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1976-07-01 Regular Meeting14 43241? ISZ»C BCQ1 m :... nL "F ASSELC b=C JUNE 17, 1976 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Wallin, at 7:35 p.m., in the Borough Meeting Room, Borough Building, Kodiak. II ROLL CALL Present Mayor Robert Craig Presiding Officer Betty Wallin Sandra Kavanaugh Frank Peterson Dr. Michael Emmick James Peotter Absent Hal Lincoln (excused) Les Anderson ( escused) Approximately 15 -20 people in the audience. 32I MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. Assembly - Regular - June 3, 1976 - approval of the minutes delayed until July 1 meeting. IV MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS A. School Board - May 24 and June 9, 1976. Dr. Emmick moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. IV COMMUNICATIONS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS A. Board of Appeals was not conducted as Mr. Majdic had requested a delay. Another date will be set at the next regular meeting. B. Review•of the Chamber of Commerce Lease Proposal. The proposal was submitted to the members of the Assembly noting a request for three offices and contributions for the Borough and City for the Tourist Information Services. Dr. Emmick moved to defer the decision on this until the Chamber has their plans completed, in the meantime they would be allowed to use the space they are currently using, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Under discussion it was noted that the Chamber may be able to use the space above the Harbormaster's office and that some arrangements are being worked out. The Council on Alcoholism is currently in those offices,but does plan to move to the Borough Building. Dr.-Bmmick withdrew his motion with the permission of the second. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved to allow the Chamber of Commerce the three rooms that were noted in the memorandum, plus giving a contribution of $1200, seconded by. Dr. Emmick. It was pointed out that this would be on a month to month basis until the Chamber of Commerce was able to firm up their plans. The question was called and motion passed by unanimous voice vote. V PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Heating and Second Reading, Ordinance No. 76 -15 -0 Proposed Budget for 1976/77. Copies of the proposed budget were available to the public. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 76 -15 -0 seconded by Mr. Peterson. The regular meeting was closed and public hearing opened on the proposed budget. Mr. Harry Clowse asked to speak on three particular items: .(1) he questioned the assembly's action on the increase of the school budget and the inclusion of the debt service in the borough's budget. (2) He asked that the Presiding Officer taken note that he would challange and enter a protest in having a school teacher vote on this amendment. Mr. Clowse noted that the Statutes are very clear that anyone having a direct financial interest should disqualify themselves. The negotiations are still under way with the teachers and he felt this was in direct conflict. Mr. Clowse asked that the Presiding Officer direct the Borough Clerk to take particular note of this intention of a formal protest if this man votes on this matter. KIl $iECIaL y4 TING4 JUNE 17, 1976 11 Page 2 Mr. Clowse continued that he was sure Community & Regional Affairs read the minutes and would make comment on this. Mr. Clowse's third point was on the Fire Service District, noting he felt this was much too high, that additional negotation should be conducted with the City of Kodiak for a lower cost to the people in the Fire Service District. Mr. Wilton White spoke on the school district portion of the budget, noting that at the last meeting, the Assembly had not granted the money an requested by the School District. That at this meeting several members of the public had been present voicing opposition. Further he did not feel that this budget was a bare bones as presented by the School and did not feel that the Assembly should change in midstream. Previously the Assembly had granted $550,000 in the past budget and this included debt service also and at the last meeting had agreed to $611,000 which also included debt service. Mr. Wamser stated that he did not feel the Borough should include the debt service. Mr. Fred Gaffney was in the audience and that theta Parks and Recreation Committee had been formed and that they were hoping the Borough would include this in their budget. Noted that this question will be on the general ballot in October. Mr. Matt Jamin spoke as a representative of RANA and REB and was in favor of the additional money for debt service being carried in the Borough's budget as this would allow additional money in the school budget to be used for educational programs within the villages. A statement of the Kodiak Island Regional Education Board dated June 11, 1976, in support of the additional money for Old Harbor, was read into the record. Mr. Wilton Whit ®..asked what the administration's position on the School Budget. Mr. Craig replied that the'State Statute Title 29 specifically states that the Borough Mayor has no vote and no power of veto on the school budget and that accordingly I have made the decision to take a hands off attitude. as relates to the school budget, this in deference to state law." Mrs. Kavanaugh rasied the question of the OCS Program Coordinator being carried as a Borough Employee rather than on a contract basis. The clerk was asked to check on whether or not the Borough is required to pay the FICA and ESC on a contracted employment basis. The feeling was expressed that the inclusion of the debt service within the Borough's budget would give a truer picture of the cost for school operation. The members of the assembly were questioned as to whether or not they would request Mr. Peotter to abstain from voting and all were in agreement that Mr. Peotter should vote on this budget. Mrs. Kavanaugh amended the original motion to subtract $359.00 from the Budget under Account 105.05A and that it be replaced in Account 150.03, seconded by Mr. Peterson. The question was called on the amendment, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. The question was then called on the motion as amended irmotion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mrs. Kavanaugh commented that she did not feel this was a bare bones budget as far as the school was concerned, however did not feel that the Borough Assembly could get rid of the waste, this is up to the voters. She did voted on this, however because the money will be going to upgrade the programs in the villages. Mrs. Wallin stated that the Assembly had questioned the School Board on the programs that were to be returned to the schedule and noted that they would be expecting these programs to be re- instated. VII OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 76 -31 -R Revising Composition of OCS Council read in full by the Mayor. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 76 -31 -8, seconded by Mr. Poetter. KIB SPE2IAL ASSET- .,Y .MEETING -JUNE 17, 1976 Page 3 Mrs. Kavanaugh requested that the resolution be amended as follows: Delte the sentence starting with "lists of Candidates.. and ending with "Support Center Kodiak ". Change the paragraph beginning with "the composition of the OCS Council" to read, .."The composition of the OCS Advisory Council is hereby revised as follows: Said Council shall consist of thirteen members, appointed by the Borough Mayor to gain the greatest expertise available, to include a member of the United Fishermen's Marketing Association, Shrimp Trawlers' Association, Coast Guard Support Center and Kodiak Borough Planning & Zoning Commission. The Borough Planner shall act as the 14th member of the council.." Further to delete the words in addition" at the beginning of the last sentence. Mrs. Kavanaugh so moved, seconded by Mr. Peotter. In reply to Mrs. Wallin's question Mr. Craig replied, "No, I am not ready to appoint anyone from the Fishermens' Association or the Shrimp Trawlers. I sent each organization a letter requesting a list of names and I received one name only from each organization" Mrs. Wallin stated that she could contact both the Fishermen's Association and the Shrimp Trawlers' Association to ask them to submit a list of at least five names to the Mayor so that he may make a selection for appointment to the OCS Committee. Question was called on the amendment, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Question then called on the original motion as amended, passed by unanimous voice vote. Copies of the amended resolution will be available as soon as retyped. B. Award of Contract for OCS Impact Study - This item was postponed until a work session on Saturday, June 19, 1976, at 6:00 p.m. to meet with the representatives from Tryck, Nyman and Hayes. Noted that Mr. Greg Jones of Simpson, Usher and Jones was present and would be available after the meeting for any questions. VIII NEW BUSINESS A. Proposal from Kodiak Sanitation to Provide Dumpster Service for Borough Residents Outside City of Kodiak, real in full by the Mayor. There was discussion on the present service and whether or not the borough had the power to enter into such a contract. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved that a letter be written to Mr. Bulen stating that the Borough does not want to get involved in this proposal at this time, however if the residents do, contact should be made with them and they could go together and pay for the services individually, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Question called, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. B. lst Reading Ordinance No. 76 -17 -0 Extending Business ions to include R -3 Property Lots 23, 24, 26 and 39, Block 2, Erskine Subdivision, Lots 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11 and 11B, Block 3, Kodiak Townsite and Lots 1, 2A and 3, Block 17, New Kodiak Sub., for purpose of proposed Elderly housing protect and expansion of the business district, read by title only. Mr. Peotter moved for acceptance of Ordinance No. 76 -17 -0 in the first reading, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The clerk noted that the Mill Levy portion of the Ordinance had not been placed on record and requested a notion to that effect. Dr. Eck moved that the Borough Mill Levy for the 1976/77 Fiscal Year be set at 7.23 Mills, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Peotter moved that the Mill for Fire Service District No. 1 be set at 2.59 Mills, seed by Mrs. Kavanau . Motion passel by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Peotter novel that the Road Service District Bells Flats Mill levy be set at 1.57 Mills, seconded by Mr. Peterson. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. I n 0 1 2 n 7 n KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY JULY 1, 1976 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Wallin at 6:10 p.m. in the Borough Meeting Room, Borough Building, Kodiak. 11 ROLL CALL Present Mayor Robert Craig Betty Wallin, Presiding Officer Leslie Anderson Sandra Kavanaugh Dr. Michael Emmick James Peotter Also present: approximately 20 people in the audience 111 MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Absent Hal Lincoln (Excused) Frank Peterson (Excused) A. Assembly - Regular - June 3, 1976 B. Assembly - Special - June 17, 1976 C. Assembly - Special - June 19, 1976 Mr. Peotter moved for adoption of the minutes as printed, seconded by Dr. Emmick. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. IV MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS A. Planning 6 Zoning - Regular - June 16, 1976 B. Health Resources - June 21, 1976 C. Bicentennial - June 19, 1976 D. OCS Council - May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9, 1976 Mr. Peotter moved for acceptance as printed, seconded by Dr. Emmick Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. V CQMMUNICATIONS AND APPEARANCE REQUEST A. Presentation of Bicentennial Award Letter - Since Mr. Okey Chandler was not in the audience this was delayed until such time as he could be present. 8. Review of Request for Extension of Improvement Deadline, Eugene Brasie - Fifty -five year lease. The letter from the Borough dated 6-14 -76 requesting Mr. Brasie to obtain certain documents was read by the Mayor. Mr. Brasie was requested to obtain architectural drawings, demonstration of financial capability to carry out the project; copies of contractor bids or estimates and evidence of reviews by the borough sanitarian and State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding adequacy of public water and sewer systems. Mr. Brasie indicated that he believed he had complied with the request with the exception of one thing. He noted that it has taken a full year to come up with a contract agreement that would fall within his budget. The financial aspect is being worked on at this time in Anchorage and Mr. Brasie indicated that he should be able to have this information by the August 1st meeting. Letter dated June 30, 1976 from Mr. Harold Brighton, District Sanitarian was read into the record indicating that the plans for the motel, steakhouse and lounge are being reviewed by his office. Wastewater treatment and water supply has already been approved by the Alaska Department of Environmental. The food service, motel and lounge will be reviewed for compliance with the Alaska Administrative Code Brasie 55 -yr lease At a, 2 ; � � 7 1 KfB S BLY MEETING - JULY I, 1976 Page 2 and final approval of the plans should be forthcoming within a week. Approval of the plans were also noted from the Regional Fire Marshal's Office. In reply to the question as to whether or not he would have the total financial picture by August 1st, Mr. Brasie replied that he sincerely hoped that he would definitely have the final information needed. Mr. Anderson moved to delay action until September meeting to allow Mr. Brasie time to get everything together, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Mr. Brasie indicated that he had been working on this project for three years, that the land is cleared to The overburden and can be completely cleared ready for the gravel within two weeks once he has everything else done. The cost of the sewer system is $30,000 and the well will cost $10,000 as it will be necessary to fully incase the well. Mr. Brasie indicated that the furniture for the project has not yet been ordered, however he has placed his residence on the land as that was the first part of the project that had to be done. There was discussion on the conditions of the lease and on the requirements as established by the Borough Code, which indicated that 53% of the project must be completed within the three year period and 100% complete within a five year period. The question was called and failed by the following roll call vote: Mr. Peotter NO; Dr. Emmick NO; Mrs. Kavanaugh NO; Mr. Anderson YES; Mrs. Wallin YES. After further discussion on the procedures, whether or not Mr. Brasie would be allowed to seek renewal of the lease once cancelled, Mr. Anderson moved that the Assembly direct the Borough Clerk to send written notice to Mr. Eugene Brasie stating that the terms of the 55 -years lease are in default and because of this the lease fails, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. C. Letter from Community & Regional Affairs re Public Hearing July 7, 1976 to be held 3:00 p.m. on Regulations Governing State Municipal Services Revenue Sharing Program, read by the Mayor for information purposes. The assembly requested copses of the proposed regulations. D. Letter from Mental Health Center Croverning Board requesting Work Session with the Assembly. Cuntact will be made with the Center, suggesting July 19th, 1976, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mental Health Center. VI PUBLIC'HEARINGS A. Second Reading and Public Hearing No. 76 -16 -0 Regarding Platting and Minimum Street Requirements within Subdivisions, read in full by the Mayor. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 76 -16 -0, seconded by Mr. Peotter. The regular meeting was closed and public heaing opened. There were several comments from members of the audience questioning the necessity and desirability of requiring the twenty -four inch fill for the roads. It was suggested that this should be something left to the discretion of the engineer. The question was also raised as to future costs that might be incurred to extend the road width and pointed out that areas within the city are currently only the 24 foot width and are in fact too narrow for the traffic and density. The public hearing was closed and the regular meeting reconvened. Question called, motion failed by unanimous roll call vote. B. Second Reading and Public Hearing Ordinance No. 76 -17 -0 Expanding Business District to include Lots 23, 25, 26 and 39, Block 2, Erskine Subd., Lots 8, 9, 10, IOA, 11 and IIB, BIOCK 3, Kodiak Townsite and Lots I, 2A, and 3, Block 17, New Kodiai Subd., to allow for construction of Kodiak Elderly Project and future expansion of downtown business district, read in full by the Borough Vayor. Dr. Emmick moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 76-17 -0 in second reading, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Regular meeting closed, and public hearing opened on the matter. Revenue Sharing Public Hear inq Platting Minimum Street Requiremn Rezoning Erski ne- New Kod Sub. Kodiak Elderly KIB ftSSF)MBi.Y$$INilTES r!JWrr I :;ll 7 Father Kreta was present and questioned the advisability of zoning for business without a plan for development. He indicated that there would be no objection to the zoning of Lot 39, which would be a part of the Kodiak Elderly Project, but would object to zoning without proposed development. The Russian Church had recently built a dorm and was in the process of upgrading the area with a school project under way. He further suggested that this area be left as presently zoned R -3 and that should it be neceesary to grant an exception for a townhouse that this be done. Mr. Ken Creamer, property owner within the proposed zoning area, also voiced objection to the inclusion of the entire block and noted that he would have no objection to the zoning channe for Lot 39, Block 2 Erskine as part of the Kodiak Elderly Project. It was noted that Lot 39, is currently bordered by business zoned area. The public hearing was closed and regular meeting reconvened. Mr. Peotter moved to amend the motion to strike all references to all lots with the exception of Lot 39, Block 2, Erskine subdivision, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Question called on the amendment, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The question was called on the main motion as amended, motion passed by unanimous vote. VII OLD BUSINESS A. Letter from AG's Office and Community r Regional Affairs re: Constitutionality of Sa les Tax as levied by City of Kodiak, read in full by the Borough Mayor. Noted that neither the AG's Office nor Community and Regional Affairs would offer an opinion on this matter and suggested that the borough's legal counsel would be the proper person to reply to the question. B. Set Date for Board of Adjustment to Hear Majdic Appeal on Zoning Decision. The Assembly agreed to meet at 7: 30 p.m., July 19, 1976, in the Borough Meeting Room. Mr. Majdic and his legal counsel will be so advised. sales Tax AG's ()clinic Set - 81 Majdic C. Resolution No. 76 -33 -R Calling for Question of Manager Plan to be Placed on October Ballot, read in full by the Borough Mayor. The resolution noted that the question "Shall the Kodiak isalnd Borough adopt a manager plan whereby a hired manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the Boroudti and shall be empowered with duties and responsibilities currently executed by the Borough Mayor" would be placed before the voters at the October 5th General Election. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for adoption of Resolution No. 76 -33 -R, seconded by Dr. Emmick. Mr. Peotter moved to amend the motion and to delete the words after "chief administrative officer" and to insert "as provided by Alaska Statutes 29.23.450 ", seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. The question was called on the amendment, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Question then called on the motion to adopt the resolution as amended, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. D. Review of Proposal to City of Kodiak on Adoption of Parks 6 Recreation Power and Authorization for Drafting of Resolution. There was discussion Parks & on the manner in which this power should be adopted. Mr. Peotter moved Recreation to direct the clerk to draw up a resolution requesting non-are Powers for parks and recreation, seconded by Dr. Emmick. Mot onpassed bywers unanimous voice vote. E. Review of Draft Ordinance. Sales Tax Borough Wide. The draft was available for review. Mrs. kevanaugh moved that any action on this ordinance be tabled until future work sessions with the assembly and the city council can be scheduled, seconded by Mr. Peotter. During the discussion it was noted that the Assembly had not expected this type of Manager Plan - 10/5/75 Bal lot Sales Tax Ordinance 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 j 7 KIB ASSEM6LY MEETING - JWLY I, i 976 8. Resolution No. 76 -34 -R, Establishing Due and Delinquent Dates for the 1976 Supplemental Roll, read in full by the Mayor. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for adoption of Resolution No. 76 -34 -R, seconded by Mr. Peotter Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. C. Resolution No. 76 -36 -R Establishing BOE Date for 1976 Supplemental Tax Roll, read in full by the Mayor setting September 13, 1976, as the BOE Date with September 14th, as an alternate. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved for adoption of Resolution No. 76 -36 -R, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Page 4 ordinance and had really only requested information on several different tax proposals. The Assembly was in agreement that a work session will be scheduled for Saturday, July 17th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Borough Meeting Room. Contact will be made with the City Council regarding this date and time. F. Review of Information on "Spot Zoning ", read by the Mayor noting Definition cases where specific zoning is invalid. Mrs. Kavanaugh stated that Spot Zoninc she had requested information on "unconstitutionality of spot zoning" as Unconstituti this was a phrase used by the Planning Commission on several occasions al and requested that the information be available. G. Letter from Bob Hartig re: Citizen Action Group letter 4/28/76 noting that his recommendation would be that the Assembly take no action at the present time, however suggesting that a close watch be maintained and should the case be remanded to the Department of Interior for further fact findings in accordance with procedural due process requirements, the Borough should seek to intervene and advance its position in contest with that of the village applicants. Mr. Peotter moved to go along with the attorney's recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Village Certificat H. Presentation of "State of Borough Message" Mayor Craig. The report "State Msg was received by the members of the assembly and they requested time to review and should any questions arise they could be answered later. VIII NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 76 -32 -R Approving Final Plat Mountain View 2nd Add., Mnt View Lee Russell, read in full by the Mayor. Mrs. Kavanauagh moved for adoption 2nd Add. of Resolution No. 76 -32 -R seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. '76 S' - Due Date< '76 BCE Supp o." D. Resolution No. 76 -35 -R, Review and Approval of 1976 Overall Economic Plan. Mr. Peotter moved for passage of Resolution No. 76 -35 -R, seconded by Dr. Emmick. Mrs. Kavanaugh stated as a member of the OEDP Committee that a lot of work had gone into this update report and that there is still a lot of work to be done. There are projects that the Borough should be thinking about and working toward. In reply to question as to whether or not the Island Lake Water aed SEwer Problem was mentioned, it was noted that this was a part of the report. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. E. Letter from Division of Lands re: Tideland Lease Application ADL 75660, Tidelard Afognak Logging, read in full by the Mayor. The application is for a small Lease - pile dock, boat land and aircraft dock located on the south send of Afognak Afognat Island. Dr. Emmick moved to voice non objection, seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh " It was noted that this would be used primarily for the supplies coming into the logging camp. There were several questions raised as to whether or not this would be used for barging out the logs from the cutting area particuarly if the tideland lease requested for the north end of the island was not granted. The Presiding Officer read several resolutions 1976 C: K113 ASSEMBL)MEiTI G , l}ZY 91, Imos 3 4 Page 5 passed by previous assemblies, noting opposition to the cutting of the timber and stating that if the timber is cut the processing mill should be in Kodiak. A letter was read from Mr. Albert Schafer, Vice President, Afognak Logging, stating that if and when all legal obstacles to the Perenosa Timber Sale are removed and it becomes economically feasible and practical, the Perenosa Timber Sale will be processed within the Kodiak Island Borough. Several members of the audience pointed out that the public sentiment in the past had been against any cutting of the timber whatsoever and suggested that perhaps additional review should be conducted by the Assembly. There was a lengthy discussion on the hiring of local residents, request for assistance in getting the law suits taken care of and rquest is getting the logs that have already been cut shipped to a processing point. A five minutes recess was called by the Presiding Officer at 8: 50 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m., the question was called and motion failed on the following roll call vote: Mr. Peotter YES; Mrs. Kavanaugh YES: Mr. Anderson NO; Dr. Emmick YES: Mrs. Wallin NO; Noted the Clerk will forward a letter to Division of Lands indicating no action was taken and transmitting a copy of the minutes. F. Letter from Island Lake Residents regarding the sewer problem and Island Lake requesting assistance for a feasibility study, read by the Mayor. Additional letters were read from the City Manager indicating that the firm of Tryck Sewer /Water Nyman and Hayes had been contacted to see if they could update the study Problems they completed last fall. Community & Regional Affairs had also been east tty contacted and indicated that a grant could be received for this study with Studv a 1/3 - 2/3 match of funds and indicating that such a study would cost approximately $18,000 making the borough share $6,000 in cash. The study would be to determine the cost for each property owner, some type of plan for implementing the project and how this could be carried out. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved that the Borough Mayor write a letter to Environmental Conservation requesting an extension for the presentation of a plan to correct the problems in the Island Lake Area. It was indicated that the plan had to be submitted by the 15th of July and implemented by October. Motion seconded by Mr. Peotter. Question was called on the motion and motion passed by unanimous voice vote IX MAYOR'S REPORT A. Approval of Application for Day Care Assistance Program. Mayor Craig indicated that this was a renewal of the application as submitted last year. Mr. Anderson moved to accept the proposal, seconded by Dr. Emmick, motion passed by unanimous voice vote. X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS A. Mrs. Kavanaugh re: Payment of Transportation for Pam Delys for Obtaining License. Noted that this would be taken up at the work session. B. Mrs. Kavanaugh re: Proposals for Updating of Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Kavanaugh stated that any action taken by the Borough Assembly should be followed through whether or not this was agreeable to the Mayor or Clerk and asked why the proposals had not been requested. Mr. Craig stated that he had talked with Greg Jones and that the assembly needed to decided exactly what type of updating they wished. The Mayor indicated he had also talked with Kevin Waring and he indicated also that the Assembly would need to Day Care Ass Transportat Pam Delys - Mental Health Comp. Plan U pdate -4 1 fl 1: 1 1 1 1 a; KI8 ASSEMBLY MEETING - JULY I, 1976 Page 6 outline exactly what they wanted. Mr. Peotter moved that the Planner and Planning & Zoning have prepared for the assembly at the next regularly scheduled meeting, a response to the overview pertaining to specific areas of the Comprehensive Plan that need to be updated. seconded by Mrs. Kavanaugh. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved that the Assembly rescind action on asking for proposals on update of the Comprehensive Plan at this time, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. C. Mrs. Kavanaugh re: Appointments and Vacancies on the OCS Council. Mrs. Kavanaugh asked about the status of the appointments and noted that there had been two resignations, questioned if these had been filled at this time. Mayor Craig stated that the resignations had just recently been received, that one was effective no later than August I and the other effective within three months or sooner if a replacement has been appointed. Mrs. Wallin noted that we had advertised in the paper but the people have not been appointed. There was discussion on the need to have a full council due to the high priority for the impact study. The Mayor was requested to have the appointments made as soon as nnssihla D. Mr. Peotter Re: Ogden Property on Spruce Cape Road. Mr. Peotter noted that the Assembly's decision had been that the Ogden; s would move one of the trailers and that the other one would be brought into compliance with the setback requirements. He had noted however that this had not been done and in fact some building was being done on one of the trailers. It was suggested that the Borough Building Official should take appropriate action. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved that the Building Official submit a report as an agenda item, seconded by Mr. Peotter. Under discussion it was suggested that this be turned in about one week prior to the meeting in order that the Assembly could review for any questions. The question was called on the motion and motion failed with a four to one voice vote. E. Dr. Emmick noted that the Assembly would like to express their appreciation to the Borough Clerk, Norma Holt, for the work she had done in the past. Mrs. Wallin asked at this point if Norma would be willing to stay until the end of next week, as the secretary was away on emergency leave and a replacement had not yet been hired. Norma Holt agreed to this course of action. F. Mrs. Wallin re Comprehensive Plan, City of Port Lions. Mrs. Wallin reviewed a letter from the firm that prepared the Comprehensive Plan written in reply to a letter from the Planning 6 Zoning Commission. Mrs. Wallin commented on the fact that any of the other villages would be hesitant to submit a comprehensive plan if they were to receive similar reports from the Planning Commission. A member of the Commision was present and suggested that the Assembly obtain copies of the Plan and read through it. Dr. Emmick was asked to gather information and contact the Borough Clerk to set a work session. If at all possible it was also suggested that perhaps some members of the Port Lions Council should be in attendance. G. Memorandum from Borough Clerk requesting direction on request received from Mr. Frank Fritzie to delay the opening of the bids for the extended care unit for one week. Mr. Fritzie explained that his company had bids in Portland on the same day and they would be unable to attend the opening, further noting that the construction period was much too short. It was suggested that the construction OCS COUNCII Vacancies Ogden Prop. Spruce Cape Violation Port Lions Com. Plan Bid Date Extended Care Unit y j Kith A UTES -.SLY I, 1976 Page 7 period be reset to 15 to 18 months. Mrs. Kavanaugh moved to deny the request, seconded by Dr. Emmick. Noting that the bid opening had already been advertised. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. H. Memorandum from the School District regarding Community Education Project under Community Schools Program. The assembly requested additional copies for review. XI AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. Mr. Tom Casey re: OCS Council Appointments. Mr. Casey indicated that the United Fishermen's Marketing Association had submitted his name as their representative to the OCS Council. He further stated that he was hired as the manager and hired in this capacity to attend such functions. The fishermen themselves are unable to attend meetings Casey as their work keeps them from the area much of the year. . did state he felt there had been undue delay in this appointment. 8. Lou Schneider Re: Building Official's Daily Report. Mr. Schneider stated that if the Building Official maintained a daily log this could be used as b the Assembly further her notted that the contractors s taken by in town want to the see the building official and contac should a be � at least three or four times during the construction period of construction and a check -off list used for those items that require such inspection. C. Mr. Schneider also urged that the appointments to the OCS Council be taken care of as soon as possible in order that the work that is necessary for the impact study could be done. D. Mr. Szabo also spoke on the need to have the OCS Council members appointed and that if the Fishermen's Marketing Association s esent them, the Individ ividu als Trawlers should have asked be appointed asetheynhave the time necessary to indal shou do the work and research required. ems. Mr. E. Mc. -Duane Freeman re Island Lake Sewer on the obl ems and Freeman thanked the assembly for their support offered membership in the Island Lake Sewage and Yachting Club. F. Mr. Donald Brenteson, voiced objection to the hour of the assembly meeting as it is difficult to make the new time of 6: 00 p.m. Would ask that the assembly consider going back to the old time or to two meetings per month. Mr. Brenteson asked if his request that the Borough consider going to underground utilities for all subdivisions was to be brought up at this time. Noted from the minutes of the Planning Commission that additional information was to be obtained prior to recommendations to the Assembly G. Mr. Creamer suggested that the Assembly consider holding that another public hearing on the Perenosa Timber Sale as it is possible would .sentiments have changed since the last hearings and the assembly not want to go against the public wants and desires. 3 1 XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 30 p.m. ATTEST:' 0 ___, .,. E. riert, APPROVED: Borough Mayor / L Community Schools OCS - Appoi 5 Building Inspe_ ctiions A nt ,ergraw -ber SE .l,c HE 4, 1 "', 3 7 STATE OF THE BOROUGH Fellow Citizens, the following is the state of the Borough to the best of my knowledge and belief: It is quite obvious that Kodiak is growing. It is changing into a medium sized city and Borough. It can no longer be properly referred to as a fishing village. We are faced with unprecedented growth from an ever expanding fishing economy coupled with the impending impact of oil exploration. With the Coast Guard Base population on the increase, the influx of the seasonal cannery workers coupled with the acute housing shortage and the fact that most of the desireable lands are tied up by native land claims, it becomes self evident that Kodiak is suffering serious growing pains. The most pressing being the critical lack of housing of any kind. The following statements are based in fact, or represent the opinion of your Borough Mayor, based on these facts as he understands them on this day, June 27, 1976 Normally all this information would be contained in the audit report which is completed at the close of the fiscal year. Bonded indebtedness as ofJune 30, 1976 $4,455,000.00 Payments on principals 150,000.00 Hospital Sinking Fund 150,000.00 Current balance in TCD's Land Sales Account (money in pass book savings) $550,000.00 Debt Service (sinking fund hospital) TCD 150,000.00 Revenue Sharing, Federal 32,864.00 Capital Projects ... (Savings account for reserve of high school construction funds, part of Ouzinkie and $3,000 general fund money) 60,518.44 General Fund Money invested TCD's 6 savings 285,125.76 ($30,000 of this is for hospital operations -- two separate TCDs) Present mill levy 5.80 ... taxes collected through May 30, 1976 $714,834.65 (for 1976/77 we have appropriated $80,000 of the surplus which helps to keep taxes down for next year) Current balance in Banks National Bank of Alaska - Pay roll account $ 3,098.06* First National Bank General Fund 144.818.23 Land Sales 106,193.05 National Bank of Alaska - High School Construction Account 745.84 *money is transferred from the general fund account to payroll as needed. As far as the financial position of the Borough, I believe that we have one of the healthiest financial outlooks. We have no problem with cash flow and have been able to make considerable investments over the past several years. At any given time the money available for investment might not be extremely large, but as Indicated above the lands account has a total of $550,000 invested and this has earned at least $15,000 in the last year. The interest rates have gone down in the past year, where in 1974/75 we were STAI)E & l'')1E' )UGH 1 7 7 3 Page 2 able to invest funds and draw upwards of 10, 11 and even 12$ - this year the highest rate was 83% and on the average the interest has been around 5 %. The debt service interest will earn $12,000 this coming year and this will be be used to off set the interest payment on the hospital sinking fund. RECOMMENDATION: That existing fiscal policies be adhered to as closely as possible. GRANTS at Care Assistance Grant - Grant through Community E Regional Affairs for the operation of a Day -Care Assistance Program. The Borough has in turn contracted with the Kodiak Area Community Development Corporation (KACDC) for the administration of this program. KACDC reviews and interviews all applicants to insure that they meet the requirements for the assistance. The monthly bills are approved by KACDC, submitted to the Borough for payment to the D_YCare Centers and KACDC also submits payment request to the State Agency for reim- bursement to the Borough. This is a through account, however, all bookkeeping must be up to required standards. OCS GRANT - Also through Community 6 Regional Affairs. The State of Alaska has received money from U. S. for impact studies around the state, this is part of that grant to the State. The OCS Council was established and the Borough is participating in this project with a 1/3 - 2/3 match of funds. A certain portion of the Borough's contribution is in -kind services with the remainder being cash. Indications have been received that the State will be keeping a very close watch on the documentation of the in -kind services. Assurance should be made that all in -kind is documented. This will require the proper JEs in the OCS Account. The bookkeeper is keeping track of all supplies, her time, administration time, rent and office space. Accounting is also being made of the copy work and postage. EXTENDED CARE UNIT - Grant from Hill-Burton (federal) and State through a bond issue for the construction of an addition to the Kodiak Island Borough Hospital 20 beds for extended care or long -term care. Pacific Architects and Engineers have the contract for the design, bids have been advertised and will be opened July 15, 1976, in the Borough Mayor's office. The Borough's contri- bution amounted to $120,000 of which some $87,000 has been expended for architectural fees. Mr. Lowell Swartz, Health and Social Services has indicated (verbally) that money is available to assist the Borough in installing the required sprinkler system in the existing hospital building. This is one of the items that was holding up going out to bid. A waiver has been requested on the corridors of the existing hospital, i.e., the requirement that they will be used for fire lanes and have double doors. Sister Josephine Patti has been directly involved in this project almost since the beginning and would be able to give any information you might need. Mr. Erie Worley, PAE, is the architect and his office is in Anchorage. Mr. Walt Moyle, Juneau, Office of Comprehensive Planning has also been involved since the beginning and is the one that either passes or denies the plans and reports. He Is in the same office as Mr. Swartz. Gary Crouse is the State Fire Marshal and has been involved also. HUD DISCRETIONARY GRANT - Federal. This comes from the Housing and Development Act of 1974 and each State receives a certain allocation under the Discretionary Funds. Block Grants are given to certain communities within each state and normally run over a three -year period. Under the Discretionary Funds pre - applications are submitted for projects, these are reviewed and a determination STATE B. _RICH 0 f1 1 5 9 Page 3 made as to whether or not the community must submit a full application. The Borough's first application received approval in the amount of $296,900; of which $221,000 is for sanitary landfills in the six villages and Chiniak Community. $9,800 for the Water System Upgrade at Old Harbor (already expended 6/18/76 - $9, 211.30 of this amount) - Ouzinkie upgrading of the water pump has expended $4,640.70. Total expended on the sanitary landfills is $6,695.04. Application must be made to HUD for the reimbursement of the funds expended. Payment request forms are available in files. The expenditures made prior to October 20, 1975 (date of letter of release for credit) have been documented in the payment request file in case they are needed. Another application has been prepared and submitted to HUD by Greg Jones, SIMPSON USHER &JONES Consultants. The planner will be working on any additional information, such as public hearings, environmental assessments required by HUD. HUD made a check last month on the bookkeeping and filing of records for this grant and all was in order. They did ask that separate files be made for the public input and environmental assessment - this has been done. Mental Health Center Grant - Awarded through Health 6 Social Services for the operation of the Mental Health Center. The State pays 25$ of the operating costs (staffing) of that remaining from the Federal payment. This staffing grant is due to run out in about two more years and at that time the Center should be self - sufficient. The Borough contributes to the running of the center through a con- tract by the School District to the Center. Additional money is obtained under State Shared Revenue. Application is made for State Shared Revenue in September and based either on the number of facilities or number of residents. Recently the money for the center was changed from a contract with Health 6 Social Services to a grst there may be additional requirements in connection with this grant. At present the books and all reports, both state and federal, are prepared by Jo Hajdu, accountant, and the Borough May and Assembly may review the reports and do pass on the approval of the application. Local Service Roads Program - this is a State supported activity. The funds are actually on a through account. The Borough Mayor and Assembly establish priorities on road programs (the Borough does not have the road power) . Through a State Bond Issue certain money is available to each district for the construction of roads, once constructed, the roads are then maintained under the State's highway system. Current project Is Otmeloi Road and Lakeview Drive, located within the Monashka Bay Subdivision. This has been grubbed and cleared and the final phase of the construction has been let to Brechan Enterprises The contract is for about 90 days. This construction will open additional land for development. Payment requests are reviewed by the Borough engineer and approved. Payment is made through the Borough's books and request for reim- bursements made to the Department of Highways, Warren Sparks. Priority changes will be made sometime in November. The last priority carried the project now under construction as well as the third phase which would complete this road. Under the local service roads, all projects once started must be carried through to completion. At an assembly meeting last year, the Borough Assembly did list the roads in the Bells Flats area as being a high priority. Consideration should be given to additional areas and also to the establishment of bikes and recreation trails which can also be done with this program. CAPITAL PROJECTS (Current) 1. Landfills for Villages (HUD) STATE ff�� ,) S (1 Page 4 OFTH� BOI JGH 2. Landscaping, Borough building and high school complex 3. Diking of the oil tanks in the villages (schools) (additional money will need to be allocated once cost has been established on the di s the n t tanks. Currently tedethat habout ll have available available Greene, lable th s summer ruoerintendsnt, ur to start this project. Additional funds will need to be allocated from the Land Sales Account for both landscaping and diking of the tanks). 4. Extended Care Unit - bids to be opened July 15, 1976. LEASES 55 -year leases are commercial leases, must be offered at public auction. Develop- ment plans submitted indicating all improvements. All improvements are to be completed within five years with 50% complete within three years. Current leases - Eugene Brasie (ADL 72 -11) leased for the purpose of building motel /bar and trailer park complex. Located in Bells Flats Area - coming up on the three year period - as of this date does not meet the improvement requirements- - coming to the Assembly on the 1st of July with necessary documents, as requested by the assembly, to request extension on the time limit. Only other 55 -year lease, was George Lindholm; he has purchased the land and since that (December 1975) has sold the land and all the improvements. Five year leases - Reed Oswalt - five year lease renewable every year for the operation of a sawmill and attendant facilities. This is located within the Sanitary Landfill on Monashka Bay Road. The Sanitary Landfill is Borough land, however, is being leased and operated by the City of Kodiak as landfill. One -year leases Several one -year leases for gravel sources within the Bells Flats area have been issued. Annual rental is $1200 minimum. Cross sections are completed by Roy Ecklund, Land Surveyor, and any excess take over 5,000 cubic yards is charge able to the leasee at 25S per cubic yard. Brechan Enterprises Royal V. Large Island Sand 6 Gravel (Deater) Welborn Construction Map of the area indicating the 20 acres available for borrow sites is in the Secre tary's office. Engineering has been done to delineate the areas and on those parcels not presently occupied, the engineer cost is listed inside the folder and the applicant is to be charged with this cost. SCHOOLS: The schools need more grounds and building maintenance money to be used in the villages as well as the city. The landscape around the high school and the park- ing area are in need of immediate attention. RECOMMENDATION: check Initiate ECOM an DATIO on-going plan of self improvement. Compile a list of priorities, on the availability of grant monies to help accomplish our goals. STKT? OF1TFII AROUGq n 1 Page S It has been brought to the attention of this administration that our local business g policy the purchase of people PURCHASING: eople feel quite frustrated b y a lack of Borough p Y supplies and equipment. RECOMMENDATIO P I would That evey effort be made to set up better lines of communication between the gin program of Central ition, Iw o. various departments of the Borough and the business sector. In addition, urge the school district to institute an on-going P and to encourage local competitive bidding. CENTRAL TRgEeeSt at otheCl rk/ reasurer I would stongly Bugg and that now is r the time to consider a change in Borough government ultimately benefit all. That is change a fi s ce of system e over to a system of central treasury director central accounting. This concept t combining the entire Borough choo sy and the rest the Borough into one system supervised by fi of rapid growth would provi de a greater economy and d with the impending impact business. this would be a real help in the future management of Borough AREA WIDE PARKS AND RECREATION: parks powers will appear on the upcoming The question of area o m Borough pa the Borough thBorough ug then ballot. I strongly recommend support for this. It will authorize the Boroug to create a Parks and Recreation Department. By this action, osition to tap the massive Federal and State grant rnonieseoeconstru picnic areas, camper p and in ct be in a p arks, boat launching ramps, us to get general, help to improve the life style of our people. It might even he promote mely a much needed and would prove toabelansinvaluable aid toihelp p omot ement of Abercrombie Park, Park, tourism. ANNEXATION: recess of annexation. The As your Borou h Mayor, I started in motion the slow p area in q to Holliday Beach. question is to extend the boundaries of the organized Borough to enco - pass the entire area of the old Naval reser obvious t o all. The way to H it orgB and The a of this move should of significant progress. the Assembly y shall l be a kept Outer DEPARTMENT: Grant ct on our lives and economy. An Outer N) Shelf advisory committee has been formed to study the im monies n hav ben ob aine d an d o asd its imps on have problems of local impact are already in progress. A ve been obtained and outside consultant services have been retaine provided and the re newly serious studies on the p expectations. suits refurbished office in the s committee building has exceeded exp molts produced to date by PERSONNEL RULES: personnel rules, and At this point in time, the Borough has no clearly defined p no viable method of arbitration with employees in case of a dispute. This should be corrected immediately. enjoy a retirement program, the Borough employees do RETIR SYSTEM: note e city This also should shou not. ulld d b e corrected bo immediately. ASSESSING Lis undergoing a program to update and improve its The Assessing Dep epa J STA4E OF 9HE Bt fUGH 7 5 1 " Page 6 capability to appraise both real property, and property which relates to "lease hold and possessory interest ". The schooling required to accomplish this will be completed by September 1. We will then have two people in this department capable of assessing real property and will also have gained the necessary expertise for lawful appraisal of lease hold and possessory interest property as relates to Native Land Claims, the oil interests, and the possible annexation of the Coast Guard Base. A sound assessment base that is up to date is the only way we have of taxing everybody uniformly and equally. having a sound and complete assessment system gives the Borough a reservoir of valuable statistics and information for property owners, planning and zoning, building departments, and special study groups. A comprehensive revaluation program requires a complete and accurately described inventory of all taxable property, as well as tax emempt property within our juris- diction at a true value. It will give us a revision of unit building costs to reflect current material and labor costs for various types, size and quality of structures. Also, the establishment of new unit land values based on current sales and other evidence of market value. For the last few years this Borough has been going through an inflationary boom that has sent the cost of materials skyrocketing. Along with the high cost of materials and labor, the land has gone up also. By not being able to revaluate the Borough on a yearly basis as with a computer, we are continually behindthe real market values even though we call them inflationary. We run into inequalities for example, when we assess two identical houses with two different values. One by the value of a recent sale, and the other by the value from previous years. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend revaluation by a private consulting company. This would equalize all property owners at current market values, probably allowing for lower mill rates. The advantages of using a private firm to revalue the Borough are many. They provide trained personnel capable of doing a skilled job. They are unbiased personnel. Similar to using an outside auditing firm. With their background and previous experience, they are able to get done in a quicker period of time. By bidding on the job, the fee is established. And the assessor is able to continue his Pegular duties. The utilization of a private firm can make sense when compared to other government projects. When a community wants to build a road they have their engineers design what they want, then even though they have some road equipment they put the job out for bid. Because the companies that do that type of work only, are all specialists, and can do the job cheaper and quicker. BOROUGH OFFICES: All Borough offices have undergone a complete remodeling and repainting program that also included the installation of additional electrical circuits and lighting fixtures. The configuration of the office spaces has been revamped to provide for utilization of central files and enable the staff to function with greater efficiency. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Our Planning Department was formally established by ordinance this last February. Effective today, July 1, 1976, Mr. Stewart Denslow has been retained as the Direc- tor of the Kodiak Island Borough Planning Department. Mr. Denslow's credentials 1 1 1 STATE OF Tth ac. UGH n 1 1 •S 7 Page 7 include a B.S. in Urban Planning, an M.S. in Resource Development, and a PhD in Urban Studies Planning and Resource Development. These were earned at Michigan State University. In addition, he enjoys a fellowship in the Carnegie- Mellon Institute. Mr. Denslow brings twenty years of experience with him. He will stop off in Juneau to consult with the Department of Community and Regional Affairs on his way here to assume his new duties. I feel we are very lucky to obtain his services. He responded to our querries in A.S.P.O. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: Our new Director of Planning will be discussing the immediate update of our Comprehensive Plan when he stops off at Juneau. HOSPITAL AND EXTENDED CARE UNIT: Bids have finally gone out for construction of the extended care unit at our hospital . This is a much needed and long over due addition. I suggest that it Is-time to address ourselves to the financial problems of operating our local hospital. With the advent of modern medicine, the short stay in intensive care coupled with quick discharge from the hospital of patients. The hospital is involved mainly in inten- sive care coupled with high costs. In addition, the low monthly occupancy rate of about 33$ clearly indicates that our hospital will need a continuous Borough subsidy to be able to continue to give the citizens of Kodiak good and reasonable service. MENTAL HEALTH: The Kodiak Aleutian Center continues to improve and expand its services. Under its capable director, Mr. Pat Spartz, the center has clearly been on the upswing for the past two years. However, it is apparent at this point in time, that the Borough Assembly has no clear -cut understanding of the scope of activities that the center is involved in or the function of its governing board. This was demonstrated by their cutting the local support contribution. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the entire Borough Assembly attend an in -depth work session with the governing board of the Aleutian Center as soon as possible. COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM: The Kodiak Council on Alcoholism is now located in the Borough building. They now occupy four rooms on the floor directly above the Borough office spaces. The Kodiak Council is rated the Number One of its kind in the entire State. In addition it is reputedly the only one that has its books in perfect order. Congratulations are in order for the entire staff. TOWNHOUSES: In answer to the many inquiries about Townhouses, the consulting firm of Simpson, Usher, Jones submitted a proposal to write the ordinance for the Borough. It was presented to the Assembly who in turn referred it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and comment. BOROUGH OFFICE RENTALS: The available offices for rent in the Borough building are almost all gone. The rent monies received from these offices will be applied to the utility bills to help pay the cost of operation of this building. SENIOR CITIZENS: A notice of endorsement for the construction of a home for the elderly has just been forwarded to the A -95 clearinghouse stating the Borough Assembly's approval. It is the hope of this administration that this worthy project will proceed without further undue delay. STATEOFTHE JuGNO n 7 5 *f Page 8 VILLAGES: The villages are in dire need of help in many areas, such as electricity, adequate water supplies, schools, etc. It is my firm conviction that the director of planning can be of great help in the area of obtaining possible grant monies to help these people, and that we should address ourselves to these problems. We must strive to insure that every citizen in this Borough can be able to share in these basic necessities. BELLS FLATS: We have created a road service district in Bells Flats. This will at least give them minimum maintenance for their roads. It is my recommendation that the next service roads program be directed specifically to solving the problems of the road system in Bells Flats and the Russian Creek area. FIXED ASSET RECORDS: The next main project of the Borough office staff will be to create a complete updated set of fixed asset record cards. In addition, we will be setting up a depreciation and life expectancy schedule for all fixed equipment and office machines. Proper implementation of this will help the administration plan more efficiently for the orderly replacement of equipment, and also help to control budgeted expenditures more closely. BETTER GOVERNMENT: It is my recommendation that lines of communication between the Borough Assembly and the City Council be established and further enhanced by monthly meetings of these two bodies that they may, through a united effort, better serve the citizens of Kodiak and prepare themselves to deal more effectively with the impact of an expanding fishing industry, the 200 mile limit, and the impact of O.C.S. oil. It is my firm belief that a city and Borough government can and will serve the people honorably and well if we just let it happen. The only prerequisite is for these two governing bodies to establish an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. I submit this proposed list of goals and objectives for your consideration. 1. The satisfactory solution to the Island Lake sewer and water problem. 2. Press for completion of all current capitol projects: a. Landfills for villages b. Landscaping, Borough buildings and high school complex c. Diking of the oil tanks in the villages (schools) d. Extended care unit 3. Continue to press for annexation of the entire area referred to as the "Old Navy Base" all the way to Holliday Beach. 4. Adoption of area wide parks powers by the Borough. 5. Adoption of central treasury and central accounting for all departments of the Borough. 6. Establishment of a viable set of personnel rules and procedures. 7. Investigate the possibility of setting up a retirement system for Borough employees. 8. Press for adoption of a viable townhouse ordinance to be adopted as soon as possible. The need for housing is acute. ST2TE % 0F I rHE BL,cOUGFP 5 Page 9 9. Make an in-depth investigation of what can be done to enable all villages to enjoy adequate electricity, water supplies, and schools. 10. Consider the possibility of hiring a consulting firm such as Foster and Marshall to do updated tax study for the Borough. It is quite obvious that inflation is not going to stop in the near future, and that the home owners simply cannot carry the entire load of municipal government. Our tax base obviously needs to be expanded. Respectfully submitted, Robert B. Craig, Borough Mayor