11/14/1977 - Regular - MinutesFort Orchard, Washington
November 14, 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 Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, the minutes of
the October 24, 1977 meeting were approved as circulated.
Ed Sundt requested Council allow special consideration on charges for water
and sewer tap fees for citizens who had paid for their building permit fees
before the new tap fees went into effect.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that all persons applying for water/sewer taps
who had acquired their building permit prior to the amending of the
ordinances governing water and sewer tap fees, should be charged the old tap
fees.
Councilman Wilson moved to table motion until the Attorney has a chance to
study matter. Seconded and carried.
Kay Doll., representing the Senior Citizen Group requesting use of the
Active Club Building, reported to Council on a meeting held with the Parks
and Recreation Committee. She also reported that she is applying for a
federally funded area agency grant and to be eligible for -this grant her
senior citizen groups must have a public sponsor. Mrs. Doll asked if the
Council would discuss the possibility of the City of Port Orchard acting
as their sponsor. Mayor Powers referred matter to the Attorney for his
recommendation.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the City of Port Orchard acting as sponsor for the Senior Citizens
on the federally funded grant application contingent on the Attorney's
approval.
Clerk read letter from Robert L. Price regarding his proposed exchange of
property between the City of Port Orchard and himself and his wife, and
asking if the City has come to any decision on the matter. Mayor Powers
informed Mr. Price, who was present at the meeting that no decision has
been made as of this date. Matter is in committee at present.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Chairman Police Committee reported the following
statistics for the Port Orchard Police Department in the years 1976 and
1977 were:
FELONIES TRAFFIC CRIMINAL
Total Loss Recovery
1976 129 36,578.03 32,069.39-, 231 52
1977 199 121,094.28 17,530.72 571 62
(as of Sept. 30)
Councilman Wilson moved that the City investigate the possibility of
issuing a call for bids on the installation of vandal proof street lights
for Port Orchard Boulevard.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to state installation of protective:
covers on key lights located at intersections and curves on Port Orchard
Boulevard. Seconded and carried.
Original amended notion seconded and carried.
Scott Rappleye, president of the Volunteer Firemen's Association explained
the duties of a paid Fire Fighter employed by the City and how the City of
Port Orchard benefits by his presence.
Councilman Wilson moved that Council approve the new position of fire
Fighter with the position effective as of October 3, 1977. Seconded
and carried, with 6 yeas and 1 no. Councilman Flaberlach voting no.
Dan Trippel, Fire Fighter, approached Mayor and Council concerning their
decision to began the Fire Fighter position effective October 3, 1977.
Mr. Trippel stated he had signed the CETA contract for the position of
Fire Fighter in August, 1977 in good faith that the position was an
approved position. Fie feels it is only fair that the position be effective
as of the date the contract was signed by.the City. Mayor Powers referred
matter to Attorney for clarification on which data of entry .into the
system is legal.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1188, a resolution in which the City of Port
Orchard acknowledges the vacation of the following described property
by operation of law, and makes no claim to the said property:
That certain alley 10 feet in width running in an easterly and
westerly direction and lying between Lot 10, Block 20, and Lot
17, Block 25, Plat of Annapolis, according to plat recorded in
Volume 1 of Plats, pages 45 and 46, Kitsap County, Washington.
Councilman Roos, Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman, informed Council
on meeting with South Kitsap Senior Citizens relevant to their use of the
Active Club Building five days a week from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. for
senior citizen activities. After much discussion, Councilman Eugene
Caldwell moved that Council allow South Kitsap Senior Citizens use of
Active Club Building five days a week during the hours of 9:30 A.M. to
2:30 P.M.. Seconded. Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to include.
scheduling and fees to be negotiated at a later date. Seconded and
carried. Original amended motion- seconded and carried,
Councilman, Libby reported that the Water/Sewer Committee now has the third
quarter Utilities Operating Statement and expects to have a recommendation
for Council on matter of complaints pertaining to new water rates.
Mayor Powers declared recess at 9:00 P.M. to reconvene at 9:10 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the issuing of a call for bids on the Perry Avenue Water Main.
Fire Chief explained advantages of the "Jet -axe", a mechanical device used
by firemen during fires. He further stated that the company leasing this
device is discontinuing their lease program for "Jet -axes". The City of
Port Orchard can buy the "Jet -axe." if so desired.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council authorized the
purchase of the "Jet -axe" for the Fare Department at the price of $1.25.00,
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1021, an ordinance of the City of Port Orchard creating a
construction fund within the Water -Sewer Utilities to be known as "Perry
Avenue Water Main Construction Fund - 1977" for handling receipts and
disbursements of EDA funded Project No. 07-51--04306.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1020, and ordinance amending Chapter Three (3) of Ordinance
No. 1006 and Ordinance No. 899, Zoning ordinance of the City of Port Orchard
which deletes the sentence: pursuant to certification that such mobile
home meets minimum construction standards as required by the State
Department of Labor and Industries.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1022, an ordinance specifying and adopting a system or
plan providing for additions to and betterments and extensions of the
waterworks utility of the City, including the sanitary sewerage system
as part thereof declaring the estimated cost thereof as nearly as may be;
providing for the issuance of $278,000.00 par value of "Water and Sewer
Revenue Bonds, 1977" of the City to obtain a part of the funds with which
to pay the cost of such system or plan; creating a bond redemption fund;
faxing the date, interest rate, maturities, form, denomination, terms.
and covenants of such bonds; and providing for the sale of such bonds as
a single bond to the Economic Development Administration, United States
Department of Commerce.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1023, an ordinance of the City of Port Orchard creating
a construction fund within the Water -Sewer Utilities to be known as "One
MG Water Storage Construction Fund - 1977" for handling receipts and
disbursements of EDA funded Project No. 07-91-02097-0.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved the
bills (Vouchers #3790 - #3901) in the amount of $64,899.06 and approved
the October payroll in the amount of $37,619.02.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Clerk-_�r- Mayor
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