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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
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, June 2, 2004, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will
Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad
Gehring. Aisc present were Assistant City Attorney Brett Vinson; Interim 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 Council Member Dianne Robinson.
President Nyqren made the following announcements:
1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM;
2. Council will meet on Monday, June 14th instead of Wednesday, June 16th because a majority of
the Council Members will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check numbers 290788 through 291107 and EFT-8212 through EFT-8226 in the amount of
$3,489,968.81 on the Master Check Register; Retiree Payrolr in the amount of $130,664.58
for the pay period ending May 31, 2004 (#AB04-099)
B. Minutes of Meeting - May 19, 2004 (#AB04-100)
#0035 M/S/C/U (PriestJMcConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Bozeman provided a list of the issues he will focus on this month called the "Mayor's Radar
Screen for June 2004", and highlighted the following items...
· Development of Westpark
· Hiring a new Parks Director by August 1, 2004
· Bid opening for the new Fire Department
· Community Grand Opening for Bremerton Harborside on August 1
· New restaurant planned for corner of 4th & Pacific by owners of Chrey Jewelers
· Invitation to serve on Seattle's Central Waterfront Advisory Board
· Navy Parking Garage
· Conference Center Grand Opening
· Police, Fire, and Teamster Union contract negotiations
· Fund Raising for National Public Links Tournament
· Lunch and Retreat with the Council and Department Heads June 9
· Issues with U.S. BANK site for Public Safety Building
· Tenant improvements and moving into the Government Center
6A - ORDINANCE NO. 4899 rSECOND READING] AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODF
21.02 RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS (#AB04-094):
The first reading of this ordinance was heard on May 26, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
#0275 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4899 on second reading.
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6B - ORDINANCE NO. 4900 [SECOND READING] RELATING TO THE RESTRUCTURING OF
THE "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE" AND "DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES"
INTO THE "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES"; AND CREATING A NEW POSITION OF
FINANCE OFFICER AT SALARY BAND 16; AND NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THF
POSITIONS OF "DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVlCES"~ "CITY CLERK"~ "ASSISTANT FINANCF
OFFICER"~ AND "BUDGET ANALYST"; AND APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO)
INCREASE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $407000 (#AB04-
096): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on May 26, 2004.
Helen Miller did not feel that a question asked at First Reading last week by Council member Carol
Arends was answered, and therefore asked for clarification on the specific use of the $40,000 by the
Finance Department.
President Nyqren explained that the proposal was a collaborative effort by both the Administration
and the Council.
Cecil McConnell reiterated that this proposal was the result of a compromise agreed upon by the
Administration and the Council. Michael Wilson, Finance Director, further explained that the
$40,000 was to cover the remaining 5~months of the year for the new Finance Officer position, and
the funds will come from the ending-fund balance.
#0422 M/S/C (Maupin/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4900 on second reading, creating the
new Department of Financial Services.
Voted in favor of Motion: Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
#0445 M/S/C {McConnell/Short) Move to approve the new Finance Officer position at Salary Band 16.
Voted in favor of Motion: Shepherd, Robinson, Maupin, Shod, McConnell, Priest, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
#0470 M/S/C (McConnell/Maupin) Move to approve the new job descriptions of Director of Financial
Services, City Clerk, Assistant Finance Officer, and Budget Analyst.
Voted in favor of Motion: Robinson, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
#0500 M/S/C (Maupin/Robinson) Move to approve the Budget adjustment to increase the Department
of Financial Services~ Budget in the amount of $40,000~
Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Gehring
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
6C - RESOLUTION NO. 2926 ADOPTING NEW COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES (#AB04-
097): The first reading of this resolution was heard on May 26, 2004.
President N¥.qren made a statement to address concerns that were raised about the purpose for the
new Council meeting schedule, which inferred that the Council was attempting to reduce the amount
of business conducted in front of the camera, when in fact, the Council was merely trying to conduct
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business more efficiently, and allow more time for study of all the issues that come before them. He
stated that all voting and Council action would continue be televised; and he invited members of the
public to attend the Council Study Sessions as well.
Allen Shute asked if citizens would be allowed to ask questions at Council Study Sessions.
President Nyqren responded that the rule for not allowing public comment at Study Sessions would
continue to remain in effect; however pointed out that citizens can comment on the item when it
comes before the Council for a vote. Mr, McConnell further clarified that the Council would not have
less work, but was merely "redistributing the load".
Mr. Short, Mr. Gehrinq, and Mr. Shepherd, added comments to further clarify the purpose for the
amendments to the Council Rules & Procedures, which they believed would prove to be quite
effective in the way the Council conducts business.
#0715 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve Resolution No. 2926, as amended, repealing
Resolution No. 2774 and adopting new Council Rules & Procedures for the City Council to conduct
orderly business on second reading.
6D - RESOLUTION NO. 2927 AUTHORIZING lAC GRANT APPLICATION FOR SKATEBOARD
PARK (#AB04-101): Jodi Wroblewski, Parks & Recreation Department, explained that in order to
fund the development of the Bremerton Skatepark, they wish to apply to the INTERAGENCY COMMI~I-EE
FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (lAC) for a WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP)
Grant. The total development for the park portion of the project is estimated to be $300,945; and the
lAC Grant request will be for $147,000. The match (balance of funding) will be coming from
donations and other grants. There is atready a commitment of $25,000 from the Central Lions
Charitable Foundation; a $20,000 CDBG Grant for design; a $75,000 CDBG Grant for construction;
$25,000 from Kitsap County; a commitment from BSSU to raise funds in the order of $10,000; and
additionally, it was explained that the Parks & Recreation Department is also in the process of
applying for additional funding.
Allen Shute encouraged the Council to support this action to benefit the youth in the community.
#0855 M/S/C/U (Arends/Short) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2927, authorizing the application for
funding assistance to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program) for the development of the Bremerton Skatepark.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Allen Shute asked the Council to provide their new meeting schedule to the newspapers; and to
possibly provide the CD with audio of Study Sessions to the libraries.
Daniel Rickabau.qh provided a letter to express his concern with vehicles speeding though his
neighborhood; and also voiced his fear that because the revitalization will cause prices to go up,
residents on fixed-income may soon be unable to afford to live in Bremerton. President Nyqren
thanked Mr. Rickabaugh for his comments, and suggested that he attend upcoming Comprehensive
Plan public hearings where concerns about affordable housing will be addressed.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrinq was pleased to accept an invitation to speak at the Monument & Flag Pole dedication
for POW's, MIA's, and fallen veteran's held at DESTINATION HARLEY on Memorial Day; as well as at
the Manchester Memorial Moment to honor of all those who served.
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Cecil McConnell informed the public that the Bremerton Municipal Court office would now be
accepting applications for new and renewal of passports, including administering oaths; conveyed
citizen concerns that the Council packet on the City of Bremerton web page was not kept current; and
lastly, commended the staff at TUCKER'S at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex.
Mike Shepherd was honored to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by V.F.W. Posts
239 and 2269 at Bremerton's Ivy Green Cemetery, and thanked Council Member Dianne Robinson
for singing "God Bless America" and reading a proclamation. He also mentioned that he received
calls from several citizens wanting to report abatement issues, and referred those calls to Janet
Lunceford, the City's Code Enforcement Officer at (360) 473-5213.
Dianne Robinson reported on her attendance at the KRCC Policy Board meeting yesterday, where
they discussed the "American Dream Down-Payment initiative Fund" that would provide assistance to
home buyers; and was very pleased to hear a presentation by Paul Carlson of HUD regarding a plan
to end homelessness across the Country in 10-years.
Carol Arends was also at the KRCC Policy Board meeting, and commented on the presentation to
end homelessness; and also said thanks and goodbye to Parks & Recreation Director Jim Spencer,
who is leaving City employment on Friday, June 4.
Mike Short also provided comments from information obtained at the KRCC Policy Board meeting
held on Monday; attended the Memorial Day Ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery; and agreed that the
City will miss the leadership provided by Jim Spencer of the Parks Department.
Daren NyRren invited citizens to participate in the YMCA Fun Run & Walk with related activities
scheduled throughout the day this Saturday, June 5; and read a proclamation to declare Saturday,
June 10-12, 2004 as "United Christian Church Ushers Board Weekend"; which was accepted by
AIyce Ea.qans, President of the United Christian Church Users, who invited members of the public to
attend any of the events scheduled for the "26~h Annual Convention of the United Christian Church
Ushers" at the HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA HOTEL from Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12.
Details can be received by calling (360) 479-2398.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:25 P.M. The Council
then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to hear presentations from the
Fire Department, and to review Fire and Building Codes.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LO~I~I gMITH
Attest: , Legislative Assistant
~F~_. ~ J(~I~I/~N~ interim City Clerk
REN NYGREN, City ~o~ncil President
City of Bremerton
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