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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/89 LIJI. INrJL dAN 10 1990 TAPE #703 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 27, 1989 #0052 #0065 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 December 27, 1989 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council members present were: Shirley Marty Crutcher, Lynn Horton, Hank Waibel, Morris Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Councilman Lon Overson 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 Horning Invocation was given by Timothy Robinson of the Emmanuel Apostolic Church. President Horninu announced two items had been added to the Agenda: 6G - Admiral Theatre Purchase Agreement, #AB89-373; 7C - Farewell To Councilman Marty Crutcher. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting - December 13, 1989, #AB89-363 Bid Award Recommendation - Ductile Iron Pipe, #AB89-364 Awarded to: Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company in the amount of $48,251.95 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) 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 which has been made available to the council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on December 27, 1989, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 102299 through 102314, 102325 in the total amount of $325,520.99. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Crutcher stated it has been a wonderful year. Mr. Dawkins wished everyone a happy New Year. Mr. Colvin extended best wishes and a happy New Year. Mr. Johnson expressed concern over the recent Federal law which brought about the elimination of Canadian channels on US cable channels. He intends to pursue the issue and determine if it is possible to air the Canadian news during morning hours and evening hours on the City's public access channel. And, effort has been underway for about one year to get Bremerton in step with the Department Of Ecology of the State of Washington in regard to solid waste management. The City's garbage haulers franchise will be coming up for negotiation and this process will be starting January 1990 - the city has started research and putting together things that need to be addressed during the negotiations. Many things that the City has to do are mandated by present State laws and also come down from the Federal government, such as hazardous waste. Bremerton, along with other cities, is in a situation where they contract for most of the solid waste disposal services, however, what is unusual is that the City is once again going to be one of the first major "first class cities" to have a new contract. It will be a monumental effort to write a new contract and help will be sought from both the private sector and the City. The Department Of Ecology, Department Of Trade and Economic Development, WUTC, AWC and Waste Management Association have been TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 2 of 10 contacted and collectively decided what the State of Washington needs is a good model contract/RFP proposal for people to bid on with all the different options to cover the full spectrum of services that a city should provide in a contracted out environment and also some guidelines on how to come up with fair and equitable rates for residential, commercial and industrial type services. Help will be needed from the public as well and there will have to be educational programs to tell people how to deal with the reusable, recyclable items, how to shop smartly to reduce materials going into the waste stream. There will be a number of public hearings for input from the public as to what they want in the area of solid waste services to be provided by their City. General philosophy that is being adopted across the United States on garbage bills is that in the past it was mostly determined on transportation not so any more...landfills are concerned about density and weight more so than volume with transportation becoming a small cost compared to the costs of running a landfill. Mr. Hornin~ noted as an addition to Mr. Johnson's report - waste management/recycling is one of the most critical items of the community within Kitsap County which will be faced with over the future years. And, it was the Council's intent to let the public know at this time that work will soon be underway working toward a new waste management contract. He noted this process will go on for a number of months with lots of opportunities for public input and involvement. Lastly, Mr. Horning wished everyone a happy New Year. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Gene Lobe stated he appreciated having had the opportunity to serve the City these past four years and he looks forward to great things coming from the City Council. He wished every one best wishes and a happy New Year. Hank Clark, 129 Sheridan Road, commended the Animal Control staff for doing an outstanding job. Gordon Byrd, 402 Chester Apt. F3, reported his fund raising effort for a shelter for the homeless has brought in $289.00. He expressed his appreciation to all those who have already contributed toward his cause. Melissa Anderson, Animal Control Officer, briefly outlined the staffing of the City's Animal Control Department, which is limited to just herself, and the need to address this issue as soon as possible. Since she is the only officer available, the City cannot provide 24-hour service even during emergencies on weekends and after hours weekdays. She asked the City Council for their support in providing Animal Control with their needs going into 1990. She hoped some positive action is given by the Police Department to decrease some of the administration and management problems they are now experiencing. Ed Gossett, 2110 N. Callow, stated his support of the Animal Control Department basing that opinion on personally experiencing their assistance with a dog problem in his neighborhood. He supported keeping the Animal Control Department under the direction of the Police Department which adds to enforceability of City laws. He stressed the importance of giving a great deal of thought as to whether or not to keep the Bremerton Control Department and/or enlarge it. 6A - REOUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO TURNER JOY ACOUISITION CONTRACT #AB89-365 The Executive Board of the Turner Joy Acquisition Project has requested that we delete the requirements for professional TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 3 of 10 #0904 liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 due to the cost. (Section 6 first paragraph only). As there is somewhat limited liability exposure related to the activities associated with this contract, the waiver of the insurance requirement is not unreasonable. Also, it is extremely unlikely that we would be able to get the City named as an additional insured if they were to obtain the insurance. Jack Rabourn, President of the Historical Ships Association, stated their contract with the City requires professional liability insurance and errors and omissions coverage and it has been their intention all along to name the City as an also insured when the ship is in place. The current contract is essentially a services contract...producing materials, advertising, etc., and generally those kinds of contracts do not carry a requirement for liability or errors and omissions. To have such coverage it would cost several thousand dollars for a few weeks time, therefore, they are requesting relief from that requirement. And, he pointed out the City currently has a number of contracts which do not include this requirement. Mr. Crutcher questioned if this would have any impact on the City? Peu~v Lesser, Risk Manger, if approved, the City would be deleting the insurance requirement and if something arose there would not be insurance to cover the Historic Ships. It may have no impact on the City..if the City does not have any exposure then there would be no impact. Mr. Waibel questioned how great would the exposure be? Ms. Lesser stated the fund raising exposure, which would be carried out by the Historical Ships Association, would be very small. Mr. Collins questioned if we have any requirement for this amount of insurance on any other organization, such as Flagship, Visitors & Convention Bureau, etc.? Mrs. Lesser stated the usual requirement is $500,000 worth of coverage. The City has in the past had larger requirements but that involved major construction contracts. Mr. Collins questioned for fund raising or for the type of thing Flagship is doing is there a requirement such as this? Kathleen McCluskey, Dir. Administrative Services, stated no. Mr. Colvin questioned why the $100,000,000 requirement was placed in the contract and now it appears it is not needed? Mr. Slavers, City Attorney, stated the City is not saying they don't need it and that there is no exposure...it is certainly good to require such coverage. However, the association would be using some of the seed money provided by the City to purchase the insurance and he noted it was probably wiser to be self-insured on the small amount of involvement through the fund raising activities. Mrs. Horton pointed out the Historical Ships Association will have liability insurance on the ship itself. Mr. 'as'bourn stated yes, it is part of their policy statement that they intend, when that coverage is acquired, to name both the City an4 Port Of Bremerton as insured. M/S/C/U(Collins/Crutcher) to amend the Turner Joy Acquisition contract #3119 to delete Paragraph Section 6 regarding acquisition of liability insurance. 6B - EXTENSION OF EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES - FAIRINALL KENNELS, #AB89-366 There is a need to extend the existing Animal Control contract with Fairinall Kennels for boarding purposes because the current agreement expires on December 31, 1989. TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 4 of 10 For purposes of review, the Bremerton Police Department and City Council have scheduled a meeting regarding the Animal Control Division in February 1990. Therefore, the Police Department wishes to extend this contract for a period not to exceed two (2) months (commencing January 1, 1990 to February 28, 1990, inclusive). Police Chief Del McNeal stated they are requesting extension for two months which would provide contract coverage until after the February Council Study Session. During the February Study Session Council will be discussing the total aspect of Animal Control. There have been some points brought up noting problems currently be experienced and he recognizes that and they are working to correct those problems. He noted the Fairinall Kennel owners have requested an increase over 1989 fees and he would leave it up to the Council to approve the two month extension at the 1989 rate or at the proposed 1990 rate. Lorraine Martinez, 14637 NW Holly Rd., 1/2 partner of Fairinall Kennels, stated in reference to the contract being discussed it was brought to her attention that it was possible there might be an extension on the existing contract which terminates shortly. She provided Council members copies of a contract which she had recommended to the administrators of Animal Control. She briefly reviewed contracted years 1985, 1986 and 1987, which reflected no increase for handling housing of animals for Bremerton Animal Control. They have done so concurrently and in good faith with the City maintaining those animals as readily as the privately boarded animals. In 1987 they negotiated a contract in good faith with the City for 1988 in the amount of $21,000, which reflected a decrease due to budget constraints within the City's budget. The previous contract for 1987 was for $28,000. In 1989 the budget was increased to $24,000. They have tried to hold costs down yet maintain adequate as well as increased service. When the last contract was negotiated they were promised new programs, there would be additional services which would include spay and neutering, which would help reduce the number of animals and assist the Bremerton Animal Control. They did not see any increase in programs but did see an increase in number of animals. During these past two years they have reduced the cost to the City by reducing the number of animals being euthanatized and more being readily adopted and serviced back into good quality homes. They also reduced City costs by having less labor, less rendering, less medication, etc. They look to the City and City Council to revitalize Bremerton Animal Control. Ms. Martinez noted the only changes in the contract, which she passed out, were those items underline~ otherwise the contract was exactly the same as the previous contract, which is expiring. The underlined items are the figures which reflect the $28,000 which they are requesting with a two-year contract term. She pointed out that the contract does contain a "30 days" termination clause which would allow the City to terminate the contract if they so desired. She stressed the fact that if the Council approves extension of the previous contract at the same rate then they will be falling short of their expectations and responsibilities and she hoped the Council would look favorable on the proposed contract. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read a letter into the record from Mrs. Laurie Yanse, Chester St., which stated her support of Bremerton Animal Control and urged the Council to continue supporting this program. Mr. Johnson questioned why would the Council not want to consider the agreement presented by the Kennel owners if it says the same TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 5 of 10 things as the previous contract except for the dollar amount? Kathleen McCluskey stated it was not just a change in time but also a change in the dollars and commitment to a CPI index on the two year contract. She believed part of what the City wants to review during the two month period and determine if the CPI proposal is desired. The request made by Chief McNeal during Council's Study Session just prior to the meeting does the same thing to some degree - it extends the existing contract, increasing the rate of pay for two months and not change any thing else. Chief McNeal stated when he talked with the owners of the Kennel it was proposed to raise the contract by $4,000, 3-year contract with CPI raises the next two years. Now, he did not see the CPI designation in the contract which Ms. Martinez just handed out. He noted that he has received other proposals for carrying out the animal control services within the City. Mr. Johnson stated for the record that the City Council's 1989 SLI's (Statements Of Legislative Intent) stated Animal Control services will remain in- house; and he did not understand why he keeps hearing that there is going to be some change. Chief McNeal stated the intent is to look at the whole program and determine if there is a better option/contract available to the City. Mr. Johnson pointed out the reason the Council desires to review the Animal Control program overall is that currently it is not functioning very well. Chief McNeal stated if the Council wishes to deliberate over a new contract he would provide a proposal for kenneling only, which would save the City money, which was to be part of the whole overview of the animal control. Mr. Johnson stated it was his understanding that the City is contracting with Kitsap County Humane Society for emergency services at the current time. Chief McNeal stated yes, only on emergency basis. Mr. Johnson stated he does not want to change contractors - they are doing an excellent job, which is something that was not done before and there has not been any direction from Council to go private for services; and he suggested approving the new contract as provided by Ms. Martinez. Mr. Dawkins expressed concern that only one person has been handling all Animal Control duties and questioned why a second person could not be brought in to assist. Chief McNeal stated finding someone to fill the position on a temporary basis is not easy and the reason no one is on ca,ll after hours and weekends is that it is unfair to have one person on call 30 days per month. Therefore, emergency services were being contracted out in order to provide some service to the citizens. President Hornin~ stated he had conversations with Chief McNeal that it is desired to have City staff out helping the public with animal control needs. Mr. Collins questioned if the emphasis had been taken off Animal Control when the City Council stated in 1987, 1988 and 1989 that they wanted emphasis placed on Animal Control? Chief McNeal stated the problem with Animal Control has to do with availability of staffing with two personnel. One of the individuals had been out on maternity leave, the temporary hired to fill that position obtained a full time job thereby leaving a vacancy and then problems developed with the infant that was born which brought about a leave of absence for the mother. So, that brings the staffing back to one person. At this time there is no one available, who is trained and familiar with the City's Animal Control program, who could fill that position. One of the issues that needs to be discussed at the February Study Session is staffing of the Animal Control Department. TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 6 of 10 #1922 #2029 Mrs. Morton stated she believed it would be best to look at all the options and make one decision at one time. Mr. Colvin stated he did not think a lot of time should be spent in planning but rather fix the cause of the matter now and provide emergency services as needed. President Hornin~ pointed out that the Council will have an opportunity to discuss the Animal Control issue at the February Study Session but the question at this time is whether to approve an extension of the current contract or to approve a 2-year contract with a 30 day termination clause. Mr. Collins stated he believes Fairinall Kennels have provided the services they contracted for and therefore, he feels they are entitled to more than what they have received. He supported approving the 2-year contract with 30 day termination clause. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) presented by Fairinall increase. to approve the version of the contract Kennels which includes $4,000 annual 6C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PUBLIC DEFENDER, #AB89-367 Requests for proposals were prepared, advertised, distributed and received in accordance with accepted procedures for Public Defender and conflict cases indigent representation for 1990. Four proposals were received from three firms and evaluated pursuant to criteria set forth in Resolution #2278. Gil Johnson, Purchasing Supervisor, stated the present contract for Public Defender primary services is $45,000. Conflict cases are paid for at $250.00 per case and so far this year the City has paid out $27,500 for those types of cases. The total thus far for 1989 for Public Defender Services is $72,500. Under the proposed contract and guidelines set up under Resolution #2278, this will be a fix fee contract for both Public Defender and conflict cases - amounting to a total of $60,000 fix fee regardless the number of cases for the year. M/S/C(Horton/Crutcher) to approve the contract for Public Defender Services for 1990 be awarded to the firm of Bartholemew and Johnsen as to specifications in the amount of $42,000 and that the contract for Public Defender in conflict of interest cases for 1990 be awarded to the firm of Soriano, Soriano and Lowans as to specifications in the amount of $18,000. Vote: In Favor: Abstain: Crutcher, Horton, Horning, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Waibel 6D - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - CITY OF PORT ORCHARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, #AB89-368 Proposed contract is for the City of Bremerton Electronics Department to maintain Port Orchard's traffic signal. Bremerton has maintained this signal previously on a time and materials basis. This is a 3 year contract with a 6 month cancellation and a CPI clause. There are no other agencies or firms providing traffic signal maintenance in this area. This agreement has been requested by the Port Orchard City Engineer. Mr. Johnson questioned what was the hourly rate that Communications charge for their service. Tom Baker, Communications, stated there are different rates based on the customer, such as the General Fund departments of the City are not charged since they fund part of the Communications budget; the Utility is an inside rate (time/materials plus overhead markup - about 43~) customers such as Poulsbo or Port Orchard are charged $45.00 per hour for labor. TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 7 of 10 #2185 #2355 #2654 Mr. Johnson questioned what would be involved as far as actual work in return for a $2,000 annual fee? Mr. Baker explained that the City of Port Orchard has only one traffic signal (located at Jackson and Lund); and that all other signals in the Port Orchard area are maintained by the State. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and City of Port Orchard for traffic signal maintenance. 6E - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - CITY OF POULSBO TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, #AB89-369 Proposed contract is for the City of Bremerton Electronics Department to maintain Poulsbo's traffic signal. Bremerton has maintained this signal previously on a time and materials basis. This is a 3 year contract with a 6 month cancellation and a CPI clause. There are no other agencies or firms providing traffic signal maintenance in this area. This agreement has been requested by the Poulsbo City engineer. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Crutcher) to approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and City of Poulsbo for traffic signal maintenance. 6F - RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY, #AB89-370 The current Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Housing Authority terminates on December 31, 1989. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has made funds available to the Bremerton Housing Authority for the purchase of additional police security in the Westpark Housing Development for this fiscal year. The proposed Interlocal Agreement makes available $188,006 with which to purchase these services. The agreement begins on January 1, 1990 and terminates on December 31, 1990. Council authorization is required for contract signature. Police Chief De1 McNeal stated this has been a contract which they have been working on approximately one year and have had a contract with the Housing Authority on an overtime basis. Connie Devanev stated HUD approves a long term operations plan for Housing Authorities and the City's police services have been approved along with that operations plan covering a three year period, however, HUD funds Housing authorities annually. Chief McNeal stated this contract has added for 1990 four people to his staff who will spend a majority of their time working in Westpark with a special program for residents. Part of that program will be a bicycle patrol during the warm part of the year and positive results have already been seen through the current contract in a reduction of crime type activities in that area. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated he was happy that crime activities had decreased in the Westpark area and he hoped within the next three years it can be totally cleaned up. Mr. Waibel announced that he and Councilman Collins did meet with a member of the Housing Authority to workout this program and he did not feel that presented a conflict of interest. Mr. Colvin pointed out Westpark is inside the City limits and does receive a certain amount of Police protection, however, what is being proposed is above that which they already receive. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve renew the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Housing Authority TAPE #703 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 8 of 10 for the one year period with a hopeful renewal the following two years. 6G - ADMIRAL THEATRE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ~AB89-373 Kathleen McCluskev, City Clerk, stated the clarifications as proposed by the City attorney are: (1) Paragraph 4 & 6...a Title report has been prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney. The procedures for approving title encumbrances in these two paragraphs in the original contract are now unnecessary. (2) Paragraph 16 - Personal Property...the old agreement required conveyance of personal property on the premises at the date of signing the purchase agreement. Ownership of seating and miscellaneous film equipment is owned by ACT III, the former theater tenant, and this language would have required the Trust to give notice for removal of these items before the signing of the purchase agreement. Since it is in the City's interest to negotiate retention of some or all of this property from ACT III, the agreement is clarified to state the sale does not include personal property and the Trust position as to these items is assigned to the City so that discussions with ACT III can be pursued. Act III's offices were closed until January 2nd. (3) Paragraph 16 - Inspection of Warranty...language was added reciting the inspections which the City has undertaken, and to re- emphasize that the building is sold "as is" This was the legal consequence of the original draft. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, pointed out the first (1) change on the title encumbrances was insignificant and they would have s~n ed the original language. The second (2) may have been of consequence to the Trust because they could not legally convey the personal property they would have had to contact and given notice to the party to remove it. Mr. Sievers read into the record the changes as stated in the revised purchase agreement. Mr. Colvin read the following comments from a letter he received from a citizen: "be wary of businessmen who urge action in which he himself incurs no risk". Mr. Colvin wanted it known that there are individuals who question the advisability of the City purchasing the theatre. #2116 M/S/C(Johnson/Crutcher) to accept the modifications to the contract with Bremers' Trust for the sale of the Admiral Theatre as presented by the City Attorney. Vote: In Favor: Opposed: Johnson, Colvin, Dawkins, Collins, Horning, Horton, Crutcher Waibel 7A - RESOLUTION #2282, CITY COUNCIL'S STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT FOR FY 1990, ~AB89-371 The Resolution, prepared by the City Council, expresses the direction and intent of the Council pursuant to concerns related to adoption of the 1990 budget. TAPE #704 Mrs. Horton stated it was Councilman Overson's desire to add an additional SLI which would ask that the Mayor and staff promote the clean up efforts in the City of Bremerton which would include publishing dates/times when street sweepers are scheduled in certain areas and to do more as our effort to clean up City property rights-of-way and to task the Mayor and staff to report back to the City Council at a Study Session prior to summer. Public Comment invited - none received. #0267 #0311 TAPE #704 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 9 of 10 Mr. Johnson briefly outlined, for the public, the areas of concern that were identified in the SLI's. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Resolution #2282, adopting the 1990 Council Statements Of Legislative Intent with an additional item #45 to be headed "Continual City Clean Up" and for the wording to be developed and brought back for Council approval as an amendment with a timeline review. 7B - RESOLUTION #2283, CANCELLING CITY WARRANTS OVER ONE YEAR OLD, #AB89-372 The resolution is necessary in order to properly cancel salary and claims warrants which have been issued and outstanding in excess of one year. This action is required by RCW 39.56.040. Public comment invited - none received. M/S/C/U(Horton/Crutcher) to approve Resolution #2283, cancelling certain City warrants. 7C - FAREWELL TO COUNCILMAN MARTY CRUTCHER President Hornina announced this meeting was the last meeting for Councilman Marry Crutcher and would be Council's last opportunity to comment on Marty's personal habits and contributions made these past four years. Mrs. Horton announced that during her time being seated next to Marty she discovered that he is a "secret candy cruncher" and when he was called upon to assist with the refurbishing of the City Council Chambers used the excuse of "being colored blind" to get out of that task. As a token of her appreciation for Marty, she presented him with a jar of candy to feed his candy crunching habit and a set of "color coded cloths hanger markers" to help color coordinate his wardrobe since he was color blind. On a more serious side, she stated it had been a pleasure working with Marty and noted he has a philosophy of life that is very unique these days and she believes he lives it throughout his day-to-day activities. And, he will be missed. Mr. Waibel noted Mr. Crutcher was a very dedicated servant to the citizenry of Bremerton and even went so far as to personally experience being mugged, which gave him first hand knowledge of the dangerous situations that exist in our community. Mr. Collins stated that it was the right time for Marty to leave the Council due to his not only caring for his own district but he also helped solve problems in other districts. And, he thanked Marty for a "job well done". Mr. Dawkins stated Marty was one of the most compassionate Councilman the Council has ever had and he cares about his people - the whole City of Bremerton. One of Marty's habits over the years was to bring Council discussions back to the point and has been known to tie the knot in someone's tail .... Mr. Dawkins presented him with a figure of a cat with a knot tied in its tail as a reminder when he watches Channel 29 and sees the Council in action. He stated if there was one man in the world that he would like to call "brother" that person is Marty Crutcher. Mr. Colvin stated he had not known Marty for very long and at the time Marty was running for office he was running under the name Shirley and A1 assumed it was a woman running for the position. He noted Marty is a sincere Councilman and concerned and compassionate to people. He invited Marry to come back and continue helping Council stay on the right track. Mr. Johnson stated many times during Council meetings Marty had TAPE #704 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 27, 1989 Page 10 of 10 been his sparing partner over issues. He did share Marty's nickname "old landslide Marty"....who won his election by one vote. Mr. McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated he has known Marty for many years and he is somewhat confused when everyone says how good, kind and compassionate Marty (Mr. Nice Guy) is when he is aware that there is another side to Mr. Crutcher. He had observed Marty's inability to sit still during Council meetings and wondered what was going through Marty's mind; and his favorite saying was "I'll probably be the only one that is going to vote like this but I just have to vote like this". What was amazing to Mr. McInnis was not knowing what Marty meant by that statement. Now that Marty will have lots of free time he suggested reversing the letters of "nice guy" and coming up with words to fit the letters. Lastly, he stated "good night America wherever you are and goodby Marty whatever you decide to do. President Hornin~ wrapped up with the following resolution: Whereas, the following secrets now are public 1. Marty Crutcher is color blind 2. Is a sparing partner with Russ 3. Is a closet candy cruncher 4. Was devoted to the City 5. Only one to "vote like this" 6. Only person on the Council who got mugged for our sake 7. Only Councilman whose district lines meant nothing 8. Tied knots in all of the Council's tails 9. Was a brother to all of the Council. 10. Old landslide Marty 11. A guy who always referred to Councilman Horning as "Mr. President" when he wasn't calling him something else. IT IS HEREBY DECLARED THAT MARTY CRUTCHER BE A COUNCILMAN FOREVER. President Hornin~ presented a plaque which stated: Councilman Marty Crutcher in appreciation for four years of dedicated service to the City of Bremerton from the Bremerton City Council 1989. And, he noted Marty has been a special friend to all and all the City will miss him. Mr. Crutcher stated his appreciation and thanked all the people who elected him for the opportunity to serve. It was his pleasure and a wonderful four years. He noted these opportunities come up just once in your life and one should make the best of it. He stated he may not have made the best of it but he did give it his "best" shot. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED SPENCER HORNING, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/SH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault