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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/2008 DIGITAL RECORDING .~ , ~~~~~~ JAN 1 S ?008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 2, 2008 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, January 2, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, 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 Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly. President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business; it was further announced that following this meeting, a reception would be held in the Chambers to recognize the re-elected and newly elected Council Members which was open to the public; and the public was invited to attend a STUDY SESSION beginning at approximately 6:30 PM in the 6th Floor Council Conference Room to discuss "General Business". OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY City Attorney ROQer Lubovich administered the OA TH OF OFFICE to Re-Elected Council Members Cecil McConnell, Dianne Robinson, and Will Maupin; and Newly-Elected Council Member Roy Runyon. ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS President Maupin opened nominations for Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore. Mike Shepherd nominated Will Maupin. Cecil McConnell nominated Brad GehrinQ. President Maupin closed the nominations. 05:38:47 Votes were read for the position of City Council President/Mayor Pro Temp'ore for 2008: Voted for Will Maupin: Brockus, Shepherd, Arends, Maupin, Wofford, (5 votes) Voted for Brad Gehring: Gehring, McConnell, Runyon, Robinson (4 votes) President Maupin remained seated as Council President; and opened nominations for Council Vice President. Carol Arends nominated Dianne Robinson. President Maupin closed the nominations. 05:39:45 (Brockus/Shepherd) M/S/C/U Move to direct the City Clerk to cast a unanimous ballot for Dianne Robinson for the position of City Council Vice President for 2008. Dianne Robinson was named City Council Vice-President. The Council then continued with the regular business meeting... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Page 2 of 3 MA VOR'S REPORT . Welcomed Roy Runyon to the City Council; · Thanked Roger Lubovich for his commitment to the City, even when ill; · Applauded the City Council for their efforts in adopting the Parks & Open Space Plan; the Downtown Sub Area Plan; and the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan; and · Reminded Council Members and Staff that the 2008 Budget is the adopted and funded work plan for the City; and emphasized that it will be the Council's job to monitor the plan and to determine what programs they wish to fund in 2009. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roy Runyon invited the public to attend a presentation by Don Stuart, Pacific Northwest States Director for the American Farmland Trust regarding "Saving the Land that Sustains Us" on Tuesday, January 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center. Please contact (360) 779-6523 for more information. Mike Walton, Executive Director of the VMCA, announced that Tea Dances will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 11 :00 AM to Noon; Resolution Runs & Walks will be held the first Sunday from January through April starting at 9:00 AM; Teen Late Night will be held every Friday night from 8:30 to 11 :00 PM; Splash and Jam will be held on Saturday, January 19th. People may contact (360) 377-3741 for more information on any of these programs; and informed Council that he will be assuming the Executive Director position for the Kitsap Public Facilities District in a few weeks. Don Larson, Kitsap Trees & Shoreline Association, announced that an area next to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's Missouri Gate will be improved on Friday, January 4th by Eagle Scout Jon Gallent; and hoped that the City of Bremerton would consider becoming a partner to improve pedestrian access, establishing an underwater park, and for restoration work in Sinclair Inlet. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 321610 through 321695; and EFT-7557 through EFT-7578 in the amount of $2,029,877.29; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending December 15, 2007 in the amount of $713,738.10 ; Pay-Out and Supplemental Payroll for the pay period ending December 15, 2007 in the amount of $1,739.96; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending December 31, 2007 in the amount of $76,919.13 (#AB08-001) 05:55:09 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad GehrinQ congratulated Mr. Walton on his new position; thanked those who supported him in his bid for Council President; and offered congratulations to Will Maupin. Cecil McConnell also congratulated the new officers for 2008; and wished everyone a Happy New Vear. Adam Brockus offered congratulations to Dianne Robinson and Will Maupin; commended Mr. Gehring for running for the presidential post; congratulated Mr. Walton and recalled his efforts in being involved in the community. Roy Runyon was excited to be part of this team with the Council and Mayor; and thanked citizens for participating in the last election. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Mike Shepherd was invited to several neighborhood meetings and was pleased with the genuine interest in the City; and announced the First Friday Artwalk events being held this Friday. Dianne Robinson offered congratulations to Will Maupin; was honored to be elected as Vice President and Council Member for District 6; and announced that there will be a District 6 Meeting on Friday, January 4th beginning at 6:30 PM at Penn Plaza located at1727 Pennsylvania Avenue to address concerns of the Thompson and Pennsylvania neighborhoods. Carol Arends echoed all of the congratulations; looked forward to 2008; welcomed Roy Runyon to the Council; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Nick Wofford wished everyone a Happy New Year; also welcomed Roy Runyon to public office; and looked forward to working with Roy Runyon to improve voter participation; and finally, congratulated Will and Dianne. Will Maupin looked forward to 2008; and thanked Brad Gehring for running for office. With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:05 PM. p~~~) L R MITH Legislative Assistant Att~~~ CAROL E GEN, City lerk WM:CE:ls:cg