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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 21,2000
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, Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Conrad Esser, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council
member Ed Rollman 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 Reverend Richard Andrus, of Memorial Lutheran Church.
President Arends made. the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business; and
(:2) Council will participate in a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission on Monday,
November 27, 2000 from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting- November 1,2000 (#AB00-257)
B. Professional Services Agreement with Lane, Powell, Spears & Lubersky; and Budget
Adjustment No. 00-31 (#AB00-260)
#0075 M/SIC/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Voted in favor of motion: Olsen, McConnell, Law, Shepherd, Esser, Reed, and Arends
Abstained: Farr
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention.
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.
#0100 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On November 21, 2000, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: 246956 through 247124 in the amount of
$250,949.38; and Regular Payroll for the period ending November 15, 2000 in the amount of
$775,961.47.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Conrad Esser wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and reminded the public to drive safely.
Mike Shepherd congratulated the Council on a productive series of Budget Study Sessions, which
have been held over the last several weeks; and reported on the District 5 meeting held last week.
John Law reminded citizens that a District 3 meeting would be held this evening at 7:30 P.M.
President Arends wished Council member Ed Rollman a speedy recovery, and also wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening.
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
It was reported that concerns raised by Admiral Ross regarding the Street Vacation of Cottman
Avenue have all been addressed by the City, and Mr. Ross is now satisfied.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Carol Atkinson of Bremerton Main Street Association reported that Santa Clause would arrive in
front of City Hall by a Fire Truck next Friday at 6:00 P.M.
9A - DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & PLANNING EMPLOYMENT-CONTRACT FOR CHRISTOPHER
R. HUGO (#AB00-258): Mayor Lynn Horton emphasized that based on Mr. Hugo's qualifications,
she highly recommends his appointment as the Director of Building & Planning. The City of Spokane
has employed Mr. Hugo since 1979 in the Planning Services Department as Program Manager in
Neighborhood Planning, Current Planning, and Growth Planning. It was announced that Mr. Hugo
was due to arrive in Bremerton on November 30, 2000. Mr. Shepherd asked that an invitation be
extended to Mr. Hugo to attend one of the several important events related to planning issues that
are planned prior to November 30th. Mayor Horton replied that Mr. Hugo may not be able to arrive
before the planned date on the 30th, but she would certainly extend the invitations.
There were no comments from the public.
#0425 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) Move to confirm the appointment of Christopher R. Hugo as
Director of Building & Planning.
10A- RESOLUTION NO. 2782. ENDORSING KITSAP REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (#AB00-259): Glenna Malanca, City Attorney, reported that the Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) has developed a consensus Countywide Legislative Agenda
for the 2001 Washington State Legislative Session. It is now requested that member jurisdictions
endorse the Agenda for submission to the Legislature.
There were no comments from the public.
#0540 M/S/C/U (Law/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2782, endorsing the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council Agenda for Year-2001.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 5:50 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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