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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 2,2008
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, July 2, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding.
Council Members present were Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Roy Runyon, Cecil McConnell,
and Brad Gehring. Council Members Adam Brockus, Mike Shepherd, and Nick Wofford were
absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mark Koontz; 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 Council Member Dianne Robinson.
President Maupin announced that a Briefing Session to discuss General Council Business was
held prior to the meeting, and included a 15-Minut~ EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss "Pending
Litigation" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i). Action is anticipated on the item tonight.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight...
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brad GehrinQ reminded the public that there are a number of fun activities taking place in
Bremerton this summer.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 325379 through 325691; and EFT-7930 through EFT-7975 in the amount of
$4,141,108.88; Regular Payroll in the amount of $729,250.00 for the pay period ending June
115, 2008; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $78,531.10 for the pay period ending June 30,
2008 (#AB08-151)
B. Minutes of Special Meeting - Monday, June 16, 2008 (#AB08-152)
C. Minutes of Study Session - June 25,2008 (#AB08-153)
D. Budget Adjustment to eliminate one Engineering Technician III position, and to add one
Engineering Technician N in the Department of Public Works (#AB08-154)
E. Grant of a Temporary Easement through City Utility Lands to Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
(#AB08-155 )
F. Resolution No. 3066, setting a hearing date of August 20, 2008 to vacate a portion of the alley
located between Burwell Street and the existing mid-block alley bounded also by 4th Street and
Washington & Pacific Avenues (adjacent to the former City Hall properties) (#AB08-156)
G. lnterlocal Agreement (ILA) with Kitsap County for preparation of a new Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan (#AB08-157)
H. 10-Year Utility Services Contract with the United States Navy for Water, Wastewater, and
Stormwater Services (#AB08-158)
I. Budget Adjustment for the 2008 Professional Services Budget in the Legal Department
(#AB08-159)
There were no comments from the public...
05:35:15 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Shepherd) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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GENERAL BUSINESS
6A - APPLICATION FOR 2008 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR EQUIPMENT FUNDING
(#AB08-160): Tim Sholtis of the Bremerton Police Department explained that the Police
Department applied for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) that will allow
the City of Bremerton to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on
our own local needs and conditions. These needs are to purchase audio and video equipment for
recording and collecting events that take place in Department interview rooms. Funds will also
purchase ancillary equipment for a multi-purpose incident command vehicle needed in times of
disasters, active shooters, terrorist events, crime scenes and vehicle accidents. The grant is from
the Department of Justice, and no matching funds are required of.the City. The total grant amount
is $19,600.00, and the grant duration is through September 2012.
There were no comments from the public...
A brief discussion took place by several Council Members prior to the vote...
05:40:37 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to authorize the Police Department to apply for the
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for 2008 equipment funding.
6B - RESOLUTION NO. 3065, AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND GOODS &
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THEPURCHASE OF A RESTROOM BUILDING PACKAGE FOR
BLUEBERRY PARK FROM ROMTEC, INC. (#AB08-161): Parks & Recreation Director Wyn
Birkenthal summarized that the purchase of the restroom for Blueberry Park is part of the park
improvements funded by state and federal grants. ROMTEC, INC is the only pre-engineered site
built restroom company in the country that provides complete building packages with the ability to
customize the facility to meet the functional needs and aesthetic character of the park's farm-
themed design. ROMTEC, INC'S pre-designed restroom packages cut months off the typical design
process (in which the customer hires an architect and engineer) and can save up to $30,000 in
design fees.
There were no comments from the public...
Mr. Gehrinq asked if the finish on the walls was resistant to graffiti. Mr. Birkenthal stated yes.
05:48:00 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Gehring)Move to pass Resolution No. 3065 authorizing a sole
source purchase of a pre-engineered restroom package for Blueberry Park and further authorizing
the Mayor to finalize and execute an agreement with ROMTEC, INC. for the purchase of the
restroom building package with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
6C - LEGAL SERVICES FOR NPDES II PERMIT APPEAL (#AB08-162)
There were no comments from the public...
05:50:20 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to authorize the expenditure of an additional $9,000
from the Stormwater Operations Budget to pay for legal services for the NPDES II Permit appeal.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrina thanked a local church group and the Parks Department for their efforts in cleaning
up Stephenson Canyon Park. He also enjoyed attending the Cool Cars event at Westsound Bank
last night.
Roy Runyon reported on the last District 4 Neighborhood Meeting where a discussion was held on
licensing pets.
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Dianne Robinson encouraged everyone to have a fun, but safe 4th of July holiday.
Carol Arends also wished everyone a happy 4th of July and encouraged attendance at the First
Friday Art Walk event downtown, in Charleston, and in Manette.
Will Maupin briefly reported on meetings he attended this past week where discussions were held
on low wake passenger only ferry service
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:00 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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