09/11/1978 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
September 11, 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 Haberly, Fire Chief Weatherill and Engineer Knobbs. Chief Mares
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 August 28, 1978 meeting as circulated.
Mayor Powers declared Public Hearing open relative to the review of the
proposed Comprehensive Water Plan as prepared for the City of Port Orchard
by Entranco Engineers. Pat McCullough, representative of Entranco Engineers
outlined the Comprehensive Water Plan explaining how they propose future
water needs of the City of Port Orchard (i.e. fireflow requirements, res-
idential and commercial supply, drought protection) can be most efficiently
satisfied.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
and accepted the Comprehensive Water Plan as prepared by Entranco Engineers
with amendments recommended by the State of Washington and the City
Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell., seconded and carried, Council declared
a non -significant negative declaration for the Comprehensive Water Plan
as this is a planning document only and no Environmental Impact Statement
is necessary.
Mayor Powers adjourned Public Hearing relative to the review and acceptance
of the Comprehensive Water Plan.
Mayor Powers opened public hearing relative to the Revenue Sharing Proposed
Use Hearing. Councilman Geiger explained to Council and audience that
the City of Port Orchard proposes to reallocate $23,000.00 of Federal
Shared Revenue monies and at this time requested public input as to areas
these funds could be allocated.
Kay Doll, representative of the Senior Citizens renewed her request for
maintenance and repairs of the Port Orchard Youth Active Club building.
At this time, no further input was submitted to Council, and Mayor Powers
set date of September 13, 1978, 8:00 P.M. for a study session to prepare
a proposed Federal Shared Revenue Budget.
Mayor Powers adjourned Federal Shared Revenue Proposed Use hearing.
Kay Doll, representative of Senior Citizens using the Port Orchard Youth
Active Club Building on Tacoma Street requested that maintenance be given
attention by Council. Matter referred to the Parks Department.
Councilman Roos, Parks Committee requested that Ms. Doll supply Council
with information as to how many members of the Senior Citizens Group are
residents of the City of Port Orchard.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Chairman, Safety Committee submitted to Mayor
a list of safety violations which exist within the City of Port Orchard
buildings and equipment. Mayor Powers will contact department heads on
this matter.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council set date
of Federal Shared Revenue Budget Hearing for Monday, October 9, 1978,
8:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 21.6 Prospect Street.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1070, an ordinance revising the delinquent charges on water
and/car sewer billings, deleting Section IV of Ordinance 801, and adding
new sections establishing charges for hand delivered notices of delinquency
and a charge for water . turn- on .for of t.er hours.
Engineer Knobbs informed Council the Public Works Department has received
a 4-wheel drive 1600 Loadstar 1963 International with 900 miles, from
the Department of Emergency Services. This vehicle was surplused from
the Air Force and is of no expense to the City of Port Orchard.
Fire Chief Weatherill informed Council that Terry Bontrager, Captain,
Volunteer Firemen has been accepted by Olympic College for the Emergency
Medical Technician Training. The cost will. be $75.65 and is in the Fire
Department training budget.
Engineer Knobbs announced that the date of the open hearing held by the
DSHS relevant to the priority rating for funding on the proposed Sewer
Treatment Plant has been changed from September 15, 1978 to October 27.,
1978. Engineer Knobbs encouraged everyone who can attend to do so.
Clerk informed Council of Summons and Complaint #78 2 00477 8, Esther Cunningham
(Ballew) vs Kitsap County and City of Port Orchard for quiet title of
real property in Block 6, Sweany's Addition. Matter was referred to
Terry McCluskey, City Attorney for investigation.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1069,
an ordinance amending Ordinance 694, Ordinance No. 1063 and the Port Orchard
Municipal Code 10.64.110 authorizing revision of parking fees in the water-
front parking lot to: Lot #1, 9-hour $.50; Lot #3, 12-hour $1.00.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to state: Lot #3, 12-hour $.75.
Motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to state: Lot #3, 12-hour $.60.
Motion died for lack of second.
Original motion to revise parking fees in the waterfront parking lot
carried with 6 ayes and 1 no. Councilman Geiger voting no.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried., Council
approved Resolution No. 1206, a resolution approving the issuance of a
Special Use Permit for a parcel of property located at 712 Cline to be
used as an attorney's office. Legal Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block
5, Sweany's Addition to Sidney, according to plat thereof recorded in
Volume 1 of Plat, page 55 in Kitsap County, Washington.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1071, an ordinance amending the Water -Sewer Fund Budget to
include appropriation of Revenues received in excess of anticipated income
in the amount of $54,068.00; authorizing expenditure of $85,000.00 and
transfer to hater Construction Fund-1975.
Clerk read letter of resignation submitted by Assistant Engineer, Ben Long.
Effective date of resignation was September 8, 1978.
Clerk requested Council members interested in attending the AWC convention
to be held in Everett, October 21, 1978, contact him regarding registration
as soon as possible.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council removed item
from "Old Business Agenda" relative to proposal from Humane Society to
provide enforcement of Leash Law with the City of Port Orchard and refer
the matter to Finance Committee for consideration in the 1979 Budget.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills in the amount of $41F998.56 (Vouchers #4914-5022)
and the August payroll in the amount of $46f822.68 (Vouchers #7898-#8010).
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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