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1971-09-02 Regular Meeting1 j 1 0 1 1 1 4 S 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 1971 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Deputy Presiding Officer Norman Sutliff at 7:40 P.M. in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman Ed Naughton Norman Sutliff, Presiding Officer Richard Sims Don Arndt T. T. Jackson (late arrival) The Borough Chairman read a letter of resignation at this point of the meeting from fir. Ed Naughton, said resignation to be effective immediately. f'. Sims craved to approve Mr. Naughton's resignation, seconded by Mr. Arndt. No objections voiced the motion was so approved. Mr. Naughton's position will be filled by the voters at the upcoming election and since it is only about a month away it was felt that the position could remain vacant until that tine. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. Assembly - regular meeting - August 5, 1971. fr. Sims moved for approval of the August 5th, 1971 regular meeting, seconded by Nt^. knit. So ordered by the Chair. IV MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS A. Planning & Zoning - regular meeting - August 25, 1971. The Borough Chairman asked that Mh'. Walker, Borough Clerk give a resume of the Wakefield Subdivision and the status thereof. It was noted that a subdivision of perhaps thirty -five lots has been planned and that development plans for water and sewer were not submitted. The Borough's subdivision requirements call for sewer, water, side- walks and streets by the developer. The Planning & Zoning Commission has a work session planned to review the requirements and determine a means of establishing different requirements for those larger subdivisions outside the immediate area. By installation of the water, sewer and sidewalks this would mean that the develope* would have to charge such higher prices for the lots. Planting & Zoning will make recommendations to the Borough Assembly on the suggested changes. B. Comprehensive Health Board - July 28th, 1971. Mr. Sims asked whether or not a formal proposal had been received by the Board for support of the Half -Way House after noting that the minutes indicated that there might possibly be a requirement for 25% local support. Nr. Bardot was in the audience and indicated that no formal request has been received from the committee concerning the Half -Way House. The Borough Chairman stated that the only action taken on this was that the Assembly noted its willingness to use $2,000 for support of the Half -Way Huse if necessary. Mr. Simms also asked about the contract with the School. Mr. Bardot noted that the Health Center is receiving a larger number of referrals from the school and that at present no dollar value has been set; however this would be set up on a per case per hour basis; and that this . could be worked out with the school at a later date. Mr. Bardot indicated that the Mental Health Board planned to invite fM. Greene to their next meeting. V COMMUNICATION AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS A. Letter from William F. LaTocha, Assistant District Forester - Re: Timber Sale on-Long Island, read in full by the Borough Chairman, requesting Borough approval for timber sale on Long Island. A reap of the area was studied and noted that the area as well as the remainder of the island has been used by nanny people for a recreation area. It was the Borough Chairman's recommendation that this sale not be approved. Mr. Simms moved that the Borough go on record as opposing the timber sale on Long Island, seconded by Mr. Arndt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 'l 0 1 I I ) 4 S 3 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASBEMBLY p1ZILNG - SEPTEMBER 2, 1971 VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE VII PLANNING & ZONING nuts Page 2 A. Resolution No. 71 -23 -R Cha;min or Renaming Certain Streets Within the City of Kodiak: A background resume was given by the Borough Chairman, noting that the City and Historical Society have been working on the names of streets in conjunction with the house numbering project. (ik'. Jackson arrived). The Resolution was read in full by the Borough Chairman Nr. Sims moved for adoption of Resolution No. 71 -23 -R , seconded by Mr. Arndt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. - hir. Sims requested that the members of the Assembly receive all resolutions and information prior to the meeting time; the Clerk noted that this will be done in the future. B. First Reading Ordinance No. 71 -12 -0 Read in full by the Borough Chairman. The minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission were read concerning this rezoning and the request for the change from R2 Zoning to R3 Zoning to allow for multiple family dwellings. @h•. Jackson moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 71 -12 -0 in the First Reading, seconded by Mr. Sims. Motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote; Mr. Arndt noted that he had an interest in this Case. VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and Determination of Selection of Land within the Chiniak Area. The Chairman explained that this was basically the area for the School; after correspondence with the Division of Lands and setting forth the circumstances that office has indicated that the Borough could make a selection of the ten acres required for a school without selection of an entire 640 acres parcel. Further noted that in order not to become involved in litigation the Borough should proceed with the selection on the ten acres only. Other lands could be considered for selection at a later date if the Assembly so desired Mt. Arndt moved to direct the Borough Chairman to proceed with the selection of ten acres at the site now designated for location of the school in Chiniak, seconded by Mt. Jackson. The Borough Chairman noted that Mr. Roy Ecklund has been asked to draw up a map of the area, locating the buildings, water and sewer systems. Phi. Sims asked that a check be made concerning the Air Force commitment for J supplying a school building. The present Commanding Officer of the Chiniak Tracking Station was present and indicated that the Air Force could not supply a building and that the present building on the Tracking Station had been condemned and could not be used by the children. He indicated that he would do everything possible to assist the School District in their application for Public Law 815 Funds for the building of the necessary school in Chiniak. The Engineer has surveyed both the present school site and the proposed site and felt that it would be best to cove the school and cheaper to relocate than rebuild on the present site. The question was called and the motion on the selection of the school site was passed unanimous roll call vote. The Borough Chairman noted that a letter had been received from the School Board that a motion had been passed to have the Borough proceed on the site work for Chiniak School. This is to advise that Roy Ecklund is doing survey at this The cost for the installation and site work would be $22,000 which will be taken from the downtown school fund, capital reserve. Pk. Sims moved that the Borough go ahead with the necessary site work and movement•of the relocatables to the new site with the $22,000 being taken from the capital reserve from the downtown school sale and to request that Mr. Greene proceed with his request for PL 815 Furls to replace these funds, this will include the cost of the site preparation and the cost of the relocatables, seconded by Mr. Arndt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. The Borough Chairman noted that the engineer has been authorized to proceed and will be checking to see that the proper work is done. The completion is expected within thirty days. B.- Resolution 71 -24 -R Authorizing the Execution of a Correction Deed by the Borough Chairman and Borough Clerk to Correct an Error in a Deed Heretofore Given by the Kodiak Island Borough to the University of Alaska, read in full by the Borough Chairman. Mr. Jackson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 71 -24 -R, seconded by Mr. Arndt, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Five minute recess was declared at 8:50 p.m. 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 0 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AS6&MBL7 - S:P';ELER 2, 1971 Meeting reconvened at 8 P.M. IX NEW BUSINESS Page 3 A. First Reading Orf.in.rce 7 1-13 -0 Amending the 1971 -72 Budget by l ansferrin¢ the ,C ^ h 311 0 'ra _.._ n _.. -. ^�� oa_ or _ Capita1 Imp ovementsto Local Sources. Said e Sum Suen of of 3' P _ ° funds are to be used fc2 uL -- rental of a portion of the KC Building for four classes from the elementary school. During the lengthy discussion several points were br: „a t or t: tho fact that other buildings had been investigated for use as classrcc.os 2nd. °the-; oossinilities explores. It was noted that this situation hes brought about cia^ ca ;he fact that the State has requested that several partitions be a:nrred in the High School building thereby eliminating five class rooms. l'. -_ ,r '.i the open classroom concept is one that is fairly new for high school c1r ;:, it L . °n used successfully in the grade school level and for this reaaon the grab ochool classes were moved to the KC Building. Furtht noted that the lease has Peon sisned and that the rental must be paid whether or not use is made of the ooace. In answer to statements that this might be a grand stand play to impress on the citizens of Kodiak that there is a need for a new school, it was noted that there are other means of informing the people which would give them all the info_mation. Further pointed out that the people of the Conm¢nity are aware of the need. The School Board had a check made concerning whether or not this location of the classrooms would Jeopardize the liquor license: in she area and the ABC Board in Anchorage said that it would not. The funds for this rental are to be taken from the Carry Through Surplus rather than from the Captial Improvements funds. Mr. Brooks was in the audience and suggested that perhaps the purchase of another one or two relocatr-;tles ' would be sound business. Mr. Sins moved to table the Ordinance until after a week session with the School Board, seconded by D4% Arndt. Mr. Jackson indicated that the school should be running its on system and taxing for the necessary facilities. The Question was called and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. First Reading Ordinan-a 7 -1U-0 Authorizing Reapportionment of the Eorough Assembly; ba_ckgreu a information was submitted by the Borough Cho iiman noting that a letter had been received from the Local Affairs Agency setting forth the opinion cf the Attornoy Oenere'. that the Council representatives on the Borough Assembly should have t::o weighted vote on all questions or there should be additional members fon ;.he Cit; cn the Borough Assembly. As this Ordinance had only recently been _cco_ved 'n the Borough Office and the Assemblymen had not had a chance for r)753w it was suggested that this be tabled. Mr. Sims moved to table this item. seconded by mr. Jackson. Motion oassed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Resolution No. 71 -25 -R Approving the Borough's Three Year Local Road Construction Program, read in full by the Borough Chairman. The Borough Clerk gave a resume of the proposed programs and noting that in order to receive State funds a program must be submitted. Mr Sins suggested that this be checked with the water end :ewer liras in order to make use of the money to assist along the roads designated for tea water and sewer lines. Mr. Sims moved for adoption of Resolution No. 71 -25 -R, sr_:onded by Mr. Arndt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. Tax Adjustment R -17 -u, read in full by the Borough Chairmen, noting the recommendation of the Borough Assessor that this be deleted from the tax roll. It was explained that Kr. :etro :7in had a restricted deed and just recently came forward to the Borough and r.- quested that this deed be honored. Mr. Jackson moved far approval of the deletion of [gym. Metrokin's property Lot 9-A, Block 1, Kodiak Tonsite from future tax rolls, seconded by Mr. Arndt. The roll call vote was unanimous and tut __ . E. Request for Reclassification of Lease in Bells - r. -. nom• --- quest has been received thac :he leased land held by Nh•. Large be reclassified to Industrial Lease fron 3 Site lease as he is not using the land as a Borrow site and in f-.et the 'and is not suitable for such. It was the Borough Chairman's :'eco:mendatisn c:. -c she lease be changed, allowing for leases under ustri.Tleasirg: -c mp�:a :;y :t' Arndt and seconded by Mr. Sims. The question was called for nnd, the Ta oassed by unanimous roll -all vote. 9 0 9 ' 1 9 4 5 9 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY - SEPTEMBER 2, 1971 Page 4 B. Land Leases - For the information of the Borough Assembly process is being made of two fifty -five year leases in the Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision. The Attorney had requested additional information in order to have the applications comply with the Ordinance and this has been done. The Attorney has also suggested several changes to the Ordinance that will better stipulate the requirements for seeking such lease, the changes will be presented at the next regular meeting. The notice of the auctions will be published next week and the auction will be held at the next meeting. C. Land Sale - Division of Lands has advised the Borough office that due to a shortage of appraisers the Department could not appraise the land within the Monashka and Miller Point Subdivision until October and the sale could not then be held until January. However, if the Borough desires to continue with the sale of only Russian Creek and Bells Flats Subdivisions this could be done much sooner, within six weeks -- 1 Mr. Sims moved to go ahead with the Bells Flats, Russian Creek sale without waiting for the appraisal of the lands in Mdnashka Bay and Miller Point, seconded by Mr. Jackson, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. XI ASSEI€LY Cat/DENTS A. Mr. Jackson re Better Method of Taxation for Trailers as noted that the trailers are being moved constantly and it is hard to keep track of them. B. Mr. Sims noted that the Dog Catcher is doing a very good job and should be commended. C. Mr. Sutliff re Lay[ Island - asked. tthe- Borough-cot not select the area. of Long Island and have the Planning & zoning Crnmission set aside as recreation are& - Borough Chairman will check into this selection with the consent of the Assembly. XII AUDIENCE Cte NIE - NONE XIII AWOURNF NP The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. ATTFS?: APPROVED: , Borough Clerk Wilton T. Mite, Borough ri 0 1 1 ' d i 9 _. ATTACH TO ADJUSTMENT NO. R -71 -4 REASON FOR CHANGE: Mr. Metrokin came into the office on August 10th with his tax bill for the above described prop- erty along with a copy of his recorded "Deed to Native or Eskimo of Alaska" document which had been recorded 11 /30/45. This Deed is "Restricted" inasmuch as it states therein that "the land - -- shall not be subject to taxation." A copy of this Deed was not in the files at the Borough and therefore Mr. Metrokin has in past years been on the tax roll and has paid his yearly taxes. He said that he had not minded paying taxes in the past, but since taxes were increased this year he decided he would bring in his Restricted Deed to evidence the fact that he is on the tax roll in error. It is requested; therefore, that Mr. Metrokin's property be deleted from the 1971 tax roll as well as future rolls.