HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
February 3, 2021, at 5:30 PM with Council President Kevin Gorman presiding. Council Members
present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, and Leslie
Daugs. Council Member Pat Sullivan was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger
Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Kelly Wells,
Information Technology.
President Gorman read a statement that per an amending proclamation issued by Governorinslee
extending the "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the
Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded...
CONSENT AGENDA
2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 392456 through 392590 and EFT-V32236
through EFT-V32305 in the amount of $2,436,467.32; Regular Payroll for Pay Outs
ending December 31, 2020 in the amount of $1,568.00; Regular Payroll for pay period
ending January 15, 2021 in the amount of $966,336.94; and Retiree Payroll for pay period
ending January 31, 2021 in the amount of $53,136.23
2B — Minutes of Meeting — January 20, 2021
2C — Minutes of Study Session — January 27, 2021
2D — Minutes of Joint Planning Session — January 30, 2021
2E — Public Works Agreement with Pipeline Video Inspection LLC dba AIMS Companies for
Burwell/Warren Sewer Pipe Cleaning and Video Inspection
2F — Five -Year Contract Extension Addendum to Maintenance Agreement with Otis Elevator
Company for Elevator Service, Maintenance, and Monitoring
There were no questions or comments from the public...
5:33 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items...
MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler...
• Commented that Saturday's Joint Planning Session with Council Members and Department
Directors was very productive;
• Was pleased the Bremerton National Airport was still on the shortlist of 6 facilities being
considered to undergo future commercial air expansion; and
• Proclaimed how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful part of the country; and proudly
announced that Bremerton has been chosen for several national recognitions including the
39th Most Affordable Beach Town in America (2021); one of the Top 50 Metros in the United
States to Get Physically Fit (2021); 3rd Most Affordable City for Tech Workers (2020); and one
of the 9th Most Arts -Vibrant Mid -Sized Areas (2020).
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Anna Mockler reiterated her request for Council to provide the status of COVID-19 using
information from the Kitsap Public Health District; and encouraged Council Members and the
community to please support local food banks.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Leslie Daugs mentioned that at the next Study Session, she plans tn provideobriefing onthe
Audit Committee meeting held last night; expressed condolences to all the friends and families
affected bythe tragic death of 16-yea[ old Bremerton girl on Saturday; and cautioned drivers to
baespecially careful now that children are back inschool.
Lori Wheat in support of Black History Month, encouraged everyone to read something related to
social justice, noting that she chose to read the true story "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and
Redernpti8n", invited the community to join the Bremerton Night Time Book Club "B-Town
Bookers" that meets by Zoom the first Monday of each month; wished everyone a Happy
Groundhog Day; agreed with Mayor Wheeler that we are lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest;
and when celebrating Valentine's Day later this nnonth, to also remember to practice love and
compassion for ourselves and others.
Michael Goodnow shared the concern caused by two persons close tohim before they
thankfully tested negative for COVI D-1 9, and to save others from the same stress, encouraged
everyone to continue doing their part so we can all get back to a normal life soon.
Mike Simpson thanked Mayor Wheeler for talking about the highlights of living in this area, which
he agreed with; instead of Groundhog Day, described a festival celebrated in Japan called
Setsubun that is observed each year on February 3 to celebrate the beginning of spring, and a
new start that offers a chance to get rid of evil spirits; reminded people to do what is needed to be
safe and healthy during the pandemic and emphasized the importance of discussing the end of
the |nokdovvnwith legislators.
Kevin Gorman was pleased toannounce that after aO-hoUrJoint Planning Session last
Saturday, tho2O21 City Council Goals & Priorities were established; and reminded the public that
the Study Session would be held remotely next week on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:51 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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Legislative Office Manager
APPROVED by the City Council on the 17 th day of February, 2021.
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