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Home My WebLink About09/14/88VIDEO TAPE #1 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 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, September 14, 1988 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Lynn Horton, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, Shirley Marty Crutcher and Russ Johnson and A1 Colvin. Councilman Spencer Horning 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 Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Captain Chris Morrow of the Salvation Army. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting held - August 31, 1988, #AB88-217 B. Minutes Of Meeting held - September 7, 1988, #AB88-218 C. Bid Award Recommendation - Well Drilling, #AB88-219 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Collins) 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/Crutcher) on September 14, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 38568 through 38701 in the total amount of $463,365.48. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson reported Fiscal and Budget Committee met on September 13, and noted that the City's 1989 budget process has been changed some which should streamline City Council's discussion process. Mr. Crutcher attended the ground breaking for the new Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and also attended the Sinclair Baptist Church Choir program. Mr. Crutcher also announced that Howard Duff, noted actor, will be in Seattle on September 17 and Ed Rollman, of Bremerton, will present Mr. Duff with a key to the City Of Bremerton, a Bremerton hat and a letter of welcome from the City Council. Mr. Johnson explained that the finding of a bald eagle nest in NAD park was not something that should be publicized as they are a protected species, however, he was pleased that the City had spotted one and registered it. Also, he discussed with the FAA about the possibility of lighting up one of the towers on Gold Mountain during the holiday season and they encouraged that activity noting it does provide a safety factor by illuminating and making towers more visible to aircraft. He suggested that the City strongly consider doing something of this nature during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Johnson read a letter he received from Lorraine Inabinett, member of the Cable Communication Advisory Committee, in which she voiced her concern that the City Council was considering limiting membership on committees and boards to only include residents of Bremerton. She stated that she had contributed many hours of volunteer time both on the Cable Committee as well as working as a camera operator for televising CIty Council meetings and being a resident of Poulsbo Video Tape ~1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 2 of 4 she may not be allowed to continue...that it was somewhat of a "slap in the face" for her previous effort..in that the City would prefer residents even though others outside were willing to sacrifice for the benefit of the City. Mr. Colvin announced that and View Ridge Neighborhood meeting at the S~eridan 7:00 p.m. the Sheridan Neighborhood Association Association will hold their monthly Recreation Center on September 15, at Mr. Dawkins attended the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control meeting on September 8, at which time they discussed "tire burning" and its affect to the environment. He noted that Pierce County has the largest concentration of tires in the entire State and that a variety of tests were being performed to determine the best method for disposal. Mr. Waibel reported he had the opportunity of passing the gavel between the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #256 and American Legion Post 68. Also, he noted that the recent newspaper article, regarding the proposed Ferry Terminal construction project, reported a more equitable solution to the proposed 42 day shut down. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read a Proclamation signed by Mayor Gene Lobe, recognizing the Anniversary Celebration by the Kitsap County Barbershop Chapter on September 17, 1988, at the Kitsap Pavilion. President Waibel, acting as Mayor Pro Tem, presented the Proclamation to the "Pitchmen" Barbershop Quartet who sang Sweet Adoline. The Pitchmen also honored Mayor Lobe as an Honorary Barbershopper, with President Waibel standing in for the Mayor and joined in with the "Pitchmen" singing My Wild Irish Rose. Mr. Collins reported that the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map will be before Council for first reading on September 28 and second reading scheduled for October 5 and if passed would go into affect November 4. Mr. Collins introduced Captain Joe Hatfield who stated that the Police Department has taken a strong stand on drug enforcement, realizing that there were budget constraints but that the drug unit will not be reduced. Also, the City of Bremerton is working cooperatively with neighboring cities/counties providing for a greater force against illegal drugs. He reported that the special drug enforcement unit consists of two officers working directly in the community and a third officer on loan to another Agency. He introduced Officers Greg Steele and Randy Cox who provided an updated report on drug enforcement in Bremerton and Kitsap County. The areas of concern touched on by Officers Cox and Steele were as follows: open coastal line for easy trafficking of drugs into the State; stronger strength of drugs are available which can produce life threatening conditions; importing of black tar heroine from Mexico; increased firearms pose greater threat; increased crime...theft, assault; importance of citizen tips when suspected drug trafficking activities are observed; importance of educating our young children on dangers of using drugs (DARE Program). PUBLIC RECOGNITION ELIZABETH BUELL, 1722 High Avenue, expressed concern that someone she knew received a parking ticket for parking their vehicle so that the wheels of the vehicle were slightly on the sidewalk. She noted that on the same street there were and had Deen for some time vehicles parking on sidewalks which had not be ticketed. She felt that for some reason this one individual was singled out and that if one ticket was given then any vehicle parked illegally on the same street should have also been ticketed. She stated she did have an appointment to meet with Captain Hatfield the next day. Video Tape ~1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 3 of 4 Grec Feinke, Deputy Fire Marshal, announced that the ban on open burnina was still on and that the City would be enforcing that ban due to the extreme damager of fire. He noted that any violation of the ban on burning would result in the issuance of a Criminal citation by the Fire Marshar's Office and the penalty for such fine was not more than $300]00 or 90 days in jail, or both. He encouraged everyone to be very careful during this dry, hazardous period. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, spoke on the high cost of disposing of waste at the landfill. He believed that if there is a special fund set up for future cost for closing landfills- that it should be separate and monitored in some way and questioned who or what agency would oversee this action? President WAibel noted that the State does audit landfill operators. 6A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF RESCUE VEHICLES, #AB88-220 As directed by Council, financing for the City's new rescue vehicles has been arranged. The form of the financing will be a conditional sales contract, terms will be quarterly payments over a six year term with fixed interest equal to 80.5 percent of SeaFirst prime at the time of closing. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, noted that the proposed contract was similar to other conditional sales contract held by the City. Mr. Overson questioned if the City Attorney had reviewed the contract and if everything was in order? Ian Sievers, City Attorney stated he had reviewed the contract and noted that the Bond Counsel had also given their approval of the contract. Mr. Johnson noted that he was not in favor originally to purchase both vehicles at the same time and preferred that purchases be staggered, therefore, he was not in favor of the proposal. Mrs. Horton voiced her objection, noting that the purchase of both vehicles would be placing the City in a tenuous financial situation. Mr. Collins questioned if the City had relinquished two of the older vehicles. Mr. Hanna stated no, but it was the Fire Department's intent to sell the Chevrolet Suburban ambulance type vehicle. Mr. Collins asked where would the two new vehicles be assigned? Mr. Hanna stated he believed they would be assigned to Stations #2 and #3, however, he was not the proper person to respond to questions relating to the Fire Department. President Waibel questioned if the two vehicles surpiused? Mr. Hanna stated no - not at this time. had been Mr. Hanna, stated for clarification that the City Council had taken prior action and approved purchase of two rescue vehicles and directed staff to come back with financing documents...which he is doing at this time. Mr. Crutcher noted that by purchasing two vehicles at this time rather than splitting them it would be saving the citizens money in the long run. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Abstain: Dawkins, Colvin, Overson, Crutcher Horton, Collins, Johnson Waibel Video Tape #1 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 14, 1988 Page 4 of 4 With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. KAT~LEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED HANK WAIBEL Counci President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault