06/14/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
Juno 14, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Lee
Caldwell, Eugene Caldwell, Libby and Geiger. Council members Wilson
and Roos excused.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, minutes
of the May 24th meeting approved as circulated.
Councilman Geiger moved that Mr. Frank Haberlach, 109 Seattle Street
be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late William Van Zee;
seconded and carried. Mayor Powers administered the oath of office
to Frank Haberlach and Councilman Haberlach assumed his seat at the
Council table.
on motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
allowed John Butler to refinish the park tables and benches with the
City furnishing the necessary supplies and materials. John needs one
additional merit badge to attain his Eagle Scout rank and this civic
project will give him this merit badge.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
i'approved the request of Robert Gehring, 751 Mitchell, that the traffic
'v speed limit fronting his proposed development on SR #160 be reduced
from the existing 50 MPH to 35 MPH and that a letter be written to
the State Highway Department requesting this decrease in speed east
to Karcher Road.
Mr. Robert Gehring also requested the Council to approve a change in
the traffic pattern at the Plisko Lane entrance onto SR #160 to allow
free left turn lanes from the north and south sides of SR #160 for
a trial period of six months to ascertain that problems exist, if any.
,-'He also stated that the City Engineer, the State and the Chairman of
/ the Street Committee were in favor of this trial period. Councilman
Eugene Caldwell moved that the traffic pattern remain as approved by
the Council in the original plan. Seconded Councilman
Geiger moved to table the problem until the Council meeting of June
28, 1976, seconded and carried.
Mr. Allen Lowe, skateboard race, Fathoms 0' Fun, informed the Council
they had made trial runs down Port Orchard Boulevard and found the
course safe enough for youngster races. He also informed Council
of how the race would be conducted and what safety precautions would
be taken. Council E. Caldwell moved that the race be allowed, legal
work completed to protect the City and that it would be.coordinated
with the City Engineer and the Police Chief. Seconded and carried.
William T. Dehn, CH2M Hill, consulting engineers for the South Kitsap
Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan, gave a progress report to the Council
and informed them of the four alternative plans and the estimated cost
to implement them. Also informed Council that the City will have to
have an I/I, (Infiltration/Inflow) analysis in order to be eligible
for any future matching funds. The estimated cost of the I/I study
is $40,000. There will be a meeting at 7:30 P.M. on June 29, 1976
in the City Hall, Bremerton, to finalize which alternative will be
presented for final planning. City Council will set a study session
to review and to present recommendations for final decision at the
June 28, 1976 meeting.
Mayor Powers informed Council and others present that at this time
the Council will take under consideration the petition of Roland &
Roland requesting the annexation of approximately 111 acres of land
to the City in portions of Sections 2 & 11, T 23N, R iE. Clerk read
recommendations of the Planning Commission which were: "Only the
land on the East side of SR #16 be annexed at this time and that it
should be annexed without consideration for re --zoning as a part of
this action." Mr. Len Kruse, Attorney representing Roland & Roland
informed Council of the procedures which have been accomplished to
this point and that the total area should be considered as the City
would then have complete control as to any developing in the future.
Mr. Jack Sleavin, Sleavin & Kors, also spoke in favor of all the area.
Councilman Haberlach moved that the Council approve Ordinance #977,
annexation of all the property requested and that no other consideration
will be given at this time. Seconded and carried, with Councilman
Geiger voting nay. Complete text of hearing taped.
Councilman Geiger reported on attending the flag raising by the V.F.W.
and stated that the flag will remain flying until July 4, 1976.
Chief Dow informed Council that there will be no deputies from the
County this year at Fathoms festival. Also, there will be additional
costs as there will be two week ends of festivities instead of one.
Also, that the slight problem with the Retsil bus has been solved.
The teletype has been moved to CenCom.
Chief Weatherill reported that the 911 system will be in operation
June 28, 1976. On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and
carried, Council approved the installation of an emergency phone
service outside of the Fire or Police offices connected with CenCom.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1156 authorizing the issuance of a registered
warrant in the approximate amount of $44,000.00 to the Kitsap County
Bank to meet construction progress payments to KETA Construction
Compnay which are being completed ahead of schedule_ This warrant
shall bear interest at not more than 6% per annum.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1157 authorizing the expenditure of Federal Shared
Revenue Fund monies to provide for the remodeling and capital im-
provements of the City Council renovation.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance No. 976 declaring the need for condemnation
of a strip of land in and thru certain properties for the purpose of
constructing, installing, operating, replacing, repairing, maintaining
and reconstruction of a water transmission line, and declaring an
emergency.
On motion by.Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
that the City Clerk, City Engineer and Attorney be allowed to
negotiate for the necessary easements to implement Ordinance No. 976
up to the appraised value of the properties as submitted by J. Beard,
Appraisers.
Clerk will write letters of congratulations to the High School Band,
South Kitsap Drill Team and the Fathoms of Fun for their float.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance: No. 978 amending Ordinance No. 773 on Petit
Larceny.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the bills (vouchers #1973 thru #2082) in the amount of
$70,353.24 be paid and that May payroll in the amount of $36,370.03
be approved.
Adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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