1988-11-01 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough
SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting - November 1, 1988
MINUTES
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:47 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room by
Mr. Jim Fisk, Chairman.
Members Present
Jim Fisk, Chairman
Scott Arndt
Tony Perez
Norm Wooten
Earl Smith
Staff Present
David C. Crowe, P.E., Borough Engineer
Daniel P. Millard, Construction Inspector
Ann M. Moen, CPS, Secretary
Members Absent
Jim Berg - excused, out of town
Okey Chandler - excused, ill
Also present was Gayle Millard (Mrs. Dan Millard).
A quorum of the Board was determined to be present. By consensus, absent members
Jim Berg and Okey Chandler were excused from attendance at this meeting.
Mr. Fisk asked that Agenda Item No. 4, Election of Officers, be deferred until at least
one of the absent members could attend. Board members present agreed, by consensus.
2. Audience Comments and Requests - None.
3. Approval of Minutes
(a) September 13, 1988 Regular Meeting: Page 3, Item 4, third paragraph was
corrected to read: "Mr. Smith said the Bayside Fire Department will check
for fire hydrant faults. Mr. Millard reported knowing of one below Smokey
Stover's residence, with high ground water. This should be pumped this
fall."
(b) October 11, 1988 Regular Meeting: Page 1, Item 2, fifth line was corrected
to read: "...approximately $1,500 for the 30 feet of line required..."
Mr. Arndt moved, and Mr. Perez seconded the motion, to approve the September 13
and October 11, 1988 Minutes as corrected. The motion passed by unanimous voice
vote.
4. Election of Officers - Deferred.
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5. Proposed Code Changes
(a) 13.02.010: Mr. Millard discussed problems encountered by unauthorized
turn on/turn off of fire hydrants, and what staff sees as a necessary
addition of the words "fire hydrant" to this portion of the Code.
Mr. Arndt would like to see this change, but would also like to see
"Fire Chief or his designee" added as persons who could authorize
turn on/turn off. Following further discussion, Mr. Fisk suggested that
Mr. Smith, Mr. Wooten, and Mr. Arndt comprise a committee to work
with staff to get the bugs worked out of this proposed change.
(b) 13.02.050: Mr. Millard reported problems encountered with shut -downs
of the water system without notice for non -emergency work by
various contractors, and what staff sees as the necessity to require
advance notice for such shut -downs.
Mr. Arndt would like to see 48 hours' notice required for district -wide
shut -downs, rather than the proposed one -week notice Mr. Smith has
a problem with contractors going around shutting valves down, especially
dead-end valves like in Woodland Acres. Mr. Wooten reported that the
policy at the Coast Guard Base is that the contractor must give them one
week's notice for shutting down any utility, and he must show in print
specifically which valves would be shut down for how long.
Mr. Fisk suggested that this proposed change be referred to the committee
he named above.
(c) 15.12.050: Mr. Millard explained that this proposed change would
incorporate only those materials in the Uniform Plumbing Code which
are currently recognized by the City of Kodiak and Borough Construction
Specifications.
Mr. Smith moved to accept all three proposed changes as presented. His motion
died for lack of a second. Mr. Perez then moved, and Mr. Arndt seconded the
motion, that the three proposed Code changes be referred to a committee composed
of Mr. Smith, Mr. Wooten, and Mr. Arndt to work with staff about the proposed
changes. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
6. Operations and Procedures Guidelines
Mr. Millard explained the need for the Board to adopt guidelines and procedures,
in addition to and separate from the Code, for the operation and administration of
the Service District No. 1 water, sewer, and road systems. The proposed document
would define the level of maintenance; establish general procedures and policies
for the uniform administration and maintenance of Service District No. 1 utilities
and roads on a day-to-day and year-to-year basis; and outline the line of authority
and the responsibilities associated with the administration of Service District No. 1.
Mr. Smith agreed, stating that as new people get elected to the Board, they would
know who has what responsibility. He further suggested that
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these would be good tools for day-to-day operation. Mr. Fisk agreed, stating that
this is a continuation of what Mr. Gordon Gould had tried to get implemented
during his service on the Board. Mr. Arndt suggested that the Board acknowledge
receipt and look at developing this during the winter months.
Mr. Millard suggested that this is an opportunity for the Board to set down in black
and white what it expects (from staff), and it would alleviate bureaucratic red tape
and expense in the future so the wheel won't have to be reinvented.
Mr. Arndt moved, and Mr. Perez seconded the motion, to acknowledge receipt of
Mr. Millard's request for Operations and Procedures Guidelines, with his example,
as set forth in his memo dated November 1, 1988. The motion passed by unanimous
voice vote.
7. Finance Report - Not provided by Finance Department.
8. Informational Items
(a) David Ure Complaint, Noxious Odors: Mr. Millard reported that flushing
the line was not successful and that the noxious odor is still present,
especially when the pumps come on. Following discussion, the Board
directed staff to contact URS Engineers for their advice.
. (b) Oskolkoff Drive Drainage Problem Resolution: The problem still exists,
Mr. Millard reported, and the drainage appears to be higher. We will
probably have to put in another drain tile. Mr. Arndt suggested going
down the ditch line and install pipe in the actual ditch to pick up all
the drainage.
(c) Charles Simpler Sewer Service: Mr. Millard reported that the installation
will be completed tomorrow.
(d) Update, Elementary School Site Selection: Mr. Millard reported that it
appears the School Board has narrowed the site selection down to the area
from Mill Bay out to Mallard/KCI pit area or the City/Borough Elks lease
area — the Otmeloi area.
(e) Status Report: East Elementary Pathway/Von Scheele/Selief Paving:
Mr. Millard reported that the pathway is complete along Benny Benson
and Von Scheele Way, with guardrail still to be installed. The Selief paving
is completed, but work on the shoulders will have to wait until spring.
(f) ISO Evaluation: Mr. Millard and Mr. Smith reported that Fire Protection
District No. 1 just went through an Insurance Service Office evaluation,
which will determine cost of insurance to Service District residents.
Mr. Smith reported that we won't know what the insurance rating will be
for about six months, but "we did O.K. on the water part of the evaluation."
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(g) Written Communications: Mr. Millard provided copies of correspondence
resulting from previous Board action in re Scott Thompson, Ralph Collins,
Oskolkoff (lost letter found), Brechan Work Order/Covey, Tona Lane/
Arlene Way; he reported that KEA has installed underground power to
Dark Lake Road and is now getting used to the idea that they must restore
roads they dig up. He furnished a copy of his October 12 memo to the
Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the necessity for an
Areawide Drainage Plan; and a copy of his memo dated October 24 to the
Board concerning road maintenance — which generated some heated
discussion. No action was taken by the Board on any of these items.
9. Staff Reports - None.
10. Board Member Comments
Mr. Smith reported having received a preliminary plat for review and comments,
creating an alley in Block 3, Lakeside Subdivision, and being unable to locate the
proposed alley. Mr. Millard suggested that he look where it intersects Selief Lane;
it is marked.
Mr. Fisk announced that the neat meeting will be held Tuesday night, December 6,
at 7:30 p.m.
11. Adjournment - without objection, at 9:24 p.m.
Date approved:
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