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Home My WebLink About02/12/03TAPE #1877 COUNCIL FEB I CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2003 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4~h Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at 5:30 P.M., with Acting Council President Mike Short presiding. Council members present were Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council President Carol Arends and Council member Mike Shepherd were absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance ted by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Council Member Daren Ny.qren. Actin.q President Short made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss updates to the meeting Agenda; 2. An item was added to the Consent Agenda; and 3. A 15-minute Executive Session will be held immediately following the meeting tonight to discuss "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i). CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 29, 2003 (#AB03-015) B. Surplus of two 5-yard Dump Trucks (#AB03-016) C. Approval of Pay Band Step for initial hire of Assistant City Attorney (#AB03-021) #0055 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) 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. #0085 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnelt) On February 12, 2003 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 278243 through 278628 in the amount of $1,704,525.62; Retiree Payroll in the amount of $144,629.04 for the pay-period ending January 31, 2003; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,115,487.41 for the pay-period ending January 31, 2003. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin provided reports on several meetings he attended this past week, including the meeting with the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, and meetings with the Kitsap Board of Health and the Kitsap Transit Board. Eric Youn,qer appreciated a recent opportunity to visit with Legislators in Olympia to discuss various local issues, including the importance of the ferry service to Bremerton. Ed Rollman reported on the Parking Committee meeting he attended on Monday; voiced his encouragement for bringing small businesses, particularly an ice cream parlor to Bremerton, and expressed his support for keeping a branch of the library downtown. Daren N¥.qren d scussed the luncheon held at and hosted by the YMCA on Monday, where the Mayor provided an update on the progress of the Bremerton Ice Arena. He also announced the TAPE #1877 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 12, 2003 Page 2 of 4 next District 3 meeting would be held on Saturday, February 22 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Manette Senior Center to discuss updates on "EASTPARK' and "THE MANETTE PLAN". Cecil McConnell announced the next District 1 & 2 Town Meeting would be held on Thursday, February 20 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. City staff would be available to discuss "Local Concerns about Traffic Control". Mike Short also attended several meetings this past week, including a meeting with the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), and the Public Facilities District (PFD) meeting on Monday. MAYOR'S REPORT · Mayor Bozeman provided a briefing on several lawsuits recently dismissed or settled favorably with the City; · Discussed an update on the progress for the expansion of the Bremerton Marina; · Indicated that he will be attending a hearing of the House Budget Committee in Olympia regarding the City's request for $5.2 million in funding for development of Maritime Park, the remodeling of Building 50 for the Naval Museum, and the Conference Center Plaza Area; · Announced "Bremerton Night" with the Legislators in Olympia on Thursday, February 27; · Met with the YMCA Board to discuss ideas for creating more after-school programs; · Completed "2003 Performance Evaluations" for all Department Heads; and · Reported on his attendance at the Public Facilities District (PFD) meeting on Monday. Lastly, he welcomed Correne Hall and Alan Hurt, the Co-chairs for the Kitsap County Square Dance Club, who were in attendance to promote dancing. They extended an invitation to the 52"6 Annual 2003 Washington State Square & Folk Dance Festival scheduled at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on June 20 and 21, and presented the Mayor a framed picture of their logo for placement in City Hall. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Gordy Byrd announced that today was his 47th birthday. Allen Shute would still like to see a citizen appointed to the Parking Committee; and commented that the City's web page needs improvement. 8A - EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH JOHNSTON & CULBERSON, INC. FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION (#AB03-017): Peclq¥ Lesser, Risk Manager, explained that JOHNSTON & CULBERSON, INC. has been providing workers' compensation claims administration services to Bremerton since 1996. The firm's service has been more than adequate, and they would like to extend the contract for two additional years. The annual service fee for 2003 would remain at the 2002 price of $16,100. The 2004 fee would increase by approximately 4% to $16,800 per year. There were no comments from the public. Mr. McConnell questioned how many claims exceeding 50 were received by the City. Ms. Lesser responded that the City has done very well reducing losses, and over the last two years, has not exceeded 50 claims. #1010 M/S/C/U (Younger/Olsen) Move to approve the proposed two-year contract extension with JOHNSTON & CULBERSON, INC. and to authorize the Mayor to execute the same. TAPE #1877 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 12, 2003 Page 3 of 4 8B - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INSURANCE BROKER SERVICER WITH WILLIS OF SEATTLE, INC. (#AB03-018): PeqclV Lesser, Risk Manager, stated that requests for proposals were solicited to provide insurance broker services to the City for three years. Responsive bids were received from WILLIS OF SEATTLE, INC. for $25,000 per year, and from BROWN & BROWN for $30,000 for the first year and $27,000 per year for the second and third years. Both firms were interviewed and found to be well-qualified. Staff recommends that Bremerton enter into a three-year contract with the lowest cost provider, WILLIS OF SEATTLE, INC. at a cost of $25,000 per year. There were no comments from the public. #1115 M/S/C/U (Nygren/Maupin) Move to approve the proposed thrse-year contract with WILLIS OF SEATFLE, INC. for the provision of insurance broker services, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in substantially the same form as the proposed contract. 8C - PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE (WITH BOND LEVY FUNDS) FOUR 12-LEAD EKG MACHINES AND THREE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FROM MEDRONICS/PHYSlO CONTROl (#AB03-019): Fire Chief Al Duke emphasized that these units would replace the Fire Department's EKG machines on the medic units and AED units on the Engines that need replacement due to age, county protocol changes, and new technology. The funds would come from the bond levy monies. It is the position of the Kitsap County Medical Program Director, Doctor Steven Hillman that all ALS (Paramedic Units) in Kitsap County should be purchased from MEDTRONICS/PHYSIO CONTROL for uniformity and training needs. With the requirement of the Medical Program Director, we recommend a sole source purchase. There were no comments from the public. #1240 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into a contract proposal with MEDTRONICS/PHYSIO CONTROL to purchase the 12 lead EKG and AED units. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4847 [SECOND READING[ VACATING A PORTION OF 2"D STREET~ EAST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE (#AB03-014): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on January 29, 2003. Michael Mecham, City Engineer, was available to answer any questions. There were no comments from the public. #1281 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4847 on second reading. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING[ RE-CODIFYING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5.50 AS CHAPTER 18.06 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODF ENTITLED "AMBULANCE SERVICES"(#AB03-020): Fire Chief Al Duke said that the proposed ordinance would rs-codify Chapter 5.50 of the Bremerton Municipal Code as Chapter 18.06, and update the provisions relating to licensing of ambulance services, filing and approval of ambulance rates, and enforcement of violations of the chapter. There were no comments from the public. #1430 M/S/C/U (Younger/Olsen) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. TAPE #1877 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 12, 2003 Page 4 of 4 At the conclusion of the regular business meeting, the Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a 15-minute Executive Session to discuss "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i). With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: Legislative Assistant CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CAIP JIIslcge c: Normal Distribution; File