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1991-06-06 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held June 6, 1991, 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 Pastor Jack Hulsey of the Southern Frontier 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 Donna F. Smith, Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA FITZJEARL, moved to approve agenda seconded by STEVENS as submitted. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OP MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly FITZJEARL, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION .l. s r,... rav J.tvl\ CAxxl L'U Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Unanimous Voice Vote Meeting of April 18, 1991. moved to approve the minutes of April 18, 1991. Unanimous Voice Vote KIBS104375 REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XIV Page 131 AWARDS AND PRESENTATION A. Employee of the Month Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month award to Earl Smith, Fire Protection Area No. 1 Fire Chief. B. Certificate of Commendation Mayor Selby presented a Certificate of Commendation to Peggy Sutliff in recognition of her fifty years of service as an American Red Cross volunteer. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For public hearing None. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None COMMITTEE REPORTS Robin Heinrichs appeared before the Assembly representing the Planning & Zoning Commission. Assemblymember Gould reported the Hospital Advisory Board agreed with the financial proposal presented by the hospital administration, which included reduction in staff and a rate increase. He also announced the Hospital Advisory Board would meet July 24th and August 28th in the hospital library. PUBLIC HEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Ordinance No. 91 -06 Amending the Personnel Rules and Regulation by Adding, Deleting, and Updating Varin„s Position Descriptions and Schedule II, Class Titles and Pay Ranges. Presented for public hearing was Ordinance No. 91 -06 which, if adopted, amended the Personnel Rules and Regulations by adding four position descriptions, Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 KIBS1043 AWARDS AND PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH COMMENDATION CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 91 -06 Volume` Page 1i2 deleting two position descriptions, revising three position descriptions, and changing pay range for three positions. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by STEVENS Ordinance No. 90 -06. Mayor Selby explained the Personnel Advisory Board reviewed the job descriptions. He defined the job descriptions as being updated, not newly created. The Presiding Officer called for public testimony; there being none, the assembly was reconvened. Assemblymember Stevens commended the Personnel Advisory Board for their time and effort devoted to the annual reviews. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland Noes: Fitzjearl MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No B. Resolution No. 91 -24 Setting Sewer and Water Rates and Utility Connection Fees in Service District No. 1 and Providing for an Effective Date. Presented for public hearing was Resolution No. 91 -24 which, if adopted, would increase sewer and water rates $24.87 per month per residence in Service District No. 1 to cover anticipated expenditures. GOULD, moved to adopt seconded by MONROE Ordinance No. 91 -24. Mayor Selby reported that the recommendation from the Service District No. 1 Advisory Board was to increase water and sewer rates in the district to comply with a 20% rate increase adopted two years ago by the City of Kodiak. The Mayor understood the City would forgive the two -year billings held in abeyance, but the hookup fee was not resolved. The Presiding Officer called for public testimony; there being none, the Assembly was reconvened. Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 K1BS1043 RESOLUTION NO. 91 -24 Volume XIV Page 133 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: McFarland MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No C. Ordinance No. 91 -08 Levying Taxes on All Taxable ORDINANCE Real and Personal Property Within the Borough NO. 91 -08 for the Expenses and Liabilities of the Borough for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of July, 1991 and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of June, 1992. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 91 -08, which appropriated sums of money to defray all expenses and liabilities of the Kodiak Island Borough. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by GOULD Ordinance No. 91 -08. STEVENS, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Fitzjearl, Gould Hancock, Milligan Monroe, Stevens move to amend Ordinance No. 91 -08 by substitution. Mayor Selby reported that the total budgeted funds were $27,653,560.00 and balanced at 5.5 mills. Mr. Gould explained the substituted ordinance reduced the budget from the first submission and the document, as substituted, was a good one. Mr. Stevens restated that the ordinance could be amended after the public hearing. Milligan, Monroe, Gould, Stevens, McFarland ,.,,.,.... Fitzjearl. Hancock MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes The Presiding Officer called for public testimony. KIBS104378 Volume Page 134 The following spoke in support of the ordinance, especially capital funds for the land for the Salonie Creek Rifle Range. David Nease, a representative of the Kodiak Island Sportsman Association. Royal Large. Bryce Gordon. Giovanni Tallino. Barry Still. Karl Berggren. Captain Mont Smith. USGC. Michael Blake, Kodiak Island Sportsman Association and Coast Guard Rifle Team member and Alaska Hunter Safety Education Instructor. Greg Spalinger. Jim Wisher. Steve Coen, who also spoke for Alice McDonald. Ron Marlett. John Witteveen, Superintendent of Schools, encouraged adoption of the ordinance because he believed the ordinance met the intent discussed over the last few months. Norm Wooten, Kodiak Island School Board member, believed the monies allocated to the schools gave quality education to the students. There being no further public testimony, the Presiding Officer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Milligan read into the record a letter from Mark Majdic, dated June 5, 1991, encouraging budget cuts and no tax increase. FITZJEARL, Seconded by HANCOCK Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 moved to amend Ordinance No. 91 -08 by changing the mill rate to 4.5 mills. Assemblymember Fitzjearl explained a 4.5 mill rate could be accomplished by decreasing expenditures. She suggested discussion on a three- to five -year tax plan. She declared she supported taxing for education, but had not supported the severance tax. Assemblyman Stevens opposed the amendment because the Borough's biggest responsibility was the school district and 29% of the increase in the budget was KIBS104379 Volume XIV Page 135 for schools. He felt that if the amendment passed, the other services provided would be curtailed by 11 %. Assemblymember Stevens asked the Mayor to make a statement on the amendment. Mayor Selby concluded that total elimination of non- profit funding or reducing the current staff by 40% would reduce the budget a mill. Discussion commenced between the Mayor and Assemblymembers regarding the budget and the effects of severance tax on the budget. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Fitzjearl, Hancock Noes: Gould, Milligan Monroe, Stevens, McFarland MOTION FAILED 2 Ayes, 5 Noes Discussion ensued and Assemblymembers expressed their views. It was pointed out that the Assembly was asked to be fiscally responsible while providing a good education. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Monroe, Stevens Gould, Milligan McFarland Noes: Fitzjearl, Hancock MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes At 9:15, the Presiding Officer called a ten minute recess. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR mayor Se reported on meetings in Juneau he had attended. He summarized a bill introduced on the senior citizen property tax issue. He added that although revenue funds had decreased, departments had increased. KIBS104380 MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Volume Page 1.a6 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS Presiding Officer McFarland changed the order of the agenda so that Resolution No. 91 -27 and Resolution No. 91 -28 were presented before Resolution No. 91 -25. 1. Resolution No. 91 -27 Recognizing Captain RESOLUTION Mont J. Smith, Commanding Officer, USCG Air NO. 91 -27 Station Kodiak, for Distinguished Service and Contributions to the Kodiak Island Borough Community. Presented for consideration, Resolution No. 91 -27 recognized Captain Mont J. Smith's distinguished military service and outstanding contributions to the community and recorded a facsimile in the Offices of Senator Murkowski, Senator Stevens, Representative Young, and Coast Guard Commandant Kime. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by GOULD Resolution No. 91 -27. Mayor Selby remarked that the community felt Captain Smith had been noteworthy in service to the community during his tour of duty, especially as a member of the Emergency Services Council. He expressed his appreciation to Capt. Smith and his family. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED After Resolution No. expressed his thanks Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland None Unanimous 91 -27 was read, Captain Smith to the Assembly. KIBS104381 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BID AWARDS RESOLUTIONS Volume XIV Page 137 2. Resolution No. 91 -28 Recognizing Captain RESOLUTION Ernst M. Cummings, Commanding Officer, USCG NO. 91 -28 Support Center Kodiak, for Distinguished Service and Contributions to the Kodiak Island Borough. Presented for consideration, Resolution No. 91 -28 recognized Captain Cummings for his strong commitment and dedicated service to the community. FITZJEARL moved to adopt seconded by Monroe Resolution 91 -28. Mayor Selby commented on Captain Cummings' accomplishments and thanked him for his service to the community. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Captain Cummings expressed his appreciation to the Assembly after Resolution No. 91 -28 was read. 3. Resolution No. 91 -25 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Acquisition of a Portion of Lot 7, U.S. NO. 91 -25 Survey 3101 for Road Construction Purposes. Presented for consideration, Resolution No. 91 -25 authorizes purchase of an easement containing 1,223 square feet to meet the required proper curve orientation on Sharatin Road. FITZJEARL, moved to adopt seconded by Stevens Resolution 91 -25. Mayor Selby explained the necessity of acquiring this property in order to widen the right -of -way. GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland moved to amend Resolution No. 91 -25 by adding "in an amount not to exceed $1,650.00" to Section I. KIBS104382 VolumeC, . Page 138 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED 4. Resolution No. 91 -26 Accepting a Solid RESOLUTION Waste Management Planning Grant to Perform NO. 91 -26 a Solid Waste Management Cost Analysis and Waste Composition Study. Present for consideration, Resolution No. 91 -26 authorized the Mayor to enter into a contractual agreement with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for performance and administration of the grant. GOULD moved to adopt seconded by Fitzjearl Resolution 91 -26. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 90 -20D Amending Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 90 -20, FY 91 Budget. NO. 90 -20D GOULD, seconded by Fitzjearl VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous OTHER .Lrrj7S Unanimous Voice Vote Unanimous Voice Vote moved to advance Ordinance No. 90 -20D to public hearing on June 20, 1991. Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, McFarland 1. Vacation of ten (10) foot pedestrian access VACATION OF easement along each side of the lotline PEDESTRIAN between Lots 6A and 6C (20 feet total ACCESS EASEMENT Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 KIBS104383 OTHER ITEMS Volume XIV Page 139 MONROE seconded by Stevens width) and serving Lot 6B, all in Block 1, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision, Second Addition. (4022, 4044 Cliffside Drive) moved to approve request for vacation of pedestrian access easement. Mayor Selby pointed out the need for a pedestrian walkway at the designated area. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED FITZJEARL, seconded by MONROE Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland None Unanimous moved to adopt findings contained in the Community Development Department staff memo dated May 7, 1991, as the findings -of -fact. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote 2. Employee Transportation Agreement AGREEMENT MONROE, moved to approve seconded by STEVENS transportation agreement between the Kodiak Island Borough and William Earl in an amount NTE $4,198.42. Mayor Selby explained that the search for someone to fill the Clinician III position in the Mental Health _, �_� hire fr mmfmide of Alaska. Center had resulted in a htere fro He stated that Mr. Earl signed a transportation agreement according to KIB code. Assemblymember Gould thought the code was inappropriate as this hire needed to be described as KIBS104384 Volume Page 140 high demand and short supply that required moving expenses. Discussion ensued regarding the Personnel Rules and Regulations pertaining to moving expenses. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: McFarland Noes: MOTION FAILED 3. Resignation of Clerk. FITZJEARL, seconded by Milligan Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock 1 Ayes, 6 Noes moved to accept resignation from Gaye Vaughan as Borough Clerk and to advertise for the Borough Clerk position. The letter of resignation from Clerk Vaughan was read. RESIGNATION Mayor Selby expressed his regret at Clerk Vaughan's resignation. VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATION MATERIALS (No action re INFORMATION quired) MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Data Processing Steering Committee regular meeting of February 21, 1991. 2. Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting of April 17, 1991. 3. KIB School District regular meeting of April 22, 1991. 4. KIB School District special meetings of April 25 May , and May y 5. Personnel Advisory Board regular meeting of January 17, 1991. 6. KIB Mental Health Center Advisory Board regular meetings of April 22, April 29, and May 6, 1991. Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 KIBS104385 Volume XIV Page 141 REPORTS None. OTHER None. CITIZENS' CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMENTS James W. Wilson, an Alaskan resident of 30 years, commended the Assembly for its efforts on the budget and broadening the tax base. He expressed concerns he had with the Kodiak Island Borough Mental Health Center. He referred to letters Mr. Gilbert Wilson sent to each Assemblymember. Scott Thompson commended the Assembly for staying within the budget limits. He was disappointed that the mill rate was increased. He spoke to the fact that his property assessment rose thirty percent. John Burt echoed Mr. Thompson's remarks. ASSEMBLYMEMBERS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBERS' COMMENTS Assemblymember Gould explained the increased mill levy did not cover what was budgeted for education. Assemblymember Fitzjearl asked that Jim Balamaci, Area Director for Special Olympics, be recognized for his outstanding contribution and dedicated service to Kodiak's very special citizens. She requested a letter of thanks be sent to ERA Aviation in Anchorage for the kind treatment they gave the Special Olympics teams during a long layover at the airport due to bad flying weather into Kodiak. Assemblymember Monroe requested that approval of the moving expenses for the Mental Health Center Clinician III be reconsidered at the June 20, 1991, regular meeting. Assemblymember Hancock requested resolution of the issue between Mr. Gilbert Wilson and the Mental Health Center. Assemblymember Milligan detailed an article on Kristy Klinnert, the young runner that used to live in Kodiak and was now a national class runner with potential for international class. He felt Kodiak Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 KIBS104386 Volume Page 142 was a unique community and required unique solutions to taxation. Presiding Officer McFarland announced the Assembly would meet in work session on Thursday, June 13, and Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room and the next regular meeting on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers. There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. ATTEST: Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting June 6, 1991 KIBS104387 Volume XIV Page 143