08/09/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 9, 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, Haberlach, Roos and Geiger.
Also present. Chief Dow, Engineer Knobbs and Attorney Olson. Chief
Weatherill excused.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the July 26th meeting as circulated with the
following corrections: Page two, paragraph four, line one, change
the word resignation to "retirement" and in line two, change effective
August 27, 1976 to "September 11, 1976".
Mrs. Anita Sanford presented the three young ladies vieing for the
Kitsap County Fair Oueenship to the Mayor and Council. Candidates
Donna Monroe, Artis Short and Sherryl Reddick each informed Mayor,
Council and others present of the activities available during the fair
and sold several fair badges to those present. Candidate Donna Monroe
presented Mayor Powers with a white cowboy hat. August 25, 1976 will
be Port Orchard Day at the Fair.
Mr. Savage & Mr. Brad Smith, CH2M, informed:. Council of the progress of the
SSES, Sewer Survey being prepared for the South Kitsap area. They
stated that they will be starting in the City within the month and
that the City crews would be doing the smoking to find infiltration/
inflow in those areas that has not been covered by the City. This will
indicate to them the amount of rain water and ground water that is
being processed. At a later date they will go to those areas which
appear to be in excess of the desired amount to determine where the
breaks occur. Also informed Council that the City's 10o of the cost
would be absorbed by the in-service work by the City crews.
Mr. Tom Kearns, Kramer, Chin & Mayo, informed Council of his attendance
at the meeting with the representative of DSHS and that it appears
that the City will obtain additional funds from Referendum 27 Funds.
It appears that the Transmission line from Kendall St. to the Reservoir
will be allowed as eligible costs. He also informed Council that after
considering all the revenues and expenditures and adding in contingent
funds, the very maximun amount of additional funds needed to complete
the intertie would be about $81,000.00. There is a possibility that
the City may have to arrange for some interim financing in the approx-
imate amount of $200,000.00 until Referendum Funds are received.
After the project reaches the 75% completion point there will be no
further Referendum Funds until the completion point. Mr. Kearns pointed
out to the Council that KCM would like the Council to approve the
Construction Service portion of their 1974 contract to proceed with
the orderly construction of the project. Councilman Eugene Caldwell
moved that the Council approve the awarding of the bid for the Intertie
to Dyad Construction Company in the amount of $359,902.50, which is
the low bid and that the Engineering Company of KCM move as rapidly
as possible in all areas in order to take advantage of the $10,000.00
deduction offered by the Dyad Construction Company if the award could
be made by August 16, 1976, and that the above be subject to the
approval of the City Attorney. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the Mayor to sign the letter putting the Construction Service Section
of the Contract approved by the Council with Kramer, Chin and Mayo on
June 10, 1974 .into effect and that all conditions such as fee and
payment schedule shall apply.
Mr. Jack Mandeville, representing the Downtown Port Orchard marchants
Association, presented a letter to the Mayor and Councilmen protesting
the removal of 11 parking meters on Sidney and Bay Street relative to
the proposed four phasing of the traffic light at that intersection,
also requesting that the 9 parking meters be reinstalled and that the
City reinstate the six stalls which were removed behind the Post Office.
The letter also stated that there had been no communication with the
Business group on this move. They were informed that the matter had
been discussed for some time by the Council and the State Highway
Department and had been brought out at prior Council meetings. Also
the change was to provide safety for the walking citizens or pedes-
trian travel. It was also brought out that at this time only the
three: phase system would be used. Councilman Geiger stated that the
loss of these meters represented several thousands of dollars in sales.
After discussion on various aspects of the installation, Councilman
Geiger moved that the parking meters be restored and that the lanes
be restored to as was August 2, 1976. Seconded and lost with five
nays and two yeas.
Mr. Robert Gans, Bayview Building, requested the Council to change the
DO NOT EXIT sign erected by the City at the West entrance to his build-
ing and replace it with a RIGHT TURN ONLY sign. Matter referred to
the Street and Alley Committee and Superintendent of Public Works and
Chief of Police to report at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Emelio DeLucia, 510 Sroufe Street, informed Council that the sale
of his home had been stopped by the Health Department because his
septic tank drainfield is under the house and that he has to hook up
to the City sewer in order to complete the sale. He felt that it was
the City's responsibility to inform owners when building permits were
obtained, that they could not build over septic systems. Also stated
that the cost to him for the hookup by the City would be $440.00 and
for laying the line on his property would be $160.00 and that the City
should make some restitution. Matter was taken under advisement.
Letter from Kitsap County Bank and Dick Vlist Motors asking permission,
to beautify Port Street at the water side with benches, tables and
landscaping as shown on the attached sketch in exchange for the right
to use the area for public parking for a period of 20 years. Matter
taken under advisement in order to check the legality from the City
Attorney.
Mr. Herman Nelson, 712 Sidney, conveyed the appreciation of the Library
Board for the fine job of the City in furnishing such a nice building
for the library. Also invited the Council to attend the open house
of the library sometime in September. Also requested that the Council
consider the installation of four parking meters for the maximum time
of fifteen minutes in front of the library. Matter referred to the
Street and Alley Committee.
Mr. John Bannon, Entranco Engineers, spoke to the Council on the pro-
gress of the study for a by-pass road through the City, stated that
the study would cost about $30,000.00 and that the County and City
should enter into an intergovernmental agreement to study the problem,
look at the alternatives and come up with a solution. Also stated
that there are some federal funds becoming available for the construc-
tion and could be 100% of cost. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that a
letter be written to the County Commission requesting their cooperation
on this and also participation in the cost of the study. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger stated that any thought of a by-pass at this time
would be impossible financially. Motion carried.
Councilman Geiger reported of meeting .with Mr. Richard Burt., Donworth,
Taylor & Company relative to doing the negotiations for the City.
Stated that the going cost for this service is $40.00 per hour and
that the normal time for this service is between 30 & 40 hours. Coun-
cilman Geiger moved to retain the services of Mr. Burt for negotiations.
Seconded by Councilman Eugene Caldwell and lost with two yeas and five
nays.
Councilman Geiger reported of attending the Little League District
Tournament and receiving the plague presented to the City for their
assistance in the formation of the Little League field and other
assistance during the last twenty five years. Councilman Geiger Pre-
sented the plaque to Mayor Powers.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell reported that Officer Dunn had requested
additional sick leave in the amount of 24 hours to carry him on the
payroll while being off duty for surgery. Chief Tow recommended that
the Council deny the request in that the City Municipal Code states
that the Advanced Sick leave shall be limited to cases in which it is
believed that the employee will return to duty for sufficient time
necessary to liquidate the advance. On motion by E. Caldwell, seconded
and carried, Council denied the request for Advance Sack Leave.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
tho Chief of Police to replace adequate locks on two of the outside
doors in the police department.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the bid of Nail Painting Co., 2155 Opdal Road, the low bidder
in the amount of $2,519.99 plus sales tax to paint the Mitchell Street
shed and the Public Works Building at Bay Street. The other bid was
from Classic Colors, 1775 Red Spruce Road in the amount of $3,179.2.8, plus
sales tax.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, all further bids
will be opended during Council meetings.
A study session was set for 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, August10., 1976 to study
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
Clerk read letter from Delores Barringer, Fur, Fin and Feathers Foster-
ing Society, requesting permission from the Council to place a building
on her property to shelter animals during their short stay for the
purpose of low cost spaying and neutering. On motion by Councilman
Libby, seconded and carried, matter is to be referred to the proper
committee by the Mayor.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved that the bills (Vouchers #2193 through 2292) in the amount
of $36,043.55 be paid and that the June payroll in the amount of
$36,043.55 be approved, also that on Voucher No. 2236, $79.05 is to
be charged to 521.22.22 instead of.521.00 Federal Shared Revenue.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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