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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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MAR 7 2007
DIGITAL RECORDING
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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 28, 2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council
members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy
Priest, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were Assistant City Attorney
Ken Bagwell; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation
provided by Council Member Dianne Robinson.
President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council
Business, including a presentation on an "Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Court Security
Services" by Ken Bagwell, Assistant City Attorney. It was noted that action will be taken on this item.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adam Brockus announced that the 2007 Teen Fest would be held on Saturday, March 3rd at the
Kitsap Mall in Silverdale from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The event will include a fashion show and prizes.
Nick Wofford invited the public to attend the First Friday Art Walk which will be held this week on
March 2nd; and encouraged people to donate blood at the Puget Sound Blood Center Blood Drive on
Monday, March 5th here in the Meeting Chambers.
Mike Shepherd invited people to attend the Peninsula Dance choreography show on Saturday,
March 3rd at Noon at the Admiral Theater.
Will Maupin announced an informational meeting will be held on Friday, March 2nd beginning at 2:00
PM at the Westpark Community Center to answer questions regarding the Westpark resident
relocation process.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 314929 through 315157; and EFT-9545 through EFT-9554 in the amount of
$870,399.12 for the period ending February 15, 2007; and Regular Payroll in the amount of
$697,328.71 for the pay period ending February 15, 2007 (#AB07 -039)
There were no comments from the public.
05:36:17 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
5A - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR COURT SECURITY SERVICES
(#AB07-040): Ken BaQwell, Assistant City Attorney, summarized that RCW 39.34 authorizes the City
to enter into agreements for the joint provision of governmental services. This proposed agreement
authorizes the City to use Kitsap County's trained, professional Court Security Officers at the City's
new Municipal Court Facility. The County will provide one Court Security Office who will screen the
public as they enter the facility. The Court Security Officer will also provide other general security
services for the Court.
There were no comments from the public.
Cecil McConnell asked if this agreement impacts the County's security to bring one of their officers
to Bremerton. Mr. BaQwell answered no.
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Brad GehrinQ commented that he knows the officer well, and is well known and liked.
Will Maupin emphasized that security has been long overdue for the court, and believed this was a
good move for the City.
05:39:01 M/S/C/U (Arends/Priest) Move to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Court Security
Services and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same
terms and conditions as presented.
President Maupin asked the Council Members to reconvene in the Council Conference Room for a
STUDY SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items. With no further business, the
Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.
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Legislative Assistant
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