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02/14/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington February 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 McCluskey, Engineer Knobbs; Chief Mares and Chief Weatherill. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the minutes of January 24, 1977 as circulated. Councilman Libby introduced Mr. Brady Miller of Southworth, who was invited to attend the meeting. Mr. Brady Miller, twelve years old, had previously written a letter to the Council requesting the Council to consider certain items which would make the City a better place for young and senior adults to live and enjoy their personal activities. Mr. Miller addressed the Council and informed them of the survey taken of both young and senior adults with the following results: Number of persons surveyed - 40 Items first on their minds 29 Pizza Bar 23 More park'facilities 21 Large department stores 20 Larger Library 38 Theatre 26 Hospital 26 Swimming pool 17 More bowling facilities Mayor Powers thanked and complimented Mr. Brady Miller on his presentation and his interest in the needs of the people. Mr. Allen West, Rt 3, Box 170, again addressed the Council_ relative to parking for the postal employees, and asked the Council when some action will be taken. Mayor Powers stated the Street Committee has some ideas ✓ on the solution to the problem and this will be discussed with the City Attorney, with some action to be taken by the next Council meeting. Mr. Floyd Peterson addressed the Council and again offered the parking lot on Prospect Street at the East corner of Sidney for the sum of $12,500.00. Matter will be considered by the Council. Mr. Carl Schwartz, Administrator of the Primary Care Clinic of the South Kitsap Hospital District, addressed the Council explaining the function, the alternatives and the procedures by which they will proceed on primary care in the future. On their request for an extension an the use of the mobile unit, Council approved the request for the balance of'1977, and on their request for one additional mobile unit to be moved and situated adjacent to the existing unit, the Council approved that the mobile unit could be installed and used"until the end of 1977, on motion by Council- man Roos, seconded and carried. On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the Veterans of Foreign Mars to hold their Loyalty Day parade on Saturday, April 30, 1977, beginning at 11:00 A.M. Councilman Roos asked about reimbursing the City for the overtime by the City employees. Chief Mares stated that the amount expected to be spent would be $400.00. and the money is in the budget. Councilman Wilson reported that the Committee has not, at this date considered the installation of pre-emption equipment at Sidney and Bay and Westbay. On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council directed the Clerk's Office to send notices to those businesses that are not in compliance with Ordinance #999. The recommendation of the Fire & Light Committee to transfer the 1970 patrol vehicle to the Fire Department referred to the Finance Committee. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the Mayor sign the agreement with the County on the study of a by --pass road between SR 16 and Bethel Avenue upon approval by City Attorney. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the passage of Ordinance #1003, vacating a portion of High Avenue, Lot 5, Block 2, Nob Hill Addition. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the passage of Ordinance #1002 vacating a portion of Bank Street fronting Lot 4, Block 8, S.M. Stevens Plat. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council denied the petitions of Mr. Walter A. Lamphere, Maple Street, for the vacation of a portion of Grandview, and the petition of Janeszak Co. Inc. 713 Bay eta, for the vacation of a portion of Cedar Street. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the up --dating of the Park Comprehensive Park Plana, relative to possible application to the IAC for development funds on a 250 - 75% basis. Councilman Libby informed Council that the Mitchel shed is now available for the Fathoms float, and the float will be moved into it and be completed for the summer festivities. Councilman Libby also informed Council that the draft of the animal control amendment to accomodate livestock is in Committee and that recommendations will be presented at the next meeting. Councilman Libby moved that the motion, tabling the CH2M joint sewer agreement with Bremerton, Retsil, Port Orchard and Kitsap County be removed .from the table. Seconded and carried. Councilman Libby moved that the Council not accept the Sinclair Inlet Disposal Agreement and that the Council not sign the agreement. Seconded. Councilman Wilson stated that the City should be with the regional plan with Charleston treatment as this is the most efficient and most beneficial for the area, Councilman Wilson also stated that with due respect to Mr. Knobbs, she did not believe that his figures were correct. Councilman Eugene Caldwell stated it only made sense that the more the services, the less the treatment would cost and with 60,000 customers in the City of Bremerton, anybody would know the cost would be less than this area with 3100 customers and that the City should join with the County and Bremer- ton. On the vote on the motion, Councilman Roos, Wilson and Eugene Cald- well voted nay and Councilmen Lee Caldwell, Geiger, Libby and Haberlach voted yes. Motion passed. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the City select alternate #2 (Retsil-Port Orchard, with secondary treatment plant ' installed at Retsil). Seconded and carried. Letter will be written to CH2M informing them of the City's decision, the rejection of Alternate #3 and requesting the completion of Phase One Studies be undertaken. Mayor called a recess at 9:15 P.M. to reconvene at 9:30 P.M. Councilman Libby moved that Ordinance #1004 amending Ordinance #946 by adding a new category (Multiple Dwelling Service) for consumption of 5,000 gallons or less at a basic charge of $5.50, and the over run charge of 50� per 1, 000 gallons from. 5, 001 to 15,000, gal:- with all consumption .over 15,000 gallons at the rate of 40� per 1,000 gallons to 50,� per 500 gallons. Seconded. Councilman Geiger moved to increase the multiple service charge to $6.50 basic charge, (froze $5.50) and the over run charge from 50� per 500 gallons to 50� per 1,000 gallons. Seconded and lost. Original motion carried. Chief Mares reported that the one hour parking on Bay Street is working out quite well. Also, that they can get the use of a gas pump with non leaded gas, on a 24 hour per day basis at Wilkins Distributing, Co., at the current price of 54c�. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Ordinance #1001 relative to parking on the West side of Prospect Street between Kitsap and Bank Streets be limited to one (1) hour between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. except on Saturdays, Sudnays and Holidays. Seconded and carried. Street Committee will consider appropriate amendments to Parking Ord- inance #975 relative to Parking Lot #1 (D Lot), restricting parking between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council rejected the complaint faded by Attorneys Stafford and Scholfield on behalf of Debbie M. McCue vs City and Patrolman Zuber, and referred the matter to City Attorney and City insurance carrier. Street and Alley Committee will review request by the Library for controlled parking fronting the library on Prospect Street. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the Mayor to appoint ,Tames F. Svensson, 332 Tracy No. to the unexpired term of Clarence Hovde. Letter of Richard E. Elmore, relative to bridging from Ross Point across Sinclair inlet by using carriers, received and noted. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council accepted the offer of Mr. A. M. Parker to deed a strap 200 feet wide by 452 feet long along Blackjack Creek with the commitment of the City to join with the County and continue Fireweed Road East to meet with Salmonberry Road. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council accepted the resignation of Doris A. Stewart, 1110 Bethel, from the Planning Commission, effective February 13, 1977, for health reasons. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council rescinded Ordinance #1000 (Vacating a portion of Depot Street, passed and approved January 24, 1977) and the matter be tabled until a later date. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the sending of a letter to the Commander of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard requesting that the Mayor and the City Council be invited to participate in welcoming ceremonies for incoming naval vessels. Matter of the installation of a cross -walk running westerly from the Standard (Chevron) Station across Bay Street referred to Street and Alley Committee to review and recommend with the assistance of the City Engineer and Police Chief. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council, approved that Fathoms of Fun look for another area to place the Carnival activities as the City Council will not allow the carnival to be placed on City parking areas. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the payment of the bills in the amount of $94,010.81 (Vouchers #2804 -- 2931) and the January payrolls be accepted in the amount of $35,577.31. Adjourned at 11:06 P.M. 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