Bainbridge Islanders,
This past Thursday night, the Bainbridge Island Police Department, the Fire Department, Bainbridge Prepares, and Kitsap Public Heath hosted an Opioid Overdose Response Training at Fire Station 21 located on Madison Avenue. About 40 to 50 people attended. Thursday’s training is an example of the collaboration between several agencies and organizations to help keep our community safe.
Opioid use on Bainbridge and in Kitsap County, like many regions in the United States, has become a public health issue. The negative issues associated with opioid use cross jurisdictional lines. Someone who acquires an opioid like Fentanyl in one jurisdiction may cross into another jurisdiction for its use. In response to the threat of opioids like Fentanyl, the City of Bainbridge Island is working to increase public awareness and provide medication to help people survive opioid overdoses. The risk of accidental overdose is high, particularly with Fentanyl. Fentanyl is very powerful and difficult to detect. Contact with just a small amount of Fentanyl poses a safety concern for first responders as well.
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Thursday’s training provided first aid training for bystanders. Participants were taught the signs of an overdose, what to do (Call 911), and how to administer the antidote for opioid use, the medication Naloxone. Everyone who attended received a dose of Naloxone in its nasal spray form.
Prevention was also a topic. The community is encouraged to keep medications secure and dispose of unwanted and expired medications safely. A drug drop box can be found in the lobby of the Ted Spearman Justice Center. Medication lock boxes were distributed to the attendees as well.
Gratitude and appreciation are extended to the Fire Department, Kitsap Public Heath District, Bainbridge Prepares, and also to our Police Chief and Community Health Navigator.
Best,
Blair King
City Manager
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Food Waste Prevention Week |
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The first week of April is Food Waste Prevention Week. Learn all about it, and how you can be a food waste hero in this video! |
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Bundled Madison Ave. Project Begins! |
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The Madison Ave Non-Motorized and Sewer Improvement Bundled Project has begun and is anticipated to run through December 2024. Improvements will occur between Winslow Way and SR 305 on Madison Ave. There will be one-lane closures with flaggers throughout the day except near schools during school start and stop times when two-lane traffic will resume.
Improvements Coming
- Wider sidewalks on east side of Madison Ave.
- Dedicated and raised bike lane on east side of Madison Ave.
- Revisions to ADA ramps on the west side of Madison Ave.
- Sidewalk improvements near Sakai Park
- Raised crosswalks with flashing beacons near Sakai Park and Kimiko Lane
- Traffic calming
- Sewer improvements
- Roadway surface improvements
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Community Meeting About Winslow Affordable Housing Project - April 15 |
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Learn more about a proposed Affordable Housing Project at 625 Winslow Way E. There will be a presentation and Q&A Session.
When: April 15 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Public Library (1270 Madison Ave N.)
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Winslow High Water Tank Update |
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The Winslow Water Tank contractor continues to prep the site for foundation construction. In mid-March, 72 auger-cast pile supports were constructed. Each 30-inch diameter support pile is approximately 58.5 feet deep and serves to stabilize the tank in firm soil. The next phase includes constructing a concrete pile cap foundation on top of the piles. This pile cap will serve as the platform to which the tank column will be anchored. Installation of the steel reinforcement for the concrete pile cap is expected to be all of April. |
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Child Reunification Town Hall - Watch the Video |
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On March 24, Bainbridge Prepares hosted a Child Safety and Reunification Town Hall to address the issue of child-family reunification during disasters on the Island. If you missed the Town Hall, you can still watch it by clicking on the video below.
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Prepare in a Year's activity for April is Evacuation.
An important part of preparing your household is making sure you can leave quickly and with supplies. Create a "go bag." Your go bag needs to be accessible at all times. Don't forget to rotate out items that can expire. And make sure that the clothes in your go bag are items you can and would wear.
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BI Reads - Vote for Our Next Book! |
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Learn about BI Reads, and vote for the 2024 book! |
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Earth Month helps raise awareness of and encourage involvement in Arbor Day and Earth Day events while inspiring people toward good environmental stewardship. There are events and opportunities to get involved with ALL MONTH LONG from work parties, to trail walking, birding, classes and more! Click on the button below for the schedule.
A sampling of upcoming events:
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Afternoon on the Trails, Sunday, April 7, 1 pm – 5 pm, at IslandWood Campus
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Moritani Preserve Work Party, Thursday, April 18, 10am-noon, at Moritani Preserve
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Breakfast with the Birds, Friday, April 19, 7 am – 9 am, at IslandWood Campus
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Trails Work Party, Saturday, April 20, 10am-noon, at Battle Point Park
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Mending Meet-up, Saturday, April 20, 5-7pm, Esther’s Fabrics
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Free Invasive Weed Disposal, Sunday, April 21, 10am-4pm, at the Bainbridge Disposal Transfer Station
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Superpowers of Our Parks and Trails, Thursday, April 25, 7-9pm, at Bainbridge High School Theater
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Earth Expo: Kid-friendly booths and volunteer projects, Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm, at Battle Point Park
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Still Accepting Applications!
Community Police Academy -Begins April 11-
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The Community Police Academy gives island residents and business owners the opportunity to become more familiar with the functions of their local police department.
The program covers everything from traffic enforcement, patrol and criminal law, to use of force, de-escalation, and investigations. It’s also a great opportunity to meet the officers who serve this community.
The free, 2024 Community Academy will begin on April 11 and will run for 8 weeks. The class will be held on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
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The City is seeking volunteers for eight standing committees and two short-term task forces. Most groups meet monthly to develop recommendations for the City Council in various subjects.
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Spotlight on the Ethics Board
The Ethics Board contributed this on volunteering with a City Advisory Group.
Positive aspect of serving as EB chair (From Rafael Escandon):
"For me, as a relative newcomer to Banbridge Island (5 year resident), the diverse membership on our board (eg; time of residence/where on the island each member lives, what their professional backgrounds are, and what their memories and understanding of local history and culture are) provides enriching context and understanding of the myriad issues referred to us and those we discuss and attempt to reach conclusions about is fantastic."
What’s a change/issue that you’ve helped bring to the attention of the Council in your role as a city advisory group member?
- Creating, promoting and publicly archiving educational and training content for all council, board and committee members.
- Expanding our mission into an educational resource/role for council, boards/committees and the pubic on matters of ethical conduct and communication of how to best handle real-world scenarios.
- Hopefully reducing perceived barriers to engaging with the Ethics Board through an anonymized process.
What are you excited about for 2024?
We have proposed adding youth/young adult membership for our board to give younger community members exposure to civic engagement and real-world experience with participating in government and advisory roles.
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City Council Meeting Updates |
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Councilmembers from left to right: Leslie Schneider (Central Ward - District 4), Clarence Moriwaki (Central Ward - District 5), Ashley Mathews (South Ward - District 6), Brenda Fantroy-Johnson (North Ward - District 2), Joe Deets (North Ward - District 7), Kirsten Hytopoulos (At Large - District 1), Jon Quitslund (South Ward, District 3) |
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April 9 Regular Business Meeting key topics:
- Proclamations for
- Earth Day
- Volunteer Week
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Presentation from Bainbridge Youth Services relating to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Authorize the City Manager to Amend the 2023-28 Capital Improvement Plan to Include the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Water Line Extension Project
- Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Construction Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for the Sidewalk Safety Evaluation and Repairs Project
- Receive Council Direction on Building and Planning Fees for Non-Profit Agencies
- Endorse Solid Waste Objectives
**City Council Agendas are available to view the Friday before the meeting by 5 p.m.**
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Ways to Watch
- In-person at the City Hall City Council Chambers
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City website livestream (visit the Agendas & Minutes page, then click on "In Progress" when the meeting starts)
- BKAT (Channel 12 on Comcast & Channel 3 on WAVE)
The public is invited to contact members of the City Council to express concerns, questions and praise. Some council members are holding virtual office hours and others are available to meet upon request.
Please visit the City Council page for more information on individual City Council members.
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