 1, paragraph 3, add: Councilman Miller moved to amend original
motion to include,parking ticket boxes will be installed on meters in
downtown area. Seconded and carried.
Roger Morrison, Administrator of South Kitsap Hospital District and
Art Haines, Coordinator, Health Planning Council, spoke to Council concern-
ing the study that is being conducted to determine what type of services
are needed in the Kitsap County -South Kitsap area, to meet medical emergen-
cies. Mr. Haines will supply Council with the results,of their study when
it is completed.
Jerry Grosso submitted petition to Council, signed by residents of Mitchell
Avenue between Plisko Lane and Melcher Street, requesting some action be
taken to discourage speeders and prohibit cross streets from being con-
structed in this area. Mayor Pro--Tem Geiger and Police Chief Mares assured
Mr. Grosso that the City Police Department is doing everything possible to
discourage speeders on Mitchell. Chief Mares requested that residents of
this area can help by informing the Police Department as to what time of
day the speeders pose problems.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell informed Council that the Fire Department has
been having a problem with water in the gas they obtain from the Public
Works tank. Councilman Eugene Caldwell requested that the Fire Dept.
be given permission to purchase gas for the emergency vehicles from Wilkins
Oil in the manner the Police Department does. Mayor Pro-Tem Geiger directed
City Clerk to contact Wilkins oil as to contract availability and prices
and also directed City Engineer to investigate possibility of removing the
water from the gas in the city tank.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell requested that the parking area in front of the
Fire Department be restricted to "Official Parking Only". Volunteer Fire-
men have had a problem finding a place to park their vehicles when respond-
ing to a fire call. After discussing the problem and solutions, Mayor Pro-
Tem Geiger informed Fire Committee that monies are allocated in Federal
Shared Revenue for the repaving and upgrading of this area and at that time
restricted parking will be considered.
Councilman Wilson informed Council and Public that the Public Transportation
Authority will hold a public meeting Thurs'day,March 2, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Common Room at Cedar Heights Junior High to hear public input concern-
ing transportation problems in the Kitsap County area.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee, reported to Council
on parking problems incurred by Marina users while on extended or overnight
boating trips. After much discussion on parking arrangements which could
be made for Marina users, Attorney advised Council and Committee that
legally, the City could incur many problems by setting aside a portion of
the lot for "Marina. Users Only". Also, the lease agreement with the D.NR
prohibits renting or subleasing any portion of lot without DNR permission.
It was agreed that after the parking study is completed, Council will be
in a better position to evaluate parking needs of citizens using the parking
lot.
Councilman Geiger, Finance Committee, reported to Council that settlement
with City employees Union has been .reached and a three year contract is
to be drawn up for Union and City officials signatures.
Mayor Pro-Tem Geiger declared a recess at 9:05 to reconvene at 9:15 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council declared
elevated water storage tanks (two 125,000 gal ea.) located at Sidney and
Kendall be surplus, and directed Clerk to issue a call for bids.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council declared
all old electro-mechanical water controls (in six locations) surplus and
directed Clerk to issue a call for bids.
Clerk read letter from South Kitsap School Board requesting the property
adjacent to S. K. High School, and recently acquired by the School District
be annexed into the City.
On motion by Councilman Libby, Council moved to accept the annexation
application submitted by South Kitsap School Board. Seconded and carried.
Clerk read letter from Kitsap County Humane Society requesting an increase
in license fees. Mayor Pro--Tem Geiger referred matter to Animal Control
Committee for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1040, an Ordinance amending the budget for the year 1978
and appropriating unencumbered fund balance, Current Expense Fund in the
amount of $1,800.00 for Police Department expenditures.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1041, an Ordnance amending the budget for the year 1978.
appropriating unencumbered fund balance and providing for the -transfer
of $4,442.00 from the Public Works Employment Act Fund to the Current
Expense Fund for Police Department operation
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1042, an ordinance authorizing the expenditure of
Federal Shared Revenue Fund monies in the amount of $215,000.00.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1194, a resolution authorizing the transfer of
$70,000.00 .from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund to the Water Construction
Fund-1975.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1195, a resolution approving the issuance of a special use
permit for a specific use of a parcel of property which is located along
the easterly side of Bethel Avenue, about 200 feet south of Beach Drive
known as 101 N. Bethel Ave. for the purpose of building a service station.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1045, an ordinance amending City of Port Orchard Zoning
Ordinance No. 899, reclassifying certain property located at 1315 West
Street from "RH" Residential High to "MF-20" Multiple Family-20.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to approve Ordinance No. 1046, an ordinance
amending Section 23 of Ordinance No. 907 and Section 7.12.100 of Port
Orchard Municipal Code in the keeping of animals. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to table Ordinance No. 1046 until the Animal Control
Committee has an opportunity to reword the ordinance to cover multiple
family dwellings as well as single family dwellings. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council. approved
Resolution No. 1196, a resolution authorizing the issuance of a registered
warrant in the amount of $45,989.05 to Kitsap County Bank from any monies
in the one MG Water Storage Construction Fund-1977 and bearing interest
at the rate of 52% per annum.
Clerk read letter from City Attorney stating that the City is entitled to
establish the effective date of the increased rates for both water and
sewer at any time regardless of whether a building permit has been acquired
but does suggest that the effective date for new rates should be uniform.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1043, an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1004 and Ordinance No. 1018, (Chapter
13.04.00 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code) to include "Those applicants
applying for a new service connection on a City Street whose building
permit was issued prior to the effective date of Ordinance No 1018 will
be charged at the rate of $125.00. Seconded and carried, with five ayes
and two nos, Councilman, Geiger and Libby voting no.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1044, an
ordinance amending Ordinance No . 1019 and Ordinance No. 947 (Chapter 13.08
of the Port Orchard Municipal Code) to include "Those applicants applying
for a new service connection on a City street whose building permit was
issued prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 1019 will be charged
at the rate of $125.00. Seconded and carried, with 5 ayes and 2 nos.
Councilmen Geiger and Libby voting no.
Mayor Pro-Tem Geiger appointed a special committee, consisting of Council-
man Libby, Chairman, Councilman Wilson and Councilman Eugene Caldwell to
decorate the Council. Room. Mayor Pro-Tem Geiger stated it was the initial
intention of the Mayor and Council that the new Council Chamber be decorated
in a dignified manner reflecting the Council.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved the
purchase of 7 trash receptacles, (6 for parking lot area and 1 for the
mini -park on Bay Street
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Clerk / �f<� ,.; Mayor