12/09/2008 Regular MeetingORIGINAL
WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA BOARD -
REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 2008
Call to Order - 7:06 pm
Members Present -John Isadore, George Lee, Craig Breitung, Dave Conrad, Jessica
Horn, David Neuman
Excused -Scott Griffin
Guests -Steve Honnold, Bob Tucker
Citizens Comments -
Mr. Honnold stated he was interested in any discussions regarding the Sazgent Creek /
Chiniak Drive drainage issue. Honnold was asked if the discussion could wait as the
boazd would be discussing this matter later in the meeting. He agreed to wait.
Approval of Minutes -Minutes from November 18, 2008 were approved.
Motion: Motion to approve minutes of November 18, 2008 was made by Neuman.
Seconded: Lee
Voice Vote: All Ayes
Old Business
Fire Department -
SOP Status -SOP drafts printed. No action to date.
Surplus of Old Engine -Awaiting KIB staff regarding placing the vehicle
up for auction with a minimum bid price of $7500. Tucker stated that he
would verify the vehicle was on the list for the January 12, 2009 auction.
Energy Upgrades -Project placed on hold for next fiscal year. (FY2010)
Tanker 23 Repairs -Parts ordered and received. Manual printed. No
further action to date.
IFSTA Manual Purchase - FY09 Purchase pending
Hat Purchase - FY09 purchase pending.
Demolition Saw Purchase - On Hold
Road Service -
Crack sealing project on hold until spring. Materials have been purchased by
contractor.
Answering Service - On hold. Awaiting KIB MIS for discussion regarding switch
of phone companies. Tucker stated that Van Dyke of KIB MIS was gathering
information. Suggested board contact VanDyke directly for status.
Nixon Ranch Survey - Mr. Tucker stated that the KIB was awaiting the fmalized
survey to process a letter to resident Joe Lee. Lee has agreed to allow a portion of
his property to become KIB road right-of--way. KIB staff to contact boazd upon
receipt of finalized drawings and legal descriptions.
Flooding Issue -Sargent Creek Road/Chiniak Drive -Tucker presented the board
with preliminary drawings for review. KIB is awaiting finalized drawings and
elevations.
A general discussion was held regazding the preliminazy survey and information
that was provided. Mr. Honnold asked questions regarding the final disposition
for the drainage situation. Isadore stated that at this time no final decision or
specific action had been discussed as this was the first time the survey was
available.
Tucker asked about a section of "berm" that was missing on the west side of
Sargent Creek Road and suggested that this berm be put in place to potentially
prevent flooding through this gap. Tucker also added that the culvert upstream on
Chiniak Drive be examined for repair as the end was restricted by an eazlier
repair.
Motion: A motion to authorized placement of gravel with a not to exceed
$3000 for the completion of the berm by Lee. Seconded by Horn
Voice Vote: All Ayes
Isadore stated he would contact the contractor to perform this task and complete
the berm.
Conrad asked if the area had been flagged and markings placed by the surveyor.
Isadore commented that within 48 hours most markings were removed.
The discussion continued and a general comment was made that the area
neighbors aze still plowing snow into the ditch that caused flooding in the past.
The boazd discussed notifying the parties observed plowing snow be sent a letter
stating that this was an illegal function.
Conrad stated that this was a premature action and stated he would contact the
KIB staff to look at and interpret the codes. He suggested that all azea residents
should be informed if this action was prohibited by code and that a letter could be
mailed with the garbage bills or consideration to placing an newspaper add could
be alternate considerations.
Tucker stated he would contact the Boazd when the two surveys discussed were
received by the KIB.
Answering Service - On hold. Awaiting KIB MIS for discussion regarding
switch of phone companies.
New Business
Fire Department-
Communication Grant discussed briefly. Awaiting awazd by KIB Staff and
Coordination with Bayside.
Road Service Area -
TC Enterprises completed blocking the Chiniak culvert and adding a driveway
culvert at the Schaeffer residence on Chiniak Drive.
Board Member Comments -
Lee stated he wanted to thank Isadore and Conrad for their time
investment in the matters associated with the daily business of the service
azea.
Lee stated that the driveway culvert at the Hansen residence on Alder
Drive had not been repaired to date.
Conrad stated that he observed and reported that maintenance was
performed on a private driveway that should not be paid by the service
azea and should be the responsibility of the contractor.
Isadore thanked Tucker for bringing the survey documents to the meeting.
Next Regular Meeting to be held January 6, 2008 at 7:OOpm.
MOTION: Conrad made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded: Horn
Voice Vote -Unanimous vote, All Ayes -Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm
Witness