HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/87 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 1987
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, July 29,
1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing
presiding. Council members present were Hank Waibel, A1
Colvin, Morrie Dawkins, Shirley Marry Crutcher, Russ Johnson
and Lon Overson, Mary Lou Long, C.R. "Tiny" Collins. Also
present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Kathleen
McCluskey, City Clerk.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Council President Spencer Homing with Reverend Michael
Grimshaw of Church of the Nazarene giving the Invocation.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting held July 15, 1987, #ABS?-210
B. Minutes of Meeting held July 22, 1987, #AB87-215
C. Bid Award Recommendation - Timber Sale 1-87 Beaver Hill,
#AB87-216
#0038 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Consent Agenda as
presented.
CLAIMS/W~S REGISTER
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as
required by ROW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement
claims certified as required by ROW 42.24.090, have been
recorded on a listing which has been made available to the
Council.
#0055 M/S/C/U(Overson/Long) on July 29, 1987, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further
described as follows: Regular Warrants numbering 30715
through 30816 in the total amount of $?3,093.44.
President Horninq announced that per Council Policies and
Procedures a mid year review of Council Officer positions is
in order.
#0077 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher) to re-confirm Council Officers as
they exist to serve for the remainder of 1987.
#0170 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to confirm Spencer Homing as Mayor
Pro Tem for the remainder of 1987.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson stated that he had helped with the building of
the pavilion and commended the volunteers who turned out to
work on it. Also, he attended the meeting of
Bremerton/Seattle Commuters Association and Ferry System
personnel and indicated that there still were conflicts
going on and that he hoped the commuter group and Ferry
system staff could communicate and resolve some of the
issues raised.
Mr. Dawkins commended Councilman Collin's efforts in
polishing the "Bremer" plaque in the City Park.
Mr. Crutcher is continuing to work with the Parks Director
and expressed his appreciation to the citizens and the
military for their volunteering efforts to make Bremerton a
better place to live.
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Mr. Waibel stated he also assisted with building of the
Pavilion and was very pleased at the number of citizens who
came to help on the project. On Tuesday evening he attended
a Welcome Party for the Japanese Students from Kure, Japan,
the City's sister City.
Mr. Collins suggested that everyone take a look at the
waterfront 2nd Street observation tower which should be
completed in time for the Scalawag Fair. Dedication of the
tower should be scheduled about the same time as the Fair.
Mrs. Long reported that she had been in contract with the
Bremerton School District and the City's Parks Department to
discuss the possibility of a park site at the old Haddon
School site. As a proud mother, she attended a Court of
honor where her son received the rank of Eagle Scout.
Mr. Colvin attended the welcome party for the Kure, Japan,
exchange students and was impressed with their demeanor.
Also, he had the opportunity to attend a Court of Honor
where Tom Long received his rank as Eagle Scout.
Mr. Horninq commended all who worked on the building of the
pavilion and stated that it is a neat addition to the
community.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Lynn Horton, 2028 Taft Avenue, 1987 Co-Chairman of Scalawag
Fair, invited everyone to the dedication of the pavilion on
Wednesday, August 5, 11:30 A.M.. Also, she had available
Scalawag buttons ($1.00/ea.), and she thanked the Council
for their support of the Scalawag events.
Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Avenue, reported that his recent
absence from the Council meeting was due to his attending
the North Pacific Baptist Convention, held in Tacoma, where
he was surprised with receiving the honor as "Outstanding
Layman Of The Year. Mr. McGinnis stated that since Council
members appear to be supportive of community efforts he too
would be giving the Council members the opportunity to
purchase "calendars" from him in the very near future. Mr.
McGinnis congratulated the Council for doing such a nice job
as a "Council". Mr. Colvin stated the Council appreciated
his regular attendance at the Council meetings.
6A - INFORMATION ITEM- Kitsap Track Club's Bremerton Street
Run~ ~AB87-217
Kitsap Track Club is sponsoring a run on August 15, 1987,
9:30 AM, to begin on Washington Street downtown and proceed
to Illahee State Park
?A - BREMERTON COMMUNITY ACCESS CHANNEL, #AB87-205
The 1987 Budget contains $10,000 for remodel of Council
Chambers for cable T.V. broadcast. Proposal #2 was
presented to the City Council and Fiscal and Budget
Committee. It is suggested that Council accept proposal #2
which provides for purchase of the special effects generator
and color monitor, defer purchase of carpeting in the amount
of $2,364.70 and instead purchase a character generator
which will cost between $2,400 and $2,600. The difference
in cost can be covered by the funds remaining from $4,500
budgeted for 1987 Operational Costs (approx. $1,000.00.
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On July 15, 1987, Council tabled this item for two weeks and
returned the proposal to Citizen Cable Committee for re-
evaluation.
Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, read into the records two letters
in support of the Access Channel: Dave Michler, Kitsap
County resident who has television production background;
and Pastor Joe Scheving, Crossroads Neighborhood Church -
7555 Old Military Rd., NE., Bremerton, who recently had
nine members of the church take the Access Channel equipment
training program.
G~e~ McClellan, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for
Public Access Channel, stated that to televise City Council
meeting weekly would require, at a minimum, four people and
20 man hours per week to carry out the broadcast. Lon Hurd,
Cable Consultant and Jim Brontoli, TCI, had volunteered to
assist in scheduling and obtaining volunteers to carry out
this responsibility. Council had questioned an overall plan
for access television - the Committee did produce a detailed
three-year plan which outlines the building and promoting
the access program in the City of Bremerton. Due to the
City's budget constraints the necessary equipment to carry
out the plan was not available and some of the deadlines
have been moved back from the original dates indicated. If
Council approves the proposal as presented, it will bring up
the funding level to where they can get started again with
the program and meet the rest of the deadlines in the plan.
Mr. McClellan stated that the intent is to build up a
community channel not just a government channel, encouraging
local producers to provide programming for the channel.
Council raised question as to liability for damage to
equipment used by volunteers- according to the agreement
with TCI, they are responsible for the equipment they have
purchased (for repairs). Volunteers are asked, as part of
the program, to acknowledge responsibility for any damages
in the event something happens to the equipment while it is
being used, however, collection through small claims court
might be very difficult. Permanent installation of
equipment in the Council Chambers would reduce the
possibility of damage to equipment. Another question was
what kind of programming would be played on the channel -
this was also covered under the plan and by the third and
fourth quarter of the year, beginning in September, it is
planned to telecast two nights per week with 2-3 hours of
programming per night. Resources of programs available both
locally and in other communities will be used for the
programming.
Robert Smitter, 1511 Park Avenue, stated his support of the
access channel and cited an article which talked about
government making itself open to the public, via television,
the behavior affect of the participants and efficiency in
carry out business. Mr. Smitter did not support spending
$10,000 for equipment and felt that equipment could be
obtained at a lesser lost.
Michael Lyman, 1015 Perry Avenue, stated her support of the
cable access channel due to the fact that not everyone can
attend Council meetings.
Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated his support of
approving the proposal as presented so that the program can
get under way for the benefit of the citizens of Bremerton.
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Mr. Crutcher brought up the point as to why the Character
Generator was needed. Greg McClellan explained that it
would enhance the production quality. Mr. Waibel raised
the question - could we get by with home quality type
equipment? Greg McClellan stated that both quality of
programming and durability of equipment is important and
that industrial grade would be more cost effective.
Mrs. Lon~ questioned where the funding of the $10,000
previously identified for access channel programming came
from. Mrs. McCluskey stated that the City will receive
about $90,000 which is part of the General Fund and those
monies allocated to cable access channel programming would
come from that General Fund. President Horning pointed out
that of the $90,000 franchise tax monies 35% was being
directed toward the access channel program.
Mr. Johnson stated that the City of Bremerton was a front
runner in the State in negotiating a contract whereby the
City would have access channel capabilities and that the
City should continue to move forward implementing program
capabilities of a quality that the City can be proud of.
#2335 M/S/C(Collins/Crutcher) to accept proposal #2 and approve
deferment of carpeting and use of fund to purchase character
generator and additional funds for ~ a person in the Parks
Department for remainder of fiscal year '87, next year
budgeted as Council sees fit and treasurer to make necessary
budget adjustment.
Vote: In Favor: Waibel, Collins, Long, Johnson, Overson
Dawkins, Crutcher
Oppose: Colvin, Horning
PUBLIC IiECOSNITION CONTIItlIED
Michael Lyman, 1015 Perry Avenue, Chairman of the
Bremerton/Seattle Commuters Association, reported on the
meeting held July 28 with association members, concerned
citizens, elected officials and Ferry System personnel. A
number of concerns were discussed relating to: elimination
of the Express ferry from Bremerton run by July 1, 1987,
statistical reporting of ridership...errors and omissions
made by Ferry System personnel; design of interim ferry
terminal/Bremerton including stairway instead of ramps,
construction of a passenger holding area with a 30 year life
expectancy (note: Construction contract does not discuss use
of portable type building); need for a vault as large as a
banks in the interim building (note: placement of large size
vault takes up sq. ft., that could be used for passenger
holding area); construction of a toll both in waiting area
(note: tolls collected on Seattle side...not Bremerton);
questioning distribution of capital improvement funds. Ms.
Lyman invited everyone to a meeting of the Association on
August 18, 6:30 p.m., at Great Northwest Savings and Loan
Building, where questions can be fielded to Ferry System
personnel.
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President Horning asked Ms. Lyman who had made the decision
to take the Express off of the Bremerton Run by ?-'88. Ms.
Lyman stated that information received through their source
within the Ferry System directed the responsibility to
Admiral Parker or possibly Berentson. Mr. Overson
questioned how the population on Vashon Island could warrant
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use of the Express instead of Bremerton. Ms. Lyman stated
that Vashon Island had a 5% increase in ridership and
Bremerton had a 14~ increase in ridership, which would not
appear to warrant a switch, however it was still the plan to
do so...a new passenger only boat is scheduled to be
purchased or built in 1988 to be used on Vashon run and to
keep the Express as a back up in the event of a breakdown.
Also, a new passenger only boat is scheduled to be purchased
or built in 1989 - to be used on the Bremerton run. Mr.
Dawkins reported that the Express on the Vashon Island run
would be a new route from Vashon to downtown Seattle and
would not involve them loosing a car/passenger ferry.
Mr. Horninq questioned Ms. Lyman as to what she wanted the
Council to do...Ms. Lyman stated that Council assistance
would be appreciated in helping to resolve the interim ferry
terminal issues, i.e., stairs instead of ramp, 30-year
building instead of temporary structure and to help them get
the schedule changed so that better transit connections can
be made on both the Seattle and Bremerton sides. Mr.
Collins requested Ms. Lyman to put her requests of Council
in writing and Ms. Lyman agreed to do so.
7B - PUGET SOUND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT DUES - SECOND H~F.~
1987, #AB87-218
To request authorization to pay second half of 1987 Puget
Sound Council of Government dues in the amount of $9,452.00.
#0818 M/S/C(Collins/Crutcher) to authorize payment of the second
half of 1987 P.S.C.G dues in the amount of $9,452.00
Vote: In Favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel
Horning, Collins, Long
Oppose: Colvin
Abstain: Johnson
7C - CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE (CONTRACT #2740) CONTRACT C-15;
BEACH PIPELINE AND STORM SEWER OUTFALL~ #AB87-219
Ail work has been completed and found to be in conformance
with the contract documents. Final payment can be made to
Frank Coluccio Construction Company, thirty (30) days after
Council accepts the contract, and Washington State
Department of Revenue certifies that no taxes or penalties
are due.
Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, stated that this project
involved system improvements, along Manette peninsula,
installing new sewer line and improvements on Ohio Street
storm outfall. Original contract price was $209,000.00, one
change order for $35,000, with a final contract price of
$263,624.36. Mr. Duffy stated that every thing is
satisfactory and there is no litigation pending.
#0870 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Collins) to approve acceptance of Contract
C-15, Beach Pipeline and Storm Sewer Outfall Project.
8A - ORDINANCE #411?(SECOND READING) Al/ENDING Tw~ CITY'S
1987 BUDGET~ ~AB87-212
#0928 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Ordinance #4117, on second
reading, amending Ordinance No. 4110 relating to the
financial budget for the fiscal year 1987.
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8B - ORDINANCE #4118 {SECOND READING) REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES SUPERSEDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 4032., 4040 THROU6H
4048, ~AB87-213
#0958 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance #4118, on
second reading, amending Title 5, Business Licenses and
Regulations and repealing ordinances superseded by recent
enactments regulating Temporary Merchants, Advertising
Matters, Hotels/Motels, Bowling Alleys, Skating Rinks,
Theatres, Public Dances, Public Amusements, Amusement
Devices and Shuttle and Limousine Service.
8C - RESOLUTION #2175, COUNCIL BUDGET GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND
SPECIFIC ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988, ~AB87-214
The City Council provides Goals and Objectives and assist
the City Administration assembling a budget that will
support Bremerton's progress.
Mr. Johnson thanked the Council Fiscal and Budget Committee
for the fine set of goals and objectives. A letter was
received from Mayor Lobe in which he raised a number of
questions, most of which are informational, but in general
he is in agreement.
#1035 M/S/G(Johnson/Long) to approve Resolution #2175,
establishing Council Budget Goals, Objectives and Specific
Items for Fiscal Year 1988.
Vote: In Favor: Johnson, Colvin, Long, Collins,
Homing, Waibel, Dawkins, Overson
Abstain: Crutcher
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK
SP~CER HORNIN~, Co~cil President
C~y of Bremerton /
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