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Home My WebLink About03/31/99 TAPE #1606 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 31, 1999 The regular 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, March 31, 1999, at 5:30 P.M., with Council Vice-President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Carlos Montgomery, David Farr, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council members Lon Overson and Jim Reed, and Council President Mike Shepherd were 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 Vice-President Arends, who also provided the invocation. Vice-President Arends made the following announcements: (1) City Council held a Study Session in the Council Conference Room, 5:05 - 5:25 P.M., to discuss "Bremerton Transportation Center Traffic-Phasing"; (2) The Study Session to discuss "Small Business Development" scheduled immediately following the City Council meeting in the Council Conference Room has been postponed until further notice; and (3) On Monday, April 5, 1999, City Council will hold their monthly Study Session, 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. in the Council Conference room to discuss 1) Construction Project Updates; 2) Stormwater Separation; and 3) Streets. The topic "Probation Services for Bremerton Municipal Court" on the original schedule, has been postponed until a later date. CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of Special Meeting - March 12, 1999 #AB99-059 B Single Source Purchase of Survey Equipment #AB99-060 #0050 MISICIU (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the 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. #0080 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Farr) On March 31, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: EFT 5324; 229299; 229315 through 229492 in the amount of $367,799,76; and Retiree Payroll for the period ending March 31, 1999 in the amount of $119,129.75. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Mont.clomerV reported on two recent trips to Olympia to meet with our Legislatures. TAPE #1606 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 31, 1999 Page 2 of 3 He also discussed the details of a report received from the Wastewater Treatment Plant on the amount of leachate brought in from the landfill and treated for discharge. Mr. Farr discussed in further detail, the Study Session on "Bremerton Transportation Center Traffic Phasing" held prior to Council, and how the planned changes will impact the citizens with the rerouting of ferry traffic that will be taking place during construction. Mr. McConnell announced the Armed Forces Pageant would be held next Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at the Bremerton High School from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Several Council members have complimentary "family" tickets available for anyone interested. Mr. Olsen announced the combined Districts 1 & 2 meeting to be held Thursday, April 15, 1999 at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. It will be a "Town Meeting" format, with special guest Mayor Lynn Horton. He also thanked AI & Hazel Colvin for spearheading the campaign to replace the scotch broom at the end of the Warren Avenue Bridge, and Jim Trainer for all the hard work and effort he is providing to replant trees and shrubs to beautify the area Vice-President Arends announced that yard waste would be accepted from Bremerton residents (proof is required), at the Public Works Complex at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue, from April 12 through 16, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and April 17, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Additionally, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill will be accepting larger items at half the usual rate. For further details on what is and isn't allowed, please call 478-5920. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton welcomed the USS Carl Vinson to the community, and encouraged citizens to attend the official "Welcoming Ceremony" on the Boardwalk" at 6:30 P.M. tonight. Mayor Horton read the following Proclamations: (1) April 8, 1999 as "Arbor Day', accepted by Jim Trainer of the Parks & Recreation Department. In honor of Arbor Day, The Warren Avenue Bridge Right-of-Way Beautification Project will take will take place on Saturday, April 3, 1999. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy Mclnnis referred to an abatement approved by the Council last week. He expressed his concerns regarding the "Administrative Fees" added to the cost of the abatements done by the City, which he feels are excessive. John Becker referred to the traffic problems on Gregory Way discussed at last week's meeting, and suggested reversing the one-way street from State-to-Naval to Naval-to- State. He felt this would be inexpensive, and still satisfy the needs of the residents. Pat Cooper AKA "Angry Floyd" invited citizens to come, in costume, to the "First TAPE #1606 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 31, 1999 Page 3 of 3 Friday Art Walk", and also attend the Freak Show - Oddities of the Art World at the Metropolis. He also announced several other art events taking place the month of April. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2698, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1929 9TH STREET, #AB99-061 On February 16, 1999, the City removed garbage, debris, and appliances from the property located at 1929 9th Street after the owners, Estate of Harold and Nita Schott failed to do so as ordered by the Building Official. The cost of the action, including administrative fees, totaled $1,705.60. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how they should be collected. Janet Lunceford, Building & Development Specialist II, discussed the process that has taken place to date for this abatement, which began as a weed abatement. Upon removing the weeds, appliances, tires, and other garbage were discovered and removed. No heirs were identified during this process. Public comment - none. Mr. Montqomerv asked how many "Administrative" hours are necessary to perform abatements. Ms. Lunceford explained approximately 25 hours. Each year, the costs increase due to normal cost of living raises. She also described why the difference in fees between "garbage" or "weed" abatements ($584); and "dangerous building" abatements ($819). She pointed out that if the City did not charge the owner of the property the "Administrative" fees then the taxpayer would indirectly be charged. #0836 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to pass Resolution No. 2698, ordering that the fees incurred for the abatement of garbage, debris, and appliances located at 1929 9th Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. CAROL ARENDS, Council Vice-President City of Bremerton PJ/CNIs C: Normal Distribution File