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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 23, 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 23, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin
presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Roy
Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Mike Shepherd
was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and
Council Assistant Christine Grenier.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad Gehrinq followed by the
invocation provided by Council Member Dianne Robinson.
President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business
was held prior to the meeting.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Roy Runyon invited people to attend the City Council Town Meeting which will be held on
Wednesday, January 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers. The meeting will
include a presentation on "Funding Options for Street Paving Projects" by Public Works &
Utilities Director Phil Williams; and announced that the Parking & Animal Control Committee will
be meeting on Thursday, January 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Council Conference Room
with public comment beginning at 5:00 PM.
Will Maupin encouraged residents to attend the Town Meeting; and announced that another
opportunity to learn more about "Funding Options for Street Paving Projects" will be during a
Joint District 7, 8, & 9 ,Meeting on February 19 at the Public Works & Utilities Building located
on Oyster Bay Avenue; and announced that there would be no Council Meeting next
Wednesday, due to a lack of a quorum caused by several Council Members who will be in
attendance at the Legislative Action Conference in Olympia.
Brad Gehrina announced that there will be a Grand Opening for Kart Trax on Friday with the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony being held at 4:00 PM and more events to be held on Saturday. Kart
Trax is located on Wheaton Way behind Papa Murphy's Pizza in the former Michael's craft
store.
Nick Wofford added that he will be available to meet with District 9 constituents following the
Town Meeting next Wednesday in addition to the Joint District Meeting on February 19, 2008.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 322173 through 322201; and EFT-7612 through EFT-7620 in the amount
of $1 ,011 ,584.54; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $754,457.88 for the pay period
ending January 15, 2008 (#AB08-013)
05:38:014 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, January 23, 2007
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With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:40 PM. The
Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to hear
presentations on upcoming agenda items.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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CHRISTINE GRENIER .....
Council Assistant
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