1970-05-07 Regular Meetingr) 0 1 1
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Springhill at 7 40 P.N.
II ROLL CALL
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASS/FMB I1EF.TING
?AY 7th, 1970
III to YIES O PREVIOUS METING
IV ilINUIES or Oflfl teErIS GS
Present
Hilton T. ttite, Borough Chairman
Betty Springhill
Ed Naughton
Norm Sutliff
Don Arndt (late arrival)
Absent
T. T. Jackson
Also present: Bob Grafe, Borough Clerk, and three people in the audience.
A. Assembly regular meeting April 30th, 1970 a discussion was held to briefly
clarify several points oonncenung trace School noted in the April 30th
minutes. Per. Naughton moved for approval of the minutes as presented and asked
for unanimous consent, no objection Were voiced and the Presiding Officer declared
the minutes so approved.
A. School Board regular Greeting April 27, 1970 - It was noted that there will be
a vacancy on the Board and the Clerk was requested to cheek into the rnocedure
used to appoint a replacement for Etc. Richard ['Mite.
Attention was brought to the agreement signed for the operation of the on-Base
School and it was requested that a copy of the agreement be obtained for review
by the Assembly.
7 CaIIINICATICNS AND APPEARANC =JEWS
A. Letter from Division of Lands re Time Extension ADL 31952 and 37708 Putansu.
The letter Fran itr. Putansu requesting an additional time extension was read along
with the reply by the Division of Lands. 7tr. Arndt moved to grant a time extension
of ninety days, seconded by `;r Naughton. trnian passed bynmanun:ous ronl call vote.
B. Letter tram Office of the Attorney General re Con tungerncy Funds read in full by
the Borakr)Z* Chairman, in which i'r Gregory Papas eta - that the question of a
contingency fund would mare properly be addressed to the Borahgh Attorney. The
Attorney General's office felt further that this was a matter outside of their
jurisdiction. It vas explained that this letter had been written due to the fact
that the question of disposal of the contingency fund had arisen and it was felt
that the Borough Assembly should have sane guide lines an the legality of the
fund. The Borough Attorney had been contacted prior to issuance of the letter to
Juneau and he was of the opinion that the contingency fund was in fact legal. The
Borough CtuUthnan suggested that a letter be written to the Local Affairs Agency
explaining the reason for the question and further that this is an area in which
other Boroughs have had problems and that further research should be done. The
Borough Assembly was in concurrence with this line of action.
VI PUBLIC lEARThX a NONE
VII KIM= 6 ZCNIIc ritltz - NONE
I II' at DUSIIBESS
A. Letter Fran Division of Lands re Proposed Chiniak Survey to [•'1r. Roy Ecklund read
by-the Borough Chairman in which it was suggested that contact be made with the
Borough officials as to the intentions of the Borough in regards to land selection
in this area. The location of the land was discussed and it was recommended that
this be deferred until such time as a program has been thoroughly planned for
development of other lands in that area. It was suggested drat perhaps the land
could be leased and the lessee could proceed an the basis of rent until additional
information may be obtained. The Borough Assembly was in agreerent that no
selection could be made at this time until the lard claims have been settled or
a precedence has been established on such matters.
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B. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission re Kadiak Subdivision read by the
Borough Chairman from the minutes one Commission on April 8th, 1970. The
Commission recnmerrled that Blocks 3 4 5, 6 and 7 be placed for sale at the
appraised value or at the discretion of the Borough Assembly with the exception of
Block 6, Lots 1 through 16 to be placed for bid separately as one parcel with the
restriction placed thereon that it will be developed for a trailer court,
wnstruction to begin no later than 90 days after the sale and completed within
one year. The map of the area was studied and noted on the preliminary plat that
there is no Lot 16 so the area of the trailer court construction would be Lots 1
through 18 (as numbered on the plat without a No. 16).
It was suggested by the Borough Chatham that the first step would be to instigate
a title search due to the fact that this land has been sold once and the Borough
will be handling the sale as the Division of Lands does not wish to handle the
re -sale of this land. Nr. Arndt suggested that this be taken care of as rapidly
as possible in order that the development of the trailer court can be completed
as there are people needing spaces he further moved that the Asssrblcoconcur
with the Planning and Zoning recommendations in getting This uptor sane - including
a title search. Inc. Naughton voiced the opinion that the title seardi stnurbe --
the font step. After discussion it•. Arndt onithdre4 his motion and it was suggested
that the Borakgh Chairman cheek with the Borough Attorney on a preliminary title
search to find alit what this will incorporate and at the conclusion of the prelimira
a determination will be made on the need for a complete title search. The Assembly
connaurred with this suggestion and the action was so ordered.
C. Resolution No. 709 -R, Support of Creation of College of Fisheries in Kodiak, read
in full by the Borough Chairman, stating that al avenues or the establishment 1{
of a College of Fisheries in Kodiak should be explored; this would include other
colleges and universities in other states being contacted with this proposal.
Nr. Sutliff roved for adoption of Resolution No. 70 9 -R, seconded by Mr Naughton.
T n� question was called for and the motion passed by u aninmus roll 3vote.
D. Excerpts free School Board Minutes and Assembly Minutes re Cuzinkie School and
Budget. The Clerk noted that this iE i o7 d eesi deleted from the agenda.
Dr. Lind had cntacted the Borough Office and requested that the School Board
members and Borough Assembly should meet after the regular School Board meeting
on Monday, Play 11, for a work session on these items and that the results could
be discussed at the next public meeting.
IX NEN BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 70 -10-R Authorizing Borough Chairman to Sign for Surplus Property:
read in full by the Borough Chairman. Mr_ Naughton moved for adoption of
Resolution 70 10 -R, seconded by Mr. Arndt. It was noted that this resolution was
drawn to designate an agent who could. sign applications for the purchase of surplus
government property - such as office equipment. The question was calf for and
the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Resolution No. 70 11 -R, Joint Resolution with City of Kodiak re Pollution of
. - . . v 77 . . This was drawn in order that
m Effi on record officially to request that every means be utilized to
see that the resources of the island are adequately protected from exposure to
contamination. Mr. Naughton moved for adoption of Resolution No. 70 -11 R, seooadeC
by Mr. Sutliff. Motion passed by ui'ansnais ma call vote.
C. Voucher & Expenditure Report for the Month of April. Question was raised as to
the budget situation and flues noted that we are oiz n♦ing in the black. There
are several items that cost was more than anticipated such as the insurance on the
hospital and also the revenue from the raw fish tax is down from the anticipated
amount. However because of lack of other activities we have managed to gain same
reserve, further it is hoped that the rating on the hospital will change and a
refund will be forthcoming on that policy.
Per. Sutliff asked about the status of the Fire Contract between the Borough and
City and it was noted that the Borough Attorney expects to have a draft ready for
review by the City Council at their next regular meeting. This contract has been
discussed with the City Manager and it is anticipated that the agreement will be
based on a mill rate with the people in the fire service district paying the same
millage as the people inside the City.
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Mr. Sutliff asked also about the fill being placed on the East Elementary play
ground and it was noted that quite a few loads have been taken in there by the
City. Mr. Fields was in the audience and cemented that when the fill has settled
a little more same fine gravel should be brought in as the children na•r have pro
bless with the large rocks when they fall.
Mr. unite informed the Assembly that he had discussed with the City obtaining a
contractural agreement on the maintenance of the school grounds and hospital ground.-
This would entail the clearing of the driveways and parking areas and could be
done for a possible fee of $1,000 per year This is an item that could be taken
out of the school budget and placed in the Borough budget.
X CBAIRMAN'S REP=
A. Afognak Timber Sale Mr. Gordon Edgars has reported that the cut on Afognak is
still being contemplated the timber has been sold however the oamEpany is reluctant
to start cutting without the approval of the local goverment. mt. Edgers indicatsri
the advantages of the cut and further rates; that the location of he saw mill in
Kodiak would give an increase of 5G6 0 jobs in this area. Mr. 'White asked that
the Borough Assembly agree in inviting Mr. Edgartto the next regular meeting in
order that he could answer any questions that the members might have concerning
this cut. This was agreeable to the members of the Assembly.
B. Old Afognak Village '- The Borough Chairman had received a call fran several people
in Port Lions indicating a desire to return to the Old Afognak Village. The
Chairmen suggested that the Borough write to Division of Lands to try to find an
answer as to whether or not this is possible. As far as the Borough Assembly
is concerned there were no objections to this although no one knew for sure the
procedure to follow.
C. Bell's Flats The Chairman noted that previously it had been discussed to with-
draw five lots from the sale at Bell's Flats and sell directly to thole-five
individuals that occupied the land at the time the Federal Govermrent redoaaed the
land and prior to the selection by the State. This sale would be at the appraised
value of the l and, the appraisal being done either by the State Appraiser or by
saneone locally. A lawyer had been contacted by one of the five individuals and
agreed with the Borough Attorney that under our present lands disposal ordinance .
cause of action could not be taken. The Attorney in Anchorage had ad suggested ggested seversens.
changes in the disposal ordinance that would give the Assembly a little more free
dam in disposing of lands to private individuals or concerns. The Borough Chaimnal
suggested that a copy of the lawyer!s letter be sent to each assemblyman for
study and that a wInk session could be set for the discussion and recamnendations
on sudr dangns. It was noted that by taking these suggestions into consideration
it would not mean that the Borough recognized squatters. however it was felt that
the people in this particular case do have a good case and this should be settled
at the Borough level rather than in court. This land may not be for sale until
other question are settled' however it was suggested that the Assembly proceed
along these lines in order that when the land can be sold all problems will be out
of the way.
The Borough Cletk noted that there has been a drop in the assessed valuation and
that the Borough does hold same parcels of land that should be sold in order to havr
the land bade on the tax rolls and the only way to sell at this time is by public
auction.
The Presiding Officer requested that a list of the property awned by the Borough
that could be sold should be either mailed or submitted to the wau3nes at the
next meeting.
The Assembly was in ajaeetaal with proceeding with the line of action suggested
a review of the suggested changes in the lands disposal ordinance and a work session
for further reommendation after review.
ASSEMBLY atturrs
A. Mr. Naughton re State Support of TAPS Wad. During the discussion on this it was
so99estai that Baucnsgl, naaembly gu on record expressing opposition to the
$120 million dollars of State money to support the proposed TAPS road to the pipe-
line. Mr. Nsughton moved that the Borou h Caiman and Clerk draw uo such a
resolution, sew by Mr. Sutliff; matron oasse7 by voice vote.
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B. Zoning Ordinance Mr. Arndt asked about the status of the zoning ordinance as it
is a very important ordinance to the growth of the community It was explained
that the ordinance is still at the P &Z level and several changes suggested by the
Borough engineer are being incorporated in the rough draft.
C. Lir. Sutliff - A phone call had been received stating that Dave Henley had been
requested to tear dawn the cabin he had used in the t181ina Lake area for some
fifteen years. This cabin is located within the Forest Service lease and Mr.
Sutliff wanted to know if the Borough Assembly could do anytirg to prevent the
cabin from being morn dawn as it is in a prime recreation area and , serve
many people over the years. It was suggested that this should be researched
further as to whether or not the Borough could select this land or exactly what
our position vld be on this matter
D. iir. Sutliff - a phone call was also received from a citizen concerned over the
question of same type of police control in the Bell's Flats area. It was noted
that the Borough does not have police powers and that the State Troopers would be
the one to offer protection in this area. It is an area that could create problaro-
partiadarly during the summer months when we have more people than housing.
A member of the Bell's Flats community did not feel that there will be any problem:
in that area.
E. Mrs. Springhill - re Legislature being passed in Juneau for $19 800 instructional
unit and asked that any interested citizen should sen a wire to Juneau in support
of Senate Bill 378.
F. Borough Chairman - stated that he would like to have a very infoanal meeting with
the Assembly members to discuss the staff, employee's policy and salary scale and
this shouil.be re- evaluated prior to budget tame.
XIII ADJCUItIlENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10715 P.M.
attest:
aPProu+ed,
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Wilton T. Llhite, Borough