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Home My WebLink About11/17/2010 DIGITAL RECORDING �EC O 1 ZO�o CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ��U9�C�� Wednesday, November 17, 2010 �� The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM Itl COUt1Cll COClfef@C1Ce ROOtII 603 Of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6tn 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 CouNCi� BRiEFirvG 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 Marta Schellberq of Bremerton First United Methodist Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — There was no Mayor's Report this week... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jamie Forsvth, on behalf of Bremerton GreenDrinks, presented a poster that will be used to encourage the community to support Bremerton businesses and to "buy local". Dave Ferqus, representing the 9/11 Memorial Committee, thanked the City for considering Evergreen Rotary Park as the location for the 9/11 Memorial; and encouraged the public to attend a fundraiser for the 9/11 Memorial this Friday at McCloud's located on Perry Avenue. City Clerk Carol Et_qen, announced that Item 5H was pulled from the Consent Agenda and added as Item 6A CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 340362 through 340586; and EFT-10367 through EFT-10410 in the amount of $2,830,635.39 B. Minutes of Meeting — November 3, 2010 C. Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 4, 2010 D. Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 8, 2010 E. Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 9, 2010 F. Interagency Agreement Governing the Interagency Bomb Squad G. Contract to purchase a sculpture from Bob Kimball of Poulsbo, WA H. . , „n +ho �;+., �f Qromcr�nr� �A�n�nomonf C�I�ni Dl�r+ �tem was moved to General8usiness... I. Ordinance No. 5128 amending Chapters 2.09 and 2.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to the reorganization of the Information Technology Department There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:35:23 M/S/C (Runyon/Robinson) Move to approve the CoNSE►vT A�E►v�a as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Brockus, Runyon, Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Wofford Abstained: McConnell Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF RABECCA R. HASART AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AT BAND 22, RATE 3 ON THE CITY OF BREMERTON'S MANAGEMENT SALARY PLAN: Chapter 2.50, Section 2.50.032(a) of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) requires Council confirmation for the appointment of a Department Director; and therefore Council confirmation is requested to hire Rabecca City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Page2of3 - R. Hasart as the Director of Financial Services. Ms. Hasart's career spans 15-years in the public sector as Finance Director/City Clerk with the City of Washougal and Finance Manager with the City of Dupont. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Washington, and has completed one year towards an Executive Masters of Public Administration. Due to Ms. Hasart's education and experience, a hiring level of Step 3 has been negotiated. There were no questions or comments from the public... � 05:38:45 Motion was made by Maupin, and seconded by Brockus; Comments were then provided... Will Maupin explained that he served on the Interview Panel, along with fellow Council Member Cecil McConnell and several Department Directors; and unlike previously, the correct process to interview and hire the Director of the Finance Department was followed. Mr. Maupin elaborated on Ms. Hasart's qualifications and was pleased that she was the unanimous selection of the Interview Panel. 5:44:50 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Brockus) Move to confirm the appointment of Rabecca R. Hasart as the new Director of Financial Services for the City of Bremerton under the terms and conditions outlined in her Letter of Engagement, which includes her hiring at Band 22, Rate 3 on the City's Management Salary Plan. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE 2011 BUDGET: AND ORDINANCE NO. 5129 LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR COLLECTION IN 2011: Cathy Johnson, Interim Financial Services Director, used a PowerPoint presentation to provide details on the Revenue Sources for the 2011 Budget; and continued the presentation to further explain that the City's property taxes are levied on an annual basis through passage of an ordinance. The proposed ordinance will implement a general property tax levy and a voted EMS levy at the statutory rate limit as well as a bond redemption levy at a rate adequate to provide funds necessary to meet debt service obligations. President Wofford opened the public hearing for comment on both the revenue sources and property taxes There were no questions or comments from the public... President Wofford then closed the hearing to the public; and explained that no action was required by the Council on the Revenue Sources for the 2011 Budget � 06:16:02 Motion was made by McDonald to approve Ordinance No. 5129, and seconded by Robinson; Comments were then provided by the Council... Mr. McDonald commended Ms. Johnson for her hard work as the Interim Finance Director. Mr. Brockus asked for an explanation on how property tax works. Ms. Johnson answered that as assessed value on property decreases or increases, so does the property tax. Will Maupin added that there is a 1% limit on any increase made to property taxes. President Wofford reminded the public that the Council was only taking action on the City's portion of the property tax... 06:22:10 M/S/C (McDonald/Robinson) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5129 levying property taxes for collection in 2011. Voted in favor of Motion: Brockus, Wheeler, Robinson, Maupin, McDonald, McConnell, Wofford Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon Abstained: Arends Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No; 1-Abstention COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin stated that he attended a number of ineetings in the past few weeks. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Page3of3 Carol Arends reported that she too attended a number of ineetings, including an Audit Committee. Dianne Robinson thanked Jessica Reid of "Fresh Start" for her contribution to the Beautify Bremerton efforts; reported that the recent Public Works Committee discussion included grant funding for Stormwater improvements, Jarstad Park Master Plan, and a transportation update report of the area along SR304. Greq Wheeler reiterated the "Think/Shop Local" campaign; announced that Fresh Local on 4 Street (located between Park & Pacific Avenue) was celebrating their 1-year anniversary this Friday at 5:00 PM and the public was invited; and was also involved in a number of ineetings the past few weeks. Roy Runvon provided a briefing on the joint District 4 and 5 Community Meeting held on Monday to provide information on the City's proposed 2011 Budget; announced the 12' annual WinterFest will be held on Friday, December 3 in downtown Bremerton and Manette and will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Artwalk. Events will include the Harborside Tree Lighting with a visit by Santa at 5:30 PM and the Manette Tree lighting at 7:00 PM; and that local businesses will remain open for treats and entertainment from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Adam Brockus reiterated information about the 12 annual WinterFest and noted it will be the last year for a tree lighting in Manette; announced that a District 3 Community Meeting would be held on Tuesday, November 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center located at East 13` Street & Nipsic Avenue to further discuss the "Manette Traffic Flow Design"; and announced the Ferry Community Meeting originally scheduled tonight was postponed until Thursday, December 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and will be held at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal. Cecil McConnell welcomed Rabecca Hasart to the City of Bremerton, and has very high expectations of her. Jim McDonald was pleased to be invited to the East Bremerton Rotary breakfast with a great public speaker, George Strong from WWII; and also participated in a work party at Illahee Park. Nick Wofford announced that there will be a Special Meeting held on Monday, November 22 beginning at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room to discuss upcoming agenda items and the proposed budget; that no Council Meeting wi11 be held on Wednesday, November 24; and he too encouraged residents to think global, buy local. With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:34 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: •- , LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: � CAROL E GEN, City erk NI FFO City ouncil President :CE:Is:cg