02/24/1975 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 24, 1975
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Fulton,
Doyle, Libby, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Councilmember Caldwell excused
because of illness. Also present, Attorney McCluskey, Engineer Knobbs,
Chief Weatherill and Chief Dow.
Councilman Fulton moved that the minutes of February 10, 1975 be approved
as circulated. Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle moved to amend the motion
to make twenty corrections that she felt should be made. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend the amendment by excluding all of the
twenty corrections except "Page 1, No. 1; Page 2, No. 1 and 2. Seconded.
Councilwoman Doyle moved to table. Motion to table lost for lack of a
second. Motion to amend the amendment approved by Council and carried.
Original motion as amended approved by Council. Corrections are as
follows: Page 1, paragraph 4, "add to paragraph 4, Highway 160 at Bethel
V ., and Page 2, paragraph 1, add "plumbing inspections to be done for
the fees involved". Paragraph 2, add to Chief Weatherill report "with
Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau recommendation for 35,000 gallon
per minute fire flow. Add "that permit for burning cannot be issued to
Lee and Throm while there is a dirt cover over the trash".
Attorney McCluskey stated that inaccurate reporting of the minu es shoul
be changed at the Council meeting. Also that any citizen or
could file suit against the Clerk and the Council to make them file
correct and accurate minutes, then the Judge would decide on the case.
Councilwoman Doyle moved that the City Attorney investigate the matter
of incomplete and inaccurate minutes and take appropriate action. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Mr. C. Adrian Carr complained to the Council again about dogs running
uncontrolled in his area on Annapolis Hill and stated that the only
answer to the problem is a leash law. Also wanted to know if anything
has been done on the animal control ordinance as he had requested on
his last visit to the Council. Mayor informed Mr. Carr that the comm-
ittee was still reviewing the ordinance. Mr. Carr stated that use of
CETA personnel could be used to inventory the animals within the City.
Mr. Clarence Dahlke stated the Humane Society should not be subsidized
by local governments, that the Society should be self supporting.
Councilman Libby moved that the Council hold a public meeting March 3,
1975 at 7:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers to allow the citizens to
voice their opinions as to a second cab company operating within the City.
Seconded and carried.
Engineer Knobbs reported that Mr. Richard Warren, Kramer, Chin and Mayo,
could not be present as he has the flu, but will be at the March 10, 1975
Council meeting.
410 - Lillian Wilson, Northwest Air Photos, left price lists for Council to
review.
The proposed contract for Emergency Communications and Other Services
was discussed by the Council and Councilman Van Zee moved to complete
the contract and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City.
Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle moved to table until the contract could
be discussed more thoroughly. Seconded. Motion lost. Councilman Geiger
moved to amend the motion to allow for either monthly or quarterly pay-
ments by the City rather than a single payment. Seconded. Carried.
Amended original motion carried with all members voting yes except
Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
Councilman Geiger moved that Ordinance #946 amending Chapter 13.04 of
the Port Orchard Municipal Code, Water Rates, be approved and adopted.
Seconded and carried with all members voting yes except Councilwoman
Doyle voting no.
Councilwoman Doyle stated that in her
an increase in rates is not necessary.
as the small users are subsidizing the
administration of the Utilities is way
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review of the Financial Report,
Also that equalization is needed
large users. Also, that 30% for
out of line.
Mayor Powers recessed the meeting at 9:20 P. M.
Mayor Powers reconvened the meeting at 9:35 P. M.
Councilman Fulton moved that Ordinance #947 amending Chapter 13.08, Mun-
icipal Code, Sewer Rates, be approved and adopted. Seconded. Council-
woman Doyle moved to amend the motion by deleting "whether occupied or
not" from (1) Class I. Motion died for lack of second. Councilwoman
Doyle moved to table the motion for further study. Motion died for lack
of second. Council approved the original motion with all Council members
voting yes except Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
Councilwoman Doyle moved that the Water, Sewer and Sanitation Committee
study and recommend to the Council fair rates for water and sewer on the
Marina connections. Seconded and carried.
Councilwoman Doyle moved that garbage rates be amended to $2.00 per can
per month on residential users and $15.00 per pick up on the one cubic
yard containers. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Roos moved that the Engineer and staff prepare specifications
for a call for bids for the operation of the Sanitation Department under
the guidance of the Sanitation Committee. Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle
moved to amend the motion to franchise the large and commercial users and
the City continue to operate the disposal of the residential users.
Motion died for lack of a second. Council approved the original motion
with all members voting yes except Councilwoman Doyle voting no.
After lengthy discussion on the cleaning up of the area surrounding the
garbage area at the Dr. J. Coyle property, Engineer stated Dr. Coyle
had stated he would clean up the area and keep it clean. Councilwoman
Doyle questioned that there is room enough to add a storage area and
still have room to handle large supply trucks. Councilman Fulton moved
that the Council approve Dr. J. Coyle's application for Shorelines
Management Substantial Development Permit and that the action will not
have a significant adverse effect on the quality of the environment, and
this finding together with any attached supporting materials constitute
a negative declaration. Seconded. Carried with all members voting yes
except Councilwoman Doyle voting no, stating the Council is acting with-
out thorough information.
Engineer Reports:
Sewer project of laying laterals in the Herb Theisen area, 116 Bay Street
is nearly complete.
North Kitsap Sand and Gravel Co. have completed the punch list and Engineer
recommended that the Council approve the project and that the retained
fee be paid. Councilman Roos moved to approve the project and pay the
retainer. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Libby moved that the Council approve the purchase of two
used 3/4 ton pick ups of the same year and make for use of the Public
Works Department and that the funds come from the Federal Shared Revenues.
Seconded. Councilwoman Doyle moved to amend the motion to use funds
in the Utilities accounts. Seconded and carried. On the amended original
motion, Council approved with five yes and one no vote.
Council and Attorney discussed changes in the original proposed business
registration ordinance. Attorney will prepare new version and Clerk
will see that all Council members get a copy prior to next meeting.
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Councilman Geiger asked the Engineer to contact Seattle and Tacoma
City Light as to protectors for the lights on the Port Orchard Blvd.
Councilman Roos asked the Police Chief to review the false alarms
problem.
Councilman Van Zee stated that he can secure a 4' x 6' portable board
which has a chalk board on one side and a cork surface on the other
side for the Planning Commission for a cost of $163.28 plus $5.68 for
casters. Clerk will see if there are available funds in the Planning
Budget, and if so Councilman Van Zee will purchase the board.
Councilwoman Doyle suggeste that the ordinance for employ holidays
be changed to eliminate 4&e�- holidays in February and in October,
and also to consider curtailment of, the em ��1,Q ees accumulated annual
leave. Also consider ways to elimina�er-�vse t i � Mayor informed
Councilwoman Doyle that holidays and leave can only be changed during
the negotiating period.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P. M.
_"- ` Clerk /i Mayor