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1987-04-02 Special MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting April 2, 1987 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held REGULAR MEETING April 2 1987, in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. (A verbatim record is on file in the Clerk's office) The invocation was given by Chaplain Henry Wright of the Star of INVOCATION the Sea Chapel, U.S. Coast Guard Station, followed by the pledge of allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Lorne White, Presiding Ann Barker Alan Austerman Eric Blankenburg Ken Gregg Jack McFarland Wayne Stevens comprising a quorum of the assembly; and Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor Linda Freed, Community Development Director Gaye Vaughan, Borough Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA APPROVAL MCFARLAND, moved to add under New seconded by BARKER Business "Sale of Surplus Equipment" and "Resolution 87-28-R." WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 87-21-R Authorizing Participation In The RESOLUTION Offshore Fisheries Business Tax Revenue Sharing Pilot NO. 87-21-R Project. 2. Resolution No. 87-23-R Authorizing Participation In The RESOLUTION State Day Care Assistance Program Pursuant To AS NO. 87-23-R 44.47.250-310. 3. Resolution No. 87-25-R Concerning HB 33 Relating to RESOLUTION Inoperative Schools NO. 87-25-R B. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 87-08-0 Establishing The School Building ORDINANCE Major Maintenance Fund And Providing Some Initial Funding NO. 87-08-0 For Such Fund. 2. Ordinance No. 87-09-0 Amending Chapters 17.03, 17.06, ORDINANCE 17.39 and 17.42 Relating To Approach Zones, Clear Zones NO. 87-09-0 And Parking Zones For Utility Airports In The Kodiak Island Borough. C. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE ASSEMBLY COMMUNICATIONS TO ASSEMBLY 1. K.I.B. School District Financial Report for January, 1987. 2. K.I.B. Financial Report for February, 1987. 3. K.I.B. Parks and Recreation Committee Capital Construc- tion Priorities For Parks. Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. K.I.B Regular Assembly Meeting of March 5, 1987 2. K.I.B Special Assembly Meeting of March 19, 1987 E. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. K.I.B. Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting of March 2, 1987. 2. K.I.B. School District Regular Meeting of February 23, 1987 K.I.B. School District Special Meeting of March 2, 1987, March 9, 1987, and March 12, 1987. 3. K.I.B. Mental Health Center Advisory Board Meeting of October 27, 1987 and December 15, 1987. 9. K.I.B. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of March 18, 1987. GREGG, seconded by MCFARLAND WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED CITIZEN'S COMMENTS moved to approve consent agenda. Mayor Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Dan Holloway, draftsman in the Engineering Department. Donald Fox, Kodiak salmon fisherman, opposed Resolution 87-26-R because he didn't feel the practice of fish processors giving a six pack of beer to fishing crews when they made deliveries was a problem and thought the borough should not become involved in such matters. Jim Fisk, second lowest bidder for the baler facility operation, requested the assembly award the baler bid to a local contractor and quoted the local preference ordinance (3.16.060) which states that at the assembly's discretion a bid can be awarded to a local firm if the bid does not exceed the lowest responsible bid by more than ten percent. Don Lawhead, spoke in favor of F and W Construction receiving the baler bid under the local preference ordinance. He felt if an outside firm was awarded the contract that local people would not be hired to operate the baler facility. Daniel Miller said there was something drastically wrong with the borough appraisal system and thought some type of formula utiliz- ing square footage should be developed. He said some property was $50-60,000 under the appraised value of a fee appraiser while other property had value much higher than the appraised amount. Lorna Arndt spoke regarding Resolution 87-22-R establishing a Kodiak Island Fisheries Commission. She questioned whether mem- bers of the commission would be paid and said she didn't think the borough should be getting into the area of the Fish and Game Board. Louie Lowenberg spoke regarding the resolution to create a K.I.B. Fisheries Commission and said that whenever you create a commis- sion and enact regulations, you need enforcement. He said the State and National Marine Fisheries could not enforce the present regulations due to lack of funding and it was ludicrous to expect them to enforce regulations enacted by such a commission. Okey Chandler said the borough had no business trying the regu- late the fish business. Mayor Selby presented Kristy Klinnert with a certification of commendation for being selected "Alaska Sportsperson of the Year". CITIZEN'S COMMENTS April 2, 1987 Page 2 ''3 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Appointment to K.I.B. Mental Health Board. AUSTERMAN, seconded by BARKER VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HJU RING move to appointment Francis Cater to the K.I.B. Mental Health Board. Unanimous A. Transfer of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License - TO: Rendezvous; Clearwater, Inc., P-Daniel J. Bayne, VP -David G. Jentry, S/T-David E. Minks; Lot 25A, Block 1, Russian Creek Subdivision (Widgeon Circle); FROM: Same d/b/a, Chiniak Road. GREGG, seconded by STEVENS moved to voice non -objection to license transfer. The presiding officer called for public testimony. Mike Green, resident of Women's Bay, voiced objection to having a bar and restaurant opened in his community. He said the local radio station constantly broadcasts advisements about making Kodiak a safer place to live by saying "No" to alcohol and drugs and he doesn't think opening another bar will contribute to mak- ing Kodiak a safer place. He asked if there was a plan to provide adequate police protection for the Women's Bay community. He referred to the police report in the local paper and pointed out the number of alcohol -related convictions. Randy Covey, business owner and resident of Bell's Flats, called to support the transfer of the liquor license. He wanted to see the business community in the area grow and not be stifled. He said a restaurant would stimulate business for the area as well as provide a place for local residents to go for dinner without having to travel into town. William E. Sparks, a nine year resident of Bell's Flats, stated he was against the transfer of the liquor license and told about two alcohol -related incidents that had effected his family. Okey Chandler stated he was around during prohibition and felt the assembly denying this license would not slow down drinkers at all. He suggested if the community needed more police protection that they appoint local residents as deputy sheriffs. Charles Kidd, nine year resident of the Bell's Flat area, stated that the residents of Bell's Flats did not want a liquor dispens- ing establishment in their community. He would like to see a family -centered restaurant in the area. Laurie Madsen, ten year resident of the area, called to oppose the transfer of the license because of the increased traffic and drunk drivers. She said there was already trash and litter from beach parties in the area. She favored a family -oriented restau- rant but not a liquor dispensing establishment. Bud Lather, ten year resident of Kodiak, agreed with Mr. Kidd's and Mr. Sparks' statement. Alma Jackson stated she would be one of the closest neighbor to the proposed restaurant/bar and opposed another alcoholic estab- lishment. She said the traffic on the Chiniak Highway was bad already and this would aggravate the situation. COMMITTEE REPORTS APPOINTMENT TO K.I.B. MENTAL HEALTH BOARD PUBLIC HEARING TRANSFER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSARY LIQUOR LICENSE Elana S. White, resident of Women's Bay, urged the assembly to oppose the transfer of the license. She stated there would be an increase in alcohol -related offensives with no increase in police April 2, 1987 Page 3 !qy Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting protection. At the present time, the troopers do not patrol the Women's Bay area and only respond to emergency calls. This bar would draw customers from Kodiak, the Coast Guard Station and Salonie Creek area causing problems, she thought. She said the State troopers have said they could not do their job effectively with the present number of bars and went on to present State of Alaska DWI statistics. Pat Rieland, resident of the Bell's Flats area, called to support the transfer of the license. He said it was not possible to run a restaurant without a liquor license because of the economics. Also, he said putting a beer in someone's hand does not make them an alcoholic. He said he remembered the old Rendezvous and didn't think it caused a major problem. Bill Herman, Executive Director of the Kodiak Council on Alcohol- ism, stated that the council did not make a political stand for or against the restriction of alcohol, so he was speaking as an individual citizen. He said he was aware of the price a community had to pay because of the effects of drugs and alcohol and went on to give percentages of police and court activities related to them. He said to put a bar in the Bell's Flat area would be asking for a lot of risk. He thought placing a bar in an area that would be better supervised than the Flats would be wise. Don Lawhead spoke in favor of the transfer of the liquor license and supported Mr. Covey's remarks. He thought a restaurant/bar would be a nice addition to the Bell's Flats area. Jim Fisk spoke in favor of the liquor license transfer. He felt that when an individual earned a paycheck they should be allowed to spend it in an manner they wanted. He said the area had been zoned "Business" and the assembly should give it a chance. He said the people who signed the petition in favor of a bar/ restaurant should have their opinions considered the same as those people who spoke in opposition to it. Mike Kale pointed out since there was opposition to a bar license that a beer and wine license could be obtained for a restaurant where individuals could have a drink with their meals. Marilyn Lakings, resident of Bell's Flats, spoke in favor of a bar and restaurant in the area. Lorna Arndt pointed out that the people who want the liquor license transferred do own the license. She said that people need a place to go and she didn't see anything wrong with another bar and restaurant. She said another business would bring in more tax dollars. Laura Green, resident of Women's Bay, called to voice objection to the transfer. She couldn't understand why the assembly would make a motion of non -objection to the transfer in light of the recent funding shortages to the different groups that deal with alcoholism problems. Diane Conner, manager of the Rendezvous, stated there was only room in the building for six bar stools and the rest was devoted to tables for food service. She thought most of the people frequenting the Rendezvous would be from the Bell's Flat area so could not see a problem with drunks driving on the highway. She pointed out it was against the law to serve liquor to individuals who were drunk and she would be jailed if she did so. She presented a petition containing 150 names of people who wanted the restaurant and bar in the Bell's Flats area and urged the assembly to support the transfer. The presiding officer closed the public hearing and reconvened the assembly. Assemblymember Gregg clarified his intent in making the original motion by saying he put a motion on the floor for consideration only and intended to vote against it. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) TRANSFER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSARY LIQUOR LICENSE (continued) April 2, 1987 Page 4 NE Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting VOTE ON MOTION MOTION FAILED GREGG, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous moved to protest transfer of the Rendezvous liquor license as not in the best interest of the community. Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 87-07-0 Rezoning Tract D1, USS 3218 from RR1 to Business. (Located at 3215 Mill Bay Road) STEVENS, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by AUSTERMAN No. 87-07-0. The presiding officer called for public testimony; there being none the assembly was reconvened. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous The presiding officer called for a ten minute recess. The presiding officer reconvened the assembly. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby reminded the assembly of the trip next week to Old Harbor to inspect the school site for the construction of an addition to the Old Harbor school. In regards to the citizen's comment on appraisals, he pointed out that the borough does use the standard formula developed by the National Appraisers Association. He urged residents if they feel there is a discrepancy in their assessment to apprise the assessor of it so an adjustment can be made if there has been an error. Mayor Selby read a proclamation declaring April 5 through 11, 1987 as National Library Week and urged all citizens to take time to read. OLD BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 86-44-0 Establishing A Sewer Connection Fee. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 86-44-0 died for lack of a motion to remove from the table.) B. Ordinance No. 86-51-0 Rezoning Lot 3B, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision from RR1--Rural Residential One to B--Business. (Corner of Otmeloi Way and Rezanof Drive East) GREGG, moved to remove from table seconded by STEVENS Ordinance No. 86-51-0. VOTE ON MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Assemblyman Blankenburg stated his main concern with the rezone had been with traffic pulling out on the highway at a blind corner and if the state could be persuaded to move their speed limit signs further out the road and erect additional warning signs, his concerns would be alleviated. PUBLIC HEARING TRANSFER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSARY LIQUOR LICENSE (continued) ORDINANCE NO. 87-07-0 MESSAGES FROM MAYOR OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 86-44-0 ORDINANCE NO. 86-51-0 April 2, 1987 Page 5 1617 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Stevens, Austerman, Barker, Blankenburg, Gregg McFarland, White 5 Ayes, 2 Noes C. Findings of Fact for appeal of Planning and Zoning decision to uphold the Borough Engineer's decision to require as a condition of final approval that the Rezanof Drive West right-of-way easement be shown as a dedicated public right-of-way on the final plat for Leisnoi Land Survey Number 1. (Located at approximately Mile 27 Chiniak Highway) (Leisnoi, Inc. - appellant) AUSTERMAN, seconded by GREGG WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS 1. Baler Operation Bid Award moved to approve findings of fact - Case 5-86-034 (Leisnoi). In response to a request by the presiding officer, Mayor Selby explained the new bid was for the operation of the baler itself as well as the operation of the bale fill and the covering of the bale in the landfill. He said there were six bids with five of the companies meeting the requirements as being local firms. The apparent low bidder was the Alaska Delta Land Company. GREGG, seconded by BARKER moved to award bid on landfill operation to Alaska Delta for $22,500/month. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 87-07-0 (continued) FINDINGS OF FACT LEISNOI APPEAL NEW BUSINESS Assemblymember Austerman stated that he was a strong supporter of local companies and he was taken by surprise that Alaska Delta Land, a subsidiary of Frontier Construction, was considered a local company. Preferring to see the award to go to a local company, he said he would vote against the award. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED 2. Sale of Surplus Equipment. AUSTERMAN, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Stevens, Barker, Gregg, White Austerman, Blankenburg, McFarland 4 Ayes, 3 Noes moved to award sale of surplus equipment to Alaska Delta Land Company in the amount of $106,530. Unanimous BID AWARDS BALER OPERATION BID AWARD SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT April 2, 1987 Page 6 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 87-19-R Authorizing The Establishment Of Two Capital Projects And Reclassification Of Funding For Such Projects. BARKER, seconded by MCFARLAND moved to adopt Resolution No. 87-19-R. Assemblyman Austerman requested the mayor to clarify the amount shown for the auditorium in this resolution and a different amount for the auditorium in Resolution No. 87-28-R which the mayor did. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 87-20-R Approving The FY 88 School District Budget And Determining The Total Amount Of Funds To Be Made Available From Local Sources. AUSTERMAN, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BARKER No. 87-20-R. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Resolution No. 87-22-R Establishing A Kodiak Island Borough Fisheries Commission. BARKER, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by No. 87-22-R. Assemblyman Stevens requested the mayor to explain sections of the resolution. Mayor Selby said the commission's main function would be to get accurate input into the allocation process with the idea of fighting for adequate levels of allocation in the pollock and cod fish to keep the local canneries operating. Also, in order to keep a healthy bottomfish economy in Kodiak, the message was clear that Kodiak was going to have to put up a fight or the bottomfish industry was going to be short lived, he said. Also, the resolution does not propose to do any regulating so there was no need for enforcement. Mayor Selby answered questions from the assembly. Assemblyman Austerman said he had not been able to study the resolution since it had just been given to him today and he would like additional time to review it and talk to more people about it before voting to create the commission. Further discussion followed between the mayor and the assembly. BLANKENBURG, seconded by AUSTERMAN VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED moved to table Resolution No. 87-22-R. Gregg, McFarland, Stevens, Austerman, Blankenburg, White Barker 6 Ayes, 1 No NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-19-R RESOLUTION NO. 87-20-R RESOLUTION NO. 87-22-R April 2, 1987 Page 7 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting 4. Resolution No. 87-24-R Designating a Portion of the Fund Balance of the General Fund for Working Capital. GREGG, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED moved to adopt Resolution No. 87-24-R. Stevens, Austerman, Barker, Blankenburg, Gregg, White McFarland 6 Ayes, 1 No 5. Resolution No. 87-26-R Requesting Fish Processors With- in the Kodiak Island Borough to Cease the Practice of Giving and/or Selling Alcoholic Beverages to Fishing Vessel Crews upon Making Deliveries of Fish. AUSTERMAN, seconded by BARKER moved to adopt Resolution No. 87-26-R. Assemblyman Blankenburg agreed with the comments Mr. Fox made earlier and didn't think this was something in which the assembly should become involved. Assemblymember Barker said she has been a commercial fisherman for seventeen years and she supported the resolution because the tenders use alcohol as a little reward. She said if this resolution passed, it would send a message that other items such as watermelons, oranges, pop, etc, could be given as rewards rather than alcohol. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-24-R RESOLUTION NO. 87-26-R Ayes: Stevens, Austerman, Barker, Gregg, McFarland, White Noes: Blankenburg MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No 6. Resolution No. 87-27-R Electing to Participate in the RESOLUTION Retirement Incentive Program (RIP), Chapter 26, SLA NO. 87-27-R 1986, and Authorizing Jerome M. Selby to Enter into an Agreement with the Administrator of the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) to Fund the Cost of Participation in the RIP. STEVENS, moved adopt Resolution seconded by MCFARLAND No. 87-27-R. Assemblyman Austerman stated he would vote against this resolution because he didn't feel it would save the Kodiak Island Borough any money. Assemblyman Gregg said he had changed his position on this reso- lution and could see a potential savings to the borough. He thought the savings was up to the mayor in how he recruited and juggled positions with a potential of eliminating one position. Assemblyman Stevens noted that the Kodiak Island Borough Personnel Advisory Board has reviewed the resolution and had recommended it be approved. Presiding Officer White stated he didn't think this resolution would save the borough money because in order to get the best qualified people for the job, the borough would have to offer a salary higher than entry level. April 2, 1987 Page 8 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Barker, Blankenburg, Gregg, Stevens Austerman, McFarland, White 4 Ayes, 3 Noes 7. Resolution No. 87-28-R Effecting Certain Budget Changes In The School Project Funds. BARKER, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by MCFARLAND No. 87-28-R. Assemblyman Austerman requested an explanation for a discrepancy in an amount in the resolution and the budget. AUSTERMAN, seconded by GREGG VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None D. OTHER ITEMS moved to amend by changing Undesignated Projects to $254,000 as Current Budget and changing the Revised Budget total to $495,750. Unanimous Unanimous 1. Mills, John and Rigdon, Architects, Contract Amendment for Site and Soils Investigations at the new hospital site. BARKER, moved to amend Mills, John seconded by STEVENS and Rigdon, Architects' contract to an amount NTE $25,355. Mayor Selby explained the funding for the new hospital at the request of Assemblyman Austerman. Assemblyman Gregg stated that he didn't feel comfortable having condition number two where K.I.B. agrees to indemnify and hold Mills, John and Rigdon, Architects harmless from all claims arising from the services of the surveying company and consulting engineer. Mayor Selby explained condition number two was shown so Mills, John and Rigdon would not be held accountable for use of the information they receive from the two subcontractors. He went on to give examples of incidents this condition would cover. BLANKENBURG, seconded by AUSTERMAN moved to amend Mills, John and Rigdon, Architects contract by striking Condition # 2. Mayor Selby went on to explain that Mills, John, and Rigdon, Architects would not sign the contract if this condition was deleted. He said the K.I.B. would be totally responsible not only for the information gathered but for the interpretation of the information by the architects. He said he would be more uncomfortable with such an arrangement than with the "hold harm- less clause" in Condition number two. Further discussion fol- lowed between the assembly and the mayor. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 87-27-R RESOLUTION NO. 87-28-R ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS SITE & SOILS INVESTIGATIONS AT NEW HOSPITAL SITE April 2, 1987 Page 9 DUI Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting Assemblyman Austerman reiterated his concerns on spending a lot of money on a hospital that may not be built. Assemblymember Barker explained that two surveys have been con- ducted and both surveys showed that it would be more cost effective to build a new hospital rather than to renovate the present one. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED Austerman McFarland, Stevens, Barker, Blankenburg, Gregg, White 1 Ayes, 6 Noes Stevens, Barker, Blankenburg Gregg, McFarland, Austerman, White 3 Ayes, 4 Noes 2. Authorization for Mayor to proceed with plans and bidding for East Elementary School Addition. AUSTERMAN, moved to authorize the seconded by STEVENS mayor to proceed with bidding for East Elementary ^— School Addition. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous The presiding officer called for a five minute recess. The presiding officer reconvened the assembly. 3. Approval of Schematic Design For Port Lions and Larsen Bay Schools. AUSTERMAN, seconded by BARKER moved to approve schematic design for Port Lions and Larsen Bay Schools. Mayor Selby explained one change in the Port Lions school was the two buildings were separated so the new wing would be a distinct structure. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 4. Authorization to Bid on Hospital Security Room. STEVENS, moved to authorize staff seconded by BARKER to go out to bid on the Hospital Security Room. Assemblymember Barker explained the need for a security room at the hospital. She said the money for this room would come from hospital funds and not be an expense to the borough. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous NEW BUSINESS SITE & SOILS INVESTIGATIONS AT NEW HOSPITAL SITE (continued) BIDDING EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION SCHEMATIC DESIGN APPROVAL FOR PORT LIONS AND LARSEN BAY SCHOOLS HOSPITAL SECURITY ROOM April 2, 1987 Page 10 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting Don Lawhead said he was surprised to hear that Alaska Delta Land Company was considered to be a local business and inquired how the company received that status. Mayor Selby responded by saying the company advised the borough they consider themselves "local" since they have a local office and the borough had no basis to dispute it because there was no definition of what constitutes a "local" office. Even at the state level the term was poorly defined, he said. Jim Fisk also questioned awarding the baler operation bid to a business whose status as a local business was questionable. Fred Nash, Kodiak Sanitation, reiterated concerns he addressed at a work session regarding the height of the doorways to accommodate the trucks and the access road to the site. Assemblyman Austerman requested that Mr. Nash's drawing showing where he proposed to build the new access road be entered into the official record. Mayor Selby addressed the concerns at the baler facility mentioned by Mr. Nash. Lorna Arndt felt the baler bid should be reconsidered since the low bidder does not have a local office. Regarding the new hospital, she didn't feel the borough should go into debt for one since she believes the present one isn't used to capacity. ASSEMYNEN'S CO14ENTS r-� BLANKENBURG move to petition the DOT to seconded by GREGG revise the signing on Rezanof Drive, specifically to reduce the speed limits from 55 mph to 40 mph from Marmot Drive to the school zone at the cut off and place additional signs from the Boy Scout area going toward town warning of dangerous cross traffic at the end of the bike path. VOTE ON MOTION WITHOUT OBJECTION Unanimous voice vote Assemblyman Austerman said there were several things in the borough code that refer to "local" and he proposed to direct staff to come up with a definition. He informed the assembly that he would be off the island for the next assembly meeting and wished to be excused. He said he had been pushing to have the assembly visit all the villages so the assembly would have a better rapport and understanding of what was going on around the island since the assembly does represent Kodiak Island. He requested the staff to schedule the assembly to travel to Akhiok, Karluk, and Ouzinkie since those villages haven't been visited. Referring to a letter the assembly received from Representative Davidson regarding the condition of Mill Bay Road and the Chiniak Road, he recommended a resolution to DOT be put together to support trying to get Mill Bay Road into better shape. He inquired about the time frame for the close out on the land fill and the baler facility completion. Mayor Selby projected early May on completion of the baler facility itself and the close out within two weeks following depending on how smoothly the starting baler operation proceeded - June 1st approximately. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS PETITION DOT TO REVISE THE SIGNING ON REZANOF DRIVE April 2; 1987 Page 11 2 �3 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting Assemblyman Gregg inquired about the process for changing from ASSEMBLYMENS' one regular assembly meeting a month to two meetings as he was COMMENTS becoming frustrated at being pressured to make important (continued) decisions on short notice. GREGG, moved to direct the clerk to seconded by STEVENS prepare an ordinance to MOTION TO PREPARE change the regular assembly ORDINANCE TO CHANGE meeting to be held twice a ASSEMBLY'S MEETING month. TO TWICE MONTHLY Assemblyman McFarland concurred with Assemblyman Gregg's comments regarding the pressure to act upon things without a sufficient amount of time to process the material. Assemblyman White had the same concerns but thought the problems would then occur twice a month rather than once a month. He thought deadlines should be set and adhered too. Further discussion followed between assemblymembers. BARKER, seconded by VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE MOTION CARRIED moved to table motion on holding meetings twice a month. Unanimous Assemblyman Gregg referred to an article he read in the paper regarding Shuyak Island and wondered if there was any possibility of assisting the state by acting as land disposal agent. Mayor Selby said he could explore the idea but thought the state's main problem was locating accessible land and the identi- fication of that land. Assemblyman Stevens said he had mixed emotions on the bid award for the baler facility. He stated that he called the business license office and Alaska Delta Lands' address was listed in Anchorage without a mention of a Kodiak office. He said it was a gray area and subject to interpretation. He said the term "local" needed to be clarified. Assemblyman McFarland's main concern was the assembly receiving input on the fisheries commission from the public. He thought the concept was admirable and urged the community to express their concerns. He expressed another concern with regard to dealing with issues on rezoning and would like to see a true comprehensive plan developed. BARKER, moved to award the contract CONTRACT AWARD seconded by STEVENS to Mills, John and Rigdon, FOR HOSPITAL SITE Architects for $25,355 for AND SOILS Site and Soils Investigations INVESTIGATIONS at the new hospital site. A discussion followed between the assemblymembers and the mayor. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Barker, Blankenburg, Gregg, Stevens, White Noes: McFarland, Austerman MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes Assemblymember Barker commented she was confused as to why the the resolution on the fisheries commission was tabled when she would have liked to see it passed tonight. She went on to ex- plain her interpretation of the resolution for the assembly. April 2, 1987 Page 12 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting Assemblyman White agreed with Assemblyman McFarland about the ASSEMBLYMEN'S comprehensive plan being a priority item for the staff. He said COMMENTS in reviewing the parks material, he wondered if money should be designated for park maintenance and would like to discuss the matter at a work session. There being no further business to come before the assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m. v a4l Pr iding Officer ATTEST: S &�- orou erk ADJOURNMENT April 2, 1987 Page 13 a p;