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DIGITAL RECORDING
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 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, April 23, 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 Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
President Maupin announced that prior to the Council Meeting, a Pre-Council Session was
held to discuss General Council Business; and that there will not be a televised meeting next
week due to the 5th Wednesday Study Session, however the public is welcome to attend the
meeting which will begin at 5:00 PM in the' Council Conference Room.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad GehrinQ announced that the Annual Spring Clean-up will continue through Saturday, April
26 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM at the Public Works Facility located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue;
and the Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board and the Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance will
present the 2008 Spring "Stand Down" for veterans and their families on Saturday, May 3 from
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the President's Hall at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
Adam Brockus provided information about the detour that will be in place due to construction
on the downtown tunnel; and two Kitsap Transit public meeting to be held in the Bremerton
Harborside Building on Wednesday, April 3q at 7:00 PM and on Thursday, May 8 at 3:00 PM to
discuss proposed transit fare increases and future service plans.
Roy Runyon reiterated information about the Earth pay events to be held at Olympic College;
and encouraged business owners and contractors to register their businesses online at website
www.mrscrosters.orQ to expand their opportunities in working on small works projects.
Dianne Robinson encouraged families to participate in the "Gear Up for Summer Safety" event
which includes a County-Wide Life Jacket and Helmet Sale on Thursday, May 1 from 3:00 to
6:00 PM in the Kitsap County Health District Office located on the 3rd Floor of the Norm Dicks
Government Center. For more information, please contact the Health District at (360) 337-
5216.
Jerry McDonald asked if Council Members had a chance to drive-by and look at his property
located on Ida Street to familiarize themselves with concerns he presented to the City a few
weeks ago. His opinion is that he should not be required to place sidewalks on Ida Street as
required by the current Bremerton Municipal Code. He does not agree with the decision made
by the Public Works Director, specifically questioning the lack of a definition for the term
"foreseeable future", and therefore would like the Council tb consider reviewing the use of this
term in the Code.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Page 2 of 2
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 324098 through 324247; and EFT-7801 through EFT-7812 in the amount
of $1,494,371.31; and Regular Payroll in theamount of $754,960.07 for the pay period
ending April 15, 2008 (#AB08-099)
05:42:54 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:45 PM.
Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to hear
presentations on upcoming agenda items.
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ORI SMITH --
Legislative Assistant
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