HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/83Tape 69 Unapproved
~D430 Minutes
September 20, 1983 ~~ ~ B X~
Special meeti,g of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was
held at tbe Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan Building, 500 Pacific,
Ave., Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday, September 20, 1983 at 7:07 p.m. with
Council Vice President Roy Mosely presiding. Also present were: Councilmen
Spencer Homing, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russ Johnson and Mayor Dawkins.
Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Clyde Pachek, Art Anderson and Phil Drouin were
absent.
This meeting was called to gather information regarding Revenue Sharing funds
for I984. The City will receix~e approximately $575,000. Mr. Mosely opened
the meeting for public comment.
Mr. Olney, City Treasurer, discussed $1,0OO carry over and $5,000 interest,
bringing the total to approximately $581,000. He discussed 1983 allocations
to secondary recipients, KCAP Senior Citizens Homesharing/Skills Exchange
Program, $6,1OO, YWCA Alive Program, $13,500 and Kitsap Council on Aging
$10,000~ with the remainder being used for City operations.
Mr. Olney read a letter from O. R. Loftus, Director of KCA outlining services
offered and efforts to reduce expenses. KCA is requesting $10,000 of the
1984 Revenue Sharing funds.
Seleste Ferreira, representing KCAP, discussed the Senior Citizens Home-
sharing program, and are requesting $6,100. Additionally they are requesting
S2,000 for home repair for the low-income elderly. Ms Ferreira discussed
the various programs and services that are operated from the Smith School
building which houses KCAP. Ms Ferreira discussed the deteriorating condition
of the building's roof and stated KCAP is requesting $20,000 of the 1984
Revenue Sharing fund to partially pay the estimated $70,000 repair cost for
the roof. Mr. Homing inquired if donations of materials are accepted. Ms
Ferrerira answered in the affirmative. Mr. Horning requested a list of items
needed. In answer to an inquiry, Ms Ferreira indicated over 43% of recipients
are City residents.
Maryellen Babbitt, inquired if funds are allocated to specifiy areas or to
the general fund? Mr. Olney discussed general fund designations as general
administration, public safety and public libraries. Ms Babbitt suggested
investigating to determine if a portion of the general administration funds
can be allocated to pay the salary of a full time Affirmative Action Officer.
Jeannie Roberts, inquired if guidelines for Revenue Sharing funds are
available, and if so where? Mr. Olney stated guidelines are available in the
City Treasurer's office and City Clerk's office.
Kim Kertson, Program Manager, ALIVE, discussed the YWCA's Alive shelter and
and increase in the services. The YWCA is requesting $16,5OO of Revenue
Sharing funds for the ALIVE shelter in 1984, In answer to an inquiry~ Ms
Kertson stated 49.8% of recipients are City residents. Ms Kertson discussed
referrals from out of county and state and referrals from this shelter.
Brooks Snyder, spoke on behalf of SCARSE and requested $1,500 per month to
rent the Manette school for their organization.
Larry Eyer, Executive Director of KCAP, discussed the condition of the Smith
School building, and $20,000 requested as part of a package for repairs, Mr,
Eyer discussed other areas of potential funding. Mr. Adrian inquired if any
funds have been committed for roof repairs. Mr. Eyers stated $1500 - $2000
have been committed. KCAP has submitted letters to various foundations. They
are hopeful of having a complete package by mid 1984. He discussed 1984
Block Grant funding as being a possible source.
Mr. Olney stated City officials are working on the 1984 bndget at this time,
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ELAINE HENDERSON, kb~b~dihg'