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DIGITAL RECORDING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEI !2 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006,
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington,
Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Cecil McConnell presiding.
Council members present were Nick Wofford, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike
Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. Also present were City Attorney Roger
Lubovich, City Clerk Paula Johnston, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad Gehring, followed by the invocation
provided by Council Member Mike Shepherd.
President McConnell announced the following:
· A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; and
· Citizens were informed that they could receive information on upcoming Council meetings on the
City's website at www.cLbremerton.wa.us. or by calling the Council Office at (360) 473-5280.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman...
· Presented the "Employee of the Month" award for the Month of February 2006 to Pam Ransier
of the Planning Department in appreciation for her positive attitude while working with citizens, the
Planning Commission, and soon to be 1 % for the Arts Commission. Ms. Ransier thanked the
Mayor for the award, and Community Development Director Chris Hugo and co-workers for their
support;
· Mentioned that he is hoping to gain support in a public-private partnership for passenger ferry
service, and was concerned over the increasing cost in ferry service;
· Announced that a new rendition of the "future Bremerton" will be available, and will include
condominiums and Maritime Park;
· Has had discussions with Olympic College regarding the J.C. Penney's site for possible
development; and
· Was pleased to point out that a District 5 resident was featured in the SUNSET magazine for an
extreme yard make-over.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - "A Call to Citizens... 11
Dianne Robinson announced that George & Rhonda Gage will be hosting a Block Watch meeting ~t
their home located at 1558 Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday beginning at 7:00 PM to discuss
neighborhood drug activity.
Justin Zeialer expressed concerns over proposed projects in the Highland neighborhood that will
reduce property value and increase traffic; and asked the Council to reconsider the zoning changes
since the community was not entirely informed of the proposed zoning changes which would result in
radical changes in the historic neighborhood's character.
Donald Smith Heissler asked to make a brief correction to the Council Meeting Minutes from
February 1, 2006, clarifying that the original development height was set at 120-feet, and then was
reduced from 120-feet to 60-feet, not raised from 35-feet to 50-feet a,s was incorrectly noted.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 305946 through 306121; and EFT-8825 through EFT-8830; EFT-8832 through
EFT-8840; and 8831P in the amount of $1,570,427.25; and Regular Payroll in the amount of
$687,583.11 for pay period ending January 31,2006 (#AB06-031)
B. Minutes of Meeting - February 8, 2006 (#AB06-032)
City Council Reg. Mtg. Mil1utes
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C. Professional Services Agreement with TWISS ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES (#AB06-033)
D. Release of Utility Easement established by Ordinance 2082 (#AB06-034)
E. Budget Adjustment for Reassignment of the Fire Chief and Director of Financial Services to Pay
Band 22 on the Management Salary Plan (#AB06-035)
There were no comments from the public.
5:42:55 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Shepherd attended One Church, One Family Committee meeting; and encouraged residents to
attend local events and to support local businesses.
Dianne Robinson was pleased to present the Sinclair Park Project to approx. 900 students at
Ridgetop Junior High as part of Black History Month events; and informed the public that she would
be attending the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, and invited citizens to join her. The event begins
at 6:00 PM at the Olympic Lodge, at Naval Base Kitsap, and tickets can be purchased for $40 by
calling (360) 405-1450, or paying at the door.
Carol Arends was pleased with the Library renovation project at 5th Street and the Kitsap Credit
Union construction.
Will Maupin attended a tour of the Kitsap Credit Union building and looking forward to its completion.
Nick Wofford thanked Laura Lyon, Director of Financial Services and the remaining Department
heads for offering to provide a tour of the City; and encouraged people to visit Habitat for Humanity's
Builders Bargains for remodeling supplies or to provide donations.
Cecil McConnell invited the public to attend the Police Department Promotional & Swearing-In
Ceremony to be held in the Chambers tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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CHRISTINE GRENIER '
Council Assistant
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