08/23/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 23, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Lee
Caldwell, Libby, Roos, Haberlach, Eugene Caldwell, Wilson and Geiger.
Also present, Attorney McCluskey, Chief Dow and Chief Weather-L Knobbs.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the August 9th meeting as circulated.
Mr. Francis L. Nelson, 2475 Stetson Lane presented the Council with
a letter and map relative to a neighbor who is harboring a horse in
a very small space and requested that the Council consider some sort
of legislation to set guidelines on the control of animals within the
City. Matter referred to the Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee
for review and recommendations.
Mr. Dick Brown, Crown Real Estate, requested the Council to clear up
a problem between him and the City relative to the sale of a mobile
home at 510 South Street. The company had a purchaser of the trailer
and when the City Engineer was contacted about the sewer hook up, they
were informed the trailer could not remain at that location and must
be moved from the City or put in a mobile home court. Later, when a
second purchaser surfaced, Mr. Brown was informed by the City Attorney
the mobile home could be sold and that utilities could be made avail-
able. Mayor referred the matter to the City Attorney to interpret
the Ordinance and give an opinion to the Council.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved that Ordinance #984 regulating the
numbering of buildings be adopted. Seconded, Councilman Geiger
questioned the section which restricts the size of the numbers to a
minimum of 3 inches. Councilman Geiger moved to refer the ordinance
to the Street Committee for study and to consider the section.
Seconded and lost with one yea and six nays. Councilman Lee Caldwell
moved to amend by eliminating the word "every" Section 1, line four.
Seconded and carried. Amended original motion carried.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported the Street Committee had met with
Mr. Gans at the Bayview Building and discussed the matter of the exit
and entrance signs at the west entrance, stating that the existing
sign will remain until Mr. Gans lowers and sets back the bulkhead west
of his property. Engineer stated that Mr. Gans had contacted the
adjacent owner, Mrs. L. Hussey and she will allow the alteration to
be done.
Councilman Lee Caldwell stated the Committee had inspected the request
for four fifteen minute parking meters at the Library and concluded
that if there is proper enforcement, there will be no need for meters.
Sergeant Mares stated they would patrol that area more in the future.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council approve an amount up to
$500.00 for preparation of applications for funds by Entranco Engineers
from the Public Works Act of 1976. Seconded and carried. Councilman
Lee Caldwell informed Council that there are some funds available with
no matching by the City. Engineer Knobbs reported he had prepared a
list of priorities and distributed them to the Council, asking them
to review and if necessary, make changes. The applications should be
submitted by September 23, 1976.
Councilman Geiger reported that a second letter has been received from
Mr. 11. Dean Smith, 1881 Miracle Mile, relative to negotiating for the
City. Councilman Geiger also stated something should be done now as
the next meeting will be three weeks away and negotiations should be
started. Councilman Geiger moved that his Finance Committee be given
the power to select a negotiator after further interview. Seconded
and carried.
Councilman fiaberlach presented a Certificate of Appreciation he had
received from the Fathoms of Fun to the Mayor for the assistance and
help received from the City during the 1976 festivities.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the Fire Chief and one volunteer fireman be allowed to proceed to
Wisconsin and pick up the new fire truck.
Chief Dow stated the City should put up signs at entrances to the paid
parking devices advising strangers of the system.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1161 allowing the Clerk to issue
a registered warrant in the amount of $5,178.49 bearing interest at
52% per annum to the Kitsap County Bank .from any monies in the Water
Construction Fund, 1975.
Council set the date of September 15, 1976 as the date for Yearing on
the proposed amendmentsto the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.
City Engineer will meet with the County Building Code Compliance Depart-
ment relative to the new numbering system in the County as to. fringe
areas.
Mrs. Delores Barringer, 604 Melcher, informed Council of the activities
of their spaying and neutering project and stated that they had the
approval of the Health Department and the County to use the building
at 708 Sweany Street for 60 days at which time the building would have
to be removed. Ms. Maxine Doyle spoke to the Council relative to her
attempts to get the same building for a non-profit organization and
failed. She stated that allowance of the Fur, Feathers and Fain group
to now occupy the building is against the usual procedure and that the
Attorney was fully aware of and knowledgeable of the program. She also
stated the Mayor, City Clerk, Attorney and the City Engineer were in-
volved in the bidding by the County and that there was a conspiracy
against her.. Mayor Powers stated that he had nothing to do with the procedures
of the County and that what she is saying is a big lie and she is a Liar.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Clerk G.� /` /� ? Mayor