08/27/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 27, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Caldwell
Miller, Grosso and Clark. Councilmen Wilson and Geiger excused. Also
present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Knobbs, Assistant Engineer Kane,
Police Chief Mares and Fire Chief Weatherill.
Mayor Powers led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the August 13, 1979 meeting as circulated.
Rock Caley, Elliott Planning & Development Company, representative for
owners of property situated between Gehring development and the Armory
questioned Council relative to "policy" with respect to water/sewer
service and possible means of ingress/egress to this property.
Mayor Powers read letter submitted by Engineer Knobbs, setting
September 7, 1979 as date of his retirement. Mr. Knobbs stated he has
enjoyed working with the Mayor and Council and expressed his gratitude
for everyone's cooperation and assistance.
Mayor Powers accepted Engineer Knobbs letter of resignation and thanked
him for the past 10 years of devoted service to the City of Port Orchard.
Councilman Clark, Water/Sewer Committee, reported the City of Port
Orchard is not meeting it's bonded indebtedness relative to Water/Sewer
Bonds, therefore Committee .recommends that water/sewer service rates
be increased.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
an increase of the basic rate by $1.00 per month for water service and
$1.00 per month for sewer service.
Clerk opened and read bid received from Set Point Control, Inc. for a
Sand Separator and all appurtenances capable of delivering between
210 and 450 GPM of water to be installed between well head (Well #6)
and reservoir. Bid is in the amount of $4,900.00 and is accompanied
by a cashier's check in the amount of 5% of bid amount.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council accepted
Bid received from Set Point Control., Inc. in the amount of $4,900.00
for a sand separator and all appurtenances capable of delivering between
210 and 450 GPM of water to be installed between well head (Well #6)
and reservoir.
Fare Chief Weatherill reported he has requested matching funds from
the Traffic Safety Grant for 3 Motorola Minitor Monitors. Cost to the
City will be approximately $510.00.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council authorized
the expenditure of $510.00 from within the Fire Department regular
budget for Motorola Minitor Monitors, to be purchased with 50¢
matching Traffic Safety Grant Funds.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1102, approving zone reclassification to Multiple Family
20 as requested by Patrick Shobert for his property located at the
intersection of Melcher Street and Sherman Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Sec. 35, Twnshp, 24, Range 1E; Ea Sz NW4 NW4 convyd. by Auditor No.
1096950 Excluding Road Right of Way.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell., seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1103, increasing compensation for Council members with
terms commencing January 1, 1980.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
adopted Ordinance No. 1104, amending Chapter 2.28.050 of the Fort
Orchard Municipal Code relating to employee vacation Leave.
On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council approved
Senior Citizens request for use of Active Club Building, (Room 2, Mon-
day through Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM) at no charge, effective August 27,
1979.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 P.M.
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