02/23/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 23, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Lee
Caldwell, Wilson, Libby, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Councilman Eugene
Caldwell excused. Also present: Attorney McCluskey, Engineer Knobbs
Chiefs Dow and Weatherill.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of February 9, 1976 as circulated.
Mayor Powers recognized two young ladies from Marcus Whitman Humanities
class, Miss Tami Ormiston and Miss Annette Summerill.
Mr. J. H. McDonald, 310 Sweany Street stated he would like the City to
secure a variance from the Puget Sound Air Pollution Agency allowing
the residents of the City to burn waste papers and cardboard boxes in
outside burners. Council took the request under advisement.
Mr. Terry Thompson, Financial Consultant for the City spoke on advance
refunding of the General Obligation Bonds approved by the people and
sold in December, 1975. Mr. Thompson introduced Mr. Ron C. McLaughlin
Vice President of the Municipal Consulting Department of Foster and
Marshall, Inc., Investment Bankers and Brokers, who presented a pro-
posal to the Council in which Foster and Marshall agree to purchase
$695,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 1976 of the City of
Port Orchard at a par plus accrued interest to date of delivery.
Mr. McLaughlin also stated that the City would be able to save the
taxpayers $40,419.06 on the advance refunding issue which would be
spread over the life of the issue. Attached and made a part of these
minutes are the proposal and schedules. On motion by Councilman Roos
seconded and carried, Council approved and accepted the proposal as
presented.
Matter of the lease rental agreement with Olympic TV Cable continued
until March 8, 1976 meeting so Council members can study and review
the lease agreement. Mr. Twiner of Olympic TV Cable informed Council
that he has already invested $400.00 in the partially completed build-
ing at Fire Station #2.
Mr. Arnold Carraway, 1713 DeKalb Street, stated he was interested in
what the Council is going to do relative to his request for vacation
of the southerly half of an alley adjacent to Lots 1 & 2, Block 3,
Wheeler's Second Addition. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to remove
the motion of February 9, 1976 meeting to table. Seconded and carried.
Attorney McCluskey recommended the vacation stating that if the alley
was improved without passing of title, there would be no way in which
either Mr. Carraway or the City could control trespassing or vandalism.
Councilman Wilson stated that this was a new house and not`a pre-
existing condition and should not be considered as such. Councilman
Geiger moved that the vacation be approved, seconded and carried,
with one nav vote.
Mayor declared a recess at 8:50 to reconvene at 9:05 P.M.
Discussion was held on the traffic condition at Bay and Sidney during
the period 4:30 to 5:15 P.M. It was surmised that when the State
Highway Department has completed the renovation at both Westbay and
Bay and Sidney there will be considerable improvement in the traffic
problem. Street Committee is still reviewing the foot traffic problem
at the East crossing of Bay Street. Councilman Roos stated there
should be no left turns onto Bay Street from Harrison Street.
Mayor excused Chief Dow at 9:20 P.M.
Councilman Van Zee reported that there will be a Park Advisory meeting
at his home on March 4, 1976.
Councilman Libby reported that the Water Improvement Program is on
schedule.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported that the Committee had met with Mr.
Zirkel of the State Highway Department and the State may three --lane
Bethel Avenue and lengthen the holding lane at Westbay for,left turns.
They also are going to install buttons on the left turn lane at the
Behel Y.
In response to Councilman Geiger`s request of the February 9, 1976
meeting relative to a new tax, Attorney McCloskey informed Council
that the tax was transit housing tax of 20 of the gross sales on
hotels, motels and other transit incomes and would be placed in a
special fund for the construction of stadiums or for convention uses.
Councilman Geiger inquired about boats, such as overnight mooring in
the Port Marina. Attorney will research this. There was further
inquiry about a joint venture with the City, Schools and County for
a high school auditorium. Attorney will also research this.
Clerk informed Council of the Summons by Horluck Transportation Com-
pany against the City relative to parking spaces in the parking area
north of Bay Street. Referred to Attorney.
Councilman Van Zee excused at 9:35 P.M.
Engineer Knobbs reported that progress is slow on the new library and
it appears there are sufficient light panels to give the required
Lighting without purchasing additional ones. He also reported that
the new meter boxes (slot machines) should be here this coming week.
Chief Weatherill reported that there are a number of kids playing on
the blacktop fronting Station #2 and riding motor bikes and horses
over the blacktop. He was concerned over the liability of the City
and was informed to post No Trespassing signs as there is not much
else the City can do.
Letter of Mrs. Maxine Doyle requesting permission to lease City prop-
erty just north of the City Municipal Building and South of Caldwell°s
Trading Post referred to Fire and Light Committee.
Clerk read ordinance #968 vacating a portion of Austin Street and
portions of alleys in the Courthouse complex. Councilman Lee Caldwell
moved to approve the vacation provided that Austin Street be kept open
and blacktopped. Seconded. Councilman Roos moved to amend the motion
to allow ingress into the parking lot from Sidney on Sweany. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to delay action on this ordinance until Street
and Alley Committee have reviewed the area and make- recommendations.
Seconded and carried.
Councilman Libby informed Council that the conditions at Clausons
wrecking yard are quite bad and something should be done about it.
Councilman Wilson was excused for the March 22nd, 1976 meeting by
Mayor Powers.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Clerk- - Mayor