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03/10/2008 Regular Meeting WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA BOARD REGULAR MEETING / BUDGET HEARING MINUTES March 10,2008 ~r;\ Ii, Pr- II'" / " I P'." . III' l'i , U L '.') r'"",, 'II "'j!: 1\ : ! I i I 5 2008 :.....:) MAR 2 Call to Order -7:15 pm ,. D L~'~_.____.___,_____ .--. Members Present - John Isadore, Scott Griffin, Jessica Horn, Dave Conrad Craig Breitung, Spencer Schaeffer, George Lee - Excused Guests -Steve Honnold Citizens Comments - Mr. Steve Honnold addressed the drainage situation at or near the intersection of Chiniak Drive and Sargent Creek Road. Honnold thanked the Board for the job to date to help keep water from flooding properties south of the intersection with last summers ditching and culvert installation as well as the recent removal of snow placed in the ditch during snow removal events by both the contractor and residents. Honnold stated that he believed the driveway culverts at the Haight property were undersized and were contributing to water crossing the road from east to west at the intersection: He realized that there are significant costs involved and urged the Board to look at working within the existing easements: Honnold expressed concern regarding damage to the culvert on Chiniak Drive that could add to potential flooding with the spring thaw. Isadore mentioned that he has been in contact with the KIB staff and is awaiting information regarding existing easements and plats for the area. He stated that when the KIB staff has completed research that a meeting would be held with KIB Staff and the area residents. Approval of Minutes - Minutes from February 5, 2008 were approved as submitted, MOTION: Griffin made a motion to table all old and new business with the exception of the Budget Packet Review and preparation. Seconded: Horn Voice Vote: All Ayes Old Business Fire Department - Road Service - New Business Fire Department- FY 09 Budget Package Review Conrad presented and reviewed the proposed budget for the Board as prepared by the Fire Department, Discussion was held regarding changes of monies within the budget line items to reflect increases in utilities and insurances. MOTION: Griffin made a motion to accept and forward the Fire Department Budget to the KIB as presented. Seconded: Horn Voice Vote - Unanimous vote, All Ayes Road Service- FY09 Budget Package Review The Board reviewed the past years budget and prepared the FY09 proposed budget for submission to the KIB as presented. Discussion was held regarding the merits of raising the mil rate to reflect recent costly winter seasons. The general consensus was to not raise the mil rate rather to consider a mil rate hike with the next budget in anticipation of increased cost with the maintenance contract. MOTION: Conrad made a motion to accept and forward the FY09 budget to the KIB as presented. Seconded: Griffin Voice Vote - Unanimous vote, All Ayes Board Member Comments - None Next meeting set for March 25,2008 at 7:00PM. MOTION - Griffin - Motion made to adjourn at 8:37PM. Seconded by Horn Voice Vote - Unanimous M