MCP&PSG 10-31-06 COFFEE & DISCUSSION 6:45AM MANCHESTER FAMILY INN

Attending were Joe Blazevich, Ron Rada, Paul Gilligan, Bud and Wanda Larsen, Bob Lamb, Bob Parks, Louise and Rudy Renteria, Peggy Warner.    In updating on-going group activities the following topics were discussed:

    1)     501C3 status.  Ron Rada reported that we are awaiting word back from the IRS.  The paperwork appears to be in order but the IRS is experiencing a backload at this time in submitted paperwork.  Bud noted that Bob Edwards is working appropriate wording for our group mission statement which will be required under the 501C3 certification.

    2)    The recently approved All Ports Resolutions will be further discussed following the October 13th Port of Manchester Commissioners meeting.  There are several steps that will be required before this issue can be finalized.  The Port meeting on the 13th of October will also include a budget review.

    3)    The troublesome catch basin at the entry to the Port of Manchester parking lot near the boat launch is being reviewed.   Don Schultz of Public Works will be meeting with Doug of Peninsula paving to determine how best to bring the opening up where they asphalt can be attached and the problem eliminated.  Bud and Bob Parks and Jim Strode have been discussing this for sometime.  It appears there is only a couple of inches involved that is on the county right of way, so they cannot do anything about fixing the catch basis per se, they can do the connecting asphalt work and have been very cooperative and eager to do what they can to help.

    4)   We have been in contact with Heather Trim of the Puget Sound Partnership and Shawn Ultican of the Kitsap County Health Department, as regards current status of the Main Street Storm Water Outfall.  The county has gone on in to Phase 2 of the project which involves replacing and repairing deteriorated and broken outfall pipes in the downtown core area, as well as other places.  There are a number of unclear issues at this point, on this project.   Bob Ballard has agreed to do a title search on the tidelands  for any easements  related to same, all the way back to the first exchange of property.   Bob is also talking with Mr. Studebaker at the corner of Main and Beach Drive, regarding the bushes that block drivers view as they approach main from Beach Drive.  He feels this problem can be resolved.

    5)    Concern over the number of trees being cut down during recent development on Manchester property was discussed at length.  Rudy noted he had seen much of the same type of situation in California where so many trees were removed during development growth spurts, the end results were the flooding, slides, wildfires, etc., that have been the norm during the past decades.   Definitely an issue to keep a firm eye on.

    6)      Discussion was held over the increased truck traffic in Manchester from trucks and trailers hauling dirt in and out of the numerous excavations on the hill, the number of loads being moved are well in to the thousands by now.  We also discussed the possibility of re-routing the fuel trucks from the fuel farm around the downtown core area.  A pipeline was again discussed, as was the possibility of barging.  It appears a cost and engineering study needs to be done to obtain any accurate projections.  Please keep in mind we are not talking about a big project that will take place, we are talking about possibilities and how we can take steps now to be in the loop as to what the thinking is by the county, by the State, and by the Federal government.   By being prepared for various potential events, we can do a far better job of keeping Manchester safe and costs down.    There are many economical questions that we will be reviewing with the Fuel Farm, Navy, Kitsap Public Works etc. We are talking with Jon Brand of Public Works on right of ways, and Judy Nickelson regarding cost of trucking fuel to varies locations

    7)    Joe Blazevich reported on the Neighborhood Blockwatch signs that have posted on the Puget Drive blockwatch areas.  There are still several signs to go up, and Joe has even ordered a few additional signs for better coverage.  Joyce Rada is in the process of moving and has been unable to reach our new Daniel's Loop captain, we will be making further contact as soon as possible.  We encourage all Captains to remember the people on their watch with a special email or Christmas card during the holidays, to remind them of the importance of a strong and visible neighborhood watch.  Communication is the key to success, as we all know.  Hopefully we can find a time in the Spring when there is a lull in other community activities and promote a watch event for everyone.

Under NEW BUSINESS we talked about new possibilities when considering more people, more crime?  Bud and Wanda were asked to do the research for the Manchester Sub Area plan for the MCC and everyone on the issue of "TRANSPORTATION".  We hope that the members of our group will be willing to assist us in the research needed to update the 6 pages of pertinent issues, to then be able to make recommendations to the MCC and finally for a workable plan to take to the County Commissioners in 2007.    It is going to take a great deal of study, research reading, telephone calls, emails, publications, etc.  Can you help?

Upcoming speakers include Marita Trohimavich/Pollard Engineer 1 of the Dept. of Community Development (she will be speaking to us on October 14th), so PLEASE compile a list of your questions, information, concerns, etc. and submit them for her consideration.  This is SO important to every resident of Manchester.  We will also be asking Bob Cairns Mgr. of the Fuel Farm to join us yet again.   Other public officials previously mentioned in these notes, etc.

Bud reported that he had heard from Shawn Ultican of Kitsap County Health District, Water Quality Program in relation to the current storm water outfall pipe in front of the Pomeroy Park area and alongside the South Dock at the Boat launch.  Shawn provided a detailed accounting of the monitoring grey box at the entry of Denniston Lane for 5-22-06 through 9-5-2006.  The figures indicate the concentrationof fecal coliform bacteria.  The higher the number, the more bacteria present.  The figures go from a low of 10 to 1600.  They plan to work with the staff of Kitsap County Storm Water to try and locate and correct the sources of pollution to this storm water system

Submitted:   Wanda Larsen.