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Home My WebLink About12/18/02TAPE #1870 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 18, 2002 DEC ~ o 2oo2 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConne/l, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Frankie Coleman from Word of Life Fellowship Church. President Arends made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; 2. The Council will hold a 20-minute Executive Session to "REVIEW LABOR NEGOTIATIONS"; 3. The Council will hold a Study Session on "EXEMPT EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICIES & PROCEDURES"; and 4. The City Council will hold the next regular business meeting on Monday, December 23, 2002. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - November 26, 2002 (#AB02-255) B. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Public Defender W. David Rovang (#AB02- 256) #0025 MISICIU (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIM~ICHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified 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. #0045 M/S/C/U (YoungedMcConnell) On December 18, 2002 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 277136 through 277323 in the amount of $929,154.95. COUNCIL MEMBI~R REPORTS Cecil McConnell wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday! Daren Ny.qren announced a Habitat for Humanity Work Party on Saturday, December 21 beginning at 9:00 A.M. He suggested that anyone interested in participating to call the Council office at 478-5280. He also encouraged citizens to "shop locally". Ed Rollman also wished the citizens a Merry Christmas; and after a brief report on her career, noted celebrity Lee Meriwether was from Bremerton. Will Maupin reported on a Bremerton Housing Authority Board meeting he recently attended. Mike Short thanked Shirley Wise for organizing the "NIGHT OF 1000 STARS" event, providing an opportunity for local officials to participate in a "ride along" with City, County, and State Officers. He also reiterated information about the Habitat for Humanity Work Party on Saturday. Carol Arends also provided a brief report on her "ride a long" event as part of the "NIGHT OF 1000 STARS". TAPE #1870 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 18, 2002 Page 2 of 4 MAYOR'S REPORT On behalf of Mayor Cary Bozeman, Sherril Huff-Menees wished everyone a very Happy Holiday Season. She then introduced Rich Rucker and Gre.q Mecham, who provided an update report on the Bremerton Ice Rink, which is progressing ahead of schedule. A memento (hockey puck) was provided to each of the Council members in appreciation for their unanimous vote in approving this project. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute thanked citizens for continuing to send messages to his personal e-mail, and mentioned he is now a resident in District #8, represented by Council member Will Maupin. Burr Ge.qner expressed his appreciation to the State and the County for 'listening to the people" by backing off on several proposals to increase taxes, and hoped that the City will follow suit. 8A - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ED FAULK, GREENS SUPERINTENDENT AT GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX (#AB02-257): Jim Spencer, Parks & Recreation Director, summarized that Ed Faulk has been the Greens Superintendent at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex since October 1, 1996. During this time the conditions have been so exceptional that they have attracted national attention for their playability. Mr. Faulk brings over 25 years of experience to this position, including 13 years as the Assistant Superintendent at Gold Mountain, in addition to his over 6 years as the Greens Superintendent. This new contract was necessitated by findings in a recent Department of Revenue audit. Compensation levels are consistent with previously agreed to levels and a review of actual expenditures. There were no comments from the public. #0585 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) Move to approve the attached Professional Services Agreement for Mr. Ed Faulk. Jim Spencer took a moment to thank Pat Westhoff for all his help and support during his 33 years with the City of Bremerton and offered him best wishes on his recent retirement. President Arends also thanked Mr. Westhoff for his years of service to the City, and welcomed back Mr. Ed. Faulk. 9A- ORDINANCE NO. 4840 [SECOND READING1 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PARKING TAX RATES (#AB02-248): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #0660 M/S/C (McConnell/Nygren) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4840 on second reading. Voted in favor of Motion: Rollman, Younger, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No 9B - ORDINANCE NO. 4841 [SECOND READING] RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS (#AB02-249): The first reading of this ordinance of the ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. Allen Shute thanked the Council for their proposal to Table this issue, and thanked Eric Williams for his article regarding this issue in The SUN. Michael Croon stated that parking enforcement was necessary, and he did not believe that proposal to charge residents $12 per year was unreasonable. He encouraged the Council to retain the fee to improve the service. TAPE #1870 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 18, 2002 Page 3 of 4 President Arend$ announced that a majority of the Council agreed this issue required more study, therefore noted there would be a Parking Committee formed under the direction of Sherril Huff-Menees. Mr. Maupin pointed out that revitalizing Bremerton was the priority for the City, but that if a zero-fee program was implemented, the money would need to be recouped through the loss of another City service. Mr. Younger and Mr. Nv_aren expressed their concern that by not implementing this system, there would be a $25,000 "hole" in the City's 2003 Budget, therefore would not vote in favor to Table this item. Mr. McConnell and Mr. Short agreed that the ordinance needed additional work, therefore agreed to Table this item #1105 M/SIC (Rollman/Olsen) Move to table Agenda Item 9-B. Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Short, Olsen, McConnell, Rollman, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Younger and Nygren Motion carried: 6-Yes; 2-No 9C - ORDINANCE NO. 4842 [SECOND READING1 RELATING TO GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSES (#AB02-250): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. Allan Hum, Jerry Van Fossen, and Bert Gegner, members of the Puget Rental Owners Association (PROA), voiced their opposition to the $55 fee for rental owners. Allen Shute stated that renting land is a "business", and therefore a license fee should be expected. #2080 MISIC/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4842 on second reading. 9D - ORDINANCE N,O. 4843 [SECOND READING] RELATING TO BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION (B & O) TAXES (#AB02-251): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. Bert Gegner asked for clarification on the activities that would require a Business License. Mr. Lubovich pointed out that this ordinance applied to activities engaged for the purpose of "a gain or profit". Mr. Maupin established that rental property would not be subject to the B&O tax. #2095 MIS/C/U (Younger/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4843 on second reading. 9E - ORDINANCE NO. 4844 [SECOND READING] RELATING TO UTILITY TAXES {#AB02-252): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #2t15 MISIC/U (Maupin/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4845 on second reading. 9F - ORDINANCE NO. 4845 [SECOND READING] RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TAXES (#AB02-253): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on December 11, 2002. There were no comments from the pUblic. #2170 MISIC/U (McConnell/Younger)) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4845 on second reading as amended, lowering the "charge-off" amount from $5000 to $1000 in Section 3.86.250, CHARGE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE TAXES as follows: "Charge-offs in excess of $1000 require City Council approval". TAPE #1870 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 18, 2002 Page 4 of 4 The Council recessed to the Council Conference Room for a 20-minute Executive Session to "REVIEW LABOR NEGOTIATIONS". No action is anticipated. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M. The Council members then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "EXEMPT EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL POLICIES &'PROCEDURES". City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge. c: Normal Distribution; File Prepared and Submitted by: L(~RrSMITH Legislative Assistant