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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremedon, Washington,
Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Ny§ten presiding.
Council members present were Mike ShorL Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike
Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConneil, and Brad Gehrin§. Aisc present were City Attorney
Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President McConnell, followed by the invocation provided
by Council Member Carol Arends.
President Ny,qren made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; and
2. Council will meet for a 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss a "REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION"
per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(c) and take action on that item at the end of the meeting as Item 8A.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report tonight...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
District 6 Council Member Dianne Robinsoq, introduced Lowell & Heidi Yoxsimer as the recipients
of the "City Pride Award" for the Month of December, and was pleased to present them with the gift of
a tree sampling donated by the City of Bremerton and Kitsap Trees.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check numbers 295847 through 296175; EFT-6575 through EFT-6592; and P-6581 in the
amount of $3,346,888.04 (#AB04-253)
B. Appointment of Lois E. Hoell to the Planning Commission (#AB04-254)
C. Proposal to Purchase Diesel Vehicle Exhaust Extractors for Fire Stations No. 2 and No. 3
from AIR EXCHANGE, INC. (#AB04-255)
D. Proposal to Purchase 4-WD Tractor for Gold Mountain Golf Complex, utilizing the State Bid
for $21,612.75 (#AB04-256)
E. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Ed Faulk, Greens Superintendent of
Gold Mountain Golf Complex (#AB04-257)
F. Professional Services Agreement with the Law Office of DAVID P. HORTON, INC. P.S. for Legal
Services (#AB04-258)
M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Chris Huqo, Director of Community Development, introduced Lois E. Hoell, new member of the
Planning Commission.
7A - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 6.14 ACRES~ GENERALLY
BOUNDED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PINE ROAD JUST SOUTH OF NE ROSWELL DRIVE (#AB04-
259): Roqer Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that the City received a petition for annexation
requesting annexation of approximately 6.14 acres to the City of Bremerton. All of the requirements
for annexation have been met, and staff recommends approval of the annexation under the terms
and conditions of the proposed ordinance.
William Palmer., Land Use Consultant, discussed the process undertaken to allow this annexation.
Jerry Clark, THE BRANDYWINE COMPANY, iNC., introduced himself as the new owner of the property.
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M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, annexing
approximately 6.14 acres to the City of Bremerton.
7B - ORDINANCE ]FIRST READING] AMENDING CHAPTER 3.48 OF THE BREMERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC), UPDATING THE "BUSINESS & OCCUPATION TAX" PROVISIONS
CONSISTENT WITH EHB2030 (#AB04-260): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that on
December 18, 2002, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 4843 adopting a new B & O Tax Code
codified in Chapter 3.48 BMC. On April 21,2003, the state legislature passed EHB 2030 establishing
certain mandatory provisions to be included in Cities' B & O tax codes. One of the main issues
addressed in this bill is apportionment of taxes among competing taxing jurisdictions. The proposed
ordinance adopts these mandatory provisions and other changes including the following: 1) Changes or additions to the definitions of terms used in Chapter 3,48 BMC
2) Removes the minimum tax, and establishes an exemption from taxation for businesses with
gross proceeds of $20,000 or less per year.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell suggested that the Council further study ways to assist the small business owner in
the coming year.
M/S/C/U (ShortJMaupin) Move to approve an ordinance on first reading, amending Chapter 3.48 of
the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "BUSINESS & OCCUPATION TAX" to update provisions consistent
with EHB 2030.
7C - ORDINANCE ]FIRST READING] AMENDING FY2004 BUDGET (#AB04-261): Laura Lyon,
Financial Services Director, stated that the Bremerton City Council adopted the 2004 Annual City
Budget Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4883) on December 23, 2003. Certain programs have been
implemented and actions taken during the year which have an impact on the City's 2004 Annual
Budget resulting in the need to amend the 2004 budget document.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading, which amends
Ordinance No. 4883 relating to the City of Bremerton 2004 Annual Budget.
8A - EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION
The Council convened in the Council Conference Room for a f5-minute Executive Session to discuss
a "REAL ESTATE TFtANSACTION"per RCW 42.30. 1 l0 (1)(c); then reconvened in the Council Chambers
to take the following action.,.
M/S/C/U (McConnell/Robinson) Move to schedule a public hearing during the next regular Council
meeting on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 to consider the surplusing and sale of approximately 38
acres of utility property located northwest of the intersection of Sugar Pine Drive and Pine Cone Drive
in Bremedon.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Shepherd invited anyone interested in joining him for a hike that he would be leading for the
Kitsap Mountaineers on December 31, and to contact the Council office for further details.
Dianne Robinson indicated that she would not be at the next two Council meetings, and so wished
everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
Carol Arends also wished everyone Happy Holidays!
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Will Maupin reported on his attendance at the PSRC Growth Management Policy Board meeting in
Seattle, where discussions were held regarding the 2020 Vision Award Program.
Mike Short announced an upcoming meeting to discuss Water Quality"; and informed the public that
he was on the newly formed Public Works Committee with fellow Council members Carol Arends,
Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring.
Daren Ny.qren thanked Bob Tulp and staff from Public Works for their efforts in hanging up
Christmas Lights for the Christmas tree in Manette.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Prepa,~d and Submitted by:
LO~I gMITH
Legislative Assistant
PA"ULA JC~H~"~ST'ON, City Glerk
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