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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 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, June 4,
1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing
presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Motrio
Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Mary
Lou Long, A1 ColvAn and Russ Johnson. Also present were
City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen
McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by
President Homing and giving the Invocation was Roy. Jim
Hill of the Neighborhood Christian Center.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #A - Minutes of May 28, 1986 Meeting, #AB86-202.
#0048 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Johnson) to approve Consent Agenda.
CLAIM/WARRANTS 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 the
Council.
#0059
· M/S/C/U/(Collins/Johnson) on June 4, 1986, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further
described as follows; Regular Warrants, #20335 - #20480, in
the total amount of $205,523.90 and Payroll Vouchers in the
total amount of $314,782.47.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Johnson stated the Council- Budget & Fiscal Committee
addressed the problem of closing Sheridan Park Center during
the summer months in the evening.
#0105 ·
M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to approve keeping, open in the,
evening the facility during summer hours, as long as they
(Parks department) remain within their budget.
Mrs. Lon~ addressed topics discussed at Monday's Study
Session to include; (1) recommending a monthly newsletter be
sent out to citizens advising what is happening in City Hall
and what the elected officials are doing. She suggested
funds be designated from Block Grant monies, specifically
the 8109,000 reallocated recently and she will be coming
before Council with an Agenda Bill. She further suggested
that each Councilman be allocated $100.00 per month for an
approximate figure of 810,800 annually. (2) She has met
with citizens and Mr. Joe Fabre', Block Grant Coordinator,
and proposes that the remaining reallocated Block Grant
dollars would be better spent on clean-up of the Manette
Treatment Plant location than downtown waterfront, as
proposed because she felt the city's priority is
misdirected.
Mr. Dawkins commended Bremerton Police Department officers,
specifically Sgt. John Sutton, who lead the effort locally
on the "Torch Race" throughout the State in an effort to
raise 830,000 for the Special Olympics. The goal was
exceeded with figures, to date of $50,000 pledged.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
#1 - The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce requests that
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4th Street from park Avenue to Warren Avenue be closed
for foot traffic only on June 14, 1986, 12:30 p.m.
during "Flag Day" ceremony.
#2 - A 10 KM Walk will start at Oyster Bay Inn at 8:00 a.m.
and will finish there by 5:00 p.m. sponsored by the
Bremerton Town Musicians - "Bremertoner Stadtmusi-
kanten".
PI~CHASE OF STREET SWEEPER FOUR (4) WHEEL, MECHANICAL,
#AB86-205
The two existing pieces of equipment are scheduled for
replacement in 1989 (30-19) and 1992 (30-26). Both sweepers
need extensive rebuilding of major components. The cost to
repair the sweepers exceeds their market value. The
replacement is warranted as a result of one sweeper being
out of service, and the second sweeper is due to go out of
service. Both sweepers will be traded in, with the purchase
of one new sweeper with single engine operation design,
thereby lowering maintenance costs. Street Department
maintenance and reserve rates will not exceed present
budgeting levels, although useful life of the sweeper will
not exceed a maximum of 5 years, thus providing optimum
reliability. Representing Staff were Mr. Brent Turner,
Foreman/Equipment Rental and Mr. Ken Brees, Street
Superintendent. Staff recommended Council approve the
acquisition of 1 new sweeper, not to exceed $98,400, and
surplus existing sweepers. Further the city can use the
City of Seattle's contract and specifications for a cost
savings.
Mr. Turner explained that monies are paid into the Equipment
Reserve Fund which has sufficient funds for this
expenditure. Mr. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple, asked why the
need to purchase a new sweeper, when repairs would give the
City two sweepers with one used for a backup. Mr. Turner
detailed the repairs necessary. He also mentioned that
sweepers are high maintenance items due to the large amounts
of dirt that cannot be trapped by filters. He felt with
trade or selling the existing sweepers by bid, would
generate enough money that the new sweeper would only cost
approximately $68,000. Mrs. Ruth Davies, 1511 Park Avenue,
felt the present equipment should be repaired. Mr. Stan
Christensen, 419 Plum, felt $98,400 was a lot to spend on
one piece of equipment with a short life-span and thought
the cost to repair, which should give 2 more years life to
each sweeper, was more cost effective.
Mr. Horninq asked, if repaired, when would the City expect
more major repairs with Mr. Turner stating a year or two.
Mr. Brees noted that the Street department already spent
12,000 in repairs two years ago and it will be an ongoing
problem. Mr. Overson asked what percentage of the reserve
funding account will be expanded with this purchase with Mr.
Turner stating approximately 50~. Mr. Dawkins clarified
that money is specifically set aside from rent receipts into
Equipment Rental for replacement of large-ticket items.
Mrs. Long noted that repairs now would be approximately a
$10,000 savings over a two year period of time and was in
favor of repairing. Mr. Colvin felt the City should have at
least one back up unit and could not see surplusing both
sweepers presently in the fund. Others agreed and it was
pointed out that even a new piece of equipment could break
down leaving no backup unit to do the job when needed. Mr.
Waibel felt he would not consider approving this acquisition
without more information to determine cost effectiveness.
Mr. Collins questioned in detail the cost of repair.
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· H/S/C/(Waibel/Collins) to disapprove of the purchase request
for one new stret sweeper from Equipment Reserve Fund.
Mr. Brees stated if Council wants to repair he would abide
by the decision, however a decision has to be made to put
the existing equipment in running order. Mr. Glenn
Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, felt Council should stand by it's
discussion and maintain at least two sweepers because
equipment failures are a constant hazard. He suggested
keeping the best of the two.
VOTE: In favor: Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Long, Colvin,
& Homing
Opposed: Johnson, Overson & Dawkins
Motion PASSED to disapprove acquisition of new sweeper.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mrs. Ruth Davis, 1511 Park Avenue, read an open letter
crttizing elected officials and certain staff, based on a
newspaper article appearing in the The Bremerton Sun,
January 5, 1986, regarding the recent State Audit. She felt
the public is not being kept informed and mentioned
specifics (on file in the City Clerk's office). She asked
that; (1) Monies be earmarked for a monthly newsletter to
citizens outlining what the City is doing and what is
pending; (2) A List of all City positions and salary levels
to include contracted positions, civil service, elected and
appointed personnel on Boards of City government as of this
date.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST - WASTEWATER FACILITY CAPITAL
PROJECT, #AB86-206
Mr. Les Sigiin, Budget Analyst, noted that for 1984 and 1985
the full $45,000,000 (originally estimated for the
Wastewater Facility Capital Project) was budgeted. In
preparing recommendations for the 1986 Budget, the Budget
Analyst expressed concern about the practice of budgeting
the entire project cost year after year. It not only
inflated the City's budget unrealistically, but also
provided administrators with expenditure authorization which
far exceeded reasonable annual requirements. Working with
project staff, a budget was developed to realistically
depict anticipated financial activity for 1986. This budget
assumed that several project elements in progress during
1985 would be completed and paid for in 1985. Any money
remaining in the project fund which was not specifically
designated to project elements was identified as Ending Fund
Balance. Of the 1985 "in progress" project elements,
approved work and/or payments had to be carried over into
1986. The amount of this work totals $647,052. The Budget
Adjustment Request will move Ending Fund Balance monies into
the appropriate expenditure accounts to address this
carryover. Even though this action falls under the area of
"administrative housekeeping", it does require City Council
approval under Ordinance #3954.
Mr. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, suggested the City set up a
land bank which when a parcel is no longer of service to a
department another can take option for use. Mr. Homing
stated that discussion must be about the issue on the agenda
and ruled him out of order. In response to questioning Mr.
Si~lin stated there would be another budget adjustment at
mid-year. Mrs. Lonq stated she.spent approximately two
hours with the City Treasurer and Mr. Siglin, reviewing the
budget adjustments on the agenda and while appreciative of
their time, was still unsure of the intent. Mr. Johnson
explained that in order to have the resources to pay for
goods and services, adjustments are in order periodically
according to the Budget Control Ordinance.
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#2737
· M/S/C/(Crutcher/Johnson) to approve the Budget Adjustment
Request - Wastewater Facility Capital Project, appropriating
8647,052 of Wastewater Facility Capital Project Ending Fund
Balance money to various expenditure accounts for payment of
various project elemen~ work costs.
VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waib~l,
Collins, Colvin, Johnson & Homing
Abstain: Long
Motion PASSED.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION (Cont.}
Mr. Glenn Vockrodt, -1409 Marlow, President of both the
Manette Neighborhood and Council of Neighborhoods, stated
that he wanted to bring to Council's attention that during
the construction of the new Wastewater Facility, streets in
his neighborhood were in bad disrepair. He made a report to
his representative (previous Council Member Mosely) and last
heard it was in litigation. Mr. Waibel, asked if he could
obtain a copy of Mr. Vockrodt's inquiry and would follow-up
on his complaint.
Recessed at 6:40 - 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION - HARRY NEIMAN, WATER UTILITY
Mr. Bill DuffV, Water Utility Superintendent, read a
Certificate in honor of Mr. Harry Neiman's 26 years service
as an Operator in the Utility who retired at the end of May.
SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SP 1-86 FOR PERRY BROCHNER,
924 SHORE DRIVE, #AB86-209
Mr. HorninU asked the Conflict of Interest/Appearance of
Fairness questions with all Council remaining seated.
Mr. Dave Hanna presented staff report stating that Mr.
Brochner has made application for a Shoreline Conditional
Use Permit to structurally alter and expand a nonconforming
residence at 924 Shore Drive. The Bremerton Shoreline
Master Progrm requires a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
for the structural alteration or expansion of a
nonconforming structure. The proposed project does involve
a second story addition which is seen as an encroachment
into the required setback therein necessitating the
application for a Shoreline Variance (also on the agenda).
The Master Program exempts the construction of a single
family residence in the designated shoreline however single
family structures do need to comply with the setback and
other provisions contained in the local Master Program.
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Mr. Hanna stated that it is the Planning Commission's
opinion that since the structure was built before 1977 at
15' from high water mark and that a Shoreline Permit
requires 25', a Shoreline conditonal use must be obtained.
Further since this is to merely add a second story of a
building, presently nonconforming, the Commission felt the
four conditions have been met. Mr. Vockrodt, stated there
are several narrow, short lots on Shore Drive and that the
adjacent lot, to the south has no structure on it. Mr.
Johnson felt that building up would limit public view of the
water. It was pointed out that the applicant could built up
to 25' in height but plans are within 24' in height. Mr.
Brocknet defended his position stating that houses across
the street are positioned very high and felt it would not
impair view. Mrs. Long supported that applicant's position
and felt this would enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Crutcher
thought since he notified his neighbors of his plans, they
would be here to object:had they found any problem.
· M/S/C/(Collins/Long) to grant a Shoreline Conditional Use
Permit SP 1-86 for Perry Brocknet 924 Shore Drive.
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VOTE: In favor:
Opposed:
Motion PASSED.
Dawkins, Crutcher, Wa-ibel, Collins,
Long, Colvin &Horning
Johnson & Overson
SHORELINE VARIANCE FOR PERRY BROCHNER SL-2-86, 924 SHORE
DRIVE, #AB86-210
To reduce the required setback from the ordinary high water
mark from 25 feet to 15 feet in order to allow a second
story addition to an existing nonconforming structure. The
City Council is reminded that this variance application is
in conjunction with a pending Shoreline Conditional Use
Permit Application which would permit the structural
alteration or expansion of the conforming structure. Mr.
Hanna again presented staff report. He pointed out that
Planning Commission felt that when building originally was
constructed it did not meet the requirements of a 25'
setback from the high water mark. Applicant was advised
that if he altered his plan to conform to the required
setback he would not need to have a variance. Following
City Council action, this variance request will be
transferred to the State Department of Ecology and the State
Attorney General for their review and concurrence.
Again, Mr. Vockrodt opposed granting a variance for the same
reasons he opposed the Shoreline Conditional Use Permit. He
felt that when applicants bought the property they must have
been aware of the restrictions. Mrs. Brochner advised
Council and Mr. Vockrodt that she was born in the subject
residence and later she and her husband purchased the
residence from her parents. Mr. Hanna noted that Council,
as recent as 3 years ago, approved a Shoreline Variance on a
residence 6 lots away. Mr. Johnson reminded constituents
that the purpose of the Shoreline Act was to preserve the
views for all public to enjoy. Mrs. Lonq again felt this
would improve, not degrade the neighborhood. Mr. Johnson
felt he could not honestly say it meets the 4 conditions
which is the basis of granting approval. Mr. Bill
Broughton, City Attorney, felt that it could show it'meets
the conditions due to the fact that most of the lot is
tidelands.
#0940 · M/S/C/(Long/Collins) to approve a request for a Shoreline
Variance - 924 Shore Drive, applicant Mr. a Mrs. Perry
Brochner, #SL-2-86.
VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel,
Collins, Long, Colvin a Homing
Opposed: Johnson
Motion PASSED.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST - WASTEWATER FACILITY CAPITAL
PROJECT - BAN'S REDEMPTION, #AB86-207
Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN's)'for the Wastewater Facility
Capital Project in the amount of $7,578,93?.50, came due and
were paid in March, 1986. This redemption was anticipated
to occur early 1985 but was delayed until the due date by
the last-minute receipt of the Navy's share of capital costs
$6,258,739. The remainder of money used for BAN's
redemption came from excess Beginning Fund Balance $780,474
and a portion of the budgeted/projected Ending Fund Balance
8539,725. In order to be in compliance with the Budget
Control Ordinance #3964 confirming appropriation of
expenditures by City Council is required. Budget Anaylst
Les Siglin noted that complete compliance will occur with a
mid-year adjustment and amendment of Ordinance #4003 - 1986
Budget Ordinance which should occur during June or July.
Mr. Stan-Christensen asked why Council has public testimony
before they know the merits of the discussion. He suggested
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that they allow second input after all testimony is in and
Council has the opportunity to address the issue. Mr.
Homing noted that a review of Councilsprocedures will soon
be under way and asked Mr. Johnson to make note.
Mr. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple, asked for clarification of how
the Wastewater program got behind with Mr. Hornin~
explaining that it was not behind but instead of paying the
BAN's off during 1985 the City waited until it receipted the
Navy's portion of the construction to off-set payment.
#1218
· M/S/C/U/(Overson/Waibel) to approve a Budget Adjustment Re-
quest appropriating $539,725 of the Wastewater Facility
Capital Project projected Ending Fund Balance money to Debt
Service accounts for payment of Bond Anticipation Notes.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST - MUNICIPAL COURT, #AB86-208
During City Council 1986 Budget Hearings, .5 Fulltime
Equivalent of a Legal Technicai I postion was deleted from
teh Municiap Court authorized staffing. -The Court's
salaries were reduced by $11,400 and the On-Departmental
Operations Ending Fund Balance was inctreased by $11,400.
In it's Statements of Legislative Intent, City Council
identified that it would consider reinstatement and
refunding of the Legal Technicain for the full year if the
Municipal Court was achieving it's projected revenues at
Mdi-year. As demonstrated to the City Council at it's May
Study Session, revenue is being colelcted as projected. The
Municipal Court Administrator indicates that the retention
of this Legal Technician I position is necessary to insure
continued revenue generation at the current level. In order
for the City Council to reinstate and refund this position,
it must approve the amendment of Municipal Court's
Authorized Staffing to provide 2.0 Legal Technician I's and
authorize the City Treasurer to transfer funds from Ending
Fund Balance to Municipal Court Salaries & Wages-Regular.
Mr. Johnson noted that Council woul'd be in error by not
honoring it's agreement. The Municipal Court Administrator
did generate the revenues projected and met the condition
imposed by the SLI's.
#1357
· M/S/C/U/(Long/Colvin) to approve Budget Admustment Request -
Municipal Court, to decrease Non-Departmental Operations
Ending Fund Baioance by $11,400 and increase Municiapl
Court's Salaries & Wages-Regular by 811,400.
#1364
· M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Johnson) to approve the amendment of Munici-
pal Court's Authorized staffing to provide for 2.0 Legal
Technician I positions.
ORDINANCE #4053 (SECOND READING) WATER DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION FINANCING, #AB86-190
Mr. Stan Christensen asked if passage of this ordinance
would increase water-sewer bills. Mr. Hornin~ stated no
Council member could say that an increase will not occur
however passage of this ordinance will not cause increases.
Mr. Johnson noted that the State required relocation of our
watermain through Gorst which is the City's responsibility.
Mr. Roy McGinnis concurred with Mr. Christensen that he was
concerned about possible increases to utility bills.
#1657 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Johnson) to pass Ordinance #4053, second
reading, of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to
the combined water and sewerage system of the City; amending
Ordinance No. 3887, as amended; authorizing the issuance
asnd sale from time to time of water and sewer revenue bond
anticipation notes of the City in the principal amount of
not to exceed $4,000,000: providing the form, terms and
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conditions upon 'the issuance of such notes; and designating
the City Treasurer to sell and deliver the notes and to fix
their dates, maximum term, interest rates, maturities and
other provisions consistent with this ordinance.
Wi~h no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
KATHLEEN MCCLUS~ity Clerk
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