03/24/1975 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 24, 1975
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington was called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Fulton
Caldwell, Doyle, Libby, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Also present was
Engineer Knobbs, Chief of Police Dow, Chief of Fire Dept. Weatherill
and Attorney McCluskey. Councilwoman Doyle moved that the minutes of
March 10, 1975 meeting be approved as per the corrections prepared by
her and attached to these minutes. Seconded. Councilman Fulton moved
to amend the motion by setting the correction on page three, paragraph
ten, "for the arts and craft exhibit" as a separate sentence. Seconded
and carried. Original motion as amended carried.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell and seconded, Council approved the
request of Mrs. Walton, South Kitsap Junior Womens Club, to conduct
their annual roadside cleanup on April 19, 1975, between the hours of
9:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon. Also that the City equipment will pick up
the garbage sacks.
Mr. Colin Hergert, South Kitsap School District #402 Community Education
Coordinator, informed Council of the activities conducted under his
supervision since the beginning of June of 1974. Stated that the part-
icipation had increased from 450 to 850 on a weekly basis. Also that
there were activities at E.P.O., Givens and Olalla covering many classes
for both senior citizens and youth groups. They intend to start a
Pea Patch program as well as swimming classes at the Parkwood Pool.
Reported that there is about $1,800.00 balance in the amount of funds
allocated by the Council and that after the circulars are mailed, the
balance would not be used. Mr. Hergert requested that the Council
allocate $4,000.00 for the period July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1976
to continue the community education program. These funds will be used
for administration only. Mayor informed Mr. Hergert that the Council
will consider the request. On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and
carried, Council approved that the Mayor proclaim the month of May as
Senior Citizen Month.
Mayor Powers informed - er Davis of the First Baptist�c �rych Ai a
meeting would be arranged with t County Commissioner3„ hM an .i?rcy<<,�y
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,,Councilwoman Doyle to discuss the use of the old County Shed on Mitchell.
Dr. Howard Minor stated the City could pick up one additional parking
spot by obliterating the yellow line at the northsaft end of the park-
ing area fronting the post office. Referred to Street and Alley Comm-
ittee.
Mr. Herman Nelson, Library Board, reported that the use of the library
is increasing and in a twelve day period there was use of 3,200 books.
On the request of Mrs. Helen Almy, Chairman, South Kitsap Branch,
American Cancer Society, Council on motion by Councilman Caldwell,
seconded and carried, approved the Mayor to proclaim the month of
April as National Cancer Month in South Kitsap.
Claim of Mr. Thomas P. Pyper, 913 Austin, for $10.00 for a wicker basket
picked up by the Sanitation Department and destroyed, read by Clerk.
Councilman Caldwell moved to reject the Claim. Seconded. Councilwoman
Doyle moved to amend that the claim be forwarded to the City's insurance
carrier. Seconded and carried. Original motion as amended carried.
Mayor Powers appointed Councilman Rogert G. Geiger and Doctor Howard
Minor, 1400 Bay Street to the Kitsap County Comprehensive Health Planning
Council to represent the City.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell and seconded, Council approved the
Mayor to appoint Mr. John Kleinbach, 1340 Evergreen, to the Library
Board to replace Mrs. Muriel Welte.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded and carried, Council approved
the Mayor to appoint Clarence Hovde, 245 Fireweed, to the Park Commission
to replace Wayne Darbro who has moved from the City. Councilwoman
Doyle stated others should be considered as Mr. Hovde is on the South
Kitsap Park and Recreation Board.
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Letter from Mrs. Jennie B. Bruce, 339 Farragut Ave. relative to widen-
ing the street fronting her property read. Matter referred to Street
and Alley Committee.
Councilman Geiger moved to delay the sale of the $700,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds until such time that the Bond Counsel advises the
Council to go ahead. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Geiger moved to not allow the Funtastic Carnival crews to
use stakes for securing the tents and other concession housing on the
new parking lot, stating that the steel stakes are pounded through the
blacktop and into the ground two feet and that even though they use
cold patching to repair the hole, serious damage can and will happen.
Also stated that they could find other ways to secure the concession
stands from the weather. They could use the boardwalk or even build
frames. Seconded. Motion lost.
Councilman Geiger had prepared a rough draft of his version of the
business registration ordinance and presented a copy to the Attorney
to redraft an ordinance.
Councilman Geiger reported on seeing young boys with sling shots and
bee bee guns and stated the parents should be advised that it is
against City Ordinances to shoot bee bee guns within the City.
Councilman Roos stated that he had contacted the Association of Wash-
ington Cities and they are forwarding a letter setting the time, cost
and place of the next seminar on labor negotiations to the City. Clerk
will supply members of Council with the information. On motion by
Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved one member
of the Council to attend the labor negotiation seminar and the expense
incurred.
Councilman Roos moved to rescind the previous decision of the Council
on the Molaahn project, of the meeting of March 10, 1975 ie: "Council-
man van zee moved that the Council reconsider their prior decision and
change their declaration to major action with insignificant adverse
effect on the environment, seconded and carried", and make the declar-
ation to major action with significant adverse effect on the environment.
Seconded. Councilman Roos argued that it is necessary to get all the
information available and the expertise on all factors on this project.
Councilwoman Doyle requested opinion from Attorney McCloskey. Attorney
McCiuskey stated that an opinion is not needed as the Council should
make their decision based on the input from the staff of the City. The
Council must be reasonable and not act in an arbitrary or capricious
manner. The courts will review and determine if the Council acted in
an arbitrary or capricious manner. Mayor Powers asked the staff what
their recommendations were on this matter and their replies are as
follows: City Clerk Robert G. Lloyd, no_ significant adverse effect
on the environment. Engineer Leslie Knobbs, no significant adverse
effect on the environment. Pole Chip Gil TQ17ow n sinific�n
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adverse effect on the envir nmegn0i _ f-
i - ant. Motion carried with four yeas
and three nays.
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Clerk w1otl contact Department of Ecology requesting one of their members
to address the Council and explain the procedures and requirements of
Environmental Impact Statements.
At the request o oup hman Van Zee, Council declared the old theatre
chairs as salva3f, ndA ey be disposed of on motion by Councilman Cald-
well, seconded and carried.
Mayor Powers declared a recess at 9:15 P.M.
Mayor Powers reconvened meeting at 9:30 P.M.
Councilman Libby informed Council of the potential danger created by a
leaking gas pump, stating the regular pump and the ethyl pump are obsolete
and that there are two good used pumps available from Port Orchard Oil
Company. Also, the department would like to install a 10 key lock system
on the ethyl pump. If this is approved, each department will have its
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own control. The cost of the project would be close to $900.00.
Councilman Libby moved to purchase the two used pumps with the ten key
lock installed on the ethyl pump. Seconded. Councilman Caldwell moved
to amend the motion to include "that each department will contribute to
the total cost", seconded and carried. Amended original motion carried.
Councilman Libby moved that one member of the Council or the Mayor be
allowed to attend the Association of Washington Cities Annual meeting
on the Tri-Cities in the month of June and that expenses be allowed
in the approximate amount of $150.00. Seconded and carried.
Councilwoman Doyle stated that the Council should get more information
on the water program, should find out more specifics as to the use of
water by the Park Shore development and how much tY.rwotuld a�a�
financially with the water main and should considersecondary^ re ment
plant. Preliminary contract for planning onV this matter has been awarded
to CH2M stated the Engineer. 1?Oct C,4/,4i_s6�wGR 131SfP/A
Councilwoman Doyle also stated the City should forecast the anticipated
need for sewer connections for the next five years. Engineer informed
Councilwoman that the use of treatment plants is determined by pdpulation
and not anticipated connections�A
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Councilwoman Doyle asked if the City could perform urban improvements
by the use of general obligation bonds. Mayor said yes but we are now
near our capacity with the $700,000.00 issue, but the Council could
approve a limited issue in the approximate amount of $250,000.00
Councilman Caldwell informed Council that the City had received no bids
on the call for bids for two 3/4 ton pick ups and moved to allow the
City Engineer to again prepare and publish a call for bids on two used
3/4 ton pick ups. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Caldwell moved to allow the request of Mr. Roger A. Johnson
406 Sidney, to leave the five ornamental plum trees planted in the City
right-of-way. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Fulton moved that the bill for the South Kitsap High School
for the Community Education Program be approved in the amount of $735.89.
Seconded and carried.
Councilman Fulton reported that he had discussed the complaint of Mr.
Sam Belcher, 1339 Garrison Street and Mr. Belcher seemed to be placated
at the end of the conversation.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the purchase of a piece of property 200 feet by 500 feet abutting Sid-
ney Street on the west and the Tremont Park on the east, in the amount
of $9,250.00 plus the cost of the title policy from Lillian Cohen, the
owner. Seconded and carried with Councilwoman Doyle voting no. The
property will be used for the site of the 2,000.000 gallon reservoir /
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Engineer Knobbs reported that a new pump is needed for Well #7 as the
existing one cannot be repaired. The approximate cost of the pump will
be $1,000.00.
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Chief Dow informed Council that LEOFF members are not under State Indus-
trial coverage and therefore there will be no compensation for the
glasses of Patrol Officer MacPherson. The Attorney will continue to Kefev-74
or-4 e when the matter comes to court. Also
reported that the insurance carrier for Peninsula Feed Company has denied
any responsibility for the damage done to the 1974 patrol vehicle. It
is now being referred to the City's insurance carrier.
Attorney McCluskey state that before he can do anything with Mr. Tom
Clauson, he must have reports that the gentleman is in violation. This
should come from the Police Department, Council members or citizens.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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