04/12/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 12, 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, Eugene Caldwell, Libby, Roos and Geiger.
Councilman Van Zee excused because of sickness. Chief Weatherill
and Chief Dow excused.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the March ', 1976 meeting as circulated.
Mayor Powers declared that the meeting was open on the street
vacation hearing for a 22 foot by forty foot portion of Bank Street
contiguous to the north property line of Lot 4, Block 8, Plat of
Sidney, requested by the O.K. Tire Store and by the American Legion
Post #30. Clerk read Ordinance #971. Mr. Jack Kreiger representing
and speaking on behalf of Legion Post #30 stated that they approve
of the vacation of the 22 foot by 40 foot portion of Bank Street and
that the Legion would present a petition to the Council to vacate
the balance of Bank Street (22 foot in width continuing east along
the south boundary of Bank Street to Prospect Street) before the end
of this (1976) calendar year. On motion by Councilman Caldwell,
seconded and carried, Council approved the vacation as requested
(Ordinance #971). Included in the approval is the stipulation that
petitioners will correct the drainage problem under the requirements
of the City Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance #972, vacating the southerly eight feet of an
alley contiguous to Lots 8, 9 & 10, Block 3, Wheelers Second Addition.
Mr. Don Wiggins, Bulman Road, addressed the Council relative to the
traffic conditions during the afternoons between 4:15 and 5:30 due
to the "yard rush" stating that he has had to wait with his busload
of passengers up to 24 minutes, also that there are seven buses that
travel through the City during this period. After considerable dis-
cussion on the matter Councilman Geiger moved that the matter be
referred to the Police Chief and the Police Committee and that
definite recommendations be presented to the Council..
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council.
declared Saturday, April. 24, 1976 as "Port Orchard Clean -Up Day"
and agreed to cooperate with the South Kitsap Junior Women's Club.
The County disposal site will be open that Saturday on regular hours.
Clerk will write to South Sound Disposal Company asking them to par-
ticipate on that day to pick up the garbage sacks that are filled.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved
the City's participation with other agencies within the County and
adopted the Mutual Aid Agreement.
Chairman Libby, Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee, .reported on
meeting with the South Kitsap School Board and discussed the City's
services in the plugged sanitary sewer on Mitchell Avenue during
February and March, 1975, stating that the Board and the Committee
had mutually agreed to the amount of $1477.19. Councilman Libby
moved that the Council approve the services rendered by the City in
the amount of $1477.15. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved that a letter be written to Robinson --Grey Chevrolet, 1216
Bay Street, relative to the parking of cars and a truck on the: side-
walks fronting their place of business.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved that a letter be written to the present owner of Westbay
Auto Parts informing him that when that place of business changes
ownership the City will, not allow further parking in front of the
building as it creates a dangerous condition.
City Engineer will write a letter to the Highway Department rel-
ative to the uneven condition of the blacktop at the Manchester
"Y" and request that the State correct the situation.
City Engineer will prepare a cost estimate of re -surfacing and
re -striping all the parking area downtown. Also he will prepare
a cost estimate of blacktopping from the boat launch to SR 160.
Mayor Powers declared a recess at 8:50 to 9:05 Q.M.
Mr. Robert Gadberry, Battalion Chief, reported to the Council on
behalf of Chief Weatheriil. Reported that less than half of the
businesses have completed and filed their Registration Licenses.
Also reported that CenCom will be in operation May 1, 1976.
Request of Mrs. Larry Kelley, 2074 Sidney to place a mobile home
on their 22 acres referred to Street and Alley Committee on motion
by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried.
Engineer reported that the bid received for the installation of
lowered ceiling in the new library was more than 100 over his
estimate. On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and
carried, Council approved to reject the bid and directed the
Engineer to call for new bids.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried,
Council rejected the bids for carpeting in the new library and
instructed the Engineer to call for new bids. Reason for re-
jections: no samples as per specifications and no bid bond as
per specifications.
Resolution #1155 authorizing the City Clerk to issue an interest
bearing warrant @ 52% from the Water Construction Fund-1975 in the
amount of $112,600.00 to the Kitsap County Barak to fund Progress
payment #4 to KETA Construction Company, approved on motion by
Councilman E. Caldwell, seconded and carried.
Request of Ms. Maxine Doyle to appeal decision to deny by the
Port Orchard Planning Commission of application for variances
on property at 912, 914 and 920 Austin Avenue set for 7:30 P.M.
April 26, 1976 on motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and
carried.
Councilman Roos moved that funds be available for expenses for
Council members to attend Council and mayor's Training Seminars
at various tames and places around the State. Seconded. Council-
man Geiger moved to amend the motion by confining expenses for
the seminar being held in Everett and the one in Olympia. Seconded
and lost with four nays and two yeas. Original motion carried.
Councilman Geiger moved that the park area (triangle) at the
Bethel Y be roto-tilled and planted with clover. Seconded and
carried.
Councilman Geiger moved that the City clean up the trash and
garbage around the Mitchell Street shed and re --paint the Mitchell
Street building. Councilman Libby moved to amend the motion by
referring the action to the Park, Playgrounds and Building Committee
for recommendations at the next Council meeting. Seconded and
carried. Amended original motion carried. Engineer will prepare
completed report on costs.
Councilman Geiger moved that the Council approve that interested
groups (Rotary, Kiwanis, Garden Clubs) be allowed to plant, weed
and clean up around the totem pole and water front fronting the
Marina. Seconded and carried.
Council approved that Councilman Eugene Caldwell represent the City
at meetings with Fire Department and Senior Citizens relative to
the restoration of the older fire equipment. Attorney McCluskey
stated that it would be necessary to have other than City personnel
sign a hold City harmless statement.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Emergency Ordinance #973 levying Leasehold
excise tax on publicly owned real and personal, property in the City
of Port Orchard.
Councilman L. Caldwell, Chairman Street & Alley Committee, moved as
per the recommendation of the Committee that all two hour parking
between Sidney and Harrison'gt6ets on Kitsap be eliminated and that
all two hour parking on the east side of Sidney between Kitsap and
Dekalb be eliminated. Seconded. Councilman Geiger moved to table
any action on the motion until the next Council meeting in order
that all members could review the situation. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council_,
approved the bills (W63 through 1871) in the amount of $247,762.22
and the March payroll in the amount of $40,009.21 be approved.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Clerk �:_.` ��ir..T , Mayor