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1969-12-04 Regular Meetingsh ry I 0 4 4 1 0 IQLIPR BQCfl! AS.SIIBBLY MEETING DECENT= 4, 1969 I CALL ID ORDER A. The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Springhill at 7:30 p.rr in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska II !OIL CALL Present Hilton +.fiite, Borough Chairman Betty Springhill Ed Naughton Noon Sutliff T. T. Jackson Absent Dan Arndt (excused) Also present: Tom Harrison, Borough Assessor; Roy Madsen, Borough Attorney; Dr. Line and approximately fifteen people in the audience. III NDSCTBFS OF PREVIOUS L ELT C A. Assembly - regular meeting of November 20th, 1969. rr. Sutliff moored for unanimous consent for approval of the minutes as presented. There being no objections, the minutes were so approved. ii ADDUCES OF OTHER MEETINGS A. P &2 - regular meeting of November 26th, 1969 - There were no comments B. School Board - regular meeting of November 24th, 1969 - No comments were made concerning these minutes. v CORRESPC me AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS A. Roy Ecklund re: New Survey at Chiniak. Mr. Ecklurd was present to answer any questions that the Assembly might have in regards to this suggested survey. lir. Ecklurd no that there about 140 people employed at Chiniak of which 60% are Harried and these are the people that are interested in purchasing land in that area in order to house their families. The opinion has been expressed that possibly fifty lots could be surveyed and that 75% of these lots would no doubt go on the first sale. The lots should be 1 -1/2 to 2 acres in size and the cost for an access road should be included in the sale price of each lot. An access road could be constructed for approximately $60,000, construction of such a road world be on level ground with no fill or rock removal anticipated which would keep the price dorm. The State has tentative approval on this lard which adjoins the Chiniak Air Station and is about 3/4 miles North of the Air Strin. r r. Hudson has two generators which supply the area with electricity. The Borough Chairman mentioned that this sale could mean a community developing in that area and consideration should be given at this time to the problems that might arise, suds as schools, roads and utilities. The people in the survey would be responsib'. for the maintenance of the road once constructed and it was noted that there are pieces of nachvnery available for this. It was noted that several people will be inning over from the Division of Lands to review the area and it was suggested that the Borough Chairman Should be notified in order that he might sit in on the naeti gs with the people axcesned. The Assembly ores in agreement that the initiaL steps should be taken to start this program however it ores also noted that the Native Claire have not been settled as yet and any sale will be conducted only with the ccncurrence of the Native Assotiet±bo.. B. Roy Madsen re: Disposal of Property on Foreclosure List 1969 'ir Madsen had been asked to submit procedures for disposal of property on the Foreclosure List and presented an areitnt to the present oridinance in order that the Assembly could make such disposition. Kodiak Island Borough Ordinance 69 - -35-0 was read by title only and the Borough Attorney explained that this provides that the property may be sold to the farmer owner or successor or assigns for the full amount a ,lirahle plus penalty and interest. Further noted that the Borough is not obligated to notify the lien holder of the foreclosure, only the owner of record. Public Notice is given in the newspaper and this is adequate. r+r. Naught moved for adoption of Ordinance 69-35.0 in the first reading, seconded by Mr. Sutl. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Botoal >A968ffiY - 213:414 4 1969 C. 1.st Reading, Ordinance 69- -36 0. At the request of the Assessor this ordinance was drawn to clarify the definition of real property for the purpose of taxation. This will allow and encourage property owners to make improvements on the property such as lawns, sidewralkk and driveways without the tame being raised for said improvement. It was noted that such improverents are not considered reel property if not attached to the house or building The Ordinance was read in full. Mr. Sutliff awed for adoption of Ordinance 69.36 0 in the First Rending, sewn ded by fir. Naughton. It was noted that this amendment is in line with the Assessing Statutes. The Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Approval of 1969 Foreclosure List - The Attorney noted that this should be done by Resolution and this will be preparel for the next regular meeting. VI PUBLIC Humu IGS A. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 69 -33 -0, Rezoning Peregretni Point, Conservation to R -1 (Case 223A), !9akefield Fisheries. Mr. Sutliff moved for adoption of Ordinance 69 -33- 0 in second reading, seconded by - r. Jackson. The meeting was closed and the public hearing opened. Ms. Norton asked whether or not this was surveyed for residential and it was noted that this has been done and was the reason for the rezoning. The public hearing was closed and the regular meeting reopened. The Question was called for and the motion passed by unaniitus roll call vote. B. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing Ordinance 69 -22 -0, Rules of Procedure for Borough Assembly. Mr. Sutliff moved that this Ordinance be tabled, seconded_by rtr. Jackson, motion carried by unanimous voice vote. VII PLANNING & Went =Ens - NONE VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Review of Draft of Ordinance 69-30-0. This was a redraft of the previous ordinance and was read in full for the information of the Borough Asserbly. The ordinance called for coning of the Bell's Flats Subdivisions as "unclassified with the exception of Tracts A & B of Hell's Flats Alaska Sutdivion which will be zoned - Industrial`- The Assembly was in agreement with the draft and Mr. Jackson moved that the Ordinance be accepted for First Reading, semrded by Mr. Sutliff. notion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Ordinance was was read by Title only for First Reading. 'r. Sutliff moved for•.adoptaon of Ordinance 69 -33 -0 in First Reading, seconded by I!r. Jackson. Poll call vote as _ follows: 14r. Jackson - YES: LIr. Naughton NO: :r. Sutliff - YES; 'rs Springhill YES,. Ittiai carried. B. First Reading, Ordinance 69 -32 -0, Fiscal Procedures for Borough. This was tabled at the last meeting and a motion would be needed to remove this from the table for di an ohs. Iiajdu was in the audience and gave a brief resume of the purpose of the Ord in that it was drawn in accordance with guidelines set out by the Local Affairs Agency in order that all nuniCipalities would have a standard way of bookkeeping and reporting. This would be of assistance to Boding Corpanges, State and Federal a.jrlwies that misfit be reviewirng the books for financial status. Mfr. Hedla, the Borough's Auditor, has approved the ordinance. There was no notion to remove this from the table and so it will remain tabled until the next meeting in order that the Assemblymen will have an cpportu pity to further review the ordinance. IX Ld41 BUSINESS CHAIR -Wi S REPORT Page 2 A. Voucher and Expenditure Report for November, received and reviewed by the Assembly. A. Letter of Resignation from Mary Kvalheim read. The Borough Chairman noted that there are several people being considered and if the Assembly members had any names to submit they should do so at this time. B. Municipal League Dues - The Borough Chairman felt that the City as the principal user of the Le ague Should pay their share according to the population figures established by the Comprehensive Plan and the basis dues established by the itmaicipal League. It was noted that it has been the policy of many boroughs to pay on an area•wide basis and this would allow representation from all of the cities and villages at the League. After a discussion on the benefits derived EX nni-ASE293E r. - DDQ3•)B61, 1969 Page 3 the City Camcil Representatives noted that this could be taken up at the next City Council meeting. The thorough Chairman stated that the dues hid been paid for 1970; however he would like to bill the City for their share. C. Elands for Health Center. fir. Carter was in the Borough's Office to submit a letter received from the Department of health and Welfare, Juneau, stating that they wished to be reimbursed for money paid for the telephone at the Health Center. Originally this had been taken care of by the City and since the Borapgil had adopted the Health and Sanitation Power, the City had relinqutshed this responsibility. The borough is at present paying the basic cost of telephone for the Health Center and if the Assemblymen had no objections the Borough will pay the basic cost of the telephone for the Sanitarian office as well. There being no objections a letter so stating will be forwarded to the Department of Health and Helfare, Juneau and also to the Telephone Company. D. Civil Defense Representatives were in Kodiak for a conference to establish a program which walla receive their support. The Office of City :;anger will be designated as the Civil DA.ense Director and two assistants will work directly from that office, perhaps the Police Chief or Engineer in the City and someone designated in each of the Villages to coordinate the village programs. Dr. Naughton mentioned the fact that there is a need for ;radiological trained people in the villages. Civil Defense is important not only from the standpoint of a nuclear attack but also needed in the time of any emergency. It was pointed out that some guidelines should be received as to information to give to the residents concerning possible occupation of the land by others. It seems that assistance in the way of money is not available to the community at this tine hoover the establishment of a prcxlsau will be aided arc also there is sat equivalent that is available. XI ASSEMBLY C1t4IIITS A. Mr. Na ton re Meeting_date for first meeting in January. Voted that this fa s on the first of January and this will be discussed at the next regular meeting to set a different date; possibly the 8th of January. Hr. Naughton discussed the tour of the BIA Dorms and noted that they are very well built and on the whole he was very impressed with the work that has been dare there. It was noted that the buildings along Resanof are to house the staff of the BIA Dorms not used for teachers of the Kodiak School. XII AUDIENCE u7(I4&lffS A. Drs. Xztbits re Day Care Center. Since PU CAP will no longer be sponsoring the Cans Center, a request was submitted for funds to continue the Center Rulcao sponsored the Center under the condition that 15 children be given care as thn parents were uable to pay for this day -care These funds 'rill stop the first of the year and by cutting back it is possible that the Center may be able to continue until June, however in order to have the program next year help will be needed in the amount of approximately $2,000 per month. The Health and Sanitation power adopted by the Borough is very restrictive and this would have to be investigated by the Borough Chairman and Attorney to see if this assistance could be given under this power. ;rs. Kubitz Was requested to submit a brief resume of the program and of the anticipated budgetary items for the caning year. There are no funds available at this time for assistance however it was felt that there is a need for such a pregnmm in this area. Ou B. Dr. Brassie re Taxation I ^ithesentaticn - as a spokesman for several cerson residing on the Naval Paco arleffilig property in the Borough stated that sa -ehir Should be done in order that these people could vote in the local elections. It was suggested that this should be taken before the legislative counc'1 for rossibi revision of the State laws. The League of (Ten Votess trill be discussing this in the future and m,1, possibly make rear,e dations concerning this area. It had been tad that a representative from Division of Lands would be coring to Kodiak and Ir. Brassie wrxdered when that would be The Borough Chair^'n indicated that an invitation had been extended for someone to attend the next regular meeting, December 1^th, 1869. C. fir. Richard Rohrer re Grant of Land for establishment of Deceiving time for Children either abandoned or taken from their parents. As a representative of the Alaska Inland :cession this request was submitted and noted that the house will be built with ;!fission money. There is a de1tiySte need.. for such a house ere 10 0 0 I 0 4 4 1 3 MO!]GH ASSUMLY I IIRYITS DECT13ER 4th, 1969 and Mt. Rohrer was requested to meet with the Borough Chairman to establish the exact needs as far as size and location. D. lirs. Gurxlerson re Boy Scout Meeting Facilities • noted that the Hut at Island Lake is in the process of being repaired for use by the Scout Troop, however Mrs. Gunderson stated that the distance to the Iake is too much to require the boys to go for Scout meetings. It was felt that perhaps the Armory could be used for the weekly meetings and the Hut at Island Lake for weekend outings. :II ADJOUIS1RTIU A. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. EASST: APPROVED f-- 2 2 . / .-1-7, -'J-7, cc.i r &LA mama L. Holt, Acting Clerk !Tilton T. !tate Borough Chairman Page 4