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Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of July 9, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby
Present
Councilmember Chang
Present
Councilmember Clauson
Present
Councilmember Cucciardi
Absent
Councilmember Diener
Absent
Councilmember Lucarelli
Present
Councilmember Rosapepe
Present
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Staff present: Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney
Cates, City Clerk Rinearson and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Gail Porter, Police Chaplain, gave an invocation prayer for new Police Chief Brown and everyone who
was in attendance for the oath of office.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to add to the consent
agenda the excusal of Councilmen's Cucciardi and Diener for personal reasons from this evening's
meeting.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 76760 through 76765, and 77033 through 77168 including bank drafts
in the amount of $2,589,311.32 and Electronic Payments in the amount of $140,605.06 totaling
$2,729,916.38.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 77021 through 77032, including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $253,128.84; and Direct Deposits in the amount of $0 totaling $253,128,84.
C. Approval of the June 18, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes
D. New Item: Excusal of Councilman's Cucciardi and Dienerfor Personal Reasons From this Evening's
Meeting.
Mayor Putaansuu asked if there were any objections to tonight's consent agenda. After hearing no
objections, Mayor Putaansuu said the Consent Agenda is approved by unanimous consent.
S. PRESENTATION
A. Introduction of Utility Manager Jacki Brown
Mayor Putaansuu introduced Jacki Brown, the City's new Utility Manager, who provided her
background and qualifications.
B. Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
John Powers, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, gave a brief update
on second quarter numbers and provided regional information and media outreach.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:52 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 20-minute executive session pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss ongoing and potential litigation matters. City Attorney Cates, Finance
Director Crocker and Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend.
At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
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8. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve Agreement and Notice to Form for Accessory Dwelling
Units
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt a resolution
approving the form for the City's ADU Agreement and Notice to Title.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 017-19)
B. Adoption of a Resolution Appointing a Planning Commissioner
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a Resolution
confirming the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Phillip King to the Planning Commission, as set forth in
the Resolution presented.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 018-19)
C. Approval of the June 25, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the
Council meeting from June 251n
The motion carried. Councilmember Lucarelli abstained.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
There were no discussion items.
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet next Tuesday [July 16,
20191,
Councilmember Ashby reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet the second Monday in August [August 13111
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Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet August 191n; the
Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet August 14tn; and the Chimes and Lights Committee
is scheduled to meet August 191n
Community Development Director Bond reported on the July 111 Land Use Committee meeting.
Mayor Putaansuu reported he will be attending a special meeting with the Growth Management
Policy Board to work on Vision 2050.
11. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported the following:
• Tremont Street celebration is scheduled for August 2"d at 1:00pm;
• We received $1.3 million initial funding from the Transportation Policy Board Puget Sound
Regional Council Executive Board for the Tremont project;
• McCormick water system updates;
• Well 13 updates;
• City employee updates;
• Vacancy rates and rents;
• Attended AWC conference;
• Received his Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from AWC [Association of
Washington Cities];
• Finance Director Crocker was confirmed to serve on the Workers' Comp Retro Board; and
• City's insurer recommended the City does not allow bouncy houses in our parks as they are
considered high risk.
12. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director Crocker reported the State Auditor's office has been at the City for the past month,
and an exit conference will be scheduled soon.
13. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
14.OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Putaansuu administered the oath of office to Police Chief Matt Brown.
Mrs. Brown pinned Police Chief Brown's badge to his uniform.
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Police Chief Brown thanked the Council and Mayor and explained how incredible it is to have
everyone here. He thanked his wife who supported him through these transitions. He would not be
standing here without her.
Mayor Putaansuu asked everyone to join him for refreshments upon the adjournment of the
meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy inearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor