10/24/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 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:
Attorney riehl, Engineer Knobbs, Chief weatherill and Chief Mares.
Mayor Powers led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, the minutes of the
October 10, 1977 meeting were approved as circulated with the following
corrections:
1. Page 1, paragraph 16, dine 3, change federal government to City and
State government.
2. Page 2, paragraph 1, line 2, change Morton Street to Seattle Street
and Coles Lane to Seattle Avenue.
Engineer Knobbs reported on meeting held October 19, 1977 with the state
Highway Department. Several of the issues discussed were the by-pass
project, widening of Bethel Avenue, widening Blackjack Creek bridge and
improvements on the Bethel. Avenue -Highway 160 "Y" intersection. Engineer
Knobbs stated he felt this was a very productive meeting.
Street and Alley Committee informed Council that the two bids received at
the OctoberlDthmeeting for the street and sidewalk improvement for Srouf.e
Street were,
1. Valley Cement, in the amount of $18,144.46
2. Gibson & Rohde Cement Finishing in the amount $19,091.42
Both Meeting all requirements of the bid specifications. Street and
Alley Committee recommends the Lowest and best bid of Valley Cement,
$18,144.46 be accepted.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
awarded contract for Sroufe Street improvement project to Valley Cement
of Auburn, Washington.
Engineer Knobbs requested that Council give consideration to amending the
present mobil home ordinance by.deleting the following statement from
Ordinance No. 899, "Pursuant to a certification that such mobil home meet
minimum standards as required by the State Department of Labor & Industries".
Mayor Powers directed Clerk and Engineer to prepare an amended ordinance
on this matter for the next regular council meeting.
Mayor Powers declared recess at 8:15 P.M. to reconvene at 8:25 P.M.
Entranco Engineers provided Council with the following details of bids
submitted to them on the 1 Million Gallon Reservoir and Transmission Line:
1.
Humphrey Construction
$283,682.00
2.
Lindbrook
294,680.00
3.
Solie Construction
338,804.00
4.
Valley Cement
358,675.00
5.
Sea Con
367,705.00
6.
Guy M. Ball
379,040.00
7.
KETA
380,529.00
8.
Shelrup Construction
387,960.00
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council, awarded the
contract for the 1 Million Gallon Reservoir and water transmission line
project to Humphrey Construction, contingent upon approval. of DSHS and
the City Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council authorized
Engineer to give contractor notice to proceed with construction of 1 Million
gallon reservoir and transmission line, based on approval of contract by
DSHS,Attorney and Clerk's office.
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Councilman Libby moved that Entranco Engineers be allowed to proceed with
the construction phase of contract for 1 million gallon reservoir and
transmission line. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No 1019, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 947,
(Chapter 13.08 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code) declaring an emergency
and revising the sewer charges for future sewer connections provided by
the City of Port Orchard, changing the basic charge from $125.00 to
$375.00 for each additional dwelling unit more than the original tap.
The applicant shall also pay the actual cost of labor, material, street
restoration and overhead as required in making the initial tap on the
City right-of-way.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council.
approved Resolution No. 1187, a resolution of the City of Port Orchard
authorizing the issuance of a registered warrant in the amount of $17,158.00
to Kitsap County Bank from any monies in the Water Construction Fund, 1975
and bearing interest at the rate of 52oper annum, to fund expenditures
for engineering services to Kramer, Chin and Mayo and to Dyad Construction
and the Bank of California (contract payment and retainage) for the months
of September and October, 1977.
Mayor instructed City Clerk to notify Valley Cement of acceptance of
their bid, and return bid bond to Gibson & Rohde Cement Finishing,
notifying them of Council's decision on the matter.
Clerk explained necessity of Council action on matter approving the new
position of fire fighter. This position had been filled inadvertently
without Council approval of a new position. After much discussion,
Councilman Wilson moved to approve the new position of Fire Fighter.
Seconded and lost with two yeas and five nos. Councilman Eugene Caldwell,
Geiger, Foos, Libby and flaberlach voting no. C rplete text of action taken see
tape of October 24, 1977 meeting.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell reported to Council many recommendations made
by the Planning Commission have not been brought before Council for action.
Mayor Powers instructed City Engineer to have City Planner make an itemized
list of Planning.'Commission recommendations for Council to study.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Clerk 3,( . `� Mayor