Sept. 19, 2006 MCP&PSG Coffee & Discussion 6:45 AM Manchester Family Inn

In attendance were  Ron & Joyce Rada, Bob & Mary Cathern Edwards, Richard Dillworth, Paul Gilligan, David Hopkins, Joe & Mary Ann Blazevich, Rudy & Louise Renteria, Bob & Rash Ballard, Bud & Wanda Larsen, Travis Baker, and guests Bob Parks, Jeff Shea P.E. Traffic Engineer Dept. of Public Works, and Jon Brand, P.E. Asst. Public Works Director Road Division.

Today's handouts included an outline regarding Stroke Identification.  A neurologist reports that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally.  He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for with 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE:   Remember the "3" steps, STR, or S* Ask the individual to SMILE., T* Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) (i.e. it is sunny out today), R* Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.  Another SIGN is to ask the person to "stick" out their tongue.  If the tongue is "crooked", it is goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.  If he or she has any trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately, and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.  Keep STR in your awareness, it will make a difference.

Updated outlines on our Neighborhood/Blockwatch were distributed.  These will also be posted in local businesses.  Pass this information on to your neighbors.

A letter from Glenn F. Gerth, P.E., Project Manager Permitting & Inspection Section Mgr. Capital Programs & Engineering, Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, whereby the Dept. has written the Interagency Commission for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) requesting a time extension and funds increase for the Manchester boat launch ex-     tension.   The time extension is needed for the subject project to allow work during the summer and fall of 2007 and an additional $80,000 to properly complete the project.  Following the permitting process in 2006, the project was put out to bid on August 28, 2006, with no bids received.  There was not time for a rebid with the in-water work window defined in the US Army Corps of Engineers Permit (only allowing work in the water from August 15 through October 31, 2006).  The common issue surrounding the Manchester Project was the small size and large environmental risk associated with completing the project.   Mr. Gerth has asked that our public safety group also support the extension, which we will do.  He also asked that we provide the information to the Port of Manchester Commissioner with a request to also send a letter of support for the project extension (the information will be forwarded to Commissioner Jim Strode this date).  Time is of the essence on the extension for this important project.

The next meeting of the Port of Manchester Commissioners will be held on October 2, 7:00P.M. at the Manchester Library.  Please plan to attend and hear the rulings on the Main Street Stormwater Outfall request by the County for an easement on the Port's recreational lands.   Also discussed at the meeting will be the request at last months meeting by Dennis DeFries for a micro tower for Washington State Ferries on the port restroom, or elsewhere on Port property.  Mr. DeFries was asked to bring outlines and more information on the proposal.

Another very important meeting will be held by All Ports on October 16 in Silverdale (watch the newspapers for time and location to be announced).  Proposed rules, resolutions, etc. will be the main topic of this event.  Our group spearheaded this issue in the hopes of obtaining firm rules on enforcing the law on Port properties, the issue was then studied by Port of Manchester, All Ports represented by Phil Best,  Prosecuting Attorney's Office Shelley Kneip, and Kitsap County Sheriff's Dept. Patrol Chief, Gary Simpson.    It is not clear at this point if the outcome will involve a simple letter of agreement between All Port and law enforcement agency's, or if all resolutions will be submitted to the Kitsap County Commissioners for approval in ordinance form.

John Brand and Jeff Shea gave us a detailed outcome of the survey of traffic action recently conducted at our request.  We will be making a comparison on the figures  with those of the last survey a couple of years ago.   The results included Port of Manchester parking lot Weekday-319 vehicles, Weekends 622/652/622 vehicles.  Beach Drive ADT 1,467-40MPH, Colchester two locations  ADT 2,068-36MPH/2,182-43MPH.  Main Street  ADT2,202-30MPH/2,276-39MPH, all in a 25MPH zone. It was noted there are violations on speed in all areas, use of lighted speed rates can be helpful.  This is something that the Sheriff's department does not have the time or staff to dedicate full time to observation and violations. 

Brand advised us that there will be a military exercise during the wee hours with 46 military trucks going through Manchester during October and November.  Considerable time was spent discussing the fuel truck situation in downtown Manchester.  This is not a new issue.  The only option for the turning trucks from Beach Drive on to Main and Main on to Colchester, would be purchasing the land at the corner of Main and Beach Drive, this is the location where the large fuel trucks have to swing far to the right, then back to the left to make it around that corner.  Again they have to do the same from Main on to Colchester.  It was noted that a truck took the stop sign out at Colchester and Main just a couple of days ago.   It was determined that we should talk with Bob Cairns manager of the Manchester Fuel Depot, as to his ideas on the possibility of generating federal funds to assist in eliminating the truck traffic through town.  The possibility of a pipeline through fuel depot lands to a less traveled area was reviewed at length, the possibility of barging the fuel to Tacoma was also reviewed.  It would seem it is time to develop a comparison of cost as is for distribution of fuel and comparison costs for other means of distribution.  With the upcoming 2007 land use and Manchester comprehensive plan undergoing study, it was felt that perhaps this issue could be included.  Ron Rada invited Mr. Brand and Mr. Shea to attend the upcoming MCC meeting on Sept. 26 at the Manchester Library 7:00P.M.   Working with the MCC we hope to develop a working information source on this proposal.   Mr. Brand said they would be happy to work with us on for informational purposes in this study, while it is imperative that a special committee of interested parties would be working together with exchanges of ideas and a set goal.   It is understood that there are budget limitations.

Recent development of very small lots, as well as large housing developments was clarified as to permits, etc.  Developers are only required  to pay impact fees on these projects.  Brand indicated he would approach the owner at Main and Beach Drive for more extensive pruning of the large brush neighbors have been complaining about.  Dusty Wiley was able to contact the owner and have some pruning done at the site, but it is still out of control.  We suggested that volunteers might be able to assist in this matter with written approval from the owner.   Concern was expressed over the steep hill from Alaska to Colchester on Main, is there some way a sidewalk or guard rails could be installed.  With all the building of new homes at that location there is considerable exposure to dangerous situations.   A member asked that Public Works take a look at the edge of the pavement on Madrone at Alaska, the pavement appears to be dropping down more as time goes by and could be a hazard

if not corrected.

It was noted that Marita Trohimavich/Pollard  of Community Development was unable to join us today.  She has indicated she will be happy to meet with us another time as regards new developments, if we have development questions.  We will be calling on Merita in the near future.

Bud and Wanda Larsen are taking a much needed RV vacation to Hell's Canyon and other locations.  Joyce Rada will take any urgent messages and pass them on to us, or leave a message on our answering service 360-769-8793.  We will check frequently.  Joyce's number is 360-908-4776 or rjrada@wavecable.com.

Submitted:    Wanda Larsen