07/10/1978 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Uashington
July 10, 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, Miller, Roos and Clark. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, Chief Mares, Engineer Knobbs and Chief Weatherill.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the June 26, 1978 meeting as circulated with the
following addition: Page 1, paragraph 12, motion to include -parking fee
income to be reserved for parking, streets and related projects, with a
special reserve fund to be considered.
Mark Simon read letter inviting Mayor and ten representatives of the
Community to attend a City Parliament being organized by Transcendental
Meditation. Mr. Simon requested his group be granted permission to use
the facilities of the Active Club Building for their introductory seminars.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Transcendental Meditation be allowed to
use the Active Club Building at the published rates provided a schedule
can be worked out coinciding with groups presently utilizing the facility.
Seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved that matter of Transcendental Meditation using the
Active Club Building be tabled to allow Parks and Recreation Committee to
have a study session on the "commercial" aspect of this organization,
seconded and carried.
Mayor Powers reopened Hearing (continued from June.26, 1978 meeting)
relevant to Rezone Application submitted by Patrick Shobert requesting
reclassification of his property located at the intersection of Sherman
Avenue and Melcher Street (Legal description: Sec 35, Twp 24, Rge OIE;
E1/2 S1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 convyd. by Aud. No. 1096950 EXC RD R/W) from
Residential High to Multiple -family 20.
Councilman Lee Caldwell requested permission to be excused from Public
Hearing due to a possible conflict of interest. Mayor Powers excused
Councilman Lee Caldwell from Tearing.
Mr. Robert McGinnis of McGinnis, Olson, Rowland, Ltd.,representing
Mr. Shobert read conditions for approval as set forth by the Port Orchard
Planning Commission in their memorandum of April, 1978. Mr. McGinnis
stated that the developer intends to comply with each condition.
Councilman Geiger and Councilman Wilson questioned Mr. McGinnis as to what
the developer would agree to do to alleviate traffic and pedestrian problems
in the area of their proposed development.
Mayor Powers continued Public Hearing relevant to Rezone Application
submited by Patrick Shobert to allow sir. Shobert timie to study area and �..
possible plans for widening roads in area affected by his proposed
development.
,Mayor Powers declared Public 1Eearing closed to reconvene at the July 24,
1978 regular Council meeting.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Police Committee, reported to Council the
extra expense incurred by the Police Department for the Fathoms 0 Fun
was $1,529.32.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Eire Committee, proposed the following items
be considered by Council:
1. A truck route be designated to restrict large trucks from using Sidney
hi l 1 and Cline Street.
2. Hire additional personnel for secretarial work in the Fire Dept.
(Referred to Finance Committee)
3. Bring outdated fire hydrants up to current standards. ,Mayor informed
Fire Chief this itemm should be considered in the 1979 budget.)
4. Set up Appeal Board for Building and Fire Code violations.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee, requested Council
permission to allow Little League to block off various streets for parking
purposes during the State Little League Tournament to be held in Port
Orchard July 21, 22, 28, 201, 31 and August 1 - 5, 1978. Council granted
permission to Engineer Knobbs and Chief Mares to arrange parking areas for
State Little League Tournament,
Councilman Geiger moved to direct Public Works Department to proceed with
proposed Federal Shared Revenue expenditures. Seconded by Councilman Clark.
After much discussion as to which projects the City would benefit most by,
Councilman Geiger and Clark withdrew motion and second.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council authorized
preliminary planning and estimates on Police Dept. carport (west of City
Hall), Active Club basement renovation, Coles Lane stairway and dump truck
for Public !Forks, to provide Council with information a.s to which projects
are to be implemented.
Mayor declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:15 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1204, a Resolution adopting the Six -Year construction
portion of the Six --Year Comprehensive Street Program for the years of
1978-1984.
Engineer Knobbs informed Council of L.O.E. meeting relevant to allocation
priorities by Department of health and Social Services. Mr. Knobbs
requested Councilmembers contact local Legislators concerning upgrading the
City of Port Orchard priority for funding.
Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers, informed Council that the Comprehensive
!Water Plan is completed. Water --Sewer Committee Chairman Leonard Clark set
July 13, 1978, 7:30 P.M. as date for study session to alloy Mr. McCullough
an opportunity to explain the Comprehensive Water Plan to the Council.
Fire Chief Weatherill reported to Council that the Fire Department, for the
month of June has had 22 fire alarms, l5 aid calls and l service call.
Chief Weatherill also informed Council that the new equipment truck #44
is complete except for lettering and striping.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, Council approved Ordinance No. 1063,
an Ordinance authorizing revisions to parking fees and time limitations
for the waterfront parking lot. Seconded and carried, with five ayes and
two nos. Councilman Geiger and Roos voting no.
On j-iiotion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1064, an Ordinance authorizing revisions to parking time
limitations on the north side of Prospect Street.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1066, an Ordinance designating one gray traffic on Harrison
Street from Bay Street to the wu,terfor,t parking lot.
On notion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1065, an Ordinance declaring an emergency and revising
additional utilities connection charges.
Clerk presented to Councll the job description for proposed new position
for Building Inspector/Plumbing Mechanical Inspector.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved that Council approve job description for
new position of Building .Inspector/Plumbing Mechanical Inspector as
presented by Clerk. Seconded.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to amend motion to include approval of step
wage schedule. Seconded and lost with one yea and six nos. Councilman
Lee Caldwell voting yea.
Original notion to approve job description only',or new position of
Building Inspector/Plumbing Mechanical Inspector carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills in the amount of $101,211.11 (Vouchers #4676
through #4791) and the Junc payroll in the amount of $51,538.37 (Vouchers
#76°2 through #7845).
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Clerk Mayo�f