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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council
Conference Room 603, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Cecil McConnell
presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike
Shepherd, Roy Runyon, and Adam Brockus. Council Members Brad Gehring and Will Maupin were
absent. Legislative Assistant Lori Smith was present to provide staff support.
President McConnell announced that the Study Session was open to the public, but there would be no
opportunities for input or participation, that no action will be taken, and the content of these items is
subject to change. He further explained that the planned presentation on "Local Historical Preservation"
by Megan Duvall, Certified Local Government Coordinator with the Washington State Department of
Archeology & Historic Preservation, would be postponed until late April.
A. NON DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Reappointment of John Cockburn to the Planning Commission (Consent Agenda)
B. FULL DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Update on City's Financial Status - Andy Parks, Finance Director (Information Only)
2. Authorizing the Mayor to submit a COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) Grant Application -
Andy Parks, Finance Director; and Nick Wofford, Finance Committee Chair General Business
3. Authorizing Transfer from Equipment Replacement and Reserve (ERR) Fund to General Fund -
Andy Parks, Finance Director; and Nick Wofford, Finance Committee Chair General Business
4. Proposed ordinance and increase to PILOT on City Utilities - Andy Parks, Finance Director; and
Nick Wofford, Finance Committee Chair General Business
5. Proposed ordinance to amend the 2009 Budget - Andy Parks, Finance Director; and Nick
Wofford, FInance Committee Chair General Business
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
Adam Brockus briefed the Council about a recent trip to Olympia with Nick Wofford to meet with
Legislators regarding funding for ferries; and President McConnell announced that due to the
current budget crisis of the City, only the registration fee would be paid for any Council Member
deciding to attend the 2009 AWC Annual Conference in June, and that each Council Member would
be responsible to pay for all their other expenses.
With no further business to discuss, President McConnell adjourned the Study Session at 6: 15 PM.
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