01/12/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
January 12, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Geiger
Caldwell, Doyle, Libby and Roos. Councilman Fulton resigned on Dec-
ember 29, 1975. Councilman Van Zee absent in hospital.
Mayor Powers, at this time, declared that the new members of the Council
and the re-elected Mayor be administered the oath of office. City Clerk
administered the oath of office to the Mayor and Mayor Powers administer-
ed the oath of office to Councilman Geiger, Lee Caldwell, Mary Roy Wilson
and Eugene Caldwell. Newly elected Councilmen took their places at the
Council table.a
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the minutes of the December 22nd
Meeting be approved as circulated. Seconded. Page 2, paragraph 4 add
"Councilman Doyle moved to observe only those holidays designated by
the State, seconded and carried". Amended motion carried.
Mayor Powers opened the meeting to a group of approximately twenty
people in the audience who were here for the purpose of discussing the
proposed charges for parking in the parking areas north of the business
district. Mayor informed the audience what action the Council had
taken to this point relative to balancing the budget and that the
additional $12,000.00 needed was to be raised from parking charges on
the nine and twelve hour spots at the possible rate of 25� per car.
Several of those present gave their ideas on the proposed charges and
all seemed to be opposed to the idea. A representative of the Horluck
Transportation Company was quite discourteous to the Council and in-
dicated that the Council did not have the best interest of the citizens
of the City in their deliberations.
Councilman Geiger read the final settlement of the negotiating committee
with the union and moved that the Council approve the negotiating comm-
ittees agreements with the union and approve the Mayor to sign the con-
tract with the union for the year 1976 to expire December 31, 1976.
Seconded. Carried.
Mayor declared a recess 9:15 P.M. to reconvene at 9:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried Council repealed
Ordinance #966, which amended Ordinance #873 by deleting "and any day
designated by public proclamation of the chief executive of the state
as a legal holiday".
Councilman Geiger informed Council of the status of the Federal Shared
Revenue fund account. Clerk will send copies to Councilmen.
Chairman Libby of the Water -Sewer Committee informed Council that the
Water Transmission Line of the Water Improvement System Program Schedule
B-2 has been completed with the exception of resurfacing the streets
where the ditching was done. This will be completed in the spring with
weather permitting. The City Engineer reported that there appears there
will be an underrun of the bid in the approximate amount of $5,000.00.
Councilman Libby moved that the statement of Bert Robison Construction
Company in the amount of $120,082.62, less the amount of retention be
approved for payment and that the Council accept the project. Seconded
and carried.
on motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the purchase of a used Rodo-Ruter for the Sewer Department in the amount
of $350.00 plus sales tax.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the Clerk to pay the percentage of completion to KETA Construction Com-
pany for the work performed on the two million gallon reservoir of the
Water Improvement System Program, Schedule A, in the amount of
$15,675.00.
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Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the Council approve the expenditure
of $1,600.00 plus tax from the Federal Shared Revenue Fund for the
purchase of a 1968 model brush cutter. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Engineer to purchase five units of 60 slots each of the
Diamond type parking meters and one money collector. The meters are
$399.00 each and the money collector is $35.00.
Councilman Lee Caldwell informed Council that the County is concerned
about the increase of traffic and congestion occuring because of this,
and that they would explore possible areas in which funds could be used
to study possible routes by by-pass over Blackjack Creek connecting the
City with SR 160. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and
carried, Council approved a letter be written to the Board of County
Commissioners agreeing that the City would like to have the County re-
search the possibility of federal or state funding and the study of a
possible traffic by-pass.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported on the possibility of funds under a
Spot Improvement Program through the State Highway Department stating
it may be possible that the bottleneck at Blackjack Creek bridge, the
lack of a right/left turn lane south on SR 160, the delay of construc-
tion of the "T" intersection and signal at SR 160 and Bethel Avenue and
the lack of sufficient width clearance under the Mitchell Street under-
pass could be corrected. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that a letter
be written to J. D, Zirkle, District Engineer, Department of Highways
requesting assistance in alleviating the above traffic conditions under
the Spot Improvement Program. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved that the improvement on project #L-5089, Bay Street Inter-
section be declared as a Non Major Action and accordingly no public
meetings or EIS be required.
Engineer reported:
Engineers of KCM have walked the proposed intertie route and
a report will be forthcoming.
Nothing has been done at the recycling center and there is
now garbage accumulated there.
Attorney will review and report on requirements of public
restrooms in public places.
Park comprehensive park plan is nearly completed.
Chief Dow reported that the Veterans of Foreign wars asked permission
to hold their Loyalty Day Parade on May 1, 1976. Councilman. Roos moved
that the matter be referred to the Police Committee. Seconded and
carried.
Chief Dow informed Council that Sargeant Mares will attend a Supervisors
School. at Big Ben College from January 26, 1976 through February 7, 1976
on a funded program.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance #967 amending the 1976 budget by the additional
amount of $39,798.00 to include CETA personnel revenue for the first
half of 1976.
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On motion by Councilman seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the 1976 annual dues in the amount of $8.00 to the,h
Kitsap Improvement Council and the appointment of Councilman as
delegate and Councilman Lee Caldwell as alternate.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution #1151 setting the hearing for the vacation of portions of
.Austin .Street on February 23, 1976 at 7:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the Clerk to prepare the necessary documents to annex the South Kitsap
High School and property.
Councilman Roos moved that the Council approve the Police Committee to
discuss integration of the Police Department into the County Sheriffs
Department with the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded and carried.
Councilman L. Caldwell stated that it would be a good idea for a general
meeting of the Council and staff to discuss each others role in the
general operation of the City. Meeting set for 7:30 P.M. Wednesday,
January 21, 1976.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Mayor's appointment of Leonard Clark, 122 Fernwood
Lane West to the Civil Service Commission.
Mrs. Maxine Doyle tendered a list of City property to the Council for
their information.
Maxine Doyle asked Attorney McCluskey when the answer to her letter
would be forthcoming. Her letter asked his opinion of the improper
use of City property with no compensation or lease agreements, es-
pecially the property being used by Howe Motors, Caldwell Trading
Post and First State Bank. Attorney stated that when the Committee
comes to a decision on these matters he then will act.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the bills (#1453 through #1554) in the amount of $48,735.71 and
December payroll in the amount of $34,145.48.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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