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1997-02-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held February 20, 1997 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 Ned Ortiz of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Tom Abell Bob Johnson Mike Milligan Gary Stevens Wayne Stevens absent: Tuck Bonney comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC /AAE, Clerk Connie Lanahan, Records Manager Linda Freed, Community Development Director Steve Hobgood, Engineering /Facilities Director Karl Short, Finance Director Assemblymember Bonney was ill and asked to be excused. G. STEVENS, moved to excuse seconded by M. MILLIGAN Assemblymember Bonney. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF AGENDA JOHNSON, moved to approve seconded by MILLIGAN the agenda VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Unanimous voice vote REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXII Page 115 APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Meeting of February 6, 1997. MILLIGAN, seconded by G. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month moved to approve the minutes of February 6, 1997. Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Student of the Month Award to Alexandria Christiansen, a junior at Old Harbor School. B. Proclamation Unanimous voice vote Mayor Jerome Selby proclaimed March 1997 Women's History Month, recognizing American women for having contributed to the opening and founding of our State. He urged the Borough citizens to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the role women play in our lives. The award was presented to Kathryn D. Martin, Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center representative. C. PRESENTATION Mayor Selby said he had a presentation to award later in the meeting when the receiver of the presentation was present. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Edward Lindsey expressed his disapproval for his involuntary committal to the Kodiak Island Hospital and requested the billing he received be forgiven. He also requested a letter apologizing. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda Kathy Colwell, Horseshoe Lake property owner, was concerned about the disposal of land in the Beaver Lake area. She read prepared comments as to why the property should not be sold: 1) that it was zoned Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXII Page 116 public lands and should be held in trust to be used by the public; 2) no environmental study had been done that supported further development without harming the environment; and 3) the Borough needed to demonstrate good local planning for environmentally - sensitive areas. She explained the intent of the citizens of the area to create an organization that addressed issues and looked forward to working with the Assembly before any action was taken. Assemblymember Milligan asked if the residents were aware that greenbelts usually raised property taxes. Ms. Colwell told of her submittal of a plan with buffer zones as greenbelt depths around lakes in the area needed studying. Ellen Cloudy, Selief Lane resident, stated the definition of greenbelt in Kodiak did not include trees. She pointed to Doneen Tweeten's letter in the Kodiak Daily Mirror that stated the sale of six lots would not take care of our education funding woes, but development could ruin the lake. It was also her intention to work with the Planning & Zoning Commission. COMMITTEE REPORTS Assemblymember Milligan reported on the Hospital Advisory Board meeting where the lease agreement with Providence was discussed and a recommendation formulated. He noted increases in the budget due to the move into the new facility. A presentation from District Attorney Steve Wallace was given with a proposal for a more professional approach to rape response. Assemblymember Abell apologized for not attending the last two K -8 Housing meetings due to illness and being out of town. He announced a community meeting would be scheduled to discuss the recommended solution. PUBLIC HEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Resolution No. 97 -07 Approving a Lease Agreement RESOLUTION for the Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Center NO. 97 -07 Between the Kodiak Island Borough and the Sisters of Providence in Washington Doing Business As Providence Health System in Alaska. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING Volume XXII Page 117 Presented for consideration was Resolution 97 -07 that, if adopted, approved the lease agreement between Kodiak Island Borough and Providence Health System in Alaska. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by W. STEVENS Resolution No. 97 -07. Mayor Selby introduced the lease negotiation team that included himself; Ed Myers, LHS administrator; Wayne Stevens; Joel Bolger, Borough attorney; and Karl Short; Borough finance director. The lease reduced the financial exposure but retained a great deal of control. Providence's mission statement of quality care reflects their willingness to invest in the community with expanded and improved health care on the Island. Mayor Selby elaborated on the provisions in the lease whereby the Borough continues to own the facility and equipment; continues to purchase equipment annually; receives a monthly lease payment; and receives an up- front payment of two million dollars. Providence has total responsibility for operating the hospital with the incentive to make a reasonable profit with a cap as an incentive to not raise rates; to provide year- end financial statements; to provide medical education programs; to finance operating costs; and continue services at the present level or higher. The lease provides procedures for termination by either party; provisions for subleasing; and transferring of supplies. The current union contract with the hospital staff would be honored by Providence, with the only change being in the retirement program due to two different corporations. Providence would accept the years of service towards vesting, which means no loss to employees. There would be no reduction in staff for the first six months. Providence agreed to the following: to hold the Borough harmless from operation of hospital lawsuits; to provide a staff person and office space for the Foundation; to include one member from the Hospital Advisory Board and one member from the medical staff on their governing board; to allow community input; and to allow entry to premise for inspections to the facility. The actual transfer of the hospital from the Lutheran Homes Society contract to the Providence lease would occur April 21, 1997. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 118 At the request of Mayor Selby, Ed Myers said LHS was involved with the process and pointed out that from a community standpoint, this was one of the strongest leases for community oversight. He assessed it as a strong community partnership. He was aware that LHS did not have the presence in Alaska to service the community as Providence did. Karl Short was assured the lease would benefit the people of Kodiak. Joel Bolger summarized the legal aspects which entitled Borough residents to a stable fee, no liability for operating losses as a landlord, and a share in the profits. Providence demonstrated a willingness to grant a certain measure of control to the community through the advisory board, medical staff, administrator appointment, admissions, and to not hold the Borough liable for malpractice claims. Responding to Assemblymember Milligan, Mr. Bolger explained the term "for cause" was an event of default and gave as an example the tenants failure to pay rent. The term "without cause" meant not giving a reason. He reiterated the contract contained the language the Borough desired. Kate Fitzgerald, responsible for patient care, responded to a request for comments by reporting that Providence studied the current patient care at the hospital and were very complementary. Their approach would build on what was in place and how to improve with their vast amount of resources. Pam Foreman, director of Human Resources, reported that staff felt assured and comfortable that their jobs and the contract would be recognized. Mayor Selby summarized that the lease was very positive for the community in that people would be able to enter the health care system here and, if necessary, continue on to the best health care off - island at their direction. He emphasized that no rights of the patient were being reduced because the patient would be able to chose the hospital for care. Presiding Officer Heinrichs called for public testimony. Steve Avery, coordinator of chaplains' team, favored the lease agreement. Alice Knowles requested working together to strive to achieve the best quality affordable health care. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 119 Tom Hendel, Kodiak Electric Association Board chair, brought up the question of self - generation and urged clarification on that issue in that it remains with the Borough. Mary Monroe, Hospital Advisory Board member, noted the move into the new facility was accomplished with no down time in any of the services. Providence demonstrated a commitment to quality. The Hospital Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval of the agreement. Mark Withrow, chief of staff, recommended approval of the lease agreement although he heard apprehension from some medical staff. He would inform the Assembly if quality health care did not continue. When Assemblymember G. Stevens asked about the apprehension, Dr. Withrow said he thought the concern was that the agreement was not available earlier. He did not know what was disagreeable in the agreement. He wished one of the four that voted to postpone the agreement was present to express their views. Assemblymember G. Stevens was bothered that no one was present to voice their objections. Assemblymember Johnson said he had spoke to one of the doctors and asked him to voice his concerns at this meeting, but the doctor was not present. Dr. Withrow added the role of serving as physicians to this community would not change. Scott Arndt complimented Joel Bolger for an excellent document. At his question, Mayor Selby said that the two million dollars would be placed in a hospital fund to maintain, replace, and upgrade facility equipment. Mr. Arndt objected because he felt the funds should be used to pay back the school debt retirement fund. Mayor Selby responded to Mr. Arndt's inquiry about the cost of utilities by reporting that the engineer's estimate plus a safety net was in place. Mr. Arndt noted that the agreement allocated funds but did not address the energy grant retirement. He asked for clarification of rent payment and the depreciation schedule used for debt retirement. Mayor Selby said the agreement only showed monies deposited into a hospital fund because an ordinance would identify how the fund was established. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 120 Mr. Arndt felt the financial impact to the community was not addressed and that both the lease and the ordinance should be before the public at the same time for comments. He favored the lease while noting some inadequacies. He suggested postponement until the financial matters were clarified. Douglas Bruce, chief executive for Providence Health Systems in Alaska, expressed pleasure in partnering with the Borough as an opportunity to send Providence's message in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. He thanked those involved in the negotiations for allowing Providence to serve in the partnership. He clarified that a decision for a service in the community would be examined for all motivations as it was very important for all of the facilities in Alaska. He introduced Quinn McKenna and Dr. Aaron Wolf as being available to respond to any questions. Dr. Wolf assured Assemblymember Johnson that the medical staff would have control over procedures. Mr. Bruce added that the by -laws ensured that the organized medical staff would be independent and would dictate the standards and quality of care individually. William Rehm phoned to recommend postponement so the three doctors who expressed opposition could be heard. Assemblymember G. Stevens asked Dr. Wolf for his insight as to why seven of eleven doctors could not support the lease. Dr. Wolf said several doctors expressed apprehension that Providence would mandate changes in by -laws that would affect them. He emphasized the only change was from a LHS board to a Providence board. He assured the Assembly that the doctors in Kodiak were individuals and would function as such. Paul Zimmer, Kodiak physician, was not present for the vote at the staff meeting but supported the lease. He noted some physicians in Kodiak were relatively new to the community and felt they did not have enough information to express their views. Assemblymember Johnson asked if the staff was kept apprised during the negotiation process. Mayor Selby reported there were three meetings with the staff. He had asked Dr. Withrow to speak at this meeting. Dr. Wolf said he had also meet monthly with the staff to keep them abreast. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 121 Rd Myers reported the medical staff had formed an ad hoc committee in December, and he was surprised that the committee only net the previous evening. He thought what he heard expressed was unfamiliarity with the agreement. He had asked Mr. Bruce in December to provide responses on issues but never received any requests from staff. Mr. Bruce said the commitment to the medical staff was a medical board consisting of five lay persons and four physicians; no where else was there such a ratio of physicians to lay people. Presiding Officer Heinrichs closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Dr. Withrow reported that at the medical staff meeting four favored postponement, four abstained for various reasons, three disagreed with postponement, and five did not attend the meeting. He did not want the Assembly to get the impression there was a huge dissent in the medical staff. He saw the lease as a spirit of cooperation. Assemblymember W. Stevens, as chair of the Hospital Advisory Board, felt comfortable recommending the Assembly approve the lease agreement. He thought the concern was the loss of local control, but he felt there was more local control than in the present contract. He elaborated that not all "what ifs" were addressed in a contract because rules and procedures follow as a subsequent action. The lease provided for a partnership would be formed with a qualified competent partner to provide a network model to move into the future while addressing medical staff concerns. Assemblymember G. Stevens was concerned that the lease language was not specific that two people from Kodiak would sit on the Board. Mr. Bruce said physicians could not be forced to sit on the board; they could only be encouraged. He said the board meets monthly. Mayor Selby added that the funding for travel to attend the Board meetings was part of the hospital budget. Assemblymember Johnson favored the lease agreement. He had been a member of the medical staff in Kodiak for forty years and a consensus was extremely rare. He felt there had been opportunity for every doctor on staff to keep abreast and to voice their objections. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 122 In response to Assemblymember Abell, Mr. Myers said the budget did not include self - generated electric power but included utility expenses. Mr. Myers said that the issue was controlled by mechanical engineers because there was no movement toward self - generated power. Stan Thompson, hospital director of Environmental Services, responded to questions from Assemblymember Abell in that he understood that $720,000 would be used to pay the energy debt service and the intent was to build a fund balance for facilities to meet the ever changing health care needs. Assemblymember Milligan favored the lease agreement and appreciated the methodology for addressing concerns over the years. JOHNSON, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 moved to amend Resolution No. 97 -07 by adding to section 23.1, second paragraph, first sentence in the lease agreement the words: "and debt retirement ". Ayes: Abell, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous In response to a question from Assemblymember G. Stevens about the moral value position of Providence, Mr. Bruce said that everything would be done to maintain health care. Mayor Selby emphasized that present hospital policy has not allow abortions. Mr. Bruce noted the sterilization issue was addressed and that most hospitals in Alaska do not do abortions. In response to G. Stevens, Mayor Selby clarified that Providence would have the right of first refusal in the event it was decided to sell the hospital. Volume XXII Page 123 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Presiding Officer recess the meeting at 10:06 p.m. for ten minutes. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby acknowledged Ed Myers and the outstanding job he did for the hospital. He wished Mr. Myers and his wife the best of luck and recovery for her illness. Mr. Myers thanked Mayor Selby and the Assembly and said his wife was doing better. Mayor Selby noted the off shore fisheries tax for 1995 -1996 would be $31- 48,000, and since the money could not be spent while the lawsuit was in place, it was in a separate account in the bank. He reported the collective bargaining unit ratified the three year contract. He announced the MKB hearing would commence April 14, 1997. He reported President Clinton proposed to decrease the PILT program by $12 million. He would be discussing with the Senate appropriations chair this development and the impact on communities. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. AWARDS 1. Contract No. 97 -08 Near Island Research Facility Construction Management /General Contractor Agreement. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Heinrichs None Bonney Unanimous MESSAGES FROM MAYOR OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS AWARDS CONTRACT NO. 97 - 08 Volume XXll Page 124 W. STEVENS, moved to award Contract seconded by MILLIGAN No. 97 -08 to McCarthy of Bellevue, Washington for an amount not to exceed $14,840,000. Mayor Selby noted that action on this contract allowed for completion of the lease agreement with NOAA and a final revenue bonding proposal. At Assemblymember Milligan's question, Mayor Selby explained the architect's fee was not part of this contract. Mayor Selby added that the leases would be before the Assembly for action and that would trigger final action on the bond. At that time, he would have a final response from NOAA on the availability of $4 million for construction. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Contract No. 97 -09 Help Desk and Assets CONTRACT Management Software. NO. 97 -09 G. STEVENS, moved to award Contract seconded by MILLIGAN No. 97 -09 to MagicSolutions of Paramus, New Jersey in an amount not to exceed $18,249. Mayor Selby said this contract would aid the Management Information Systems Department to better direct phone calls by knowing which person to send the call. Assemblymember G. Stevens was curious about why the assembly no longer had representation at the MIS committee meetings. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Volume XXII Page 125 VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous W. STEVENS, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: 3. Contract No. 97 -10 Data Storage Device for CONTRACT AS /400. NO. 97 -10 Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous MILLIGAN, seconded by G. STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Milligan, Heinrichs moved to approve Contract No. 97 -10 with Georgia 400 of Woodstock, Georgia in an amount not to exceed $42,060. Mayor Selby said this was for additional data storage. The Borough's was near full capacity, and this should alleviate that problem for several years. In response to Assemblymember W. Stevens, Mayor Selby noted the committee would continue to discuss a network system in lieu of main frames. W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, Heinrichs 4. Contract No. 97 -11 Junk Removal Program CONTRACT Services for FY97 -98. NO. 97 -11 moved to award Contract No. 97 -11 to Kodiak Towing of Kodiak in the amounts specified on the bid sheet. Mayor Selby said two bids were received, and Kodiak Towing was the low bidder. Volume XXII Page 126 Mayor Selby answered questions from Assemblymember Stevens about towing of old cars. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Abell, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous PRESENTATION Mayor Selby asked Linda Freed, Community Development Department director, to come forward. He presented her with an honorary citation as the Alaska Municipal League 1996 Employee of the Year from the Alaska State Legislature. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 97 -06 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Records Manager to Dispose of Certain NO. 97 -06 Kodiak Island Borough Records. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -06 that, if adopted, authorized the disposal of records of historical, legal, or administrative value that met the minimum retention requirements. G. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 97 -06. Responding to questions, Clerk Smith explained the code allowed the assembly to authorize the destruction of records after the retention requirements were met. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 PRESENTATION Volume `X11 Page 127 2. Resolution No. 97 -08 Supporting the Pasagshak RESOLUTION Point Reconstruction Project. NO. 97 - 08 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -08 that, if adopted, urged the Alaska Department of Transportation to include the Pasagshak Point Reconstruction Project in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program as a fiscal year 1998 design and construction project. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 97 -08. Mayor Selby addressed this resolution as well as the resolution following by saying they asked for a revised ranking of the Pasagshak Road and trail system on the capital projects list. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Resolution No. 97 -09 Supporting and Accepting Operational Responsibility for Portions of the Urban Trail System. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -09 that, if adopted, supported construction of the Kodiak Pedestrian /Bike System in multi -year phases and urged the Alaska Department of Transportation to include this project in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program with an initial phase in fiscal year 1998, including System design and linking segment construction. W. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 97 -09. In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs' inquiry about a fiscal note, Mayor Selby said there was no engineering estimate at this time but work would be done within available funds. Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 09 Volume XXII Page 128 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 97 -02 Amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations, 1994 Edition Relating to Shift Differential, Employee Transfers, Demotion, Dismissal Notice and Severance Pay, Hours of Work, Rest Periods, Overtime, Flexible Scheduling of Work Hours, Bereavement Leave, Sick Leave Bank, Personnel Records, and Salary Schedule Language. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 97 -02 that, if adopted, amended specific sections of the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual. Mayor Selby explained that this ordinance keeps the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual updates current. Most of the language changes were clarifications to eliminate different interpretation that came to light during union contract negotiations. MILLIGAN, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Milligan, Heinrichs None Bonney Unanimous moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97 -02 in first reading to advance to public hearing on March 6, 1997. W. Stevens, Abell, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, Heinrichs None Bonney Unanimous ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 97 -02 Volume XXII Page 129 D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS 1. Resignation of Bay View Road Service Area RESIGNATION Board Member. BAY VIEW ROAD SERVICE AREA MILLIGAN, moved to accept, with BOARD MEMBER seconded by W. STEVENS regret, the resignation of C. Braxton Dew from the Bay View Road Service Area Board. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Bonney MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Abell, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Heinrichs INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of December 18, 1996. 2. Womens Bay Service Area Board Regular Meeting of January 20, 1997. B. REPORTS None. C. OTHER 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Summary of Special Meeting January 13, 1997. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Johnson noted an article that recognized Kodiak's Town Meeting. In response to an inquiry by Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby explained the lien policy was prescribed by code. Any delinquencies were attached to property Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 REPORTS OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XXII Page 130 and liens were placed on the owner of record of the property. Some title companies do not check with the Borough; therefore, the lien was passed on to the new owner. Assemblymember W. Stevens congratulated Linda Freed for her well deserved honor and felt that it was indicative of the quality of borough employees. He thanked Ed Myers for serving the community well. He served on the Hospital Advisory Board since 1989 and had seen many changes and improvements at the hospital. Presiding Officer Heinrichs congratulated Linda Freed, Alexandria Christiansen and thanked Ed Myers. He noted the passing of Alf Nelson and that he had learned from him fair treatment. He announced that the Womens Bay Service Area Board would hold a budget public hearing on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Womens Bay Fire Hall; the Monashka Bay Road Service Area Board would hold a budget public hearing on March 11 at 7:00 pm at the Bayside Fire Hall; the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board would hold a budget public hearing March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bayside Fire Hall; and Service District No. 1 would hold a budget public hearing on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough assembly chambers. The assembly would meet in work session Thursday, February 27 in the borough conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 pm in the assembly chambers. There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. ATTEST: Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE Borough Clerk Approved: 03/20/97 Regular Assembly Meeting February 20, 1997 Robin Heinrichs Presiding Officer Volume XXII Page 131