01/24/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
January 24, 1977
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, Libby and Haberlach. Also present,
Engineer Knobbs, Attorney McCluskey and Chief Weatherill. Chief of Police
Mares absent because of illness. .
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the January 10, 1977 meeting as circulated with
the following corrections. Page 1, Paragraph 5, line 1, after Dahlke,
insert "is to Page 3, paragraph 3, line 3, after works, delete "building"
and insert "property".
Mr. Tom Kearnes, Marty Dirks and Jim Campbell of Kramer, Chin & Mayo,were
present and Tom Kearns addressed the Council on the progress of the inter --
tie. He stated that the contractor could not make the connection with
the Bremerton line at Anderson Creek Station as there was no way in which
the line could be turned off by Bremerton. He further stated the project
should be completed in February and a punch list is being prepared of the
items which will have to be completed by the contractor. He also informed
Council of the slide and disruption of the 16" line, telephone underground
lines, electric lines and damage to private. property on Melcher Street
from Sherman to P. O. Boulevard, stating that the complete cause may never
be known. Mr. Kearns suggested the City install additional restraints on
the pipe joints in that area by physically tying them together with straps.
Mr. Kearns informed Mr. Henyon of Henyon TV Service that the Contractor
will clean the debris and sand up in that area.
Mr. Merrill Kimball, Chairman of Fathoms Float Committee inquired of the.
Council as to availability of a building they could use to store the Float
for an extended time to prepare it for the upcoming parade on April 16,
1977. The trailer, with float is 45 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 14
feet high. On motion by Councilman Geiger,seconded and carried, Council
approved a Committee consisting of Councilman Haberlach and Councilman
Libby with power to act, to assist Mr. Kimball in finding a suitable place
to store and prepare the float.
Mrs. Neda Heng informed Council of a dog problem in her area and that
upon contacting Sergeant Benton, was spoken to in an other than pleasant
manner. Mayor Powers will investigate this charge.
Mr. Clarence Dahlke informed Council that the catch basin at Bay and
Rockwell is a potential danger spot to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Matter referred to Street Committee.
Councilman Wilson moved that the Fare Marshal be allowed to attend a fire
investigation seminar in Vancouver, Washington on February 16, 17 and 18,
1977 and be allowed expenditures not to exceed $150.00. Seconded and
carried.
Councilman Wilson requested that the 1970 Police vehicle he transferred
to the Fire Department for their use. Referred to Finance Committee.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported there has been no progress as yet on the
exchange of property by the City with Mrs. Hussey, 1010 Bay Street, rel-
ative to widening Bay Street at the West boundary of the Bayview Building
Complex.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the Fire & Light Committee consider
the feasibility of the installation of pre-emption equipment at both Sidney
and Bay and Westbay. Seconded and carried.
The matter of diagonal parking on Frederick Street from Prospect to Bay
referred to Street and Alley Committee.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
that there will be no right turns on red at the entrance from the South
at Sidney and Bay.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that there be one hour parking on the West
side of Prospect Street between Kitsap and Bank Street. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend that there also be one hour parking on
the East side of Prospect, from Kitsap to Prospect Alley. Seconded and
lost with five nays and two yeas. Original motion carried.
Commissioner Mahan addressed the Council as to the matter of the Inter-
governmental contract relative to sewage waste treatment which was tabled
at the last meeting. Councilman Geiger moved to remove the motion from
the table, seconded and carried. Commissioner Mahan informed the Council
of the intent of the County in the matter of the metro type sewer system
of the five years experience in the treatment plant field, and other
items along this line. Also, both Commissioners Lobe and Horsley added
their thoughts to the matter. They also stated that Bremerton had given
the City a deadline of February 1, 1977 to decide if they will join in
the contract and they asked the Council to postpone the matter until
Monday, January 31, 1977, at which time another meeting will be held
with the Council to bring them representatives of other cities from the
King County area who will support the King County Metro System. On
motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council tabled the
matter until 7:30 P.M.., January 31, 1977.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 9:10 P.M. to reconvene at 9:25 P.M.
Mr. Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers reported that the City is still
in contention on the application for Federal funding from the Public Corks
Act for the one million gallon reservoir. Mr. McCullough stated there
was an error made by the computer of the EDA and there will be another 2
to 4 billion dollars available. Mr. McCullough also stated that they
should have the amended application completed by March 1, 1977.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance No. 1000 vacating a portion of Depot Street on
the petition of Mr. James Wilson, described as follows: Southerly half
;.of Depot Street located between Lot 1, Block 2 and Lot 9 of Block 3, Plat
of Annapolis.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council set
the hearing date on the following Resolutions for the vacation of portions
of streets within the City of Port Orchard.
Resolution No. 1172; petition from American Legion Post #30 to
vacate the South 2.5 feet of that portion of Bank Street fronting
Lot 4, Block 8, S.M. Stevens for 7:30 P.M. February 14, 1977.
Resolution No. 1173, petition from Wicks Homes, Inc. to vacate that
portion of High Avenue lying Northeasterly of the Southeasterly
prolongation of the Southwesterly line of Lot 5, Block 2,, Nob Hill
Addition for 8:00 February 14, 1977.
Resolution No. 1174 petition from Mr. Kenneth Smith, etal, to
vacate that portion of Harrison Street, lying between Lots 5, 6
& 10, Block 7 and Lots 2, 3, 15 and 16, Block 8, First Addition
to Sidney for 8:15 P.M., February 14, 1977.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1175 authorizing the City Clerk to draw a reg.istered Warrant
in the amount of $214.29 to Kitsap County Bank from monies in the Water
Construction Fund, 1975 bearing interest at the rate of 52o per annum.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the annual dues to the South Kitsap Improvement Council in the
amount of $8.00 for the year 1977. Mayor Powers appointed Councilman
Alex Roos as delegate and Councilman Libby as alternate delegate.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council accepted the
resignation of Clarence Hovde from the Park Commission. Mr. Hovde resides
at 245 Fireweed Street.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the
Mayor to sign the amended contract with the Kitsap County Humane Society,
which placed a 60 day termination notice by either party in the contract.
City Clerk read letter From the law offices of Skeel, McKelvy, Henke,
Evenson & Betts, relative to a traffic ticket issued by Chief Alares to
Attorney S. Thomas Magnuson of the above firm, complimenting the City
for having a Chief of the caliber exhibited and further stated that he
would rather receive a ticket from "Captain Mares" than from any other
individual. Copy placed in personnel file for Chief Mares.
Attorney McCluskey stated he would have Attorney Sexton, who specializes
in contracts to review the insurance documents and contract of DYAD
Construction Co., relative to their liability coverage on the wash out
and damages to telephone cables, power lines and poles, damage to private
property and disruption of the water transmission line on the intertie
with Bremerton at Anderson Creek. The question arose if the City could
retain the progress payment in the approximate sum of $36,000.00 if
there is insufficient liability coverage. Attorney also stated that the
final judgement was not entered until January 14, and"30 days must lapse
before we do anything on the parking for postal workers and patrons.
The Street Committee. has a possible solution to the problem.
Chief Weatherill stated that quotes on a new hose tower (expected to be
in the $2,500.00 area) are in the $5,000.00 area. Council stated that
this would be carried over to the next budget year.
Councilman Libby read letter from a Brady Miller, South Colby School,
relative to changes and additions to the facilities of the City. Council-
man Libby invited Mr. Brady and his parents to attend the next meeting.
Also, he asked the Council to consider having each school select a student
from their Civics classes to attend the Council on a regular basis to
learn the operations of the City and how government on a small scale
operates. Council will review the request and report at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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