09/26/1977 - Regular - Minutes4
Port Orchard, Washington
September 26, 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 September 12, 1977 meeting were approved as circulated with the
following correction: page 3, paragraph 3, line 3, change Kramer, Chin
and Mayo to Dyad Construction, Inc.
Jack Fitzgerald, 326 Farragut Ave. No. registered a complaint on the new
water rate and the present sewer rates, stating that he feels these rates
are unfair. Mayor Powers referred the matter to the Water/Sewer Committee.
Kay Doll approached Council to reinforce her prior request to establish
the Active Club Building as a Senior Citizen Center. Mayor stated the
matter is before the Parks Committee and they expect to reach a decision
on the matter soon.
Mrs. Lieseke and Bob Theroux, representing Horluck Transportation Co.
approached Council to request that the City of Port Orchard sponsor their
company for a federal grant to purchase a new vessel for their private
ferry system. The grant is 80% federally funded with 20o by Horluck
Transportation system. To obtain the grant, the company needs a public
sponsor.
Councilman Haberlach moved that the City of Port Orchard sponsor Horluck
Transportation Co. for this federal grant from U.M.P.A Seconded by
Councilman Libby.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to table the matter of Port Orchard sponsor-
ship for Horluck Transportation Co. concerning federal grant until City
Attorney can meet with officials from Horluck Transportation Co. and
investigate further, what responsibilities the City would have in this
matter. Seconded and carried.
Clerk read offer of loan and grant from EDA for the one million gallon
reservoir project.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Mayor Powers be authorized to sign
offer of loan and grant from Economic Development Administration. After
much discussion, Council approved motion with six yeas and one no,
Councilman Eugene Caldwell voting no.
Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers, asked Council authorization for his
firm to advertise for bdds on the one million gallon reservoir and trans-
mission line.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Entranco Engineers to advertise a call for bids on the one
million gallon reservoir and transmission line.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council authorized
Les Knobbs, City Engineer to contact soil expert to analyze soil at site
of future one million gallon reservoir.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council approve Engineer to have a road
punched in from Tremont, east of juvenile home approximately 1800 feet
northeasterly to site of one million gallon reservoir. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to also state that Revenue Sharing
Fund would loan monies to Water Construction Fund to finance road to new
reservoir site. Seconded and carried.
Amended original motion seconded and carried.
Mayor Powers declared recess at 9:10 to reconvene at 9:25 P.M.
Councilman Geiger moved that Council approve the hiring of Dick Burt
as Union Negotiator for the 1978 budget year at a salary of $45.00 per
hour.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to amend motion to give Finance Committee
power to hire negotiator for the City. Seconded and carried. Amended
original motion seconded and carried with six yeas and one no. Council-
man Roos voting no.
Councilman Roos reported to Council on meeting with Interagency Committee
regarding application of I.A.C. Grant Funds on August 23, 1977 and
attended by Councilman Roos,.City Planner Russ Lombard and Parks Comm-
ission representative dim Svensson. T.A.C. questioned City of Port
Orchard's eligibility for Trident Impact Funds. Pete Crane, Trident
Coordinator has indicated that the City of Port Orchard does not meet
criteria necessary for eligibility. Mayor Powers directed Clerk to
write letter to the I.A.C. informing them of the ineligibility for
Trident Funds.
Councilman Libby moved, on the recommendation of the Water/Sewer, Health
and Sanitation Committee, to authorize Entranco Engineers to proceed
with preparation of reservoir plans and specifications of the one million
gallon reservoir project, this project not to exceed $5,000.00 until
EDA or Farm Home Assn. fund assurance is given. As soon as funding
assurance is given, authorization will be given to proceed with contract
agreement dated September 30, 1976. Seconded and carried.
Mayor Powers recessed meeting at 9:30 P.M. to reconvene at 9:40 P.M.
Chief Mares informed Council that the two older patrol cars are now in
surplus status and can be disposed of as Council approves.
Engineer Knobbs requested authorization from Council to raise water tap
fees. Mayor referred matter to the. Water/Sewer Committee for recommend-
ation.
Engineer Knobbs reported he has been in contact with the State Highway
Department. They acknowledged they are responsible for the bridge over
Blackjack Creek on Bay Street. The State Highway Department will repair
the bridge railing as soon as feasible.
Attorney McCluskey advised Council on wording of levy proposal to be
submitted to votors on the September ballot. He recommended wording be:
a levy for the purpose of paying Port Orchard's fair share of operational
expenses for ambulances serving the Port Orchard area. (Ordinance No 1013)
Clerk read letter from Dean Smith, Fathoms 0' Fun Float Committee Chairman
thanking the City of Port Orchard for the use of the Mitchell Street
shed this season for their float storage.
Clerk read letter from Arthur Mikelsen, Washington State Little League
Baseball Tournament Director, stating the 1978 Washington State Little
League Baseball Tournament will be played in Port Orchard. Mr. Mikelsen
requested that something be done by the City to incorporate some type of
concrete bleacher plan into the proposed improvement of Sroufe Street.
Engineer Knobbs stated he has been working on a solution to this problem.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council authorized
Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement for the Transmission Line Expenses
with Sewer District #5.
On motion by Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Ord-
inance No. 1014, an ordinance designating the City Clerk of the City of
Port Orchard as Auditing Officer in accordance with RCW 42.24.080.
on motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, Council approved Ordinance No.
1015, an ordinance establishing the allowance for mileage for the
employees of the City of Port Orchard. Seconded and carried with six yeas
and one no. Councilman Haberlach voting no.
Clerk read letter from Kay Doll, Senior Citizens Community Program
Coordinator, requesting use of the Active Club Youth Activity Building
for a senior citizen program. Mayor referred the matter to Parks
Committee for recommendation.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
moved to accept Anderson C eek Transmission Line as complete with the
condition that the firm of�`x � l- �-yo post the necessary bonds
to assure the work is complete.
Clerk read letter from Frank J. Heinzle, 1406 Flower Street, requesting
the Council look into his sewer system problem. His house is set too
low to connect directly to the City sewer and because he is located
within 200 ft. of the City's sewer system, he is charged a service
charge as per RCW 13.08.060. Mr. Heinzle does not feel this is a fair
charge as he can not economically hook up to the sewer. Mayor referred
matter to Clerk for investigation.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the bills (Vouchers #3567-#3689) in the amount of $42,861.54 and
approved the August payroll in the amount of $37,574.17.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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