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1969-10-16 Regular Meeting1 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 0 2 KODIAK ISLAND D3BCUGH ASSEMBLY: Tut OCIDBER 16th, 1969 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Springhill at 7,32 p.m. in the Costroan of the State Office Building, ito1iak, Alaska. II MIL CALL r Present Betty Springhill, Presiding Officer Ed Naughton Don Arndt T. T. Jackson Sutliff Also present; approxinAtely 20 people in the audience. III iMATZS OF PREVIOUS :EETI G Absent Milton bite, Chairra A. Assembly regular meeting - October 2nd, 1969 -- : r. Sutliff moved to accept the minutes as presented and asked for unanimous consent, there being no objecti it was so passed. IV IIDITJTES CF OTHER viEETINGS A. Assembly,- special meeting October 13th, 1969 .!r. eutliff roved for approval of the muutes and ask for unanimous consent, no objections were voiced an, the minutes were so approved. B. P &Z - regular meeting - October 8th, 1969 - no action taken. C. School Board - regular meeting October 13th, 1969 - no action taken. regular � D. hospital £card - regular Ling October 14th, 1969 - these will to discussed under Assembly comments. V CORK SPQMENCE AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS A. Approval of Liquor License for VFW Katmai Post. .r. Sutliff moved for approval of Items A. & B., seconded by iar. Nang t7'cn. After the discussion on the notion it was decided that each license request should be taken separately and :;r. Sutliff withdraw his ration. : r. Sutliff then need for approval of aqua:: for VFW Katmai Post, seconded by Lir. Naughton. .r. Sweeney was in answer any questions - As • y right have and he explained that stile the greeds of the VP' will be open to the public, the liquor will be available only to members or guests of members and will be sold inside the Club House. 'lien the question of firearms and selling of liquor was raised it was noted that no liquor will be allared outside the building and that no one ma drink and also use the rifle range. The State Police have given their armroval of the location and of the issuance of the permit. The question was called for and the notion passed with a four to one roll call vote as folla's- :t. Arndt - YrS; .r. Naughton - Yi: , ['r. Jackson - No; 'r. SU� - - Y:S, "ss. Springhill YES. (2) Liquor License Reseal - Rendezvous it was noted that no application has been filed in the Earaugn office, however a letter was read from the State ABC Board stating the Board was late in sending out the.. applications and perhaps the owners have not yet received their copy. Nr. Sutliff moved for approval of the liquor license renewal for the Rendezvous and £toner t ar�t:r. thnslin an Ur. Hood be notiftec that they should have their application in as soon as moss_ seconded by :r. Arndt. The motion passed by meniscus roll call vote. ! 'ot_ed t there rave been no violations recorded by the State Troopers any the taxes are up to date. D. Approval of Liquor License Renewal for P,eachoarbers, Rendezvous and Sportsman's Lodge (Kalsin Inn). These were taken separately to allow discussion on each applioatiah. (r. Naughton moved for approval of the license remand. for Sports- man's Lace (Kalsin Inn), secure.: by :r. Arndt. The application has read, it was rated that :r. and ors. Oldfield were in the audience. They stated that the Lodge is not presently operating, however they do hope that the operation can be aontinhed as soon as the leasing status of the Lodge is clarifiec:. No violations have been recorded by the State Troopers and the taxes are paid to. The question was called for and the notiat passed bLaaanimaus roll call vote. ) 0 0 1 1 0 4 4 0 3 BOROUGH ASS MBLY 1,1=1NC - OCTOBER 16th, 1969 Page 2 V B (3) Liquor License Renewal for Beachcombers - Mr. Sutliff moved for the approve of the liquor license renewal for the Beachcombers, seconded EY Mr. Arndt After discussion the question was called form the motion passed by four to one roll call vote as follows: Mr. Jackson NO ; Mr. Arndt - YES; Mr. Naughton - YES: Mr. Stuliff - EES; Mrs Springhill - YES: The minutes are to reflect that Mr. Naughton suggested that in the future the fact that the Borough Assembly will be reviewing the liquor license renewals should be made public in order that persons having objections or remunendations could be heard. Mr. Jackson noted that his opinion is the Beachcombers is leas than a desirable establishne and feels that the hours of business should be the same as the other establish inside the City Limits. C. Correspondence fran Municipal League - re: 1969 Dwnh pal League Conference. A letter from Governor Miller stating that a conferenre has been set up for October 21st prior to the Logue conference was read. The Governor will meet with mayors and borough chairmen en in discussing urban problems. Noted that Mayor Reso£f will be attending this conference and anyone having items that need to be discussed should contact the Mayor prior to his leaving Kodiak. It was thought that the most important matters for Kodiak will be roads and school and perhaps transporation, partieflarly concerning an airport. If possible a draft of Resolution 69 -35 -R concerning property coned by ASHA in R -19 areas sha be given to Mayor Resoff for presentation at the conference. It was felt that since our eanmmity is small one representative - as all that was needed to atte the conference. D. Letter from Allan W. Ordway to Governor Duller re maces from Land 7 cos on North Slope Area. The letter was read for information. Mr. Ordway suggested that monies be used to establish medical schools in Alaska and that some pregran sP.dRdtbe -worked out that would enable students not financial able to obtain the , schooling on their own to gain the badly needed alucation. It was noted that s letter could be written on an individual basis supporting Mr. Ordway proposal if anyone so desired. Mr. Naughton suggested that the medical schools be built not more than three miles away from any fisheries college. VIII (D) As Mr. Sweeney was in the audience, the Chairman requested permission to devia fram the agenda to take up the matter of Insurance for the Hospital Quarters. It had cane to the attention of the Borough that the quarters were not insured on the present policy A letter has been set to the companies and a binder secured until that time the policy is written. An effort is being made to seen the insurance under a hareamers' policy, however this may not be possible as the ester does rot live in the house and therefore the quarters will probably be written into the present blanket policy. It was noted that at the time the packet policy was let any agency that wanted could have bid on the policy. Mr. Sweeney stated that the Borough office will be advised when the information has been received concerning the policy. V E. Confidence from Crittenden; re - Time Extension for Submission of Report to HUD, read stating that Phase I is near carnplecion, however due to the ex -. petted change in the School Administration the architect would like additional time to work with the new administration and discuss the plans. A letter should be forwarded from the Borough Office requesting a time extension to January 30, 1969 for the submission of the report The architect had been in touch with Mrs. Steele of iW and this was agreeable with HOD. The Assembly voiced their agreement that a Letter should be so written. F. Request from Jim %heeler and Don Statter ooncernirr connection to the Island Lake mater Line. During the discussion it was determined the property in question is not located within the Water Service District and the attorney s opinion should be obtained corcexning the property procedures in cases of this type. Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Stetter have installed a water line for connection at their own expense across their property. A check will be made with the Borough Attorney concerning this matter. G. Mery fran Water District Advisory Board re existing water line Island Lake. 411-e Water District Advisory Board held a meeting on the 15th of October to discuss problems if additional hookups are allowed on the existing 2" line It was pointed out that additional hookups world create a hardship on the presen users, especially with winter weather coning on. The Board suggested and Mr. Goodman had indicated that the City probably would have no objections to property owners hooking on to the 10" main near the Cut -off Road. Mr. Sutliff moved that additional hook —ups to the existing 2" line be denied at this time pending further investigation by the Borough Chairman and a meeg with the Advisory Board to establish policy in this si tin tuation, seconded by Mr. Naj9tton. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 0 0 I 0 4 4 0 4 Borough Assembly Meeting - October 16th, 1969 H. Letter from Humane Society re Land for Anitaal. Shelter, read requesting to know the Assembly's position on leasing of a portion of Kodiak Subdivision, Unit #1 for use by the Humane Society. The Society has received two buildings, one which is presently located near the property and one which will be moved in if the base is approved. A survey will be necessary to obtain the metes and bounds description, however the Society did not want to go to this expense until an opinion had been received from the Assembl as an indication of the direction they world go. During the discussion it vas noted that there are three ways this could be handled. (1) enter into a one year's lease with option to renew (2) suggest that the Assessor be contacted to help '-ith the location of land that woad be available or (3) contact P &Z to enlist their assistance. Mr. Sutliff moved that the Humane Society be granted a one -year team on Unit #1, Kodiak Subdivision, renewable at the end of one year if nothing else cares up for the development of this sutdivision, to be used for an animal shelter, seconded by Mr. Arnnt. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. This action is contingent on the proper procedures being followed concerning leasing of Borough land. VI PUBLIC MARINES - NONE VII P & Z rrn'E Page 3 A. Resolution Number 69 -36 -R, Approving Final Plat Scott Subdivision (Case 221 -A) Robert Scott. The Resolution was read by title only. The Subdivision had been previously approved by the Assembly. Mr. Arndt moved for adoption of Resolution Number 69 -36 -R approving final plat Scott Subdivision, second Mr. Sutliff, [ration carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Review of Final Plat, City of Kodiak Sanitary Fill Site. The Borough Attorney rated that the Assanbly review the plat prior to drawing up the Resolution. The proposal by Planning & Zoning concerning free public use of the dui and the lack of dedication of roads should be considered. Mr. Sutliff rn,luested that this case be tabled until a check has been made with the City concerning their desires on the Sanitary Fill, there being no obj sctions from the Assembly, the review will be tabled until the next meeting. VIII OLD BUSINESS DC NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution Number 69 -39 -R Requesting Flood Control Study by Corps of Engineers. read by title only Mr. Sutliff roved for the adoption of Resolution 69 -39 -R sew by Mr. Jackson, motion carried by unanimous voice vote . X CHAIIS IDl1' S REPORT A. New High School Plans - just noted that the plans are being forwarded to the School for review. B. Letter from Division of Lands stating that there is no grace period in which to re- establish a contract once it has been cancelled. A. Second Readin , Public Hearing Ordiranoe 69 -31-0 Water District Budget, read by title c y. Mr. Nan ton moved for adoption of O nsanos 69 -31 -0 approving the Water District Budget, seconded by Mr. ARndt. The regular meetng was closed and the public hearing opened. The badcground was reviewed noting that the bcdget will always be one year behind. The public he,.ing was closed and the meeting reco. The question was called for and the notion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Voucher and P cpenditvre REport for September - not presented at this time C. Resolution 69 -35-R to HUD re Payment by ASHA in Lieu of Taxes in R -19 AReas. This resolution is in the Attorney's office being drafted, additional informatio was requested prior to the drafting of the resolution. D. Final Inspection Punch List on Staff Quarters, nano concerning Tine Extension and Affidavit of Liens, Schcon. Mr. Jackson roved that the time extension be granted to October 4th, 1969, seconded by Mr. Sutliff, motion passed by unanimou voice vote. During the discussion the Clerk was requested to check with the Attorney as to whether or not the contractor must submit lien releases from each sub - contractor or supplier prior to his issuance of the affidavit of liens. 0 0 4 4 0 5 orough Assembly Meeting - October 16th, 1969 Page 4 C. Memo to Borough Assembly and City Council re Qualification for Police and Fire protection assistance, stating that the Kodiak Island Borough Service Area - Fire District #1 is qualified for assistance. This will have to be taken up further by the Borough Chairman and was submitted at this time for information of the Assembly. I ASSEMBLY C ttIEN'Is A. Ed Naughton - re meeting between the Hospital Board and the Alaska Native Services representatives from AnchoFAge; it was noted that the meeting was most informative. There are two types of fr.ding, direct care and contract care, both budgets are insufficient and are being decreased rather than increased at this time. It was noted that the Kodiak Island Hospital is receiving 41% of the funds for this district. Mr. Naughton further noted that he has drawn up a resolution to be presented to President Nixon requesting additional contract funds for the natives of the Kodiak Island Borough. Further pointed out that the Native Health Service is obligated by an act of Congress to provide health care for native persons and that the need is for more money at this time. B. Mrs. Springhill welcomed Mr, Jackson as a new member of the Assembly. C. Mn Sutliff re Island Lake Water District - he suggested that the Advisory Board become more active in order that the problems can be solved more readily II AUDIENCE COATS A. Noted that concerning the screening of the patients for the hospital services, this has been done in the past but should not be done at this level or at all according to the eepresentatives from Alaska Native Services. i ADJOURNINENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. TTEST: ' crime L. Holt, Acting Clerk iding Officer.