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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
March 10, 2010
A Study Session 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 6 Street,
Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 5:00 PM, 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.
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith was present to provide staff support.
President Wofford emphasized that the Study Session was open to the public, however 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.
A. NO DISCUSSION PLANNED -The following items are budgeted items or have been
reviewed by the appropriate Council Committee, and will be placed on the next Council
Meeting Agenda for action:
1. Reappointment of Bill Mosiman to the Planning Commission — Mayor Patty Lent
Consent Agenda
2. Appointment of Rick Tift to the Planning Commission — Mayor Patty Lent Consent
Agenda
3. Appointment of Greg Jose to the Planning Commission — Mayor Patty Lent Consent
Agenda
4. Appointment of Peter Aylsworth to the Design Review Board — Mayor Patty Lent
Consent Agenda
5. Professional Services Agreement with MEASUREMENT RESEARCH CORPORATION (MRC)
for Multi -Year Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan — Michael Mecham,
Interim Public Works & Utilities Director /City Engineer; and Dianne Robinson, Public
Works Committee Chair Consent Agenda
B. BRIEF /FULL DISCUSSION PLANNED
6. Purchase of three (3) 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors — Jim Orton, Fleet
Manager, Equipment Services, Public Works & Utilities Department; and Dianne
Robinson, Public Works Committee Chair Consent Agenda
7. Proposed Options to fill the vacant Public Works & Utilities Director position — Mayor
Patty Lent (Information Only)
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Briefings provided by Council Committees Chairs and Council Members are summarized
as follows:
• Dianne Robinson asked to bring forward a Resolution for the City of Bremerton to
support the "Kids at Hope" program;
• Adam Brockus stated that he had received a draft copy of the Letter of Intent from
LORAX PARTNERS, which will be discussed at the next Finance Committee meeting;
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• Jim McDonald mentioned that the redevelopment of Lions Park would mean
closure of the Park for about one year with work to begin before the end of the
month;
• Roy Runyon provided a summary of the issues discussed at the last Public Safety,
Parks, & Planning Committee, including the downtown flower program and ideas to
control fireworks; and that a citizens group was organizing an initiative to legalize the
ownership of chickens within the City limits of Bremerton;
• Grea Wheeler mentioned his District 5 meeting would focus on the 2010 Census
Count;
• Carol Arends expressed her concerns about the use of the City Attorney and his
time spent on a proposed ordinance that has not yet received support from the
Council; and
• President Wofford asked for two Council Members to contact him if they are
interested in serving on the newly created Ad Hoc Parking Committee; and
cautioned the Council that they will be;limited to 3- minutes each to express their
points on the proposed Charter changes at the Monthly Study Session scheduled on
March 31; and limited to 3- minutes for'each rebuttal.
With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Study Session at 5:45 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
Attest:
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CAROL ETGEN, City Cler
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