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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 9, 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, June 9, 1999, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council Vice-President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Carlos
Montgomery, David Farr, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council
President Mike Shepherd and City Council member Jim Reed 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 and
invocation given by Pastor Roger Hennigan, of Apostolic Life Tabernacle.
Vice-President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council business; and
(2) Item 9(A) under "New Business", "Interlocal Agreement with King County Department of Natural
Resources for CSO Water Quality Monitoring" has been pulled from the Agenda tonight.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - May 26, 1999 #AB99-102
#0010 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve 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.
#0035 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/FarO On June 9, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 231244 through 231250, and 231280 through
231517 in the amount of $2,395,154.47; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,008,595.58 for the
pay period ending May 31, 1999.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. McConnell reported seeing very heavy traffic on highway 16 heading across the Narrows Bridge
while on his way to an event in Tacoma last evening, and recognized that something needs to be
done to alleviate the traffic in that corridor.
Mr. Law announced that Fire Chief AI Duke will be the guest speaker at the next District #3 meeting
to be held Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at the Senior Center at East 13th & Nipsic at 7:00 P.M. He will
discuss "Emergency Planning for Family & Home", including Y2K issues, such as possible loss of
power. He said this is an excellent opportunity for citizens to discuss any issues of concern.
Mr. Overson announced a District #-4 meeting to be held Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the
Washington Mutual Building at 5th & Pacific. Mayor Horton will be in attendance to discuss "Economic
Development" and Fire Chief AI Duke will review "Emergency Preparedness" including Y2K issues.
Mr. Farr commended the Fire Chief and his Department for their fine work in dealing with a recent fire
that occurred in District #6.
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Mr. Montgomery reported two Ferry Advisory Committee meetings are planned the evenings of June
23rd and 30th down on the Boardwalk to hold "question & answer" sessions with ferry riders regarding
the proposed ferry schedules and the changes happening at the Coleman Dock in Seattle. He urged
citizens to become involved so that Bremerton can have "a voice" with this issue.
Vice-President Arends informed the public that this weekend, the Navy would be burning two
houses that were originally scheduled for demolition, as a training exercise. Bremerton Fire Chief AI
Duke has stated that any citizens witnessing any problems during these burns should call 911.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton reported heavy traffic difficulties along Navy Yard Highway, as well as on-ramps and
alternate routes, due to a water main project along the waterfront, which allowed only one lane of
traffic through all day. The lanes are now open, but it may be awhile before the backups are cleared.
In addition, she reported an accident on Wheaton Way and Riddell Road in East Bremerton that has
also created a backup of traffic in, and around, that corridor. She urged people to limit their driving
for the next few hours, and apologized for any inconveniences due to the construction.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - No report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Michael Howell asked if funding was available for more curbed-cut corners. Mayor Horton
responded that the City does have a "curb-cut" program, which is predominantly funded by CDBG
funds, and there is also a Disability Action Committee that reviews access issues, as well as assisting
with prioritizing requests to best maximize the dollars available. The Mayor also informed Mr. Howell
that she would inform him of any upcoming meetings with the Disability Action Committee.
Gordy Byrd asked the status of the Sinclair Landing issue.
Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Director with the City Parks Department, was disheartened at the recent
acts of vandalism taking place in the flowerbeds at a number of City Parks. She asked that anyone
who witnesses such an act, or where the vandalism has already taken place, to please report it to the
Parks Department at 478-5305. In addition, she announced that the Summer Parks & Recreation
brochure is out with lots of fun activities.
Susan Brown reiterated the sentence she would like added to the Bremerton Code of Ethics.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 5:55 P.M.
CAROL ARENDS, Council Vice-President
City of Bremerton
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