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Home My WebLink About02/05/86TAPE #321 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 5, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 5, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Marty Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, Russ Johnson and Lon Overson and Hank Waibel. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mary Killian and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Council Member Al Coivin. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Dave Parker, of the Sylvan Way Baptist Church, Giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of January 29, 1986, #AB86-043; Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation - Washington Avenue Retaining Wall Project, #AB86-044. · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Johnson) to approve the Consent Agenda Items A and B 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 th~ Council. · M/S/C/U/(johnson/Waibel) on February 5, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Vouchers, #17853 - #17886, in the total amount of $6,148.94 and vouchers, #17861 - 17985 in the total amount of $159,797.94. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Johnson announced an Thursday, February 6, 1986. Investment Committee meeting Mr. Collins reported on the Planning Committee meeting held today at 4:00 p.m. and noted minutes will be distributed shortly. Next meeting is scheduled February 19th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Dawkins reported he spent Monday and Tuesday in 01ympia and that the Legislative Budget Committee prepared a budget to include the Ferry System which was objected to by the State Transportation Department. He stated the money is still appropriated for the demonstration foot-ferry which will be tried on the Bremerton route first and eventually Vashon Island. At one point it was suggested that the State purchase rather than lease which did not win approval. Mr. Waibei commended the citizens and School Bond Levy participants in their passage of the measure stating it was a turn toward a positive attitude for the City. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) REPEALING #3652, ENTITLED "COMMUNITY IMPACT STUDY", #AB86-048 Ms. Killjan, Assistant City Attorney, noted that this ordinance (#3652) was unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, therefore should be repealed. TAPE #321 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 5, 1986 Page 2 of 3 UNAPPROVED DRAFT · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Long) to approve, first reading, an Ordi- nance repealing Ordinance No. 3652 which is codified as B.M.C. 5.03 and entitled "Community Impact Study". PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Don Serry, President of Kitsap Historical Museum, complained that the City was bidding for the Centennial Museum and has not supported the Museum that is currently in operation. Mr. Bill Enger, President Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City Council for it's endorsement of the School Bond Levy issue. Mr. Pete Flynn stated the passage of the Bond Levy was progressive move for the future of the City. Ms. Carol Blakely, 2610 Holman, complained of the recent removal of a Street light in her neighborhood. She stated many of the neighbors are elderly and widowed and was concerned for their safety. Also addressing the issue were, Mr. Albert G. Smith, 2707 Holman and Mr. Paul Halvorson, 2502 Holman who stated he was instrumental in the original placement of the three lights in their area. He stated when the original lights were installed in 1980, the City Engineer assured Mr. Halvorson that this was a partial installation with more lights scheduled. Now they are being removed and he wanted to know why. He requested that the light removed be replaced as soon as possible and the area reassessed as to needs. Mr. Diane Stevens 6130 Elke Rd. N.E. expressed concern for her mother who lives in this neighborhood. ORDINANCE #4015 (EMERGENCY) REFINANCING OF THE 1985 WATERMAIN BANS, #AB86-046 Mr. Bill Duffy, stated the Water Utility's Comprehensive Plan identified the need for replacement of the Utility's major water transmission mains with the next five years as part of the Utility's Infrastructure Replacement Program.' This ordinance, if approved would allow the "BANS" to be reissued for another year. The advantage to staying on BANS vs Bonds is that it is difficult to sell short term bonds and the interest on BANS is 2 to 3 oercent less than bonds. Cc~>~Lo~~-~ Mr. johnson was disturbed that our Bonds Counsei was not ~ ~_~c~,~available when an issue as important as this is being ck~ .~,~ ~- addressed before Council and reauested that he be advised .... __~ - . F'V"Y"-~"~~ Mr. Dully introduced Mr. Richard King, of Foster & Marshal ~--~' who stated this was an excellent time to "roll-over" the Bond anticipation Notes. His firm can offer the City interest rates at 6.77~ which he felt was a good rate and they feel the BFemerton Water Utility is financially sound. · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4015, of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to the combined water and sewerage system of the City; amending Ordinance No. 3887, as amended; and, because of its urgency providing that this ordinance shall take effect immediately. Mr. King gave attention to HR3838 (Rosty I Bill), which would effect cities and counties and have major impact on the issuing of bonds. If notes are declared taxable it will have ma3or ~onsequences on the holders of said bonds. Mr. Dawkins recommended that Council pass a Resolution against HR3838 and contact their elected officials, stating their cOnCernS. TAPE #321 City Council Reg, Mtg. Minutes February 5, 1986 Page 3 of 3 UNAPPROVED DRAFT · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to accept the offer from Foster & Marshal to reissued the "BANS" for a period of one year, Water Utility, contingent on a letter from the City's Bond Counsel concurring with the purchase contract as written. ORDINANCE #4014 (SECOND READING) STREET/SIDEWALK VENDOR'S, #AB86-041 · M/S/C/(Collins/Waibel) to pass Ordinance #4014, second reading, providing for Street/Sidewalk Vendors who engage in business in the City of Bremerton and to regulate their ~ending activities. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Waibel, Collins, Johnson and Homing. Opposed: Crutcher a Long With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: SPENCER HORNING, President City Council KLM/SH:cjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault