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Port Orchard council confirms municipal judge, OKs water equipment, mower and police contract
Summary
Port Orchard City Council on Jan. 28 unanimously confirmed Municipal Judge Tim Drury and approved contracts for water treatment, a roadside mower and a consolidated police labor agreement, decisions city staff said will restore automated treatment at a failed well and replace an out-of-service fleet asset.
Port Orchard City Council on Jan. 28 unanimously approved a series of routine but consequential items, including confirmation of the municipal judge and contracts for water treatment and equipment.
The council confirmed Mayor's reappointment of Tim Drury as municipal judge and authorized a judicial employment agreement with reduced weekly hours. The council also approved a contract with TMG Services Inc. to install an on-site hypochlorite (Ozek) chlorination system at Well No. 8 and authorized the purchase of a roadside boom mower/tractor. Council members ratified a consolidated 2025–2027 collective bargaining agreement with the Port Orchard Police Guild and approved an interim amendment to a commercial lease with Kitsap County to use six parking stalls at 730 Prospect Street for city vehicles.
Why it matters: the judge appointment sets the city's municipal court leadership through 2028; the chlorination contract restores automated, telemetry-enabled treatment at a city well that had been handled manually since equipment failure; the mower purchase replaces an out-of-service fleet asset used for roadside safety and vegetation control; and the police contract finalizes collective bargaining for patrol and sergeants for the coming three-year period.
Key actions and details - Municipal judge: Council confirmed the mayor's reappointment of Tim Drury for a new term beginning Feb. 3, 2025 and ending Dec. 31, 2028, with a reduction in regular hours from 24 to 20 per week and a prorated compensation package. (Motion: Council member Fenton; second: Council member Rosapepe.)
- Well No. 8 chlorination equipment: Council authorized the mayor to execute a contract with TMG Services Inc. for an on-site hypochlorite (Ozek) chlorinator. The submitted proposal quoted $80,135 plus Washington sales tax, bringing the total to $87,507.42; public works staff reported the project estimate at $90,000 and said $95,000 was available in the budget. Public works confirmed that only TMG submitted a proposal after RFP outreach to three vendors. (Motion: Council member Ward; second: Council member Rosapepe.)
- Roadside mower/tractor: Council authorized purchase of a John Deere boom mower/tractor through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing from Pape Machinery at a quoted price of $273,904.80 (including taxes). Public works said the unit replaces equipment out of service since last fall and is expected to be available for delivery around April. (Motion: Council member Cineri; second: Council member Chang.)
- Collective bargaining agreement: The council authorized the mayor to sign a consolidated 2025–2027 collective bargaining agreement with the Port Orchard Police Guild that combines prior patrol and sergeants contracts. City staff said the guild ratified the tentative agreement; the city briefed council under attorney-client privilege on the draft. (Motion: Council member Chang; second: Council member Rosapepe.)
- Lease amendment for parking: Council authorized Amendment No. 1 to commercial lease No. 050-24 with Kitsap County and Pontoon 1 Investments LLC to allow city use of six parking spaces at 730 Prospect Street for employee parking. Staff said there is no additional cost and the county requested an indemnification provision; the lease will be recorded. (Motion: Council member Rosapepe; second: Council member Fenton.)
- Minutes: Council approved the Dec. 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes. (Motion: Council member Cheniere; second: Council member Rosapepe.)
Vote tallies: The transcript records unanimous approval on all items; council members responded verbally in favor and the clerk called each motion carried unanimously.
What council members said: Council member Rosapepe praised Judge Drury’s service and noted the contract renewal as an opportunity to acknowledge his work. Director Lund told the council Judge Drury proposed a reduction in hours and that staff had evaluated the proposal and negotiated terms. Director Ryan described the TMG Services proposal, project estimate and procurement outreach for the chlorination equipment. Council members asked about budget availability and operational details such as how the Ozek system generates chlorine from salt.
Next steps: The mayor was authorized to execute the listed agreements; staff will proceed with procurement and implementation steps reported during the meeting. No item listed an implementation deadline beyond the judge’s term start date.
