HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
A virtual Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 5:05 PM by Council Member Michael Goodnow until technical
difficulties were resolved; followed then by Council President Kevin Gorman presiding over the
remainder of the meeting. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Lori Wheat,
and Pat Sullivan. Vice President Leslie Daugs was absent. Lori Smith, Legislative Office Manager,
and IT Manager Dave Sorensen were present to provide staff support.
A. BRIEFINGS ON AGENDA BILL ITEMS
1. Confirm Appointment of a representative (Harrington Griffin) of the Fairfield Inn to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee General Business
2. Agreement with Pape &Sons Construction, Inc. for Marine Drive Water Main
Replacement General Business
3. Proposed Public Hearing and Resolution adopting the 2022 — 2027 Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program Public Hearing
4. Contract Modification Agreement No. 3 with Parametrix, Inc for Oyster Bay Sewer
Upgrades Consent Agenda
5. Professional Services Agreement with Cultural Resource Consultants, LLC for Oyster Bay
Sewer Upgrades Consent Agenda
6. Ordinance amending Chapter 10.42 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to include Section
10.42.070 entitled "Funds Allocated" General Business
7. Update on Sodium Hypochlorite and Caustic Soda Supply Chain Disruption Information
Only
8. Confirm Appointment of Kylie Finnell as the City Attorney at Band 23 Rate 6 of the salary
schedule; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and enter into the attached Letter of
Engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented General
Business
B. ACTION ON AGENDA BILL ITEM
1. Approve Promotion of Chris Moaner as the Internal Services Manager at Band 16, Rate 8
of the 2021 Management, Professional, Confidential and Fiduciary Salary Plan:
Public Works &Utilities Director Tom Knuckey explained in a Power Point Presentation
that Chris Moaner has been the Facilities/Inventory Supervisor since 1996 and has been
employed by the City in a variety of Utilities and Facilities positions since 1979. On May
19th, Council created the Internal Services Manager position; during presentations leading
up to the creation, the PW&U Director indicated his intent to promote Chris to this new
position at Rate 8.
BMC Chapter 2.50.032(c)(3) requires Council approval when an employee is promoted,
and it is proposed that their salary be set higher than the next rate which he or she was
receiving at the former band. Mr. Mottner's teamster compensation includes longevity pay,
standby pay and overtime; to match his current composite compensation it is requested
Council approve his salary at Rate 8 of Band 16.
Comments from the public were provided by: Anna Mockler
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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6:46 Motion to "authorize placement of Mr. Mottner's salary at Rate 8 of Band 16 of the
Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan" was made by Wheat,
and seconded by Goodnow... Comments and questions were provided by Wheat,
Goodnow, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckey.. a
6:50 Motion to "postpone this item to the regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 7,
2021 " was made by Simpson and seconded by Younger... Comments and questions were
provided by Simpson, Younger, and Wheat; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckey...
6:58 M/S/C (Simpson/Younger) Move to postpone this item (Main Motion) to the regular
Council Meeting on Wednesday July 7, 2021.
Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Simpson, Younger, Gorman
Voted opposed to Motion: Wheat, Goodnow
Motion carried: 4-Yes; 2-No
President Gorman called a break from 7:02 to 7:12 PM...
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
o Transitioning back to in -person Public Meetings and option for Hybrid Meetings
o Race Equity Advisory Committee Monthly Briefing —Vice Chair Lori Wheat
o Public Works Committee Monthly Briefing — Chair Eric Younger
o Finance, Investment & Parking Committee Monthly Briefing — Chair Michael Goodnow
o Other General Council Business was briefly discussed.
President Gorman reminded the public that due to a 5th Wednesday, no meeting would be held
next week on Wednesday, June 30; and the regular Council Meeting would continue to be held
remotely on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 beginning at 5:30 PM.
With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH
Legislative Office Manager
APPROVED by the City Council on the 7'h day of July, 2021.
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KEVIN GORMAN, Council President
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ANGELA HOOV R, City Clerk
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