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Home My WebLink About01/07/87TAPE #415 UNAPPRgv'EDDRAFr #0074 · #0090 · The CIT CO.NCIL .EETING .INUTES2 1' 6 January 7, 19SS regular meeting of the City Council of the ity of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 7, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Morrie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibe!, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, Ai Coivin and Russ johnson. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Katharine Barnhouse and City Clerk Kathleen McCiuskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Homing with Pastor Mike Grimshaw of the first Nazarine Church giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of December 30, !986, #AB87-O0i, with report by Mrs. Long, (PG. 2, line 3), delete the word "constituents" and insert the words "Council Members"; Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation-Typewriter Maintenance, #AB87-002 - PULLED for one week. Item #C - Bid Award Recommendation - 1987 Tree Planting (Reforestration Project), #AB87-003, and Item #D - Bid Award Recommendation - Asphalt Products for 1987, #AB87-004. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and amending the minutes of December 30, 1986, excluding Item "B" CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTER 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/(Dawkins/Overson) on January 7, i986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers includeQ and further described as follows; Regular Warrants, #27288 - #27359 in the total amount of $77,487.14 ale Payroll vouchers in the total amount of $340,192.02. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcner, Waibe!, Collins, johnson &Horning Abstain: Long & Colvin Motion PASSED COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvin stated he just returned from vacation with relatives who live in Moss Point, Mississippi, where his cousin's husband is Mayor in a town of 20,000 plus population. Mr. Colvin reported, (1) about his tour and the Water meter readers carry a computer that reads the customer usage and computes the bill at the residence which is immediately delivered. The meter reader returns to the Water offices and plugs the computer into the mainframe which records the billing. (2) The Financial Report is published in the local papers for all to see. He suggested the City of Bremerton would do well.in looking into similar methods. Mrs. Long like the idea of publishing, the financial. report. (1) She reported attending the standing "'Transportation Committee" meeting which is forming an advanced committee made up of State Representatives. (2) She attended two of the Puget Sound Sugregionai committee meetings this morning, TAPE #415 -- City Council . ~. Mtg. Minutes January 7, 1987 Page 2 of 5 #0450 #0463 #0501 #5016 Transportation and CENCOM. She stated the enhanced 911 system should be in full operation by November. Also, due to'advanced planning, Kitsap County did not experience much trouble or damage from the extreme high-tides and owed credit to the "Emergency Management" division under the direction of CenCom. Mrs. Long stated areas of concern on shorelines were sandbagged, in advance. Mr. Crutcher announced final plans are being formulated for the first "Martin Luther King" Schoiorship Fund Brunch to be held January 18, 1987. He advised that individuals interested may obtain tickets from either he or Mr. Colvin. Mr. Dawkins reported that the King County Subregional Council was meeting at the same time as the State Transportation Committee. The funding is in place for the second foot-passenger ferry which will give the Ferry System two, but the funding for the third ferry is indefinite and hopefully scheduled during early 1988. Although not every individual seated on the committee is sold on this new system, it is supported by the Director of the Stare Ferries. Mr. Overson stated he just returned from Salt LaKe City, Utah, and spoke regarding the new Federal tax laws which allowed Utah residents 4% less, nowever, r!le State of Utah immediately raised the state tax 4~. He also stated he was surprised to understand the major problems this state faces with the "Salt" Lake overflowing w~en snow an~ warming temperatures occur. He stated it is a major problem each year and costly to remove excess water. Mr. Dawkins stated he was reviewing an article whereby Utah is looking into a water drain system that may exceed $200,000,000. Mr. Horning stated the City of Bremerton is earmarked to receive $112,000.00 in FAUS Funds which is "Federa Urban Aid" and he appreciated County Commission Bill Mahan's efforts in support. Mr. Hornin~ stated there will be a Kitsap Transportation driver's program in the Industrial areas and in the future 21 newer buses will be joining the fleet. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - None #6A - ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS AND REORGANIZATION/REASSI6NMENT OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, #AB8Y-O05 Mr. Hornin~ announced a resturctu:ing of the City Council officers to include a President and two Vice-Presidents, one responsible for "Finance & Personnel" and one responsible for "Operation a Maintenance" He opened nominations; PRESIDENT · M/S(Colvin/johnson) t6 nominate Mr.Spencer HorninG for the office of President. . M/S/(Waibie/Coivin) to close the nominations. The Secretary declared a unanimous ballot for Mr. Spencer Horning, for Council President. VICE PRESIDENT - "Finance a Personnel" . M/S/(Johnson/Colvin) to nominate Mr. Hank Waibe! for "Finance & Personnel" - Vice-President. · M/(Coliins) to close the nominations. clared a unanimous ballot for Mr. President of Finance a Personnel. The Secretary de- Hank Waibel, Vice- VICE PRESIDENT - "Operations & Maintenance'~ TAPE #415 -- City Counc i 11 January 7, 1987 Page 3 of 5 Mtg. Minutes #0494 #0599 #0611 #0719 · #0889 · M/(Overson) to nominate Mr. Russ Johnson, "Operations & Maintenance" - Vice-President. ~ DECLINED - for personal reasons by Mr. Johnson due to work and Naval Reserve commitments. · M/S/(Colvin/Crutcher) to nominate Mr. "Tiny" Coiiins. · M/(Waibel) to close nominations. The Secretary declared a unanimous ballot for Mr. "Tiny" Collins for Operations a Maintenance Vice-President. LEGAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Mr. Horning explained that for one year, it was decided by Council to have a position of "Legislative Affairs" which is by appointment. As Council Chairman he announced the appointment of Mr. Russ Johnson who has agreed to accept the position. #6B - APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION - MS. ~RY FIELDS, #AB87-006 Mayor Lobe reported a vacancy on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of Ms. Faye Doy!e whos term woui~ expire in April. He requested the confirmation of his appointment of Ms. Mary Fields to the unexpired term as a Planning Commissioner. He stated Ms. Fields has been active in the community including being in business with her nusOand as co-owners of Bremerton Auto Parts. He introduced Ms. Fields. M/S/C/U/(johnson/Coi!ins) to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Mary Fields to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission. #6C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT PUBLIC DEFENDER - ROY A.H.RAINEY - #AB87-007 This is a Professional Services contract that requires annual renewal. The performance of Mr. Rainey and his associates has been more than satisfactory for the year 1986. The purpose of his services is to defenQ the indigents on a 24-hour call basis with legal advise, representation, clerical support, etc. The contract for 1986 was based on 250 to 325 assignments for the year but the actual figure may reach 375. Ms. Kathleen Johnston, Court Commissioner, was present for questions and recommended that Council approve. Mr. 0verson stated this request at $52,000 annually, represents approximately $139.00 per assignment which is extremely reasonable. It was clarified for the record that fees include the City having The services of a whole law firm at the cost proposed. · M/S/C/U/(Co!vin/Dawkins) to approve entering into a Profes- sional Services Contract with the firm of Roy A.H. Rainey and Associates for the purpose of Public Defender. #6D - PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - DAVE BAKER/CITY ENGINEER - #AB87-008 Ordinance #4005 requires all new key exempt management personnel actions be placed in contract format and submitted to Council for confirmation. In view of the fact Mr. Baker has never been permanently assigned as City Engineer, this Council action is required. Mr. Baker was previously assigned as Provisional Public WorKs Director and City Engineer. Mr. Hiestand, Personnel Director, was available for questioning. Mr. Johnson expressed concern that the Section #1 - Job Description states "as defined by the attached job TAPE #415 City Council ~. Mtg. Minutes January 7, 19~ Page 4 of 5 description" which Mr. Johnson notes is out of date. Aiso, Section #2 - Supervision, does not clearly define that the City Engineer reports to the Public Works Director who reports to the Mayor, as defined in the City Charter. Mr. johnson felt that even if the Public Works Director position is unfiiied, at this time, that does not mean it wiik be in the future. Mr. Hiestand stated Council has been furnished a completed set of "job Descriptions" which could be attached to contract renewals as they are fairly recent (past 6 months). Mr. Homing agreed that the job description must be tied to the contract but was in favor of approving the contracts subject to review of the job descriptions with in a reasonble time. Mr. Waibei added that the committee, after review of the james Study will be prepared to report to Council within 2 - 3 weeks. In addition it is noted for the record that Mr. Baker is a Civil Engineer (PE). #1148 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to approve entering into a Profes- sional Services Contract with Mr. Dave Baker to perform the functions of City Engineer, "subject to approval of the job Description by City Council" #6E -PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - MR. JAN E. STEMKOSKI - ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER, #AB87-009 Mr. Hiestand, Personnel Director, cited again Ordinance #4005 which reqires key exempt management employees be under a Professional Services Contract. As a result of Mr. Baker assuming the position of City Engineer he vacated the Assistant City Engineer position. Mr. Stemkoski holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Washignton State University graduating February of 1979. He also is licensed in the State of Washington as a Civil Engineer (PE). #1339 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Coiiins) to approve entering into a Pro- fessional Services Contract with Mr. jan Stemkoski to perform the functions of Assistant City Engineer, "subject to approval of the Job Description by City Council" ~6F - PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT CiTY ATTORNEY - IAN R. SIEVERS, #AB87-OlO Mr. Hiestand stated this is a resubmittal of the Professional Services Contract for Mr. Ian R. Sievers to assume the functions of City Attorney. Ms. McCluskey distributed new drafts (other than those furnished in Council packets) addressing minor changes suggested by City Council. Mr. Sievers has concurred and is aware of the changes. Ms. McCluskey noted minor changes, Sectlens 2, 3 and 8. Staff recommended approval. Mr. Johnson thanked Mr. Hiestand for his quick response at Study Session to deal with Council's concerns. #1355 . M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Waibel) to approve entering. into a Profes- SiOnal Services Contract with Mr. Ian R. Sievers to perform the functions of City Attorney, "subject to approval of the Job Description by City Council" #1394 · ORDINANCE #4096 - 2ND READING - "AHLSTROM" CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS TO ORDINANCE NO. 3682 - 5000 KITSAP WAY #AB86-489 M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Crutcher, to Pass 0rd. #4096, 2nd. read- ing, repealing subsection 5 of Section ! of Ordinance ~Fo. 3682 relating to conditions imposed on the Seattle Realty fezone. ORDINANCE #4097 - 2ND READIN6) - AMENDMENT TO CRIMINAL CODE TO CORRECT RCW REFERENCES, #AB86-490 TAPE #415 _ City Council ~ January 7, 1987 Page 5 of 5 · Mtg. Minutes #1417 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to pass Ordinance, #4097,.2nd. reading, amending Ordinance No. 4078, Section 10, Section 11, and Section 50, to correct RCW references, and Section 103, Section !04 and Section 105 to incorporate RCW's by reference. Mr. Johnson wished to address Legislation which will be upcoming in the 1987 Legislature. He is preparing a presentation to have before Council next week which deals with 15 - 20 proposed Resolutions supporting legislation. ~hese are AWC supported as well. As stated in previous weeks, Mr. Johnson felt the City Council and local elected officials should take an active part in lobbying the concerns of the community. Mr. Co!vin thanked citizen participation in tonight's meeting. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. i 2{ATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY,~ APPRO _D: S.P CER HO ncil President cc: Normal Distribution Fi le/Vault City Clerk