04/21/1974 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 21, 1974
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Fulton
Caldwell, Libby, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Councilwoman Doyle excused.
Also present, Attorney McCluskey, Engineer Knobbs and Chief Dow. Fire
Chief absent because of illness.
Minutes of April 8, 1974 approved on motion by Councilman Fulton,
seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried with the following correc- ✓
tion: page three, paragraph four, line two, change to read "purchase
two used manual standard typewriters".
Mr. Adrian Carr, 437 Tracy Avenue informed Council that he was spear-
heading a drive to effect a county wide leash law, and asked the Coun-
cil to participate to this end. Several residents were present who
substantiated the request of Mr. Carr. Mr. Carr also recommended
that licenses should be replaced with a permit and that the first
infraction, a warning slip should be given, with the second a fine
and with the third permanent revocation of the permit. Mayor informed
Mr. Carr that the City will follow up on this and contact the County
and also other municipalities.
Mr. Colin Hergert, Recreational Director for School District #402
informed Council that the original amount of $12,760.00 requested
for the supervised recreation program in the City has been adjusted
downward by the amount of $2,260.00, making a new total of $10,500.00.
Also, that the amount of $4,500.00 which is for supplies and materials
could be split into two phases of $2,250.00 payable semi -yearly.
Stated that if the levy passed and/or State relief funds were received
the District would furnish custodial service to the Active Building of
about 10 hours per week. Councilman Fulton stated that the existing
parks program must be continued, and it would be about $10,000.00 for
tha balance of the year to retain a parks man, and the funds for the
District should come from the Federal Shared Revenues. Clerk will
check on possiblity of CETA funds for both parks man and compensation
for the two persons with the recreation program. Councilman Van Zee
moved and Councilman Roos seconded that the City contribute the sum
of $8,500.00 to the Supervised Recreational Program. Councilman Fulton
moved to amend the motion "subject to ratification of agreements with
the County:;. School District and City", seconded by Councilman Roos
and carried. On the v-ste of the amended original motion, Council
approved the motion la Councilman Fulton and Geiger voting no.
Councilman Fulton moved and Councilman Van Zee seconded that the
$8,500.00 for supervised recreation be funded from Federal Shared
Revenues. Councilman Roos moved that the motion be tabled until the
possibility of grants be reviewed, seconded by Councilman Geiger and
carried with Councilman Fulton voting no. Mayor referred the review
of use of Federal Shared Revenue to the Finance Committee.
Clerk read letter from Mr. Robert Stewart, Commissioner of Finance,
City of Bremerton, confirming the 27� per 1,000 gallons of water per
day for the purchase of water from the City of Bremerton, with a min- r
imum of $200.00 per month. Mayor and Council discussed a draft of
a letter from Mr. Dick Warren, Kramer, Chin & Mayo, which is a
counter proposal asking for a price of $0.20/1,000 gallons with a
minimum total of 100,000,000 gallons per year. On motion by Council
man Caldwell, seconded by Councilman Van Zee and carried, Council
approved the Finance Committee to review the draft and prepare the
letter to the City of Bremerton over the Mayor's signature.
Clerk read a letter from the Department of Social and Health Services
relative to the forming of a Water Utility Coordinating Committee Ref-
erendum 27 Project Approval. Mayor appointed Councilman Fulton as the
technical representative of the City on this committee.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Roos and carr-
ied, Council approved Ordinance #931, amending Section 10.64.080
Schedule V of the Port Orchard Municipal Code to prohibit parking
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on SR 160 (Bay Street) from Harrison Avenue to Maple Avenue on both
sides. Councilman Fulton voting no_
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded by Councilman Fulton and
carried, Council approved the passage of Ordinance #932 creating a
fund for handling receipts and disbursements under Section I Chapter
130, Laws of 1974, Amending RCW 46.61.515, such fund shall be called
Motor Vehicle Intoxication Fund.
Street and Alley Committee will study the possibility of acquiring an
additional 20 feet of right-of-way on Tremont between Sidney and Port
Orchard Boulavard, and the possibility of a walk path along the side
of the street. Chairman Caldwell of the. Street and Alley Committee
reported that on his survey of the area on Tremont, between Sidney
and the Port Orchard Boulavard, it appears that the lighting is ade-
quate, although there is no place for pedestrians to walk and could
be hazardous after dark.
On motion by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Caldwell and
carried, Council approved the Clerk to call for bids on furnishing
the City Fire and Liability Insurance for a three year period. Bids
to be opened May 24, 1974 and presented to Council for action May 27.
1974.
Engineer reports:
1. Two of the flowering plum trees were stolen during the transfer
from Tremont Park to parking lot.
2. Mr. Jack Del Guzzi, Bethel Avenue Business Complex has sold the
entire complex, the sale to be effective about June 1, 1974.
3. On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded by Councilman Roos
and carried, Council approved the request of the engineer to
remove the double doors in the area of the south and west sides
of the street shed and to install security type fencing with 10
foot gates for security purposes, an approximate cost of $500.00.
4. Mitchel Point, owned by M. Van Alstine has been placed with
Dante Chackel Realty for sale in the amount of $10,000.00.
5. Attended seminar in Olympia covering a new program called FAM
which with proper completed applications and providing the funds
are available, the City could receive $4.68 per capita for up-
dating the construction on primary, secondary and collector roads.
Allocations of these funds will be completed about 7/l/74.
Councilman Geiger moved that the Council remove all fixtures on the
light poles on Port Orchard Boulavard and request Puget Sound Power
and Light Company to install a lighting system for the City on those
poles. Motion died for lack of a second. Attorney will review the
contract with PSP&L regarding their obligations in furnishing light-
ing to the City.
Council discussed the possible time schedule on the reconstruction of
Sidney, from Division to Tremont and was informed by the City Engineer
that specs could be ready for the call for bids by about April 28th.
The call for bids would not contain costs for oil as this is an un-
determinable item due to the esclation in prices and that the oil bid
would be at whatever the price is at the time of completion of the
project. It was suggested that the specifications contain verbage to
the effect that the contractor will provide signs and other allied
items necessary to control any traffic problems which will probably
occur. Council Geiger moved to proceed on the reconstruction of Sidney
from Division to Tremont with single sidewalk and curb from Melcher to
Tremont in the estimated cost of $85,000.00 with the cost thereof being
supplemented by the approximate amount of $50,000.00 from Federal Shared
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revenues. Motion seconded by Councilman Caldwell and carried with
Councilman Roos voting no.
Councilman Roos moved that two firemen be approved to attend a class
in the removal of people from wrecked cars at the cost of $45.00 total.
The class will last two days. Councilman Libby seconded and carried
with Councilman Fulton voting no.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded by Councilman Van Zee and
carried, Council approved sending Chief or Fire Marshal on a National
Fire Investigation School in Ellensburg on May 21, 22 and 23, 1974
and approved the expenditure of $100.00. Councilman Fulton voting no.
Councilman Van Zee moved and Councilman Caldwell seconded that the
City hire a full time Park man. Councilman Geiger amended the motion
by adding that some of the janitorial work in the Active Building be
done by the existing building janitor. Motion seconded by Councilman
Roos and carried with Council Fulton and Councilman Van Zee voting no.
On the amended original motion Council approved the motion as amended.
Councilman Libby moved that the Police Clerk be allowed to attend a
three day seminar in Issaquah, May 13, 14 and 15, 1974 and be allowed
$20.00 for registration and mileage in the amount of $15.00 for 150
miles. Seconded by Council Roos and carried.
Councilman Caldwell informed the Mayor that a member of the Council
should be appointed as a trustee for the Fireman Relief and Pension
Board. Mayor appointed Councilman Libby. Also informed Council that
there will be one ambulance stationed at #2 Fire station and will be
manned by District seven. Possibly two City volunteers will be used
as drivers.
There will be a meeting at 7:30 P.M. April 29, 1974 in the Council
Chambers jointly with the Planning Commission to hopefully finalize
some direction as to the zoning procedures for the City. Also to
determine what will be used as a density factor.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. on motion by Councilman Fulton,
seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
Mayor Clerk Mayor