08/08/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 8, 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.
Mayor Powers led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, minutes
of the July 25, 1977 meeting were approved with the following
addition: Clerk read letter from Delores Steichen, Parks Commission
requesting special consideration for the Parks Commission in the
City's decision as whether or not to acquire the Robert Price
property adjacent to Blackjack Creek for the City's use.
Anita Sanford, introduced the royalty court for the Kitsap County
Fair & Rodeo. Members of the royalty court explained the events
and attractions of this year's fair and rodeo and presented Mayor
Powers with an honorary white hat.
Mr. Yingling, representing Fire District V , explained to Mayor and
Council the budget allocations for the levy proposal which is to
pay paramedics salaries for the year 1978 which was adopted July 25,
1977 with ordinance #1013. Mr. Yingling also stated this levy
will be an annual item.
Mayor Powers opened the Public Hearing for Rezone request submitted
by Janaszak Co., Inc. for property located along the north side of
Dwight Street approximately 60 feet west of Cline Avenue.
Clerk read letter from Planning Commission recommending approval of
this rezone request with the following conditions:
1. Construction is subject to the plot plan and architectural
design as submitted as part of this rezone application.
2. That the surface drainage from the site shall not exceed
the present rate of flow.
3. That the City Engineer first approve the suitability of
the existing sewer line and/or new sewer line prior to
final approval by the City Council and the issuing of a
building permit.
4. That the City Engineer review and consider improvement
(upgrading) of the Dwight Street right of way from
Cline Avenue to the westerly boundary of the proposed
development.
Mayor Powers asked if anyone present would like to speak for or against
this proposed rezone.
Councilman Haberlach moved that Council approve rezone request.
Seconded.
Councilman Roos moved to amend original motion.to read that developer
be required to construct street access to his property with curbs and a
sidewalk on one side. Seconded and carried with 6 yeas and 1 no.
Councilman Haberlach voting no.
Original amended motion seconded and carried.
Mayor declared Rezone Request approved and hearing adjourned.
Clerk opened and read one bid submitted for the,Police Haul-ster.
Sunset Northwest -- $3,963.04.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, bid
from Sunset Northwest was accepted by the Council.
Clerk was instructed to contact Sunset Northwest and order the
Haulster with specifications as previously set forth by the City
Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
approved purchase of new shoulder patches for the Fire Department
to replace old patches. Seconded and carried with 6 yeas and 1 no.
Councilman Haberlach voting no.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee reported his
committee has met with Highway Department relative to the signal
light at Bay and Sidney Street. He stated the State Highway
Department is going to move the push buttons and remove walk/don't
walk signs from Sidney Street to help aleviate the confusion for
pedestrians.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Safety Committee, reported there has been
an increasing number of accidents involving city owned vehicles.
After much discussion on what can be done to reduce or eliminate
carelessness on the part of the city employees driving these vehicles,
Mayor Powers referred matter to Safety Committee for further study.
Councilman Geiger, Finance Committee, informed Council his Committee
has not yet been able to contact the negotiator, who is out of town.
The Finance Committee is hoping to be in contact with him and have
a recommendation before the August 22, 1977 meeting.
Councilman Roos, Parks and Playgound Committee, moved that City
property adjacent to Blackjack Creek be included in the Comprehensive
Parks & Recreation Plan inventory. Seconded.
Attorney Dudley Perrine, representing Howe Motor Co. and Polly Gans
represent the Westbay Merchants Assn. spoke against incorporating
the Blackjack Creek area in the Parks inventory for the reasons
listed below:
1. Each maintains that their firm did all the fill and rip -rap
on their respective sides of Blackjack Creek to create the
property in question.
2. There is no need for a park in this area and it would only
create more of a traffic problem than exists in this area
now.
3. Mr. Perrine spoke of an agreement Howe Motor Co. signed with
the City at the time they did the fill work, giving them
permission to use the filled land area for a period of time free.
Councilman Geiger moved to table motion until Attorney has a chance to
interpret language of agreement signed by City and Howe Motor Co.
Seconded and carried.
Councilman Haberlach moved that Council adopt policy of charging a
returnable $75.00 cleaning and vandalism deposit for groups wanting
to rent the Active Club Building on a one time basis only. Seconded
and carried with 5 yeas and 1 no. Haberlach voting no.
Mayor Powers called recess at 9:35 to reconvene at 9:50 P.M.
Councilman Libby, Water/Sewer Committee reported that the majority of
items on the punch list prepared by Engineer Knobbs and representatives
of Dyad Construction Co. have been corrected, with the final inspection
of the Bremerton Water Tntertie scheduled for August 12, 1977.
Clerk read letter from. Mrs. Elsie Johnson, 1410,Flower regarding brush
on adjacent property obstructing her view when entering the city street
from her private driveway. Engineer Knobbs questioned the location of
property lines in this area. Mayor referred matter to the Street and
Alley Committee for recommendation.
Clerk reported on letter received from the U.S.E.P.A. relative to
reimbursement of entitlement funds for the Westbay Interceptor. With
this reimbursement of $7,955.00 the current total is $37,355.00.
Attorney McCluskey reported on meeting he had with Street and Alley
Committee regarding the overnight parking problem near the Marina.
He recommended that a particular area be set aside as overnight parking
area with signs posted stating that overnight parking is by permit only.
The Marina could be designated as the agency to issue the permits as
Long as there is no discrimination against any overnight packers. This
can not be for marina users only. After much discussion Mayor Powers
referred matter to Street and Alley Committee for further study and
recommendation.
Councilman Wilson proposed that the City Attorney, City Engineer and
the Water/Sewer Committee be instructed to explore type of ordinance
which would set up a regulation for storm water sewage so any developer
conning into this area would know what the regulations are. Mayor
instructed City Attorney and City Engineer to ascertain what ordinances
other cities have to serve this purpose, then meet with the Water/Sewer
Committee to study this matter.
on motion by Councilman Geiger, Council directed City Engineer to
investigate the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian overpass over
Sidney at Bay Street. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Libby moved to remove from table, motion concerning retaining
the services of Kramer, Chin & Mayo, Inc. to construct the Secondary
Treatment Plant. Seconded,
Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved to amend original motion to include
CH2M. Mayor Powers ruled amendment out of order because it changes the
complete intent of original motion.
on original motion by Councilman Libby, Council voted to retain the
services of Kramer, Chin and Mayo, Inc. to design and construct the
Secondary Treatment Plant. Seconded and carried, with 4 yeas and 3 nos.
Councilman Roos, Wilson and Eugene Caldwell voting no.
Councilman Roos moved to remove item #1 (Letter from Attorney Olson RE;
change of Comprehensive Plan and issuance. of Special Use Permit on the
Roland and Roland project) from unfinished business agenda which has
been turned over to the Planning Commission. Seconded and carried.
Mayor Powers instructed Engineer Knobbs to contact D.V. Corp. concerning
their plans as to whether or not they will be submitting the plot plan
and architectural design requested previously by the Council during their
rezone hearing.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the bills (Vouchers #3473 - #3566) in the amount of $34,923.93 and
approved the July payroll in the amount of $39,672.79.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
Clerk