07/12/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 12, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Pro-Tempore Robert Geiger, Mayor Powers on vacation.
Council members present: Lee Caldwell, Wilson, Eugene Caldwell,
Libby, Roos and Haberlach. Also Chief Dow, Weatherill, Engineer
Knobbs and Attorney McCluskey.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the June 28, 1976 meeting as circulated.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, 1630 Bay Street, .informed Council of the
erosion problems at their place of business, 1630 Bay Street. Mayor
Geiger referred the problem to the Street and Alley Committee in
conjunction with the City Engineer.
Mayor Geiger declared the meeting open for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Harold H. Vlist, 555 Bay Street, for a Shorelines Management
Substantial Development Permit for the addition to existing building
of,additional shop and office facilities on Lots 5, 6 and 7, Replat
of Plat 10, Sidney Tidelands. Council reviewed the application, was
informed that the Notice of Application had been published as required
and notice was posted upon the premises more than thirty days before
this Hearing, and further that there is no objection, written or oral,
to the Application. Council discussed the project at length, reviewed
the Evalauation and Declaration of Environmental Impact generated by
the project and determined that there is insignificant adverse effect
upon the environment. On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and
carried, Council approved the application and the issuance of Permit
#CP 13 and that the project be declared of negative nature with ref-
erence to any impact. Text of this hearing taped and on file.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1158, authorizing the issuance of
a revenue warrant in the approximate amount of $28,177.17 to the
Kitsap County Bank for any monies in the Water Construction Fund and
bearing interest at not more than 5zo per annum.
Clerk read letter from the South Kitsap Fire Department District #7
relative to the participation of the City in a September levy to
raise $75,000.00 for two new first aid cars and for operation and
salaries for one year. The amount which the City would have to raise
would be $12,450.00, representing 16.6% of the total. Councilman
Wilson moved to approve City participation in the levy on September 21,
1976. Seconded. After considerable discussion, Councilman Eugene
Caldwell stated that the Council did not have sufficient information
on the subject. Councilman L. Caldwell stated he would get Chief
Kirk, Fire District 7, to come to the meeting and answer any questions
on the matter. Councilman Haberlach moved to table. Seconded and
carried.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the expenditure of $200.00 for the gold leaf painting on
the vintage 1942 fire truck, the funds to be expended from Federal
Shared Revenues.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Horluck Transportation Co.
congratulating them and extending the gratitude of the citizens and
the Council of the City of Port Orchard on the new ferry, "The Spirit
of 76", and for the donation of funds received from the passengers
to the Fathoms of Fun.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the sending of letters to the following persons responsible for the
success of the Fathoms of Fun festivities and extending the congratulations
of the Council and the citizens of the City. (1). Gene Caldwell,, Chair-
man, (2). Gene Twiner, Vice Chairman and Marilyn Erhart.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
rejected the bill submitted by Dr. Ralph Smith for emergency services
rendered to a Mr. Hester in the amount of $40.00, requested by a City
patrolman. The patrolman wanted to take the party to Harrison Hospital,
but the party refused, at which time the patrolman drove the party
to the Doctor's office after calling Dr. Smith and asking him to meet
them at his office at 7:00 A. M.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
rejected the claim submitted by Patrolman Zuber for the replacement
of a pair of eye glasses which he dropped and destroyed by a car run-
ning over them.
Council was informed that the total cost of the coverage by the Police
Department along with auxilliary assistance amounted to $1,437.33
of which $565.83 was for the City Police and $871.50 was for other
departments, This coverage was for the Fathoms of Fun Celebration.
Councilman Libby moved that the City purchase ten more of the tables
and benches from the State at a cost of $75.00 each. Seconded.
Councilman Roos moved to table the motion and that it be referred
to the Parks and Playgrounds Committee for futher study and recommen-
dation. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Haberlach asked that Council consider the placing of
directions such as South and SW on those street signs within the City
to assist when annexations are completed.
Mayor Geiger recessed the meeting at 8:45 P. M. to reconvene at 9:00
P. M.
Engineer Knobbs asked the Council what color to paint the Mitchell
Street and Hay Street public works buildings. After considerable
discussion and several motions and amendments, all of which lost,
Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved that the City Engineer select what-
ever colors he desires for the two buildings. Seconded and carried.
At this time, Mr. Norm Olson, Fire District #7, addressed the Council
and stated that he would attempt to answer questions relative to the
levy by Fire District #7 for a $75,000.00 levy with participation by
the City. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to take the prior motion to
table this matter from the table, seconded and carried. Mr. Olson
informed the Council of the $75,000.00 proposed levy, of which
$42,000.00 would be used for two new ambulances and the balance would
be used for salary and operation. Also, if the City did not enter
into the levy with District 7, it may become necessary to charge the
City for the service. Attorney McCluskey stated that some decision
has to be made in sufficient time to allow for the printing of the
ballots and that a contractual agreement should be negotiated with
the District. Attorney stated he would research on agreements.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to amend the original motion to be
subject to a satisfactory agreement with the District in time to meet
the date necessary to have the ballots prepared. Seconded and carried
with one no. Amended original motion carried with one no.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the recommendation of the Engineer that the carpeting in
the new Council Chambers be green tweed or as close to that color
as can be obtained.
City Engineer reported that CH2M will start smoking the sewer lanes
this week.
On motion by Councilman.Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance No. 983, Environmental Policy Act. Councilman
Wilson objected to the fact that no copies of the proposed ordinance
were sent to the Council prior to the meeting.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Alternate #3 of the Sinclair Inlet Sewer Facilities Plan.
Annapolis Sewer District ##5 stated that they would go as Port Orchard
goes. CH2M will be notified of this route.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 981 amending Ordinance #873 and Ordinance
#715 by designating holidays within the City of Port Orchard.
After considerable discussion on the agreement procured by Mr. Robert
Gans relative to necessary parking for the Bayview Building .from
Mr. Gary Deal, with no time limit, the Council approved on Motion by
Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, that the Planning
Commission be informed of the agreement and a copy thereof be furnished
to them and the Planning Commission consider as necessary an agree-
ment which would be in existance for a time period equal to that of
the lease agreement of Mr. Gans with the tenant that is proposing to
open the Plum Tree Restaurant.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 982 for the removal of shrubs,
trees and brush.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved that the bills (vouchers #2083 thru #2192) in the amount of
$50,422.06 be paid and that the June payroll in the amount of $37,722.49
be approved.
Adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
Clerk Mayor