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Home My WebLink About12/05/2007 COOIl, DIGITAL RECORDING ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 5, 2007 DEe 1& 2001 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, December 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; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Council Member Carol Arends. President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business; and a 20-Minute Executive Session to discuss "PENDING LITIGATION" per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i) were held prior to the meeting. Action regarding the Executive Session is anticipated... MAYOR'S REPORT . Reported the Washington State Ferry system is in crisis, so in response, an all-day Ferry Summit has been organized beginning at 8:30 AM on Friday, December 7,2007 to discuss ideas for sustaining the ferry system; . Complimented the City's Finance Director Laura Lyon and her staff for their work on the Budget; . Mentioned that Washington State may be declared an emergency state due to the massive rain and flooding; thanked the Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Police Department for all their work during the situations that arose. Fire Chief AI Duke provided further details on the damage; and Public Works Director Phil Williams continued the report by providing a Power Point presentation to show pictures of local damage. Citizens are being encouraged to call (306) 307-5870 to report any damage so that figures can be collected and submitted in support of the declaration of emergency; citizens may also call the Public Works Hotline at (360) 473-5920 to report any damage; and commended his crew for their response to the storm. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus reminded citizens about Winterfest this Friday, which begins with the arrival of Santa by fire truck at 5:30 PM to light the tree in front of the Naval Museum; at 6:00 PM Santa will proceed to light the tree in the lobby of the Westsound Bank & Mortgage; and then will continue with the tree lighting by the Public Works crew in Manette at 7:00 PM. Carol Arends encouraged people to attend First Friday Artwalk events which include the Downtown, Manette, and Callow Avenue areas. Mike Walton, Marketing Director with the Kitsap Family YMCA, reported on the current activities at the "Y" which includes the new ZUMBA classes; the annual Christmas Social on December 18; "Teen Late Night" every Friday night; and "Splash & Jam" on December 15,2007. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 321098 through 321258; and EFT-7510 through EFT-7529 in the amount of $3,536,614.81 (#AB07-280) B. Minutes of Meeting - November 28,2007 (#AB07-281) C. Budget Adjustment for Risk Management Fund (#AB07 -282) D. Professional Services Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide extended wastewater comprehensive planning in expanded Urban Growth Areas assigned or proposed to be assigned to the City of Bremerton (#AB07-283) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday, December 5, 2007 Page 2 of 3 E. Re-appointments of Joanie Pearson and Stephen Priest to the Arts Commission (#AB07-284) F. Approval of $65,000 settlement in Stockmoe v. City of Bremerton (#AB07-286) There were no questions or comments by the public... 06:02:43 M/S/C (PriesUArends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Gehring, McConnell, Brockus, Priest, Shepherd, Arends, VVofford, and Maupin Abstained: Robinson Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention GENERAL BUSINESS - There were no General Business items tonight... PUBLIC HEARING 7A- ORDINANCE NO. 5032. ADOPTING THE FY 2008 BUDGET (#AB07-285): Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director, explained that the City of Bremerton prepares its budget on an annual basis under the authority granted by Chapters 35.33 Revised Code of VVashington (RCVV). The budget process is designed to meet the operations and service needs of the City by integrating the planning and implementation of City programs and objectives with the allocation of resources sufficient to support such services and programs. A preliminary annual budget for fiscal year 2008 has been prepared and filed with the Office of the City Clerk. Public hearings have been held for the purpose of fixing the final City Budget and the City Council has deliberated and made adjustments and changes deemed necessary and proper. Silvia Klatman, Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce, asked the Council to continue support of budgeting for local tourism dollars. Grant Griffin, Executive Director for the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau, thanked the City Council for their support over the years, and assured the Council that they are always looking for ways to improve. Brad Gehrina praised Laura Lyon and Finance staff for their excellent job in producing this budget. Wendy Priest thanked Phil VVilliams and Public VVorks staff for helping secure funding for low income assistance for utility bills. Will Maupin emphasized that the budget process not only results in a one-year budget, but also a long range plan for the City. 06:17:38 M/S/C (PriesUBrockus) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5032 adopting the City of Bremerton 2008 Annual Budget. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Brockus, Priest, Robinson, Arends, VVofford, Gehring, and Maupin Voted against the motion: Shepherd Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrina wished the community a Happy Hanukah; thanked Fire Chief AI Duke for developing the Emergency Management Plan which involves Public VVorks; commended Phil VVilliams and his staff, particularly the Street and Stormwater crews, for keeping the storm damage and slide areas under control; and reported that the Callahan Off-ramp project is completed. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday, December 5, 2007 Page 3 of 3 Cecil McConnell thanked the Public VVorks, Fire, and Police Departments for a job well done during and in the aftermath of the storm. Adam Brockus repeated the phone number provided by the Public VVorks and Fire Departments to report any damages, even if just for documentation purposes: (360) 473-5920; reported on the issues discussed at the last District 3 Meeting held November 27,2007; wanted to assure the public that he is paying for all his expenses to attend a trip to China that was organized and will be hosted by the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Priest reminded parents that the first 200 kids to the downtown tree-lighting will receive a keepsake ornament. Mike Shepherd encouraged residents to contact Community Resource Officer Andy Oakley if interested in starting a Neighborhood Block VVatch Program; also would like to discuss the increasing problem of rats, raccoons, and squirrels at the next Animal Control & Parking Committee meeting. Dianne Robinson expressed her appreciation to the public servants. Carol Arends wished Dianne Robinson a happy birthday today. Nick Wofford thanked Public VVorks, Fire, and Police Department staff; but commented that he was very dismayed at the low number of citizens who turned out to vote in the last election. Will Maupin was looking forward to the Ferry Summit; and announced the First Friday Art VValk activities and tree lighting ceremonies. VVith no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:32 PM. Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to discuss General Council Business. and Submitted by: , "- VVM:CE:ls:cg