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1974-03-07 Regular Meeting1 1 1 1? 1 1 i KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING MARCH 7, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer, Mr. Charles Powell, at 7:40 p.m. in the Courtroom of the State office Building, Kodiak, Alaska II ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT • Mr. C. Ross Wood, Borough Mayor Mr. Charles Powell Mr. Dennis Nelson Mrs. Betty Wallin There were approximately thirty people in the audience. III MINUTES Fr N1 PREVIOUS MEETING IV MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS V COMMUNICATIONSsCORRESPONDENCE Mr. Fred Brechan (on vacation) Mr. Howard Anderson (on vacation) A. Assembly - Regular - February 7, 1973 - B. Assembly - Spacial - March 1, 1974 - Mr. Nelson stated that the following corrections should be made on the February 7th minutes: Under new business motion to pass Resolution 74-4 -R, was seconded by Mr. Nelson instead of Mr. Brechan, also on page one, the village name is Anton Larsen Bay . Mr. Nelson moved for approval of the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Nelson stated that he believed he voted no on Resolution 74 -10 -R. The tapes will be checked to verify. A. P6Z - Regular - February 20, 1974 - B. K1B School District - February 11, 1974 - C. KIB Comprehensive Health Advisory Board - February 27, 1974 Mr. Nelson moved that we accept the minutes. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. A. Bond Refunding Schedule - Mr. Matz from EF Huttu ..slated that they opened up at a 5.45 interest rating. He5%tatppthet.wlialat*Wanted to make clear is that the Borough is not liable for any cost. Mr. —Matz gave a brief explanation on the refunding of G. O. Bonds he further mentioned- -that at the rate of 5.4469, the net savings for the Borough will $214 000 00 Because of the arbitrosh, the Borough must come up with $40,000.00 from its funds " --- for Escrow But they will receive44 back orrtheir first coupon. He also slated the Central Bank 6 Trust of Denver bwght a million dollars of Kodiak Bonds, which was a very sizable amount. Mr. Matz recommends Exhibit 2, which has a net savings of $199,815.001n present day money. Mrs. Wallin made a motion that we accept Exhibit 2 d EF Hutton Company and Marshall 6 Meyer. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Nelson moved that the Central Bank and Trust of Denver be named as the paying agents. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Matz briefly explained why this was being done and how to the audience by request of Mr. Powell and that it was basically a type of revenue sharing. B. Greq Jones from Tryck, Nyman 5 Hayes regarding the Planning of Near Island - Mr. Jones stated that this was merely an update of the comprehensive plan with an emphasis cr. Dog Bay (Small Boat Harbor Proposal) Other aspects b:': studied were an Analytical Study, Geology Study, Hydrology Study, Mrougy Study, History, Physical Characteristics, Social and Economical CI It:: e also laden compiled. He further stated that they have had locai in. ,.: }, of two public hearings on a twenty year plan. 1 !1 1 l 2 n 1 7 fl KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING PAGE 2 MARCH 7, 1974 (B continued) Mr. Jones further stated that Tryck, Nyman 6 Hayes has some alternative plans, any of these alternatives can be changed any way the community feels it should be. He did bring some plans • :: to present to the assembly and audience. Plan "A" was basically R -I, R -3, tourist commerical, public institutions, dedicated park land and undeveloped areas and finally marine oriented districts. Plan "B" was composed of public institutions, marine research, basically the same as Plan "A ". Plan "t " was basically low density residential and Plan "D" was left basically as Parks. This type of plan is nbt zoning, but Land use planning needed for comprehensive planning. Mrs. Holt stated that Planning and Zoning had a meeting today and submitted the following recommendation, which was not unanimous by those present at the meeting. Following is a summary of the reaommendation: That they use public institutional from Plan "B" and "Tourist Commercial" and9Med Density" and Boat Harbor from Plan "A" with an addition of more "Marine /Industrial" on the southwesterly end of Near Island. This plan should include an area for grids in or near the boat harbor. It should be noted that the recommendation was made in order for planning to be expediated. This will allow for a public hearing on the proposed land use as scheduled. Mr. Jones stated that the money could come from a variety of sources, Federal monies, EPA monies, Revenue Sharing, Stateand, local monies. He then stated that he will be back in six weeks with more on the economic study and also a plan recommended by P6Z for another public hearing. He indicated he needed public response as to the needs and desires of the community, what direction the plan should take. Mrs. Wallin stated that she goes along with P6Z's recommendation, Mr. Powell agreed also. Mr. Jones further stated that the plan is not a definite one, in that it can be changed along the way and is a guideline for twenty years or more. The assemblycconcurred with PaZ's recommendation. There was a five minute recess at 8:35 p.m. C. Letter from Corps of Engineers - Public Notice NPA 74 -022 - Request from Whitney Fidalgo to Construct mooring dolphins, freshwater intake, pipeline and wasteeffluent line on the North Shore of Kempff Bay off Alitak Bay. Mr. Powell entertained a motion of non- objection. Mr. Nelson moved that the Borough express no objection. Seconded by Mrs Wallin. Mr. Nelson asked about the set net sites located out in this area. Mr. Powell • stated that this goes to the Fish and Game for their comments also. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Approval of Expenditure of Funds for the Extended Care Unit for the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital - Mrs. Wallin moved for approval of expenditure of funds of the Kodiak Island Hospital Extended Care Unit. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing? Mrs. Springhill stated that the Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Health Board met and that they have gone on record as favoring the Borough's participation on this project. This project i s not substituting a home for the Senior Citizens, it is for any person who needs lorg extended care regardless of age. Mrs. Springhill noted that costs have changed sine the original plan and that money is tighter $596,000.00 was the approximate cost of construction, two )Years ago. Mrs. Holt stated that the schematics have been done on this .plan. She further noted that the construction contract has to goautf3r bid according to State regulations. Mr. Fulp asked that if this is built as an additional unit to the hospital, who would take care of the operational costs. Sister Claire stated that it will he r+m =e iiIePIv taken in by the hoaoital as combined costs. n '1 .1 2. n n 7 ! KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING PAGE 3 MARCH 7, 1974 (Public Hearings "A" continued) Mr. Fulp further mentioned that some Senior Citizens do not want to be shoved out to the hospital. Mrs. Saupe stated that the extended care unit is for people who have a physical condition who need professional care. Mr. Murray explained the difference between an extended care unit and a Pioneer's home. Sister Claire stated that within two years, they would probably have the twenty bed unit filled. Mrs. Strigga stated that she feels there is a need for an extended care unit. Mr. Powell closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Mrs. Holt stated that she did not want to bid for the architect if they were not going to expend money. Mrs. Wallin moved that her motion be withdrawn with concurrence of the second. It was noted that this project was started in 1972. The question is expenditure of local funds along with the state. Mr. Schneider stated that the building costs two years ago would be $220,000.00, just for the building alone. Mrs. Wallin- would like the Kodiak Island Borough to advertize for an architect to do a cost analysis and work up the plans. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. Mr. Wood suggested that we should renegotiate a contract with the hospital. Mr. Nelson would like to amend the motion made by Mrs. Wallin, to amend'Work up the plans" , seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Nelson moved we direct the Borough Chairman to re- negotiate the contract with the Kodiak Island Hospital. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Nelson moved that the Borough Chairman investigate the pro ected daily operational expenses and also to determine the potential income for the proposed unit. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74-3 -0 - 1973/74 Budget Revi sion - Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt Ordinance 74 -3 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mr. Powell closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll Gail vote. C. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -4 -0 - Rezoning of Lots 48, 49, and 50, Block 19, Kodiak Townsite from R -3 to Business - IWeiborn pit) Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt Ordinance 74 -4 -0. Seconded by Mrs Wallin. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing There being no comments, he closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -5 -0 - Rezoning of Lots 40 -45, Block 2, Erskine Subdivision and Lot 12, Block 1, Kodiak Townsite, U. S. Survey 2537 -B from R43 to Business - Mr. Nelson moved for adoption of Ordinance 74 -5 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and..opened_the.public hearing. Mr. Fisk asked where Lot 12 was? kyc=. % on L. • _ , -,er new ,::, U -_ing .. It was noted that Lot 12, was located above the lots where the stated bui ldirg was to be. Mr. Powell closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. VII OLD BUSINESS A. Memo from Borough Clerk on Kenneth Beemer Lot - Mrs. Holt read the Memo stating that Mr. Beemer came in and picked up a building permit and fine was paid due to late filing. Mr. Powell notedthat it appeared the Beemer case was closed. B. Opinion from Borough Attorney on Paving of Cutoff Road - The Borough Attorney's opinion is that the Kodiak Borough could not legally allocate funds for this paving. Mr. Nelson asked that we send a copy of this letter to the ci y ,h n17 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AS aMBLY MEETING PAGE 4 MARCH 7, 1974 VIII NEW BUSINESS A. First Reading of Ordinance 74 -6 -0 - Relating to the Composition. Organization, and Procedures of the Borough Assembly - Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt the first reading of Ordinance 74 -6 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell would like the following changes made within the ordinance. Page two, Section 7, strike "main floor of the Kodiak Municipal Building" and insert "meeting room selected by the Borough Assembly". Mr. Nelson would like Section 3, Paragraph "b ", that last sentence striken from the ordinance, and Page 4, Section 10, strike "assembly members" from last sentence. On Page 4, Section 10, strike "among spectators" also. Mr. Nelson amended the motion to incorporate the changes with the second concurring. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. First Reading of Ordinance 74 -7 -0 - Relating to the Interpretation and Application of Provisions of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances - Mrs. Wallin moved that we accept Ordinance 74 -7 -0, in the first reading. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Mr. Nelson would like Section 3, Paragraph C, explained. Mrs. Holt explained to him what it meant. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. First Reading Of Ordinance 74 -8 -0 - Relating to Penalties Prescribed for Violations of Ordinances - Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt in the first reading, Ordinance 74 -8 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell would like the language bracketed or underlined. Mr. Nelson would like the Information on Sections 4 -7 in the second reading, so he knows what they are repealing. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. First Reading of Ordinance 74 -9 -0 - Relating to General Personnel Regulations - Mr. Nelson moved that we adopt Ordinance 74 -9 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Resolution 74 -I5 -R - Approving the Final Plat of Lots 40-45, Block 2, Erskine Subdivision and Block I, Lot 12, Kodiak Townsite, U. 5. Survey 2537 -8. Mr. Nelson moved for adoption of Resolution 74 -I5 -R. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. F. Resolution 74 -I6 -R - Approving the Final plat ofAleutian Homes Subdivisigi- Mr. Nelson moved for adoption of Resolution 74 -16-R. Seconded by Mrs. allin. Motion passed by unanimous roll cal. vote. G. Resolution 74-17-R Approving the Final P' of U. 5 Survey 1396, Tract F and G - John Fray /Rolland Jones - Mr. Nelson moved for approval Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. H. Proclamation on the Tent Anniversary of t he 1964 Tidal Wave- Proclaiming March 23, as Tsunami Day. Mrs. Wallin moved to ado t the Proclamation. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Mrs. Wallin stated that we. should add the National Guard. Mr. Powell suggested that we change the date to March 27th, which was the actual date of the tidal wave and ale) add the Marine Corps' assistance. Mr. Nelson Motion Passed with corrections, t suggested a unanimous roll call vote. assistance. 1. Resolution 74 -18-R - Pro osal of the namin of a Mountain in Port Lions, to to Ellison Mountain -Mr.. Nelson moved that we ado t Resolution 74 -18 -R and send a co of this resolution to Port Lions Council and the Ellison famil with a cover letter. Seconded b Mrs. Wallin. Mot ion passed by unanimous roll call vote. J. Ratification of Two New Members to the Governing Board of the Aleutian Menta ea enter an wo ew •em•ers to t e �vera conom�c and Development Committee - The wo new mem rs or to governing are Wilton White and Jo Hajdu and the two new members for the OEDP Committee a ^a Al crhaara^ - "•i Don Frolic I n 1 r - 1 r, 1 7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING PAGE 5 MARCH 7, 1974 (J. Continued from New Business) Mr. Nelson so moved to ratify the nominations. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. IX CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Dorm Complex - The Borough has revised a Use Permit to Accept the responsibilities for the Vocational buiding, dining facilities, mechanics building, living quarters within the use permit, for educational purposes. Mr. Nelson moved that the Borough Chairman be authorized to enter into a Use agreement for the rena ininq fadllities on the educational campus, which would be the cafeteria, vocational building mechanics building, and the living quarters. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. Mr. Wood expressed his thanks to the staff for a great job well done In getting ready for the meeting in the middle of the .mov'wto the dorm building. X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS Mr. Nelson asked when are the City and Borough going to get together on the tax study. It was noted that most of the City Council and Assembly were out on vacation. Mr. Nelson has been the only Borough Assembly member ih attendance At the budget revision worksessions of the School board. Mrs. Holt noted that the School Board anticipates getting their budget to the Borough before the end of March. He asked when the Borough is going to get to gether on their budget revision. Mrs. Holt stated possibly in April. Mr. Nelson stated that when he was in Juneau, he lobbied extensively on the Borough Boarding Program. He did mention that they manged to get a Se ate Bill Intorduced #457, which will take care of at least one -half of the cost for the boarding program which isecosting about $110,000.00 at the present time. He further mentioned that they did receive a lot of help from Mrs. Poland and Jacob Laktonen. Mrs. Wallin submitted a written report on the King Crab Festival to the Borough Assembly. Mrs. Holt stated that they need a special meeting for a public hearing on the ordinances read tonight, because April 1st, was the deadline.for codfication, and'these ordinances needed to be incorporated by then. The assembly set a special meeting for March 21, 1974. XI AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr. Schneider stated that an individual is making a rock quarry out behind the Island Lake area and he wondered if the Borough could do anything about it. He stated that they have been blasting in the area also, and there are many children that play in this area. He also stated that there is evidence of a saw- mill ping out there also. He further stated that this is a good residential area and nore of this should be happening. He went on to say that the blasting has brought the occupational safety man from Anchorage over and he did shut the quarry down, because it was unsafe for the men working in it, let alone the families living near by. Mr. Powell asked the assembly to authorize Norma to call the Borough Attorney on the violation and determine if our code can stop what is being done. Mr. Wood stated that he will check this area out with John Hangstefer, the building inspector and some members of PSZ ATTEST: XII ADJOURNMENT Norma L. Holt, Borough Clerk n 1 7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING PAGE 6 The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. APPROVED: r ��tt Jrc C. Ross Wood, Borough Mayor