9-12-06 MCP&PSG 6:45AM COFFEE & DISCUSSION MANCHESTER FAMILY INN

Attending were Ron and Joyce Rada, Bob and MC Edwards, Bud and Wanda Larsen, Joe Guariz, Paul Gilligan, Mark Rebelowski and Travis Baker.  We discussed the Monday 9-11 meeting of the Port of Manchester where a Dennis DeFries of Parson's made a request for approval of a  micro  tower of small proportions to be erected on Port of Manchester property.   He reported that his company a division of "Parson's" represents the Tacoma Narrows Bridge contractor.  The purpose of the tower is to give Washington State Ferry passengers easy access to quality internet services.  He indicated it was possible  the same services could later be accessible to land use for the Manchester area at around $30 a month.  Mr. DeFries was involved in the original tower proposals from a couple of years ago that was a heated topic in Manchester for some period of time.  DeFries was asked to come back next month with pictures, a formal proposal, costs, safety to the neighborhood information, etc.  It was also suggested that it would be appropriate to get community input on the proposal before moving forward with any planning.   Commissioner Fullstrom requested Defries provide additional information at next months meeting.    David Hopkins of the Anchors at Manchester offered space on the side of one of his building to erect a small tower, but DeFries said it was necessary to have the tower in place almost immediately rather than when the condo's would be built.  Other locations included one of the telephone poles at the front of the launch area, or the infamous restroom.

There was no action taken on the Port's position on allowing an easement for the storm water outfall in the port recreational area.  Commissioner Strode is out of town and action will be taken at the next meeting on Monday, October 2 (changed from the regular 2nd Monday).

It was noted that  Donna Cryder on Daniel's Loop has agreed to be the new Blockwatch Captain for that area.   Joyce Rada and Bud Larsen have made several visits to the Daniels Loop area and there appears to be considerable interest in neighborhood watch.  Joyce will be meeting with Donna to outline the requirements for those who reside on the Loop, and will go around with Donna to meet residents.  This is a good move forward.  Remember to keep your eyes out for Blockwatch CRIME WATCH signs as you go about town.  It would be very helpful to have the names of streets and house numbers near the signs, prior to trying to set up contacts in those areas which may have signs but are not active.

Recent news article about the storm water outfall project, etc. were passed around for review.  There was one Kitsap County Sheriff's Dept. news release regarding Patriot"s Day.  (Please Note:  the first class of the Sheriff's Citizens Academy scheduled for this week has been postponed until after the primary election.)

Reminder of the Washington State Mandatory Boating Course Saturday 10-14-06 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Manchester Library.  Pre-registration is required.  Please contact Charles Huff 360-340-3445 or chuff2@advancedhvac.com.  The class is taught by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.  FYI...a boater education card will be required by January 1, 2008 for 20 year old operators of 15 horsepower or more boats.  Marine insurance discounts may apply.  The event is sponsored by the MCC.

October 7th  the MCA will be conducting a cleanup day for the community.  Contact Phil Paquette for additional information on this important day long event that will be headquartered at the Manchester Library.

Bud reported on a recent call from Washington State Fisheries who will be the agency responsible for building the addition to the boat launch ramp.  They advised that the required bids had been placed in newspapers at the appropriate time, however there had been no bids received.  Bud advised them of several marine contractors who could do the work that involved a barge and crane to put the extension in place.  Unfortunately all of the major marine contractors are at top capacity work load and could not do the work to meet the window time frame for the tidelands.  In addition the grant money for the project from IAC expires at the end of 2006.  It may be that if contractors can be obtained, it would be possible to secure an extension on the project monies.   Fisheries now has the names of Company's who might be able to do the required work.   Will keep you advised.

Bob Edwards has completed our groups section of bylaws for the Manchester Federation, umbrella leader for the MCC, MCA, MCP&PSG, Manchester Historical Society, and other interested parties.  The Federation has completed the necessary paperwork for the 501c3 non-profit status.  This will be very advantageous to every group who is interested in projects that require a non-profit status in order to obtain grants, etc.

We urge everyone to attend our next meeting on Monday, September 19th, 6:45Am at the Manchester Family Inn.  Our guests will be Jon Brand of Kitsap County Public Works and his associate Marita Trohimavich, P.E. Community Development.  This a repeat visit following traffic study's and parking reviews for the Manchester area at large, which we requested when they joined us a couple of months ago.  Since then we have asked you to forward additional ideas, questions, concerns, to us for their review.   Some of the responses include:

                1.  Sign with large print  either "3 way stop" or "yield to uphill traffic" to install on Beach Drive  well before arriving at Beach/Main/Spring streets.

                2.  Any plans for sidewalks in the downtown area?

                3.  Any plans for sidewalks on Main Street from Alaska down where the drop is so steep?

                4.  How to correct the visual problem on Main and 2nd?

                5.  How to correct the visual problem on Main and Beach Drive.

6.  Advice old storage building and piled up junk same property at Main and Beach Drive.  Have advised KNAT already.(Kitsap Nuisance Abatement Team)

                7.  Advice on parking space arrangement Port parking lots and downtown.  How change and add more slots within the given spaces.

                8.  Advice on how to use shoulder spaces in Manchester for parking (really no clear signage to help people find legal and safe parking places)

Ron Rada will report on the results of the 19th meeting to the MCC.  Ron also indicated that since they have no speaker scheduled for this month for the MCC, they would try to have Brand and Trohimavich attend the next MCC meeting to discuss current information and possibilities

We all owe a big thanks to Mary Ann Blazevich for compiling over two years of meeting notes, correspondence, newpaper items, etc. into special indexed files.  This was a big undertaking and she has done a wonderful job for the group which will make it much easier to locate specific issues, dates, etc.  Thank you Mary Ann!!!!!

October 16th is the date for the next  ALL PORTS MEETING, where they will be working on the proposed resolutions for Kitsap County ports.  It has been a long process on this project but well worth it if it results in making it possible for the Kitsap County Sheriff's Dept. to enforce the law better in public ports.  The proposed resolutions resulted from extensive research in to what enforcement is needed in different sized ports, or ones with or without marinas.  Very enlightening and involved.  The end result was a first draft of updated and more understandable, as well as enforceable resolutions.  Port of Manchester Commissioner Strode took the resolutions to All Ports following approval by Port of Manchester Commissioners and they were well received.  The Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's office then reviewed all of the paperwork, made some changes and notified us that the next step was having the resolutions studied and acted on by the Sheriff Steve Boyer, prior to approval by All Ports and submission to the Kitsap County Commissioners.  There is still some work to be done on this project.

Mary Cathern Edwards announced the upcoming  ivy removal at Manchester State Park, sometime in October.  This is part of the Master Gardeners program and a much needed service at the park.  English ivy is famous for growing at high speed.  Watch the paper and see if you can schedule in a few hours of assistance.

Wanda will contact David Studebaker, owner of the house at Main and Beach Drive to see if he would agree to volunteers pruning the large bush on the corner of his property that is a traffic hazard.

Submitted:     Wanda Larsen