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Home My WebLink About03/19/2008 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL PROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APR 4) !Z008 Wednesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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; 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 Scott Shaw of First Church of the Nazarene. President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad GehrinQ informed Bremerton residents that the Neighborhood Enhancement Program is accepting applications through April 30, 2008. More information can be found at the City's website at www.ci.bremerton.wa.us; or by contacting Marie Vila at (360) 473-5375; or Phedra Elliott at (360) 473-5211. Cecil McConnell provided advanced notice about the 2008 Annual Spring Clean-Up to dispose of yard waste for free that will be held Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility. For further details on accepted items please call (360) 473~5920. Adam Brockus mentioned that the Manette area took advantage of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program last year which provided 2 new trash receptacles and 2 new benches for the Manette area. He also reminded citizens to attend the First Friday Art Walk activities on April 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in downtown, the Manette area, and on Callow Avenue. Mike Shepherd announced the Kitsap Humane Society will host the "Wine, Wags & Whiskers" benefit on Saturday, March 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Tucker's Gold Mountain Golf Complex, and please call (360) 692-6977, ext. 113 to purchase tickets or for more information. He also announced the next Parking & Animal Control ("Park & Bark") Committee meeting will be Tuesday, April 1 at 4:00 PM in the Council Conference Room and would include a Public Comment period beginning at 5:00 PM. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 323287 through 323288; and EFT-7730 through EFT-7735 in the amount of $10,434.88 (#AB08-055) B. Minutes of Meeting - March 5, 2008 (#AB08-056) C. Minutes of Meeting - March 12, 2008 (#AB08-057) D. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for checking and correcting of Census address information and counts (#AB08-058) E. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) making Bremerton part of the Kit-Net fiber optic network (#AB08-059) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19,2008 Page 2 of 4 F. Purchase of Total Work Station Survey Equipment from KUKER RANKEN, INC. for the Engineering Division (#AB08-060) G. Professional Services Agreement with RH2 ENGINEERING, INC. for Engineering Design Services for the Sheldon Boulevard Sewer (#AB08-061) H. Purchase of 10 Traffic Signal Controllers from ECONOLlTE CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. in the amount of #35,349.30 (#AB08-062) I. Position Reclassification of two Accounting Assistant II positions to two Customer Service Representative positions in the Utility Billing Office (#AB08-063) J. Ordinance No. 5043, recodifying BMC Chapter 2.36 "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee" as BMC Chapter 2.38 (#AB08-064) K. Appointment of Kim M.J. Stewart to the Design Review Board (#AB08-065) There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:39:20 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Kim M.J. Stewart thanked the Council for confirming her appointment, and was excited to serve the City of Bremerton in this capacity. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING FROM MUSCO LIGHTING FOR LIONS FIELD (#AB08-066l: Wyn Birkenthal, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, explained that the purchase of the light fixtures, wiring, mounting brackets, and electrical component enclosures will upgrade the amount of lighting at Lions Field to meet the 20-foot candle (outfield) national recommendation for nighttime play. A sole source purchase form Musco LIGHTING is recommended and an explanatory memo is attached. The new mounting brackets will insure the light fixtures are safely attached to the poles and able to handle wind-loads. Current brackets were found to be deficient during a September inspection by the City Electrical Division. This project is budgeted for $85,000 in the 2008 Capital Facilities Plan. The improvements support Park Department Softball which is a revenue producing activity and a source of tourism. There were no questions or comments from the public. . . Mr. GehrinQ provided favorable comments and was pleased to see the commonality of this system with the system in place at Pendergast Park. Mr. Runyon also provided favorable comments, and could especially appreciate the energy cost savings. 05:46:35 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Brockus) Move to approve an agreement with Musco LIGHTING for the purchase of replacement sports field lighting for Lions Field and authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement in substantially the same form as presented. 6B - ORDINANCE NO. 5044. MODIFYING THE BUSINESS & OCCUPATION TAX FOR ACTIVITY ON INDUSTRIALLY DESIGNATED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY (#AB08-067l: Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director, summarized that the purpose of port districts as authorized and defined in Chapter 53.04 RCW is to attract, encourage, and develop industry and promote trade. The City has a cooperative relationship with the Port of Bremerton and approves of, and is mutually benefited by, the port district's development of industrial and large commercial activity. In order to foster industrial growth as part of the economic development of the City and provide opportunities for new industrial development and therefore new job City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19,2008 Page 3 of 4 opportunities and improved overall economic vitality for the benefit of citizens of the City - a tax exemption from business and occupation taxes for business activity on Port of Bremerton owned industrially designated property is proposed. David Overton, one of the principal landowners of the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA), expressed his strong interest to annex into Bremerton not only due to the leadership shown by the City of Bremerton in the past when action was taken to provide sewer in and around the Gorst area, but also because of the willingness and progressiveness demonstrated to operate in partnership with public and private entities. He clarified that the land currently owned by his family would not benefit from this exemption because it was privately owned. He also complimented the staff for the City of Bremerton. Cheryl Kincer Commissioner for the Port of Bremerton, agreed that the City has been quick and responsive, and very much appreciated all of the work done by the City in this annexation process. Several Council Members provided comments in support of this action; and also complimented City staff... Mr. Brockus explained that although he was also in agreement with this legislation, he would abstain on the vote due to the amount of work done between the Port and his employer. 06:03:25 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5044 amending certain sections of Chapter 3.48 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to Business & Occupation Taxes for business activity on industrially designated port district owned property. Voted in favor of Motion: Runyon, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Gehring, McConnell, and Maupin Abstained: Brockus Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends believes the passage of the previous action will be a great move for Bremerton. Dianne Robinson thanked Chief AI Duke and his Department for the excellent work they are doing in providing fire prevention education to the citizens. She also wished everyone a Happy Easter! Mike Shepherd commented on the great turn out at the Public Hearing to discuss options for tree replacement at Evergreen Park. He noted that an additional meeting would soon be held to discuss plans for a centennial party for the Park this summer, and if anyone is interested in serving on the organizing committee, please contact him or Wyn Birkenthal at the Parks Department at (360) 473-5305. He stated he has been involved with helping several freshmen students with their science projects; and lastly, commended the Chuck Semancik Scholarship Fund Committee for the good work they are doing, and announced if anyone is interested in donating to this fund, they may contact the Athletic Department at Bremerton High School. Roy Runyon was pleased with the turn out at the District 4 Community Meeting held March 4 where they discussed the requirements for the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. Adam Brockus noted that he would miss the next few meetings while traveling in China for a few weeks. Cecil McConnell reiterated information about the Spring Clean-Up event to be held in April. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19,2008 Page 4 of 4 Brad GehrinQ also expressed appreciation to Phil Williams for his efforts and leadership with the sewer extension project for Gorst. Will Maupin announced that due to a lack of a quorum, there will be no Council Meeting or Study Session next week on March 26, 2008. The next meeting would be held April 2, 2008 With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:10 PM. L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attes~ ~ ~ CAROL ETG N, City~ rWI M:CE:ls:cg