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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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JANUARY 16, 1991
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, January 16, 1991, at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members
present: Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, Hank Waibel, C.
R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also
present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen
McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President
Lynn Horton and the Invocation given by Reverend Larry Mead,
Outreach Pastor of Neighborhood Christian Center.
President Hotton announced immediately following the Council
meeting, Council would hold two Executive Sessions to discuss "real
estate" and "personnel" and a Study Session to discuss the "Capital
Improvement Plan and Management And Professional Staff Compensation
Plan"·
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes Of Meeting - January 2, 1991, #AB91-011
Bid Award Recommendation - Truck-Mounted Sludge Applicator:
Awarded to Valley Repair In The Amount of $28,364.63,
#AB91-012
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/WARRANT 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
has been made available to the council.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on January 16, 1991, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 121575,122442 through 122460, 122466, 122471 through
122748 in the total amount of $586,035.41.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Estes reported on Tuesday, January 14, a large number of
veterans organizations and service organizations met to develop a
program to assist active military service dependents, who were
experiencing difficulties due to recent military deployment
activity. During this meeting, it became apparent that a few
people were panicking and they were cautioned to not panic as
something would be developed to help those in need. President
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Horton thanked Mr. Estes for attending this meeting upon short
notice.
Mr. Morning exclaimed God bless American and allied troops in the
Middle East and wished them the very best and prayed for a speedy
end to the war.
Mr. Waibel reported he attended the Mayor's Ball, which was even
better than last year's. He also hoped that the war would be
concluded quickly and a successful conclusion.
Mr. Johnson stated our prayers and thoughts are with men and women
who are serving in Desert Storm.
Mr. Colvin stated he concurred with his fellow Council members'
comments concerning the war. He thanked Mr. Estes for inviting him
to attend a Youth In Government meeting and he was impressed with
the young people involved in the program. He encouraged the young
people to contact President Horton and Kathleen McCluskey to learn
more about careers in government.
Mr. Dawkins noted issues that Council had to take under
consideration were very small in comparison with recently declared
war actions.
Mrs. Morton reported she attended the Puget Sound Air Pollution
Control Agency (PSAPCA) meeting on January 10. She was pleased to
report that the PSAPCA staff proposed not pursuing the ban on
burning yard debris and grass clippings due to problems with
recycling and alternate forms of disposal. Discussion was held on
wood stoves and linking those to urban growth areas. This may not
help the City of Bremerton, however, if they are talking about
linking them to urban growth areas maybe they could be pushed
farther to consider "affected urban growth areas". Mrs. Horton
reported there was a vacancy on the PSAPCA Advisory Committee and
she encouraged anyone interested in filling that position to please
contact her through the City Council office.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
MaYor Louis Mentor reported on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
celebration held at Olympic College on Sunday, January 13. He
noted this was a very nice observance in recognition of Martin
Luther King's birthday. He also echoed the sentiments of the
Council members regarding the recent declaration of war. He was
sure it was everyone's wish that the war would end quickly.
Teresa Dimbioer expressed concern over the difficulty she
experienced in getting a copy of a police report of an incident in
which she was a victim. She requested justification for the
officer' lack of response in writing a timely report and was
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concerned that the individuals who attempted to attack her were
still at large and a threat to the public. She requested that a
special award be given to the cab driver, William Wright of Trole
Taxicab, who assisted her at the time of the incident. President
Hotton requested Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, to follow up Ms.
Dimbicer's concern with Mayor Mentor.
6A - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE ONE JD71OC JOHN DEERE NEW
WHEEL TRACTOR W/BACKHOE AND BUCKET LOADER ATTACHMENTS, #AB91-013
The Street Department requests approval to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with Kittitas County, Washington and the City of
Bremerton for the purchase of one JD71OC John Deere new wheel
tractor with backhoe and bucket loader attachments.
Cost of this equipment was included in the 1991 Street Department
budget.
Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, stated by using the Interlocal
Agreement the City would save approximately $4,000 due to price
increases.
Public comment - none.
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M/S/C(Overson/Horning) to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kittitas
County for the purchase of a JD71OC John Deere new wheel tractor
with backhoe and bucket loader attachments.
Vote:
In Favor:
Abstain:
Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins,
Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson
Waibel
6B - STATE OF WASHINGTON/GRANT APPLICATION FOR "KITSAP COUNTY
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/EARLY INTERVENTION", #AB91-014
The Bremerton Police Department has been awarded $10,000, as its
portion of a State Grant for Substance Abuse Prevention/Early
Intervention. The purpose of the grant is to develop a program
that compliments the DARE Program.
Kitsap County is the administrator of the grant funds, and has
prepared the Interlocal Agreement for the City of Bremerton and
City Council approval.
Pollce Chief De1 McNeal explained this was a joint effort with
Kitsap County and initial paperwork was started in October 1990,
and was included in the City's 1991 budget. The City was required
to participate in two training sessions with parents in the school
areas and those have been scheduled.
Public comment - none.
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Mr. Johnson questioned who was responsible for the delay in getting
the program started? Chief McNeal stated this program had not
started yet, however, they were aware it would be available in
October. He was not sure what caused the delay in receiving the
Interlocal Agreement from the County. He noted the City could go
back and recover the cost for one training session for an officer
who did attend. Mr. Johnson expressed his displeasure over items
coming to Council for approval that were already partially
complete. President Hortonquestioned if the Chief would have sent
his officer to the training session if grant funds had not been
available? Chief McNeal stated probably not without the assurance
of the grant funding.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horning) to approve the dating of the Mayor's
signature on the already signed Interlocal Agreement.
President Morton called a short recess of the meeting at 6:00 PM,
allowing Council members to view President Bush's television
address to the Nation on the declaration of war in the Middle East.
City Council meeting resumed at 6:27 PM.
7A - ORDINANCE NO. 4305 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING THE MANAGEMENT
AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM (BEMEFIT8 SECTION),
#AB91-009
Mayor Louis Mentor reviewed the changes requested by Council during
the first reading of the ordinance: (1) addition of a new chapters
2.50, 2.50.010 and 2.50,020; (2) clarifies Mayor's ability to grant
20 days vacation for new hires; (3) deleted a paragraph after item
2 (page 6) and deleted original item 3 and renumbered remaining
items; deleted item referencing grandfathering; and under item
5(page 8) added words in second sentence: "Shorter period of
absence due to any of the reasons provided below are administered
by the Mayor under .... "; (4) under Chapter 2.50.090 added Section
2 to clarify starting date.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated as a result of Councilman
Overson's observations of two retroactive effect problems, he
suggested removing one program on implementing for current managers
on sick leave. The reason was that adopted sick leave balances
were as of December 31. At this point, all managers now had to a
greater or lesser extent, more sick leave and that implementation
date would actually remove some invested sick leave. Therefore,
implementation for existing managers was removed and he added a
sentence under Section 2 of Chapter 2.50,090, stating that for sick
leave accruals those two sections on the rate and maximum would not
go into effect until January 1992.
Addressing the Council's motion on first reading, Mr. Sievers
proposed a change to Section .020(a) (page 2)... instead of
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adoption of a list of managers covered by the chapter by reference
he proposed the following language: "Applicability. The provisions
of the ProGram, adopted by this Chapter, shall only apply to
salaried management and professional appointive positions listed
below; provided, however, for the City Auditor the responsibilities
of the Mayor shall be exercised by the Audit Committee and for the
City Attorney, Mayoral approval shall be forwarded to the Council
and may be modified by the Council President: (list of mangers
would be included at this point).
Public comment - none.
Mr. Colvin questioned if a "second reading" of the ordinance was
appropriate at this time due to the number of suggested changes?
President Hotton stated yes, the changes noted by Mayor Mentor and
Mr. Sievers were approved at the time of first reading but had not
been included in the ordinance for second reading. Mr. Colvin
questioned if the medical benefits section approved for management
would apply to the non-uniform employees? Mr. Sievers stated no,
however, they had been offered the same proposal but it was not
accepted.
Mr. Johnson thanked Mr. Sievers for developing the ordinance as
requested by the Council. He noted his concern to exact wording of
intent was based on the fact that Ordinances could be in effect for
many years and he did not want to leave any room for
misinterpretation.
M/S/C(Johnson/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4305, on second reading,
including the changes addressed by Mayor Mentor and City Attorney,
repealing Chapter 2.50 of the Bremerton Municipal Code and adopting
a new Chapter providing a Management and Professional Staff
Compensation Program.
Vote:
In Favor:
Abstain:
Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins,
Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson
Waibel
7B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AUTHORIZING A TAXANTICIPATION NOTE,
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As indicated in the attached projection, the City's General Fund
operates in a deficit cash position for several months during the
year. These deficits are due to timing differences between the
fund's revenues and expenditures and the small overage cash balance
compared to the monthly cash flow. Issuance of a tax anticipation
note is recommended as the most advantageous method of financing
this cash flow.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, gave a brief review of the need for the
subject ordinance, with the major reason being the property tax
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revenues being almost "0" to the General fund until the first half
collections at the end of April. Because of the unique situation
provided by the Federal Income Tax Law, it was possible for the
City to borrow the funds at a rate lower than it was able to invest
surplus funds. For that reason, the Tax Anticipation Note has been
sized to the greatest extent possible, under Federal IRS law.
It was Mr. Hanna's intention to present this item as an information
item this date and request an "emergency reading" on January 23.
However, if Council desired to take action on an emergency basis at
this time it would be helpful to staff in terms of being able to
conclude the transaction.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Colvin questioned the amount of the proposed tax anticipation
note? Mr. Hanna stated it would be in the amount of $1,750,000.
M/S/C/U(Johnson/Waibel) to approve Ordinance #4306, on Emergency
reading, including an appropriate change by the City Clerk to
Section 12, authorizing the issuance of tax anticipation notes for
the purpose of paying City expenses pending the receipt of general
City taxes; creating a note redemption fund; providing for the sale
of those notes to Seattle-First National Bank of Seattle,
Washington; and, because of its urgency, providing that this
ordinance shall take effect immediately.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK
APPROVED
~RTON, Council President
City of Bremerton
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