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09/12/1977 - Regular - MinutesP Port Orchard, Washington September 12, 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 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 August 22, 1977 meeting were approved as circulated. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sutton, Economy Cleaners, 1610 Bay Street appeared before the Council to register a complaint on the new water rate system. Mrs. Sutton stated that she feels businesses who depend upon water, are being penalized with the higher overrun charge. Mr. Glen Greseth, Port Orchard Nursery, 1012 Mitchell, expressed a concern over the new rates also. Mayor Powers referred matter to Water/Sewer Committee to reassess the water rates. Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Police Committee, reported to Council that the new scooter has been recieved by the Police Department and is in use at the present time. On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the allowance of monies to purchase 25 video tapes for the Police Department. Funds are to be provided within the Police Department budget by an appropriation from Current Expense fund if deemed necessary. Councilman Eugene Caldwell expressed need of radio for the new scooter. He stated the Police Committee is trying to work it into the new budget for the year 1978. Councilman Nilson moved that the City be empowered to issue a call for bids for a new hose tower, with the contract running into the 1978 budget Year, allowing for payment after January 24, 1978. Seconded and carried. On motion by Councilman Wilson, Council approved of $216.45 for Emergency Medical Training at Olympic College for three Volunteer Firemen. Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to state that payment of EMT Training will be paid from the Public Works Employment Act anti -recession funds. - 1976 Fiscal Assistance Fund. Original amended motion seconded and carried. Clerk opened and read bid submitted for the street and siedwalk improve- ment on Sroufe Street between Sidney Avenue and West Avenue. Mayor Powers turned bid over to the Street and Alley Committee and the City Engineer for review and their consideration. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council approve and sign the Consultant agreement with Entranco Engineers7 Company for the Bay Street By -Pass Study at a cost of $99,835.00. John Bannon of Entranco Engineers explained the basic procedure they follow in making a study of this kind. After much discussion on the matter, motion was seconded and carried. On motion. by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved and signed the agreement with the State Highway Department for the Bay Street By -Pass Study. Councilman Lee Caldwell reported to Council on meeting held with Pete Miller, State of Washington Safety Education Department. Mr. Miller stated there are several, courses and films available for the City's use. Mayor Powers referred matter to the Safety Committee for recommendation. Councilman Lee Caldwell requested Council authorize Clerk to draft an ordinance revising cost of overtime parking fines for Marina parking lot. After much discussion, Mayor referred matter to the Police Committee for their recommendation. g Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Police Committee, reported on committee decision to not recommend placing of parking fine boxes in the downtown area, for the reason that there is a slot at the Police Department where fines can be paid after hours and the cost of placing a box with envelopes in the downtown area would be prohibitive. Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee, stated his committee recommends rejection of bid received for improvements on Sroufe Street between Sidney Avenue and West Avenue due to the total being 10% higher than the City Engineer's estimate of costs. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell., seconded and carried, Council rejected the bid from Valley Cement for improvements to Sroufe Street and authorized a new call for bids. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to authorize Engineer Knobbs to survey the route for second half of Port Orchard Boulevard and to investigate costs of right-of-way aquisition for extension of Port Orchard Boulevard. Seconded and carried. Councilman Lee Caldwell reported to Council that Mr. Miller, State Safety Education has scheduled safety education sessions at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street for October 3, 4 and 5, from 8:30 -- 9:30 A.M. These safety meetings are concerning "office safety" and are open to the public. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council set the date of October 10, 1977, 8:00 P.M. for Public Hearing to gather public input on how the City of Port Orchard should allocate Federal Shared Revenue Funds. Special requests are to be sent to minority and senior citizen groups for their input. Mayor instructed Finance Committee to prepare information for Hearing Publication. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved closing restroom facilities at Givens Field and Central Playfield to the public until further notice.. The City's Public works and Park Department have not been able to keep up with the repairs needed because of constant vandalism of these facilities. Councilman Roos reported to Council on his trip to Spokane to appear before the I.A.C. Commission to apply for grant funds to construct Van Zee Park. This application was denied with I.A.C. staff recommendation that the City of Port Orchard reapply in March, 1978. Fire Chief Alvie Weatherill reported to Council the Fire Department has had 21 fire alarms within the last month. Clerk read petition from owners of property bordering the Kitsap County Courthouse concerning the rezone of this area designated in the Compre- hensive Plan per Resolution No. 1163. Mayor Powers stated the area concerned is not presently zoned commercial as petitioners state, but is presently Residential_ High "RH". Mayor Powers held the matter over to future date pending recommendation and action of Planning Commission. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1016, an ordinance authorizing the calling of a special election of the qualified electors of the City of Port Orchard for Nov- ember 8, 1977, pursuant to RCW 35.21.68, to levy a tax estimated at $.3067 per thousand of assessed valuation for the purpose of paying Port Orchard's share of operation expenses for ambulances serving the Port Orchard area. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell., seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1017, an ordinance of the City of Port Orchard levying an advalorexn tax in the approximate amount of $145,716.00, esti- mated to be $3.375 per thousand of assessed valuation for the year 1978. Mayor Powers asked Council to clarify the City's position concerning the C.E.T.A. contract position of "Fire Fighter". If the position is that of a "fire fighter" the employee will have to be transferred from the PERS System to the LOEFF System. If the position is not that of a "fire fighter" the CF.TA contract should be dropped. After much discussion Mayor referred matter to Fire Committee for recommendation at next Council meeting to be held October 10, 1977. on motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved raising the water tap fee from $125.00 per unit to $375.00 per unit plus cost of labor and materials. Meeting adjourned at 10.58 P.M.