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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2008 DIGITAL RECORDING ~ APPROVm FEB-2 0 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 6, 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, February 6, 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 Reverend Ron Anderson of the Manette Community Church. President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Nick Wofford encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote by attending their local party caucus and by sending in their ballot. Mike Shepherd was pleased to announce that the Kitsap Trees & Shoreline Association was awarded a $1-million grant from the National Parks Service for making improvements along Sinclair Inlet. Adam Brockus explained that citizens can go to various websites to get information about the Democratic and Republican Caucuses: www.kitsaPQov.com under the "Elections" Hnk; www.wa- democrats.orQ, www.wsrp.orQ, or look for more information in the Kitsap Sun. Brad GehrinQ added the Caucuses will begin at 1 :00 PM. Don Larson, Kitsap Trees & Shoreline Association, was pleased that the group received a federal grant to come up with a master plan for a bicycle commuter route from Gorst to Bremerton; and looked forward to working with the City of Bremerton and the Department of Transportation to make this project a reality. Katrina Folkerson provided an update on the current activities of the YMCA. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 322202 through 322392; 322393 through 322558 and EFT-7621' through EFT-7636; and EFT-7637 through EFT-7652 in the amount of $1 ,434,644.90; Regular Payroll in the amount of $788,199.46 for the pay period ending January 31, 2008; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $85,705.12 for the pay period ending January 31,2008 (#AB08-014) B. Minutes of Meeting - January 16, 2008 (#AB08-015) C. Minutes of Meeting - January 23, 2008 (#AB08-016) D. Purchase of 5 Police Vehicles (#AB08-017) E. Purchase of an Ambulance for the Fire Department (#AB08-018) F. Purchase of 3 Vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department (#AB08-019) G. Fueling Contract with MASCO PETROLEUM (#AB08-020) H. Purchase of the Multiple Interactive Learning Objective (MILO) Training Simulator System (#AB08-021 ) I. Position Title Change of "Mechanics Helper" to "Automotive Technician Assistant" within the Public Works & Utilities Department (#AB08-022) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Page 2 of 3 J. 2008 KPS Rates and Underwriting Criteria (#AB08-023) K. 2008 Property Insurance with AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE (#AB08-024) L. Budget Authority to spend monies from the Trial Court Improvement Fund to expand the current recording system in the 2nd Courtroom (#AB08-025) M. Acceptance of Grant Funding from the Recreation and Conservation Office for the Bremerton Boardwalk and Blueberry Park (#AB08-026) N. Re-appointment of Andy Kosusko to the Planning Commission (#AB08-027) There were no questions or comments from the public. . . 05:42:23 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS - There were no items tonight... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrina attended the Friends of Scouting breakfast this morning; and was glad the City was able to accept grant funding to improve Blueberry Park. Adam Brockus met with legislators while attending the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Action Conference held in Olympia last Wednesday and asked for their support for a four-year college in Bremerton, improving ferry service, Manette Bridge replacement, and Boardwalk extension project; and mentioned that several downtown Bremerton and Manette establishments were mentioned in the Seattle Weekly. Rov Runvon reported on the Town Hall meeting held January 30; added that people agreed with the need to improve the streets and that the issue to address is how to pay for the projects; and thanked Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director and citizens for attending the meeting. Mike Shepherd reported on the First Friday Artwalk activities from last week; and a recent Neighborhood Meeting where a discussion was held on the Chronic Nuisance Properties Ordinance. He further announced that Kitsap Trees & Shoreline Association produced a documentary about our local watersheds and wildlife which will eventually be part of an independent movie festival coming in July. Dianne Robinson also reported on her attendance of the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Action Conference held in Olympia last Wednesday and was encouraged to see that funding is available for affordable housing, and that there may be some innovative ways to improve our infrastructure. Carol Arends also attended the conference and enjoyed the panel discussions with legislators. Nick Wofford provided a reminder about the combined District 8 & 9 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 beginning at 6:00 PM. The guest speaker will be Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director who will give a presentation on "Funding Options for Street Paving Projects". The meeting will be held in the Conference Room at the Public Works & Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue. Will Maupin also reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Action Conference held in Olympia last Wednesday; the Kitsap Transit Board Meeting where a discussion was held on the building of a low-wake foot ferry; and reiterated that the District 8 & 9 Neighborhood Meeting would be held on February 19th. Lastly, he told his constituents that there would be several additional issues discussed at a future District 8 Meeting. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Page 3 of 3 With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:55 PM. Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to discuss "General Council Business". ORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ~.(/J ~) ~/Yl~ ~AROL ETGEN, City Cler WM:CE:ls:cg