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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 23, 2002
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremedon was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremedon, Washington, Monday, December 23, 2002, at
5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike
Shod, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell,
and Wayne Olsen. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula
Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell,
followed by the invocation provided by Senior Pastor Jeff Davis of Hillcrest Assembly of God.
President Arends made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; and
2. The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 30th.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - December 4, 2002 (#AB02-258)
#0030 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and cedified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on
a listing that had been made available to the Council.
#0050 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On December 23, 2002 the Council approved payment
for Check Numbers 277324 and 277331 through 277376 in the amount of $165,931.18; and
Regular Payroll in the amount of $861,817.94 for the period ending December 15, 2002.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Short repoded on a Habitat for Humanity construction project on Pearl Street, and
thanked Bob Tulp, Collin Scott and his son Ketvey Cory, Public Works staff, Mike Gregonis and
Bob Holtz of Habitat for Humanity, Michael Stephenson and his sons Adam and Thomas, and
Council Members Cecil McConnell, Will Maupin, Daren Nygren, and Eric Younger for their
involvement. He encouraged anyone interested to participate in the future to contact Barb
Gabriel, Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity at 479-3853. Lastly, he wished the
citizens of Bremerton a happy and safe holiday season.
Will Maupin commented on the Habitat for Humanity project and thanked Council Member
Mike Shod and City Auditor Michael Stephenson for arranging the work pady.
Eric Younger thanked Council Member Mike Short for inviting him to the Habitat for Humanity
work party and also wished everyone in Bremedon a happy holiday season.
Mike Shepherd repoded on a Kitsap Trees planting project that he and Council Member
Nygren padicipated in recently; wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year;
and encouraged safe driving in the winter weather.
Ed Rollman discussed a recurring parking problem in his neighborhood.
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Daren Nvqren thanked Jim Trainer and Don Larson for coordinating the tree planting project
on the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge where 1000 trees were planted on December
14th, and informed those interested in becoming involved to please contact the Council Office at
478-5280. He also thanked the "Dressing Room"for contributing to the Giving Tree.
Cecil McConnell commented on the Habitat for Humanity work party, and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas.
Wayne Olsen also wished City employees and citizens a happy holiday.
Carol Arends announced that the next Council Meeting would be held on Monday, December
30t" due to the holiday that week.
MAYOR'S REPORT
On behalf of the Mayor, Sherril Huff-Menees presented an award to Corine Kuhns for her 25
years of service to the City of Bremerton. Police Chief Rob Forbes congratulated Corine, and
described some of her experiences with his department as well as other departments she has
worked for over those years.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no comments made during Public Recognition.
8A - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BE'FWEEN THE CITY AND THE
BREMERTON POLICE OFFICER'S GUILD (BPOG) (#AB02.259): Carol Conley, Human
Resources Director, summarized that pursuant to RCW 41.56, negotiations have concluded
between representatives of the City and the BPOG resulting in the attached Collective
Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These negotiations have been discussed with Council in
Executive Session. This CBA replaces the current CBA that will expire on December 31,2002.
The new CBA is for a three (3) year term, beginning January 1, 2003 through December 31,
2005. It was ratified by the BPOG's membership on December 11, 2002. Council approval is
required to implement this agreement, and a budget amendment will be necessary to fund this
agreement in the amount of $106,149.00 for 2003.
There were no comments from the public.
#0510 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Olsen) Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and
between the City and the Bremerton Police Officer's Guild, January 1, 2003 through December
31, 2005, and make the necessary amendments to the budget.
8B - RATE INCREASES FOR 2003 FOR OLYMPIC AND BREMERTON AMBULANCE
COMPANIES (#AB02-260): Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, stated that pursuant to the
ambulance regulatory ordinance, ambulance rates charged for 911 BLS aid calls must be
approved by City Council. Both local companies, Olympic and Bremerton, have submitted
requests for rate increases for 911 BLS calls to be effective January 1, 2003. Clerk staff has
surveyed regional ambulance comparable rates. Linda Potter of Bremerton Ambulance and
Bill Littleiohn of Olympic Ambulance were available to answer questions.
Mr. Younqer referred to earlier discussions during a Fiscal & Budget Committee meeting, and
asked if there was an increase in the base rate, what would be the effect on the overall rate?
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Mr. Littleiohn answered that the proposed 16% base rate increase would only affect
approximately 37% of the BLS calls and that there was only a 3% net increase in the overall
rate.
There were no comments from the public.
#0735 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to approve the proposed rate increases for 2003 for
Olympic and Bremerton Ambulance Companies.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:57 P.M.
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CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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