1993-11-18 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
November 18, 1993
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly was held November 18, 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 Reverend Earl Clark of
the Community Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
There were present: ROLL CALL
Jack McFarland, Presiding
Alan Austerman John Burt
Gordon Gould Suzanne Hancock
Mike Milligan
absent:
Mary Monroe
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Jerome Selby, Mayor
Donna Smith CMC, Clerk
Linda Freed, Community Development Department
Karlton Short, Finance Director
Judi Nielsen, Deputy Clerk
Assemblymember Monroe was out -of -town on vacation and
asked to be excused.
GOULD, moved to excuse
seconded by AUSTERMAN Assemblymember Monroe.
VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE Unanimous
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
GOULD, moved to approve
seconded by AUSTERMAN the agenda as
submitted.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes: Austerman, Burt, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
Noes: None
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
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Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Student of the Month
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Monroe
Unanimous
Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Student of the Month
Award to Lane Schmelzenbach, a senior at Kodiak High
School.
Mayor Selby presented the Outstanding Contribution
Award from the Alaska Municipal League to Patrick
Carlson, Borough Assessor.
Mr. Carlson thanked the Assembly and Mayor Selby for
providing clear guidance.
A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing
Dell Jackson, owner of Jackson's Mobile Home Park,
spoke to Ordinance No. 93 -63 and thanked the Assembly
and Planning and Zoning Commission for the process.
He questioned the 3,000 square foot minimum lot size
and 50 percent maximum lot coverage requirements. He
felt a second look at the ordinance was in order.
Presiding Officer McFarland advised that
Mr. Jackson's question would be answered during
discussion on the ordinance.
B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda
Karlton Short, Finance Director, thanked Clerk Smith
and staff for assistance in preparing the bonds
ordinance and resolution.
Pam Foreman, Kodiak Island Hospital representative,
spoke for Edmon Myers, hospital administrator. She
reported that the hospital's updated financial report
evidenced a $150,000 gain during the past year. She
said, however, that low collections were anticipated
from November through January so revenue and expenses
would be watched closely. She said negotiations with
the orthopedic surgeon were progressing and
anticipated an early January 1994 hire. She expected
the hospital to be integrated into the Borough's
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
STUDENT OF THE
MONTH
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
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computer accounting system by July, 1994. In closing,
she reported that the hospital and the Mental Health
Center were working jointly with the state to
establish three or four mental health treatment beds
at the hospital.
At the request of Assemblymember Gould, Ms. Foreman
reported that the annual medicare /medicaid survey
conducted by the state in September, 1993 revealed
level A and level B deficiencies at the care center.
She was pleased to state that the subsequent survey
documented the deficiencies were corrected and the
care center passed with a clean bill of health.
Ms. Foreman explained to Assemblymember Burt that the
hospital currently operated in the black.
Assemblymember Milligan asked for a comparison of
financial patterns to previous years. Ms. Foreman
stated it was a strange year and reiterated the
necessity to watch from November to January to hold
on to a positive bottom line.
Assemblymember Austerman understood that all
orthopedic equipment was previously sold and asked
for a replacement cost. He asked if the contract
with the orthopedic surgeon was negotiated as an
employee of the hospital or self - employed.
Ms. Foreman understood the orthopedic surgeon was
self - employed but guaranteed a minimum income over a
two -year period. She said the surgeon reimbursed the
hospital for billings and office space. She was
unable to answer questions regarding equipment.
Assemblymember Austerman clarified his request for
the list of the equipment sold, even that donated,
and the cost for replacement. Ms. Foreman hoped to
have the requested information to the Assembly at the
next work session as well as the guaranteed salary of
the orthopedic surgeon if negotiations were complete.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assemblymember Gould, Hospital Advisory Board
representative, appreciated Ms. Foreman's report. He
added that items in Ms. Foreman's report were
discussed at an advisory board meeting.
Assemblymember Milligan attended the Alaska Municipal
League (AML) Conference in Kenai. He said
legislators were met by protestors picketing the Open
Meetings Act. He reported that KIB Resolution No.
93 -35 was adopted at AML and KIB Resolution No. 93 -36
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
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was not. Because of the involved process, he
appreciated Mayor Selby's tenacity in submitting
resolutions. He said it was good to meet with
legislators, commissioners, and governor candidates.
He felt the Kenai community was independent and
economically diverse and was pleased the conference
was held in a small community.
Presiding Officer McFarland explained that elected
officials and community leaders from throughout the
state attended the conference. He said discussion
was fruitful in that concerns of other communities
were shared regarding building another ocean -going
ferry, unfunded federal and state mandates, municipal
assistance and revenue sharing, and AML platforms to
be considered by legislators. He felt the high
participation was due to the fact the convention was
held in a different community and members were
interested in visiting other areas in Alaska.
PUBLIC HEARING 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. 93 -65 Providing for the Issuance ORDINANCE
of General Obligation Bonds of the Kodiak Island NO. 93 -65
Borough in the Aggregate Principal Amount of
$19,200,000 to Pay the Costs of Hospital and
School Capital Improvements in the Borough,
Fixing Certain Details of Such Bonds, Providing
for the Form and Manner of Their Sale, and
Pledging the Full Faith and Credit of the
Borough to the Payment Thereof.
Presented for consideration was Ordinance
No. 93 -65 which, if adopted, authorized the issuance
and sale of not to exceed $19,200,000 aggregate
principal of general obligation bonds of the Borough
to be sold to provide funds to pay a portion of the
capital costs of the School Projects and Hospital
Project, to pay the costs of issuance of the bonds,
including the bond insurance premium, if any, and to
fix certain details of the bonds.
AUSTERMAN, moved to adopt
seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 93 -65.
Mayor Selby explained the ordinance authorized the
sale of $19,200,000 of bonds and the companion
Resolution-No. 93 -38 approved the sale. He commended
Karl Short, Finance Director, for preparing the bond
package and negotiating the cost of the bond sale at
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$42,000 less than the proposed cost. In addition, he
said the interest rate fell five basis points and
decreased the payback by the community by $28,000.
He distributed a chart prepared by Director Short
that defined the trend in interest rates for the past
ten years.
Presiding Officer McFarland opened the public
hearing.
John Witteveen, Superintendent of Schools, urged the
Assembly to adopt Ordinance No. 93 -65. He affirmed
that 73 percent of the voters supported the bond
issue because they recognized overcrowded classroom
conditions and the need to expand and build a new
elementary school. He appreciated the work of those
involved in securing the project approved for 70
percent reimbursement from the state.
Presiding Officer McFarland closed the public hearing
and reconvened the regular meeting.
At questions raised by Assemblymember Burt, Mayor
Selby explained that all costs of the sale were
incorporated into the $19,200,000. The $19,200,000
would be invested and interest gained would be placed
in the bond pay -back fund.
Mayor Selby responded to Assemblymember Burt's
question about reimbursement for the hospital by the
state by saying he was advised by Shelby Stastny,
State Office of Management and Budget director, that
the $4 million requested for fiscal year 1995 was in
the governor's draft budget but it was not guaranteed
to be there when presented to the legislature. He
anticipated receiving the final decision in January
or February 1994 when the budget was presented.
Assemblymember Milligan asked for an outline of the
bond selling procedure. Mayor Selby responded that
after sale of the bonds the funds were invested in
accordance with the Kodiak Island Borough investment
policy until projects began. He said that Director
Short had a good rapport with investment companies
that resulted in average earnings around four
percent. Mayor Selby said interest earnings were the
first source to pay the debt service and if
insufficient, funds were taken from the general fund
and set the mil rate.
There was general discussion regarding pay back of
the bonds. It was explained the tax rate to pay back
the bonds was the assessment rate the Assembly sets
each year. The interest earnings would be the source
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for paying back the funds; if insufficient, the
source was general funds. Mil rate increases were
impacted by how much funds were transferred from the
general fund. It was estimated that one mil for the
hospital bond and one -third mil for the school bond
was needed. Mayor Selby was confident there would
not be a 1/3 mil rate increase but the actual
increase was unknown. He would know in six months
what the mil levy would be but could not predict the
levy for the next twenty years.
Assemblymember Austerman found remodeling the
hospital more palatable than building a new hospital
on a new site and noted the need for good medical
services.
Assemblymember Hancock felt it was necessary to
continue to push for the 70 percent reimbursement.
Assemblymember Milligan agreed with the comments of
Assemblymember Austerman and felt the hospital
renovation was a well thought -out phased approach
that utilized an existing asset.
Presiding Officer McFarland had no reservations and
encouraged the Assembly to understand future hospital
design funding needs.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. 93 -66 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE
Borough Code Chapter 17.13 C -- Conservation NO. 93 -66
Zoning District, Chapter 17.06 Definitions, and
Chapter 17.67 Conditional Use Permits.
Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -66
which, if adopted, amended Kodiak Island Borough Code
to balance density of development, resource
protection and economic development.
AUSTERMAN,
seconded by MILLIGAN
Mayor Selby deferred to
Austerman, Burt, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
Monroe, McFarland
None
Monroe
Unanimous
moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 93 -66.
Linda Freed, Community
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Development Department Director, for a staff report.
Director Freed addressed both Ordinance No. 93 -66 and
Ordinance No. 93 -67, reporting that staff was
directed to work with the Planning and Zoning
Commission to develop revisions to the conservation
district and rural development district as a result
of the number of rural development rezone requests in
remote areas. She said this fourth draft presented
by the Commission was developed after strong input by
individuals and organizations in the community. She
summarized changes to the conservation district that
were generally less restrictive than the provisions
in the current rural development district. She noted
that the Borough attorney reviewed the regulations
and recommended minor word changes.
Presiding Officer McFarland opened the public
hearing.
Clarence Selig, Koniag, Inc. shareholder and board
member, read a letter stating that the amended
conservation zoning district was appropriate to
Koniag's future land use requests. He said Koniag,
Inc. felt a need to look at proposed amendments to
rural development and conservation zoning districts
to identify beneficial and detrimental effects on
projected land use. He reported Koniag, Inc. had
four rezone requests postponed and requested that, as
a large land owner, fair and equal treatment of
present and future land requests was needed. He
noted that Presiding Officer McFarland stated that
conditional use permits would be processed at the
Planning and Zoning Commission level, thus removing
the possibility of any political or special interest
actions. He said Koniag, Inc. wished to work closely
with the Borough in future applications for land use
requests, site planning, and conditional use permits.
Tony Drabek, Natives of Kodiak, Inc. representative,
stated that Natives of Kodiak owned approximately
22,000 acres of conservation zoned property on
Afognak Island that was managed by Koncor Forest
Products Company. He announced that Natives of
Kodiak, Inc. supported amendments to the conservation
and rural development zoning districts and
respectfully urged adoption of the ordinances.
Ann Barker, setnet operator on the south end of
Kodiak, spoke with Linda Freed and understood the
revisions brought her non - conforming site into
conformance with code. She felt that commercial
setnet operations were acceptable development in
remote areas and asked why the need for postponement.
She asked whether the Jon Issacs and Associates study
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would change the intent of the language for setnet
sites.
In responding to Ms. Barker, Assemblymember Gould
felt that setnet sites were operated illegally for
years and hoped for language in the code that would
not open the flood gates for other lodges and more
intense use. He felt the Jon Isaacs and Associates
study would have an impact on lodges and conditions
for issuing conditional use permits. He felt that
conditional use permits should be part of a zoning
request that should be decided at the elected
official level and not by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. He announced it was his intention to
request postponement until the completion of the
study, but he did not see setnet sites changing.
Ms. Barker felt it was critical that setnet sites not
be limited to small city size lots. She said the
need was for set backs that take marine nature into
consideration.
DeWitt Fields operated setnet sites on a ten -year
lease with the state, with headquarters located on
patented land.
Bill Barker, setnet operator on the south end of
Kodiak, was involved throughout the process and
appreciated input to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. He said the Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act set the 100' X 80' setnet lot size and
it was virtually impossible to meet set backs and
still run a viable business under the old
regulations. He stated his lot and building location
were in violation and changes to the code were
sufficient to bring him into compliance.
Tony Drabek was curious if the Jon Isaacs and
Associates study would satisfy concerns regarding
development of lodges and a quantitative measure of
the capacity of each bay to which Presiding Officer
McFarland replied no. Mr. Drabek contended the
ordinance was crafted after intense work on the part
of the Planning and Zoning Commission and saw no
reason to postpone.
Presiding officer McFarland closed the public hearing
and reconvened the regular meeting.
Assemblymember Milligan agreed there was considerable
input and felt that each concern would be addressed
on a case -by -case basis. He felt the study may not
be a tool to solve all issues.
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Assemblymember Austerman agreed the study did not
answer all questions but provided a background for
decision making. He hoped for a methodology to
determine cumulative affect on small islands and bays
prior to actual damage taking place.
Assemblymember Gould was concerned that future
information indicating a need to rezone would cause
the Borough financial burden.
In response to Assemblymember Gould's questions,
Director Freed read from the attorney's opinion
stating the enactment of less restrictive zoning
regulations which encourage development today could
make it more difficult for the Assembly to enact more
restrictive regulations in the future.
In response to a request from Ms. Barker, Director
Freed gave an outline of scheduled meetings for
coastal management program revisions. She encouraged
public participation because without input, studies
were of little value.
Assemblymember Gould continued by saying it was
premature to adopt the ordinance at this time when
the Borough was spending monies to gather information
as a guide.
GOULD,
seconded by MILLIGAN
A s
moved to postpone
Ordinance No. 93 -66 to
the 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 Milligan appreciated discussion but
felt the study was given an inordinate amount of
weight.
Assemblymember Gould felt that zoning districts were
being liberalized and contended that granting
conditional use permits gave the Planning and Zoning
Commission too much power. He felt the Borough had
the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of sensible
planning instead of allowing the Island to be planned
by greed.
Assemblymember Hancock opposed postponement and
contended that those who work, live, and recreate in
an area determined growth.
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Assemblymember Austerman rebuffed Assemblymember
Gould's remarks by saying the present rural
development zoning was created but could not be
enforced. He reiterated that enforcement should be
planned before creating new regulations.
Assemblymember Milligan felt the conditional use
permit process limited abuse.
Presiding Officer McFarland suggested adopting the
ordinance because Jon Issacs needed some focus for
the study from the Assembly. He added that the study
would be tool to measure land use and conditional use
permits. He pointed out that if an issue became
controversial at the Planning and Zoning Commission
level, it would come before the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes: Gould
Noes: Burt, Hancock,
Milligan, Austerman,
McFarland
Absent: Monroe
MOTION FAILED 1 Aye, 5 Noes
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Austermah,
Burt, McFarland
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
After a ten minute recess at 9:03 p.m., Presiding
Officer McFarland reconvened the regular meeting.
C. Ordinance No. 93 -67 Amending Kodiak Island
Borough Code Chapter 17.14 Rural Development
District.
Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -67
which, if adopted, amended Kodiak Island Borough Code
to balance density of development, resource
protection and economic development.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -67
P44. .46
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
9
GOULD, moved to adopt
seconded by AUSTERMAN Ordinance No. 93 -67.
Linda Freed, Community Development Department
Director, explained that the revised rural
development zoning district allowed commercial
guiding and outfitting activities and related
structures for no more than 15 clients. She said the
revision lessened set back requirements consistent
with conservation district, allowing development
closer to marine waters.
Presiding Officer McFarland opened the public
hearing.
Clarence Selig, Koniag Inc. shareholder and board
member, referenced his previous position.
Presiding Officer McFarland closed the public hearing
and reconvened the regular meeting.
Assemblymember Austerman favored adoption to allow
time to research the legal aspect of abolishing rural
development on properties previously rezoned.
Assemblymember Gould noted his previous comments
because he believed adoption of the ordinance was
premature.
Hancock, Milligan,
Austerman, Burt,
McFarland
Noes: Gould
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 1 No
D. Ordinance No. 93 -68 Rezoning Land in the Port
Lions Watershed From C -- Conservation To W --
Watershed. (Sections 11 and 12, of T27S, R23W,
and S -1/4 Section 34 and S -1/4 Section 35 of
T26S, R23W, Seward Meridian Total 1,600 Acres)
Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -68
which, if adopted, rezoned land in the Port Lions
watershed to protect and regulate the municipal water
supply and prohibit all other land uses not
compatible with maintenance of the watershed.
ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -68
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AUSTERMAN, moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 93 -68.
seconded by MILLIGAN
Mayor Selby explained that key sections of the
watershed were not included in the original zoning.
He said the City of Port Lions requested the rezone,
which was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Presiding Officer McFarland called for public
testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the
regular meeting.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Hancock, Milligan,
Austerman, Burt, Gould,
McFarland
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
E. Ordinance No. 93 -10D Amending Ordinance
No. 93 -10 Fiscal Year 1994 Budget to Accept a
$350,000 Grant from the State of Alaska
Department of Health and Social Services,
Division of Administrative Services, for
Building Renovation of the Mental Health Center
Community Support Services Facility.
Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -10D
which, if adopted, accepted State of Alaska,
Department of Health and Social Services, funds to
provide Mental Health Center facilities renovation.
AUSTERMAN, moved to adopt
seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 93 -10D.
Mayor Selby explained the grant was slated for
renovation of the mental health dormitory. He said
the renovation, originally projected at $900,000, was
started in the 1980's and the grant allowed
completion of some of the originally projected work.
He anticipated a continued useful life of the
building at 15 -20 years.
Presiding Officer McFarland called for public
testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the
regular meeting.
ORDINANCE
NO. 93 -10D
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Assemblymember Austerman did not favor continued
funding for renovation but felt use of state funds
was more palatable.
There was general discussion regarding the amount of
funds expended per unit and Americans With
Disabilities Act requirements.
Assemblymember Milligan was uneasy about putting
additional money into the building but felt the
clients were part of the community and that was a
healthy and positive aspect of the structure of the
community.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Milligan, Gould,
Hancock, McFarland
Noes: Austerman, Burt
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 2 Noes
MESSAGES PROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM
MAYOR
Mayor Selby reported on meetings held during the
Alaska Municipal League conference and commended
Assemblymembers who attended on a job well done. He
said all agenda resolutions, changes to the policy
statement and other important items were adopted. He
said the new ocean -going ferry took extra effort and
was pleased it was accomplished. He said that as
funding tightened, it was important for Alaskans to
unify and move forward together to maintain what has
been won.
He reported that the AML investment pool return was
30 million and surpassed all but one short term
mutual fund in the country.
He reported that the decision to designate ten
percent of Exxon Valdez Settlement funds to Kodiak
Parks was remanded by the Department of Natural
Resources. He said there would be a candidate
process and with reasonable criteria Kodiak could do
better than ten percent.
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
A. Ordinance No. 93 -63 Repealing and Re- enacting ORDINANCE
Kodiak Island Borough Code Chapter 17.26 Mobile NO. 93 -63
Home Parks.
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Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -63
which, if adopted, amended Kodiak Island Borough Code
to simplify regulations applicable to mobile home
parks and ensure consistency with other sections of
Title 17 in that mobile home parks were developed and
maintained to provide a safe, sanitary, affordable
housing option for Kodiak Island Borough residents.
The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 93 -63 was before
the Assembly.
Linda Freed, Community Development Department
Director, was asked to answer questions previously
raised by Dell Jackson. Director Freed stated the
3,000 square foot minimum lot size and 50 percent
maximum lot coverage were in the code since 1984.
She said the Commission felt the requirements were
appropriate to set standards and provide adequate
housing.
Director Freed responded to Assemblymember Burt's
questions in that Rasmussen's Trailer Court was
designed to meet the 1984 requirements and provided
20 percent storage and a playground area. She
explained that if several mobile homes were removed
from a park and when a home was destroyed by more
than 50 percent of the replacement value, the owner
was required to conform to new regulations.
HANCOCK,
seconded by AUSTERMAN
moved to amend
by deleting Section
17.26.110.
Assemblymember Hancock agreed with comments of
Mr. Perez at the November 4, 1993 Assembly meeting
that six foot sight obscuring fencing around mobile
home parks was unwarranted.
Assemblymember Gould felt that the Commission's
recommendation was well thought -out and agreed with
the requirements. He noted that shrubbery and trees
provided adequate fencing.
Director Freed clarified that the Commission felt the
current code was vague because it stated the
Commission may require a wall or hedge. She said the
changes gave specifics and a clear guideline.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes: Austerman, Burt,
Hancock
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Absent:
MOTION FAILED
AUSTERMAN,
seconded by HANCOCK
Noes: Gould, Milligan,
McFarland
Monroe
3 Ayes, 3 Noes
moved to amend
Section 17.26.110 by
deleting the existing
wording in that section
and replacing the
wording with the old
section which says that
the Commission may
require that a fence,
wall or hedge be
established and
maintained between a
mobile home park and
any other lot if there
is enough public
comment to warrant
such.
Assemblymember Gould felt the intent of the
Commission was clarification. He contended that
screening deterred diminished property values.
Assemblymember Austerman felt the screening
requirement discriminated against a specific class of
property owner.
Assemblymember Hancock agreed with Assemblymember
Austerman and felt that screening requirements should
be determined on an individual basis.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes: Burt, Hancock,
Milligan, Austerman
Noes: Gould, McFarland
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 2 Noes
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED
Ayes:
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Milligan, Austerman,
Burt, McFarland
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
A. BID AWARDS
1.
AUSTERMAN,
seconded by MILLIGAN
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
1
2. Contract No.
Installation
MILLIGAN,
seconded by AUSTERMAN
None
Monroe
Unanimous
Contract No. 93 -02 -A Peterson Elementary
School Rehabilitation Architectural/
Engineering Services.
moved to approve
Contract No. 93 -02 -A
with GDM, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed
$122,327.10.
Mayor Selby stated this amendment to the original
contract was for radon mitigation, asbestos abatement
monitoring, removal of underground storage tank, lead
and copper testing of water and drainage problems.
He explained the funds were covered by the original
$4.2 million appropriated.
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Austerman,
Burt, McFarland
None
Monroe
Unanimous
93 -54 Tsunami Siren
, Karluk, Akhiok, Larsen Bay.
moved to award
Contract No. 93 -54 to
Gallagher Electric of
Palmer, Alaska in an
amount not to exceed
$7,060.
Mayor Selby reported that two bids were received and
Gallagher Electric was the low bidder. He said the
Borough was fortunate in that costs were saved
because Mr. Gallagher had traveled to Kodiak to hunt.
NEW BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -02 -A
CONTRACT
NO. 93 -54
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There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Hancock, Milligan,
Austerman, Burt, Gould,
McFarland
3. Contract No. 93 -60 Communication Equipment CONTRACT
to Integrate the Kodiak Island Hospital & NO. 93 -60
Care Center with Kodiak Island Borough
Computer Services.
MILLIGAN, moved to award
seconded by AUSTERMAN Contract No. 93 -60 to
JMJ Corporation of
Tukwilea, Washington in
an amount not to exceed
$17,529 and Frontier
Micro Systems of
Kodiak, Alaska in an
amount not to exceed
$12,023.
Mayor Selby explained the intent was to integrate the
hospital into the Borough accounting system by
July 1, 1994. He said the bid was structured to
allow selection at the best price.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes: Milligan, Austerman,
Burt, Gould, Hancock,
McFarland
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 93 -38 Relating to the RESOLUTION
Issuance and Sale of $9,265,000 of General NO. 93 -38
Obligation Bonds, 1993 Series A, and
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$9,935,000 of General Obligation Bonds,
1994 Series A, Authorized by Ordinance No.
93 -65; Fixing the Date, Terms, Maturities
and Interest Rates for Said Bonds;
Providing for the use and Application of
the Proceeds of Said Bonds; and Approving
the Execution of a Contract of Purchase and
Related Matters.
Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 93 -38
which, if adopted, sets the maturity dates, interest
rates, provides for the use of proceeds, approves
execution of a purchase contract and other related
matters of the bonds sale.
MILLIGAN, moved to adopt
seconded by AUSTERMAN Resolution No. 93 -38.
Mayor Selby said the resolution authorized signing
the sales agreement that consummated the prelithinary
commitment of all the purchasers to buy the bonds at
the rate set. He said the rates were set in the
resolution and anticipated an average net yield of
5.45 percent over 20 years. He thanked Finance
Director Karl Short and Clerk Donna Smith.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Austerman, Burt, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
D. OTHER ITEMS
MILLIGAN, •
seconded by GOULD
moved to approve
Contract No. 93 -61
Memorandum of Agreement
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
OTHER ITEMS
1. Contract No. 93 -61 Counseling and Related CONTRACT
Services for the Kodiak Island Borough NO. 93 -61
School District Special Education Program.
(KIBSD Memorandum of Agreement No. 934 -39)
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VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
MILLIGAN,
seconded by BURT
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
4
None
Monroe
5,
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
No. 934 -39 between the
Kodiak Island Borough
Mental Health Center
and the Kodiak Island
Borough School District
in an amount not to
exceed $11,750.
Mayor Selby explained this was a continuation of
ongoing services.
Austerman, Burt, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
2. Contract No. 93 -62 Providing Consulting CONTRACT
Services to the Salmon Industry Advisory NO. 93 -62
Board.
moved to approve
Contract No. 93 -62 with
Denby Lloyd in an
amount not to exceed
$8,000.
Mayor Selby explained the consultation contract was
requested by the salmon fishing industry and their
recommended choice was Denby Lloyd. He said the
organizational meeting of the board was set to
discuss the Cook Inlet intercept problem. He said
the contract required a monthly written report.
It was understood that Mr. Lloyd would work with
advice from the board and a future request for a
second consultant with specific expertise was
potentially necessary.
Gould, Hancock,
Milligan, Austerman,
Burt, McFarland
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MOTION CARRIED
Unanimous
3. Contract No. 93 -63 Authorizing the Advance CONTRACT
of $50,000 of Matching Funds for the Alaska NO. 93 -63
Department of Commerce and Economic
Development Matching Grant Program Grant to
Develop Value -Added Products from Fishing
Offal.
AUSTERMAN, moved to approve
seconded by MILLIGAN Contract No. 93 -63 with
the Kodiak Chamber of
Commerce in an amount
not to exceed $50,000.
Mayor Selby said the request was from the Kodiak
Chamber of Commerce. He said assistance from the
National Marine Fisheries Service and an in -kind
donation from the equipment manufacturer allowed a
test case to determine the ability to create high
grade fish meal. He said the Borough would be
reimbursed at the time the fish meal was sold.
Assemblymember Austerman felt the contract was an
economic development tool benefiting the community.
Assemblymember Burt did not feel it was an
appropriate use of Borough money.
Dave Woodruff called to express concern that the
local processing industry committed $10.5 million to
build a new waste reduction plant in Kodiak with the
intention of treat all fish waste coming out of
Kodiak fish processing plants. He reported that
federal mandates required the plant to be operating
by 1995.
Mayor Selby explained this was a pilot project
intended to produce an enhanced product from the new
plant. He said it was an opportunity to use high
tech equipment to produce a high quality meal
product.
Assemblymember Austerman understood the process
removed more bone and produced a valuable product.
When Assemblymember Gould stated he understood value
was added to the final product, Presiding Officer
McFarland noted that Wayne Stevens, Kodiak Chamber of
Commerce Director, nodded in the affirmative.
When Mayor Selby left the meeting at 10:27 p.m.;
Acting Mayor Linda Freed succeeded him.
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VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Hancock, Milligan,
Austerman, Gould,
McFarland
Noes: Burt
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
4. Contract No. 93 -64 Phase II Borough CONTRACT
Building Underground Storage Tank (UST) NO. 93 -64
Removal Project.
GOULD, moved to award
seconded by AUSTERMAN Contract No. 93 -64 with
Island Environmental
Services of Kodiak,
Alaska in an amount not
to exceed $39,832.
Acting Mayor Freed explained the emergency contract
was caused by the discovery of unexpected oil in the
Borough parking lot. She said immediate work was
necessary to rectify the situation. Ms. Freed noted
that some of the work required by the Department of
Environment Conservation could only be done by a
certified contractor based in Anchorage. Acting
Mayor Freed reported that a long -term correction
plan, including drilling downhill from the intake
pipe to determine the extent of the soil
contamination, was a separate contract forthcoming to
the Assembly.
Noes: None
Absent: Monroe
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Milligan, Austerman,
Burt, Gould, Hancock,
McFarland
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5. Hospital Advisory Board Member Resignation.
GOULD,
seconded by AUSTERMAN
Presiding Officer McFarland
Ms. Osborne and appreciated
commissions.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required)
A.
B.
1.
MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS
C. OTHER
1. Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board
Meeting of September 8, 1993.
2. Monashka Bay Road Service District Minutes
of October 27, 1993.
REPORTS
1. Engineering /Facilities Department November
1993 Project Update.
2. Resource Management Office November 1993
Status Report
CITIZENS COMMENT
None.
moved to accept the
resignation of Jane
Osborne from the
Hospital Advisory
Board.
extended thanks to
all members of boards and
Austerman, Burt, Gould,
Hancock, Milligan,
McFarland
None
Monroe
Unanimous
Kodiak Island Hospital & Care Center
Advisory Board Resolution No. 93 -03.
HOSPITAL
ADVISORY Bt,.,xW
RESIGNATION
INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALF
MINUTES OF uPHEI
MEETINGS
REPORTS
OTHER
CITIZEN
COMMENTS
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ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Hancock appreciated the care and
concern of staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Assemblymember Gould extended special thanks to Betty
Fitzjearl for three years as an Assemblymember and
said she was missed. He noted his intent to ask for
reconsideration of Ordinance No. 93 -66.
Assemblymember Milligan appreciated the efforts of
the salmon industry and felt the ability to reach a
consensus complimented their involvement.
Assemblymember Austerman noted prior discussion of a
state grant for a cumulative aspect type of study.
Acting Mayor Freed explained time was spent modifying
the original grant in order to insert the Kodiak
Island Borough's interest in the grant. She worked
with DNR and Bristol Bay Coastal Resource Area to
modify the grant application before it goes to the
federal government on December 1, 1993. If approved,
funding would be available in 1995.
When Assemblymember Austerman questioned the legality
of rural development zoning and the possibility of
abolishing present rural development zonings,
Presiding Officer McFarland suggested the discussion
be held during a work session.
Assemblymember Austerman noted that the dollar value
of oil was down to $13 per barrel. He considered
time spent in Juneau to protect what legislative
gains was needed.
He welcomed the Lions Club convention to Kodiak and
acknowledged presence of past assessor Wayne Haerer.
Presiding Officer McFarland announced that Clerk
Smith would be on vacation November 22 -24, 1993.
Presiding Officer McFarland congratulated Pat
Carlson, saying it was a proud honor for the Borough
to have an assessor who was nominated for the award.
He appreciated the Borough's quality staff.
Presiding Officer McFarland announced the Kodiak
Island Borough Assembly will meet in a work session
on Tuesday, November 30, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. in the
borough conference room, and a regular meeting on
Thursday, December 2, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. in the
assembly chambers.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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MILLIGAN,
seconded by GOULD
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN
ATTEST:
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Borough Clerk
Corrected & Approved: 12/16/93
moved to adjourn.
Unanimous voice vote
There being no further business to come befo a the
Assembly, the meeting adjou- ed a 10:20 p.mi
g Offic
ar
ADJOURNMENT
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