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Home My WebLink About09/05/2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COONcl I'ROVm SEP 1 9: ,,007 DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, September 5, 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, September 5,2007, 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 Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Cecil McConnell followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Rick Beaudry of Calvary Chapel. President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business was held prior to the meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT · Announced that the State Legislative House Capital Budget Committee will be meeting on October 9 at the Conference Center and added that this committee previously provided millions of dollars in funding over the last few years for redevelopment; and · Announced that the Prosperity Partnership group will be meeting in Bremerton on September 14 which has been instrumental in funding the Bremerton Marina improvements; and · Announced that the Secretary of State, Sam Reed will be visiting Bremerton for a tour on September 19; and · Introduced Scott Alexander and Frank Horton who briefed the Council on their plan for the future of the Gold Mountain Golf Course; provided information on the UW Husky Invitational Tournament which will be held on October 1 and 2; the NCAA Regional Golf Tournament to be held on May 14 to 17, 2008; and have submitted proposals for the Junior Amateur Championship or Women's Championship scheduled for 2011 or 2012. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus invited the public to Manette Fest which will be this Saturday, September 8. Events will include a pancake breakfast and fun run both starting at 9:00 AM; a children's play area and vendor booths will open at 10:00 AM on 11th Street between Pitt Avenue and Perry Avenue; and lastly, there will be a raffle at 3:00 PM. Dianne Robinson thanked students Tony Strickland; Aaron Smith; and Telaia Hall, and the rest of the community who helped to make the Summer Reading Adventure Program a success. Mike Walton, Marketing Director for YMCA, announced that the indoor soccer program will begin in October and sign-ups are available during September; encouraged people to attend Manette Fest and YMCA Member Appreciation Barbeque and Tour on Saturday, September 8; Military Date Night was moved to September 8 from 5:30 to 9:30 PM; and there will be no swimming during Teen Late Night or Splash and Jam this month due to the pool closure for maintenance. Kurt Weist, Executive Director of the Bremerton Housing Authority, provided information to Council on a grant application for the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Hope 6 Program; and invited the public to attend Community Meetings to be held at 6:00 PM at the West Park Community Center on September 6, September 20, and October 11. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 5,2007 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 319114 through 319337; and EFT-7319 through EFT-7344 in the amount of $1,608,955.25 for the period ending August 31,2007; Regular Payroll- Final Payment to the Estate of Louis Dean Westcott in the amount of $7,232.30; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $76,919.13 for the pay period ending August 31,2007 (#AB07-203) B. Minutes of Meeting - August 15, 2007 (#AB07 -204) C. Minutes of Meeting - August 22,2007 (#AB07-205) D. Contract Award to COATINGS UNLIMITED, INC. for Reservoir 18 Interior Coating Replacement (#AB07-206) E. Contract Award to STAN PALMER CONSTRUCTION for Sewage Pump Station CW-1 Upgrade (#AB07 -207) F. Purchase of LED Dialight Components for Traffic Light Signal Systems (#AB07-208) G. Appointment of Eric Anderson to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (#AB07-209) H. Reappointment of Tina Marie Davis to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee (#AB07-210) I. Professional Services Agreement for School Resource Officer with Bremerton School District (#AB07-211 ) J. Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union (#AB07- 212) K. Ordinance No. 5002 for 2007 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment (#AB07-213) 05:57:39 M/S/C (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of the motion: Gehring, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Maupin Abstained: Brockus Motion carried; 8- Yes; 1-Abstention GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - ARTIST CONTRACT WITH J.D. FRANCIS FOR COMMISSIONED ARTWORK FOR THE ART MORKEN BUILDING (#AB07-214): Steve Priest, Chair of Arts Commission, summarized that on May 16, 2007, the Bremerton Arts Commission presented to City Council J.D. Francis as an artist selected to produce artwork to be installed at the Art Morken Law Enforcement Building located at 1025 Burwell Street and Council authorized the Commission to negotiate a Scope of Work and finalize design. The artist's scope of work and contract have been completed and are being brought forward for City Council approval. Mr. Priest added that of the13 applicants, 4 artists were interviewed, and 2 artists were selected for this project; and thanked Steve Goupil for helping to create the badge image as provided to Council. Moselle Chirica commended the artists for their design; and requested an opportunity to provide her proposals for institutional artwork for the proposed boardwalk and the fountain park. Andrea Spencer, Community Development Director will add the artist's contact information to the commission's database so that she will be included in future project discussions. Mike Shepherd asked if the image will be the property of the City. Ms. Spencer answered yes. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 5,2007 Page 3 of 5 Ms. Priest thanked Andrea Spencer and Pam Ransier of the Community Development Department and Attorney Roger Lubovich for bringing this project forward. Ms. Arends was pleased that the City was honoring Art Morken. 06:06:50 M/S/C/U (Priest/Brockus) Move to approve the Contract for Commissioned Artwork with J.D. Francis to create an art piece for installation at the Art Morken Building and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract in substantially the same form as presented. 6B - ARTIST CONTRACT WITH JAMES KELSEY FOR COMMISSIONED ARTWORK FOR THE ART MORKEN BUILDING(#AB07-215): Andrea Spencer, Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that on May 16, 2007, the Bremerton Arts Commission presented to City Council James Kelsey as an artist selected to produce artwork to be installed at the Art Morken Law Enforcement Building located at 1025 Burwell Street and Council authorized the Commission to negotiate a Scope of Work and finalize design. The artist's scope of work and contract have been completed and are being brought forward for City Council approval. Mr. Priest described the proposed artwork which would include granite spheres to be used for seating as well as a structural piece that will include spheres. There were no comments from the public... Ms. Robinson asked what words would be etched on the spheres. Mr. Priest responded that Erofessionalism, Respect, integrity, Dedication, and s,xcellence would be etched on the spheres. 06:12:32 M/S/C/U (Priest/Shepherd) Move to approve the Contract for Commissioned Artwork with James Kelsey to create an art piece for installation at the Art Morken Building and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract in substantially the same form as presented. 6C - GOLF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, FOOD AND BEVERAGE AGREEMENT, AND LEASE WITH SCOTT ALEXANDER'S GOLF SHOP, INC FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB (#AB07-216): Wvn Birkenthal, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, explained that City staff has negotiated two separate agreements and a lease with Scott Alexander's Golf Shop, Inc. for the management and operations of Gold Mountain Golf Club. They include: 1) a Golf Management Agreement for the management of the facility; 2) a Food and Beverage Agreement for the provision of food and beverage management and related services at the facility; and 3) a Lease for the Driving Range, the Golf Pro Shop, and a Cart Pad. The term of the agreements and the lease will expire on December 31,2009. There were no comments from the public... Cecil McConnell commended Scott Alexander and Ed Faulk for an excellent job they have done. Adam Brockus thanked the Parks Department and Scott Alexander in bringing forward this contract and addressing his concerns. Carol Arends provided her support for the restaurant and the quality of the venue. Mike Shepherd was excited that these golf opportunities are available for the public and that the revenue helps ease the tax burden. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 5,2007 Page 4 of 5 Will Maupin thanked Roger Lubovich for working hard to craft these agreements. Brad GehrinQ was pleased with the contract. Dianne Robinson asked what the length of the contract would be. Wvn Birkenthal answered three years. 06:24:44 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move approve the Golf Management Agreement, Food and Beverage Agreement, and Lease between the City of Bremerton and Scott Alexander's Golf Pro Shop, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreements with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad GehrinQ commented on Blackberry Festival bands and events; and was pleased with the public's enthusiasm. Cecil McConnell encouraged people to drive safely especially in school zones. Adam Brockus asked people to volunteer at the Naval Museum. Wendy Priest thanked the Main Stream Association and the City for putting the Blackberry Festival together. Mike Shepherd commented on recent requests by citizens for speed humps; and indicated that speed humps are not as effective as once thought and have been problematic to public safety vehicles, and that Engineering staff will be considering other options to address residential speeding problems. Dianne Robinson was excited about the Kitsap SEED Project and potential job opportunities. People may visit the website www.kitsapseed.orq for more information; had a great time at the Blackberry Festival; and thanked Tracey Williams for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Community Carnival. Carol Arends welcomed the USS Stennis; and announced that this Friday will be the First Friday Artwalk. Nick Wofford encouraged people to sign up for the electronic newsletters; and to contact the Parks Department to help out with ivy removal work parties. Will Maupin represented the City at the Blackberry Festival Opening Ceremony; and had met with Captain Brad Johanson of the USS Stennis. With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:39 PM Prepared and Submitted by: ~~~. CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Page 5 of 5 Attest: ~)~ PAULA JOHNSTON, City ~ ~ WM:PJ:ls:cg