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~ING MINUI'ES ~
CITY
(IX~CIL
December 10, 1986 ~~
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, Decent)er 10, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer
Homing presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Morrie I)awkins,
Marty Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin and
Russ Johnson. Also present were Acting City Attorney Lorna Corrigan and
City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Homing
with the Rev. Ben Belcher of Harrison Hospital, giving the Invocation.
(II~SENT ~
Item #A - Minutes of December 3, 1986, #AB86-458, as circulated.
Item #B - Bid Award Recomendation - 2nd. Street Shoreline Amenity Construc-
tion I{_l) Project M85-030, #AB86-459.
#0054 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Waibel) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
CLA I~/WARKAN'rS REGISTER
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by ~
42.24.080, and those expense rein~ursement claims certified as required by
I~ 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available
to the Council.
#0076 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) on December 10, 1986, the Council does approve for
payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular
Warrants, #26823 - #26939 in the total amount of $69,164.65.
(~[~CIL r,~ERS ~
Mr. Colvin attended the City of Winslow, Council meeting and presented a copy
of the recently adopted '~lartin Luther King, Jr. Day" Resolution. He stated
their body is also considering similar action.
Mrs. Long reported attending the second "Ground Water" Advisory Meeting at
the Bremerton Water Shop which is composed of representatives within the
County. She stated the intent of the cc, m,ittee is to (1) Identiy and Set
Plan for the Protection and Conservation of ground water sources. (2) Mrs.
Long stated she felt the Budget process was neglected this year. (3) She
discussed the need for Council review of the 1978 Ch2M Hill Plan regarding
Sinclair Inlet. She would like to see the Public Works c~uMttee concentrate
it's efforts in the efficiency and performmnce of the Wastewater facility.
Mr. Collins felt there were more important issues the Council must deal with
such as how to fund t~nergency services, etc. and expend efforts accordingly.
Mr. Crutcher announced that the Safety Ccamittee has been working on a now
draft Ordinance which will soon be before Council.
Mr. Dawkins announced that the Auto Regulatory Tax of . 02 of 1% wi 11 add an
additional $20,000,000 in the Ferry Capital Improvement Fund. Part of this is
earmarked for the new "Temporary" facility at 1st Street dock.
P[BL I C RE(I3(t~ITI~
Mr. Alex Ruess, Gig Harbor/Rental Owner, criticized Council and City Staff for
no response or resolution to his continuing problem with Policy/Billing proce-
dures by Brem-Air Disposal. He stated he has contracted for 1 can, per rental
unit but has been billed for up to 15 separate items on one pick-up, one rental
unit. He noted that the City Attorney's office has correspondence on file.
He asked the Council for a definite Policy Statement, regarding the contract
wi th Brem-Air.
TAPE #407
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
December 10, 1986
Page 2 of 8
#6A - PERSCIqAL SERVICES GciqrK&cr ~IS OLSI~I, WATER
M~INiENANCE SUi,r2tglSCR, #AB86-377
The position of Water Construction IVlaintenance Supervisor to supervise the
construction and maintenance of the Municipal Water System was established in
the 1986 Budget Dec~ent. Mr. Dennis Olsen has 27 years of Utility and Pipe-
line construction experience. The Personal Services Contract was presented
for Council consideration by Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, who noted
that the Ackninistration was advised, by Budget Analyst, Mr. Les Siglin not to
submit Personal Service Contracts until such time as the City has had a chance
to review the possible Budgetary problems for FY87.
Mr. Hiestand continued his report stating that Mr. Olsen has been in the
Water department since early June of 1986. He reccamended approval of the
Budge t.
Mrs. Long criticized the fact, with heavy budget shortfalls, that the City
has allowed hiring an individual without an approved contract. Mr. Hiestand
defended the Adninistration's concerns by noting that Personal Services Con-
tracts have a "severability" clause and had this contract been sul~nitted in
June and the position possibility eliminated in December of 1986, the City
was responsible for paying one months severance pay for cancelling Mr. Olsen's
contract therefore Personnel did not think it advisable to sul~mit contracts
the City may not be able to complete because of the costs related to cancella-
tion of same.
Mrs. Long still
felt a contract should have been signed before ~,~loyment. Mr. Waibel con-
curred and suggested cutting a short-term contract for similar situations
in the future. Mr. Johnson also felt a contract, of some type, should have
been approved in June when Mr. Olsen was employed by the City. In response
to Mr. Overson's question, the position is funded through Water account #401.
Also Mr. Hiestand said~the position pays $28,000.00 annual salary with 75%
medical and 4% Cafeteria Plan on base wage.
#1110 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve a Personal Services Contract - Mr.
Dennis Olsen and authorize Mayor Lobe to execute the Contract on behalf of
the City of Bremerton.
#6B - P~, SERVICES ~CT CHA~T,17NE CARPI~XTI'ER, #AB86-378
The exeal)t position of Legal Assistant in the City Attorney's office has been
vacated by the promotion of the former Legal Assistant to Aduinistrative
Assistant in the Fire/Planning Departments. Ms. Charlene Carpenter has
thirteen years of Legal experience and is a Certified Professional Reporter.
Mr. Hiestand encouraged Council approval of this Agreement.
#1193 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to approve a Personal Services Contract - Ms.
Charlene Carpenter and authorize Mayor Lobe to execute the Contract on behalf
of the City of Bremerton.
#6C - RENEWAL OF THAFFIC SI(tXIAL MAI~ (XIglI~_CT WITH KITSAP (XXNIY ~
1987 - #AB86-439
Currently the City of Bremerton provides traffic signal maintenance services
to Kitsap County Read Department by contract. It is proposed to renew the
contract, with the same terms, for 1987. Ms. Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager,
expressed concern with Section 9(a), Pg. #5, - "Hold Harmless" verbiage
whereby the City would agree to defend, indew~ify and save harmless Kitsap
County. Ms. Corrigan, City Attorney stated she could easily amend this
section. Mr. Johnson addressed two issues of concern to include; (1)
Page 1, Section 1, "Equipment Covered" stated "in whatever geographical
location it may be within Kitsap County" which he felt is too open-ended
and wanted Appendix "A" which defines what is covered by this agreement;
(B) Pg. 2, Sec. 2(a), Line 4, strike the slash to read..."and or by the
equil~nent.., etc.
#1533 · M/S/(Johnson/Collins) to approve the renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance
Contract with Pg. 1, Sec. i - "Equipment Covered" modified to limit to
Appendix "A" as attached and Pg. 2, Sec. 2(a) - to delete slash between
the and and or.
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Dece~t)er 10, 1986
Page 3 of 8
#1682 · M/A/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to direct the City Attorney to redraft Sec. 9 - "Hold Harmless" verbiage.
Original Mot ion
C/U/(Carried Unanimously) as amended above.
#6D - FIRE PttDI'IgCFIC~ (I1N'IRALT ~ STATE C~X]ED BUILDING~ IN CITY LIMITS
1987 - ~ A~KIV~I~r, #AB86-460
The State of Washington provides some funding for cities to furnish fire pro-
tection services to State-owned buildings. The 1986 allocation for the City
of Bremerton was $5,065.00. The 1987 allocation is $5,125.00. This amount
is determined by sharing $437,290 Statewide on a per square foot basis.
Ms. Corrigan, City Attorney, noted that this is identical contract as in
1986 but the amount is increase to the City. Ms. McCluskey explained the
square footage has increased minimally due to Olympic College but on build-
ings the State leases, we received the property tax which is more. Mrs.
Long inquired as to whether or not the Bremer Property, since it has become
an asset for Olympic College (State Agency) will be included which Mr. Horn-
ing stated must be researched. He felt the City may not want to pursue,
even if this is the case because property tax means more money to the City.
#1748 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Colvin) to adopt the contract amendment for providing
Fire Protection services for fiscal year 1987 for State of Washington owned
buildings in the City of Bremerton and authorize the Mayor to sign the con-
tract amendment.
#6E - ~ P(IWER EASRV~NT RI~ST, #AB86-445
The request before Council wes tabled two weeks frem the Noven~er meeting
because of questions regarding nta,ber of units that would be served and
remuneration to the City for the requested Easement. Mr. Bill Enger District
Manager/Puget Power explained that the alternate electrical line has been
installed under the Easement granted Haselwood so there is not requirement
that City Council grant Puget Power's request. The purpose for the original
request by Puget Power was to have an Easement in it's own name. Mr. Enger
stated that 80 metered accounts will benefit frm this line however only
4 or 5 are in the City limits. Mrs. Long felt the request was after the fact
but Mr. Enger stated they installed the line and felt safe regarding the
proceudure used.
#1986 ~ M/DI~l)/(Waibel) to approve a request for Easement - Puget Power.
DIED for lack of second.
City Attorney Lorna Corrigan recemuended that Council do not approve the
Easement which would force the City and Puget Power to work out a procedure
in the January Study Session.
#2093 · M/S/C/(Johnson/Crutcher) to deny an Easement requested by Puget Power.
~I~rE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Collins, Colvin,
Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Waibel
Abstain: Long
MOt i on PASSED
#6F - A~ RATES, #AB86-446
As required by ordinance, sul:~nittal of Au~bulance rates increases prior to
December 1, 1986, was done by Olympic/~abulance. However, Council asked
that this issue be tabled for one week to allow an assesmaent of the pro-
posed rate increases. MS. Barbara Boyde, 2938 Pioneer Drive, appealed to
Council to include ambulance transport by Rescue vehicles. The City could
charge the difference not covered by various medical coverages. Mr.
Andrew Paryapa, 1122 Hayward, stated since R-1 Paramedics already ride
ambulance with the rescue vehicle following, it is logical that the City
consider transport with a fee structure. Mr. Robert Schneidler, 921
Pershing, stated he is the Director of Olyr~pic Peninsula Kidney Center,
and verified that the Medicare rates have been cut and they will not accept
assi~,~nt. Ms. Gail Hiestand, Kitsap County Area Agency on Aging, provided a letter
on Medicare allocations/coverage stating Bremerton services are much
higher than surrounding cenmunities. Ms. Hiestand requested that the City
Council make a thorough review of the delivery and financing of emergency
ambulance transporation in Bremerton.
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Decenf0er 10, 1986
Page 4 of 8
Mr. Johnson said the State of Washington law states that if private arbu-
lance is in business, it must be allowed to ccfl~pete and c~,~¥anies only need
to be c~,,¥etitive in their rates and he was unsure that Olyr~pic is at this
time. Mr. Dawkins stated that many areas surrounding Bremerton have Fire
Districts that transport and the charge to the citizen is off-set through
Bond Levies. Ms. Corrigan believed that Bremerton is less expensive than
Seat t le.
Mr. Ray Wiggs, Firefighter/Parsmedic - Bremerton Fire Department, stated he
was requested to do a study of the costs of private arrbulance/transports and/or
Fire departments with ambulance ccubination. The local Fire Districts charge
$1.25 per thousand assessed valuation (some more) for various fon~a~las of
service whereas Bremerton's Medical Levy, recently passed by the voters, is
only .25¢ per thousand. It would be impossible to fund transport at the pre-
sent assessment and he felt the City is not in a position to subsidize. He
said the reason the surrounding areas are less expensive is that the majority
are funded by a cc~rbination of Medicare, Levy funds and set fee, (e.g. $50.00
per transport). Mr. Johnson was interested in reviewing this Study with
Mr. Horning requesting that Mr. Johnson draft an SLI for the February Study
Session.
TAPE #409
#0099 · M/S/FAILR-D/(Long/Colvin) to hold rates at status quo with no increase and
review the possibility of delivery and transport by the City.
· v~rrE: In favor: Long & Colvin
Opposed: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins
Johnson &Horning
Mot ion FAILk~
#0126 · M/S/C/(Johnson/collins) to approve the proposed rate increases for Ambulance
service, Olympic ~T~bulance, with a review by April 1, 1987.
l~rE: 7 - In Favor; Long & Colvin - Opposed
#TA - (~DINAN(~ (FIRST READING) (I~BINING WATER REALTED FdNI~ INIO THE
1K~D, #AB86-461
The proposed Ordinance would formally create the Wastewater Operating Fund
which by apparent oversight has never been done. Also, the combining of
all Water related funds into the Water Operating Fund and all Wastewater
related funds into the Wastewater Operating Fund will enable the City to
provide accounting and financial reporting for the Utilities in a techni-
cally correct format. This ordinance is not intended to co-mingle the
operatings of Wa~te~ and Wastewater. Mr. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer stated
this will allow correction of a technical oversite. Mrs. Long referred to
Page 60 where she interpreted that the accounts are co-mingled with Mr.
Hanna responding, they are not and that the accounts will maintain sepa-
rate identities. He stated the minor change consists of inserting the
word "account" for "fund". MS. Corrigan, defended the change, stating it
would be easier for the public to interpret the funds and that the City
Treasurer carmot transfer funds without the City Council approval. Mrs.
Long stated she could not see the benefit of this ordinance.
#0750 · M/S/C/(Johnson/Dewkins) to approve an Ordinance, First Reading, repealing
Ordinance No. 2291, 3839, 3857, and amending Ordinance No. 3489 and 3836,
cc~rbining the several water related funds within the Water Fund and ccflioin-
ing the several wastewater related funds within and creating the Wastewater
Fund.
I~3IE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin
Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Long
Mot ion PASSIm)
#TB - (I~)INANCE (FIRST RFADING) APPI~DVING AND ADOPTING THE FINANCIAL BIgGer
I~ THE SEVERAL 1~ OF ~ CITY OF ]~ ~ THE FISCAL YEAR 1987, AND
APPI~3PRIATING ~ P2/I3tlvrs SET FCIYIH IN O EA(}I FII~) IN ~ WI~rI RCW
35.33. 075, AB86-462
The Ordinance presented contains the revenue and Appropriations (by Fund) for
the City of Bremreton for fiscal year 1987. Adoption of this Ordinance meets
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the legal requirement to adopt a budget, as specified in ~ 35.33.075.
As presented, the allocations contained herein include the Mayor's Pre-
liminary Budget width amenc~nents identified in City Council Fiscal and
Budget C~,,,ittee Memorandum of November 24, 1986. 1987 Budget Final
Recommendation (on file in the Budget Analyst office). The total proposed
Budget FY87 is $27,667,960. Staff reccamended approval.
Mayor Gene Lobe presented a letter to Council with the following Budget
considerat ions and rect,,,,~ndat ions:
1. The 1987 funding for the Parking Consultant was inadvertantly
omitted. This position is contracted through the beginning
of February 1987. This amounts to $3,000 from the projected
1987 Ending Fund Balance.
2. City Council's decision not to fund the Jsmes Study recccmenda-
tions (at present) does generate other reductions not antici-
pated. Staffing reductions in the Engineering department and
Management realip~nt of "Department Secretary" positions will
require reduction of several individuals salaries. Had the
James Study been implemented these positions would have been
"frozen" until new pay scales caught up with these positions.
City and Civil Service Policies do not provide for "freezing".
The Mayor recc, m,ended savings generated by these salary
reductions be set aside in the General Fund in the amount of
$17,944, and be considered additional to the $189,500 identified
by City Council for "Personnel Issues".
3. The Management Structure of the Police Department, pending the
"Organizational/Operational Review", remain status quo due to
the absence of the Police Chief, who is on Disability leave.
Therefore the proposed RIF of one Captain's position, which
would effect the lower rank structure be postponed until the
results of the Study are cc,~lete.
4. That the Council reconsider raising the B & O Tax which would
slightly impact the local business c~,,,amity, but severely impact
Police and Fire department budgets and services to Bremerton
citizens, with a cc,~,,,itment to "sunset" this tax in the future.
The Mayor feels this is an alternative to the extreme cuts
these two departments will face, if the proposed Budget is
approved.
Mayor Lobe reiterated that the professional study, to be conducted within
the Police department is scheduled to be c(~r~pleted mid-March of 1987.
He noted Pg. 15, Police Working Agreement states under the "Management
Rights" section, that "Reserve Officers" may not be expanded but used
in accordance within the manner and to the extent they have historically
been used. In regard to the Fire department, the Mayor noted that the
citizens supported the recent EV~ Levy with an 82% of the vote in favor
of continuing this service. With vacant positions, the overtime expended
along with proposed cuts in the budget will severely hsn~per the operation
of the Fire department into 1987. He espoused the need to increase the
B & OTax for 1987.
Ms. McCluskey read correspondence from: BRI-L(~. ENTERPRISES, stated raising
the B & O Tax will run businesses out of town; Ms. Lydia C. Cushley, 183
Russell Rd., #116, supported funding the Fire department at full-strength;
Mr. Joe Sewri~ht - Westpark, full funding of Fire department; Ms. Virgi-
nia A. Ray, supported the Paramedic Program; Ma. Mildred Hoyt supported
Rescue I; Mr. Bill Clarke, Downtown Pharmacist, supported full-funding
of Fire department (phone call); Mr. Oreg Peterson, (Phone) opposing any
cut in Fire service/budget; Mr. Richard Cooper, FILLS opposed to "Volunteer"
Fire/Paramedic services; Ms. Myrtle Hanyen supported full-Fire Budget;
Ma. Julie M. Johnson, opposed to reductions/Fire Budget, and two Petitions;
One from the 'rWestpark Council" (17 signatures) to keep Police and Fire
Budgets and services as is; A second Petition from Residents of the FIRS
(47 Signatures) expressing concern of any reductions in the Police and
Fire services or budgets.
Public Testimony follow: Mr. Lou Weir, Downtown Business, was opposed to
any increase in the B & O Tax, however, if it meant reductions in the ~h~er-
gency services, he was in favor of a temporary increase in the B & O tax.
TAPE $409
City Council Rog. Mtg. Minutes
December 10, 1986
Page 6of8
Ms. Kay (~harleston, Kitsap Sr. Alert (Srs. Newspaper) stated the increase
in B & O Tax, proposed by theMayor, is not the problem with downtown decay-
ingbut more the attitude of merchants. She suggested; (a) installation of
benches outside and places inside to sit; (b) no covered bus stops; (c)
comfortable people-place shops; (d) public restrooms; (e) beat-cops; (f)
parking which is angular (will increase nt~rbers of parking stalls); (g) longer
hours, especially for those who work, and (h) well trained clerks/personnel
who care more about those served than visiting. Mr. Robert Schneidler, Presi-
dent of the BremertonAreaChsraber of C~a~rce, does not feel the 2,000 busi-
nesses should pay the shortfall of the City's budget. Mr. Ray Norton, Manager
Kitsap County Bank/Vice-(~arm.-Chamber of Ccan~rce, noted the Chamber represents
400 businesses in the c~,,.unity and felt if the B & O Tax is increased,
there will be an exodus of businesses who, up until now, have remained in
the City. Mr. Andrew Paryapa stated he was opposed to Mr. Dawkins' Parks
Levy support, however, supports Mr. Dawkins' position on raising the B & O
Tax. He cited several businesses moving into the c~,,amity such as Pay &
Pakand Parker's L~rber. He continued, stating that the downtown merchants
and property owners brought this situation on years ago and defeated earlier
attempts to develop downtown Bremerton because of selfishness. He was opposed
to Volunteers and concerned that the Fire Insurance Rates would increase
should the department resort to this type manning schedule. Mr. Paryapa
proposed (1) cuts at management levels; (2) raising the B & O Tax, stating
there will be more exodus of business if the insurance rates increase; (3)
continued develop of Waterfront; (4) Sunsetting the B & O tax, as Mr. Dawkins
proposed, and (5) if tax is raised, used wisely. He criticized that the
$52,000 paid on Waterfront Tower, would have paid for two Police or Fire
personnel.
MS. Ruth Davie, 1511 Park, concurred. She stated the Chattier of CcmT~rce
is critical of raising the B & O Tax however they are remiss in the fact
they did not review the budget and suggest alternatives where the City could
achieve a balance budget without reducing emergency services. She also felt
that the elected officials are not performing. She suggested the elimination
of the Personnel Director at a salary of $40,000, c~¥1ained of the Parks
issue, appearing on the November ballot, allocate enough revenue to properly
staff the City Council and a rnuch needed review of whether or not the City
can afford PSG (Contractor/WastewaterTreatment Plant).
Mr. Joe Hatfield asked Council to consider; (1) no movement of Personnel until
the Study is complete; (2) not cutting the position of one Captain (again,
until the Study is complete because City Council formerly took the position
that if the Study shows the Captain's position is needed it would replace at
the time the Study is completed. Mr. Bob ~ in favor of increase in B & O
to fund the Police and Fire. MS. Lucille Sirrmons, Westpark, asked Council
to consider finding a way to keep the Police & Fire at current levels. MS.
Ruth Graise noted that there are 600 units in Westpark with over 1,000 resi-
dents and they use the Fire department on a regular basis. Mr. DeugBush,
Secretary/Treasurer Teamsters $589, Non-Uniformed E~ployees, asked Council;
(1) to remember that the Non-Uniformed Group was the first, in negotiations
to reccrfmend freezing 1986 salaries and invest $25,000 to do the James Study;
(2) Although the James Study is t~l~orarily on the shelve, keep in mind the
services performed by the Non-Uniform are also critical, such as streets,
lights maintenance, clerical support staff, etc.; (3) Mr. Bush enl~hasized
that the ~yor's original proposal was asst~ning that the James Study would
be inn~diately ir~plemented, and since this is not going to be done, there
were several areas such as Engineering department and the Department Secre-
taries which will take severe cuts in salary, contrary to the Mayor's intent
that no e~p]oyee would lose pay. (4) Although he is not totally in favor
of the B & O Tax, Mr. Bush, spoke in favor of terr~orarily raising this tax
and placing a Sunset clause that the City will need to honor at a future date.
(5) He noted that 3 - 4 individuals, impacted with a large salary decrease
are close to retirement, and this will have further impact on their retire-
ment annunity.
Mr. Joe Stadler, 908 Park Avenue, suggested; (1) making offices out of old
buildings; (2) Although it is a tough decision, increase the B & O, and (3)
offer his services as a Consultant because he knewwhere cuts could be made.
Fire Chief Leonard Marks reiterated his position and concerns in the previous
weeks stating that the $62,000 + $100,000 additional cut was a severe impact on the
Fire Dept. He cited the decrease in personnel, within the Fire department
from 13 per shift (1984) to it's present c~,¥1iment of 11 per shift (1986).
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Chief Marks protested any reduction of manpower below the current 11 men
and predicted that the Insurance Rates, once reviewed by teh Survey and
Rating Bureau, will go up if the City is reduced to a Class 4 or 5 rating.
The system is functioning adequately with 11 men per shift but he could
not ensure this in the future if manning is reduced. He ~,~hasized fire
and aid responses have increased from 600 - 4,000 per year in the past 20
years but the department is at the point of breaking with proposed cuts.
TAPE #409 Mr. Collins stated he will rescind his former position supporting no manage-
ment change in the Police department until the Study is cca~plete as long
as this is accomplished within the first quarter of 1987.
Mrs. Long felt it was the time to redefine the areas of the Budget and
where increases are impacting the City. She noted that the Planning depart-
ment is 9.2 people. Mrs. Long was receptive to Ms. Kay Charleston's sug-
gostions for improving the downtown.
Mr. Crutcher asked Mr. Schneidler, Chamber President, his c~rments on the
possible increase in fire insurance which Mr. Schneidler stated could be a
major liability for area businesses, along with the impact for citizens.
Mr. Crutcher, publicly supported raising the B & O Tax. Mr. Schneidler stated
he and the Chamber are willing to work with the Mayor on a long-term
solution. Mr. Crutcher noted that it is the people that pay sales tax, not
the businessmen. Mr. Colvin stated the question is still, where is the
money going to come frem without raising the B & O Tax. He also would
support raising the B & O Tax on a ten~porary basis to maintain services.
Mr. Horning did not believe the City will cut services without the raise
in taxes, with cooperation of department management and personnel. Mr. Overson
concurred and felt the City is in a similar position as PSNS where they were
forced to cut 1,000 positions but found a way to get the job done.
Mr. Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with the Fire department in cooperat-
ing with Council's solution to start "Volunteer" Firefighting training as an
alternative. And he also was critical of the Police department's action to
send an individual to a school, costing $2,000 for the "Block Watch" pro-
#1102 · M/S/(Collins/colvin) to approve Ordinance, first reading adopting the Finan-
cial Budget for the several funds of the City of Bremerton for the several
funds of the City of Bremerton for the Fiscal Year 1987, and appropriating
the omonnts set forth in each Budget to each fund in accordance with ~
35.33.075 and as stated in the 11/24/86 Budget Ccgmittee memorandum, with
the exception of the Police Captain's position (no reduction) until a review
in April, 1987, and referencing the Mayor's final proposal (letter on file
in the Clerk's office), the addition of:
1. Item #1 - Sufficient Funding Through February, 1987, for the
Parking Consultant, ($3,000) and,
2. Item #2 - Setting aside ($17,944) in the General Fund (savings
generated by salary reductions in Engineering Department and
Department Secretaries demoted to Office Assistant Seniors)
to be added to the $189,500 identified by City Council for
"Personnel Issues".
The $10,000 necessary to keep a Captain (BPD) will come from the 1987
Ending Fund Balance.
#1345 · M/A/(Dawkins) to increase the B & O Tax with a Sunset Clause and that the
Fire & Police be funded at the current level with the balance (approximately
$100,000) be placed in teh C~nulative Reserve. Ms. McCluskey stated that
the amending motion is not compatible with the main motion and is therefore
not appropriate.
~ Motion WI~i~N/(Dawkins).
~: Original M~tion - In favor: Overson, Waibel, Collins, Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Dawkins, Crutcher, Long & Colvin
C~IGINAL IVIYrlC~ PASSED.
#1501 · M/S/C/(Johnson/Crutcher) to fund the Visitor & Convention Bureau - FY87 as
proposed.
I~DTE: In favor: Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Long
Abstain: I)awkins
Mot ion PASSED
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#1540 · M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Waibel) to pass Ordinance #4090, second reading, amend-
ing Section 6 of Ordinance No. 1813, as amended by Ordinances No. 2616, 2834,
3098 and 3316; relating to legal holidays for the City of Bremerton.
With no further business, emetingwas adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
KA_qq-II.I~NL. MECLUSKEY, City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
SPI~XI2ER~I~, President
City Council
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