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Home My WebLink About11/19/03TAPE #1922 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~0V ~. November 19, 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, November 19, 2003, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, 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 Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Paul Meeker of our Saviour's Lutheran 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. Council will continue to hear Budget Presentations during a Study Session in the Council Conference Room immediately following the Council Meeting tonight; and 3. A Study Session has been scheduled Thursday, November 20, beginning at 5:15 P.M. in the Council Conference Room to continue discussions on the proposed FY 2004 Budget. CONSENT AGENDA A. U.S. Department of Justice COPS Homeland Security Overtime Program (#AB03-216) #0020 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS & CHECK REGISTERS - There was no check register this week COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen announced that because he was appointed rather than elected to fill the District 1 position, this would be his last meeting now that Brad Gehring was elected to complete the term. He also discussed the recent Central Lions Dinner and Auction, and thanked both the donor and bidder for a tie donated in honor of Louis Mentor, which raised $4,000. Cecil McConnell thanked Wayne for his six years of service to the City and wanted him to know that he will be missed. Daren Ny.qren hoped to continue his friendship with Wayne since he has learned a great deal from him as a Council Member; and encouraged citizens to attend the next District 3 meeting on Tuesday, November 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. which will allow citizens to review and ask questions regarding the proposed "FY 2004 Budget". Ed Rollman also thanked Wayne for all of the time he has given to the City; and told a story about a visit to Bremerton from late President John F. Kennedy. Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 neighborhood meeting would be held on Thursday, December 18 beginning at 6;30 P.M. at Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th (~ Veneta which will include updates on the budget and downtown transportation improvements; and expressed his appreciation for Wayne's knowledge and stability that he brought to Council. TAPE #1922 City Council Reg, Mtg. Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 2 of 3 Eric Younger told Wayne he would miss him; and expressed his appreciation for Ed's history briefs. Will Maupin thanked Wayne for his leadership; and discussed his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Coordinating Council's Growth Management Policy Board meeting in Seattle on Thursday; and his attendance at the Open House providing information on options for Bremerton Pedestrian Access Improvements. Mike Short stated that he too attended the Open House to learn of the options for Bremerton Pedestrian Access Improvements; and also attended the Public Meeting regarding the proposed homeless shelter; and appreciated Wayne's advice throughout the last year. Carol Arends recalled experiences she shared with Wayne and hoped to see him again in the future; and discussed a number of meetings she has commented on the neighborhood meeting held on Monday regarding a proposed men's shelter. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report this week. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Del Knauss read a statement to express his concerns with the FY 2004 Budget proposed by the Mayor and the Administration; and asked the Council by what authority is the City authorized to raise Municipal utility excise taxes to fund the general fund. Gordy Byrd expressed his support for the citizens who commit their time to serving the City as City Council members. Steve Kriebles did not see the need for the tunnel project and would like to see money spent on other road projects. 8A- RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE HOME PROGRAM FUNDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON ARSENAL WAY (#AB03-217): Michelle Eichorn, CDBG Program Administrator, stated that the City of Bremerton is a member of the Kitsap County HOME Consortium and receives an annual allocation of HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand the supply of safe, sanitary and affordable housing for Iow income persons. City Council is responsible to make the final determination concerning use of the funds. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Shepherd applauded Habitat for Humanity for partnering with the City to encourage home ownership. #0915 M/S/C/U (Short/Olsen) Move to approve allocation of $69,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity from the HOME program funds. 9A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4874 [SECOND READING] AMENDING B.M.C. CHAPTER 11.02 RELATING TO RIGHT-OF-WAY USES {#AB03-2'14): First reading of the ordinance was heard on November 12, 2003. City Attorney RoRer Lubovich was available to address any concerns. There were no comments from the public. TAPE #1922 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes November 19, 2003 Page 3 of 3 #0955 M/S/C/U (Rollman/McConnell) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4874 on second reading. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4875 [SECOND READING] GRANTIN~ PUGET SOUND ENERGY A FRANCHISE [#AB03-215): First reading of this ordinance was heard on November 12, 2003. City Attorney Roger Lubovich, and Don McDaniel from Puget Sound Energy were available to address any concerns. #0995 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4876 on second reading. 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4876 [SECOND READING] LEVYINR PROPERTY TAXES FOR COLLECTION IN 2004 (#AB03-215): First reading of the ordinance was heard on November 12, 2003. Finance Director Michael Wilson was available to summarize the ordinance and to address any concerns. There were no comments from the public. #1105 M/S/C/U (Olsen/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4876 on second reading levying property taxes for collection in 2003. The meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:08 P.M. The Council adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to hear presentations on the Proposed "Fiscal Year 2004 Budget". Prep red and Submilted by: L~RI SMITH Legislative Assistant I~U~ ~"O-H/~N~-De~uty City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge