05/24/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 24, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Caldwell,
Lee; Wilson; Caldwell, Eugene; Libby, Roos and Geiger. Councilman
William Van Zee disceased. The position has been vacated.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of May 10, 1976 meeting with the following
corrections: Page 1, paragraph 9, add "plus fringe benefits". Page 1,
paragraph 14, add "Kiwanis Club shall include hold harmless clause in
their insurance coverage". Page 2, paragraph 1, add "The letter was
prepared by Ms. Maxine Doyle of 1120 Bethel Avenue". Page 2, paragraph
9, add "Matter was referred to the Street and Alley Committee".
Little Britches Queen and her Princesses informed the Council of the
forthcoming Rodeo, June 18, 19 and 20th and related the various attrac-
tions as well as presenting a challenge to the Mayor from the City of
Poulsbo to participate in the cow milking contest. There are to be
four from the Council with the Mayor as one of the four.
Letter was presented to Council by Mrs. Louise Crocker, 5965 Sedgwick
on behalf of the Port Orchard Bicentenial Committee requesting the City
to reclaim the property along Blackjack Creek and develop same for
public use.
A representative of the South Kitsap Baha'is presented the Mayor with
a personalized issue of their magazine, the World Order.
Mr. Allen Lowe, teacher from 01alla Elementary School, requested that
the Council approve a skateboard race on the entire length of Port
Orchard Boulavard during the Fathoms Festival. There would be safety
requirements and only those participating who could pass a qualifying
usage test. Also, a test run would be made by Mr. Lowe andother
experts on the Boulavard to test it for danger, speed and other items
which could pose danger to the contestants. Councilman Eugene Caldwell
moved that the test run be approved and that the test run should be
under the supervision of the Police Chief. Seconded. Councilman
Wilson moved to amend that the motion include all the necessary legal
protection for the City. Seconded and carried. Amended original
motion carried.
Mr. Gene Blount, Kitsap County Planning Department addressed the
Council and recapped the proposed County plan stating they would
desire that the areas of the City contiguous to the County be com-
patible as to land use and zoning and also the County has some time
and expertise that could be utilized by the City He further stated
he would like to know how the City would like to proceed in this pro-
gram and suggested they should work with the Planning Commission to
arrive at a plan which would then be presented to the Council for
their consideration. Council approved this procedure.
Mr. John Horsely, County Trident Coordinator addressed the Council on
Trident funds, how they are allocated and what can be expected in the
near future. Also, they are concerned with the growth within the
County and expect an increase in population of approximately 30,000
from the Trident impact and an additional 10,000 to 20,000 from the
normal growth factor. He also stated that the South Kitsap area is
of low priority insofar as Trident impact funds are concerned.
Mayor declared a recess at 9:25 to reconvene at 9:40 P.M.
Councilman Geiger reported that the matter of personnel needs and
hours in the Police Department relative to CenCom is still continued.
Councilman Roos moved to adopt the proposed ordinance on fire hydrants.
Seconded. As the ordinance was not in proper form nor had been approved
as to form, the motion and second was withdrawn and matter will con-
tinue until the next Council meeting.
Councilman Roos moved that the Fare Marshal be placed on full salary
schedule. Seconded. Councilman Geiger informed Council this was
considered at budget time and there are no available funds for any
increase. Councilman Wilson moved to amend the motion to allow payment
for additional .funds from Federal Shared Revenues. Seconded. Council-
man Lee Caldwell moved to table until the next Council meeting.
Seconded and carried with Councilman Roos voting no.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the expenditure of funds to have KETA Construction Company
haul material from the old garbage site and level the area adjacent
to the nd�4 reservoir in William Van Zee Recreation Park. Engineer
reported the cost would be quite a bit less as the contractor will
be hauling from the same site and bringing in backfill for the reser-
voir.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that the Tremont Park be renamed to
William (Bill) Van Zee Memorial Park. Seconded. Councilman Roos
moved to amend the motion by adding that a suitable plaque be erected.
Seconded and carried. Amended motion carried.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported that there are now six spots of 3
hour parking facing the waterfront at the new parking lot.
Councilman. Lee Caldwell reported that there has been no further action
on the Mitchell Street Building or recycling project.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance #975, amending Ordinance #694, hours and places for
public parking. Councilman Geiger moved to amend the motion by the
addition of "to include Sundays and 116lidays: Seconded and lost with
two yeas and four nays.
Attorney informed Council that the suit against the City by Horluck
Transportation Company is set for September 21 & 22, 1976.
Engineer reported on the vandalism at the Active Building and to the
outside restrooms at the shelter. The rest rooms are locked.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the inclusion of the $1.00 fine for parking in the metered area of the
parking areas.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Fire Chief to attend the Chiefs Conference in Richland
on June 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Attorney will prepare the request for mandatory numbering for the next
meeting.
Chief stated that the old fire tanker has been sold to the Little
Boston settlement for $525.00
Ms. Maxine Doyle, 1120 Bethel, asked the Council to assist in providing
the best access to move a house to 91.4 Austin Street via City property
at Kendall. Council informed Mrs. Doyle that the move could be made
and she should contact the City Engineer who will inform her of what-
ever is needed to cooperate. Mrs. Doyle also asked that she be allowed
to move a second house onto 920 Austin Street as an emergency measure.
Council did not consider the request as the lot is too small.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council set the
time of 7:30 P.M. June 14, 1976 for a hearing on the recommendations
of the Planning Commission on the petition of Roland & Roland for
annexation.
Council adjourned at 11:57 P.M.
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