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Home My WebLink About12/10/03 TAPE #1924 JAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2003 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 10, 2003, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McC0nnell, and Brad Gehring. Council members Daren Nygren, Eric Younger, and Will Maupin were 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 McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Jonathan Oleson of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: 1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM to discuss updates to the agenda; 2. The Agenda for this evening was being amended to add six items under "INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS ITEMS" in lieu of next weeks Council Committee meeting due to the ongoing budget discussions; and 3. Items 9(C), 9(D), 9(E), 9(F), and 9(G) were pulled from the Agenda tonight. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - November 25, 2003 (#AB03-223) B. Contract between the CITY OF BREMERTON and BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY for Supplemental Police Services (#AB03-224) #0012 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve 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. #0033 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) On December 10, 2003, the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 283737 through 286659; and EFT-7952A through EFT-7963 in the total amount $2,895,612.14; Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,107,714.35 for the pay-period ending November 30, 2003; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $140,851.91 for the pay- period ending November 30, 2003. President Arends read a statement indicating that the council office has been receiving phone calls about an article in The SUN newspaper about a citizen's petition relating to a downtown tunnel. Based on these calls, there seems to be some confusion about the source of the petition and when Council will consider the tunnel or its alternatives. Contrary to what may be inferred by the petition, the petition did not originate, nor is it being circulated by the city. It was prepared and is being circulated by a citizens group opposed to a tunnel. Additionally, the matter has not been scheduled by the City Council for its consideration and it will not be scheduled for consideration by the Council this year. TAPE #1924 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 10, 2003 Page 2 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrin.q enjoyed attending several First Friday Art Walk events last week. Cecil McConnell commented on the road barricades inadvertently left up after the conclusion of horse-drawn carriage ddes as part of the First Friday Art Walk activities. Ed Rollman reported on issues discussed at the Cen Corn Policy Board meetin9 on Tuesday; thanked the Bremerton High School Band and the Bremerton merchants for sponsoring the downtown activities at the First Friday Art Walk; and lastly, thanked all of the citizens who called him with their opinions regarding the proposed tunnel. Mike Shepherd also attended the First Friday Art Walk events; and expressed his appreciation to those citizens who provided their opinion on the proposed tunnel. Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the First Friday Art Walk, which she enjoyed. MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman... · Provided a brief update of the major projects currently taking place in the City, and thanked the City Council for their support that made these projects possible; · Introduced Tom Baker, of the Electronics Division who was pleased to announce the receipt of a $19,536.00 Energy Grant received by PUGET SOUND ENERGY; and · Presented Ed Rollman with a "Key to the City" in honor of his service as a City of Bremerton Council member for the last four years. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Charleen Burnette with BKAT, encouraged citizens to volunteer their services for BKAT. Les Eathorne read a statement suggesting the new Police Station be named in honor of Art Morken, for his years of service to the community. June Waterson encouraged citizens to make their major purchases, especially cars, within the County to keep the local tax money in the community. Gordy Byrd informed the Council that former Council member Morrie Dawkins is now suffering from AIzheimer's. Del Knauss urged the Council not to raise the excise tax to balance the budget. Gary Christianson expressed his concern that the City now requires landlords to obtain a business license for rentals. 8A - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSON & NOBLE~ INC. FOR ANDERSON CREEK WELLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS (#AB03-225): Ned Lever, Engineering, explained that based on an evaluation of qualified consultants, the City selected ROBINSON & NOBLE, INC. to provide geological consulting services for the Anderson Creek Wellfield Improvements. The project includes drilling three wells, rehabilitation of several wells, well abandonment, and other additional services. The not-to-exceed amount of the agreement is $131,000. There were no comments from the public. TAPE #1924 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 10, 2003 Page 3 of 4 #'122'1 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Short) Move to approve a professional services agreement with ROBINSON & NOBLE, INC., to provide consulting services for the Anderson Creek Wellfield Improvements project, in an amount not to exceed $131,000, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Professional Services Agreement. 9A- ORDINANCE NO. 4877 [SECOND READING1 CREATING CHAPTER 2.01 TO THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO "PERS" ELIGIBILITY (#AB03-222): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on November 25, 2003. There were no comments from the public. #1350 M/S/C/U (Short/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4877 on second reading and further to approve the request of Former Mayor Lynn Horton to reimburse her the employer's contribution, plus interest towards her PERS account. 9B - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING1 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 4826, RELATING TO THE FY 2003 BUDGET (#AB03-226): Michael Wilson., Finance Director, stated that the City Council passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 City Budget Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4839) on December 11, 2002. Certain programs have been implemented and actions taken during the year resulting in the need to amend revenues and expenditures within the 2003 City Budget ordinance. There were no comments from the public. #1635 M/S/C (Rollman/Short) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, amending Ordinance No. 4826 relating to the City of Bremerton FY 2003 Budget. Voted in favor of Motion: Gehring, McConnell, Rollman, Short, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Shepherd Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No (,'W),!~)3-33~ This item was pulled from the agenda... (#.AB03-22~ This item was pulled from the agenda... {4~BO~.~cThis item was pulled from the agenda... p^DVlkl~-.........= 'r^v.._. C#^D0~.._ -- -----~0,~ This item was pulled from the agenda... =n nDliIH.^.,~!CE ~F!RST Dc^nlu~_~.~ S=.'r-T.!.HG PATES .¥!D {#AEK)3-33~ This item was pulled from the agenda.., TAPE #1924 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 10, 2003 Page 4 of 4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS ITEMS -[In lieu of the Committee meeting, staff members presented "info Only" reports on the following items - no Council action was taken...] · Purchase of Property Insurance · HOME Fund Allocation to Kitsap Community Resources · Purchase of Backhoe Loader · Resolution setting a Hearing Date for Street Vacation · Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement with Kitsap County · Kitsap County Jail Contract for Prisoner Housing The meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: Legislative Assistant PA'[JL~'~[}HNST~-N, ~[p-u~/~it-y Clerk / CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge