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Home My WebLink About01/09/02TAPE #1814 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 9, 2002 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, January 9, 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 Glenn Jarstad. Council Membe¢~,.Mike Shepherd was absent. Aisc present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; and Acting City Clerk Lori Smith. The meeting 0'l~ened with'the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnei~, followed ...... by the invocation provided by Deacon Roy Mcinnis of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business; and (2) Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the Council Meeting to discuss "C~TY COUNCIL OFFICE PROCEBURES". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting- January 2, 2002 (#AB02-005) #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/CHECK 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. #0050 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On January 9, 2002, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 263504 through 263695 in the amount of $875,569.66; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $990,805.18 for the period ending December 31, 2001. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Glenn Jarstad was seated as Council member for District 1, and was welcomed by the Council President and members of the Council. He stated he appreciated the opportunity to serve the City of Bremerton, and was pleased to be here tonight. He discussed the positive aspects of Bremerton, and looked forward to contributing to the Council in the next several years. Cecil McOonnell welcomed Mr. Jarstad, and stated that he looked forward to working with him on the Council this year, and accomplishing great things. Daren Nygren also welcomed Mr. Jarstad. In addition, he thanked the City's Public Works Department for their hard work in ensuring public safety throughout the record-breaking rainstorm. Lastly, he announced that all citizens were welcome to attend his first District #3 Neighborhood meeting that will be held Tuesday, January 22, at the Senior Center located at East 13th & Nipsic from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. where the League of Women Voters will present the proposed changes to the Kitsap County Charter. TAPE #1814 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 9, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Ed Rollman complimented the citizens for their observant action in reporting flooding concerns on their properties, and praised the fire department for their quick responses. He also reported on his attendance at the recent First Friday Art Walk event, which he and his wife thoroughly enjoyed. He particularly thanked Pamela Kersey Buckingham, Manager of the Metropolis Gallery for the tour she provided during his last visit, and for the hospitality she shows to members of the public. Eric Younger looked forward to drawing upon the tremendous knowledge and experience of Mr. Jarstad, who has been a long-time leader of this City. Will Mau.~in was pleased to work along side Mr. Jarstad, whom he described as one of the most visionary and best leaders that the City of Bremerton has ever had. Mike Short stated that it would be an honor to work alongside Mr. Jarstad. He provided a brief report on an informative meeting of the Kitsap County Emergency Management Council that he attended on Tuesday. He noted that for anyone who has sustained damage due to flooding conditions, may call the Department of Emergency Management at 616-5870. Carol Arends echoed the previous comments regarding the First Friday Art Walk event, which she also enjoyed. In addition; she announced the opening of "Glitz', a new art gallery located on Pacific between 4th ~ 5th Street. She was thrilled to report that along with art, they also had chocolate! COUNCIl. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mike Short reiterated information regarding the Emergency Management meeting he attended; and Will Maupin discussed several meetings he attended along with Carol Arends, including the Kitsap County Board of Health, Kitsap Transit, and the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Policy Board meeting where Countywide issues were discussed - most importantly the planned update to the Comprehensive Plan, which will focus on how to limit urban sprawl. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman welcomed Mr. Jarstad, and stated that he looked forward to getting to know him better. He then provided a briefing on each of the following items: · Due to heavy rainfall, Casad Dam came within 1-¼ inches of overflowing! · Roger Lubovich was recently hired as the new City Attorney, and will begin his position with the City near the end of this month; · An update report was provided on the new Hotel & Convention Center; · A Retreat has been scheduled with the City Council on February 8 & 9 to prepare a strategic plan for the City and to clarify priorities; · Walt Draper was chosen to represent the City of Bremerton on the Public Facilities Board; · A meeting was held with Congressman Norm Dicks and other Navy officials to discuss plans for the new Maritime Park and Museum, and the development of a greenbelt; · A Press Conference was held with the new Director of the Washington State Ferry System; · Meetings with Union Members have begun to negotiate a new contract for City Firefighters; and · The plans to develop marketing materials to provide to prospective investors and developers interested in Bremerton were also discussed. Gene Sam_oley, Public Works & Utilities Director, provided a briefing on Storm Issues created from the record-breaking rainfall that has occurred over the last several days. TAPE #1814 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 9, 2002 Page 3 of 3 LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this week PUBLIC RECOGNITION Don Lar8en encouraged the City to continue including landscaping in future projects; and reiterated his request for a Marine Protected Area for the City. Vern LaPrath suggested that the Mayor and the Council slow down the plans for a Hotel & Convention Center, because he does not feel that the population growth in this area is substantial enough to support such a project. He would rather see a more conservative direction taken, so that current problems of the City could be addressed. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:14 P.M. The Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "CITY COUNCIL OFFICE PROCEDURES". Prepaid and ~Submitted by: LO~ounc~ PA~L/~J"dHN-S,~q~ ~el~u~ City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP JIIs/cge c: Normal Distribution File