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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
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DIGITAL RECORDING
Monday, July 2, 2007
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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, Monday,
July 2,2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present
were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell,
and Brad Gehring. Council Member Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney
Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Adam Brockus followed by the invocation
provided by Associate Pastor Dennis Huelle of Peace Lutheran Church.
President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business and a
10-Minute Executive Session to "Review Labor Negotiations" per RCW 42.30.140 (4 )(b) were held
prior to the meeting; and that Item 5A was pulled from the agenda.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no MAYOR'S REPORT tonight...
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad Gehrina encouraged the public to see local favorite "Jr. Cadillac" this Friday, July 6 from 6:00 to
8:00 PM at the 19th annual "Concerts on the Boardwalk" free summer concert series
Nick Wofford invited the public to attend the "SR304 Bremerton Tunnel Ground Breaking Ceremony"
also on Friday, July 6 at 10:00 AM at the Old Les Schwab Tires Building located at 628 Burwell Street;
and provided a reminder about the Joint Open House on the City's 3 ongoing planning projects: the
Downtown Sub Area Plan, Parks Master Plan, and the Non-motorized Transportation Plan to be held
in the Chambers on Thursday, July 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Mike Walton provided the Council with a monthly update of the programs and activities taking place
at the YMCA including the new "Drop-in Military Preschool"; and participation by the YMCA in the
"Summer Meltdown" with the Parks Department and the Ice Skating Rink; and the "Spaghetti Feed"
fundraiser with the Manette Business Association and the Manette Neighborhood Coalition"
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Cl3imf: 8. Chock Rogistor (#^B07 156) This item was pulled tonight...
B. Minutes of Meeting - June 20, 2007 (#AB07 -157)
C. Minutes of Meeting - June 27,2007 (#AB07-158)
D. Grant of Easement to PUGET SOUND ENERGY (PSE) on City Property at Northeast Corner of Park
Avenue & Burwell Street (#AB07-159)
E. Release of Sewer Easement for BREMERTON PARTNERS LLC 400 Condominium Property on
Washington Avenue (#AB07-160)
F. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Use & Improvement of Facilities on Tibardis Road for
BKAT Studio (#AB07-161)
G. Budget Adjustment for City Attorney's Office to fund remaining anticipated attorney's fees for
2007 (#AB07-162)
H. Award of Sodium Hypochlorite Proposals for the Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant (#AB07-
163)
I. Interlocal Agreement Amendments G and H between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County for
Improvements of SR304 Navy Yard Highway (#AB07-164)
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Monday, July 2,2007
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There were no comments from the public.
05:40:20 M/S/C/U (PriesUArends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS - There are no General Business items scheduled this week...
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrina wished everyone a happy and enjoyable 4th of July but also cautioned citizens to
please be respectful of other people's property and to be careful with the fireworks.
Cecil McConnell agreed, and added that the Fire Department has enough work to do already without
fighting grass fires and other causes of fire works.
Adam Brockus reminded the public that fireworks are only allowed on Wednesday, July 4th.
Dianne Robinson wished everyone a happy 4th of July and asked everyone to please be careful.
Carol Arends was pleased with the flower baskets on Callow Avenue, and noted that several
businesses have also expressed their appreciation. She also mentioned this week was the First
Friday Art Walk in downtown.
Nick Wofford reminded citizens to take a look at the condition of their streets and to report any
observations to Mayor Bozeman at (360) 473-5266.
Will Maupin reported on his attendance at the all-day Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Conference held last week where a discussion was held about ways to help local government and
local businesses to work together. Lastly, he congratulated new County Commissioner Steve Bauer.
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:45 PM.
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L I SMITH
Legislative Assistant
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