06/13/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 13, 1977
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Councilmen present: Eugene Caldwell, Lee
Caldwell, Robert Geiger, Alex Roos, Dave Libby and Frank Haberlach.
Councilman Mary Wilson excused. Also present: Attorney McCluskey, Engin-
eer Knobbs, Chief Mares and Chief Weatherill.
Mayor led Council and audience in Pledge of Allegiance.
Onmotion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the May 23, 1977 meeting as circulated.
Mrs.. Marilyn Erhardt, 897 Beach Drive, informed the Council of the proposed
policy for parking during the Fathoms of Fun Carnival, stating there will be
flyers placed on each vehicle in the parking lots informing them that the
area will be closed for parking during the carnival stay, the date the
carnival will arrive and depart and also alternate streets available for
parking and that there will be no tickets placed on those cars during the
carnival stay. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried,
Council approved the proposal.
Mr. Russ Lombard, Old Clifton Road, asked if the Council would consider
a petition for annexation of that property West of SR 16, bounded on the
South by Old Clifton Road, on the West by Anderson Hill Road and on the
North by Sinclair Inlet. Council stated it had no objections to such a
petition.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1011. requiring certain provisions for the keep-
ing of animals and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Al Erhart, 897 Beach Drive, 1977 Chairman .for the Fathoms of Fun,
discussed with the Council the pedestrian and traffic control during the
Hydro races. Chief Mares informed the Council that he could maintain
control during that period with five of his regular parrolmen and five
others for about $850.00. It was stated that there may be Sheriff Reserve
Officers available from the. County and Chief Mares stated that the
reserve forces would team up with the regular patrolmen. Councilman
Eugene Caldwell stated that the cost to the taxpayers of the City for
the Fathoms of Fun is growing each year and that someone will have to
help bear the cost. It was stated that the fathoms ends up with between
$500.00 and $600.00 at the end of the festivities. Mr. Erhart stated he
would pay half" the difference between the cost of the hydro policing and
the cost of policing the Dingy Derby last year out of his pocket if nec-
essary. On motion by Councilman Geiger, Council approved the Chief to
use five additional patrolmen and acquire the reserves from the County
to act as a team. Seconded and carried.
Chairman Lee Caldwell, Street Committee, informed Council that his
Committee had reviewed the request (petition) of Port Orchard Carpets
to vacate a portion of Cedar Street abutting their property and the
Committee recommendation is that the petition be denied for the following:
(1) draft from the State showing what portions of the right of way on
Bethel Avenue which the ,State may need was not received, and (2) there
was not sufficient parking area as required. On motion by Councilman
Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the recommendation
of the Street Committee and denied the petition.
After considerable discussion on the parking in the downtown area and Bay
Street, Council, on motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried
approved the hoods be removed from the meters and that the courtesy ticket
be discontinued. Chairman Lee Caldwell of the Street Committee informed
Council that a more detailed study of the downtown parking conditions
will be made and there is a possibility that some assistance may be
available from the University of Washington. Council discussed the fines
and penalties for traffic (parking) violations and on motion by Councilman
Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, approved that an Ordinance be prepared
for Council consideration at the June 27th meeting, adjusting the meter
violation to $2.00 and if not paid within 72 hours the meter violation
will be $5.00.
Councilman Geiger stated he needs input from the other Councilmen on
use and places to allocate the Federal Shared Revenues.
Mayor declared a recess for 20 minutes at 9:00 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
Chairman Libby, Water, Sewer Committee, informed Council that the
Committee had reviewed all available data relative to selection of a
consulting firm to prepare all documents necessary for Federal and State
grants to construct a secondary treatment plant, prepare the design of
the plant and to proceed with the call for bids and the construction of
the facilities, and the recommendation of the Committee is Kramer, Chin
& Mayo. Councilman Libby moved that the firm of Kramer, Chin & Mayo be
retained by the City as the consulting engineering firm to conduct the
business to construct the new secondary treatment plant. Seconded.
Councilman Roos spoke at length against the Council voting on the subject
at this time. He further stated that Sewer District 5 should be considered
and that they should have a vote in selection of the firm. Councilman
Geiger moved to table the motion until a future meeting. Seconded and
carried.
Engineer reported that the State will start preparing the change fronting
Howe Motor Company by installing a no left turn at their easterly entrance
this coming week.
Engineer reported that the restrooms at Central and Givens playfields
have been closed completely because of the vandalism. Councilman Roos
moved that the restrooms at Central and Givens be open from 8:00 A.M.
to dusk each day. Seconded. Councilman Haberlach moved that the above motion be
amended,that the restrooms not be opened until the spring lock closets
have been installed. Seconded and carried. Amended motion carried.
Mr. Richard Warren, KCM, reported the supplier (Grayco) of the roof on
the reservoir will be doing some testing on the problem and then they
will repair the roof.
Chief Mares informed Council he is placing leaflets on those cars in the
3 hour parking area, that the limits will be enforced giving the parkers
some leeway in time.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1183, authorizing an Interagency Agreement with
the County of Kitsap to have certain streets within the City repaired and
paved.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1182 authoring the City Clerk to issue a registered warrant
in the amount of $18,890.04 at 5z% interest to the Kitsap County Bank for any
:ponies from the Water Construction Fund, 1975.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1184, designating a representative to the Kitsap County
Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the request of Mr. Everett Strode, Chairman, "Port Orchard 500"
to close Kendall Street from Sidney to Cline between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00
P.M., July 4, 1977.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the "By -Pass Agreement" which the
Street Committee, the County and the State had informally agreed upon
be approved by the Council and the Council approve the Mayor to sign this
agreement. Seconded. Councilman Haberlach stated that this is a waste
of money and we should wait until SR 16 is completed before we enter into a
study. Council -man Geiger also wants to wait until SR 16 is completed.
On the vote, the Council split three for and three against. Councilman
Haberlach moved to table for two weeks. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council concurred
with the Mayor that the Planning Commission have the necessary hearings
to reclassify the area on the Comprehensive Plan surrounding the Kitsap
County Courthouse from -Commercial to Residential High.
Matter of lengthening the two boat slabs at the boat Launch referred to
Park Committee for review and recommendations.
Om motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the City Engineer write a letter to State Highway Department
requesting that two cable -suspended cross walk signs be installed on
SR 160; (1) East of Dairy Queen and, (2) crosswalk at Rockwell Ave.
Councilman Geiger moved that the bills (Warrants No. 3246 - 3363) in the
amount of $33,947-88 and the May payrolls in the amount of $37,953.01
be approved. Seconded. Councilman Geiger moved to amend that the warrant
for the #9 Dyad Construction Company percentage payment be approved for
payment after audit by the Clerks office. Seconded and carried. Original
motion as amended carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Clerk / "/r Mayor