02/09/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 9, 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, E. Caldwell, Libby, Roos and Geiger. Also present:
Engineer Knobbs, Chiefs Dow and Weatherill and Attorney McCluskey.
Councilman Van Zee absent because of illness.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of January 26, 1976 as circulated.
Mr. Wes Henry, Director of Kitsap County Central Communications
addressed the Council on the operation of Cen.Com, stating that with-
out the wonderful cooperation of the local jurisdictions, the entire
program would not have been possible. The program budget for the
year 1976 is $1,277,000.00. The office is located at 1721 Warren
Avenue in Bremerton. Funds have been received from the following
sources: Rob Johnson Grant, H.U.E., Law Enforcement Assistance Grant,
Traffic Safety Act and local agencies. This program is the only one
of its kind in the State of Washington and one of five in the entire
United States. The 911 direct service will be avialable on or about
July 1, 1976. There are four locations for contact: micro disks at
Olalla, Gold Mountain, Cen-Com and Kingston. There will be 250
emergency technicians available for emergency service within the
County and this emergency service would be on site.within 8 minutes.
Mr. Arnold Carraway addressed the Council relative to his petition
to vacate the north half of an alley contiguous to the south a of
Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Wheelers 2hd:'.Additioh stating...that.-there—are
three parties involved, Mr. James Hiott, the City and the Carraways;
that the property was purchased in June, 1975 and that when activity
began on the new home, Mr. Hiott was rather upset and again in the
later part of September, Mr. Hiott was again upset. The Carraways
at that time retained an attorney and he also received the same
reception from Mr. Hiott. The Attorney recommended that a survey be
acquired and this was accomplished. There has been a delay of about
four months now and the Carraways have expended some $500,00. Council-
man L. Caldwell stated he had looked over the property and said that
the recommendation of the Street Committee is, and so moved, that the
petition be not approved and that Mr. Carraway is allowed to build
his bulkhead and fill the northerly half of the alley and that Mr.
Carraway will provide a hold --harmless document releasing the City
from any responsibility or liability for any accidents which may occur.
Seconded. Councilman Geiger spoke against the motion, stating that
recently the City vacated an entire alley on Mitchell for Mr. Ainsworth
and that these were both parallel. Also, the Council should vacate
the northerly 8 feet. Councilman Wilson stated that the 10 feet for
utilities easement would not be wide enough for equipment to be used
and that there may be a use for the alley at a future date for drain-
age as this would be a natural drainage area. Attorney McCluskey
stated that he was not in accord with the motion as the alley belongs
to the public and if not vacated, the City has no authority to allow
private citizens to utilize public property in this manner. Also
stated that it would be a better solution to vacate the northerly 8
feet. On the question, Councilman Libby, E. Caldwell and Geiger voted
nay and L. Caldwell, Roos and Wilson voted yea. Councilman E. Caldwell
moved to table further action until Councilman. Van Zee returned to
settle the vote. Seconded and carried.
Mr. Stewart Lince of Spot Realty requested the Council to write a
letter to the Hamill Mortgage Company assuring them that the City will
not in any way in the future block access to the home located at the
end of DeKalb Street (1012 DeKalb). Attorney McCluskey informed Council
that they should not make this commitment and that he will write the
Mortgage Company and inform them of the RCW relative to unopened streets.
Council instructed Attorney to respond on behalf of the City Council.
Mr. Barry Gardner, salesman for Hunt Mobile Homes, requested Council
to allow mobile homes which meet the Building Code to be placed within
the City. He was informed that under the present ordinance, mobile
homes could only be placed in mobile parks. The existing ordinance
will be reviewed.
Mr. J. H. McDonald, 310 Sweany, protested the increase in rates by
the Olympic TV Cable.
Mayor declared recess at 8:45 to 9:10 P.M.
Councilman Lee Caldwell informed Council that the Street Committee
would be meeting with the carnival committee of the Fathoms of Fun
before the next Council meeting.
Engineer Knobbs informed Council that the new parking meter machines
should be here within the next two weeks; the reservoir .installation
is on schedule and also that the Library Board and the Regional
Director agreed to the use of the Pacific NW Bell Building for the
Library. Council gave the Engineer and Fires Chief their sanction to
put a stop -work order on the Taylor Street building renovation by the
County if they do not follow the procedures as set forth by the Uni-
form Building Code.
Council set date of March 22, 1976 as final date to receive applic-
ations for license to sell fireworks within the City over the Fourth
of July holidays.
Clerk read a letter from Doctor William Davis expressing the School
Board agreement to annex to the City. They will furnish necessary
papers so the City can proceed.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the request of Mrs. Hazel Bybee, balloon chairman of Guild for Retarded
Children to sell balloons on the streets of the City on. March 5.& 6, 1976.
On motion. by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council rejected
the claim of Linda R. Gaylor, 1437 Garrison, in the amount of $300.00
for damage to her bulkhead. Matter referred to the City's insurance
carrier and copy to be sent to Robison. Construction Company.
Letter from Mr. Robert Gans, Greater Northwest Properties, relative
to the installation of a traffic light at Bay and Rockwell was read
by Clerk and referred to Street and Alley Committee.
Attorney McCluskey reported that Bremerton has some grounds leased
for radio stations and 'Micro disks for TV companies and the amounts
range from $50.00 per month from KBRO to $118.00 per month for the
tower on Gold Mountain. Attorney will prepare lease agreement between
the City and Olympic TV Cable on the shed and mounted micro disk on
the tower at Fire Station #2 and leave the amount blank. Council will
determine the amount at the next meeting.
Funds to pay for the new radar set purchased by the Policed Department
will come from whatever available funds within the Police Department
budget and will be restored upon receipt of matching funds from the
State of Washington.
Attorney informed Council that the City of Bremerton is in the process
of passing an ordinance relative to washrooms in public places. Will
obtain copy for Councilmen to study.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved
that a letter be written to the owners of High Point Shopping Center
requesting them to provide rest room facilities for public use.
Councilman Roos moved that the motion placing a policeman at Bay and
Sidney between 4:15 and 5:30 P.M. be rescended. Seconded. E. Caldwell
stated leave it as it is since this is what the people wanted even if
it slaws traffic. Councilman Wilson moved that the motion be tabled
and the matter be referred to the Street and Alley Committee for further
study. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Libby was excused by the Mayor at 10:15 P.M.
Mrs. Maxine Doyle stated that the City should have a parade permit
in the amount of $100.00 to help defray costs.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the bills (01555 through 1672) in the amount of $244,950.24 and the
January payroll in the amount $36,899.71.
Adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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