11/24/1975 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 24, 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, Libby, Van Zee, Roos and Geiger. Also
present Chiefs Weatherill and Dow, Attorney McCluskey and Engineer
Knobbs.
On motion by Councilman Doyle, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the November loth meeting with the corrections
attached to these minutes.
Councilman Libby moved that the proclamation proclaiming the month
between Thankgiving and Christmas as Home and Family month be
approved. Seconded. Councilman Doyle moved that the proclamation
not be a paid advertisement. Seconded and lost. Original motion
carried. Representative of the Eagles Lodge received the proclamation.
Councilman Geiger reported on negotiations at this point with the
City employees union and indicated that about $31,000.00 is needed
to balance the budget, and stated that the City will have to find
a new or increased source of revenue, mentioned head tax, increased
B & O tax on telephone and electrical utilities or B & O tax on
gross sales of the merchants within the City. Council set Friday
evening at 7:30 P.M. as time to meet with the business people to
discuss B & O tax or other suggestions as to revenues. Councilman
Doyle suggested parking charges by those using City property as
well as on the large parking lot.
Councilman Van Zee reported that a questionaire is being prepared
to be sent to all the citizens in the City as to their desires in
the park and recreation area.
Councilman Fulton reported that he will be absent from the Friday
meeting.
Councilman Caldwell stated they are still working on getting right
of way along Tremont. Also, the State is taking traffic counts
at the Westbay intersection and are going to install a right turn
lane and possible lights.
Attorney McCluskey reported that in reviewing the contract for
service between the City and KCM he found the increase from 28.5%
to 31.3% is not in disagreement with the contract and they could
change their method of breakdown on the "mandatory and customary
charges" under Section D (2).
Attorney McCluskey informed Council that it would be possible to
re -rezone the Clauson property and the property on Lippert (adjacent
to the South Kitsap Hospital property). The City could initiate
the action to re -rezone and as the property on Lippert is not being
used, it would not appear to be a difficult procedure. The property
of Mr. Clauson is somewhat different as it is being used. The
Council could re -rezone this property and place it in a non -conforming
use catogory which is more restrictive as to use. City Engineer
will provide a map of these two areas for Council information.
Councilman Fulton moved that a re -rezone of the Lippert Street
property be considered and the necessary papers be drawn to re -rezone
from Commercial to Residential. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Doyle moved that the property of Mr. Clauson be re -rezoned
from Commercial to Low Density Residential. Seconded. Councilman
Fulton moved to amend by stating that an ordinance be prepared.
Sconded and carried. Amended original motion carried.
Engineer reported that Mr. Del Guzzi had improved the entrances and
exits at the Safeway complex on Bethel and he will also install the
turn lane.
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Engineer also reported the Bert Robinson Construction Co. has
started on the transmission main this date. Engineer requested
Council to approve an order and funds in the amount of $3,888.00
for the engineering firm of Olson and McGinnis to complete the
survey for the purpose of laying the lines for the Bremerton Intertie.
Seconded and carried.
Chief Dow informed Council that his trial on the Griffith case has
again been postponed.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Mayor to appoint Doris Stewart, 1110 Bethel and John
Dominguez, 520 Sweany to the City Planning Commission, Councilman
Doyle voting no.
Councilman Libby moved to adopt Ordinance #959 amending the Animal
Control Ordinance #682. Seconded. Councilman Geiger moved to amend
Section 2, by allowing dogs to be free of impounding as long as
they are within 300 yards of their home. Seconded and lost with
Geiger, Fulton and Doyle voting yea. Councilman Doyle moved to
postpone for further study. Seconded and lost with Geiger, Doyle
and Fulton voting yea. Councilman Fulton moved to amend to show an
impounding fee of $10.00 each occurance. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Doyle moved to amend by inserting "may" instead of "shall"
in Section 2, sentence six before be. Seconded. Motion lost with
Doyle and Geiger voting yea. Amended original motion carried with
Doyle and Geiger voting no.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 9:35 P.M. to 9:50 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
adopted Ordinance #960 amending Ordinance #949 relating to business
registrations.
Attorney will prepare and distribute copies of a model litter
ordinance to the Council members.
Councilman Doyle moved that her proposal to adjust the rating system
of water and sewer as follows: Water $2.00 per month minimum and
75C per each additional 1,000 gallons. Sewer $1.00 per month
minimum and 50t per each additional 1,000 gallons be considered
and studied for its feasibility. Seconded and carried.
Councilman Doyle moved that the Council move the collection boxes
at Westbay to the recycling center on Mitchell. Seconded. Council-
man Doyle moved to postpone the motion for further study. Seconded
and carried.
Matter of young men pitching bottles from the recycling center on
top of the used cars at Wayne and Jim's car lot referred to Finance
Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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