3-4-08 MCP&PSG WEEKLY COFFEE & DISCUSSION MEETING 6:34AM, MANCHESTER FAMILY INN

Attending were Joe Blazevich, Paul Gilligan, Bob Edwards, Joe Guariz, Richard Dillworth, Peggy Warren, Bud and Wanda Larsen.  Excused were Joyce and Ron Rada, and Ray Pardo, out of town.  An update on the North Kitsap Burglary Gang was reviewed.  An additional suspect has been arrested and three more are wanted.  Kitsap County Sheriff's detectives and patrol deputies continue with their investigation into the high volume of property crimes that have victimized residents of all communities within North Kitsap.

Bud reviewed contacts that were made within the past week with Puget Sound Partnership,in relation to stormwater issues within Manchester.    What we are hearing is that at this point in time, the PSP is a broad based effort that includes all of Puget Sound and does not address specific local issues such as we have had from the December 500 year storm.  We have been advised that we need to take this directly to the Kitsap County Commissioners for any action.   We will continue to do research and with other groups in the Community, attempt to put together a special committee to prepare proposals and documentation for the County Commissioners.     At the present time, we are not on the County's TIP list for any storm related relief until the year 2014 as mentioned by Mr. Tucker recently.     We will continue inquiry with both State and Federal organizations and will keep you advised.

Ray Pardo, was not present today and we will discuss his ideas for a 3-way approach to some of the stormwater outfall issues, as soon as possible upon his return.

NOTICE:    following a dog biting issue on Alaska last week that resulted in some pretty severe bruising, etc.  Arlene Brennan is on the mend.  She stated it's not so much the pain inflicted, but knowing her daily walks are subject to attack in more than one spot on Alaska avenue.     Animal Control has been advised, meantime walk with caution on Alaska Avenue.

The rest of today's meeting was in regards to ideas, suggestions concerning different proposals of  the port facilities user survey ideas.   It was determined that we would not take any proposals to next Monday Port of Manchester Commissioners meeting.    It is a known fact that Manchester is growing, parking is becoming an issue, etc.   Finally it was determined that Joe Guariz will speak for the MCP&PSG on Monday evening to see what interest there would be in a brief question and answer discussion with boaters and park visitors.    We have numerous volunteers who would be on hand to conduct the actual survey on 3 or more separate weekends during the busy use periods of the summer, as representatives of the Port of Manchester.  It was noted that  the Port Commissioners have not completed the contract agreement for office services with the Manchester Water District staff.    A handout to participants in any official capacity could include an introduction to participants as well as a copy of the Port Rules & Regulations that are posted at Pomeroy Park and at the boat launch.    This would make boaters and park visitors more aware of what rules have been established and can be enforced by the Kitsap County Sheriff.

We urge everyone who is interested in our Community, and all organizations, to attend the next Port meeting.    That is 7:00PM, next Monday evening March 10th, at the Manchester Library.     Manchester is ON THE MOVE at this time, you hear this more and more.  We have 2  new ly elected Commissioners and longtime Commissioner Jim Strode on line with some positive ideas and concepts for Manchester.

Submitted by:    Wanda Larsen