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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
April 3, 2019, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT
CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice-President Leslie Daugs
presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, Kevin
Gorman, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger was absent. Also present were City
Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and
Hans Nilsson with Information Services.
A COUNCIL BRIEFING 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 Major Scott Ramsey of the Salvation Army.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler...
• Presented a Mayor's Appreciation Award to Terrance Billy in recognition of his service for
courageously pulling a man his vehicle while it was engulfed in flames;
• Encouraged local high school students to apply for the Kure, Japan Sister City Program;
• Congratulated Tia Hudson for being selected as the City of Bremerton's first Poet Laureate;
• Recognized Paola Villeqas with the 2019 Mayor's Challenge Award for her project to drone
identify scotch broom; and
• Invited Caroline Stein with the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair to present
certificates to the student winners who were in attendance.
Vice-President Dauqs invited Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin, to read a
Proclamation on behalf of Mayor Wheeler to proclaim the Month of April in "Celebration of
Arbor Day"; and announced there will be an Arbor Day & Earth Day Celebration held on
Saturday, April 27 beginning at 10:00 AM at Kiwanis Park.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Major Scott Ramsey of the Salvation Army provided a recap on the demographics of those
utilizing this year's Winter Shelters.
Pastor Eric Roberts of Discovery Fellowship provided a summary of additional assistance that
was provided to the homeless; noted that Abraham's House has moved to 312 N. Callow Avenue
as of April 1; and thanked the owners of the space for their generosity.
Bernie Waldbilliq explained that when he closed Susanna's Antiques, the remaining items left in
the store, as well as the building were donated for use by Abraham House. It was a win-win for
everyone, especially when it was discovered they were going to be the next lessee of the space.
Caroline Stein provided additional comments about the Mayor's Challenge.
Pall Gudqeirsson asked why the Mayor does not sit at the dais with the Council Members; and
requested the status of the Kitsap Lake Clean-up and the City's long term Budget Plan.
Anqelique Irwin reported on several recent incidents of vehicles driving irresponsibly and
recklessly in her neighborhood; and also the danger that exists for pedestrians due to the lack of
sidewalks.
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CONSENT AGENDA
5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 383720 through 383890, and EFT-V19617
through EFT-V19669 in the amount of $1,446,126.20; Regular Payroll for the pay period
ending March 15, 2019 in the amount of$848,644.44; and Retiree Payroll for the pay
period ending March 31, 2019, in the amount of $53,990.02
5B — Minutes of Meeting — March 20, 2019
5C — Minutes of Study Session — March 27, 2019
5D — Easement to Puget Sound Energy, Inc. for Telecommunications Tower at Forest Ridge
Park
5E — Budget Amendment to the 2019 REET and Transportation Capital Funds; and
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Consultant Agreement with KPFF Consulting
Engineers, Inc. for Design of the E. 11th Street & Perry Avenue Improvement Project
There were no questions or comments from the public...
06:17:42 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items...
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Pat Sullivan invited interested volunteers to the Lions Park Weed Warriors Work Party on
Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon; and enjoyed volunteering again this year at the
Washington State Science & Engineering Fair.
Kevin Gorman thanked Mayor Wheeler for all the positive things reported on during his report;
announced the Manette Neighborhood Coalition would be hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
and Manette Park Dedication on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Manette Park; and
announced the "May the 4th" Clean-Up at the Manette Hillclimb on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 AM
to Noon.
Lori Wheat also congratulated all the winners of the annual Washington State Science &
Engineering Fair; and invited constituents to attend the next District 4 Community Meeting on
Monday, April 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at First Christian Church for a Report on Crime Trends &
Prevention by Police Chief Jim Burchett and Community Resource Office Joe Sexton.
Michael Goodnow announced if anyone was interested in an employment opportunity with the
2020 U.S. Census Team to contact (855) JOB (562)-2020 for more information on how to apply.
Richard Huddy shared photos from the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair; was
proud to attend a ceremony in honor of National Viet Nam Recognition Day; recognized today,
April 3, as the day of the doctrine; and recognized newly appointed Western Washington U.S.
Attorney General Brian Moran, who is from Kitsap County.
Vice-President Dauds announced the Annual Spring Fair hosted by the City of Bremerton and
AmeriCorps on Tuesday, April 5 at 11:00 AM at the Sheridan Park Community Center; the
Bataan Memorial Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, April 6 at 10:30 AM at Bataan Park; the
Kitsap Sexual Assault Center Open House on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 PM as part of Sexual
Assault Awareness Month; LFO Reconsideration Day on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:30 AM at the
Kitsap County Courthouse; and United Way's Lifting Spirts Fundraiser on Friday, April 12 at 6:00
PM at the Marvin Williams Center.
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With no further business, Vice-President Dauqs adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:32 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Office Manager
APPROVE y the City Council on the 17th day of April, 2019.
ERIC YOUNGE , City c-i President
Attest:
ANG WOODS, City Clerk
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