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DIGITAL RECORDING
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, April 25, 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, April 25, 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 City Clerk Paula
Johnston; City Attorney Roger Lubovich; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation
provided by Reverend Paul Meeker of our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session was held at 5:00 PM in the Council
Conference Room to discuss General Council Business; and the Council will reconvene in the
Council Conference Room following this short business meeting for a STUDY SESSION to hear
presentations on upcoming agenda items.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad GehrinQ announced the City of Bremerton's 2007 Spring Clean-Up event will continue until
Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility; and the Rotary
Club of East Bremerton will hold their 18th Annual "Blast from the Past" Dance and Car & Motorcycle
Show on Saturday, April 28 from 7:00 PM to Midnight at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion
Wendy Priest provided an announcement for a special benefit to raise funds for the Hathaway family
who were victims of a recent fire that claimed the life of 8-year old Ariana. The event is a cooperative
effort of local musicians, local businesses, Bremerton Eagles and Gospel Outreach of Kitsap County;
and will be held at the Bremerton Eagels club located at the corner of 6th & Washington on Sunday,
April 29 beginning at 2:00 PM. Parking will be available at the City Garage for a discounted rate.
Dianne Robinson announced the "Rebuild Together Kitsap" project at 1143 Hewitt on Saturday, April
28 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; all day long; and there will be an Anderson Cove Community Meeting at
5:30 PM at Mataan Park on Monday, April 30 to discuss the Neighborhood Enhancement Program.
Carol Arends reminded the public about the Charleston Clean-Up event from Friday, April 27 from
11 :00 AM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be
served and for more information please call Beth at (360) 405-4341; or Jill at (360) 479-1661.
Will Maupin mentioned that he takes advantage of the City's Spring Clean-up every year to rid his
yard of ivy and other fast growing plants, and complimented the Public Works staff for their help in
unloading his truck. He encouraged other City residents to also take advantage of this opportunity.
Ida Mae Cooper expressed her concern regarding a realtor's intention to short plat 1045 Walnut
Street, which is across the street from her residence; and asked the City to please keep their promise
to maintain their neighborhood as a single-family, low density, residential area.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 316279 through 316310; and EFT-7079 through EFT-7091 in the amount of
$1,077,931.18; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $684,412.15 for the pay period ending April
15, 2007 (#AB07 -092)
There were no comments from the public.
05:44:50 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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President Maupin asked the Council Members to reconvene in the Council Conference Room for a
STUDY SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items, and mentioned the public was
welcome to attend. With no further business, the Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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