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1987-11-19 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting November 19, 1987 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held November 19, 1987 in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. (A verbatim record is on file in the Clerk's office) The invocation was given by the Reverend M. Gene Leuders, Frontier Southern Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Lorne White, Presiding Ken Gregg Absent: Alan Austerman (Excused) Jack McFarland (Excused) Wayne Stevens (Excused) Ann Barker Tom Merriman comprising a quorum of the assembly; and Linda Freed, Acting Borough Mayor Gaye Vaughan, Borough Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA GREGG, seconded by BARKER WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED CONSENT AGENDA MERRIMAN, seconded by BARKER moved to approve agenda. moved to approve the consent agenda. The items on the consent agenda were read aloud by the Borough Clerk. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Regular Meeting of November 5, 1987 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Dave Shrader commented on Resolution 87-73-R and referred to his letter to Governor Cowper (assembly had copies). He thanked the assembly for considering this resolution opposing passage of federal limited entry in the halibut, sablefish, groundfish or any other fisheries and suggested the resolution be forwarded to other coastal communities because limited entry would effect them also. Wally Johnson referring to comments he had made at the November 5, 1987 assembly meeting, read a letter from the state of Alaska Office of the Attorney General addressed to Fred Zharoff. He said it was their opinion that a borough may not retain a percentage of a city's taxes without an agreement with that city. He said he wished any actions that played the assembly and city REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting council against each other would cease until a committee could CITIZEN'S COMMENTS review the possibilities of some sort of coming together of the two groups. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Dennis Smedley noted he would be available to answer questions regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission. He also noted that his appointment would be up in December and he thanked the assembly for the opportunity to serve the community. Assemblymember Barker, assembly representative to the Hospital Board, commented that the "Notice to Proceed" with the hospital site work had been signed and served as an indication of a commitment to build the new hospital. Assemblymember White, assembly representative to the Kodiak College Board, reported that Carolyn Floyd, Director of the college, would be retiring and a search for a replacement would be initiated. PUBLIC BEARING PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 87-32-0 Changing The Delinquency Dates On ORDINANCE Utility Payments. NO. 87-32-0 GREGG, moved to adopt seconded by MERRIMAN Ordinance No. 87-32-0. The presiding officer called for public testimony, there being none, the assembly was reconvened. At the request of the assembly, Acting Mayor Freed explained the ordinance defines the term "vacancy" for purposes of utility payments and also stated late fees would not be charged until after the 20th of the month to bring them in line with other utility payments in the community. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Barker, Gregg, Merriman, White Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 87-33-0 Amending Code By Adding Section 2.45, ORDINANCE Architectural/Engineering Review Board. NO. 87-33-0 BARKER moved to adopt seconded by GREGG Ordinance No. 87-33-0. The presiding officer called for public testimony, there being none the assembly was reconvened. GREGG, moved to amend Section seconded by MERRIMAN 2.45.010 by deleting "the borough mayor and confirmed by" and Section 2.45.040 (A) deleting "owned buildings and public works" and substitute "capital". Assemblyman Gregg explained his reasons for this amendment. Assemblymember Barker said that she agreed with the change in Section 2.45.010 but not the change in Section 2.45.040(A) so she would vote against the motion. Assemblyman Gregg asked for a division of the question. November 19, 1987 Page 2 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.45.010 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.45.040(A) Ayes: Gregg, Merriman, White — Noes: MOTION FAILED BARKER, seconded by GREGG Barker 3 Ayes, 1 No move to delete Section 2.45.040(C). A discussion followed between the assemblymembers regarding the advantages of the Architectural Review Board holding a public hearing before presenting a final proposal to the assembly. Assemblyman Gregg pointed out that a public hearing was not required. He noted the board was empowered to hold a public hearing if they desired to do so. Assemblymember Barker agreed with Assemblyman Gregg's statement and withdrew her motion. MOTION WITHDRAWN GREGG, seconded by BARKER MOTION CARRIED BARKER, seconded by GREGG MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR moved to amend Section 2.45.040(D) by deleting "public hearing" and substituting "review." Unanimous Voice Vote moved to amend Section 2.45.040(C) to delete "at least one" and substitute ,.a 11 Unanimous Voice Vote Merriman, Barker, Gregg, White None Unanimous Acting Mayor Freed pointed out for the audience that the assembly would be meeting jointly with the School Board to discuss the design for the Port Lions High School Replacement on November 30, 1987. Also, she said the work at the hospital site would be starting soon and the cleared trees would be piled up on the corner of Woody Way and Rezanof Avenue. The public should listen to the radio and watch the newspaper for announcements on how the process for disposing of this wood would work. She thought it would probably be a permit system where the public would come to the borough building to get a permit to cut wood. OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 87-33-0 MESSAGES FROM MAYOR OLD BUSINESS November 19, 1987 Page 3 ,3iI Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS None B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 87-73-R Opposing Federal Limited Entry In The Halibut, Sablefish, or Any Other Fisheries Until In Depth Studies Of The Options Are Completed. GREGG, seconded by BARKER GREGG, seconded by MERRIMAN moved to adopt Resolution No. 87-73-R. moved to amend by substi- tuting the version of Resolution No. 87-73-R that is marked "Revised 11-18-87" Assemblyman Gregg explained the change in the revised version of the resolution. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote BARKER, moved to amend to add to seconded by MERRIMAN the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause "to determine the scope of this type of legislation on the entire fishing fleet." Assemblymember Barker explained the amendment would take the resolution one half step further to say the assembly wanted an in-depth study of the economic impact not just on the coastal communities but on the entire fishing fleet. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED MERRIMAN, seconded by GREGG VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED C. ORDINANCES FOR Barker, Gregg, Merriman, White None Unanimous moved to amend to send to other Alaskan Coastal Communities. Unanimous Voice Vote Gregg, Merriman, Barker, White None Unanimous 1. Ordinance No. 87-35-0 Adding Section 3.32.020, Motor Vehicle Registration Tax, Allocation. This item was previously approved in first reading under the "Consent Agenda." November 19, 1987 NEW BUSINESS BID AWARDS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 87-73-0 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 87-35-0 Page 4 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting D. OTHER ITEMS NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval to Proceed With Port Lions School Project OTHER ITEMS Site Work. APPROVAL TO PROCEED BARKER, move to approve contingency PORT LIONS SCHOOL seconded by MERRIMAN expenditure of $54,000 and PROJECT SITE WORK direct staff to proceed with Port Lions School Project site work. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Merriman, Barker, Gregg, White Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Architect Selection For Port Lions School Rebuild. ARCHITECT SELECTION PORT LIONS SCHOOL BARKER, move to award contract to REBUILD seconded by MERRIMAN Kumin Associates for Port Lions High School replace- ment project not to exceed ten percent of construction cost. Acting Mayor Freed explained that the Port Lions school gym and vocational education building had burned last Thursday. The borough staff had met with the insurance company and the loss would be reimbursed. In order to get the building replaced as soon as possible, she said the staff had recommended the architect who had been approved to design the Port Lions classroom addition project now in construction to design the new building. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Barker, Gregg, Merriman, White Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER 1. K.I.H. Planning And Zoning Commission Regular MEETINGS Meeting of October 21, 1987. 2. K.I.B. School District Regular Meeting of October 26, 1987. B. - REPORTS REPORTS C. OTHER OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS Assemblyman Merriman commented on the recent Alaska Municipal League meeting held in Anchorage were he said he had met a number of new people interested in the furtherance of a better Municipal League. He said he had attended very good work sessions and several points were brought up that could be valuable in the November 19, 1987 Page 5 Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting future. He said some very interesting facts came out of meeting ASSEMBLYMEN'S with the Southwestern Alaska Municipal Conference such as high COMMENTS seas interception of fish which was taking money away from (continued) Alaska and the United States. He said it was a well attended meeting with Kodiak being well represented. Assemblymember Barker commended Linda Freed on the manner in which she handled the school fire in Port Lions in the absence of the mayor. Acting Mayor Freed said credit should also go to the Facilities Department and the School Board. Assemblyman White commented on the Port Lions school fire and said he was pleased that the staff and School Board had moved so quickly. He said the insurance would not only cover replacement of the building but also the contents. He noted that during work sessions with the school board, the assembly had indicated they would be willing to add more money into the rebuilding of the school because the old facility was not very good due to age and construction. He said that he appreciated KMXT's coverage during the recent tsunami warning and said it was especially helpful to residents in outlying areas. He announced there would be a joint assembly/city council work session on November 24, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. Also, there would be no work session on November 26, 1987 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Pr iding Officer ATTEST: E�orougt�14rk November 19, 1987 Page 6