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1990-01-04 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting January 4, 1990 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough REGULAR MEETING Assembly was held on January 4, 1990 in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. The invocation was given by the Reverend Don McCullough of the Church of the Nazarene followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Lorne White, Presiding Alan Austerman Jack McFarland Tom Merriman Mary Monroe John Parker Gary Stevens comprising a quorum of the assembly; and Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor Duane Dvorak, Acting Community Development Director Shirley Berns, Deputy Borough Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF AGENDA MCFARLAND, moved to approve agenda seconded by AUSTERMAN as submitted. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote CONSENT AGENDA MERRIMAN, moved to approve seconded by MONROE consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Assembly Meeting of December 7, 1989 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page 1 CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Student of the Month Award STUDENT OF THE The December Student of the Month Award was presented MONTH AWARD to Alisha Drabek of Kodiak High School by Mayor Selby. B. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Mayor Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Jean Henry, K.I.B. Switchboard Operator. A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PARKER, move to appoint the seconded by MCFARLAND following individuals to K.I.B. Boards and Commissions: Personnel Board Mary McFarland (2 years) Pat Borger (2 years) Joanne Demke (2 years) Jeri Jensen (1 year) Board of Equalization Ann Barker (2 years) Tom Peterson (3 years) Bill Roberts, Alternate (3 years) Mental Health Karen Perkins (3 years) Maureen Eberhardt (3 years) Architectural Review Jim Wheeler (3 years) Robin Heinrichs (1 year) Harold Hannon (3 years) Hospital Advisory Wayne Stevens (3 years) Jeanne Volker (3 years) Parks and Recreation Bill McClain (3 years) Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4. 1990 Page XIII -2 Assemblymember Monroe asked if Tish Robb had APPOINTMENTS TO withdrawn her name from the list of applicants BOARDS AND because the assembly had selected her to serve on the COMMISSIONS Personnel Board. MONROE, seconded by MCFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED moved to amend to appoint Tish Robb to the Personnel Board (one year seat) Unanimous Voice Vote MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote B. Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission These appointments will be made under Mayor's Comments. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 89-32 Rezoning Portions of U. S. Survey 1682 And Woodland Acres Alaska Subdivision From RR1--Rural Residential To RR - Rural Residential. (Woodland Drive and Seabreeze Circle) Presented to the assembly was an ordinance which would rezone approximately 50 lots in the Woodland Acres Subdivision from RR1 to RR. The proposed change in zoning would prevent property owners from subdividing to 20,000 square feet after the installation of water and sewer. Second reading and public hearing was held on this ordinance at the December 7, 1989 regular meeting at which time it was postponed for a second public hearing. The presiding officer called for public testimony. Assemblyman Parker declared a conflict of interest and was allowed to step down by the presiding officer. Bruce Barrett, property owner (4077 Woodland Drive), spoke in support of the proposed rezone. He thought the rezone was consistent with the status quo as it did not propose a change to the size of the lots. One of the reasons he purchased property in this area, he said was the low density development. More than fifty percent of the property owners in the area have signed a petition in support the rezone, he noted. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 89-32 Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -3 He pointed out that this rezone was constitutional ORDINANCE acceptable as noted in the borough attorney's NO. 89-32 opinion. Finally, he said the land owners should be able to decide the fate of the subdivision because a neighborhood was involved and not a business. Michael Rasmussen, a property owner outside the rezone, opposed the downzoning of this area. He noted that the K.I.B. Comprehensive Plan recommended medium density for the area. He wondered if all property owners had been given the opportunity to express themselves regarding the rezoning. He added that some of these lots have deed restrictions placed on them and felt these property owners could take legal action if they so desired. As a taxpayer of the borough, he did not wish his local government to become embroiled in a legal matter which he thought was outside their provence. He was against downzoning someone's property against their will. Beth Kourmetis, property owner (4011 Woodland Drive) and a seventeen year resident of Woodland Acres, spoke against the rezoning. She felt as if she was fighting for her life as she chose to live it and for the life of the Woodland Acres, itself, with its trees. She said that Mrs. Nachtweih's intent when she subdivided the area was to maintain one acre lots, but the option of Rural Residential zoning was not available at the time. She added that the residents had not requested public sewer and water which when installed permitted subdivisions. She mentioned the petition signed by the residents in the area requesting the rezoning and requested that the status quo be maintained. Gene Erwin, property owner (Lot Al - Woodland Acres), noted that he was also speaking for his mother, Mrs. Nachtweih, who originally subdivided this land. He said that a covenant was placed on the deed of the lots which they sold stating the lots could not be subdivided. However, the lots sold by the realty company did not have restrictions. Chris Kinter, property owner in Woodland Acres, voiced his support for the ordinance. Pat Jacobson, property owner (4002 Woodland Drive), opposed the ordinance stating this restriction on subdivision was not in the best interests of the private land owners. She thought the rights of individual land owners should be considered regarding the disposition of their land. She stated this ordinance was a departure from the comprehensive plan for the area and would result in non -conforming lots. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4. 1990 Page XIII -4 She said the passage of this ordinance would have a ORDINANCE negative financial impact on those individuals who NO. 89-32 purchased the property with the understanding that it could be subdivided once sewer and water was installed. She suggested that "grandfather rights" to subdivide be given to property owners. Mignon Brown, resident of Seabreeze Circle, supported rezoning and said the "one acre per lot" advocates held the majority opinion in the neighborhood. She did not feel there would be a financial loss to any of the property owners in the neighborhood. John Shank, property owner (4115 Woodland Drive), spoke in favor of the ordinance and added that as Chairman of Fire Service District #1, he supported the rezone because it would been easier to provide fire service to homes built on one acre lots. Jennifer Spencer, resident of Woodland Acres, spoke in favor of the rezone. She urged the assembly to look at other areas in Kodiak that did not have a lot of planning when they were developed and take it under consideration when deciding about Woodland Acres. Scott Arndt, property owner outside the rezone area, voiced objection to the rezoning. He clarified several statements made in earlier testimony concerning the installation of water and sewer in the area. He said he had a problem with creating non- conforming uses within a zoning district that would not go away; but would like to see some way to accommodate all property owners. Jan Lovitt, property owner (3520 Woodland Drive), stated they purchased their property five years ago with the understanding that it could not be subdivided. She pointed out the impact of subdivision on spruce trees and the ensuing loss of a wind break. Peggy Brandenburger, co-owner of Lot 2, Block 2, Woodland Acres, resented individuals outside the immediate area having input into the proceedings. She asserted that neighbors on both sides wanted to subdivide their property and she felt as if she was in a war zone. She endorsed the rezone and gave her reasons. Gary Erwin, property owner (Lot 3, Block 3, Woodland Acres), stated that he was absolutely against the rezoning of the neighborhood. He listed his reasons noting the intent of the comprehensive plan and Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -5 offered suggestions as to which lots should be ORDINANCE rezoned if the ordinance was adopted. NO. 89-32 Ron Monroe, property owner (3650 Woodland Drive), thought that Woodland Acres was protected against subdivision when he purchased his property ten years ago. He suggested the assembly look at the automatic rezoning of an area when water and sewer was installed because he did not agree with it. He considered it to be a degradation of the neighborhood to allow subdivision of the lots. Karen Still, resident of Woodland Acres, strongly urged the assembly to adopt the rezoning of Woodland Acres from RR1 to RR. She reiterated Mrs. Nachtweih's intention that the lots should be one acre parcels and added that water and sewer was brought into the area without the property owners' input. She mentioned the subdivision of adjacent land owned by Koniag, Inc. She stated the results of a rezoning survey clearly show the majority of the property owners favor the rezone to Rural Residential. Tom Hendel, P&Z Chairman, related the P&Z Commission had voted unanimously in favor of the rezone which did not violate the comprehensive plan. He said this was long term planning verses short term profitability and was not considered downzoning. He brought up the drainage and safety considerations and stressed this was a "neighborhood" in character. He urged the assembly to vote in favor of the ordinance. Barry Still, property owner on Woodland Drive, concurred with the statements made earlier by his wife. He questioned the political process and the responsibility of elected officials and felt they should respond to the wishes of the majority. Betty Broyles, property owner (3922 Woodland Drive), said they selected this property for its subdivision potential and did not want to see the area rezoned. Jim Broyles, property owner (3922 Woodland Drive) voiced objection to rezoning this area. The presiding officer closed the public hearing and reconvened the assembly. Assemblyman Merriman expressed concern for the wishes of the minority group. He thought the comprehensive plan which called for medium density zoning was in question. If this ordinance was adopted, he said without health, safety, or general welfare problems, Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -6 it would be difficult to come up with Findings of Fact using the criteria which is mandated. He supported maintaining the present zoning. Assemblymember Monroe said considering the original intent of the subdivision to be large lots, the recommendation of the staff, P&Z Commission, and the borough attorney, she would vote "Yes" for the rezoning. Assemblyman Stevens thought the interest of the people who live in the area was crucial and the majority clearly favored rezoning. He pointed out that this rezone would not be a change but in keeping with the original intent of the subdivider. Assemblyman McFarland said he was having a problem seeing the impact to the environment if six property owners subdivided. He thought allowing the property owners who wished to subdivide a period of 90 days before enforcing the ordinance would be fair. MCFARLAND, seconded by AUSTERMAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Abstain: MOTION CARRIED moved to amend to allow property owners within this area of Woodland Acres Subdivision 90 days (commencing tonight) with an option to initiate subdivision requests. Austerman, McFarland, Merriman, Monroe Stevens, White Parker 4 Ayes, 2 Noes 1 Abstention Assemblyman Austerman stated that Rural Residential along with Rural Development were two totally new zoning districts for Kodiak Island and the borough had not had time to set down and apply the zoning districts to the comprehensive plan. He felt the assembly was premature in adopting this ordinance. Regular Assembly Meeting January 4, 1990 ORDINANCE NO. 89-32 Volume XIII Page XIII -7 VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: Abstain: MOTION CARRIED McFarland, Monroe, Stevens, White Austerman, Merriman Parker 4 Ayes, 2 Noes 1 Abstention The presiding officer called for a five minute recess. The presiding officer reconvened the assembly. ORDINANCE NO. 89-32 The presiding officer recessed the assembly and convened the Board of Adjustment. *************************************************** BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT An appeal by Brechan Enterprises of the Planning & BRECHAN Zoning Commission's decision to place a condition, ENTERPRISES creating a 20 ft. wide sewer and water easement along APPEAL the existing right-of-ways, on granting preliminary approval of the subdivision of Block 3, Tract A, Bells Flats Subdivision creating Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Tract A, Bells Flats Subdivision. (Located at 224 Salmonberry Drive) (Applicant: Brechan Enterprises) *************************************************** Duane Dvorak, Community Development Department representative, explained that normally in the case of a variance or exception, the staff would read the Findings of Fact adopted by the P&Z Commission and give the assembly a fairly good summary of the key issues. He said the manner in which the subdivision staff reports are done now made the Findings of Fact pretty general in nature and so do not speak specifically to this issue. He explained how staff reports were prepared since the faze out of the Engineering Department and noted that the feedback of a more technical nature from review agencies was relied upon to pinpoint the things to be aware when creating new subdivision of land. He said one of the facts considered in this case by the Facilities/Engineering staff was the future growth of the area and the potential uses in an industrial area when they recommended a twenty foot wide sewer and water easement around the lot. Also, he added since Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4. 1990 Page XIII -8 the road right-of-way was already paved and electrical and telephone lines installed, the staff felt it would be prudent to find a place for water and sewer facilities inside a right-of-way in order not to displace the use the existing lines. Adequate room for the installation and maintenance of future water and sewer lines was also considered. He noted that even if there were no easements, the property owner would not be permitted to develop facilities inside these areas without first obtaining a variance from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Dvorak answered questions from the assemblymembers. Jon Hartt, Planning and Zoning Commission Representative, had nothing to add to the presentation. Louis iani, vice-president of Brechan Enterprises Inc., objected to the creation of a twenty foot wide sewer and water easement along all existing rights- of-way on granting preliminary approval of the subdivision. He felt the creation of a water and sewer easement should not be a condition for approval of the subdivision and by placing this condition on this property, Brechan Enterprises was being treated differently than other property owners in Bells Flats. He said the 17.7 acres of land was being subdivided into two parcels of 2.3 acres and 14.77 acres and would not increase the density of the area. He said the proposed subdivision would be compatible with the conceptual site plan. Mr. Iani said if the intent was to create a blanket easement on all existing rights-of-way in Bells Flats, then it should be done by ordinance thus effecting all types of zoning. This property is zoned Industrial thereby mandating a thirty foot setback, he added. The water and sewer easement would be more than two acres of land, a parcel as large as Lot 2 in the subdivision. He said the reason for the subdivision was that Brechan Enterprises would like to isolate Lot 2 in order to obtain financing to erect a metal building for their fishing subsidiary. Assemblyman Merriman felt the condition was an excessive requirement for subdivision. MERRIMAN, seconded by STEVENS moved to uphold the appellant. At Assemblyman Stevens' request, Mayor Selby thought the solution to the dilemma would be to modify the language to effect that the borough would Regular Assembly Meeting January 4, 1990 BRECHAN ENTERPRISES APPEAL Volume XIII Page XIII -9 automatically vacate any easement which would not be used in the future. This would reserve those areas that needed to be used and those areas that were not going to be used would go back without any restriction in terms of an easement. He said the design of the water and sewer system would be initiated this spring so it would not be a long term tie up of the land that would be vacated. Also, from the P&Z Commission's perspective, he said they were doing the proper thing in planning for the future development of Bell's Flats. Assemblymembers expressed their views on the points of the appeal. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED MCFARLAND, seconded by AUSTERMAN MCFARLAND, seconded by MONROE Merriman, Parker, Austerman Monroe, Stevens, McFarland, White 3 Ayes, 4 Noes moved to uphold P&Z Commission's decision to place a condition creating a 20 foot wide sewer and water easement along the lots adjacent to all the existing rights-of-way on granting preliminary approval of the subdivision. moved to amend P&Z's condition #2 to state Brechan Enterprises will receive back with no cost the portion of the easements which are not utilized after the completion and acceptance of the design of the sewer and water. BRECHAN ENTERPRISES APPEAL Regular Aaaembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -10 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Monroe, Parker, Stevens, Austerman, McFarland, Merriman, White Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Parker, Stevens, McFarland, Monroe, White Austerman, Merriman 5 Ayes, 2 Noes The presiding officer adjourned the Board of Adjustment and reconvened the assembly. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby announced the city of Kodiak's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission had just been received and requested the assembly's concurrence in the appointment of Robin Heinrichs to the three year borough seat and Jon Aspgren to the three year city seat. STEVENS, seconded by MCFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED moved to confirm appoint of Robin Heinrichs to the 3 year borough seat and Jon Aspgren to the 3 year city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Unanimous Voice Vote Mayor Selby updated on the assembly on the DEC grant agreements and said they were in the hands of the villages. The Department of Labor's three day safety training program is tentatively scheduled to begin on January 15 in Port Lions and then move on around the island to the remaining villages with training in Kodiak being conducted on January 31, 1990. Regular Assembly Meeting January 4, 1990 BRECHAN ENTERPRISES APPEAL MESSAGES FROM MAYOR P&Z COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Volume XIII Page XIII -11 He also made the assembly aware of a potential MESSAGES FROM problem that might occur from the eruption of Mount MAYOR Redoubt volcano. He said the Drift River storage facility which is located nine miles from the volcano was flooded as a result of the last eruption and had been abandoned. There was a concern because the tanks at this facility contain 30 million gallons of crude oil and there was no capability to pump the oil out of the tanks without electricity. The situation was being followed closely by the Kenai Peninsula Borough staff and the DEC, he stated. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS The presiding officer adjourned the Assembly and convened the Board of Adjustment. A. Findings of Fact - Board of Adjustment - Appeal FINDINGS OF by Peter N. Holm Jr. FACT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - MCFARLAND, moved to rescind PETER N. HOLM, seconded by MERRIMAN previous action by JR. APPEAL Board and request Assembly appoint a hearing examiner to hear and decide upon this case in the spring in accordance with KIB 16.90.100. Assemblyman Merriman inquired about the timeliness of the hearing since people are out of town. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Austerman, McFarland, Merriman, Monroe, Parker, White Noes: Stevens MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No The presiding officer recessed the Board of Adjustment and reconvened the assembly. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS BID AWARDS None Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -12 B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 90-01 Recommending Adoption RESOLUTION of Senate Bill 228, An Act Relating to NO. 90-01 Civil Liability of Certain Volunteers. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 2. Resolution No. 90-02 Recommending Adoption RESOLUTION of Senate Bill 229, An Act Relating To NO. 90-02 Government Liability For Damage Or Injury Resulting From Hazardous Recreational Activities. This item was previously approved under the "Consent RESOLUTIONS Agenda." 3. Resolution No. 90-03 Designating Persons RESOLUTION Who Will Serve As Acting Mayor During the NO. 90-03 Temporary Absence Or Disability of The Mayor. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 4. Resolution No. 90-04 Supporting The RESOLUTION Formation Of A Citizens Advisory Committee NO. 90-04 For The Cook Inlet Oil Industry. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 5. Resolution No. 90-05 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Disposal of Borough Property for Less Than NO. 90-05 Fair Market Value by Lease and by Easement. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 6. Resolution No. 90-06 Urging the Legislature RESOLUTION to Fund Oil Spill Impacted Raw Fish Tax NO. 90-06 Program. MCFARLAND, moved to adopt seconded by MONROE Resolution No. 90-06. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4. 1990 Page XIII -13 7. Resolution No. 90-07 Requesting the State RESOLUTION to Immediately Abate the Asbestos at the NO. 90-07 Katoi Bay Hatchery. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 8. Resolution No. 90-08 Accepting Department RESOLUTION of Community and Regional Affairs Grant NO. 90-08 Funds for Oil Spill Related Costs. This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 90-02 Regarding The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Amending Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 89-15 For Clarification. NO. 90-02 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 2. Ordinance No. 90-03 Creating Chapter 17.14 ORDINANCE Rural Development Zoning District. NO. 90-03 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 3. Ordinance No. 90-04 Amending Chapter 17.36 ORDINANCE Existing Nonconforming Uses and Structures. NO. 90-04 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." 4. Ordinance No. 90-05 Amending Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 89-13, FY9O Budget. NO. 90-05 This item was previously approved under the "Consent Agenda." D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS 1. 1990 Hospital Budget HOSPITAL BUDGET FOR 1990 MONROE, moved to approve seconded by STEVENS 1990 Hospital Budget. John Salness, Hospital Administrator, had nothing to add other than answer questions because the budget was self explanatory. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -14 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Austerman, McFarland, Merriman, Monroe, Parker, Stevens, White None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Hospital Rate Increase John Salness, Hospital Administrator, said in the information that he read this was a fifteen percent increase and the first one since 1986. He added this would place the K.I.B. Hospital rates in the lower twenty percent of the rates for hospitals which were comparable. AUSTERMAN, seconded by MCFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED moved to approve hospital rate increase. Voice Vote with Assemblyman Stevens voicing a "Nay." 3. 1990 Assembly Meeting Dates AUSTERMAN, moved to approve seconded by MERRIMAN 1990 Assembly meeting dates. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. K.I.B School District Regular Meetings of December 11, 1989 and November 27, 1989 2. Service District No. 1 Advisory Board Meetings of November 14, 1989 and October 10, 1989. B. REPORTS 1. Community Development Department November 1989 Status Report Regular Assembly Meeting January 4. 1990 HOSPITAL BUDGET FOR 1990 HOSPITAL RATE INCREASE ASSEMBLY MEETIN DATES FOR 1990 INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHE MEETINGS REPORTS Volume XIII Page XIII -15 C. OTHER OTHER None CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS Scott Arndt thought the assembly's actions on placing a condition for granting approval of a subdivision to Brechan Enterprises amounted to condemnation of land owners property without compensation. He explained his experience installing water and sewer lines in Service District No. 1. Tom Hendel called the assembly's attention to the November, 1989 Community Development Status Report for the work done by P&Z Commission and by Community Development staff and noted the schedule for work on the Comprehensive Plan. He mentioned the time and effort spent in developing the new zoning district and hoped the assembly would give it favorable consideration. ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS Assemblyman Merriman congratulated the recipients of the Student of the Month and the Employee of the Month. He commented the rezoning of Woodland Acres was the toughest decision he had to make since joining the assembly and pointed out the need to update the comprehensive plan. Assemblymember Monroe concurred with the foregoing comments. She wanted the assembly to be a little more proactive with the land use planning and not so reactive. Assemblyman Parker thanked the individuals who were interviewed for the various boards and commissions. Assemblyman Stevens questioned parliamentary procedure used by the assembly. Assemblyman McFarland thought the rewrite of the comprehensive plan might cause extra work for the staff and suggested additional funds be added in the budget for that purpose. He requested the Community Development Department staff to report monthly on subdivision requests in the Woodland Acres areas. He reported on the Data Processing meeting and wanted the assembly to be aware of the need for a new computer system. He invited anyone interested to attend the next Gear Storage Task Force meeting to be held on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the borough building. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4. 1990 Page XIII -16 Assemblyman Austerman thought in the past that part ASSEMBLYMEN'S of the problem updating the comprehensive plan was COMMENTS getting time to do it. He asked the P&Z Commissioner Tom Hendel if additional staff would help. He asked staff to come up with a budget request before the mid year budget was passed. He thanked all the applicants who applied for the positions on Boards and Committees. Assemblyman White commented that the rules of the assembly might be a subject to be discussed at a work session to enlighten new assemblymembers. He thought the mayor's response to a memo which he wrote about the violation of the greenbelt at the airport might have been a little over reactive and proceeded to explain the process he thought the borough should take. He announced the assembly would meet in work session on Thursday, January 11, at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m. and jointly with the city council on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. He said the next regular meeting of the assembly would be Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. )-�- 4 ae0i tr ltIA(6ding Officer ATTEST: Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII January 4, 1990 Page XIII -17