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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 26, 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 26,2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Maupin
presiding. Council members present were Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Adam
Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Members Wendy Priest and Nick Wofford
were absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry;
and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation
provided by Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly.
President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session was held prior to the meeting, which
included a 10-minute Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i);
and the presentation of an Agenda Bill to amend the Parks & Recreation Department's 2007
Application for Lodging Tax Funds. Action on this item is scheduled for October 3,2007.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brook Brown raised several issues regarding the Bark Park at Pendergast Field, including the
question of where the permanent Park might be located; maintenance issues and emptying the
trash; grass not being mowed; lack of droppings-bags; no shelter for the owners; and a lack of
parking. President Maupin requested that Ms. Brown submit her concerns in writing.
Don Larson reported on the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up event held last weekend, and thanked all
those involved. He also asked the City to look into developing a program, perhaps with the
County, to assist low income residents in disposing of certain large items i.e. television sets.
Tabatha Graham reported on a local company that was willing to place banners in the Bark Park
and wanted to find out if this was allowed by the City; expressed concerns with the lack of ADA
accessibility near the fountain while attending the Blackberry Festival; and was also concerned
that many businesses are not aware that Service Dogs are permitted to enter their establishments.
President Maupin reiterated his request for the concerns to be submitted in writing.
Capt. Bradlev E. Johanson, Commanding Officer of the USS JOHN C. STENNIS, expressed his
thanks and appreciation on behalf of the crew and families of the USS JOHN C. STENNIS for the
recognition provided to them in a proclamation read at the Blackberry Festival. He added that
Bremerton is a wonderful home port and he appreciated the warm welcome from the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 319665 through 319881; and EFT-7374 through EFT-7387 in the amount of
$1,718,477.87; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $700,031.00 for the pay period ending
September 15, 2007 (#AB07-225)
B. Minutes of Meeting - September 19, 2007 (#AB07 -226)
05:38:05 M/S/C/U (Arends/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:46 PM. The
Council then reconvened in the 6ttl Floor Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to hear
presentations on upcoming items.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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