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1998-01-08 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough - .._ • in e 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 Father Paul Smith of St. James Episcopal Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Gary Stevens, Presiding Tom Abell Scott Arndt Tuck Bonney Robin Heinrichs Bob Johnson Wayne Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC /AAE, Clerk Judi Nielsen CMC, Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA W. STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS HEINRICHS, seconded by BONNEY Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda by removing item 12.D.1. Vacation of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 4, & 5, Block 3, Lot 6, Block 4, Lots 5 & 7, Block 6, and Lot 1, Block 7, Black Canyon Subdivision, and Adjacent Rights -of -Way and Electrical Easements, Reverting to "Acreage ", Retaining Lot 3, Block 3, REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXIII Page 231 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None HEINRICHS, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 and Lot 8, Block 6, Black Canyon Subdivision. (Generally Located Near Mayflower Creek, in Kalsin Eay, Along the Chiniak Highway) Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, G. Stevens None Unanimous Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, G. Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Meetings of December 4 and 18, 1997. moved to approve the minutes of December 4 and 18, 1997. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Volume XXIII Page 232 AWARDS AND AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Bob Scholze, Associate Planner /LRP, in the Community Development Department. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing and General Comments. Gilbert Morein asked if property taxes would be reduced in 1998. Presiding Officer Stevens said taxes and other important issues would be discussed during the Assembly's goals and objectives. Eileen Probasco, Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board chair, was available to answer questions on Contract No. 97 -68. COMMITTEE REPORTS Assemblymember W. Stevens reported that the Kodiak Area Transportation System Committee met to accomplish tasks to have the transit system operating by February 1, 1998. Assemblymember Heinrichs reported that the Kodiak College Council met. Currently 175 students were enrolled. He was pleased that the interim director would release a strategic plan for a partnership between the College and the school district. Assemblymember Abell reported that the School District Budget Advisory Committee would meet every Monday at 5:15 p.m. A no growth budget was projected with funds used in different ways. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XXIII Page 233 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made availb1e to the public. A. Ordinance No. 97 -29 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE Borough Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.08 Mental NO. 97 -29 Health Center Advisory Board to Provide for Specific Responsibilities of the Board to be Consistent with the Lease Agreement. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 97 -29 that, if adopted, amended KIBC Chapter 8.08 to provide specific responsibilities of the board to be consistent with the lease agreement with Providence. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by W. STEVENS Ordinance No. 97 -29. Mayor Selby said this aligned the charge of the Mental Health Center (MHC) Advisory Board with the Providence lease contract. The changes were similar to those of the Hospital Advisory Board. Presiding Officer Stevens called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Bonney was opposed to the Board being appointed with approval by Providence. He felt advisory boards should be independent and that one person should not have the power to stop an appointment by the Assembly. He thought this gave one entity control of the Borough's health care system advisory boards. Assemblymember W. Stevens, Hospital Advisory Board member, agreed that some control was lost; however, he noted that the Borough's risk was also reduced. During the hospital lease discussion he never saw Providence overrule the Board's decision. Assemblymember Johnson felt this was a cooperative arrangement that was not adversarial. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 234 Assemblymember Arndt saw Assemblymember Bonney's concern; however, he knew the Borough lost money with the MHC, and he was glad to see that risk reduced. He wished the best to Mr. Cline, the hospital administrator, and Providence. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Bonney MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, G. Stevens MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby said the federal Subsistence Board would hold subsistence fish management hearings throughout the state. The hearing in Kodiak would be March 4. The Borough received $50,000 from the Kodiak Island Health Care Foundation to pay down the hospital equipment loan. The Foundation raised $1 million through a five -year pledge plan. He commended those who made and honored their pledges. The governor's capital project list included $140,000 for the Peterson Elementary School addition, funds for each of the villages, and $156,000 for the Monashka Bay water and sewer design. He would continue to review the status of the funding in the legislature. Regarding rumors about the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center, Mayor Selby said several reports documented that concrete was not poured on frozen ground. McCarthy spent $15,000 for fuel to ensure that the temperature did not fall below freezing, and there were three additional inspectors on the project. He outlined the effects of pouring concrete in cold weather that often resulted in stronger concrete. McCarthy's best concrete finisher was overseeing the project and was impressed with the quality of work. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 235 The ARB would review the 65 percent drawings for the Peterson Elementary School addition. He distributed a graph from the State assessor on per capita tax rates. among a irs an secon c ass Boroughs in Alaska, Kodiak had the lowest per capita tax. Next lowest was Fairbanks Northstar Borough, which was 50 percent higher than Kodiak. It was also interesting to note that the State's per person expenditure had decreased. In response to Assemblymember Arndt, Mayor Selby said the per capita tax graph included all tax sources. OLD BUSINESS A. Contract No. 97 -68 Consultant Services for Fire CONTRACT Protection Area No. 1 Advisory Board. NO. 97 -68 The motion to approve Contract No. 97 -68 with Earl Smith for a period of fourteen months, November 1, 1997 through December 31, 1998, for a total of $21,400 was before the Assembly. Mayor Selby said this was postponed to allow the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board to review the contract as prepared by the Borough attorney. The Board recommended the Assembly not approve the contract. At the request of Presiding Officer Stevens, Eileen Probasco said the Board originally approved the contract as a memorandum of agreement. Because of concerns, the contract was reviewed by the Borough attorney and the revised version did not reflect the original intent. She referred to a memo that Sharon Nault submitted to the Board. After general discussion, Ms. Probasco said the Board recommended the Assembly not approve the contract. At Assemblymember Johnson's inquiry, Ms. Probasco said Ms. Nault, who was not a Board member, had some valid concerns, but there was not much discussion between Board members. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 OLD BUSINESS Volume XXIII Page 236 JOHNSON, seconded by ARNDT moved to refer to committee Contract No. 97 -68. AssentblyLueiubei Johnson' s reason for the motion was t-e allow the Board to either dispense or look at the contract differently. Assemblymember Arndt, Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board member, said the primary intent of the Board was to discuss what to do. (The next meeting of the Board was scheduled for January 13, 1998.) Assemblymember Bonney attended the Board meeting as he was very interested in the issue. There seemed to be a lot of issues that concerned the community. Presiding Officer Stevens understood the contract would come back before the assembly only at the Board's request. Assemblymember Abell hoped for more Board discussion. VOTE ON MOTION TO REFER Ayes: Johnson, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, G. Stevens Noes: Heinrichs, W. Stevens MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes Assemblymember Bonney urged the volunteer fire fighters to attend the meeting. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS None. RESOLUTIONS B. RESOLUTIONS None. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 237 ORDINANCES FOR C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Vacation of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 4, & 5, Block 3, Lot 6, Block 4, Lots 5 & 7, Block 6, and Lot 1, Block 7, Black Canyon Subdivision, and Adjacent Rights -of -Way and Electrical Easements, Reverting to "Acreage ", Retaining Lot 3, Block 3, and Lot 8, Block 6, Black Canyon Subdivision. (Generally Located Near Mayflower Creek, in Kalsin Bay, Along the Chiniak Highway) This item was removed from the agenda. 2. Unified Road System Fire District Project UNIFIED FIRE Report of the Kodiak Road System Fire PROJECT REPORT Protection District Task Force. W. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON Mayor Selby noted that the Assembly viewed the power point presentation at a work session. He said the report provided an excellent review of the direction needed to establish a unified fire system for the community. VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 moved to accept the Unified Road System Fire District Project Report. Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, G. Stevens None Unanimous OTHER ITEMS VACATION Volume XXIII Page 238 JOHNSON, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: 3. Appointments to the Architectural Review APPOINTMENT TO Board /Building Code Board of Appeals. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MOTION CARRIED 4. Appointments to the Personnel Advisory APPOINTMENT TO Board. PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots: JOHNSON, seconded by ARNDT Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 moved to appoint Gerald Cloudy and Dale Soughers to three -year terms to expire December 31, 2000 on the Architectural Review Board /Building Code Board of Appeals. W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Johnson, Heinrichs, G. Stevens None Unanimous moved to appoint by ballot to fill the one seat on the Personnel Advisory Board. Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, G. Stevens None Unanimous moved to appoint Warren Russell to a three -year term to expire December Volume XXIII Page 239 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Ayes: Ayes: 31, 2000 on the Personnel Advisory Board. Arndt, Bonney, Johnson, Heinrichs, W. Stevens, Abell, G. Stevens None Unanimous 5. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee. W. STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION Noes: MOTION CARRIED After tally of the ballots: HEINRICHS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 moved to appoint by ballot to fill the three seats on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, G. Stevens None Unanimous moved to appoint David Odell, Kate Wynne, and Steven Honnald to three - year terms to expire December 31, 2000 on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Heinrichs, Johnson W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Volume XXIII Page 240 JOHNSON, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous After tally of the ballots: HEINRICHS, seconded by ARNDT VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED W. STEVENS, seconded by ARNDT Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 moved to appoint by ballot to fill the 3 -year seat and the 1 -year seat on the Woodland Acres ree ig :oar. Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson W. Stevens, G. Stevens moved to appoint Phillip E. Cline to a three -year term to expire December 31, 2000 and Dave Killeen to a one -year term to expire December 31, 1998 on the Woodland Acres Street Light Board. Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, G. Stevens None Unanimous 8. Appointments to the Airport Fire Protection APPOINTMENT TO District Board. AIRPORT FIRE BOARD move to appoint Rene M. Sy and Fred Ball to three -year terms to expire December 31, 2000; Douglas VanderLeest and Volume XXIII Page 242 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED W. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by BONNEY Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Michael J. Machulsky to two -year terms to expire December 31, 1999; and Edison Azizi to a one- year term to expire December 31, 1998 on the Airport Fire Protection District Board. Bonney, Johnson, Heinrichs, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, G. Stevens None Unanimous 9. Appointment to the Airport Advisory APPOINTMENT TO Committee. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE moved to appoint Ruth Lovejoy to a three -year term to expire December 31, 2000 on the Airport Advisory Committee. Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, G. Stevens None Unanimous 10. Appointments to the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. moved to appoint by ballot to fill the three 3 -year term seats and one 2 -year term seat on the APPOINTMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD Volume XXIII Page 243 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous After tally of the ballots: HEINRICHS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by ABELL Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Mental Health Center Advisory Board. Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, G. Stevens moved to appoint Cindy S. Thomas, Thia Falcone, and Cecil Raney to 3 -year terms to expire December 31, 2000 and Barbara Lynn Furin to a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1999 on the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Johnson, Heinrichs, G. Stevens None Unanimous 11. Appointments to the Hospital and Health Facilities Advisory Board. moved to appoint by ballot to fill the two 3- year seats on the Hospital and Health Facilities Advisory Board. APPOINTMENT TO HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD Volume XXIII Page 244 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, Noes: MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots: HEINRICHS, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED 12. Appointments to the Service Area No. 2 Commission. JOHNSON, seconded by ARNDT Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 w. Stevens, U. Stevens None Unanimous moved to appoint Gil Bane and Gretchen L. Saupe to 3 -year terms to expire December 31, 2000 on the Hospital and Health Facilities Advisory Board. Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, G. Stevens None Unanimous moved to appoint Corinne Estelle Ferre to a 3 -year seat to expire December 31, 2000; Rebecca Bean - Mullan and Marcia J. Oswalt to 2 -year seats to expire December 31, 1999; and Norman Mullan to a one -year seat to expire December 31, 1998 on the Service Area No. 2 Commission. APPOINTMENT TO SERVICE AREA NO. 2 Volume XXIII Page 245 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED HEINRICHS, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: HEINRICHS, seconded by JOHNSON Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, u. Stevens None Unanimous 13. Appointment to the Monashka Bay Road Service Board. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous moved to appoint Corinne Estelle Ferre to a 3 -year seat to expire December 31, 2000 on the Monashka Bay Service Area Board. Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, G. Stevens None 14. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Selby announced his appointments and requested Assembly confirmation. moved to confirm mayoral appointments of Robert Himes and Darlene Turner to 3 -year outside -of the city of Kodiak seats to expire December 31, 2000; Jerrol Friend to a 3 -year inside the city of Kodiak seat to expire December 31, 2000; and Donna Bell APPOINTMENT TO MONASHKA BAY ROAD BOARD CONFIRMATION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONERS Volume XXIII Page 246 VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 to a 2 -year inside the city of Kodiak seat to expire December 31, 1999 on the Planning and oning Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, G. Stevens None Unanimous Presiding Officer G. Stevens thanked those who applied and encouraged those not appointed to continue to be involved. INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Architectural Review Board Meetings of August 6 and 14 and Work Session Notes of August 27, 1997. 2. Womens Bay Service Area Board Meetings of October 6 and November 17, 1997. 3. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Meeting of November 17, 1997. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of November 19, 1997. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough December 1997 Financial Report. 2. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Summary of December 15, 1997 Regular Meeting. C. OTHER 1. December 1997 Economic Development Journal. OTHER Volume XXIII Page 247 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Eileen Probasco was disappointed that Contract No. 97 -28 was referred back to the Board because the Board made a recommendation. She suggested providing the Assembly with findings of fact in the future. Presiding Officer Stevens said the Board was not required to return the contract to the Assembly. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Johnson appreciated board and committee members and residents who volunteered throughout the community. He asked that he and Assemblymember Abell exchange their appointments as representatives to the Parks and Recreation Committee and the School District Strategic Planning Committee respectively. When Assemblymember Abell concurred, Presiding Officer Stevens approved the request. Assemblymember Bonney noted that the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center (KFRC) $8 million from the Shuyak Island sale earned seven percent interest for a return of $560,000 to the Facilities Fund. He heard many criticize the process, and he did not always agree with Mayor Selby, but he found it to be a win for the community. He noted that no property taxes were spent on the KFRC. He felt the KFRC was positive for the community, and he hoped residents would support the facility. He had not agreed with building the new hospital; however, he felt it was time for the community to support it as one of the best facilities in Alaska. Assemblymember W. Stevens congratulated Bob Scholze as the Employee of the Month. He noted that Mr. Scholze had been recognized statewide for volunteering with the Brother Francis Shelter. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXIII Page 248 Assemblymember Arndt noted that the graph of local per capita taxes did not provide an accurate comparison because other areas like the City and Borough of Juneau were combined, but the City of oroug axes were not combined. o.ia axes an Presiding Officer Stevens agreed. He said as a City resident he paid both City and Borough taxes. In response to Assemblymember Abell, Mayor Selby clarified that the contractor was responsible if future construction problems were detected in the KFRC building. Assemblymember Abell noted that concrete was mixed with hot water and chemicals for winter pouring. He thanked the Mayor for his report. Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated Mr. Scholze. He thanked past and present board and committee members and invited them to an appreciation reception in their honor on January 16 at Bayside Fire Hall. Presiding Officer Stevens announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room; a joint assembly /council work session on Tuesday, January 20 in the city conference room; and a regular meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. The assembly would meet in goals and objectives on Saturdays, January 10 and 17, at 9:00 a.m. in the borough conference room. The Borough offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Assembly, the meeting adjourned at = ..m. ATTEST: Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE Borough Clerk. Regular Assembly Meeting January 8, 1998 G. y - = s, P esiding Officer Approved: 02/05/98 Volume XXIII Page 249 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held February 5, 1998 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 Evan Jones of the Kodiak Baptist Mission, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Gary Stevens, Presiding Tom Abell Scott Arndt Tuck Bonney Robin Heinrichs Bob Johnson (arrived 7:36 p.m.) Wayne Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC /AAE, Clerk Judi Nielsen CMC, Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, seconded by ARNDT ARNDT, seconded by BONNEY Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda to add as item 12.A Contract No. 95 -15 Kodiak Island Hospital & Care Center Construction Management Service to McCarthy /SDL Corp NTE $14,500,000 for Remodel of Existing Hospital Interior & Energy Upgrades Change Order No. 13 for Co- generation. REGULAR MEE'1'1NU ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXIII Page 250 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Meeting of January 8, 1998. W. STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Kathleen Leatherman, system operator I in the Management Information Systems Department. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Abell, Arndt, Bonney, G. Stevens Heinrichs, W. Stevens Johnson 4 Ayes, 2 Noes Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, W. Stevens, Abell, G. Stevens None Johnson Unanimous moved to approve the minutes of January 8, 1998. Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Volume XXIII Page 251 B. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE MONTH Mayor Selby presented the Student of the Month Award for January to Stormy Panamarioff, a senior at Ouzinkie School. C. Employee of the Year EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Mayor Selby presented the Employee of the Year Award to Bud Cassidy, resource management officer in the Mayor's Office. Mr. Cassidy said he was pleased to work for the Borough and with dedicated employees. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing and General Comments. None. B. Long Island /Cape Chiniak /Buskin Beach Continuing CORPS OF Clean -up of Formerly Used Defense Sites ENGINEERS Presentation by the Corps of Engineers. PRESENTATION Dave Williams, Corps of Engineers project manager, presented an update on the clean -up projects at Long Island, Buskin Beach, Cape Chiniak Tracking Station, Little Navy Annex, and Woody Island that included removing transformer carcasses, lead batteries, oil drums, contaminated soil, asbestos materials, and barbed wire fencing. Questions about the sites and the clean -up would be answered at the Corps' public hearing at Safeway on February 6 from noon -6:00 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS Pat Branson, Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS) Committee chair, said 37 people rode the bus on February 2, the first day of operation. She thanked the Assembly, Scott and Christine Greenstreet, and Laidlaw for their support. She invited the public to the KATS open house from 5 -6:30 p.m. at Fisherman's Hall on February 6. The Committee would continue to meet monthly and report to the Assembly. She distributed the KATS schedule. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XXIII Page 252 Assemblymember Heinrichs participated in an Alaska Municipal League (AML) Land Use /Resource Development Committee teleconference. Land use bills before the legislature would be reviewed and prioritized. He found the process interesting and educational. Presiding Officer Stevens participated in an AML Transportation Committee teleconference. Senate Bill 254 would remove road maintenance and create an auto fuel tax. The new ferry was complete and it was hoped that the nine vessel fleet would be maintained. There was a change in the cost of living differential based on education and the cost to operate schools. Assemblymember W. Stevens attended the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC). Public Safety Committee debate focused on contract jails. This was a concern to the city of Kodiak and a possible impact to the community. Southwest transportation needs and the benefit of having the MV Kennicott serve Kodiak were discussed at a transportation meeting. Presiding Officer Stevens understood that the grand tour of the MV Kennicott would include a visit to Kodiak. Assemblymember W. Stevens said the KICVB planned an open house during the visit. Assemblymember Abell attended a tourism workshop at SWAMC where it was noted that Alaska was the place to visit. He said the MV Kennicott would help provide year -round service to Kodiak. Assemblymember Arndt attended SWAMC for the first time. He felt the meetings were informative, and he enjoyed meeting Bristol Bay area representatives. Assemblymember Johnson attended the Governor's Conference on Cultural Tourism. He said developing cultural tourism was important because tourists were interested in history and Native heritage. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING None. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 253 MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby announced that the Borough received a federal wildlife refuge revenue sharing check for $390,226 and expected to receive additional funks. He proposed dedicating the funds to the Peterson Elementary School addition. He met with the governor and legislators in Juneau. Deferred maintenance was important with $7.7 million for the Kodiak City harbor and $30 million for work in the villages and on the road system. He noted that deferred maintenance was a six -year program. The governor proposed an inflationary increase to the education fund but had not proposed any adjustments to revenue assistance. The Commissioner of Transportation insisted that the MV Kennicott port in Kodiak. He understood the importance of year -round ferry service and viewed transportation in Southeast Alaska as important. Commissioner Rue spoke to the strategies defining Fish and Game budget cuts. He was supportive of the Near Island Facilities. The Mayor's conference State of the Municipalities address was aired on Gavel to Gavel. He was pleased that the village mayors and vice - mayors were able to discuss concerns in Alaska. There was discussion at SWAMC about the planned study of the health of fisheries in the Bering Sea. The Southwest Transportation Planning Advisory Committee met to discuss Southwest transportation needs. There was interest in providing additional office space on Near Island so a cost estimate to extend the water and sewer lines was requested. He reminded the Assembly of the need to elect an assembly representative to the Library Consortium. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 254 He was pleased to report that the hospital construction was complete. This was the most successful construction project in the Borough's history and resulted in a great increase in the quality and availability of health care in Kodiak. He thanked Steve Hobgood, prior Engineering and Facilities Department director; SDL McCarthy, the lead contractor; the Assembly; Ed Myers, prior hospital administrator; and Betty Springhill, prior Hospital Advisory Board chair. He reported that five elected /appointed officials had delinquent accounts with the Borough. Borough code dictated that when officials were not financially responsible, their seat would be declared vacant. He said the Assembly took an oath of office to uphold Borough law and should start the process to declare the seats vacant. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS A. Contract No. 95 -15 Kodiak Island Hospital & Care CONTRACT Center Construction Management Service to NO. 95 -15 McCarthy /SDL Corp NTE $14,500,000 for Remodel of Existing Hospital Interior & Energy Upgrades Change Order No. 13 for Co- generation. Assemblymember Arndt wanted to put change order No. 13 on hold because he wanted more information. ARNDT, seconded by BONNEY Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 moved to place change order No. 13 for Contract No. 95 -15 on hold. Assemblymember Arndt understood the change order would fulfill an obligation of the energy loan. He wondered if it was prudent to spend $300,000 for co- generation when the hospital had sufficient generated power. He felt this should have been done before the hospital became a working hospital. He saw a need to review financing options, especially since assembly policy was to not enter into the co- generation business. Volume XXIII Page 255 ABELL, seconded by JOHNSON moved to postpone the motion to put change order No. 13 on hold to the next work session. Mayor Selby said the co- generation was required to qualify for the low federal energy loan. The loan was fully funded through the Providence lease. Kodiak Electric Association had a problem with the tunnel at Terror Lake and there was uncertainty in the energy demands. The equipment would be shipped soon so the Borough would own the equipment even if it was not installed. The equipment could be installed cost - effectively because McCarthy was in Kodiak working on Near Island. Assemblymember Johnson felt the Assembly approved the contract and review was not needed. Assemblymember Arndt wanted to put the change order on hold to determine the costs. VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Bonney, Johnson, Abell Noes: Heinrichs, W. Stevens, Arndt, G. Stevens MOTION FAILED 3 Ayes, 4 Noes Assemblymember W. Stevens asked about the Borough's obligation. Mayor Selby said the contract would be in default. He noted that the equipment was on order and would be paid for. Assemblymember Heinrichs said the Borough's contract procedures were followed, and he did not want to review the change order after the fact. Assemblymember Arndt felt this was a major change order, and the public was misled on the loan. In response to Assemblymember W. Stevens, Mayor Selby said this was a reduction from the original scope of Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 256 work. He gave a brief project history and noted that defaulting on the loan would seriously impact the Borough's bond rating and ability to secure loans. Assemblymember Arndt did not want to default on d federal loan but wanted to ensure that the funds were spent prudently. Assemblymember Johnson said the Assembly set policy and the mayor managed that policy. He knew the change order had the required signatures. Assemblymember Bonney considered that questions had to be asked of management. VOTE ON MOTION TO HOLD Ayes: Abell, Arndt Noes: Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, G. Stevens, Bonney MOTION FAILED 2 Ayes, 5 Noes After a ten minute recess at 8:57 p.m., Presiding Officer Stevens reconvened the regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 98 -04 Replacement of Ten Scott CONTRACT Air Packs for the Bayside Volunteer Fire NO. 98 -04 Department. W. STEVENS, seconded by ARNDT Mayor Selby said the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board recommended awarding this to the lowest of two bids. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 moved to award Contract No. 98 -04 to Vallen Safety Supply Company of Anchorage in an amount not to exceed $11,850. Volume XXIII Page 257 VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, G. sevens None Unanimous B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 98 -01 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Records Manager to Dispose of Certain NO. 98 -01 Kodiak Island Borough Records. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 98 -01 that, if adopted, destroyed records that met minimum retention requirements and were not of historical, legal, or administrative value. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by W. STEVENS Resolution No. 98 -01. Mayor Selby said this included 1995 election records, 1990 utility reports, and miscellaneous records. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, G. Stevens None Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 98 -02 of the Assembly of the RESOLUTION Kodiak Island Borough and Council of the NO. 98 -02 City of Kodiak Agreeing in Principle to the Transfer of Assets and Liabilities Associated with the Responsibilities for Providing Services in the Event Areas Volume XXIII Page 258 Northerly of the Current City of Kodiak Boundaries Are Annexed into the City of Kodiak. =e —: - Presentee or consi• era ion was eso u • . that, if adopted, agreed to transfer assets and liabilities acquired and constructed with public funds for the purpose of delivering services to residents of areas north of the current boundaries of the City of Kodiak in the event such areas are annexed into the City of Kodiak. JOHNSON, VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 moved to adopt seconded by W. STEVENS Resolution No. 98 -02. Mayor Selby said this was requested at the joint work session to identify the parameters for the service district and to make a statement of intent. In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Mayor Selby said the City adopted an identical resolution. At Presiding Officer Steven's inquiry, Mayor Selby said annexation costs were being reviewed and the information should be provided soon. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous W. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, G. Stevens ORDINANCES FOR C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS 1. Contract No. 98 -05 Between the Alaska CONTRACT Department of Fish and Game and the Kodiak NO. 98 -05 Island Borough for the Anton Larsen Bay Volume XXIII Page 259 ARNDT, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Boat Ramp to Manage and Maintain as a Kodiak Island Borough Facility. Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 moved to approve Lontract No. 98 -05 witli the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Mayor Selby said the state set aside up to $400,000 for the project that would either create parking at the existing boat ramp and floating dock facility or construct another boat ramp and parking area at another location. DeWitt Fields, 45 year resident of Anton Larsen Bay, suggested that the road be extended two miles to a natural harbor that did not freeze. The present boat ramp had deep water but had no parking area. He also felt a gravel runway would benefit residents. Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, G. Stevens INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Personnel Advisory Board Regular Meetings May 21, July 23, and October 8, 1997. 2. Service District No. 1 Board Meetings of September 2 and December 11, 1997. 3. MIS Steering Committee Regular Meetings of November 18 and December 19, 1997 and Special Meeting of January 5, 1998. 4. Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Regular Meeting of December 9, 1997 and Special Meeting of January 6, 1998. Volume XXIII Page 260 5. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Regular Meeting of December 15, 1997. 6. Architectural Review Board Meeting of December 17, 1997. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough January 1998 Financial Report. 2. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Summary of January 19, 1998 and Special Meeting Summary of January 22, 1998. C. OTHER 1. Economic Development Journal for January 1998. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Presiding Officer Stevens announced that the Assembly would meet in work session on Thursday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room, a joint assembly /council work session on Tuesday, February 17 in the borough conference room, and a regular meeting on Thursday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. Borough offices would be closed Monday, February 16, observing President's Day. Assemblymember Johnson congratulated Bud Cassidy, Kathy Leatherman, and Stormy Panamarioff. At SWAMC he heard a presentation on the interrelationship between fish, birds, wildlife, plankton, and algae, and the need to protect Alaska's renewable resources. Assemblymember Bonney felt Mayor Selby's vendetta against Assemblymember Arndt demeaned his office. He understood the financial responsibility law had never been enforced. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XXIII Page 261 Assemblymember W. Stevens also congratulated Bud, Kathy, and Stormy. He felt the employee awards spoke to the quality employees of the Borough. He was appalled that the new Monashka 13ay recreation facility was vandalized. He suggested donating to Crime Stoppers to aid in apprehending those responsible. Assemblymember Arndt traveled to Orlando, Florida and was able to tour the Astronaut Hall of Fame. He also spoke with previous astronaut Senator John Glenn, and viewed the Endeavor shuttle launch. At SWAMC, Assemblymember Abell heard discussion on the DARE program, increased trooper funding, and the desire for the new ferry to serve Kodiak. Assemblymember Heinrichs appreciated the Corps' work to clean -up areas that he and his family enjoyed. Presiding Officer Stevens reminded the public that on February 6 the Corps of Engineers public hearing was from noon -6:00 p.m. at Safeway and the KATS open house was from 5 -6:30 p.m. at Fisherman's Hall. Presiding Officer Stevens wanted to serve on the Library Consortium. With the help of Clerk Smith, he attempted to secure information on meeting dates. He was frustrated to hear, after the fact, that the Consortium had met the previous Tuesday. He knew the financial responsibility law had been on the books for a long time but was never enforced. He had a problem declaring a seat vacant when the voters elected the official into office. He felt the public knew of the obligation and made a statement by re- electing them to office. He wanted the Assembly to discuss it in March while working on the mayor to manager plan of government. Mayor Selby said he was charged to submit the facts to the Assembly, and he had fulfilled that charge. Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Volume XXIII Page 262 Presiding Officer Stevens encouraged the Assembly to respond to First Lady Susan Knowles' request for nominations for volunteers in the community. He appreciated the leLL from Phyllic Brewton, acting executive director of the Alutiiq Museum, that outlined three years of accomplishments. Regarding financial responsibility, Assemblymember Arndt noted that he paid $11,000 in December, 1997, and he would continue to work on that obligation. There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: Regular Assembly Meeting February 5, 1998 Gar Stevens, Presiding Officer onna F. Smith, CMC /AAE Borough Clerk Approved: 02/19/98 ADJOURNMENT Volume XXIII Page 263