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Home My WebLink About01/06/2016 COUNC6L DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �AN 1 p �Ot6 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 8t 5:00 PM In COUf1Cll C011f2P2f1Ce ROOn'1 603 Of th2 NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6�h Street, Bremerton, Washington, with 2015 Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Richard Huddy, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A CouNci� BRiEFitv� was 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 Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Maior Scott Ramsev of the Salvation Army. COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS President Wheeler opened nominations for 2016 Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore. Greq Wheeler nominated Eric Younger. With no further nominations, President Wheeler asked for a vote by ballot/roll call. Voted in Favor of Younger: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler, Davis, Huddy, Younger By unanimous vote, Eric Younqer was elected Council PresidenUMayor Pro Tempore for the year 2016, and was seated as the Chair for the remainder of the Meeting. President Younqer then opened nominations for Council Vice-President. Leslie Daugs nominated Dino Davis. With no further nominations, President Younqer asked for a vote by ballot/roll call. Voted in Favor of: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler, Davis, Huddy, Younger By unanimous vote, Dino Davis was elected Council Vice-President for the year 2016. POLICE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY The Oath of Office Ceremony for Bremerton Police Officer Derek Eide was performed by Bremerton Municipal Court Judae James Docter. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Was pleased to report that 683 City permits have been issued; • Wished Wyn Birkenthal best wishes in his recent retirement; and brought forward Jeff Elevado to announce that he will take over as Interim Director of the Parks & Recreation Department; • Mentioned a mixed-use project proposed for 1S�& Pacific that would include Chung's Teriyaki Express; and the reuse of a building for Fitness Evolution that was now open for business; • Displayed a map indicating where 2016 Public Works Projects were planned with funds received from the Bremerton Transportation Improvement Board (TIB); • Highlighted a number of exciting projects currently in progress including: Carl's Junior 2-story Restaurant; a new addition at the newly constructed Salvation Army; Spyglass Apartments with 80- units; 606 Burwell Apartments with 71-units; The Wellington, a 50-unit memory care facility; the Marvin Williams Recreation & Teen Center; Bremerton Towers with 438-units including retail space; City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Page 2 of 3 The Monterey with 48-units; Evergreen Point with 109-units; 1010 Apartments with 25-units; and 4tn Street Redevelopment with new facades, 27-units including retail space; • Encouraged attendance at a book signing with practicing physician and national bestselling author Carol Casselia who will be the featured guest speaker at "Enl!ghten" on Friday, January 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Elks Lodge located at 4131 Pine Road; and • Congratulated local artists Leilani Lewis and Carla Grahn for being recognized in the 2016 Washington State Juried Art Exhibition, and invited the community to the Reception and Awards Ceremony to be held at the Admiral Theatre on Saturday, January 23. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Community Relations Director of the Kitsap Family YMCA, provided information on the latest happenings at the "Y", including the annual "No Joining Fees" offer that is available through January 18; and the upcoming "Resolution 5k Run". Gale Gillespie asked when the "5 Most Wanted" and "3 Most Dreaded Houses" would again be published in the Kitsap Sun because he felt it was a really valued service for the community. He also reported on the successful 114th Birthday Celebration of the Bremerton Eagles Aerie 192. Hollv Gilman, Civil Survival, spoke about a program to help persons formerly incarcerated to integrate into employment and society. John Richard Miller was concerned about the increase in trash throughout the City. CONSENT AGENDA 7A— Claims 8� Check Register: Check Numbers 366377 through 366707, and EFT-15615 through EFT-15664 in the amount of$2,099,069.15; Deferred Compensation Refund for the pay period ending June 15, 2015 in the amount of$300.00; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending December 15, 2015 in the amount of$722,939.93; Regular Payroli for the pay period ending December 31, 2015 in the amount of$736,073.89; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending December 31, 2015 in the amount of$53,338.73. 7B — Minutes of Meeting — December 16, 2015 7C — Confirm Appointment of Garrett Nobbs to the Arts Commission There were no comments from the public... 06:07:15 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSENr A�EN�a as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS— There were no General Business Items tonight... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS � Pat Sullivan mentioned two Public Works Community Meetings are sr,heduled on January 7 to highlight "2016 Public Works Projects" and on January 21 for a presentation on the "Lebo Boulevard Improvements Project". Leslie Dauas thanked Greg Wheeler for serving as Council President the past three years; congratulated Eric Younger and Dino Davis for being elected as 2016 Council Chairs, and welcomed new Council Member Richard Huddy. .lerrv McDonafd added the proposed refurbishing of the Roxy Theater to the list of upcoming projects in Bremerton that was presented earlier during the Mayor's Report. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Page3of3 Grea Wheeler wished everyone a Happy New Year. Dino Davis looked forward to the New Year ahead. Richard Huddv looked forward to his term on the Council and shared his personal goals. President Younqer sadly announced that former Council Member Wayne Olsen had passed away on Christmas Eve. He shared some memories of Wayne's time in office, and held a moment of silence. With no further business, President Younqer adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:20 PM. President Younqer announced the Council would reconvene for a Study Session at 6:30 PM back in the Council Conference Room for a briefing. The Study Session adjourned at 6:38 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � � L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: . SHANN CORIN, City Clerk . ERIC YOUNG , City Co il President EY:SC:Is:cg