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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 11,2000
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, October 11, 2000, at 5:30
P.M., with Council Vice-President Wayne Olsen presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Conrad Esser, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, and Cecil McConnell. Council
President Carol Arends was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca; 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 given by Council member John Law.
Vice-President Olsen made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business; and
(2) The public is invited to "stay tuned" for an Information Forum sponsored by the Bremerton
Chamber of Commerce & The SUN immediately following the Council meeting tonight in the
Council Chambers to discuss the "Proposed Change in the City's Form of Government".
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda items this week.
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.
#0025 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On October 11, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 245773 through 245931 in the amount of
$900,856.95; and Regular Payroll for the period ending September 30, 2000 in the amount of
$894,448.85.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Conrad Esser invited the public to attend a combined District 8 & 9 meeting on Thursday, October
19th beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Oyster Bay Public Works & Utilities
building at 100 Oyster Bay to discuss the topic "Do You Want a Change in the City's Form of
Government?"
David Farr announced that he and Carol Arends would also discuss the topic "Do You Want a
Change in the City's Form of Government?" at their combined District 6 & 7 meeting, which has been
changed to Tuesday, October 24th, beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the "Curriculum Library of the Bremerton
School District Administration Building located at 134 N. Marion Avenue.
Mike Shepherd reported that a "Community Notification Meeting" will be held on Monday, October
16th from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. in the auditorium of the Kitsap Community Resources building (old Smith
School site) on Park Avenue, with members of the Bremerton Police Department providing
information regarding a sex offender who has recently moved to Bremerton.
Ed Rollman reminded the public that the Centennial Committee is still looking for historic photos and
artifacts to be used for the travelling-display to show the history of Bremerton's past 100 years.
Anyone interested in donating items may call the Mayor's office at 478-5266.
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John Law reminded residents of lower Manette that the next District 3 Neighborhood meeting would
be held Tuesday, October 17, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at E. 13th
Street & Nipsic Avenue to discuss the Sewer Overflow Reduction Program, and Updates on Zoning.
Jim Reed announced that he was the proud father of a new "bouncing boy", born over the weekend,
and thanked his mother-in-law for all the assistance she has been providing! He also extended a
personal invitation to Mr. Davies, and John Lefcoski to the District 8 & 9 meeting on October 19%
Wayne Olsen reiterated information regarding the "Community Notification Meeting" on Monday,
October 16th; and also thanked the organizers of the trip by train to the SheIron Oysterfest, which he
participated in last weekend.
MAYOR'S REPORT- There was no report tonight.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report tonight.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mike Ebersol was initially frustrated that the City could not assist him in resolving an issue with
barking dogs in his neighborhood even though there is a City ordinance (BMC Chapter 7.08.100(b)
regarding "Nuisances" and "Disturbances"). However, he was more disturbed to find that the reason
for lack of enforcement was a lack of manpower in the Police Department. He researched
information and found the national average number of police officers per capita of people was 1
officer for every 426 citizens, compared to Bremerton, which was 1 officer for every 760 citizens. He
asked the City to look at this issue very carefully.
9A - YEAR-2001 CDBG CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (#AB00-227):
Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Administrative Analyst, reported that the City of Bremerton will receive an
estimated $550,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for year 2001 from HUD.
The City previously provided set-asides for the following activities: $90,000 for CDBG administration;
$100,000 for the City's housing program; and $100,000 for the downtown library revitalization.
Applications for the remaining funds were accepted on August 23, 2000. A total of 28 applications
requesting $539,230 were received. City staff reviewed the applications to determine that they met
threshold requirements, and were consistent with HUD regulations. The Citizen's Advisory
Committee (consisting of Roy Mclnnis, Tina Davis, and Steven Berkowitz) reviewed the applications,
interviewed each applicant, and rated the project in accordance with the approved action plan. Their
recommendations are included in the Council packet. Thanks were extended to all Committee
members for their efforts.
There were no question or comments by the public.
Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Farr also expressed their thanks and appreciation to the members of the
Committee for their contributions. It was noted that each year, the City seems to get an additional
block of money over the original designated amount, so it was asked if the City could expect
additional money this year. Ms. Pearlet-Stewart responded that it usually is a surprise, with the
amount determined by whatever the Congress comes up with, but they estimate low so that no
applicants are disappointed. It is anticipated that the City will receive approximately $30,000
additional funds.
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#0525 M/S/CIU (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve the set-asides and the revised Citizen's Advisory
Committee recommendations as presented.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 5:50 P.M. The public was again reminded to "stay
tuned' for an "lnforrnation Forum/Debate" sponsored. by the Bremerton chamber of Commerce and
The SUN Regarding the "Proposed Change on the City's Form of Government."
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