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Home My WebLink About01/20/2010 �` � DIGITAL RECORDING � CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FE� � 2010 Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRM D�CKS GovERtvMErvT CENTER 345 6` Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Nick Wofford presiding. Council Members present were Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell and Jim McDonald. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A CouNC�� BR�EF�NG was then held to discuss General Council Business at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room. At 5:30 PM the meeting moved to the Meeting Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jim McDonald followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Roaer Henniaan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MAYOR'S REPORT • Discussed her attendance at the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on Monday, and thanked Council Member Adam Brockus for reading the proclamation on behalf of the City; • Announced that the first draft of the report from the PROTHM,4N GROUP will be available on Friday; • Received reports from City Directors at the gathering of her Transition Team today; and • Supported the School Levy resolution to be discussed later this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION 8� ANNOUNCEMENTS H. Emilv Moshav mentioned that she was pleased to see several tattered American flags at various City parks have been replaced due to the quick response from City Parks Director Wyn Birkenthal. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 335505 through 335860; EFT-9465 through EFT-9517; and 1001 to 1002 in the amount of $;3,834,859.92; and Regular Payroll (payouts and corrections) in the amount of $64,493.15 for the pay period ending December 31, 2009 ' B. Minutes of Meeting — January 6, 2010 C. Minutes of Study Session — January 13, 2010 D. Approval of 2010 KiTSaP PHYSiciaNS SERVicE (KPS) Premium Rates and Underwriting Criteria E. Purchase of Easement from Roger Aiken for Water Service Line F. Approval of proposed Schedule 74 Conversion with PuGET Soutv� E►vERGY in conjunction with the Manette Bridge Replacement Project G. Resolution No. 3104 to change the name of Magnuson Way to Schley Boulevard H. Resolution No. 3105 authorizing the City of Bremerton to execute American Recovery and ° Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Amendment B for the UV Treatment Facility Project I. Resolution No. 3106 authorizing the Extension of Existing Letter of Credit with Revenue Bonds, 2003 (Kitsap Regional Conference Center Bank of America, N.A. relating to the City's Weekly Rate Demand Parking Garage) J. Resolution No. 3107 authorizing an Interfund Loan to the Harborside Plaza and Commons Fund form the Water Fund ' 05:38:45 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to approve the Co►vsENT A�Erv�a, as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Page 2 of 4 GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — RESOLUTION NO. 3108 SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS TO RENEW THE BREMERTON SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY FOR TAX YEARS 2011 TO 2014: The Council wishes to express support of the renewal of the Bremerton School Support Levy for tax years 2011 to 2014. The renewal collection rate for 2011 is the same as in 2010 and voter approval would mean continuation of current funding levels for the Bremerton School District. Several members from "Citizens for Good Schools" and the Bremerton School Board were in attendance to thank the Council Members for showing their support, and to encourage the entire community to also show their support for the renewal of the Bremerton School Support Levy on the upcoming ballot in February. A rally is planned this Friday at several intersections and a second rally will be held February 6. 05:44:15 The Main Motion was made and seconded... Council Members Runvon, Brockus, Wheeler, Robinson, and Maupin provided additional comments of support prior to the vote... 05:48:15 M/S/C/U (Arends/Brockus) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3108 supporting the submission to the voters to renew the Bremerton School Support Levy for tax years 2011 to 2014. 6B — APPROVAL TO HIRE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ABOVE STEP 1 OF THE PAY BAND; AND TO CONFIRM HER APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION: Mavor Lent pointed out that Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 2.50, Section 0.32(a) requires Council confirmation for the appointment of a department director and approval for an initial salary rate which exceeds Rate 1. Council confirmation and approval is requested to appoint Barbara A. Stephenson as Director of Financial Services at Pay Rate 5 of Band 22. Ms. Stephenson has 36 years of work experience of which 18 are primarily in non-profit and the public sector. This includes 3 years in various positions with Boeing, 7 years as an assistant �vice president and branch manager for Security Pacific Bank, 11 years as executive director of United Way of Kitsap County, and 7 years as elected Kitsap County Treasurer holcting a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government for Kitsap County. Ms. Stephenson attended Bellevue Community College majoring in Business Administration and banking schools at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon and at the University of Washington. She has received many professional achievements and awards throughout her career and served on many committees and boards some of which she was ' appointed to by Governors Lowry and Locke. Ms. Stephenson is also an active participant in many community volunteer activities. John Teter expressed comments in support of the appointment. Bill North respectfully asked the Council to approve the appointment. 05:58:30 The Main Motion was made and seconded... Council Members then began their discussion.. . Mr. McConnell clarified that the position description for the Fire and Police Chief does not require a 4-year degree, but does for the Financial Services Director. He admitted the rest of the experience of Ms. Stephenson is impressive but he could not support her confirmation due to the lack of the required degree. Mrs. Arends spoke favorably of Ms. Stephenson, and felt it was a mistake to not confirm her appointment. Mr. Maupin continued the discussion and explained the history on the decision to require a 4-year degree for any Financial Services Director. He stated that to confirm this appointment would be abdicating his responsibility as a Council Member. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Wheeler explained that he had an opportunity to be a part of the interview panel for Barbara Stephenson and thoroughly reviewed her resume, and therefore would support her hiring. Ms. Robinson expressed support to hire Ms. Stephenson because she valued experience over the need for a degree. Mr. Runvon asked what role Ms. Stephenson has played since there is no current director at the county level. Mavor Lent explained that Ms. Stephenson has worked with former finance directors to develop budgets. Mr. McDonald felt the issue has come down to whether her experience can replace the need for a degree, and he believed it could and therefore would support the confirmation. 06:12:57 M/S/C (Brockus/Arends) Move to confirm and approve the appointment of Barbara Stephenson as Director of Financial Services at Pay Step 5 of Band 22, effective upon passage. Voted in favor of the Motion: Brockus, Runyon, Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, and McDonald Voted opposed to the Motion: Maupin, McConnell, and Wofford Motion carried: 6-Yes; 3-No 6C — AMENDMENT TO DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT WITH DILLON WORKS! INC. FOR CUSTOM SCULPTURES AT 4 STREET & PACIFIC AVENUE: President Wofford emphasized that since this item was not on the agenda, a super majority would be required in order for this item to pass. Mr. Maupin explained that he changed his mind and proposed to amend the contract for the sculpture to go back to the more whimsical concept with the fish catching the fisherman. There were no comments from the public... 06:13:50 M/S/C (Maupin/Runyon) Move to amend the Design/Build Agreement with Dillon Works! Inc. for the sculpture at 4 th & Pacific Avenue to have the "fish catching the fisherman". Voted in favor of the Motion: Runyon, Wheeler, Arends, Maupin, McDonald, Brockus, Wofford Voted opposed to the Motion: Robinson and McConnell Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin discussed his attendance at a recent Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Growth Management Policy Board meeting. Carol Arends credited Martin Luther King, Jr. for the impact his non-violent movement has had on society and is glad that society has moved forward since that time. Dianne Robinson announced on behalf of Sally Santana that a spaghetti feed to raise funds for the Haitian people will be held on Sunday, January 24 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Brownsville United Methodist Church located at 8811 Illahee Road. For more information, please contact (360) 621-6266. Greq Wheeler discussed recent meetings with Larry Eyer of Kitsap Community Resources (KCR), Kurt Weist of Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA), and Officer Larry Hall of the Bremerton Police Department; and attended the Grand Opening last week for the new downtown business Retro Dogz as well as the celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Page 4 of 4 Adam Brockus announced the next District 3 Community Meeting would be held on Tuesday, January 26 and topics will include the School Levy and the Manette Bridge. Cecil McConnell welcomed Barbara Stephenson to the City. Jim McDonald attended the Newly Elected Officials workshop in Lynnwood last Friday and Saturday and was pleased to see that Bremerton was already on top of several issues that were expressed as concerns from other cities; and also met with Ruth Enderle of the Admiral Theatre on Tuesday. Nick Wofford also offered congratulations to new Finance Director Barbara Stephenson. 06:22:24 The Council recessed for a 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss "Real Estate Acquisition"per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b). No action was anticipated... With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:35 PM. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STU�Y SESSioN for a briefing by the Council President and to discuss General Council Business. Pre red and Submitted b: � LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ; r � CAROL ET , ity Cler WOFFO ity Council President :CE:Is:cg