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1993-01-07 Regular MeetingRODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held January 7, 1993 in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Presiding Officer McFarland led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Jack McFarland, Alan Austerman Gordon Gould Mike Milligan Presiding 2 7 1 Betty Fitzjearl Suzanne Hancock Mary Monroe comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor Donna Smith, Borough Clerk Judi Nielsen, Borough Deputy Clerk Linda Freed, Community Development Director APPROVAL OF AGENDA FITZJEARL, seconded by AUSTERMAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly regular 1992. GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 moved to approve agenda as submitted. Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland None Unanimous meeting of December 17, moved to approve minutes of December 17, 1992. K1BS104964 REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XVI Page 49 MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month 7 Unanimous voice vote Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Rachael Miller, secretary III in the General Administration Department. Mayor Selby presented to Mrs. Wall's fourth Elementary School for American Red Cross to Somalia. a Certificate of Commendation grade class at Peterson their generous donation to the help save the children of He presented a Certificate of Commendation to Robin G. Heinrichs, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, in recognition of being selected as the 1992 Planning Commissioner of the Year by the American Planning Association, Alaska Chapter. CITIZEN COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Kathy Colwell, Larch Street resident, presented a petition signed by area residents opposing the rezone in Ordinance No. 92 -01. She contended that R -3 zoning in the area was inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan of medium density development and would significantly increase the traffic impact. Betty Springhill, Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board chairman, reported on management company discussion to reach the decision and recommendation by the Board to enter negotiations with Lutheran Health Systems. She noted three factors in the decision of the board to recommended LHS: (1) both companies were competitive in services offered, (2) LHS offered credentialing of physicians, which Brim Health Care did not, and (3) the $100,000 cost of transition. She added that LHS had a quantifiable track record. The Board voted six to one, recommending negotiations with LHS. Assemblymember Austerman understood that the $100,000 transition cost was a wash because the LHS bid was $100,000 more than Brim. Mayor Selby explained that the Brim bid proposal was quoted at $30,000, plus additional costs, less than the LHS bid proposal. He said that further investigation determined that Brim managed the Seward Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 KIBS104965 AWARDS AND PRESENTATI EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH CITIZEN COMMENTS Volume XVI Page 50 Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 2 7 z Hospital, the previous year, with additional costs at $30,000. He noted that adding $30,000 to the Brim bid made it equal in terms of quoted management fees to the LHS bid. He explained that the $100,000 transition cost was for stationary, billing forms, and any items that now indicated LHS was the management company. At Assemblymember Fitzjearl's question regarding borough staff recommending Brim, Ms. Springhill stated staff met with the Board and indicated there was little difference between the two management companies. Dane Carron, boat captain, urged the Assembly to vote against LHS because he felt the quality of health care was in jeopardy. He spoke of problems in LHS emergency room policy. Jim Fisk emphasized that Brim should be the management contractor. Eddie Rose, boat captain, referred to his letter in the newspaper and requested closer examination of the loan and transition costs. Kevin Arndt, Selief Lane rezone applicant, favored adoption of Ordinance No. 93 -01. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Tuck Bonney, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, was available for questions. Assemblymember Milligan spoke to the recent oil spill in Scotland. He reported that the Cook Inlet Citizens Regional Advisory Council authorized Ken Castner, Cook Inlet fishing representative, and Captain Glen Glenzer, Municipality of Anchorage representative, to travel to the Shetland Islands. He said the Council was concerned that the next major oil spill in Alaska would not be caused by a ship owned by a company with the financial backing of Exxon. PUBLIC BEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. KIBS104966 PUBLIC HEARING Volume XVI Page 51 ? 7 4 A. Ordinance No. 92 -29 Authorizing the Kodiak Island Borough to Become a Member of the Alaska ORDINANCE Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc., to NO. 92 -29 Execute a Common Investment Agreement with that Corporation, and Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code 3.04.020 Permissible Investments to Authorize Kodiak Island Borough Investment in the Investment Pool. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 92 -29 which, if adopted, allowed the Kodiak Island Borough to become a member of the Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc., which enables the Borough to receive larger returns on investments of short -term funds. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by AUSTERMAN Ordinance No. 92 -29. Mayor Selby explained that the ordinance allowed the Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool to be added to the list of eligible investments the Borough Finance Director considered when investing Borough funds. He said the Pool allowed investment of larger sums of money for a potentially higher rate of return. He noted it was the culmination of a two year effort by the Alaska Municipal League, and the Pool was structured to meet all municipal investment requirements. At Assemblymember Fitzjearl's question, Mayor Selby answered that one -half of the Pool's board of directors was appointed by the AML board of directors and one -half elected by members of the Pool. He reported that he was the chairman and members included the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula Borough, the City of Atqasuk and the City and Borough of Juneau. He said that Dave Rose, former director of the Alaska Permanent Dividend Fund, was the investment advisor. Assemblymember Milligan appreciated staff efforts to maintain safe high -yield investments. When he voiced concern about investment risk, Mayor Selby reiterated that the Pool met the same criteria of other investment firms. He added that the Borough sought the best safe yield within or outside Alaska. At Assemblymember Fitzjearl's question, Mayor Selby answered that there was no out -of- pocket expense because the costs were based on four tenths of one percent of investment yield as with any investment firm. Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 K1BS104967 Volume XVI Page 52 Assemblymember Monroe appreciated staff efforts. When she asked what the investment yield might be, Mayor Selby explained that quotes were received from a number of investment firms and the choice would be the one with the highest yield. Presiding Officer McFarland called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Austerman provided the Assembly with the results of discussion at Alaska Municipal League meetings. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, McFarland None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 92 -30 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code 16.50.020 B Requirements of Final Plat. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 92 -30 which, if adopted, amended Kodiak Island Borough Code to comply with the request from the State of Alaska Recorder's Office that four plat copies, instead of three plat copies, be submitted. GOULD, moved to adopt seconded by AUSTERMAN Ordinance No. 92 -30. Mayor Selby explained that the additional copy was required by the office of the State Recorder. Presiding Officer McFarland called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. It was explained that the cost of the additional copy was borne by the applicant. Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, McFarland KIBS104968 ORDINANCE NO. 92 -30 Volume XVI Page 53 Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous MESSAGES FROM MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MAYOR Mayor Selby wished a happy new year and merry Russian Christmas to all. He was informed by the Exxon Valdez Restoration Council Public Advisory Group that a number of Kodiak projects on the 1993 work plan were recommended to be funded; most notably, the Fish Tech Center and the Kodiak Area Natives Association Museum. He reported receiving input from all Villages and the City of Kodiak for a resolution requesting funds for the ISTEA Borough Roads Program to submit to Frank Turpin, Department of Transportation Commissioner, by the end of January. He announced the Southwest Alaska Municipal League Conference scheduled for Anchorage the end of January. He reported that Bob Tyson of Tyson Foods was a scheduled speaker and available to answer questions regarding the fishing industry. He anticipated Assembly discussion on the reapportionment plan during work sessions. He anticipated a productive year for Kodiak. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS BID AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 93 -01 Urging the Secretary RESOLUTION of Commerce to Return the IFQ Proposal to NO. 93 -01 the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Until Analysis and Comparison of the Superior Traditional Management Package is Completed. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 93 -01 which, if adopted, urged the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to return the Sablefish /Halibut IFQ Proposal Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 KIBS104969 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Volume XVI Page 54 1 to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to analyze and compare the package of traditional management methods to the Council's IFQ Proposal for a clear decision as to which is the superior method of managing sablefish and halibut resources. moved to adopt Resolution No. 93 -01. AUSTERMAN, seconded by FITZJEARL Assembly discussion with the in the resolution supporting the program was implemented. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 93 -02 Supporting the Use of RESOLUTION an Alternative Distribution Formula for NO. 93 -02 Municipalities Within the Kodiak Fisheries Management Area for Extraterritorial Fish Tax Funds. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 93 -02 which, if adopted, supported the use of a distribution formula of one -half of the total funds divided by the number of incorporated municipalities and the other half on a per capita basis. moved to adopt Resolution No. 93 -02. GOULD, seconded by AUSTERMAN Mayor Selby explained that the resolution was required by the State of Alaska to change the distribution formula to share extra - territorial fish taxes. He said the effort was started several years ago to return funds collected by the State from processors that processed outside of municipal boundaries back to communities that have fisheries impact. He defined fisheries impact as any community with home- ported fishing vessels and /or docks and fishing facilities. He said it was a simple formula that provided $10,789 per municipality with the distribution of the balance based on the population of each municipality and that all Villages and the City of Kodiak were within the municipal boundaries of the Kodiak Island Borough. Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 7 7 Mayor ensued on points economic analysis before Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland None KIBS104970 Volume XVI Page 55 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. Presented in first which, if adopted, 1328 Selief Lane. recommended by the Assemblymember Gould declared a conflict of interest in that he was a property owner in the area and had testified against the rezone before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Assemblymember Austerman objected because a conflict of interest occurred when there was a financial gain. Assemblymember Hancock allowed that potential property devaluation caused a conflict of interest. Presiding Officer McFarland ruled a conflict of interest; Assemblymember Gould left the dias. AUSTERMAN, seconded by FITZJEARL It was the stated opinion of Assemblymembers Austerman and that all ordinances should be advanced to public hearing. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: 1 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 None Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland 1. Ordinance No. 93 -01 Rezoning Tract H -2, U.S. Survey 1396 from R- 2 - -Two Family Residential to R- 3-- Multi- Family Residential. (1328 Selief Lane) reading was Ordinance No. 93 -01 rezoned a tract of property at The rezone was approved and Planning and Zoning Commission. moved to advance Ordinance No. 93 -01 to public hearing on January 21, 1993. rrrDS i RA,4I I 1.1 1 v i i 1 Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Hancock, Milligan, McFarland ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 93 -01 Volume XVI Page 56 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 Noes: None Abstain: Gould MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Assemblymember Gould returned to the dias. ORRDINANCE 2. Ordinance No. 93 -02 Rezoning ASLS 80 -61 (4.82 Acres) from C -- Conservation to RD -- Rural Development. (Located in Hidden Basin in Ugak Bay) Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -02 which, if adopted, rezoned 4.82 acres in Hidden Basin to permit land owners to develop commercial uses consistent with traditional commercial developments of the past. FITZJEARL, moved to advance seconded by MONROE Ordinance No. 93 -02 to public hearing on January 21, 1993. When Assemblymember Milligan asked for the specific location of the property, Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, offered to provide large scale maps during public hearing but noted that not all private parcels show on the maps. Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous ORDINANCE NO. 93 -03 3. Ordinance No. 93 -03 Rezoning a Portion of U.S. Survey 2539 at the Kodiak State Airport Complex from C -- Conservation to LI- -Light Industrial and Rezoning Kodiak State Airport Complex Lots 1 & 2, Block 1400 (Buskin River Inn) and Lot 2 & 3B, Block 1200 (Mark Air Terminal) from C == Conservation tQ B-- Business. Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -03 which, if adopted, rezoned property at the Kodiak State Airport Complex to conform with the Borough Code and to permit new development compatible with KIBS104972 Volume XVI Page 57 existing airport uses. GOULD, seconded by AUSTERMAN Mayor Selby deferred to Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director. Director Freed reported that the current conservation zoning at the airport was inappropriate and variances were necessary for buildings. At a question regarding whether the Airport Advisory Board was involved, Director Freed stated that the Airport Master Plan was adopted by the State of Alaska and served as the guiding document. Assemblymember Gould questioned the reason for zoning two parcels business zoning instead of light industrial zoning. Director Freed explained that the Buskin River Inn should be zoned to a non - conforming use classification. She continued by stating the restaurant and bar in the Mark Air Terminal was not a specifically permitted use but was allowed as it was subsidiary and incidental to airport use. Assemblymember Fitzjearl anticipated a change in the light industrial zoning guidelines that allowed small scale restaurant /bar. Director Freed informed the Assembly that public hearing notices were mailed to all lease holders and only Alaska Airlines inquired about the process. Director Freed was of the opinion that light industrial zoning was best for the airport and added that she did not consider it to be spot zoning. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: 1 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous After a ten minute recess at 8:47 p.m., Presiding Officer McFarland reconvened the regular meeting. Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 moved to advance Ordinance No. 93 -03 to public hearing on January 21, 1993. Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, McFarland None KIBS104973 Volume XVI Page 58 D. OTHER ITEMS GOULD, seconded by AUSTERMAN Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 OTHER ITEMS HOSPITAL 1. Authorization to Enter into Negotiations MANAGEMENT for Management of the Kodiak Island Borough NEGOTIATIONS Hospital and Care Center. Requests for proposals for management or lease of the Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Center were issued and there were two respondents. The Hospital Advisory Board recommended entering into negotiations with Lutheran Health Systems. moved to authorize the the Mayor to enter into negotiations with Lutheran Health Systems for a management contract for the Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Center. Mayor Selby explained that the current hospital management contract expired March 1, 1993. He said that nine Requests- for - Proposal were issued and there were two responses - - Brim Health Care (Brim) and Lutheran Health System (LHS). He reported that both companies gave oral presentations attended by the Assembly and Hospital Advisory Board. He said the Board reviewed the proposals and recommended entering into negotiations with Lutheran Health Systems. Assemblymember Milligan asked that comments made during citizen comments be addressed by Ed Meyers, Kodiak Island Hospital administrator. It was determined that as Mr. Meyers was an employee of LHS, comments should be directed to Mayor Selby. Assemblymember Milligan addressed the reported controversy over operation of the emergency room and renegotiating staff contracts. Mayor Selby interpreted the contract as one where the management company was responsible for operation of the emergency room and renewal of contracts. He deferred to Betty Springhill, Hospital Advisory Board chair. Ms. Springhill explained that the Board did not enter into personnel matters and the situation at the emergency room was inherited from the prior administrator. She said that 24 -hour emergency service was very costly and reported that approximately 50% of the 11 emergency p atient visits KIBS104974 Volume XVI Page 59 4 2 per day were not paid. She contended that the emergency room staffing was the administrator's responsibility and the board's responsibility was to consider it as an item in the budget. She considered employee morale much improved under the present administrator. She alluded to the conflict between doctors and administrators as usual and customary. The board had not heard of any significant problems. Assemblymember Fitzjearl mentioned receiving statements from previous employees regarding morale problems under LHS management. Ms. Springhill said none were received by the Board, and she was of the opinion that Mr. Meyers was the best administrator the hospital had ever had. Assemblymember Milligan highly respected the experience and long term commitment of the Board. He asked if the Board was concerned with stability of current hospital staff. Ms. Springhill responded that the Board was concerned about the welfare of the hospital in every way; however, personnel matters were not discussed. General discussion ensued regarding hospital employee morale. Assemblymember Gould felt that personnel morale problems of the past no longer existed. He contended that the Board would have addressed the issue if there were a threat to the hospital or the health care being provided. It was determined that Cheryl Bolger, Borough accountant, checked references. Assemblymember Monroe attended Board meetings and felt that Ms. Springhill explained the Board's deliberations well. Assemblymember Milligan heard concerns from hospital staff members relating to the potential loss of benefits if there were a change in companies. He was of the opinion that the loan available from LHS was not a plus and, therefore, not a factor. Assemblymember Hancock asked for clarification of hospital employee relationship with the management company. Mayor Selby replied that the administrator and finance officer were employees of the management company and that all other employees work for the hospital. He outlined benefits that could potentially be affected by a change. He further explained that any management company had the option of hiring all new employees. Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 KIBS104975 Volume XVI Page 60 1 Assemblymember Austerman advised the Assembly that because negotiations occurred every five years, the employees were at risk every five years. He did not weigh that in his decision. He was a member of the Board and voted against negotiations with LHS because Brim seemed more in tune to running a hospital with a better rapport between doctors and administration. Assemblymember Gould was of the opinion that it was a mistake at this time to change management companies. Assemblymember Hancock admitted it was a difficult decision because there was a good administrator. She was voting against LHS with the idea that there were enough points favoring Brim, specifically improving relationships with doctors. She identified credentialing as a shared liability. In response to questions raised, Mayor Selby explained that the doctors and the Hospital Advisory Board reviewed credentials but the management firm made the decision. Assemblymembers Gould, Milligan, and Austerman presented differing views on credentialing. Presiding Officer McFarland credited LHS for rectifying previous problems. VOTE ON MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Ayes: Gould, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Noes: Hancock, Austerman, Fitzjearl MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 3 Noes 2. Appointment of Ad Hoc Membership to the MENTAL HEALTH Kodiak Island Borough Mental Health Center CENTER ADVISORY Advisory Board. Mayor Selby recommended appointment of Lieutenant Junior Grade Guy Snyder of the U.S. Coast Guard to the Board as a non- voting ex officio member. MONROE, moved to confirm the seconded by FITZJEARL Mayor's appointment of Lieutenant Junior Grade Guy Snyder of the U.S. Coast Guard to the KIBS104976 Mental Health Center Advisory Board as a Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 Volume XVI Page 61 VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM Ayes: Noes: None None. CITIZEN CAS Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 A non - voting ex officio member. Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. KIB Mental Health Center Advisory Board Special Meeting of October 21, Regular Meeting of October 26, and Work Sessions of November 9 and 23, 1992. 2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of November 18, 1992. 3. KIBSD Regular Meeting of November 23 and Special Meeting of December 7, 1992. 4. Personnel Advisory Board Meeting of September 30, 1992. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. KIB December 1992 Financial Report. 2. Community Development Department November 1992 Status Report. 3. KIBSD November 1992 Financial Report C. OTHER Wayne Stevens, former Hospital Advisory Board chair, said the nurses in his family experienced the same strife as nurses in Kodiak's facility. He thanked the Assembly for their thoughtful process. Assemblymember Milligan appreciated Assemblymember Gould's attention to detail. He prompted the community to watch the oil spill in Scotland closely because the next spill may affect Kodiak. He expressed pleasure in ice skating at Mission Lake KIBS104977 OTHER CITIZEN COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XVI Page 62 1 '2 over the weekend and felt a more sustained opportunity for the community to ice skate was good. Assemblymember Hancock thanked Mrs. Wall, the fourth grade students and Marcia Oswalt, Peterson Elementary School principal, for their generous offer. She extended congratulations to Rachael Miller as employee of the month. Assemblymember Monroe remembered the dedicated volunteers on advisory boards. Assemblymember Austerman appreciated Mrs. Wall's fourth grade students and Wayne Stevens for his dedication on. the Hospital Advisory Board. He was pleased with constructive discussion by Assembly Members. He emphasized that his no vote on the management negotiations was not a negative vote towards the hospital employees. He confirmed that the Assembly would meet on Wednesday, January 13th at 1:15 p.m. in the school district conference room and subsequently tour the Kodiak High School. He asked for information from Mayor Selby regarding the use of rough cut lumber. He was agreeable to a facility for ice skating and suggested discussing the idea at the Assembly's goals and objectives meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the Borough conference room. He encouraged meeting for setting goals and objectives after elections in order to establish goals and objectives before the first of a new year. Assemblymember Fitzjearl announced her intention to work diligently to support LHS management. She offered congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Scott Pillans as parents of Kodiak's first baby of 1993. GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL Assemblymember Gould explained his motion by saying that a public hearing should be held. VOTE ON MOTION TO RESCIND Ayes: Noes: Monroe, McFarland Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 1 1 2 moved to rescind RESCIND Resolution No. 92 -37 RESOLUTION Authorizing the NO. 92 -37 Preparation of a Consolidation Petition. Milligan, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock KIBS104978 Volume XVI Page 63 MOTION CARRIED GOULD, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: ATTEST: Bor C ��� Approved: 01/21/93 Regular Assembly Meeting January 7, 1993 y Ayes 5, Noes 2 moved to postpone RESOLUTION Resolution No. 92 -37 to NO. 92 -37 public hearing on February 18, 1993. Monroe, Austerman, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Noes: McFarland MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No Presiding Officer McFarland wished happy new year to all and congratulated Rachael Miller. He expressed pleasure at the generosity of Ms. Wall's fourth grade students and appreciated the time and commitment extended by Wayne Stevens. MILLIGAN, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m. KIBS104979 Volume XVI Page 64