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CITY CO , SSIO ERS MEE IN
FEBRUARY 23, 1982
Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton,
Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239
Fourth Street, on Tuesday, February 23, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with
Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob
Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Rattleart Mandio and City Attorney
Bill Broughton. Also present were members of the press and radio.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegi. ance and the Invoca-
tion was given by Pastor Robertson of the Emmanuel Apostol. ic Church.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982
Motion by Mayor Nelsou and Conm~issioner Swanson to approve the minutes
of February 16, 1982 as presented, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson,
yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; Conm~issioner Stewart abstained due to
absence at last week's meeting.
SEPAhTIONS
Ken Vegas, Extra Help, General Facilities, terminated 2-12-82
Lewis W. Davis, Extra Help, Terminated 2-19-82, Community service
completed
Dorothy Smith, Planner I, Planning Dept., Retirement effective
2-26-82
PROPOSEB CIVIL SERVICE RULE CHANGES
Clerk read memo from Personnel Director regarding three proposed
C~vil Service Rule changes which were approved by the Civil Service
Commission on February 18, 1982. Mr. Tiberio, Personnel Director
and Mr. Bob Mussman, spokesman for the Civil Service Commission,
answered questions from the Commissioners.
Mary Lou Long,stated she felt this was a step in the wrong direction,
that it was going to lower the requirements and qualified persons
would not be hired. She then read a letter dated 12-4-75 quoting a
legal opinion regarding the Civil Service and the City Charter.
Commissioner Stewart stated he was in favor of this proposed change
allowing elected officials to hire their own department heads, that
in a lot of cases he has lost very qualified people due to the length
of time involved in the Civil Service process. He did net feel that
it would lessen the quality of personnel hired, as they would still
be required to meet the job requirements.
~ary Heath, Equipment Rental Supervisor, stated some off his former
employees had placed high on the register, but after being placed on
the job, did not actually have a good performance, stating tile test-
ing was not all that conclusive.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Co~lissioner Stewart ~o approve the
recommendations of the Civil Service Commission on the following
issues: (1) Reduction in Force and Reinstatement; (2) Employment
Policy - Confidential Secretaries {~o Elected City Officials; {3)
Employment Policy Department Beads, carried unanimonsly.
~1428 9:30 A.H. - PUBLIC RECOGNITIfON
Mike Denton, again requested ~e-consideration of his proposed fees
for licenses of amusement devices. He s~ahed a Task Force Committee
had been formed by the Tavern Association and they would be contact-
ing ~4ayor Nelson in the near future.
City Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Two
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS:
C~mmissioner Stewart stated he was glad to see that the recent
insurance proposal had resulted in such a large savings to the City.
Mayor Nelson stated it represented approximately $78,000 savings and
complimented the City Clerk and her staff for their cooperation and
efforts getting the insurance package together.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to recormnend Louise
Shingleton and Rita Rae Schneider to the Planning CoDmission Board,
carried unanimously.
Mayor Nelson stated he had asked Mr. Dave Patmon, Communications
Supervisor, to come before council at this time and discuss certain
situations that had arisen withiu his department. Mr. Patmon stated
that he was requesting certain revenue adjustments for his depart-
merit since becoming an enterprise fund the first of the year.
He felt that some city departments had not reacted favorably to
this change and they were not being utilized to the fullest from
within.and requested the Conm~issioners support.
Commissioner Stewart stated he had his support and that he had
asked for services from Communications with good results. He
stated it is hard getting up to speed and perhaps rates should be
adjusted to help cover costs.
Mr. Patmon stated they want the challenge of being an enterpzise
department and to do a good job when called upon.
CLAIM EOR DAMAGES L. L. WRIGHT
Clerk presented a Claim for Damages on behalf of L. L. Wright
in the estimated amount of $200 for fence damage. Department report
indicated the possibility of vandalism being involved. This will
be referred to the insurance company for handling.
CLAIM FOR DAmaGES - ROBERT D. HEMMINGSON
Clerk presented a Claim for Damages on behalf of Robert D. Hemmingson
in an estimated amount of $213 for truck repairs due to a falling
city street sign. A request for a department report has been made
and this claim will be forwarded to the insurance company for handling.
APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB ]DRIVER LICENSE - Curtis Ward Young
~]erk presented an Application for Taxicab Driver License on behalf
of Curtis W. Young which had been approved by the Police Department.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve time
application, carried unanimously.
APPLICATIONS FOR ATTENDANT LICENSE Chun S. Raven - Debra Jo Mezei
Clerk presented applications for Attendant License for Chun S. Raven
and Debra Joe Mezei which had been approved by the Police Department.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the
app].ications as presented, carried unanimously.
DSHS LETTER RE KITSAP RESOURCES CONSOLIDATED FUNDING
Clerk read a letter from DSHS stating that funding had been approved
for the construction of an addition to the community mental health
center in Bremerton at Union & Werner. This is for information
purposes and will be kept on file.
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LETTER FROM KITSAP COUNCIL ON AGING RE REVENUE SttARING FUNDS
Cl~r'~ read a letter from the Council on Aging requesting issuance
of the $6000 allocation from revenue sharing for the year 1982.
Discussion followed and it was felt that these payments should con-
tinue to be made on a quarterly basis. Hotion by Mayor Nelson and
Conm~issioner Stewart to continue monthly payments of revenue shar-
ing funds, and to ask for monthly reports, c. arried unanimously.
LETTER FROM MR. & MRS. CHRISIrNL~N RE BICYCLES
Clerk read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Christman stating their views
concerning bicycle use and this will be forwarded to the Bicycle
Co~mlittee as input in determination of future issues.
MiCROFICHE CONTP~ACT DATA PROCESSING
Clerk read a memo from Data Processing requesting authorization to
enter into a microfiche contract with U.S. Datacorp for services.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the
contract, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS I~DAR UNIT
Clerk read memo from City Engineer requesting a Muniquip Corp. Radar
Timer, tlewlett Packard #35 Calculator and a Hewlett Packard ~i25C
Calculator, be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest
of the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve
the request to surplus the above items, carried unanimously.
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FEES
Clerk read memo from City Engineer regarding Sanitary Sewer Connection
Peas indicating this was an automatic increase based on the current
CPI fo~: November 1981.
Mrs. Walturine Taylp_r_ asked the council if this would represent an
t=icrease on local sewer bills. iet was explained it is for connections onl.y.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the increase
in sewer connection fees as presented, carried unanimously.
10:00 A.M. BID OPENING - ASPHALT PAVING MATERIALS
~'Grvice Puel Co. Inc., Bid Bond, Total bid $61,556.50
Ace Paving Co. Inc., Bid Bond, Total bid $59,887.50
Motion by Commissioner Swanson to approve the awarding of the bid to
the lowest bidder upon review and approval by the ~appropriate depart-
ment, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS VEHICLES - EQUIPMENT RENTAL
C~Yerk read memo from Equipment Rental regarding disposing of vehicles
that have been declared surplus by the Council and that the City has
no use for at this time. It was felt that they should be disposed
of now, rather than waiting for the annual auction. Discussion followed
and the possibility of using the local auction service was considered.
City Clerk is to leok into this matter.
BID CALL - PROTECTIVE VESTS
{lerk read a memo from Po~il. ce Department requesting a bid call for
25 protective vests for the patrol offices. Motion by Mayor Nelson
and Co~m~issioner Stewart to approve calling for bids for the vests,
carried unanimously.
City Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Four
RESOLUTIONS NO. 1929 & 1930 RE RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREAS
Clerk presented Resolutions No. 1929 and 1930 relating to designa-
tion of residential parking areas for approval. Zone 32 is designa-
ted as the south side of 9th Street between Chester and Broadway
and Zone 33 is the 1500 block of Fourth Street, between Veneta
and Anoka Streets. Motion by Conmissioners Stewart and Swanson to
approve the Resolutions as presented, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1931 RE PETTY CASH FUND
Clerk read {{ resolution establishing a petty cash system and estaL-
lishing guidelines. Motidn by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson
~o approve the resolution as presented, carried unanimously.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE SEWER CONNECTIONS
This proposed reolution was one previously submitted by Mary Lou
Long and was rescheduled at this time for furhher discussion. City
Attorney Bill Broughton asked Mrs. Long about the status of her law-
suit concerning an issue similar to this resolution. She replied
that due to expenses, she was doing her own representation on the
case and that it was still in litigation. Motion by Mayor Nelson
and Commissioner Swanson to table further discussion on this resolu-
tion until a final legal decision has been handed down to Mrs. Long
on her current lawsuit. Motion died for lack of second.
Conm~issioner Swanson stated he would like to have the motj_on with-
drawn in order to ask the City Attorney to review Certain conditions
of the resolution and return in 'two weeks with a recommendation.
Motion by Co~rm~issioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to allow the City
Attorney two weeks to study the resolution and further investigate
the issue, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes, Conm~issioner
Stewart, no, Commissioner Swanson, yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3681 RE B & O TAX, for 2nd reading
Clerk read Ordinance No. 3681 re].ating to Business and Occupational
and the rates thereof. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor
Nelson to approve on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson
yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no.
Mr. Jim Strait reread a letter to the council indicating that in his
o"~flnion the reduction should/~S~e taken place until other sources
of funding had been secured. He stated the City still has not shown
what areas of cutback this will affect.
Mary Lou Lung,stated the Bay Area Neighborhood is in support of
Mr. Strait's comments.
Harry Jens, 2708 Perry Avenue, felt the lowering of the B & O Tax
was a discrimination when other selected areas had recently been
increased.
Co~nissioner Swanson stated that he was looking into areas of lighting
cutback with Puget Power due to this recent loss of revenue.
Mrs. Penman, was opposed to the cutback, feeling it was only to the
benefit of the businessman and not the citizens.
Kirby Smith, did not understand how a cut in B & O was going to help
the consumer at all.
City Con~nissioners Meeting
February 2~ 1982
Page Five
B & O ORDINANCE CONTINUED:
Ruth Davy,feels quality of life and consistency of services off{.!red
ms important and that this lowering of tax will drive businesses
away.
Shirley VanHoover, discussed the comparison figures previously
presented on Bellevue and Seattle, stating they were richer
communities than Bremerton and bring in more revenue.
Mx[_s. Joyce Sisk, felt the businessmen left in Bremerton should be
treated fair and given a tax break.
Commissioner Swanson hoped that the council would seriously consider
soliciting B & O Tax from contractors employed on federal property
working within tile city limits.
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Side HEARING LID ALLEY, 8th - 9th, Warren- Broadway
i Clerk read letters from Mr. Shaw, Mr. Pete Heinrich and M~S.
~0825 Evelyn Hoover opposing the formation of the LID. Commissioner
Stewart stated he had received some telephone calls from the neighbors
who were inquiring into stopping the proceedings on the basis they
were not aware of the cost prior to signing the petition to form
the LID.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the
LID as presented.
Discussion:
Mr. Jim Adrian, stated he had an investment in property affected
by the LID. He had contacted 12 property owners and there were
10 opposing it based on the cost figures supplied. He requested
council to extend the final decision for three weeks to be able to
submit a petition to stop the LID.
Jack Grimes, 812 Broadway, stated his assessment amounted to $4129
and felt that the property owners were being over-assessed, that the
City had an obligation for a share of the cost due to the poor
condition of the alley.
First nh%tion vo~ed dov~l u~animous~6tion by Commissioners Stewart and
Swanson to recess the hearing for three weeks to give the property
owners time to work out costs and return to council on March 16, 1982
at 10:30 a.m., carried nnanimously.
{~li 31 I.'REEHOLDERS ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Mayor Nelson opened the discussion for proposed Freeholders Ordinance.
He stated that no decision would be reached this morning as the
council meeting would be reconvened this evening for further dis-
cussion.
Mrs. Penman, 630 Bertha, stated she was opposed to the initiative
creating a 9 member council and wished to have this initiative put
on again with the freeholders recommendation on a ballot for another
vote.
Mr. Charles Ullock opposed the discussion stating the facts should be
relating the freeholders issue oniy.
Mayor Nelson stated he felt the two issues were hied together and
would allow testimony on both issues.
City Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Six
FREEHOLDERS DISCUSSION CONTINUED:
Mary Lou Long, stated she felt the council should support the
wishes of the people when they want a nine rnember council and feels
that a freeholders election is a step backward
Walterine Taylor, stated she voted for a change of council and did
not know if she was for the freeholders election or not.
~_Rollman, 3264 Halverson, stated he voted for the change in govern-
ment and did not feel nine members would be taken over by special
interest groups.
~1500 ~irby Smith,1515 7th, stated he was in favor of the freeholders
election. He felt nine members on the council were too many, five
would be better.
Dean Hendricks, representing building tradesmen, supported the
freeholders election based on what is now in effect.
Charles Ullock,was in opposition to the freeholders election fecling
there would be a lot of pressure put on the members by special inter-
est groups.
Glen Vockrodt, 1409 Marlowe, discussed the description of 'lfree-
holders" and their duties. He stated the amendment change will
do the same job.
Ruth Davy, 1511 Park, does not believe there should be any delay
in implementation of the new amendment change as w}ted in by the
ci ti zens.
{i1852 ivan Trimble, 2504 Cherry Place, stated he had worked on the
committee for the amendment change for over two years and felt they
had done sufficient groundwork and notices.
Elizabeth Buhl, 1722 High Avenue, felt she was more confused uow than
be~fore. She ~id not understand the present council would be abolished
and be replaced by nine different persons.
C_huck Moore,stated he lived at McKenna Falls in Precinct 35. The
County oridinally put him in the Sunnyslope precinct and finally
realized their error.
M~orrie Dawkins, 545 4th, feels a charter change should be done
carefully, citing the situation in Seattle. He was in support of
the Freeholders election.
Elsie Scott, east Bremerton resident, favored the freeholders election.
Harry Jens, 2708 Perry Avenue, felt freeholders election is added
expense but would be in favor of an alternative proposal, if done
at a regular election time to be more cost-effective.
Robbie Robinson, Fifth Street, feels a change in form of government
Kas been need for a long time and is in favor of freeholders election.
City Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Seven
FREEHOLDERS ORDINANCE DISCUSSION CONTINUED:
Mrs. Penman, again expressed her support of the freeholders
~lection.
~2329 Mary Lou Long, stated it appeared a lot of people were interested
in the freeholders election that do not have much information.
Conm~issioner Swanson stated he felt it appropriate to hold the
con~ents of the con~nissioners until all testimony has been received at
this evening's scheduled hearing.
~2354 ~P~iJ~NCE NO. 3681 - B & 0 TAX, for seeend reading
Clerk r~a~lP~ain~!~ce No. 3681 amending Ordinances i~l~l~--Se~".~
VOID - 2136, Sac. 1; 290rr"'Se-cr--~;_~173, S~c. 1; and'~41'S~2e'o~ifieS
BMC 5.02.020 relating to Bus~H~'~='andi. e~cupational and the rat6s
lPlicate thereof, for second ~adi-~l."'Motion b~;'i~6~missio~l Stewart and
if°rma' Mayor Eels -~e on sec~eading, carried
~'>~1 3vil~se"~ yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Sw~Z781i, no.
ORDINANCE RE AUCTIONEERS LICENSE, for first reading
~lerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 970 to provide that
auctioneers with a permanent place of business in the City of
Eremarten shall not be subject to the special auction license provid-
ed for in Section No. 4 of Ordinance No. 970. Motion by Mayor Nelson
and Commissioner Stewart, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes;
Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
ORDINANCE RE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, for first reading
Clerk presented AN ORDINANCE relating to contracting in<iebtedness;
providing for the issuance, specifying the maturities, maximum eff-
ective interest rate, terms and covenants of $550,000 par value of
"Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 1982," authorized by tile
qualified voters of the City at a special election held therein
pursuant to Ordinance No. 3595; establishing a bond redemption fund
arid a construction fund; and providing for' tile sale of such bonds.
Commissioner Stewart stated his concern again over going to market
at this time with the high interest rates arid discussed the possibility
of a short-term, low interest loan.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass the ordinance
on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commiss-
ioner Stewart, yes; Co~mnissioner Swanson, yes.
EXPENSE CLAIM - V. BATTE~IAN
Clerk presented an Expense Claim on behalf of V. Batterman in the
amount of $17.01, stating that the original claim with attached re-
ceipts had been misplaced and she was requesting approval at this
time. Hotion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve
the claim for payment, carried unanimously.
BILLS - CLAIMS
~otion by Commissioners S~ewart and Swanson to approve special warrants
~1651 - #1652 in the amount of $41,613.04 and Regular warrants #01804-
#01988 in the amount of $161,502.55, audited by the City Auditor,
carried unanimously.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve Retirement
Fund for Febrmary in the amount of $3313.23, FICA Claim in the amount
of $9376.67 and Payroll in the amount of $202~315.21, carried unani-
mously.
Meeting adjourned to 7:30 P.M. for continuation of Freeholders
discussion.
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City Conunissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
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7:30 P.M. - RECONVENED MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF FREEHOLDERS ISSUiii
Mayor Nelson opened the meeting. Those present in addition were,
Conunissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen
Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton.
Mayor Nelson stated that this afternoon Commissioner Stewart had
secured a short-term loan for the Fire Station at an interest rate
of 8.45%.
Conm~issioner Stewart stated that he felt the interest rates were
on their way down and it was to the best advantage of the City to
take this route at this time.
Motion by Com~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to secure the funds
necessary for the Fire Station through a short-term low interest
loan of 8.45% and to rescind the motion to appreve going to bond
market made earlier this morning, carried unanimously.
FREEHOLDERS DISCUSSION
9'7R~s~nbauqh, stated tie was a member . of the charter amendment
conunittee, stressed that everything was constitutional. Talked
against the freeholders election.
James R.Penman, registered voter, is in favor of the freeholders
~'l~'~ction, feels that the initiative as written is unconstitutional.
Would like to see the present council remain in full term.
P, uss Johnson, voted for the initiative change and felt it should
not be challenged. He wants a council member representing his area.
Barbara Bealm~, registered voter, stated she was in favor of the
freeholders election.
Tim Penman, 3121 Preble Street, did not have opportunity to give
input into charter amendment and would like the freeholders election.
Paula Miller, registered voter, had voted for the charter amendment
bit did not understand what she was voting for, she was in favor of
tile freeholders election.
~0610 E. L. Sturdivant, 3231 Halverson, was associated with the charter
amendment committee since it began. He quoted from the RCW re
freeholders election. fie discussed the cost of running a freeholder
election and questioned where the funds would come from. He felt
the nine member council could handle the same function as the free-
holders in re-writing the charter. PIe stressed that it is the
obligation of the current officials to accept the responsibility to
prepare for the change as voted in by the citizens.
Walt Conolley, 2540 E. Phinney Bay Place, does r:ot want the charter
amendment delayed. It is 'the responsibility of the present cor~mission
to accept the change and prepare for the incoming officials. He
was against the freeholders election.
#0921 Mrs. Rachel Madden, registered voter, stated the last election showed
the people were wanting a change but does not agree with a nine
member commission. She appreciated the access to tile present commiss-
ioners and was not sure it would be that way with the change.
City Connnissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Nine
NIGHT HEARING RE FREEHOLDERS ELECTION CONTINUED:
_}Sanda Mosbarger, asked if the present four elected officials were
going to be paid for their salaries for four years in the event
the change would be effective in November. She discussed the need
to have the Purchasing Agent and City Auditor be separate and not
under the irisdiction of the Mayor as it would be with the charter
amendment.
,]ohn Ross, 307 E. 29th, registered voter, feels the election indicated
the people's desire for a change, but there was no assurance the
nine members would make any charter changes once in office. No
objection to freeholders election if there were a time limit attac. hed
~ for completion of their project.
Shirley VanHoover, 2309 Holman, agreed that the last election indicated
the people wanted a change but did not necessary want this particular
proposal, but it was the only option available. She indicated
several areas which had not been addressed concerning districting,
staggering of terms, disproportionate representation. She requesf;ed
the consideration of delaying the charter amendment in addition ~o
holding a freeholders election.
~1220 Jeff Hosea, 1544 Elizabeth, questioned the cost of a general election
and the time frame for the freeholders.
iX. an Trimble, 2504 Cherry Place, basically gave the same speech
as this morning, indicating he was in favor of the charter amendntent.
Charles Ullock, 1137 Lower Marine Drive, feels the present officials
should spend time more productively preparing for the transference
ef governmen~ rather than trying to block it. Ne further discussed
the district representation.
N}iKY Lou Long,feels the call for a freeholders election is a manipu-
lative attempt to frustrate the citizens.
Thee. Drake, E. Phinney Bay Drive, feels the people want a change.
He discussed the changes made in Everett as compared to Bremer%on.
Morrie Dawkins, 545 4th, is in favor of the freeholders election.
Feels that the people have not given consideration to tile increased
cost of running the government with a nine member council.
Robhie Robinson, 1913 5th, stated he was in favor of the freeholders
election feeling the city charter has a lot of updating that is
necessary.
Neva Magnusen, Solie Avenue, wanted more information regarding the
charter change and freeholders election.
~2108 Commisssioners:
Mayor Nelson stated he feels he started this issue about 8 years ago
as he has always been in favor of this form of government. He did
not feel the freeholder election to be a delay tactic, tie made a
motion to hold off on the freeholders election for one year. Hotion
died for lack of a second.
~2196 Commissioner Swanson stated he has talked to a lee of people and they
have expressed their confusion about the issues in one way or another
but also their desire for a change. He is in favor of changing the
charier with the appropriate pub]_ic meetings and freeholders. He
feels the citizens should be allowed their choice between the past
initiative and a freeholders proposal.
City Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 1982
Page Ten
FREEHOLDERS HEARING CONTINUED:
~2320 Commissioner Stewart was concerned over two precincts being left
out in the districting and those registered voters not being to
help make a decision in this issue. He stated he would be in
favor of a five man council. He wailted to proposed three issues
be a~lowed; 1) the voters have the option to vote for a freeholdera
election; 2} the Freeholders elected and 3) the charter change
delayed for one year to be considered at the time of the free-
holders proposal. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to
place the Freeholders Election on the Ballot; to elect the 15
Freeholders at the same time; and to implement the delay of the
chzLrter amendment for one year to run concurrent with the free-
holders time frame to allow the citizens to vote on both issues
at one time. Clerk stated that a motion to pass ~he Freeholders
Ordinance that had been presented at council that morning, would
be sufficient in place of this motion.
Motion by Conm~issioners Stewart and Swanson to re-affirm the
Ordinance regarding Freeholders Election to be held on May
19~2, carried as follows on first reading: Mayor Nelson, no:
Con~nissioner Stewart, yes; Cormnissioner Swanson, yes.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to resubmit Cbe chatter
change initiative to the citizens on May t8, 1982 along with the
Freeholders election.
#2630 Mayor Nelson expressed his concern over the possibility of adding
further confusion to the issue by this motion.
Mr. Dave Paterson, asked how the two proposals would appear on the
ballot and this was explained to him.
E. L. Sturdivant, 3231 Halverson, questioned the legality of hbe
'ape 250 city government in delaying the amendment. City Attorney Bill
fide 1 Broughton explained the issue to him.
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Tom Rosebraugh, stated they did not disenfranchise voters, that they
had been allowed to vote but in a different district.
iiarry Jens,stated he felt the will of the people is quite obvious
arid this is going to result in confusion next year.
Mrs. Penman, feels that everyone has the right to vote on this
issue.
~_i~irtey VanHoover, stated the intent is to put the issues to a vote
of the people, if they are in favor of the charter amendment, let
them re-affirm their wishes at another election.
C. Kraft, stated he has been listening but still is confused.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, no; Commissioner Stewart,
yes; Commissioner S~ianson, yes.
Mayor Nelson announced to the press that an executive session
would be held within the week to discuss union matters for non-
uniform employees.
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