03/22/1982 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 22, 1982
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
Childress, Wilson, Caldwell, Miller, Grosso and Clark. Also
present: Attorney Riehl, Provisional Police Chief MacPherson,
Engineer Curles and Fire Chief Snow. Councilman Geiger excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the March 8, 1982 meeting as circulated.
Terry Bump, 317 Cline, approached Council relative to construction
of a garage on his property. Mr. Bump reported a complaint has
been filed with the Building Department by his neighbor Forest
Adkins, stating that Mr. Bump's garage is blocking his view.
Engineer Curles informed Council that the garage in question
infringes on the Adkins view but does not block it. Mr. Bump
was granted a variance allowing the garage to be situated in such
a manner as to avoid blocking Mr. Adkins view. Council confirmed
that as long as Mr. Bump is in conformance with the site plans and
requirements as set forth in the variance,he may continue construction
of his garage.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized the closure of Bay Street from Guy Wetzel.to Tracy on
May 27, 1982 for the Fathoms 0' Fun Jet Ski Race and July 4, 1982
for the Dingy Derby. Fire lanes will be open,! during both events.
On motion by Councilman. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved closure of Kendall Street from Sidney to Cline on July 4,
1982 to allow the "Kendall 500" to be held.
Engineer Curles reported he has contacted the majority of property
owners within the boundary of Highway 160, Retsil Road and present
City limits relative to proposed annexation into the City of Port
Orchard. Mr. Curles stated most property owners contacted were not
interested in annexing into the City at this time. He recommended
providing Mr. Lee Sebring, who initated the original petition for
annexation of his property (851 Mitchell), with petition forms and
he may contact property owners relative to annexation.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1193 repealing Ordinance No. 824 (Port Orchard
Municipal Code Chapter 6.08) relating to food service establishments.
Clerk read letter from Port Orchard Civil Service Commisison requesting
City Attorney be authorized to attend the Commission's meetings until
the Police Chief selection has been completed.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council authorized
City Attorney to attend the Civil Service Commission meetings until the
Police Chief selection has been made.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council moved
that adequate fire flow will be available prior to opening of Bowling
Alley.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the proposed amendment to the Six -year Transportation Plan
to include Item No. 39: West - South Sidney. Total length in miles
.11. (Resolution No. 1263)
John Clauson, Chairman Civil Service Commission reported on progress
of Entry Level Patrolman, Sargeant and Police Chief positions.
Mayor Powers declared recess with Council to retire to executive
session to discuss personnel matters.
Mayor Powers reconvened meeting and addressed letter from Patrolman
Frank Connelly relative to his request to be allowed to participate
in the Sargeants examination. Mayor Powers informed Mr. Connelly
the mayor does not have legal powers to override the Civil Service
Commission's decision. Mr. Connelly must follow Civil Service
Regulations relative to appeals. Commission Chairman John Clauson
read Civil Service Regulation No. 13.03.040 relative to appeals
and hearing procedures.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
C1er Mayor