01/10/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
January 10, 1977
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Pro Tempore Geiger as Mayor Powers was absent because
of illness. Council members present: Eugene Caldwell, Wilson, L. Caldwell,
Roos, Libby and Haberlach. Also present, Attorney McCluskey, Engineer
Knobbs and Chief Mares. Chief Weatherill excused.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the December 27'..:19:76 meeting-a:s circulated.
Mr. Nick Repanich, former Mayor of the City and first president of the
?port Orchard Active Club presented Mayor Pro-Tempore Geiger with a
plaque which states "Active Club Building, Presented to City of Port
Orchard by South Kitsap Active Club, April 26, 1962 for Recreation and
Youth Activities". Mr. Repanich informed the Council that many hours
were put into the building and those responsible were to be commended
for their efforts toward youth activities. Mr. Repanich introduced
those Active Club members present. Mayor Geiger received the plaque
and thanked the Club and Mr. Repanich.
Mr. Nick Repanich as a citizen and ex -Mayor of the City recommended
that the City open Seattle Street from Kitsap to Bay. This could help
alleviate the traffic problem on Bay St.
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Mr. Clarence Dahlke presented a sketch on revising the traffic flow at
the Hi Joy Bowl on Bethel Avenue to the Street Committee for consider-
ation.
Mr. Ken Barrett informed the Council, that he is opening a service for
maintenance of the two way radio equipment now in use by the Police,
Fire and Public Works Department and submitted a proposal on a monthly
basis showing the service charges. His place of business is located
at 1590 Bay.
Mr. Mike Koch, attorney for Mrs. Hazel Chackel, 1636 Bay, requested the
Council to postpone the hearing on the petition for vacation of a portion
of Depot Street until the next meeting, January 24, 1977, in order that
Mrs. Chackel. and Mr. James Wilson, petitioners could get together and
work out some problems. Council approved the hearing be reset for 7:30
P.M., January 24, 1977.
Councilman Wilson reported that the Fire Committee had reviewed the
request of Mr. Huth of 1819 Bay Street that the Fire Zone be changed
to Fire Zone #3 on his property. The recommendation of the Committee
is that the request be denied and a waiver be granted by the Council
allowing Mr. Huth to build on the property with the restrictions as set
forth in a letter to be issued by the Fire Marshal and approved by the
City Building Inspector. Councilman Wilson moved that the above be
approved. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Ordinance #999
relating to the installation of fire hydrants was approved and passed
by the Council.
City Engineer reported that the notice of the closing of Harrison Street
has been completed. Councilman Wilson moved that the Street and Alley
Committee be empowered to implement the changes in traffic routes and
set the date on which the implementation will take effect and give the
public at least one week prior notice. Seconded and carried.
Mayor Pro-Tempore declared a recess at 8:35 P.M. to reconvene at 8:50 P.M.
Councilman Libby reported that the Sewer Committee had met with Sewer
District #5 and had discussed the agreement prepared by CH2M relative
to the interlocal transmission and treatment of sewerage and came to
the conclusion that the agreement was not desirable, and it appears
that the two entities, (City and Sewer District #5) could and should
build a plant at Retsil, run transmission lines from City to treatment
plant and join with Sewer District 45 as a regional project and not
consider the alternate as recommended by CH2M to cross Sinclair inlet
at Ross Point and use the treatment facilities of Bremerton at their
Charleston Plant. It was determined that the cost would be nearly
equal to the two entities. Councilman Libby moved that the Council not
sign the agreement adopting Alternate 113. Seconded. Councilman Wilson
stated that she would not sign the agreement in its present form.
Councilman Roos concurred with Councilman Wilson, and also, he needed
input before deciding what action to take. Councilman Libby stated
that the Council should get additional fact sheets. Attorney stated
that Bremerton signed the agreement subject to approval by bonding
attorney and city attorneys. Commissioner Mahan addressed the Council
stating the history of the project and how things had progressed to
this point. He also stated he would like the Council to not decide
against the project as submitted until they could attend a meeting on
Wednesday, January 19, at the City Hall in Bremerton, when CH2M, Jim
Ellis and representatives from the State EPA will be present to discuss
any problem with the entities. Councilman Haberlach moved to table
until the next regular Council meeting. Seconded and carried.
Mr. Al Lindsay again asked the Council of the status of the Animal
Control amendment and was informed that this will be presented to the
Council in the near future.
Attorney McCluskey informed Council that all the easements on the
Bremerton Intertie have been completed except the one on the Torgeson
property and the City had agreed to purchase a strip of the Torguson
property approximately 50 feet by 380 feet for the amount of $400,00.
He reported the City had agreed to pay the Torqusons the sum of $100.00
for an easement across the balance of the property and the attorney for
the Torgusons had offered to pay z the real estate transfer tax and
the cost of the title insurance, amounting to $16.45 and the City could
pay the other half. Councilman L. Caldwell moved that the City pay
one half the cost of the real property transfer tax and one half the
title insurance cost in the amount of $16.45. Seconded and lost with
three yeas and four nays.
Attorney McCluskey informed Council that he had been in contact with
the attorney for the Exxon Service Station at Westbay and they feel
there is a value to the taking of the exit from the center entrance to
the station in the amount of $28,000.00 computed on the potential of
the extra exit. Attorney stated that in his opinion, the City has the
right to protect life and property under the police powers and that this
closure of the exit from the center entrance is a traffic hazard, and
they would still have three entrances and two exits, Attorney also
stated that in his opinion, the chances of losing such a case, if it
would go to court, would be about 250. On motion by Councilman Lee
Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council instructed the Attorney to
leave the situation as is and leave any further action up to the Exxon
Company.
Councilman Roos moved that the Attorney prepare an Ordinance requiring
all public buildings to have restrooms available for the public.
Seconded and lost with three yeas and four nays.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council set the
date of hearing on the petition for vacation of a portion of Bank Street
by the American Legion on February 14, 1977 at 7.30 P.M. and the
petition of Wicks Homes, Inc. at 8.00 P.M. on February 14, 1977, re-
questing a vacation of an unnamed street adjacent to High Avenue.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the payment of the annual dues of the City to the South Kitsap
Chamber of Commerce for the year 1977 in the amount of $30.00.
Clerk read letter from the South Kitsap Hospital District requesting
an extension on the permit for one year to maintain an office for
Primary Care Clinic in a mobile home and also for the addition of a
second mobile home for the housing of additional physicians at 1103
Bethel. Avenue. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to allow the extension.
Seconded. Councilman Libby wants to withhold any action on the matter
until review can be made to see that the operation is the same as orig-
inally intended and that the office will be an emergency type operation.
Councilman Wilson moved to table until Committee can study the matter.
Seconded and carried. Mayor appointed Councilman Libby to serve on the
Parks and Playgrounds Committee for this one matter. Councilman Wilson
said she would not participate as Councilman Libby wants to be involved.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the request of Dyad Construction Company for their December
progress payment subject to audit and corrections, if any, by the Clerk's
office.
Councilman Lee Caldwell suggested that the Council consider the sale
of the MitchellStreet property, using the procged � fQr a new public
works building, and use the old public works bua`1gifor a fire station
with sleep -in faciltiies. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that an
appraisal be made of the Mitchell Street building, seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Haberlach, seconded and carried, Council approved
the payment of the bills (Vouchers #2701 thru #2803) in the amount of
$16,382.16 and the December payroll in the amount of $32,410.46.
Meeting adjourned at 11:02 P.M.
Clerk ..,``: L ,,9� Mayor
(Pro Tempo e)