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KIB ASSEMBLY 1=1G - JUNE 1, 1972
X CHAIRMAN s REPORT
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E. 1st Reading Ordinance No. 72 -12 -0 Establishing Fire Service District in
Larsen Bay,read by title only. ' "r. Arndt moved for approval. of Ordinance
No. 72 -12-0 in first reading, seconded by fr. Brechan. :lotion passed by
unanimous roll call vote.
F. 1st Reading Ordinance No. 72 -13 -0 Establishing Borough Budget for 1972 -73,
read by title only. 1.in Clare-moved f or approval oT Drdinance No. 72 -13 -0
-in first reading, seconded by rr. Brechan. The question was called for and
motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Half -Way House request for support submitted to the Borough Assembly and
due to the lateness of submission a copy was handed to the Chairman of the
Comprehensive Health Advisory Board this evening. This reouest represents
only about 4; of the total operational costs. Rev. Bob Childs gave a short
resume of the activities and noted that they are very pleased with the results
after two or three months operation. The Chairman of the Health Advisory
Group indicated that there is no objection to the Borough making a direct
contribution under the Health Powers to this organization.
B. Extended Care Unit - The Grey Nuns and a sub - committee of the Comprehensive
Health Board have been meeting on this matter and will have a recorrrendation
in the near future.
C. Bells Flats - A letter has been received from Attorney Jim Rhodes, read in
full by the Borough Chairman, requesting authority from the Borough to study
the entire record of the flartha Taylor Claim and to advise the Borough as to
the steps that should be taken to best protect the Borough's interest in this
land. A letter was also received from Mr. Fred Street concerning this area
in regard to a 55 -year lease granted to Mt. Street by the Borough Assembly.
Since it appears that Nt's. Taylor's claim encompasses some of the leased
area Mr. Street requested that the Borough withdraw all lease or purchase
applications within the iartha Taylor claim area, until final decision has
been made regarding the validity of this claim. During the discussion it
was suggested that this claim area be withheld from the sale of the lots in
the subdivision and that legal action begin to clarify whether or not the
Borough has title to the land.
Mt. Brechan [roved that the Borough proceed with the legal action, seconded
by itr. Clowes. Notion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
D. League of Women Voters Reouest for $250.00 for nublication of booklet on
local government. The booklet has been reviewed and does have some very
good information. The Borough Chairman said that he could not recommend that
the Borough participate in this program, but was not recommending that we do
not either.
E. Letter from Division of Lands read in full concerning the request of the
Department of Aviation's request for material and stated that the Department
of Aviation has been directed to contact the Borough directly in regard to
this request.
Sawmill Lease - David Henley - Division of Lands stated that a renewal of the
lease makes it subject to reappraisal and asked if the Borough so desired a
new appraisal or wished to continue at the present yearly lease of $40.00.
The Borough Chairman recommended that the lease be granted on the sage basis
as this is a short -term lease and at the end of the lease term, the lease
will be relinquished. So moved by Ptr. Arndt, seconded by Hr. Clowes. :'o
objections being voiced it was so ordered.
F. Letter from United States Department of Interior in response to a Resolution
stating that any national forest lands covered by withdrawals for Afograk
under the Native Land Claims would remain under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Agriculture and suggested that the Borough correspond with the
Department of Agriculture. No action necessary.
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G. Tax Roll - as certified by the Borough Clerk and Borough Assessor presented
for the review of the Borough Assembly. The Borough Chairman noted at this
time that John Lucas; Borough Assessor, has submitted his resi effectiv
June 30th and that we have received four applications for the position as of
this date. One from Anchorage and three from people in the ' :!estern States.
Most seem to have a substantial background in assessing so should have the
position filled shortly after the beginning of the fiscal year. The Chairman
will be in contact with the Assembly prior to raking final decision on this
*ratter.
H. High School - Ken Brady was the apparent loo: bidder has written a letter
stating that there was a mistake rade in his figures and that he wished to
withdraw his bid. It is the opinion of the Borough :.ttcrney that if he has
a good reason for this request that he would be afforded this without forfeits
of his bid bond. It is possible that the School District may be able to
negotiate either with is. Brady or the next lowest bidder.
In talking with Forrest Walls, he has indicated that if George Vogt will
submitt a letter withdrawing the Kodiak Island Borough and Mr. White from
the complaint that this could be classified as a class action and that the
bonds could then be sold. t•m. Vogt was to submit such a letter to the
Borough Attorney this afternoon but as of 7:30 P.N. no word had been received
that this was in fact done. It is suggested that we delay the awarding of
the bid until 16 of June and in that time the letter should have been receives
and if the wording is such that Mr 'calls is satisfied then he will certify
the bonds and they can be offered for sale. If the bonds are saleable then
Ik'. Crittenden and Mr. Brady , T 1 11 be over to Kodiak on Tuesday for discussion
XI ASSEfBLY COMMENTS
A. Nr. Brechan asked where the Borough stands on getting the money to finish
the Ouzinkie School. Mir. Branson noted the last letter of negotiation dth
the construction company and stated that the school has been cut about as
much as it can be. That the $28,000 figure is just a minimum, it is possibl
that the difference could be $40,000 to $45,300. Noted that the 207 Funds
have been committed for the construction of the new high school and offset
that debt service fund.
XII AUDIENCE COMENIS
A. Mr. Benton suggested that copies of the new codes be purchased by the
Borough Office prior to the public hearing in order that individuals interest
may purchase and read them. The Borough Clerk stated that he would take
care of this matter.
XIII ADJOURNIENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P. :.
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Russell M. Walker, Borough Clerk .___on. T. ':mite, Borough Chairman