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Home My WebLink About10/12/88TAPE #582 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 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, October 12, 1988 at 5:30 p.~., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Lynn Horton, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Shirley Marty Crutcher and Russ Johnson, Spencer Horning, Morrie Dawkins and A1 Colvin Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathieen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Reverend Thomas Groat of the Bremerton Community Church Of God. 014 031 i178 CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting held - September-28, 1988, #AB88-236 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the required by RCW 42.24.080, and those claims certified as required by RCW recorded on a listing which has been council. auditing officer as expense reimbursement 42.24.090, have been made available to the M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on October 12, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 39052 through 39195 in the total amount of $304,976.43 and Regular Payroll in the total amount of $343,557.46. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson introduced past City Councilman Phil Drouin. Mr. Drouin thanked the City Council for the time they have put in serving the citizens of Bremerton and commended them for doing a good job. Mr. Drouin, along with past Councilmen Jim Adrian and E. L. Sturdivant, presented Resolution #2229, which noted the contribution of Clyde Pachek, a past City Council Member and community minded citizen. Recently Clyde suffered a stroke and the Resolution acknowledges his commitment during his service as a Council member as well as currently as a volunteer within the community serving those in need. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Horning) to adopt Resolution #2229, publicly acknowledging and thanking former Councilman Clyde Packek for his past contribution to City government and current contributions to the Bremerton community. President Waibel presented a "Key To The behalf of the City Council and the Mayor. City" for Clyde on Mr. Colvin artended "Kitsap Party", noting that i~ was most entertaining and many organizations within the County receive financial benefit from the event. Mr. Colvin shared a recent newspaper public notice given to him by Mr. Dawkins: The Veterans Administration is looking for 100-250 acres of land by donation or purchase which would be used for a National Cemetery. To his understanding, the Veterans Administration had already selected the land and was just going through the formal legality of publishing notice. Mr. Dawkins stated he was sitting on Concerned Veterans Of Kitsap County Committee when the Veterans Administration earmarked land TAPE #582 City Council leg. Mtg. Minutes October 12, 1988 Page 2 of 4 south of Federal way, however, funding became a problem between the Administration and Congress and was partially picked but the funding is still in question. Mr. Dawkins pointed out someone might have property they would like to donate and the City should look into it. Mr. Overson reported that Fiscal and Budget Committee had met and time is drawing near for Council's annual budget discussion. This year review will be similar to last year - 7 sessions are planned starting on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 (5 - 8 PM). Mr. Crutcher reported there is a new pastor at the Ebenezer Church - Reverend Donald Campbell - he stopped by on Sunday to welcome him to Bremerton. Mrs. Horton reminded everyone that a Senior Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 15, at the Sheridan Park Center. Mr. Hornin~ thanked everyone for their sympathies in the passing of his mother this past week. Mr. Waibel on Friday, October 14 he attended the Westside Corridor Committee meeting where thy approved the revision of the Seattle Coleman Dock Terminal allowing buses to meet ferries and pick up passengers under the terminal itself. The Standing Committee On Transportation did pass a resolution to the State on light rail issue, making sure the resolution did include connection with the ferry and bus systems. Finally, met with some members of the Ferry System at Coleman Dock and discussed automated ticketing which could include bus ticketing as a part of the system. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Gene Lobe read a Proclamation which acknowledged the accomplishments and discoveries of Leif Erickson and as Mayor, proclaimed OCTOBER 9, 1988 as LEIF ERICKSON DAY in the City of Bremerton. A representative from Oslow ~35 and all Sons of Norway Lodges accepted the Proclamation and read a brief history of the accomplishments of Leif Erickson. He also invited everyone to attend the Lutefisk Dinner on November 6. Mayor Gene Lobe read a Proclamation declaring OCTOBER 12, 1988 as LIONS SERVICE DAY, acknowledging the many Lions Clubs through out the world and the tremendous support Given to the Bremerton community through the Bremerton Central Lions Club. Charles Simons, President of the Bremerton Central Lions Club accepted the Proclamation and pledged their continued support to the many projects and programs that the Lions Club support within the community. Jim Adrian announced, on behalf of the Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce and Bremerton Main Street Association, there will be a Candidates Forum on October 24, 7:00 PM, in the City Council Chambers. This program will be broadcast live over Channel 29 and they anticipate a very lively debate. Mr. Johnson questioned if the program will be rebroadcast? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk stated the program would be taped for additional broadcasts. 6A - APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - VIRGINIA MCBRIDE, ~AB88-237 There is currently a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Mayor Gene Lobe is recommending this vacancy be filled by Virginia McBride. Mayor Gene Lobe stated Virginia McBride was a resident of Bremerton, was the owner of two business in the City (one on West 932 043 345 TAPE #582 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 12, 1988 Page 3 of 4 side and one on East side) as well areas. as two others in outlying Mr. Johnson noted that Mrs. McBride has worked for many years for the betterment of Bremerton. M/S/C/U(Horning/Horton) to confirm the appointment McBride to the Planning Commission. of Virginia Virginia McBride thanked the City Council she can make a contribution to the City. and stated she hoped 6B - ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC., NEVADA TO WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC., DELAWARE, #AB88-238 The City has a lease with Western Telecommunication, inc., for a Tower Site at Cheryl Street and Forest Drive. A corporate reorganization necessitates an assignment of the lease from Western Telecommunication, Inc., a Nevada corporation to Western Telecommunications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. M/S/C/U(Horton/Collins) to approve assignment Telecommunications, Inc., a Nevada corporation Telecommunications, Inc., a Delaware corporation. of Western to Western 6C - CONFIRMATION OF DELBERT D. McNEAL AS POLICE CHIEF AND APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT, #AB88-239 Ordinance #4005 requires Council confirmation of appointment to Police Chief and approval of Personal Service Contract where the salary proposed exceeds that allowed by Ordinance. Delbert D. McNeal has over 18 years police experience, most recently as Police Chief of Mountlake Terrace. He has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Puget Sound, an Associate Degree from Olympic College and has received Executive Training at the FBI Command College. Salary proposed was currently receives. negotiated and matches salary Mr. McNeal Mayor Gene Lobe introduced Delbert McNeal and briefly outlined Mr. McNeal's history in law enforcement which included service in Bremerton as a Patrol Officer, Police Chief of Elma, Police Chief of Shelton and Police Chief of Mountlake Terrace. Mayor Lobe noted that during the previous filling of Police Chief's position Del McNeal placed second out of three during that interview/exam process. Also, Del McNeal has been highly recommended from all three previous cities where he held the position as Chief of Police. Mr. Johnson stated he had the pleasure to talk with staff from Elma and Mountlake Terrace - they had high regards for him and the job he carried out as Police Chief. Mr. Overson his career. up. questioned if Mr. McNea! felt this was a move up in Mr. McNeal stated yes, a move back home and a ~ove M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) McNeal as Chief of Police contract. to confirm the appointment of Deibert and approve the Personal Services Mr. McNeal stated he was pleased and delighted to be back in Bremerton, that his family looked forward to settling back in Bremerton. Mayor Lobe presented Mr. Bremerton hat. McNeai a "City of Bremerton" pin and a TAPE ~582 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 12, 1988 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Colvin requested the City Clerk to read into the record a letter written by Mr. S. M. Christensen. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read into the record a letter from S. M. Christensen which questioned the City's action in providing severance pay to Lynn Coney upon his resignation as Chief of Police. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated he had prepared a written response to Mr. Christensen. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault