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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUM 4 zooe
Wednesday, May 21,2008
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, May 21,2008, 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 Council Assistant
Christine Grenier.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad Gehrinq followed by the
invocation provided by Pastor Dennis Payne of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church.
President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to
discuss General Council Business.
MAYOR'S REPORT
. Mayor Bozeman presented the Employee Recognition Award for the Month of May
2008 to Colette Berna of the Parks & Recreation Department. Wyn Birkenthal, Parks &
Recreation Director, commended Ms. Berna for her graphic design work on the Blueberry
Park plan and her ability to reach consensus with diverse groups of people as well as her
quick transition into the department culture. Ms. Berna thanked the Mayor and the Council,
and mentioned that her educational background includes environmental design and
landscape architecture.
. Was thrilled and proud to participate in the Armed Forces Festival and Admiral Theatre
Gala event;
. Thanked the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments for making the festival a success;
. Provided an update on the SKIA analysis and specifically thanked Laura Lyon, Roger
Lubovich, and Phil Williams for their hard work;
. Discussed the possibility of the LIFT in Bremerton and emphasized that this program has
the potential to bring in millions of dollars over the next 20-years;
. Mentioned the many well deserved positive comments received by the Gold Mountain Golf
Course for their hosting of the 2008 NCAA West Regional Golf Championships May 15 to
17;
. Encouraged people to attend the Grand Opening of the Bremerton Marina on May 31, and
thanked the Port of Bremerton for bringing this $26-million project into reality.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad Gehrinq encouraged people to attend the Bremerton Farmers Market next to Evergreen
Park in the Seaside Church parking lot every Thursday until October 9 from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
Adam Brockus announced that the next District 3 Community Meeting would be held on
Tuesday, May 27 starting at 7:00 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center located at East 13th &
Nipsic Avenue. He added that the program will include a "Tour of the New Bremerton Marina".
Roy Runyon invited the public to participate in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program from June to October, and for more information, please
contact Linda Hanna at (360) 337-7068;
Mike Shepherd announced that the YMCA will be rescheduling the Tri-Run with a new date
and time still to be determined.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 324519 through 324822; and EFT-7844 through EFT-7872 in the amount
of $2,124,545.61; Regular Payroll in the amount of $767,401.02 for the pay period ending
May 15, 2008; and payouts and correction to Regular Payroll in the amount of $9,581.66 for
the pay period ending April 30, 2008 (#AB08-117)
B. Minutes of Meeting - May 7,2008 (#AB08-118)
C. Minutes of Meeting - April 14, 2008 (#AB08-119)
D. Professional Services Agreement with NAC ARCHITECTURE for the Collaborative School
Siting Project Study (#AB08-120)
E. Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the State of Washington Procurement
Office (#AB08-121)
F. Purchase and Installation of equipment for five 2008 Police Vehicles (#AB08-122)
G. Bid Award to FERGUSON WATERWORKS for purchase of ductile iron pipe (#AB08-123)
H. Ordinance No. 5051, setting a rate for landfill leachate disposal delivered by truck to the
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant (#AB08-124)
I. Appointments to "For" and "Against" Committees for the Emergency Medical Care and
Services Ballot Measure (#AB08-131)
There were no comments from the public. . .
05:48:36 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5048, VACATING A PORTION OF LAUREL
AVENUE (#AB08-125): City Enqineer Mike Mecham stated that the City received a petition
from Kendra Scroggs to vacate a portion of Laurel Avenue approximately midpoint from Marine
Drive Place to Madrona Place. No roadway has ever been constructed in this portion and the
right of way currently has a driveway to the applicant's residence. Topography does not
support roadway construction in this area as there is an approximate 1 to 1 slope for a 25-foot
grade change at the end of the applicant's property to Madrona Place. This is a Class III right-
of-way and compensation is not required in accordance with BMC 11.20.140.
With no comments received, the Public Hearing was closed to the public. . .
05:50:49 M/S/C/U (Arends/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5048 vacating a portion of
Laurel Avenue, approximately midpoint from Marine Drive Place to Madrona Place.
6B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5049, VACATING A PORTION OF
HASELWOOD STREET (#AB08-126): City Enqineer Michael Mecham mentioned that the
City received a petition from Rick Wiler, HMI, to vacate the entire roadways of Haselwood
Street and West Hills Boulevard. These roadways were constructed and deeded to the City
(Kitsap County AFN 20016280162) with the surrounding commercial development by HMI, and
services only the development. These roadways service the private development and are not
required for public use. This is a Class III right-of-way as defined in BMC 11.20.140. This type
of right-of-way is limited to a public easement for which no public funds have been expended in
the acquisition or providing improvements. No compensation is required for Class III right-of-
way.
With no comments received, the Public Hearing was closed to the public. . .
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Council members asked Mr. Mecham questions and requested clarification on issues related to
storm water plans and how this process was initiated prior to the vote...
05:53:42 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5049 vacating Haselwood
Street and West Hills Boulevard from Union Avenue to terminus.
6C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5050, VACATING A PORTION OF AN
ALLEY BOUNDED BY MCKENZIE & COGEAN AVENUES, AND 12TH STREET & SHELDON
BOULEVARD (#AB08-127): City Enqineer Michael Mecham explained that the City received
a petition from TIFERET LLC to vacate approximately 135-feet of an alley for a future
development which will encompass over half of the area of the block. No roadway has ever
been constructed in the portion to be vacated, and the remainder of the alley has a dirt
driveway which services the adjacent property owners to the south within the plat. This is a
Class I right-of-way and is owned in fee title by the City of Bremerton. However, the property
owner has already dedicated additional right-of-way to the City along Sheldon Boulevard
(Kitsap County Auditor Recording No. 200711070172). Total to date dedicated is 1,244 square
feet, leaving 547 square feet to be compensated for.
Mr. Mecham provided assurance to an unidentified property owner who was in attendance at
the Public Hearing and had asked if she would have continued access to her property assuming
this vacation.
6:00:42 The Public Hearing was closed after no further comments were received by the public,
and the Main Motion was made as discussion continued by the Council...
Council members asked Mr. Mecham questions on issues related to the ownership of the
related properties and assured access; and asked for clarification on utility arrangements prior
to the vote...
06:07:37 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5050 vacating a portion of
alley bounded by McKenzie & Cogean Avenues, and 1 ih Street & Sheldon Boulevard.
GENERAL BUSINESS
7A- RESOLUTION NO. 3059 FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) TAX LEVY,
(#AB08-128): Fire Chief AI Duke summarized that the Bremerton Fire Department provides
Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of Bremerton. The "Rescue One" program is funded
through a property tax of $.50 per thousand of assessed valuation. This property tax has to be
renewed every 6 years. This is not a new tax, but a con~inuation otherwise the funding stops.
The proposed levy if passed would mean about $38 per year proposed increase based on an
average $200,000 property valuation. Chief Duke also asked that any resident who would be
willing to write the "against" statement for this levy, to contact the city.
There were no comments from the public...
Council Members provided their comments in support of putting this issue on the ballot.
06:10:53 M/S/C/U (Brockus/McConnell) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3059.
Mr. Lubovich revisited Item 6C, which was discussed earlier in the meeting, and was now able
to clarify that the City owns the area in fee title and that the area would eventually be conveyed
to the applicant.
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7B - PUGET SOUND ENERGY GRANT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEUROS
TURBO BLOWER FOR THE WESTSIDE TREATMENT PLANT (#AB08-129): Pat Coxon,
Wastewater Treatment Plant, explained thatthe purchase and installation of the Neuros Turbo
Blower is a grant funded project through the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Conservation Grant
Program. This is the sixth opportunity we have had to take advantage of this energy
conservation program. The PSE Conservation Grant Program covers 70% of the purchase and
installation costs. The purchase price of the Neuros Turbo Blower is $95,832.00 (including tax);
the blower installation costs are $9,431.00. The total cost of the project is $105,233.00, and
PSE would reimburse the City the sum of $73,663.00, with the total cost to the City being
$31,570.00. The ROI (return on investment) would be achieved in 14 months. The existing
blower needs to be replaced and would have been replaced with a unit of similar technology,
but for the opportunity to use this PSE program to install a more expensive but higher efficiency
blower.- To replace the existing unit with a similar unit would have cost over $70,000.
Phil Williams, Public Works and Utilities Director stated that through this program the city has
received about $212,000 in capital equipment; and thanked Puget Sound Energy for their
contribution.
Linda Simpson asked how long the blower would last; and how the maintenance costs of the
new blower compare to the previous one. Pat Coxon responded the new blower would last
about 20-years; and answered that the maintenance costs are far lower.
6:24:03 The Main Motion was made as comments were made and discussion continued by the
Council.. . Staff was also thanked for finding ways to save the City money...
6:31 :14 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to accept the PSE Conservation Grant and approve
the purchase of the Neuros Turbo Blower from APG-NEUROS INC., for $95,832.00. Further
authorize appropriate amendments to the approved 2008 Budget to reflect the expenditure of
$105,233 for the blower replacement project and the receipt of a $73,633 grant from PSE.
7C - RESOLUTION NO. 3060 WITH THE PORT OF BREMERTON FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO CONSTRUCT A WATER MAIN, (#AB08-130): City EnQineer Michael
Mecham stated that PALMER MARINE LLC is expanding and relocating their marine
manufacturing facility to a location in SKIA just east of the airport. A new water main is needed
to serve this new facility. The Port of Bremerton has obtained a Community Trade Economic
Development (CTED) for construction of the water main. The grant requires that a resolution
be passed by the City as to our commitment to provide engineering services. Phil Williams,
Public Works & Utilities Director, added that this project will allow the business to stay in Kitsap
County instead of relocating out of state.
There were no comments from the public. : .
6:36:14 The Main Motion was made as discussion continued by the Counci/...Clarification was
provided regarding safety issues with the FFA and Port; and appreciation was expressed for the
retention of businesses and tax dollars.. .
6:39:30 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 3060 approving engineering
services for the construction of a water main with the Port of Bremerton.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Carol Arends provided some history on CTED grants and was pleased in the outcome of the
most recent grant for the city.
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Dianne Robinson announced that Luigi's Bakery opened at 2112 15th Street next to Hi-Lo's
Cafe and encouraged people to visit the new business.
Mike Shepherd provided an update on the Evergreen Park Centennial Celebration and
encouraged people to volunteer.
Roy Runyon reported on the recent District 4 Community meeting; and mentioned that budget
work sessions will begin soon and encouraged citizens to attend the sessions to see how the
City prepares its budget, which he hoped would keep the line of communication open to meet
the goal of building trust with citizens. He congratulated fellow Council Member Brad Gehring
for the Veterans Group winning an award in the Armed Forces Day Parade.
Adam Brockus reiterated that the next District 3 Community Meeting would be held on
Tuesday, May 27 starting at 7:00 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center located at East 13th &
Nipsic Avenue, and that the program would also include a presentation by Fire Chief AI Duke on
the "August EMS Levy".
Brad Gehrin~ was pleased with the Police and Fire support at the Armed Forces Day Festival;
and thanked CenCom Director Ron McAffee for his years of service.
Will Maupin was impressed with the military security detail during the Armed Forces Day
Festival; and announced that the Kitsap Transit Board agreed to 1) raise bus fees slightly 2) cut
service to low use routes; and 3) approved free summer foot ferry service between Port
Orchard and Bremerton.
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:48 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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CHRISTINE GRENIER, Council Assistant
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