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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 15, 1983 ~ !~ 9~'Q~f~~
Special meeting of ~he C~ty Council of the City of Brementon, ~ashington
was held in the Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan Association
building, 500 Pacific Avenue, Tuesday, November 15, 1983 at 7:10 p.m. with
Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were Councilmen
Bill Amo, Spencer Horning, Roy Mosely and Russell Johnson, and City Clerk
Kathleen McCluskey. Mayor Dawkins was present for a portion of the meeting.
Mr. Anderson discussed the purpose of the meeting to received input from
special interest groups in the community. The City will receive approxi-
mately $575,000 with $25,000 to $30,000 to be allocated for community
organizations. The remaining funds will be utilized by City administration.
Mr. Anderson opened the meeting for public participation.
Owen Loftus, Director of KCA, discussed the various services The Kitsap
Council on Aging offers senior citizens, including information and assist-
ance. Mr. Loftus discussed a recent workshop, which was attended by 265
seniors. The Kitsap Council on Aging is requesting $12,000 from 1984
Revenue Sharing Funds.
Patty Carr, Executive Director of the YWCA, discussed the ALIVE Shelter
for battered women and children, 24 hour crisis and information line,
attorney referral, and drop in counseling. Ms Carr discussed number of
individuals assisted to date, with approximately one half being Bremerton
residents. The primary interest of the YWCA is devoted to the ALIVE
Shelter. The YWCA is requesting $16,500 for the ALIVE Shelter.
Kay Charleston, Kitsap Senior Alert, discussed background of the newspaper
and services provided to seniors through printing and distribution. Ms
Charleston discussed rising costs, and need to incorporate for purpose of
selling advertising, at which time contributions decreased. She discussed
equipment needed, and requests $10,000 to continue with the newspaper.
Those speaking in support of the Kitsap Senior Alert were Ellen C. Horn,
Bob Allen and Louis Fontana.
Liz Dubuois, Campfire, discussed the various programs serving boys and girls
Kindergarten through High School. Ms Dubuois discussed eliminating a key
position due to funding cuts, and requests $7,000 for a part time Field
Director.
Kathleen Burgoyne, Friendly Visitor Program, discussed a child abuse pre-
vention project. The project is county wide with approximately one half
of families served residing within the Bremerton city limits. They are
requesting $12,058, which represents one helf of their total budget.
Larry Greene, President of Bremerton Chapter of NAACP, and Judith Laramie
requested funds be set aside to hire a full time Affirmative Action Officer
for the City. Ms Laramie, felt a part-time AAO in conjunction with the County
would be acceptable. Mr. Greene felt a number of community programs would
be dealt with through a full time AAO for the City. Speaking in support of
a full time Affirmative Action Officer for the City were, Maryellen Babbitt,
Nona Landsberry, Larry Robertson, Eve Wri ht and Jean Jackson. Ms Lansberry
suggested a minimum annual salary of $25,~0.
Mr. Anderson thanked the various group representatives, and discussed a
budget hearing scheduled for November 30, 1983 at 6:30 p.m., at which time
Council Revenue Sharing Funds will be allocated. Council members will re-
view and discuss proposals presented at this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
ART~DER~N~~resident
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk