02/10/1975 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 10, 1975
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Fulton
Caldwell, Doyle, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Councilman Libby excused.
Also present Chief Dow and Weatherill, Engineer Knobbs and Attorney
McCluskey.
Councilwoman Doyle moved that the minutes of January 27, 1975 be approved
as corrected. Seconded and carried.
Mrs. Lewis Simpson, 916 Kitsap Street asked Council why the restrictions
on parking on Kitsap Street. Mayor informed Mrs. Simpson and Councilman
Caldwell informed her that a revaluation of the parking will be taken
in about six months.
Clerk read letter from the Highway Department relative to interim light-
ing and interim striping. Engineer will check with Puget Sound Power
and Light as to the cost of relocating the two light fixtures and will
report at the next Council meeting ..1 fghW,4 � If-- 14- T t3F F ff r� �- �l
Clerk read letter from the South Kitsap Improvement Council stating
they have went on record that "a longer approach be installed in the
vicinity of the SW corner of the Safeway building as soon as possible"
and a motion approving the State Highway T Intersection of the Manchester
Highway with Bethel Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Fulton and seconded, Council approved the pay-
ment of a bill in the amount of $490.00 for Public Defense for the City
during the year 1974.
On motion by Councilman Fulton, seconded and carried, Council approved
the request of Mrs. Helen Dixon, 1531 Crestview Drive, Bremerton, to
sell balloons on the streets of Port Orchard on February 28 and March 1
1975 to raise funds for retarded children.
Clerk informed Council that there has been received two applications
for fireworks stands in the City for the Fourth of July. Council set
the date of March 10, 1975 as a closing date for the receiving of appli-
cations.
Councilman Van Zee moved that the City make a token offer for the
purchase of the property adjoining Tremont Park on the East, known as
the Cohen property, for the installation of the two million gallon
reservoir, and that the negotiations shall be with Council approval.
Seconded and carried with Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
Chief Dow informed Council that the Federal Court will hear the suit
against the Chief beginning at 9:00 A.M. on July 14, 1975 and will
probably last for one month.
Engineer reports:
1. Engineer asked Council what shall be done on the garbage situation.
Councilman Roos moved that the City call for bids on the operation.
Seconded. Councilman Fulton moved to table, seconded by Councilman
Geiger. Carried, with four ayes and two nays. Study session set
for 7:30 P.M., February 13, 1975 in Council chambers.
2. B.O.D. samples for the treatment plant are being processed by the
County, effective February 1, 1975.
3. Mr. Throm and Mr. Lee of South Flower will comply with the Attorney's
letter relative to cleaning up the debris dumped in the natural
drain area.
4. Mr. Del Guzzi will arrange a meeting in the very near future with
the Engineer on the problem at the Safeway Complex.
5. Informed Council that the County Building Department would like to
do the plumbing inspections for the City on the same basis as the
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City had with the Health Department. Clerk will write letter for
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Chief Weatherill stated that another pumper is needed by 1980 in order
to comply.* Reported that Mr. Calhoun had resigned and that a Mr. Rhines
has been hired as Fire Marshal. Also that he wants a full time marshal
as he is behind on building and fire inspections. On motion by Council-
man Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the amount of $250.00
for two firemen to attend Command School in Yakima on April 4 through
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6t'LSb IJ 'McCluskey reported that the City versus Adams case has been
dismissed.
Councilman Geiger moved to proceed with the call for bids on the sale
of $700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds approved by the voters and that
Mr. Terry Thompson, Terry Thompson & Company, Financial Center, Seattle
Washington, be approved to prepare the necessary information with the
assistance of the City's staff. Seconded and carried, with Councilwoman
Doyle voting no.
Councilman Roos moved that new businesses be sent a letter wishing them
welcome to the City. Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle moved to amend the
motion to invite the new businesses to give their business address to
the City for the Fire and Police Departments. Seconded. Amended motion
approved. Amended original motion approved.
Councilwoman Doyle reported that the Transportation Demonstration Plan
did not get under way on February 6. 1975. Councilwoman Doyle asked
the other members of the Council if they were interested in working up
a plan in conjunction with the County for a park and ride lots by using
existing facilities and bus shelters.
Councilwoman Doyle moved to furnish chalk and bulletin boards for the
Council Chambers as agreeable with the Planning Commission and the
Building Committee. Seconded and carried. Councilman Caldwell moved
that one chalk board and one bulletin board be purchased, movebble"for
the Active Building. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Caldwell moved that one new 3/4 ton pickup or two used 3/4
ton pickups be purchased on bid for the public works department from
Federal Shared Revenue Funds. Seconded. Councilman Van Zee moved to
table the motion until next meeting so the Finance Committee can see
if there are available funds. Seconded and carried.
Mayor recessed meeting at 10:00 P.M. to be reconvened at 10:10 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M. by Mayor Powers.
Councilman Van Zee moved that the portion of Sidney just North of Tremont
be shimmed to eliminate the puddling of water during the rains. Seconded
and carried.
The parking of
Fathoms of Fun,
as the request
July Holidays.
the carnival on the
will be discussed
for no parking on
Councilman Fulton moved that upon
the concrete for the sidewalks at
will prepare the warrant for early
Seconded and carried.
new parking lot, as requested by the
with the Merchant's Committee as well
Prospect Street during the Fourth of
the completion of the delivery of
the Active Building, the City Clerk
payment to Bomac as per their request.
Councilman Fulton moved that the Council approvelthe increase of $1.50
per month on the basic water rate. Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle moved
to amend that low rate users not have the basic charge changed. Motion
lost for lack of a second. Councilman Roos moved to amend by deleting
portions 15,000 to 30,000 at .30� per 1,000 and over 30,000 at .20�
per 1,000. Seconded. Councilman Van Zee moved to table the amendment
until a later date. Seconded and carried with two nays. Councilman
Doyle moved to table for more study. Seconded and lost. On the original
motion, Council voted three nays and thee yeas. Motion lost.
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Councilman Fulton moved for adoption of the proposed sewer increase(cn 03)
of $1.50 per month on each sewer service. Seconded. Councilman Roos
moved to amend by deleting after Five Dollars and fifty cents, under
Section 19, paragraph No. 6, Class V, "plus $2.75 cents for each unit
over one" and adding "for each living unit". Seconded and carried.
Councilman Caldwell moved to amend Section 19, paragraph No. 7, Class
VI to read "Public and Private schools, thirty five cents per month
per each pupil, teacher, maintenance and administrative personnel".
Seconded and carried with four yeas and two nays. Council approved the
amended original motion with five ayes, and Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
Councilwoman Doyle moved to delete all of Class II, (A), (B),(C), and
(D) of Section 19. Seconded. Motion lost with two ayes and four nays.
Councilman Fulton moved that the basic collection charge for both water
and sewer connections be changed to $125.00 for each additional dwelling
unit plus the actual cost of labor, material, street restoration and
overhead as required in making the original tap on City right -of --way.
Seconded and carried with Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
Councilman Fulton moved that the matter of rate increases for water
service be taken from the table. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Fulton moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 946. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend the motion by charging a flat 40� per
1,000 gallon over 15,000 gallons. Seconded and carried.
Councilwoman Doyle moved to amend by charging 40� per 1,000 gallons
starting at zero gallons and continuing through all gallonage. Motion
lost for lack of second. Original amended motion carried with Council-
woman Doyle voting no.
Councilman Caldwell presented plan for temporary curbing for planters
at the site of the new First Bank at Westbay. The planters would be
located on City property but would be constructed in a temporary manner
and could be moved at a future date. Councilman Caldwell moved that
the First Bank be allowed to install the temporary planters. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend the motion to postpone indefinitly,
the installation of the planters until the Council could discuss all
uses of City property. Seconded. Motion lost with three ayes, three
nays with the Mayor voting nay. Original motion carried with four
ayes and two nays.
On motion by Councilman Geiger,
the bills and approved Vouchers
$18,150.27 to be paid and that
$31,872.52 be allowed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
seconded and carried, Council allowed
#310 through #406 in the amount of
payroll for January in the amount of
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Clerk ` Mayor