1993-07-01 Regular MeetingThere were present:
Jack McFarland,
Alan Austerman
Gordon Gould
Mike Milligan
GOULD,
seconded by FITZJEARL
RODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 1, 1993
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly was held July 1, 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.
The invocation was given by Envoy Craig Fanning of
the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Presiding
Betty Fitzjearl
Suzanne Hancock
Mary Monroe
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Jerome Selby, Mayor
Donna Smith, Clerk
Jane Edmonds, Records Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
moved to approve
agenda and consent
agenda.
Assemblymember Fitzjearl requested that the Kodiak
Island Borough Assembly meeting minutes of May 20 and
June 17, 1993 be removed from the "Consent Agenda ".
The minutes were considered in their normal sequence
on the agenda.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
McFarland
None
Unanimous
Kodiak island Borough Assembly Meetings of
May 20 and June 17, 1993.
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA AND
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
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This item was removed from the "Consent Agenda" at
the request of Assemblymember Fitzjearl.
FITZJEARL,
seconded by AUSTERMAN
Assemblymember Fitzjearl said that pages 203 and 204
of the May 20, 1993 minutes did not accurately
reflect her vote. The Clerk was instructed to listen
to the tape of the meeting to verify.
Assemblymember Fitzjearl pointed out that the tally
of the vote on page 242 of the June 17, 1993 minutes
was not correct.
FITZJEARL,
seconded by MILLIGAN
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Employee of the Month
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
moved to approve
minutes of May 20 and
June 17, 1993.
moved to postpone
approval of the minutes
of May 20 and June 17,
1993 to July 15, 1993.
Fitzjearl, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, Austerman,
McFarland
None
Unanimous
Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the
Month Award to Jane Edmonds, records coordinator in
the Clerk's Office.
A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing
Okev Chandler supported the adoption of Ordinance
No. 93 -19 because he felt there was a need to
continue providing hospital care in Kodiak.
Scott Arndt, Service District No. 1 Board chairman,
and service district board members were present at
the request of the Assembly.
AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE
MONTH
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
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B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Assemblymember Hancock, Kodiak College Council
representative, announced that the Council was not
meeting during the summer months. In a phone call
with Kodiak College Director, Carol Hagel, she was
informed that meetings pertaining to leasing college
land would resume when Marty Epstein, University of
Alaska Land Management Director, returned from leave.
Assemblymember Monroe reported that the Mental Health
Center Advisory Board approved a change in Center
staffing and delivery of care for chronically
mentally ill clients.
Presiding Officer McFarland attended a tri- borough
meeting where discussion began on oil and gas lease
sale 149 in the Shelikoff Straits and possible
additional lease sales. The meeting was a chance for
the three boroughs -- Kodiak Island Borough, Kenai
Peninsula Borough, and Lake & Peninsula Borough - -to
discuss potential adversarial positions on the impact
of oil and gas lease sales, offshore /inshore loading,
Outer Continental Shelf clauses, impact to
communities in regard to air traffic and roads,
commercial fishing, and oil spill prevention plans in
critical habitat. He announced a meeting scheduled
in November to develop a position paper or
resolutions.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby announced the new fiscal year.
He attended the tri- borough meeting where a consensus
of concerns was established. He said the draft
position paper would be distributed to other boroughs
for their input.
He said the federal highway program (ISTEA) monies
available for the Mill Bay Road project may not be
available before next spring. He noted that the City
of Kodiak needed funds this year in order to bid the
project for construction next spring, so it was
critical to encourage support from the Commissioner
PUBLIC HEARING
MESSAGES FROM
MAYOR
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of the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities (DOT /PF) and Governor Hickel.
Mayor Selby told of the implication of the Northwest
Arctic Borough's zoning ordinances where they
attempted to control hunting and fishing. The
attorney general's opinion was that local zoning
ordinances did not apply to state -owned lands. A
clarification of the opinion would be sought as to
the implications when the state did not agree to the
zoning.
He announced National Marine Fisheries public
hearings on sea lion habitats, where one area of
study was the Shelikof Straits. He would prepare
comments with input from the fishing industry.
He reported that Kodiak Island Borough employees were
members of a union.
He wished all a safe and happy fourth of July and
reflected on the freedoms enjoyed in this country.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 93 -25 Rezoning
Tract A -1, U.S. Survey 3879, Consisting of 10.2
Acres, From C -- Conservation To RD- -Rural
Development. (Near Village Islands on the West
Side of Uganik Bay)
Assemblymember Gould, with Presiding Officer
McFarland's concurrence, filed a motion to reconsider
the action of the Assembly on June 18, 1993, that
resulted in the failure to adopt Ordinance No. 93 -25.
GOULD, moved to reconsider
seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 93 -25.
Assemblymember Gould outlined the intent of his
motion was to postpone action to measure the rezone
request against the comprehensive plan.
VOTE ON MOTION TO RECONSIDER
Ayes:
Noes:
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
Austerman, McFarland
Fitzjearl
MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No
OLD BUSINESS
RECONSIDERATION
ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -25
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The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 93 -25 was before
the Assembly.
GOULD,
seconded by MONROE
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINEBB
A. BID AWARDS
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
moved to postpone
Ordinance No. 93 -25
until completion of the
Jon Isaacs &
Associates' study of
the Kodiak Island
Borough Coastal
Management Plan and its
incorporation into the
Kodiak Island Borough
Comprehensive Plan.
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, Austerman,
Gould, McFarland
Fitzjearl
6 Ayes, 1 No
1. Contract No. 93 -28 Service District No. 1
Pump Station Preventative Maintenance and
Repair.
FITZJEARL, moved to award
seconded by GOULD Contract No. 93 -28 to
McDonald Enterprises of
Kodiak, Alaska.
Mayor Selby explained that the time and materials
price was based on the actual quantity of services
performed.
Milligan, Monroe,
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
Gould, Hancock,
McFarland
None
Unanimous
ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -25
NEW BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -28
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seconded by FITZJEARL
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2. Contract No. 93 -29 Service District No. 1
Water and Sewer Installation, Maintenance
and Repair.
moved to award
Contract No. 93 -29 to
A -K Construction Co. of
Kodiak, Alaska.
Mayor Selby said the contract was on -going repairs
and maintenance of sewer and water lines. He noted
that the Service District No. 1 Board and Borough
staff recommended awarding the contract to A -K
Construction Co.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
GOULD,
seconded by MONROE
Mayor Selby said Service
reviewed and recommended
Island Sand & Gravel, to
concurred.
Monroe, Austerman,
Fitzjearl, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
None
Unanimous
3. Contract No. 93 -30 Service District No. 1
Road Maintenance and Snow Removal.
moved to award
Contract No. 93 -30 to
Island Sand & Gravel of
Kodiak, Alaska.
District No. 1 Board
awarding the contract to
which Borough staff
Scott Arndt, Service District No. 1 Board chairman,
was asked to respond to questions from the Assembly
as to the reasons the Board recommended Island Sand &
Gravel. Mr. Arndt explained that the board looked at
experience and past performance, equipment
availability and price. He said the bid differential
of the two lowest bidders was between 2.0 and 2.5
percent. He noted the learning curve complex in
learning the roads when contractors changed. In all
considered, Island Sand & Gravel was the low bidder,
but he explained that weighing the information was
arbitrary.
Assemblymember Gould commented on the criteria used.
He was of the opinion that a letter of submittal to
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -29
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -30
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the Assembly from the Board should have the analysis
considered for recommendation.
Mr. Arndt denied the allegation that Island Sand &
Gravel bought gravel and sand from his company.
Mr. Arndt responded to Presiding Officer McFarland's
question about the contracted time and materials by
saying that Island Sand & Gravel was paid for just
the times called out to perform services.
Mayor Selby, responding to questions from
Assemblymember Milligan, explained that many factors
and variables made it difficult to compare; e.g.
snowfall amount, equipment used, condition of road,
capability of operator, etc.
Mr. Arndt responded to Assemblymember Milligan by
pointing out that variables also included who calls
out the contractor to provide the service and the
level of maintenance provided. He pointed out there
was leeway to call for optional equipment.
Assemblymember Austerman appreciated the work of the
service area boards. He felt an obligation to ask
questions.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
McFarland
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
4. Contract No. 93 -31 Kodiak High School
Lockers.
AUSTERMAN,
seconded by MILLIGAN
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
moved to award
Contract No. 93 -31 to
CPC Equipment, Inc. of
Kirkland, Washington in
an amount not to exceed
$13.345.
Mayor Selby explained that due to an increase of 50
students this fall, 150 additional lockers were
needed at the high school. He said CPC Equipment,
Inc. of Kirkland, Washington was the low bidder.
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -31
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VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes: None
4
Fitzjearl, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, Austerman,
McFarland
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
5. Contract No. 93 -32 Womens Bay Service Area CONTRACT
Road Maintenance and Snow Removal. NO. 93 -32
MONROE, moved to award
seconded by FITZJEARL Contract No. 93 -32 to
A -K Construction Co. of
Kodiak, Alaska.
Mayor Selby stated the Womens Bay Service Area Board
recommended awarding the two year contract to A -K
Construction Co. He said because it was a time and
materials contract, there was no contract price.
David Conrad, Womens Bay Service Area Board
secretary, supported approval of the contract and
explained the board selected a company that was
familiar with the services needed in the Womens Bay
service area.
Assemblymember Austerman said this award was similar
to Service District No. 1 in that the Board
recommended the high bidder. He appreciated the
analysis sheet prepared by Borough staff. He noted
the loader the contractor used was efficient and
saved time.
Presiding Officer McFarland extended appreciation to
the service area boards. He reiterated that written
justification for contract recommendations would be
helpful.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
McFarland
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B. RESOLUTIONS
None.
After a five minute break at 9:26 p.m., Presiding
Officer McFarland reconvened the regular meeting.
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 93 -48 Providing for the
Submission to the Qualified Voters of the
Kodiak Island Borough the Question of the
Issuance of Nine Million Seven Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($9,700,000) of General
Obligation Bonds of the Kodiak Island
Borough to Pay the Costs of School and
Related Capital Improvements in the Kodiak
Island Borough at an Election in and for
the Kodiak Island Borough on October 5,
1993.
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -48
which, if adopted, incurred general bond indebtedness
to pay costs of planning, designing, acquiring,
installing and constructing school and related
capital improvements in the Borough.
GOULD, moved to advance
seconded by AUSTERMAN Ordinance No. 93 -48 to
public hearing on
July 15, 1993.
Mayor Selby presented the background on the need for
school bonds. He said there were bonds of $50
million available and only Kodiak and Juneau were
requesting funds. He explained that state law
provided 70 percent reimbursement and that the
remaining debt service of $2.9 million over 20 years
represented .32 mils. He said that $8.5 million was
allocated to new school construction and $1.2 million
to remodel and expand Ouzinkie School.
He noted that the need at the Ouzinkie School was
critical. He noted that all of the village schools
were new or expanded, except Ouzinkie School. He
told that the 15 -year old facility needed boiler
replacement, roof repair, and expanded space.
He noted that the additional elementary school
impacted the school system because there was the
potential to move the sixth grade class back to
elementary school to relieve pressure at the junior
high school.
RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -48
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At questions raised by Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor
Selby explained the positive affect because of the
loss of monies because the bonded indebtedness had
been paid. He indicated that debt service was added
in operating costs in the foundation formula
resulting in receiving higher reimbursements.
Mayor Selby responded to Presiding Officer
McFarland's question by giving a schedule of events
leading to final school construction.
He explained that general obligation bonds required a
vote of the people and pledged full faith and credit
of the Kodiak Island Borough to pay off the bonds
where revenue bonds did not require a vote of the
people as revenue was pledged from specific sources.
He added that the Borough's bond rating was high. He
noted that the process of selling the bonds was
approved by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Noes: None
FITZJEARL,
seconded by AUSTERMAN
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, Austerman,
Fitzjearl, Gould,
McFarland
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Ordinance No. 93 -49 Providing for the ORDINANCE
Submission to the Qualified Voters of the NO. 93 -49
Kodiak Island Borough the Question of the
Issuance of Nine Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($9,500,000) of General
Obligation Bonds of the Kodiak Island
Borough to Pay the Costs of Hospital and
Related Capital Improvements in the Kodiak
Island Borough at an Election in and for
the Kodiak Island Borough on October 5,
1993.
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -49
which, if adopted, incurred general bond indebtedness
to pay costs of planning, designing, acquiring,
installing and constructing hospital and related
capital improvements in the Kodiak Island Borough.
moved to advance
Ordinance No. 93 -49 to
public hearing on
July 15, 1993.
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VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Mayor Selby invited staff from Prochaska and
Associates to give a brief presentation.
Don Prochaska introduced Janis Vilums, architect, and
Steve Riley, Director of Design. He extended
appreciation to staff at the hospital for their
cooperation. He reported that the hospital was under
grossly undersized stress and unable to provide some
of the basic services. He recommended renovating and
expanding the hospital to meet current needs to allow
revenue generation for operations.
Janis Villums gave a synopsis of the use of the new
facility and explained that the desire was to create
a compact facility with maximized use.
Steve Riley gave an overview of bond figures. He
said a single project bid package was estimated at
$17.6 million and a phased three year project was
estimated at $18.1 million.
At questions raised, Don Prohaska said that the trend
to seek primary health care off Island caused lost
hospital revenue. He said the community could
support a modern facility that met health care needs.
He appreciated Mr. Chandlers' credibility in speaking
to the importance of maintaining a primary health
care facility.
Assemblymember Monroe thought it ironic that primary
health care was struggling when Kodiak was healthy
and open for business.
Presiding Officer McFarland appreciated the approach
taken by Prochaska and Associates and agreed to the
need to phase as practical. He submitted that a
hospital ad hoc committee would represent the
community at large and provide direction.
Assemblymember Fitzjearl thanked Prochaska and
Associates for information and knowledge brought to
Kodiak. She toured the hospital and agreed that
space was inadequate. She saw antiquated boilers,
staff working in cramped quarters, files in
bathrooms, sharing of staff lockers. She supported
the bond package because she was aware of the need.
Milligan, Monroe,
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
Gould, Hancock,
McFarland
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Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
AUSTERMAN,
seconded by GOULD
4
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None
Unanimous
3. Ordinance No. 93 -50 Placing the Question of ORDINANCE
Extending the Womens Bay Service Area on NO. 93 -50
the October 5, 1993 Ballot.
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -50
which, if adopted, extended Womens Bay Service Area
to include the portion of Sargent Creek Road which
extends from the end of Birch Circle toward Jack and
Lee Lakes.
Mayor Selby explained the ordinance placed on the
ballot the question of providing road service to
three homes within the service district accessed by a
road outside the service district.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
moved to advance
Ordinance No. 93 -50 to
public hearing on
July 15, 1993.
Ayes: Monroe, Austerman,
Fitzjearl, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
4. Ordinance No. 93 -10A Amending Ordinance No. ORDINANCE
93 -10 Fiscal Year 1994 Budget (Coastal NO. 93 -10A
Management Grant Receipt).
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -10A
which, if adopted, accepted State of Alaska grant
funds to implement the Kodiak Island Borough Coastal
Management Program and revise the Kodiak Island
Borough Coastal Management Plan.
FITZJEARL,
seconded by MONROE
moved to advance
Ordinance No. 93 -10A to
public hearing on
July 15, 1993.
Mayor Selby explained that $56,150 was received from
the coastal management grant program. He said that
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$24,150 was allocated to implement the Coastal Zone
Management Program and $32,000 was allocated to the
Comprehensive Plan and Coastal Zone Management Plan
update.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Austerman, Fitzjearl,
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
McFarland
5. Ordinance No. 93 -51 Rezoning U.S. Survey ORDINANCE
1826 From C -- Conservation To RD- -Rural NO. 93 -51
Development. (Generally Located in Zachar
Bay on the West Side of Kodiak Island)
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -51
which, if adopted, rezoned land consistent with the
type of development that private land owners want to
develop in remote areas of Kodiak Island.
GOULD,
seconded by MONROE
moved to advance
Ordinance No. 93 -51 to
public hearing upon
completion of Jon
Isaacs & Associates'
study of the Kodiak
Island Borough Coastal
Management Plan and its
incorporation into the
Kodiak Island Borough
Comprehensive Plan.
Assemblymember Hancock reaffirmed that all rural
development rezone requests be treated equally.
Assemblymember Fitzjearl was concerned that previous
rural development rezone requests were approved. She
agreed that all be treated equally and suggested a
case -by -case review.
Assemblymember Austerman favored a case -by -case
review but contended that postponement of previous
requests set a precedent to postpone future requests.
He favored postponement at first reading of the
ordinance.
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Presiding Officer McFarland felt that Assembly's
position was to set policy and the mechanical aspect
of rezones was a Planning and Zoning Commission
responsibility.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes:
Noes: Fitzjearl
MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No
6. Ordinance No. 93 -52 Rezoning 97.3 Acres of ORDINANCE
Land Comprising the Larsen Bay Airport From NO. 93 -52
R1-- Single - Family Residential To LI- -Light
Industrial. (Generally Located Near the
City of Larsen Bay on the West Side of
Kodiak Island)
Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 93 -52
which, if adopted, rezoned land consistent with the
objectives of the 1984 Larsen Bay Comprehensive Plan.
AUSTERMAN, moved to advance
seconded by FITZJEARL Ordinance No. 93 -52 to
public hearing on
July 15, 1993.
Mayor Selby explained that the rezone brought the
Larsen Bay Airport into conformance with Borough
code. He deferred to Linda Freed, Community
Development Department director.
At questions raised by Presiding Officer McFarland,
Director Freed stated that, as a measure to expedite
development, the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved a conditional use permit pending Assembly
approval.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
,
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
Austerman, McFarland
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Monroe,
Inc *nrman Fitzjearl,
McFarland
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D. OTHER ITEMS
Ayes:
Noes:
1. Peterson Elementary School 30% Drawings and
Specifications and 100% Asbestos Abatement
Documents.
MONROE,
seconded by GOULD
Mayor Selby stated that the Assembly and school board
reviewed the documents at a work session. He said
the Architectural Review Board (ARB) reviewed the
documents and recommended approval.
At a question raised by Assemblymember Fitzjearl,
Clerk Smith explained that one member of the ARB
objected because he felt the documents should be
considered by the Assembly as separate items.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS
B. REPORTS
None.
C. OTHER
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
moved to approve
the Peterson Elementary
School 30% drawings and
specifications and 100%
asbestos abatement
documents.
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, Austerman,
Fitzjearl, Gould,
McFarland
None
Unanimous
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required)
1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of
May 19, 1993.
Betty Sorinahil ]1, Hospital Advisory Board chairman,
was encouraged that Ordinance No. 93 -49 was adopted.
She mourned the loss of Pete Resoff, former City
OTHER ITEMS
PETERSON
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS
MINUTES OF OTHER
MEETINGS
REPORTS
OTHER
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor and City Council member. She said Mr. Resoff
was vitally interested in the welfare of Kodiak, the
state and the world.
Assemblymember Milligan appreciated the diligence of
the Architectural Review Board in selecting Prochaska
and Associates to complete the hospital study.
Assemblymember Hancock encouraged public input
regarding the hospital to provide the tools necessary
to make an informed decision. She felt the bond
issues were tractable in that they provided maximum
benefit to the community with limited financial
incumbrance.
Director Freed assured Assemblymember Austerman that
rural development rezone information would be
available at the July 7, 1993 Planning and Zoning
Commission work session and that subsequent meetings
for public input were scheduled.
Assemblymember Fitzjearl felt the rural development
zoning issue was an Assembly responsibility because
the Assembly requested it.
She expressed condolences to the family of Pete
Resoff and echoed Betty Springhill's remarks.
After reading an ode about the United States of
America, she asked that the City and Borough unite to
provide a public celebration of Independence Day.
She wished all a safe and happy celebration.
Assemblymember Gould extended happy birthday wishes
to his wife.
Presiding Officer McFarland requested staff to
prepare a letter to National Marine Fisheries
expressing concern that meetings were scheduled in
Anchorage at a time when many were fishing. He
contended that the stellar sea lion issue had serious
implications.
He proposed a hospital ad hoc committee be
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hospital concept. He said the concept of the
committee was to evaluate the study and prepare
written direction to the Assembly on the conceptual
feasibility of the hospital remodel. He felt it was
important that the committee represent a cross -
section of the community and named the following as
members: Robin Heinrichs, Ron Chase, Jim Fisk, John
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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Burt, Bob Hatcher, Tom Sweeney, Donene Tweeten, Linda
Kozak, Betty Springhill, Jeri Jensen and JoAnne
Dempke. He appointed Steve Hobgood,
Engineering /Facilities Director, and Donna Smith,
Borough Clerk, as ex- officio staff members.
He asked that the ad hoc committee meet before July
15, 1993, to report in writing their consensus and
recommendations of the concept.
There was general Assembly concurrence that the
committee would be beneficial in establishing a
direction.
Presiding Officer McFarland extended condolences to
the Pete Resoff family. He felt that history
disappeared when valuable members of the community
were lost.
Presiding Officer McFarland announced the Assembly
would meet in work session on Thursday, July 8th, at
7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room, and regular
meeting on Thursday, July 15th, at 7:30 p.m. in the
assembly chambers.
GOULD, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT
seconded by FITZJEARL
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
There being no further business to come before the
Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
Borough Clerk
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