HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
'O!UDt
I1WfB)
-. t t 2008
DIGITAL RECORDING
VVednesday,August6,2008
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, VVashington,
VVednesday, August 6, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President VVill Maupin presiding. Council
Members present were Nick VVofford, 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 a Briefing Session to discuss General Council Business was held
prior to the meeting; and Council Memoers will again reconvene in the Council Conference Room for a
Study Session immediately following the business meetings.
MAYOR'S REPORT
. Mike Peterson, President of the Bremerton Central Lions Club, thanked the City for their many
years of support for the Kure, Japan Sister City Exchange Program; and specifically thanked Will
Maupin for showing his strong support by attending all of the events, and Elaine Valencia for
coordinating the Program for the last 25-years. Mr. Peterson then introduced the Exchange
Students for the 2008 Program: Eriko Yamamoto; Yuji Kurimune; and Mai Kato; along with
several members of the host families. Mike Shepherd stated that he was pleased and excited to be
a part of the delegation from the City of Bremerton that will be traveling to Kure, Japan next spring.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cecil McConnell was pleased to see that the "VVashington Youth Academy - National Guard Youth
Challenge Program" program for 16-19 year olds at risk would have a location in Bremerton; and for
more information, please contact the Admissions Coordinator Karen Pierson at (360) 447-2073.
-
Adam Brockus announced the "Manette Fest 2008" event on Saturday, September 6th, and includes a
free barbeque and Manette's "tiniest" parade beginning at 1 :00 PM. He also announced that the next
Manette Sub-Area Plan workshop will be held on VVednesday, August 27, beginning at 6:00 PM at the
Bremerton Senior Center located at E. 13th Street & Nipsic Avenue.
Roy Runyon informed the public that the Bremerton Farmer's Market is held every Thursday until
October beginning at 4:00 PM at the Seaside Community Church; the Japanese Taiko Drum Ensemble
would be the first performance of the "Fridays at the Fountains" summer concert series; and Saturday,
August 9 the Downtown Business Association will host the "Simply Renewed - 4th Street Market" from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Dia-nne Robinson said she would be presenting a proclamation to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church to
recognize their 64th Anniversary at 3:30 PM on Sunday, August 9 and the public was invited to attend.
Katrina Fulkerson, Member Services Director of the Kitsap Family YMCA, provided information about
all of the events taking place in September including Military Date Night; Splash & Jam; Friday Teen
Late Nights; and "America on the Move VVeek" from September 20 to 27.
Jeff Elavado, with the City's Parks Department, provided additional information about upcoming events
at the "Fridays at the Fountains" summer concert series that will take place every Friday through August
from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Harborside Fountain Park.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 326336 through 326417; and EFT -8012 through EFT -8042 in the amount of
$367,515.41; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $811,459.10 for the pay period ending July 31,
2008 (#AB08-175)
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
VVednesday,August6,2008
Page 2 of 2
B. Minutes of Meeting - July 30,2008 (#AB08-176)
05:48:35 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS - There were no General Business items this week...
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Nick Wofford thanked the Bremerton Main Stream Association for organizing the "Concerts on the
Boardwalk" series for the past several weeks; he also reminded citizens to vote!
Carol Arends enjoyed the well-attended Friday Night Art VValk events last week and noted all the events
going on downtown this summer, including the 4th Street Market to be held this week.
Dianne Robinson discussed her attendance with VVill Maupin at the Bremerton School Siting Project
meeting held recently, and mentioned that an additional 8 meetings will be scheduled.
Mike Shepherd was also pleased to see all of the summer events planned in the community this year;
reported on his Annual District 5 Picnic that was held on Saturday and was particularly pleased that
Congressman Norm Dicks was able to attend.
Roy Runyon thanked Council Member Shepherd for hosting th\e District 5 Picnic; reported on several
activities he attended downtown last week; and the Future Festival in Port Gamble.
Adam Brockus also attended the Future Festival; and also encouraged citizens to vote and to please
"pay attention" to the upcoming EMS Levy on the ballot.
Cecil McConnell provided further details on the benefits of the VVashington State Youth Academy.
Brad GehrinQ commented that there are many summer festivals to choose from this year; but a
particular favorite is the "Cool Car Cruise" event held the first Tuesday of each month; and he also
reminded citizens to please vote!
Will Maupin also reported on his attendance at the co-location meeting with the Bremerton School
District; and mentioned that as part of the process he traveled to Lakewood to observe an example of an
elementary school that was able to use bonds to add a Boys & Girls Club facility.
VVith no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:03 PM. The Council
then reconvened for a STUDY SESSION in the Council Conference Room, Room 603 to hear "Committee
Reports", review the "Job of a Council Member", and to discuss "General Council Business". President
Maupin adjourned the Study Session at 8:00 PM.
L RI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
VVM:CE:ls:cg