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1973-07-19 Regular Meeting1 ) 0 ,) . 1 n 1? n ZOOM ISLAND BOROUGH AaSEMBLY JULY 19, 1973 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was ealledto order by Presiding Officer, Mr. Charles Powell, at 7:45 p.m. in the courtroom of the State Office Building. II ROLL CALL PRESENT Mr. Wilton White, Chairman Mr. Charles Powell, Presiding Officer Mr. Dennis Nelson Mr. Howard Anderson Mr. Ross Wood Mr. Fred Brechan, (Late arrival) III MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING A. Assembl - Regular - June 7, 1973 - B. Assemb - Special - June 22, 1973 - C. Assemb y - Special - June 26, 1973 - D. Assembly - Special - June 29, 1973 - Mr. Anderson moved to accept the minutes as received. Seconded, by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote, 3V MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. P6Z - Regular - June 4 0, 1973 and July 11 1973 B. RIB School Board - Mal 29, June 11, June £5, and July 9, 1972 C. RIB Comprehensive Hea th Board - June 6 and Jag 3 1973 D. Board of Director for Mental Health Center - June 2, 1973 There were no comments voiced on the above minutes I V COMMUNICARIONS 6 CORRESPONDENCE A. Memorandum from Norma L. Holt, Acting Borough Clerk - Genera% Instructions of Ap ?licateon for Private Sewer Systems - Mr. Hanggte£er, Building Inspector, would like to have the assembly's approval in issuh=g_ permits in the Island Lake area and other Borough areas that are having problems with their sceptic systems. Mr. White explained to the assembly that there is a number of existing houses in the Island Lake district, that have sceptic systems that are not operat- ing. The question is should we do something with existing non - functioning systems? Mr. Powell asked how we closed down systems in the previous ars, because he could regall when Jim Stamdmicy was buildin inspector, and he did close down some sceptic systems. . White stated that there was a Borough Sanitarian some yeats back and he•took care of all these problems. and he fgrthor stated that because of the fact that there has been no anitarian for at least five months now, the problem at Isl�nd Lake is getting worse. Mr. Hangstefer, said he would like to know what he is going to do with the people who re not conforming with the regulations? Mr. White stated that we have two problems (1) What policy do we wish to have with the exisiting sceptic systems and (2) What policy are we going to have with the new dwellings He further stated that he is not ready to give a recommenda- tion at this time, and that he is not familiar enough with the health and sanitation powers. Mr. Anderson stated that he feels that if we are going to follow the State Laws, that we should let the state handle the problem. Mr. White asked the Building Inspector to send a memorandum to the Borough Office, on the exact areas he would like to have the policy on. i 4 E. '1 1 ) 2 9 0 9 ? I RODIAR ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING JULY 19, 1973 PAGE 2 V COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE (CONT) Mr. Anderson stated that we have to come up with a Borough wide policy instead of certain sections. Mr. White stated it would be okay to approve the general instructions with the requirement of a perculation test by the Sanitarian or Building Inspector, prior to issuance of a building permit, (if needed) These are the requirements to be completed prior to issuance of a Building permit. Mr. Nelson moved that we accept the general instructions with the addition of No. 5 - that a percula- tion test be required by the Building Inspector or Sanitarian (if needed). Seconded by Mr.Wood. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 8. S/E Enterprises Re: Request for Chemical Toilet on Lot 26- It was questioned what period of time, did temporary mean? Mr. Shockley explained that it would be that period of time before the sewer line for the City would come by his property, which would hopefully be in °ctabe= Mr. Wood moved that we allow a temporary permit for a chemical toilet as requested. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. White read the minutes of previous meeting of June 7, 1973, stating that we would not allow a chemical toilet in Mr. Shockley's residence on Lot 26, U. S. Survey 3098. Mr. Anderson moved that we defer this to r the sanitarian for the use of chemical toilets and also f. the nspec ion o S E Enterprises place, includ nq the whole waste disposal systems. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Anderson moved that if the sanitarian did approve of the chemical toilet and the whole waste disposal system on Mr. Shockley's lot, that he can my+ve into the house and when the sewer line does come by he must hook up to that. Seconded by Mr. Wood. Mr. White recommended that the motion read to authorize the Borough Administration to issue a permit for use and occupancy. Mr. Anderson amendeg his motion as such and it was concurred by the second. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Letter from Royal Large RE: Borrow Site Gravel Costs-and also application for Borrow Site Lease - Mr. White stated that in essence he is asking that we do away with the 250 charge op all Borrow Sites. He stated that we have never forgiven any before and that these sites are supposed to be self - supporting. The idea is that these are meant to be utilized. Mr. Anderson .moved we deny the request. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Mr. Large stated that he only wants this to be effective on State /Federal projects. Question being called for Motion passed bn the ollow- roll call vote - Mr. Brechan - Abstaining (Because of financial interest) - Mr. Powell - YES, Mr. Nelson - YES - Mr. Anderson - YES, Mr. Wood - YES. ( Borrow Site Information - Page 3) D. Letter from McDonalds RE: Application for Lease on Shuyak lslana - Mr. wnite read tne letter to tne punlic ror inrorp{ation. as ruPther stated that the McDonalds should be thinking about e' the Native Land Claims Act which might ihtefere with this lease. hs• and that we might be confronted with the 20 acre requirement for a 55 year lease also. Mr. McDonald gave his own description of how he is going to maintain this land. Mr. Powell stated this will have to be refined on the lot acreage and that we do have rules to follow. Mr. Nelson stated that he thought it was a good idea. Mr. Powell stated that he had no objections and that it be referred to the staff and worked out from then and that application be submitted. Application from Felton Construction on Borrow Site B -1 - A brier aescription was given on what area B -1 consisted of. Mr. White recommended that we accept the application. Mr. Wood so moved that we accept the a••lication. Seconded b Mr. Brechan. e son as e• t ey a• any of er ease an Mr. owe stated that it said none on their lease application. Motion passed by unwnimnna rnit rail vnto ) KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING PAGE 3 JULY 19, 1973 COMMUNICATIONS 6 CORRESPONDENCE (CONT.) C. (Royal Large continued) Mr. Large applied for a gravel site in Bells Flats. It was brought up that 20 acres might be P 4 � limited to an individual for a lease. Mr. Powell asked that we table until we have more information at the next meeting on the amount of ground Mr. Large has under lease. The assembly concurred. F. Application from Marvin Love on Borrow Site (Formerly Deatert 6 Largees') - Mr. White explained the area on the map where the ease se wastto be and he further stated that there were no other o applicants for this land and that he recommended that we a cgppt this lease. Mr. Wood so moved. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. [ofion passe by unanimous roll call vote. G. Public Notice NPA -73 -80 - T.T. Fuller - To construct a doc and fill for boat storage - It was noted that the City did approve this notice. Mr. Anderson moved that we voice no objection on this public notice. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed Bx unanimous roll call vote. H. Letter from Kodiak Electric Association - Requesting a Utility` Use Permit in Woodland Acres Subdivision - This area is Mrs.- i Nachweihs' subdivision. Mr. Brechan moved that the Kodiak --- Electric Association be granted access for power,. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call sole. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Letter from Borough Attorney - Authorization for writing off taxes as uncollectible - Mr. White stated that we have three Systems involved, the Champion Sewer line, the Baranof Heights sewer line and the Hopkiss sewer line.system. Since all of these have been out of operation for four years or more as 0 private systems, the Borough Attorney and the Administration concurs that these be written off. This totals_to about soma $10,000. Mr. White recommends that these wri offs be authoitzed Mr. Anderson moved that we approve the Writt Offs. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion passed by unanimous roll cal vim__ B. * ndependent Appraiser Valuation on U. S. Survey 3468 - Kodiak , � o Airways Hanger - Mr. whiite__state that -he was in no position to make a recommendation at this time. He did however read 1 'V- off the independent arprmisals, Mr. Hickman, Borough Assessor, appraised the 2 1/2 acres involved at $34,000 and Mr. Black, (tor an independent appraiser from Anchorage, appraised the lots at \ $63,000. Mr. White stated that he would like to look more at the background on this and he will bring it up at our August 'meeting 1 A. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 73 -13 -0 - An • Ordinance repealing the Ordinance establishing the Akhiok Rural Fire Protection District - Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance 73 -13 -0. Secondedbby Mr. Wood. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Mrs. Holt.' rr` stated that the village of Akhiok has been notified of this t 1 f4 f Mr. Powell closed the public hearing and reconvened '• the regular meeting. Question being called for motion passed _.,A by unanimous roll call vote. H. 2nd Readin• and Public Hearin • on Ordinance 73 -15 -0 - Rezoni•• is A, A 9A, an 23A, o Al man Addit on rom R -1 an •' Unclassified to Business - Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of .-- Ordinance 73 -15 -0. Seconded by Mr. Wood. Mr. Powell closed the re meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments, closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. VII OLD BUSINESS C. Resolution 73 -19 -R - Approving final plat of Lot 12 -A, Tract "A ", U. S. Survey 3465 - Duane Freeman - Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Resolution 73 -19 -R. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. Resolution 73 -20 -R - Approving final plat of Tideland Tract N -38 - City of Kodiak - Mrs. Holt explained the description of the Tract. Mr. Brechan moved for approval of Resolution 73 -20 -R. Seconded by Mr. Wood. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Resolution 73 -21 -R- Ratifying the Replat of Lot 25, U. s. Survey 3471 and creating two Lots known as portion of Lot 25, U. S. Survey 3471 - This lot is out in the Chiniak area. Mrs. Holt stated that.the Borough Attorney stated that we could go by resolution setting forth the background leading to the change in the lots. Mr. Brechan so moved for adoption of Resolution 73 -20 -R. Seconded by Mr. Wood. Motion passed by unanimous ro call vote. F. Resolution 73 -22 -R - Approving final plat of the Breckburq, Bentley, Strigqa, and Kodiak Island Borough on the vacation and replat•of Lots 5A, 5B, 6A, and 7A, Block 7, Leite Addition - Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Resolution 73 -22 -R. Seconded 0n „� y,�� b y Mr. Wood. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Pc /7 Let 1 0 ' 1 ') .) i 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING JULY 19, 1973 VIII NEW BUSINESS PAGE 4 A. Resolution 73 -17 -R - Approving final plat of Lot 2, Block 1 Holland Acres First Addition, Art Zimmer /John Fray - Mr. Brechan op moved for adoption of Resolution 73 -17 -R. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. S. of by Resolution 73-18-R - Approving final plat of Tract "U ", U. Survey 1672 - Okey Chandler - Mr. Wood moved for approval Resolution 73 -18 -R. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion passed unanimous roll call vote. G. Resolution 73 -23 -R - Establishing the Borough's position on the Proposed Timber Cut on Afognak Island and the Location of the Proposed Lumber Mill - Mr. Anderson moved for approval of Resolution 73 -23 -R. Seconded by Mr. Brecham: Mr. Powell had some changes that he wanted made in this resolution. He read off his changes to the assembly. Mr. Wood asked why couldn't we leave out the first Whereas, stating that we have gone on record as being opposed to the contemplated timber cut on Afognak Island altogether. Mr. Powell stated that it was a matter of record. It was decided that we should delete the first paragraph. Mr. White recommends that we accept the resolution as amended. Mr. Anderson amended his motion to accept the new language. The second concurring. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. H. Resolution 73 -24 -R - Authorizing the Borough Chairman to Execute an Easement to the City of Kodiak for Utilities instilla- tion along property owned by the Borough located within the V. S. Survey 3511. Mr. Powell stated that this was caning at the next City Council meeting and we should wait until then to approve this resolution. Mr. White stated that he will not sign the resolution until the indication from the City that this is resolved. Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt Resolution 73 -24 -R. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. I. Monthly Report for June - There were no comments from the Assembly. 1 ,1 1 2 2 l 1? ,? KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING JULY 19, 1973 IX CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Mr. White stated that he received a letter from the Alaska Visitors Association asking for funds for their convention coming up in October. Mr. Powell stated that the City will probably have a letter reque for funds also. Mr. White stated that we do have some money in the contingency fund, but we did not allow much money in this years budget for this sort of contribution. Mr. Powell recommended that we defer action on this until the City takes action and then we will put it back on our agenda for our next meeting. B. Mr. White stated that the Sanitarian has checked out the Beachcombers a and they are not hooked up to the sewer and dehe didtg thirty (30) day notice to hook: up. City sewer does go by the Beachcombers. Mr. white also stated that we are receiving many complaints from residents surrounding the Beachcombers and that if the assembly agrees, we will write theme lettheirt1974glicense. their assembly concurredue, we willcRO,t not apprrnP X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS A. Mr. Brechan stated that what he had to say had nothing to do with the assembly but he wanted know why he was being taxed $100 per lot for the year in the East Addition for installation of sewer and that he had some lots in Soldotna in which he had twenty five (25) years to pay off the sewer and they were low payments en7 He here in Kodiak they are paying off within five (5) years? stated that they said at some City Council meeting that five (5) years was the maximum time to allow for paying off this sewer installation and in Soldotna it is twenty five (25) years Roy to pay off. :Ir. Powell remembered yuAttorney, pay Madsen, stated that five (5) years was off for State requirements. Mr. Powell stated that he would check into this. B. Mr. Nelson stated that Mrs. Holt has been Actiuc Borough Clerk and that it was about time we should make her Borough Clerk. Mr. White stated that =:e will only be in office for about another couple of months, and that he was in no position to recommend anything about this position. He further rtated that Mrs. Holt was doing a very good jpparently Clerk, and that the Office was growing and we do apparently Y Mr. Hickman, is now Property Management Director and that he and Mrs. Holt are both qualified for the position, but that more experience was needed. Mr. Wood stated that he thought we would to go into executive session for personnel matters. Mr. Powell stated that we should go into executive session and that perhaps a work session could be set up, to discuss Mr. Nelson also asked about the sales tax and what was happening about it. Mr. White stated that because of the budget and the arbitration of the Ouzinkie School that this has been delayed b u t s see a t t we their should plan a work session with the City feelings are about this. Perhaps next would ldebe a good time for a work session. Mr• assembly think about the Administrative Officers position and decide after the elections_ 1 XII ADJOURYMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVE Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman Norma L. Ho t Acting Borough Clerk PAGE 5