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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AuguSt 3, 1983
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of~%~erton,
Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St.,
Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 3, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with
Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were:
Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy
Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian, Russ Johnson, Mayor
Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and City Clerk McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and the invo-
cation was given by R. Johnson.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of July 20, 25 and 2Z, 1983. AB83-a02.
B. Application for Dancing & Entertainment license submitted by
Ray's Tavern. AB83-403. Correction to minutes of July 27, 1983
indicating Jim Adrian was present.
Motion by J. Adrian and E. Strudivant to approve Consent Agenda
items A and B as corrected, carried unanimously.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Claims for Damages AB83-~0a
Ernie Dickson, amount of $30. Shattered ceramics.
James and Helen Armstrong, amount of $130.1a. Sewer backup.
Ruby Quinn, amount of $64.19. Sewer backup.
Arthur Phillips, amount of $150.92. Scrape on left front of his
vehicle hy too sharp turn of rescue vehicle.
Ralph H. Lipsack, vehicle damage due to rock thrown from street
sweeper. All claims have been sent to insurance, the City Attorney
and appropriate department for reports.
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CLAIMS/VOUCHERS AB83-405
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required
by RCW a2.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been
made available to the Council.
Motion by R. Johnson and C. Pachek as of this date, the Council
does approve for payment vouchers 11706 through 11897 inclusive
in the amount of $223,415.~9 and warrants 11697 and 11898 in amount
of $2,182.85, carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Hayor Dawkins introduced Japanese exchange students and the host
families. Gifts were exchange between the students and Mayor
Dawkins. Emil Reynolds, Sister City Committee, discussed the
exchange student program.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Marty Comfort expressed regrets that ferries officials do not wish
to meet with city officials. Mr. Comfort extended appreciation to
the Mayor and Council for their efforts in this matter and distri-
buted a graph on resistance wave making vs speed of the Issaquah
class ferries.
W. D. Cullimore and Carrio Towne discussed their concerns with in-
creased sewer charges and the e~fect on keeping their rental units
occupied. Mr. C,'~limore questioned differences in increased amounts
~n various bills, and discussed Port Orchard's method of accessing
customers to fund their treatment plant. Mr. Adrian discussed
Council's decision to base increases on consumption in lieu of
accessments. Leo Olney, City Treasurer, discussed break down of
sewer charges for operation and maintenance, and capital improve-
ments. The latest bills reflect increase of sewer charges based
on high winter consumption. Bert Ge~ner discussed city's efforts
to notify consumers of the increase due to construction of the new
trea%ment plant.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
August 3, 1983
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FUSL!C RECOGNITION CONTD
Brooks Snyder discussed Mrs. Lillie William's claim for damages
oT'67 sewer'backup. Mr. Snyder discussed an impound notice for his
vehicle and lack of off-street parking. Mr. Drouin suggested Mr.
Snyder contact his councilman.
ORDINANCE 3858 - 1983 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AB83-397
Mr. Drouin asked the City Treasurer for an explanation of budgeted
funding for the Field Services Mgr. Mr. Olney briefly explained
that due to the Field Service Mgr. supervising a number of depart-
ments, the position will be funded with 25% from the General Fund
and 75~ from Water and Wastewater Utilities. Mr. Drouin discussed
his undegstanling that previously budgeted and subsequent elimina-
tion of two positions was to be the source of funding of the new
position. Ne discussed recent increases of utilities and his objec-
tions to funding the position in this manner.
P.{otion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to table for one week and refer
this to the Finance and Budget Committee, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 3859- IRRIGATION ALLOWANCE/SEWER RATES & CHARGES AB83-~98
Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to pass on second reading, AN
ORDINANCE amending 0rd. 382~ to ensure provisions concerning
adjustments of volumetric charges based on irrigation usage of
metered water are consistent with Ord. 3700 and Ord. 3825,
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 3860 - PRE-ANNEXATION LAND USE & ZONING PLAN AB83-396
Motion by J. Adrian and E. Sturdivant to pass on second reading,
AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 1792 to provide for an addition to the
zoning map and a zone classification subject to conditions for
certain Peal property reasonably expected to be annexed to the
City of Bremerton at a future time. (Blackhawk) carried as follows:
8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Amo).
Recess 6:30 until 6:38 p.m.
ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - WATER & SEWER BOND ORDINANCE AB83-~06
Nr. Olney explained state law requiring Council approval by ordin-
ance for sale of municipal bonds and requirement of accompanying
legal opinion. Mr. Drouin discussed previous Council action for
negotiated bond sale with Foster & Marshall/American Express. Mr.
Olney stated Moody has confirmed an A rating and the'interest rate
will be known at the time of second reading of the ordinance.
Motion by E. Sturdivant and S. Horning to approve on first reading,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to the
oombined water and sewerage system of the City; specifying and
adoptin~ a system or plan of additions and betterments to and
extensions of the combined water and sewerage system of the City;
declaring the estimated cost thereof; authorizing the issuance of
$1h,500,000 par value of "Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, 1983",
for the purpose of providing a part of the funds with which to
pay the cost of carrying out such system or plan,. to capitalize a~
portion of the required reserve in the bond redemption fund for
those bonds, to refund the outstanding "Water and Sewer Revenue
Bond, 1977," of the City, and to pay the cost of issuing and adminis-
terin[ the 1983 bonds; fixing the date, form, interest rates, terms
and covenants of such 1983 bonds; and confirming the sale and ore-
riding for the delivery of such bonds to Foster & Marshall/American
Express !no of Seattle, Washington, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE, 1st Readin~ - BOND REGISTRATION AB83-~07
Mr. Olney discussed passage of federal legislation requiring reg-
istration of tax exempt bonds issued after February, 1983, and
passage of state legislation for cities to issue bearer bonds.
This ordinance enables the city to sell registered bonds. Bond
Council is paid from proceeds of the sale.
Notion by C. Pachek and P. Drouin to approve on finst reading, AN
?RDINANCE adoptin~ a system of registration for obligation~ of
the City, carried unanimously. ..'
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City Council Meeti~ Minutes
August 3, 1983
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AWARD CONTRACTS C-1 & C-6/WASTEWATER FACILITY PROJECT AB83-408
Mr. Baker, Project Manager, stated awarding of contract C-6 has
been pulled pending receipt of DNR tldelands leases.
Motion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to award contract C-1 Treatment
Plant to Kiewit Construction Co., carried unan.imously.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING/WASHINGTON AVEZSTATE ST/VENETA AVE AB83-a09
Mr. Amo discussed his concerns with restricting parking on State St
for one residence. Suggestion was made and discussion followed to
grant restricted parking on the southwest 1/4 portion only.
Motion by R. Mosely and J. Adrian to approve residential permit
parking as request with exception that restrictive parking on State
St. be allowed from the alley to Burwell only. Mr. Drouin felt
individual motions should be made on each petition.
Motion and second withdrawn.
Motion by R. Mosely and B. Amo to approve residential permit park-
ing for west side of State between alley and Burwell St. posted 2
hours, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Drouin).
Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to approve residential permit
parkinB for Washington Ave and Veneta Ave. Mr. Drouin requested
separate motions. Motion and second withdrawn.
Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to approve residential permit
parking for Washington Ave to llth St. P1 and Highland, carried
unanimously.
Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to approve residential permit park-
ing for Veneta Ave., both sides between t0th & llth St., carried
as follows: 8 affirmative, I abstention (Drouin).
ANNUAL STREET RUN AB83-~10
Recuest was made that all agenda bills be initialed by departments
shown under clearance section prior to appearing on the agenda. ~s
McC!uskey stated a memo has been distributed to this effect. The
2~aycr stated the run will start at 6:20 pm when traffic is light.
Motion by C. Pachek and J. Adrian to approve the annual street run
to take place August 20th, carried unanimously.
STREET CLOSURE REQUEST/ANNUAL FOOD FAIR AB83-~ll
The Clerk stated Police and Fire have no objections. Fire Dept.
has requested fire lanes. Police Dept. are requesting hiring of an
off-duty officer for night security.
Motion by S. Horning and B. Amo to approve closure of Pacific Ave.
at designated areas on Sept. 2nd and 3rd for second annual food
fair, carried unanimously.
CC;~PLETION OF CONTRACT #2269 AB83-~12
Motion by B. Amo and E. Sturdivant to accept Contract #2269 for
Intersection Improvements, carried unanimously.
WORD PROCESSING/PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCE PROJECT AB83-ai3
Motion by E. Sturdivant and R. Johnson authorizing bid call for
word processing equipment for Planning and Zoning Ordinance ProjeCt,
carried unanimously.
COUNCIL REPORTS
B. Amo stated the Planning Committee will meet Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.
a~ Denny's, everyone is invited.
P. Drouin stated regular Wastewater Committee meetings are Thurs.
at 9:30 a.m. in Council offices. Questions may be directed to any
committee member. Mr. Drouin discussed bi-monthlv billing and
suggested monthly billing. Mr. Olney outlined additional costs for
monthly billing, which would be passed on to the customers. Mr.
Dreuin asked the Water Supt. to explain the current, and soon to be
implemented, new method of reading meters. Mr. Duffy discussed
the current meter reading procedures and stated the hand held meter
reading devices (new method) will be in use in 30 - 60 days. Mr.
Duffy discussed problems and error that will be eliminated with
the new system.
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August 3, 1983
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COUNCIL REPORTS CONTD
E. Sturdivant stated the Charter Committee is continuing to
address the issue of the Clerk's duties and responsibilities, and
also addressing the issue of Mayor Protem. Selection Committee
is interviewing for the new Personnel Director and a report will
be forwarded to the Mayor.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Mayor Dawkins read letter from the Water Supt. regarding installa-
tion of flood control warning siren at Casad Dam. Testing will
be August 18th starting at 11:00 a.m. for one hour intermittenly.
Purpose of the test is to determine how far sound carries and type
of sound most effective. It is designed to warn residents of a
Flood from the Union River dam. Installation is required to
coincide with WDOE regulations for safety as related to flood warning.
Meeting adjourned at Z:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
~RT IN~ERSON, Council President