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1990-12-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough REGULAR MEETING Assembly was held December 20, 1990, in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. The invocation was given by Pastor Garry Oliver of the Community Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Jack McFarland, Presiding Betty Fitzjearl Gordon Gould Suzanne Hancock Mike Milligan Mary Monroe Gary Stevens comprising a quorum of the assembly; and Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor Gaye J. Vaughan, Borough Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA GOULD, seconded by MILLIGAN MONROE, seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES moved to approve agenda. moved to amend by adding Ordinance No. 90-49 under New Business. Unanimous Voice Vote Unanimous Voice Vote A. K.I.B. Assembly Meeting of November 1 and November 201 1990. GOULD, moved to approve seconded by MONROE minutes of November 1 and November 20, 1990. Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XIII Page 261 GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL moved to amend the minutes to reflect the reasons for Assembly - member's absences. Assemblymember Gould said his absence on November 1, 1990, was excused due to illness and on November 20, 1990, Assemblymembers McFarland and Hancock were excused for vacation. Presiding Officer McFarland pointed out that the reasons for absences would be reflected in the minutes in the future. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS AND AWARDS A. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE MONTH Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Student of the Month award to Quinta Bartelson, a Junior at Port Lions School. CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing Okey Chandler spoke about the recent appointment by the Governor to the judgeship in Kodiak and the petition to change the constitution to mandate local appointment. He also spoke in favor of lobbyists, especially Alan Austerman. He supported attendance at the upcoming Governor's Inaugural Balls on January 3, 1991. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda Scott Arndt spoke referring to a letter from the Borough Clerk regarding his residency in the service districts for which he serves on two boards. He related his problems of the recent past with Borough staff on recent billings from Fire Protection Area No. 1 to the Borough for the landfill fire, Ordinance No. 90-47 that would delete elected office from the service districts, and the personal attack on his integrity. He gave official notice to cease and desist this evasion of his privacy and impugning of Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 262 his integrity. He asked to be provided with the complaints and names of accusers. Assemblymember Stevens asked Mr. Arndt if he lived in the service district. Mr. Arndt responded yes and affirmed he had stated it when he filed his application. He felt it inappropriate that no one had asked him where he lived instead of sending a letter. In response to Assemblymember Milligan's request on the policy in the code on complaints, the Borough Clerk replied it was an administrative procedure. Presiding Officer McFarland asked the assembly, if they concurred, to drop any further action since there was no clear established policy. Assemblymember Fitzjearl thought that since the Assembly ratified the election of the service district boards, letters concerning the validity of a board member should be addressed to the Assembly. Further discussion ensued regarding changes in the code and/or policy to reflect the Assembly's wishes. STEVENS, seconded by MONROE moved, based on Mr. Arndt's statements that he is a resident of Service District No. 1, the letter be withdrawn and Mr. Ardnt resume his position on that board. Mayor Selby suggested that rather than withdrawing the letter, the record should show that Mr. Arndt responded that he was residing in the service district. In his view, the staff had a responsibility to investigate complaints, determine if there were validity to the complaints and confirm if there were violations of the ordinance. Assemblymember Gould agreed with the Mayor's statement because the letter to Mr. Arndt only requested a response from Mr. Ardnt as to where he resided. Presiding Officer McFarland clarified that Assemblymember Steven's intention was to withdraw any further action on this matter. Assemblymember Gould opposed rescinding the letter since the letter was an inquiry regarding residency, and Mr. Arndt had responded in timely fashion. He did not have a problem with staff obtaining Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 263 information through a letter of inquiry and would not vote to rescind the letter. Mr. Arndt responded that he was not appointed; he was elected to two separate boards by the residents of Service District No. 1 and Fire Protection Area No. 1 and interpreted the letter as a personal attack because he was available to be questioned personally. Assemblymember Gould understood what Mr. Ardnt was saying but because of what the letter actually said, he would not vote to rescind the letter as the essence of the question would have been the same irregardless. Assemblymember Monroe withdrew her second because she believed that the letter was an inquiry for the establishment of residency and that had been answered. Assemblymember Fitzjearl seconded the motion. Assemblymember Stevens stood by his motion because he saw nothing wrong with rescinding the letter due to the fact that Mr. Arndt had said he was a resident of that area. Assemblymembers Milligan and Hancock agreed with Assemblymember Gould's statements. Assemblymember Fitzjearl favored the motion to clear Mr. Arndt's record. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED GOULD, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION 2 ayes 5 noes 2 ayes, 5 noes moved to accept Mr. Arndt's verbal verification of his residency in response to the letter from the Clerk dated December 71 1990. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote John French, resident of Service District No. 1, spoke to his concern of a summary dismissal of a duly Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 264 elected representative. Residents of the service district felt there was a clear distinction between elected and appointed boards. He thought advisory boards served at the pleasure of the Assembly but not elected boards. Okey Chandler spoke to Ordinance No. 90-30, Underground Utilities, believing more utilities should be put above ground rather than underground. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Jody Hodgins, P&Z representative, announced the commission's regular work session had been changed from Wednesday, December 25th, to Friday, December 21st, at 6:00 p.m. where the comprehensive plan goals and objectives would be discussed. Assemblymember Milligan reported he had attended the Womens Bay Community Council meeting where a resolution had been drafted to address the sinking of vessels in Womens Bay. He also attended an Architectural Review Board meeting at which the needs of the Old Harbor School Gym and Main Elementary School repairs and sidewalk along Rezanof Drive near East Elementary were discussed. He requested direction in the comprehensive plan for sidewalks. Assemblymember Gould, Hospital Advisory Board representative, said the recommendation to approve the hospital's budget and recommendation to increase the board membership by two were on the agenda. He complimented the board for being very hard working. Presiding Officer McFarland reported on committee meetings to discuss the buried cable, excavation clause, permitting clause, and enforcement clause for rewrites of Ordinance No. 90-30, Underground Utilities. He attended a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and work session and reiterated how valuable it was to participate. He reported that the Parks & Recreation Committee was now under the guidance of the Engineering/Facilities Director, Ray Camardella. He informed the assembly that a letter had been sent updating designated areas for crab pot storage. He asked the Mayor that he be notified of the next Data Processing Steering Committee meeting. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 265 A. Ordinance No. 90-46 Increasing the Membership of ORDINANCE the Hospital and Health Facility Advisory Board. NO. 90-46 Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 90-46 which would increase the members of the Hospital and Health Facility Advisory Board from seven to nine. Increasing the size of the hospital board had been discussed with individual board members at earlier work sessions; therefore, a resolution had been passed by the hospital board recommending the membership be increased by two. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by MONROE Ordinance No. 90-46. The presiding officer called for public testimony. John French favored the adoption of Ordinance No. 90- 46 because it was important for the community to be represented by a larger board. He spoke to the issue of this board being more of a governing board rather than an advisory board and should be elected such as the school board members are. Scott Arndt agreed that the board membership should be increased and the comments of the previous speaker need to be considered. Assemblymember Stevens recognized that the board had a tremendous amount of responsibility, and the additional two board members would give them a wider representation to the community. Mayor Selby clarified for Assemblymember Gould that if the ordinance should pass, it was effective immediately and appointments to the board effective January 1, 1991. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby reported a visit on this date from Senator Pourchot, Co-chair of Senate Finance, and Senator Frank, Chairman of Community and Regional Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 266 Affairs to tour the hospital extensively. He expressed appreciation to Senator Zharoff, Chairman of Rules, in getting the committee here before the funding issue was discussed in Juneau. He reported on a meeting with Joe Smith, Hospital Acting Administrator, the hospital maintenance director, and the borough's engineering/facilities director to incorporate the hospital maintenance program in with all of the borough facilities maintenance programs for a long-term maintenance plan for the assembly to consider. He complimented Ray Camardella, Engineering/Facilities Director, for putting the program together. Mayor Selby wished the Kodiak Island Borough a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. He looked forward to 1991 being an outstanding year for all of the citizens of the borough. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 90-34 Requiring That All Electric, Telephone, Cable Television, and Other Similar Wires and Cables be Installed Underground, and Establishing a Permit System for Excavation and Construction in Road Rights of Way in Borough Road Service Areas. The motion to adopt was on the floor. Presiding Officer McFarland and Assemblymember Gould reported on attending a meeting on underground utilities. It became apparent to them there needed to be more discussion before rewriting the ordinance. Mayor Selby suggested postponing the public hearing to March 21, 1991, to allow staff more time. Staff had met with the utility companies and would continue to do so. Assemblymember Fitzjearl suggested announcements in the newspaper so people interested in underground utilities would have the opportunity to attend. STEVENS, moved to postpone seconded by FITZJEARL Ordinance No. 90-34 to March 21, 1991. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 267 NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS None B. RESOLUTIONS NEW BUSINESS BID AWARDS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 90-75 Authorizing RESOLUTION Participation in the Rural Development NO. 90-75 Assistance (RDA) Program. (Chiniak Tsunami Shelter) Resolution No. 90-75 would authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute documents required for receiving and managing grant funds in the amount of $100,000 to complete the tsunami shelter in the Chiniak community. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 90-75. Mayor Selby explained this resolution supported an application for a Rural Development Assistance grant through the Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs to complete the interior of the building built from a legislative grant two years ago. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 2. Resolution No. 90-76 Authorizing Participation in the Rural Development Assistance (RDA) Program. (Tsunami Warning Systems for Ouzinkie, Port Lions, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Karluk, Akhiok, Pasagshak, Anton Larsen, and two in Chiniak) Resolution No. 90-76 would authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute documents required for receiving and managing funds to provide tsunami warning systems in the community. HANCOCK, moved to adopt seconded by FITZJEARL Resolution No. 90-76 Mayor Selby explained this resolution supported an application for a $100,000 grant through Alaska Community & Regional Affairs to purchase tsunami sirens to expand the warning system island -wide. He identified the ten locations for the placement of the sirens. RESOLUTION NO. 90-76 Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 268 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 90-48 Amending Assembly Order of Business and Ordinance Adoption Procedures. Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 90-48 which, if adopted, would advance ordinances to public hearing at the next regular meeting rather than holding them for one month. The ordinance also codifies the order of business currently in use by the assembly. GOULD, moved to adopt seconded by FITZJEARL Ordinance No. 90-48 in first reading. STEVENS, moved to amend Ordinance No. 90-48 to read "Ordinances introduced at an assembly meeting shall be acted upon at the next regular meeting." Assemblymember Stevens withdrew his motion and the Clerk was instructed to rewrite the sentence prior to the public hearing. He suggested the sentence read "Unless otherwise provided at the time of introduction, ordinances introduced in an assembly meeting shall be acted upon at the next regular meeting". The clerk explained that ordinances are advanced to public hearing and that was the wording needed. STEVENS, seconded by GOULD Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 moved to amend Ordinance No. 90-48 Section 2.1.070 to read "Unless otherwise provided at the time of introduction, ordinances introduced at an assembly meeting shall be advanced to public hearing and acted upon at the next regular meeting..." ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 90-48 Volume XIII Page 269 Assemblymember Fitzjearl asked for an explanation for the change. Assemblymember Gould explain this ordinance set the order of the agenda and eliminated the delay of one month for public hearings after an ordinance was introduced. He believed it made it clearer to hold the public hearing at the next meeting after the ordinance was introduced unless the public hearing was set for another date. VOTE ON AMENDMENT MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Unanimous voice vote Ayes: Milligan, Monroe Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland Noes: MOTION CARRIED None Unanimous 2. Ordinance No. 90-49 Amending KIB Personnel ORDINANCE Rules and Regulations to Provide for NO. 90-49 Biweekly Pay Periods. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 90-49 which would change employee paydays from semimonthly to biweekly as it was more efficient and less costly to administer. FITZJEARL, moved to adopt seconded by GOULD Ordinance No. 90-49 in first reading. Mayor Selby said biweekly pay periods adapt to the new software recently implemented. He said the staff was polled which resulted in a preferred change by the staff. Staff requested adoption of the ordinance. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, McFarland Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 270 D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS 1. Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Center HOSPITAL BUDGET Fiscal Year 1991 Operating Budget. GOULD, moved to approve FY seconded by FITZJEARL 1991 Kodiak Island Hospital budget as proposed by the hospital administration and board. The hospital's finance director was asked to highlight the budget. Keith Vorachek, hospital accountant, gave a brief summary of the budget, which was management's best estimates for the 1991 fiscal year. He said the budget would require monitoring to ensure quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. He projected the budget to break even and anticipated a three percent room rate increase and an eight percent increase in ancillary charge because of an estimated inflation rate of 6.8 percent. After discussing the emergency room doctor costs, the Assembly representative on the Hospital Advisory Board was encouraged to review the emergency room doctor contracts as that seemed to be an extremely high cost. The Assembly also asked that attention be given to reviewing the security costs. Assemblymember Gould requested that administration have a copy of the expense detail as a contract administrative tool. Mayor Selby informed the public that the $360 per day room charge was the fourth from the lowest in the state and commended Lutheran Homes Society for keeping costs down. Assemblymember Hancock was disappointed that the only way for a balanced budget was to increase the room rates three percent and to increase outpatient and lab fees by eight percent. She hoped other avenues of revenue would be explored instead of increasing rates. Assemblymembers complimented the hospital administration and board on their work in presenting the budget packet. Assemblymember Gould commented on the hospital being an enterprise fund that pays for itself and does not cost the taxpayers. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 271 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Noes: MOTION CARRIED None Unanimous 2. Approval of 1991 Assembly Meeting Schedule. MILLIGAN, moved to adopt the seconded by STEVENS 1991 meeting schedule as presented. Assemblymember Gould requested a meeting schedule that included all the service district boards and advisory boards. Presiding Officer McFarland explained this schedule reflected only the regular meeting and work session meeting schedule and the clerk would present a schedule of meetings with service district boards and advisory boards. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 3. Appointments of Board and Commissions. STEVENS, moved to appoint to seconded by MONROE boards and commissions: Architectural Review Board Louise Cusson (2 year term) Thomas Rainey (3 year term) Gerald Cloudy (3 year term) Board of Equalization Vickie Case (3 year term) James Carmichael (3 year term) Personnel Advisory Board Letita Raub (2 year term) Walter Sapp (2 year term) Parks & Recreation Committee Forrest Blau (3 year term) Tom Watson (3 year term) Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 1991 SCHEDULE Volume XIII Page 272 Hospital Advisory Board Betty Springhill (3 year term) Ben Ardinger (3 year term) Lorne White (1 year term) Gil Bane (2 year term) Mental Health Advisory Board Vicki Hester (2 year term) Richard Gaines (3 year term) Meri Holden (3 year term) Jim Carmichael (3 year term) Assemblymember Monroe said that each of the applicants had been interviewed. The Clerk explained that each appointment became effective January 1, 1991, and included the two additional seats on the Hospital Advisory Board as per Ordinance No. 90-46 adopted earlier in the agenda. Assemblymember Fitzjearl expressed concern that November 30, 1990, was the published deadline for applications to be submitted and one of the appointees submitted an application December 10, 1990. FITZJEARL, seconded by GOULD moved to amend to remove the Architectural Review Board appointees for more discussion. Assemblymember Fitzjearl explained her reason for the motion was to appoint the applicant who had submitted his application in a timely manner. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland Noes: MOTION CARRIED None Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 273 FITZJEARL, seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED moved to appoint to Architectural Review Board Louise Cusson, Thomas Rainey, and John Doyle. Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, McFarland None Unanimous 4. Confirmation of Planning & Zoning Commission Appointments. GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL moved to confirm the Mayor's appointments of Wayne Coleman to a 3 -year city seat, Tom Hendel to a 3 -year borough seat and Jody Hodgins to a 2 -year borough seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Selby pointed out this commission worked well together, and he had followed the ordinance in balancing the seats. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland None Unanimous INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Kodiak Island Hospital Meetings of May 9, i May 23, June 6, July 31, August 29, September 12, September 26, October 24, November 24, 1990. Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS Volume XIII Page 274 2. Kodiak Island Borough School District Regular Meeting of November 26, 1990. 3. Kodiak Island Borough School District Special Meeting of December 3, 1990; B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough Financial Report of November, 1990. C. OTHER OTHER None CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS John French referred to the additional appointments made to the hospital board and asked if the number of seats available had been advertised. The Clerk responded that usually the number of seats vacant were not advertised, just that there were upcoming vacancies on the boards. Scott Arndt felt that it was inappropriate to appoint to seats just created. Okey Chandler expressed his dissatisfaction with the chamber's sound system and asked to have it adjusted. He requested support of a constitutional amendment on local judicial appointments. ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEN'S COMMENTS Assemblymember Milligan wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He attended the play "Christmas Carol", which he thought was great. Assemblymember Hancock expressed her pleasure at plans for long-term maintenance. She addressed the sound system and special earphones for the hard -of - hearing. Assemblymember Monroe said that the underground utilities are a matter of safety, protecting the investment in existing facilities and utilities, and aesthetics. She urged the public to give testimony and comments at the task force meetings. She requested to be excused from the work session on December 27th and regular meeting on January 8th as she would be out of town. Assemblymember Stevens responded to Mr. Chandler's comments concerning a change in the constitution. He also understood there were local candidates Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 275 recommended for the judicial position, which Governor Cowper choose not to select. He -asked Mayor Selby to respond. Mayor Selby said that Mr. Chandler's petition relates to changing the constitution from the governor choosing a candidate from the list forwarded to him by the judicial council to making it mandatory for the governor to appoint a local candidate if there was one recommended from the council. He suggested preparation of a resolution requesting the legislature to place a change of language on the 1992 ballot as a constitutional amendment. Assemblymember Stevens requested the administration prepare a resolution to be considered at a future meeting. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the Lutheran Homes Society representative, who was instrumental in the smooth transition period during the resignation of the hospital administrator. He reported on the successful meeting with Representative Cliff Davidson. Assemblymember Fitzjearl asked the assembly to consider a policy regarding deadlines for boards and commissions. She objected to an executive session held during the work session on December 18th and did not believe any business should be done behind closed doors. She read a letter from Hughes, Thorness, et al clarifying that while there was no prohibition in the statues against the practice, the Borough Code explicitly states that the Assembly may meet in executive session only during a regular or special meeting; and, in order to hold an executive session during a work session, the code would have to be amended. She also read that a meeting called a "work session" was not mentioned in Title 29 of Alaska Statutes as the stat meetings and special was a regular speciE states no formal act the Borough Code prc special meetings, ar limits executive se: meetings. She statE violation of the coc made, to make those received from Mr. Jc and requested permit going through all tr she had run for the made statements as be "gagged" because asked for an update from the Mayor. Ma) utes discuss only regular meetings and that a work session 1 meeting, which the KIB Code ion may be taken. She read that vided for regular meetings, d work sessions but it explicitly sions to regular and special d she did not want to be in es and if changes needed to be changes. She spoke to a letter hn Parker regarding a tax issue sion to answer the letter without e assemblymembers. She stated assembly as an individual and n individual and did not want to she was on the assembly. She on the Bells Flats moratorium or Selby said after the Assembly Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 276 had discussed the moratorium, they did not give direction to extend it. Assemblymember Fitzjearl requested that, as an interim measure, all violations regarding service district boards be referred to the Assembly for action, and/or recommendations, to the staff until the codes are amended. Discussion ensued between the Assemblymembers and Mayor Selby clarifying the position of boards and commissions as advisory to the Assembly. Presiding Officer McFarland asked to have this discussed at the next work session. Assemblymember Fitzjearl expressed her condolences to the families of Harry "Haywire" Lund, Norman Holm, and Pearle Doyle. She wished everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year. Assemblymember Gould complemented Quinta Bartelson on being selected as student of the month. He expressed concern with service district boards' misunderstanding of their authority. He clarified there were only two boards with statutory authority existing, which were the school district board and planning commission, and the rest exist at the pleasure of the Assembly with authority coming from the Assembly through administration to delegate certain functions to the service district board. He wanted to see meetings with the service district boards clarifying their roles within the borough and a process for handling complaints. He expressed appreciation for the work the school board did, especially on the reading program appeal. He wished all a merry Christmas and happy new year. Assemblymember Stevens addressed Assemblymember Fitzjearl's intention to respond to the letter to Mr. Parker. He suggested a discussion in a work session on an individual assemblymember's authority. Assemblymember Fitzjearl pointed out that letters from citizens warrant a quick response from Assemblymembers. Presiding Officer McFarland instructed that procedures for handling complaints be placed on a work session. He appreciated Mr. French's comments on the hospital board and anyone who speaks during the forum to express their opinions. He stated this Assembly had made a commitment to be involved with the boards and commissions and to meet with them regularly. He thanked the applicants for applying to the boards and commissions. He suggested the resolution on judges might be a Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference item. He was bothered by the Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XIII December 20, 1990 Page 277 fact that the appointment was rather than one based on the and capability. He expressed in which the foreclosure list people on the list had paid. from staff on a procedure to frame before advertising. a political appointment applicant's credibility concern with the method was advertised as some He requested a response allow a longer time Presiding Officer McFarland announced the next Assembly work session was scheduled for Thursday, December 27th at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room and the next regular meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. There being no further business to come before the assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. P .siding ffic r ATTEST: Bo�ougtJerk Regular Assembly Meeting December 20, 1990 Volume XIII Page 278