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Home My WebLink About07/03/96TAPE #1390 COUNCIL APPROVED JUL 17, 1996 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 3, 1996 #0021 #0038 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, July 3, 1996, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were A1 Colvin, Cecil McConnell, Carlos Montgomery, Sherril Huff-Menees, Richard Neville, and Lon Overson. Councilmen Bob Winters and David Farr were absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Law and Invocation given by Deacon Jim Bemis of Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church. President Law made the following announcements: (1) Immediately prior to the Council meeting, Council held an Executive Session to discuss "potential litigation". (2) Immediately following the Council meeting, Council will hold a Study Session to review "proposed charter changes". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - June 26, 1996, #AB96-143 M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Overson) on July 3, 1996, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 199187, and 199224 through 199434 in the amount of $466,910.12; and Regular Payroll for the period ending June 30, 1996, in the amount of $819,693.13 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Montgomery reported due to some citizen concern about the Bremerton School District setting up portable classrooms on a ball field, a meeting has been set up to meet with residents in that area on July 11, 5:00-6:30 P.M., at the Marion Avenue School. Mrs. Huff-Menees wished everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. TAPE #1390 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 3, 1996 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Neville expressed a hearty "thank you" for a job well done by the Public Works crews on the llth Street hill, which opened to traffic on July 1. He also thanked the Electronic Division for coordination of the traffic lights on 6th Street and on across the Warren Avenue Bridge during that project. Mr. Overson reported he attended the first of several planned public meetings on the Sinclair Landing project, which he viewed as an excellent presentation. He encouraged members of the public to take the opportunity to attend one of those public meetings because they will receive a lot of good information, and one of the more important aspects of those meetings is the fact public input is taken, questions are recorded and answers will be provided. Mr. Colvin stated he was still receiving compliments from people about the City getting rid of the Scotch broom at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge, which he believes should be directed to Mayor Horton. He talked about the Bridge Builder Award being bestowed upon Kitsap County Commissioner Win Granlund at the Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund "Constitution Day" celebration in September. Mr. Law announced District #3 is featuring the "Bremerton Fire Department On Parade" at the next District #3 Neighborhood Meeting on July 16, 1996, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. Citizens from other districts are welcome to attend this event. This event is an opportunity for adults and children to learn fire safety and participate in hands-on demonstrations, and to get acquainted with firemen. He also encouraged others to display the American Flag on July 4. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lynn Morton announced the City's new Utility bill format has been implemented and the first responses from the citizens indicate they are pleased with the revision. The new format will provide the City more flexibility that will allow sending an abbreviated community Newsletter. There will no extra to the City for mailing the additional information (2 sheets). Recently, she made a trip to Washington D.C. to lobby for the USS Missouri. Congressman Norm Dicks set up a meeting in his office between two individuals on the Technical Team from NAVSEA, Mayor Horton, Earl Smith of EDC, Sven Colby, loaned Executive from Boeing, and Randy McGreal from Fletcher Wright, where they were able to give a pitch of why the Missouri should be in the City of Bremerton. She believes the City has the most solid proposal of any submitted as well as the historic implications in Naval history and why they are important to this community. They also talked about the quality of life for the new military personnel that will be assigned to the Bremerton area highlighting the Fletcher Wright project, and the fact it will TAPE #1390 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 3, 1996 Page 3 of 4 also be for Navy families. During the discussion, they tried to stress that not only would the Missouri benefit the City of Bremerton, but that we are good for the Missouri as well. Of the three other communities that submitted a proposal, ie., Honolulu, San Francisco, and Long Beach. the Missouri will simply be another "plaque on the wall" or "trinket on the bracelet", but in the City of Bremerton it will be a center piece for our community. A comment was made that the decision on the Missouri would be made based on merit and a decision might be made by mid July. Captain Joe Hatfield introduced four new Police officers: Russell Holt, Frank Shaw, William Cook, and John Neal. Mayor Horton administered the Oath Of Office to the new Police officers, who were then welcomed by the City Council and members of the audience. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Gordy Byrd reported he enjoyed the Concert in the Park and thanked Councilman Montgomery for inviting him to attend the opening ceremony at the Max Hale Center. Shannon Kraetsch reported approximately 100-200 people attended the concert at Evergreen Park on Tuesday evening. She emphasized the concerts in the park are free to the public every Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Carol Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street, announced the Concerts on the Boardwalk start on July 12 and each Friday evening thereafter for six consecutive weeks. She was pleased to report soon they will be installing the first granite plaques on planters on the boardwalk. Several people have commented to her about the lack of progress on the painted mural, which was due to the artist being on vacation. A1 Duke, Assistant Fire Chief, wished everyone a safe 4th of July and reminded everyone the hours of discharging fireworks are 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on July 4th only. Any fireworks purchased on an Indian Reservation are not allowed to be discharged anywhere in the County, only on reservation property. President Law thanked the TV camera crew for their assistance: Erin Daniels, Heather Daniels, Valery Daniels and Stephanie James. TAPE #1390 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 3, 1996 Page 4 of 4 With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. EN L.TH McCLUSKE~, City Clerk . LAW, Council City of Bremerton KLM/JL/me cc: President Normal Distribution File/Vault