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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/91TAPE #948 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES sEP 4=- AUGUST 21, 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, August 21, 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 and Russ Johnson. Councilmen A1 Colvin was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given Chaplain Tim Morita. President Horton announced Council held two special Executive Session prior to the Council meeting, one on "personnel" and the second on "litigation". The "litigation" Executive Session will be continued immediately following the Council meeting (5-10 minute duration). CONSENT AGENDA - None #0033 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 had been made available to the council. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Estes) on August 21, 1991, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 134461, 134463, 134883 through 135008 in the total amount of $255,342.65 and Regular Payroll for the period ending August 15, 1990 in the total amount of $442,234.91. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson pointed out Bremerton was named #2 in the most recent Money Magazine "Best City" poll, however, he still felt Bremerton was #1. He suggested leaving the #1 signs up just like they are. Mr. Dawkins reported on an upcoming Hazardous Household Waste roundup scheduled for September 20-21. TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 2 of 14 Mr. Collins passed out #2 buttons that were provided by Mayor Mentor. Mr. Overson stated he has always thought of Bremerton as #1. He was pleased to announce that all permits are now in line for construction of the waterfront boardwalk project. He anticipates men and equipment on the construction site next week. Mr. Waibel reported on August 16 the Japanese exchange students and their host families attended a Mariners game, and on Friday, August 23, they will be attending a Seahawks game. A farewell party is planned for the Kure students on August 26. Mr. Waibel noted the host families have jointly shared hosting all the students for various activities. He and his family have really enjoyed the experience of hosting a student and looked forward to doing it again. Mrs. Morton reminded parents of children entering the 6th Grade this year that they will need to be immunized against measles. If children do not have their second measles shot, they will not be allowed to start school on September 4. On August 15 she attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled buildings in downtown that will house PSNS employees. She enjoyed all the activities that evening, which included a social hour, Concert on the DOck, Farmers Market and Gallery Walk. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Alex Roos, Summit Avenue, expressed concern over the way the Building Official was limiting opportunities for input and study by an Advisory Group relating to the new proposed Housing Code. He believed one 2-hour session was not an adequate amount of time to do justice to review such a significant document. He attended Congressman Norm Dicks' Housing Conference and found most of the discussion related to development and building of 300-500 units of housing. He was disappointed that the "little man" was not a part of this discussion. During that meeting he became concerned over the constant use of the term"substandard housing". He felt until a definition of that term was made, by the City Council, it should not be used so liberally. He was concerned that even Mayor Mentor had stated "there was an overwhelming need for the Housing Code". Mr. Roos stated he was not aware of any "overwhelming" demand. 6A - AMENDMENT TO THE LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND TEAMSTERS' LOCAL 589, #AB91-212 A new classification has been added to the Classification Plan TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 3 of 14 through the Civil Service Office. A Wage Grade needs to be established for this position. The City and Union have met and agreed upon the Wage Grade placement for this position, as set forth in the Amendment. Title of new classification is: "Legal Secretary I." Caroline Marshall, Director of Personnel, briefly outlined steps taken to establish this classification and placement at Wage Grade 5 level. Public comment - none. Mr. Overson raised concern that Mayor Mentor had not signed off on the Agenda Bill, and questioned if he was knowledgeable of this proposal? Ms. Marshall noted at the time the Agenda Bill was prepared and submitted Mayor Mentor was not available to sign off, however, he is aware of the proposal. President Morton questioned the absence of the Civil Service Officer's signature? Ms. Marshall explained the Civil Service Officer would not need to sign off on the Agenda Bill because this type of action would be referred to her Department. #0401 M/S/C(Horning/Dawkins) to amend the Labor Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Teamsters' Local 589 to add a new Classification to the Wage Grade contained in Appendix A as set forth in the Amendment to the Agreement. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins, Dawkins, Johnson. Abstain: Waibel Motion passed. 6B - REAL ESTATE PURCHASE - JAMES E. BATTLE AND CHINTING BATTLE; EMMITT TAYLOR AND EARL TAYLOR, #AB91-213 The attached agreement is for purchase of a 6.8 acre track of land abutting the U.S. Navy Railroad right of way south of Old Belfair Highway. This property is adjacent to the City owned watershed. The purchase price is $29,000.00 payable by October 5, 1991. Acquisition of this property is necessary to further protect water resources per Federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Councilman Morrie Dawkins stepped down from hearing this issue due to a possible conflict of interest. Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, explained the parcel is located southwest of the Gold Mountain Golf Course. He provided a view graph showing the property ownership of the #0548 TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 4 of 14 Utility in that area and pointed out with the purchase of the subject site together with several other parcels the Utility would complete acquisition of property in that area. Public comment - none. Mr. Johnson questioned, under Section 10 - Property Dimensions, if Mr. Duffy really knew what was being purchased considering the statement "Only a surveyor, licensed by the State of Washington, can locate the actual property boundary lines and corners"? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated there is a legal description and what that statement meant was that there is no representation on the part of the seller as to the exact property lines. The property amount is known and there is a legal description. Mr. Duffy added they will be laying out the property in terms of their forestry activities and will actually survey the property themselves. The property owner does represent the property as being a part of a 40 acre section lying east of the railroad tracks. And, they are using the same legal description as appears on the Assessors' Rolls. Mr. Overson questioned the value of the real estate as proposed and what could the sellers do with land in that area? Mr. Duffy stated the appraisal of the property amounted to $17,000, the assessed valuation with the County. The individual purchased the property for $24,500 and had it listed for sale in excess of $32,900 and the City negotiated the price down to $29,000. He had considered condemning the property, however, due to the cost of such proceedings it was decided to offer $29,000. There were some questions with regard to the use of the property in as much as the City's activities may have diminished the owners' desired use. Mr. Horning noted this issue was thoroughly discussed in the Council Operations Committee and Leila Mills, of the Attorney's Office, explained the risk factor considering the City's activities around three sides of this property. M/S/C/U(Horning/Waibel) to approve the proposed agreement. Councilman Morrie Dawkins returned to the meeting. 7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE - PARKING INFRACTIONS-PENALTIES, #AB91-214 The proposed Ordinance amends the penalties for overtime parking and parking fee non-payment. The current ordinance allows for a lesser penalty of $5.00 in free or short term retail parking, but does not define these terms. In order to TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 5 of 14 effectuate the same purpose, the proposed amendment replaces "free or short term retail parking" with a $5.00 penalty for overtime or non-payment in lettered zones or at metered parking of two hours or less. These areas cover all free retail parking. For overtime or non-payment parking in areas other than the lettered zones, overtime parking and non- payment will.be penalized by a $10.00 fine, and is already addressed in BMC 10.11.030. Public comment - none. Mr. Overson questioned if the City had any liability or responsibility to indicate this penalty information to an individual who might be violating one of the issues? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated no. The one limitation is that standing and stopping violations are infractions and a person would have to take a chance on the local jurisdiction when parking regulations are disobeyed. Mr. Waibel pointed out that under Section 10.11.O30 - Penalties- by its first sentence is suppose to contain all penalties and yet there are penalties listed elsewhere. He questioned why the other overtime penalty was not moved under this section? Mr. Sievers stated all of the ones that aren't specifically listed in"(a-j)" are included under "(k)". For instance, there are a number of penalties that are adopted by reference that are found in the Model Traffic Ordinance and those would be included in "(k)". Mr. Waibel stated for clarification the penalty for overtime non-payment parking in other than the lettered zones is $10.00, and questioned why was that penalty not listed right next to the penalty "in lettered zones" thereby lessening the confusion? Mr. Sievers stated that was possible, however he felt it was addressed under "(k)" and if it was included under "a" it would be saying the same thing in two places. Mr. Estes stated the whole purpose of the retail short term parking zone was to provide such parking for people patronizing businesses. If the $5.00 penalty was kept, he felt it was not high enough to discourage all-day commuters from parking in those zones. He questioned why some kind of "merchant validation" system couldn't ~e set up to give those patronizing their businesses a break in the event they were ticketed for overtime parking? He was a strong proponent of the Park and Ride systems for commuters. President Morton pointed out when the Parking Advisory Committee worked through the Parking Plan, their intent and recommendation was to have a $5.00 overtime parking ticket in TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 6 of 14 the retail areas, include Callow Avenue. In the context of those Committee meetings, it was also the intent that anyone who accumulated multiple tickets as well as people who simply collected tickets but never paid them would see the price of those tickets escalate dramatically. She desired to see this included in the ordinance rather than penalize the shoppers, who we (the City) are trying to attract to the business areas. Mr. Johnson questioned how much would someone be ticketed if they parked their vehicle on a City street and was then deployed on a Navy Ship? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated in that instance multiple tickets would be issued and the vehicle towed if left over 72 hours. Mr. Johnson emphasized that this problem will only become more complex in the next couple of years as the waterfront is developed. And, it is not desired to have Bremerton streets, where retail business is coming back, tied up as PSNS workers and commuters' parking lot. The City's parking rates should also spur development of off-street private sector parking and the City should not be offering long term parking at the best bargain parking price or the most choice spots that should be identified for retail business. He stated he would support inclusion of "escalating ticket prices" in the ordinance by second reading. President Morton questioned if Ms. McCluskey had retained the information discussed by the Parking Advisory Committee relating to "escalating ticket prices"? Ms.McOluskeV stated yes, however, she was not sure why it had not been included in the original ordinance. It may have been due to the fact that the hand held computers system was not set up for that process. There is a scoff-law system and if tickets are not paid those charges do escalates, but that data base is downloaded everyday and not retained from day-to-day. She will check further to see whether or not the computer system could handle that process. Also, not only was it clearly Council's intent to have a $5.00 penalty in the retail area, but many local businessmen gave input at that time and that was why the decision was made to include it in the ordinance. The City had been enforcing the $5.00 penalty for quite some time, however, when the new parking enforcement manger reviewed the City's ordinances, she caught the problem and brought it to their attention. During the time the $5.00 penalty was enforce in the retail area, there were no increased problems with the $10.00 penalty in the residential areas. Mr. Waibel pointed out the hand held computers download to a system that has a larger memory and could easily be programmed to look at, over a period of time, a certain number of those license numbers that are appearing several times. President Morton stated at the time of the discussions on the TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 7 of 14 hand held computer system she was of the impression that those types of abilities were possible within that system. Mr. Johnson noted he suspected the parking enforcers had fairly good knowledge of those habitual abusers of the system. Mr. Collins noted the night he received a parking ticket when he was parked in a lettered zone cost him $10.00. Mr. Johnson questioned if this ordinance would apply to the parking lot directly behind City Hall? Mrs. McOluskey stated no, just on- street parking. Mr. Hornin~ questioned if it was Council's intent to have staff comeback with a multiple system scoff- law for second reading? And, he tossed out for discussion the idea of merchant validation offered in the event of a parking ticket, thereby stopping the escalating charges? President Morton noted then there would need to be a monetary limitation so that someone couldn't's just buy a 25 cent pack of gum and be eligible for such a program. #1044 M/S/C(Waibel/Horning) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, amending the penalties for parking violations and amending Bremerton Municipal Code 10.11.030, with the inclusion on second reading, if mechanically possible and legal, the escalation of the fees for multiple offenses. Vote: In Favor: Johnson, Dawkins, Collins, Horning, Horton, Waibel, Overson Opposed: Estes Motion passed: 8A - PUBLIC HEARING - GARBAGE COLLECTIONAND DISPOSAL, #AB91- 215 The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony regarding City garbage collection and disposal. There will be a short presentation by Matrix Management. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated the City's contract with Brem-Air Disposal, Inc., expires the end of August and the City started meeting last year with a citizens group, Bremerton Solid Waste Advisory Committee (BSWAC) to discuss the upcoming contract negotiations. The first step taken was to determine whether or not the City should negotiate directly with Brem-Air or whether the City should go out for bid for garbage collection services. The Citizens Advisory Committee looked at that issue as well as sending out survey questions to users of the service, both corporate and neighborhood, to find out about quality of service and what people were looking for. A decision was made at that time to negotiate with Brem- TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 8 of 14 Air as people were happy with the quality of service and they had lots of issues they wanted raised during negotiations. The next step was to hire a consultant, Matrix Management. This company has experience in solid waste management and planning, waste composition and analysis and recycling programs. This firm was hired to perform three basic tasks: (1) develop performance descriptions for service components to be provided by Brem-Air; (2) to develop the rate structure; (3) assist the City in negotiations of the contract. Negotiations with Brem-Air has been going on over the past six months to develop a basis of a proposal that would be brought to the public. Ms. McCluskey introduced Charlie Scott, consultant with Matrix Management. Charlie Scott presented discussion on the following items: Background - State Legislative mandates, through the Waste Not Washington Act (SHB1671) passed in 1989, dealing with several aspects of solid waste management, including recycling and incineration. Primary concern to cities is the establishment of priorities for managing solid waste; and secondary, setting a 50% recycling goal by 1995. In terms of priorities, waste reduction would be first. This would include such things as double sided copies, selective shopping, etc., and the second priority would be recycling with source separation at the point of generation. Further, the State specified that services be provided in urban areas which include residential curb side collection, monitoring nonresidential collection, diverting yard waste from disposal and educating citizens. The specific service levels for Bremerton are actually set by Kitsap County in their Solid Waste Management Plan. The final State proviso is that these programs be implemented within two years after the County Plan is completed. The City Council, upon adoption of Resolution #2323, established policies for improving solid waste management. These policies were based, on a large part, on recommendations from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The program that has been developed by Matrix is based upon Resolution #2323 plus the requirements set forth in the Waste Not Washington Act. Mr. Scott noted negotiations were still underway with Brem-Air relating to services, cost and rate structures. Collection Program - recommendations include single family residential curbside collection of the following items: newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans, tin cans and glass. This program is proposed to be phased in 1991-1992. Multi- Family collection would include the same five items and would be phased in 1992-1993. TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 9 of 14 At this point, commercial curbside collection is proposed with an expanded list of materials that include: newspaper, corrugated paper, office paper, aluminum cans, tin cans, glass, plastics, if markets available. This program would be phased in 1991-1993. Yard waste collection is an "optional" service based on sign up and at an additional charge. This program would be phased in 1993-1994 or possibly sooner. Drop-Off opportunities within Bremerton are proposed for the following items: yard waste, wood waste, bulky waste, construction/demolition and land clearing debris. Other Program Recommendations include the following: (1) collection of garbage weekly and collection of recyclables and yard waste hi-weekly (alternating weeks); (2) recycling containers provided by the contractor; (3) participation in all recycling programs voluntary; (4) contract collector processes and markets all recyclables; (5) public education provided; (6) backyard yard waste composting promoted. Financial Recommendations are as follows: (1) contractor and City share revenues from sale of recycled materials; (2) provide rate incentives to reduce waste; (3) set rates so that it is cheaper to recycle than to put waste in garbage. Mr. Scott noted in order to implement the desired programs there would be an increase in garbage service rates to an amount of $13.00+, excluding City taxes. About $3.00 of this amount would be new disposal related costs. Matrix's recommendation, in terms of financing, is that the contractor and City share (gross) revenues from recycled materials. It is very important to provide incentives to reduce rates. And, it is important to set rates so that it is cheaper to recycle than to dump the waste into the landfill. An important element of this is to provide a mini-can for people with a substantial reduction in their waste generation. Mr. Johnson emphasized the purpose of this hearing is to hear input from the public. The input that the Council and City staff had already obtained came from several sources, i.e., Kitsap County Solid Advisory Committee, Annie Bringloe and Randy Casteel on the County staff, Council members, Bremerton's Solid Waste Advisory Committee, citizen representation, etc. They have tried to figure out what the majority of the people want in garbage collection services, and they have heard the other side of the issue as it relates to holding the line on garbage rates. He emphasized that it was to everyone's benefit to reduce the amount of waste being TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 10 of 14 placed in the landfill in order to extend the life of that landfill. New programs will cost money to implement and that cost will be passed on to the consumers. Some of the services identified by Mr. Scott may be developed through Kitsap County Solid Waste Management Plan. Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, questioned how papers and magazines could be recycled if they get wet during the rainy seasons? Mr. Scott stated it'does not hurt to get newspapers and magazines wet. There are different types of collection methods for these items, such as bagging them in plastic prior to placing on the curb or just placing them out on the curb the morning of pickup day. Jim Adrian, 621 Washington Avenue, expressed his opinion and input on the following issues: (1) In the past enforcement was left up to the contractor. This should changed so that the City takes an active role in enforcement of the terms of the contract. (2) Who is responsible for contract compliance? Do not pass an ordinance that states "Mayor or his designee"...the Council needs to establish which department would be responsible. (3) Provide a simple judicatory appeals procedure using the City's Hearings Examiner. (4) Minimal level of service - provide an incentive to recycle. Mr. Adrian questioned the need to have mandatory service of "one can per residential unit" and felt that a duplex or multi-family facility that participated in good recycling practices could generate less than one or two cans of garbage each week. (5) Maximum level of service - if he requested services of a 11/2 yard dumpster he is concerned that unauthorized people will dump their garbage into and around that dumpster. Now, when this is done the contractor bills Mr. Adrian for the amount of garbage picked up even though not all of it was generated by his tenants or himself. He would like the opportunity to say to the contractor he was paying for a particular level of service and he would assume full responsibility for keeping that area clean, but would not be responsible for anything more. (6) Garbage Cans on wheels - Mr. Adrian~supported the use of the "Duracan" because of their mobility and requested the flexibility to pay for the use of such garbage cans. TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 11 of 14 (7) City's 20% Utility Tax - Mr. Adrian felt it was immoral to charge that high a tax. He contacted other jurisdictions and found no one that charged that high a tax. (8) Household Hazardous Waste - provide areas where such items can be disposed of on anOngoing basis. He discouraged waiting for an annual clean up opportunity to dispose of such waste. (9) Transfer Stations- if the City's annual clean up activity is being reduced, he requested the option of availability of a transfer station to accommodate the collection of larger items, such as couches, appliances, etc. (10) Encouraged Council to meet minimum curbside recycling requirements. (11) Need some mechanism for yard waste removal. (12) Additional public hearings are desired prior to adoption of the new Garbage Collection Contract. Alex Roos, Summit Avenue, questioned what reasoning brought about the SWAC's recommendation to negotiate directly with Brem-Air? And, he had heard about some type of report being prepared and questioned if it would be available for public review? He stated he had also experienced the same type of situation as Mr. Adrian where unauthorized persons had dumped bags of garbage in his dumpster and then he was charged by Brem-Air for disposal of that garbage. Up until now he was not aware there was a Bremerton SWAC and felt there should be more publicity by local media of those individuals serving on such committees that they citizens could give them input. He supported the institution of different sized garbage cans with charges proportionally. Mr. Roos noted Peninsula Recycling would not accept wet cardboard from him. He questioned why the County did not require mandatory pick up but the City did? Will Coffer, 732 S. Summit, stated he retired in 1973, and at that time undertook an aggressive recycling program that eliminated his need for a weekly garbage pick up. Initially he continued to pay his garbage bill even though he did not set out anything to be picked up. Later on he contacted Commissioner Bob Stewart who initiated a "waiver" for him so that he would not have to pay Brem-Air for services he was not receiving. This worked fine until the change in City government in 1983. At that time, he received a "start up" letter from Brem-Air and because of that he contacted the TAPE #949 TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 12 of 14 garbage company who informed him waivers had been canceled. Since that time he refused to pay for services he did not receive, which resulted in a mark against his credit. He believed the City Council has the authority and obligation to ensure that the laws are written properly so people do properly dispose of garbage, however, he felt Council was skirting dangerously on a constitutional issue when citizens are mandated to pay for services whether or not they want such services. He encouraged Council to push a recycling program. Tom Baker, 1137 Hewitt, Kitsap County Master Recycler, stressed the importance of making waste reduction a first priority and recycling a second priority. If waste reduction is done well, it could mean less need for recycling program. He encouraged Council to cooperate with Kitsap County in education of waste reduction and one way to do that would be to utilize the County Master Recyclers. He felt Brem-Air and Peninsula Recycling had been very beneficial to the city. He also encouraged Council to get involved with a composting program. Ms. McCluskey read into the record a news article from the Sequim Sun reporting a cost savings of $1,000 within the first two weeks of operation of Sequim's recycling program; and letters from the following individuals: Don Larson, 135 Rainier Avenue; Patti Clifford, 3868 Redwing Trail NW. The following comments were made by Mr. Larson and Ms. Clifford: (1) reward rather than penalize citizens who choose to recycle and reuse items thereby decreasing the need for mandatory weekly pick ups of mini-cans or 32 gallon garbage cans; (2) provide an arbitration committee independent of City government. Brem-Air should be available to resolve disputes without having to resort to legal action through the Court system; (3) garbage contract should clearly define Brem-Air's responsibilities if it goes beyond picking up cans or dumpsters of trash from paid accounts. The contract, once signed, should be followed; (4) who assumes responsibility for litter in streets, alleys, vacant lots, etc.? (5) encourages Council to adopt curbside recycling program. President Morton reported Andy Parypa provided her with information addressing the drop off points for tin cans. Due to a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation, resident should call ahead to their recycler to determine if they are accepting food type tin cans. Currently, Peninsula Recyclers are accepting such cans, but Navy Yard City Metals is not. Information was also provided that cans of gallon TAPE #948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 13 of 14 size or larger must be accompanied by a letter certifying content. Mr. Johnson related a recent incident at the Keyport Naval Installation where the EPA stepped in and required that pavement be replaced with new blacktop where he had stored a shipment of lead. When lead gets wet it generates a white residue and apparently the EPA ruled that it was of a hazardous nature. He noted there is a definite need for minimum garbage pick up service. There will be a very comprehensive Litter Control Ordinance adopted and as garbage collection rates increase there will be an increase in illegal dumping of trash. Type of recycling container - more public input is needed on this issue and after talking with a number of other cities, it appears that what the citizens generally prefer is one larger container that is easy to handle when filled. Use of Duracan - this can is 11/2 times the size of the current approved can and was unresponsive to reducing waste. Therefore, it will not be considered under the contract terms. Enforcement - this was a major topic of discussion with the contractor and there will be enforcement process. Anyone wishing to give additional input may call the City Council Office. Reasons for opening the contract with Brem-Air - most people were very satisfied with the level of service from Brem-Air. They have a very high ranking among landfill owners and garbage collection service. Bremerton's garbage collection service is competitive with other cities of a similar size. And, it does make sense to support local business. Also, the City received recommendations to retain Brem-Air from the Utilities Trade Commission (UTC), Department Of Ecology (DOE). Mr. Dawkins questioned would Bremerton ever see the day when solid waste might be shipped to eastern Washington or out-of- state? Mr. Scott stated if the landfill reached capacity at some point in the future it may be a viable option to transporting the solid waste to eastern Washington or Oregon. The advantages of the eastern Washington and Oregon locations are lower water table and less moisture. He felt in come cases it might be cheater to have it hauled outside the County area because of the cost associated with meeting the minimal functional standards required in western Washington. TAPE #949 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1991 Page 14 of 14 With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. KATHLEEN L. Deputy Clerk 1RTO~, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault City