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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/90 TAPE #720 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 28, 1990 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 28, 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Acting City Clerk Rich Hanna. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation was given by Councilman A1 Colvin. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting - March 14, 1990, #AB90-052 0018 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) 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 which has been made available to the council. :0034 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibel) On March 28, 1990 the Council does approve for payment those checks included and further described as follows: 107153, 107154, 107155, 107156, 107157, 107161 through 107258 in the total amount of $397,148.74. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Estes stated last week he had the opportunity to deliver to residents along Gregory Way an announcement of a City sponsored public hearing to discuss proposed traffic changes. That hearing is scheduled for April 3, 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers. He emphasized if citizens have complaints they would like to register with the City, they should contact the Building Department so it can be processed in the appropriate manner. And, he toured part of the watershed area, along with Mr. Waibel and Andy Parypa, and provided Mayor Mentor with a report on that tour. Another area of concern is a serious loitering problem that needs to be resolved involving "cruisers" He supports tightening the City's ordinances so that offenders can be arrested, fining them $50.00 and letting them pay for the clean up. Mr. Horninq thanked the Police Department, specifically Officer Tom Wolf, who acted heroically along with a citizen in the rescue of a would be suicide attempt. He noted he would like to see some kind of recognition given to the citizen who volunteered his boat TAPE #720 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 28, 1990 Page 2 of 5 and assistance in the rescue. Mr. Waibel reported he attended the Senior Center's "Pool Challenge" event, held March 16, and as always it was a very enjoyable event. And, he apologized for leaving off one name in his report during the March 14 Council meeting .... Lawrence Soriano also participated in the downtown clean up. And, he related a recent event in the City of Medesto, California, they outlawed cruising. Mr. Colvin announced he and his family have made the finals to be considered for selection for the Family Feud TV program. He expressed concern over the City's new parking ordinance which restricts a person from parking within the same two block area for longer than two hours. And, if anyone has a problem or suggestion relating to parking he will direct them to the City's Parking Committee. In regard to the City clean up, Mr. Colvin emphasized he would be joining his fellow Bremerton Central Lions Club members for a clean up effort planned in the very near future. Mrs. Horton reported she had the opportunity to attend a small workshop sponsored by the Public Works Trust Fund in Olympia. The Public Works Trust Fund is a low interest loan program to cities for repair, replacement and reconstruction of existing infrastructure, i.e., street system, sewer system, bridges, water. In the past the City has not had a Capital Improvement Plan, which is required to be eligible for such funds. However, the City is in the process of creating a Capital Improvement Plan and it was her hope that further investigation be given into the Public Trust Fund and how it could help the City. The interests rates of the fund vary from 14 - 54, with most of them going for 1-34. Also, she attended Flagship Downtown Redevelopment Task Force meeting, which she found to be very productive. Discussion during that meeting included: parking, City transportation, the new funding for access into the City that the State has allocated. She noted Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is looking forward to working with the City on these issues. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor reported on recent activities relating to the City-wide clean up and noted the large turnout of employees and customers of the "Red Apple" grocery store. As part of the Clean Up program, the City will be awarding two trophies each month to businesses and volunteers. The first business recipient is McBrides Hallmark with Ann Ryan accepting the plaque. Ann Ryan thanked the Mayor for the recognition. The first volunteer organization recipient was Boy Scout Pack #505, with a contingent of Cub Scouts and their leaders accepting the plaque. TAPE #720 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 28, 1990 Page 3 of 5 Don Larson, 135 Rainier Avenue, announced the Department Of Ecology is promoting an "Earth Rally" event saluting the 20th anniversary of Earth Day, and he hopes to organize and promote an event of this type locally. He requested assistant from the City to start the process beginning with a Proclamation. President Horton suggested that he contact Mayor Mentor office for assistance in developing a Proclamation. James Peterson, 202 Burwell, spoke on the importance of showing respect when the. American flag is displayed. He emphasized the importance of having the flag lighted if it is flown during evening hours. If a flag is not lighted during evening hours, then it should be taken down and reflown the following morning. He urged the City Council to take notice that currently the City is not lighting flags that are being displayed at night and urged them to correct this situation. Elizabeth Buell, High Avenue, expressed her frustration over trying to call the Department Of Ecology and speak with someone concerning disposal of cleaning solvents. Also, she expressed concern over the parking issue relating to parking regulations restricting parking within a two block area when parking for longer than the posted time. She feels this is placing a hardship on senior citizens. Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, stated the Wycoff Memorial park area (at the end of Pacific Avenue) is under renovation and will be completed by May 18. Through. the cooperation of the Street Department, Parks Department, a grant from the Washington State Centennial, a grant from Main Street Association the park will be redeveloped with a rededication of the plaque recognizing LT. Wyckoff, installation of a new flag pole, which will be under the jurisdiction of PSNS for raising and lowering the flag daily, with the final dedication taking place during Armed Forces activities on May 18. Mr. Atkinson noted he hoped efforts would be undertaken to rename Wycoff Street to conform with the correct spelling of Lt. Wyckoff's name. He reminded everyone that the new passenger-only ferry will be dedicated on April 20, including a ceremony on the First Street dock, 11:30 a.m., with limited opportunities for local dignitaries to take a round trip ceremonial run to Seattle. Also, there will be a press conference held April 2 at City Hall. Terry Hartson, Bremerton Together Clean Up Coordinator, extended an open invitation to anyone who would like to join in the clean up efforts in the coming weeks. President Horton announced that Item 6A was pulled off the Agenda for two weeks. TAPE #720 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 28, 1990 Page 4 of 5 6B - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - CHESTER MEIGS, FIRE CHIEF, %AB90-038 Promotional examination was conducted to measure the administrative and technical skills of existing members of our Fire Department and to fill the position of Fire Chief from within those ranks. Two candidates applied, and after the ranking of their relative skills and abilities by a panel of Fire Prevention professionals from other jurisdictions, the candidates were subjected to a strenuous oral examination. At the completion of that interview, I conducted my own personal interview of both candidates, and, based upon all of the information presented during this process, I have decided to offer the position to Chester Meigs, effective April 1, 1990, at a salary rate which is 1004 of the midpoint of the range for the position of Fire Chief. The employment agreement is submitted to Council for confirmation of the appointment and approval of the contract. Mayor Louis Mentor stated the City had two very qualified candidates applying for the Fire Chief position. He noted either one would have been an excellent choice and he was pleased to present Chester Meigs as his choice for Fire Chief for the City Of Bremerton. Public comment invited - none received. Mr. Dawkins stated during his tenure as Mayor of the City he had the opportunity to fill a vacated Fire Chief position and at that time it was found that no one from within the department qualified for that position through the testing/screening process. At that time he urged the Personnel Director and the City Council to enhance training within the department so that there would be someone qualified for consideration when and if that position became open again. :1067 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Horning) to approve the employment contract as presented and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement subject to administrative policy. Fire Chief Chet Mei~s introduced his wife and his brother Bill Meigs, Fire Chief of South Kitsap Fire District #7, and stated he appreciates Council's confidence in him and he will do his very best in carrying out his responsibility. Mayor Mentor thanked the City Council for their support of his candidate. 7A - ORDINANCE ~4262 (SECOND READING) RELATING TO OUTDOOR FIRES AND THE FIRE ALARM CODE, ~AB90-038 Public comment invited - none received. :1180 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4262, on second reading, TAPE #720 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 28, 1990 Page 5 of 5 revising Chapter 18.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, regulating permissible and prohibited burning and the issuance of fire permits; and amending Chapter 18.12 relating to the purpose and standards of the Fire Alarm Code. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. APPROVED RTON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault