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Home My WebLink About01/07/2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCil APPROVED JAM a 1 l009 DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, January 7,2009 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 7,2009, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, 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. A COUNCIL BRIEFING was held to discuss General Council Business; and also included a 5-Minute EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss "Labor Negotiations" per RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b) and a 10-Minute EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss "Potential Litigation" per RCW 42.30.110 (1 )(i). At 5:30 PM the meeting moved to the City Council Chamber. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Brian Banke of Memorial Lutheran Church. COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS President Maupin opened nominations for Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore. Mike Shepherd nominated Cecil McConnell. Roy Runyon nominated Brad GehrinQ. 05:39:10 City Clerk Carol EtQen counted the ballots: Voted for Cecil McConnell: McConnell, Runyon, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Wofford Voted for Brad Gehring: Gehring, Brockus Cecil McConnell - 7 Votes; Brad Gehring - 2 Votes Cecil McConnell was elected Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore and was then seated. President McConnell then opened nominations for Council Vice-President. Dianne Robinson nominated Roy Runyon. Adam Brockus nominated Nick Wofford. 05:43:35 City Clerk Carol EtQen counted the ballots: Voted for Roy Runyon: Runyon, McConnell, Brockus, Shepherd, Robinson Voted for Nick Wofford: Wofford, Gehring, Arends, Maupin Roy Runyon - 5 Votes; Nick Wofford - 4 Votes Adam Brockus apologized for his mistake, but requested that a correction be made to his ballot, indicating that he nominated Nick Wofford and meant to vote for him...Mr. Bagwell indicated that a majority of the Council could make a decision on whether to let the vote stand or to allow a vote to be corrected. 05:45:50 M/S/C (Maupin/Gehring) Move to allow Council Member Brockus to correct his ballot to cast his vote for Nick Wofford for Council Vice President. Voted in favor of the Motion: Gehring, Brockus, Runyon, Arends, Maupin, Wofford, McConnell Voted against the Motion: Shepherd, Robinson Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Adam Brockus re-submitted his ballot and City Clerk Carol EtQen then recounted the ballots. Voted for Roy Runyon: Runyon, McConnell, Shepherd, Robinson Voted for Nick Wofford: Wofford, Gehring, Arends, Maupin, Brockus Roy Runyon - 4 Votes; Nick Wofford - 5 Votes Nick Wofford was elected Council Vice-President. President McConnell then continued with the Council Meeting... MA VOR'S REPORT . Announced that due to the snow and ice, the City will be dismissing all parking tickets issued from December 18 through December 26; and thanked Council Member Brockus for the suggestion. . Explained that a Draft Plan was submitted by the Washington State Ferries, and he plans to carry a message to the State Legislature on behalf of the City requesting that current levels of service continue until additional funding can be obtained. . Was pleased to announce that the interview process for a new Finance Director has concluded and a conditional offer was made to Paul Gudgeirsson. . Public Works Director Phil Williams recognized Bob Tulp, Operations Manager of the Public Works Department for over 25 years of service to the City; but explained that Mr. Tulp has accepted a new position with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and the City wished him well. . Urged the Council to continue their good relationship with the Administration. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus mentioned an Open House on the Manette Sub Area Plan would be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, January 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Roy Runyon announced that Goodwill is now accepting computer monitors and televisions. Katrina Fulkerson, Member Services Director of the Kitsap Family YMCA reported on the current activities going on at the "Y". CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 329064 through 329257; and EFT-8378 through EFT-8419 in the amount of $1,746,329.98; Regular Payroll in the amount of $740,695.42 for the pay period ending December 15, 2008; Regular Payroll in the amount of $808,847.71 for the pay period ending December 31,2008; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $79,053.51 for the pay period ending December 31,2008 (#AB09-001) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 17, 2008 (#AB09-002) C. Re-appointment of Emily Russell to the Arts Commission (#AB09-003) 06:05:40 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS - There were no General Business Items tonight... President McConnell took a moment to thank and recognize Will Maupin for his service as Council President for the last two years in 2007 & 2008; Brad Gehrinq for his service as Vice President in 2007; and Dianne Robinson for her service as Vice President in 2008. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 7,2009 Page 3 of 3 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends thanked her fellow Council Members for their service to the Council and the City. Dianne Robinson reported on her involvement with "Surviving Change", a non-profit group that helps disadvantaged young people succeed, and proudly participated in their grand opening of a computer lab for the students located at 865 6th Street in downtown Bremerton. Mike Shepherd was pleased to meet with Rep. Larry Seaquist, David Moseley from Washington State Ferries, the Shipyard Commander, and fellow Council members Maupin, Wofford, and Brockus to discuss the impact of the ferry schedules and shipyard works; and shared information about a finance package put together by the Bremerton School District that they plan to present to the State Legislatures. Roy Runyon enjoyed his first year in office as a Council Members and looks forward to the coming year; particularly hoping to help get the economy rolling again. Will Maupin thanked Bob Tulp for his years of service to the City and shared a few stories from people who noticed how much better the roads were in Bremerton compared to the streets of Seattle and Tacoma after the recent winter storm; and specifically thanked Bob and his crew for their great work during that difficult time. Brad GehrinQ congratulated Cecil McConnell for being elected to serve as Council President for the coming year; and thanked Will Maupin for his service as Council President for the last two years. He also thanked Bob Tulp, his Street Crew, and all the staff of Public Works for their efforts during this particularly harsh winter. Lastly, he wished everyone a Happy New Year. President McConnell also thanked Bob Tulp and his crew for their dedication. With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:15 PM. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION for a briefing by the Council President and to discuss General Council Business. pr~ LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant CM:CE:ls:cg