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1998-03-19 Regular Meeting. . Assembly was held March 19, 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. Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt lead the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Scott Arndt, Presiding Tom Abell Robin Heinrichs Wayne Stevens Absent: Gary Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC /AAE, Clerk Judi Nielsen CMC, Deputy Clerk Linda Freed, Community Development Director Assemblymember Gary Stevens was out of town and asked to be excused. HEINRICHS, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA HEINRICHS seconded by W. STEVENS Assemblymember W. Stevens requested that item 12.C.1, Ordinance No. 98 -02, be removed from the Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Tuck Bonney Bob Johnson moved to excuse Assemblymember Gary Stevens. moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Volume XXIV Page 1 consent agenda. It will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Clerk Smith read the items for consideration under Consent Agendd". VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Kodiak Island Borough Regular Assembly Meeting of March 5, 1998. W. STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 5, 1998. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote AWARDS AND AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE MONTH Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Student of the Month Award to Albert "Dooley" Simeonoff, Jr., a junior at Akhiok School. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing and General Comments. Cheryl McNeil understood that Ordinance No. 98 -02 was required for the change to the manager plan of government; however, she considered that it was also an attempt to delete section 2.19, financial responsibility, without public discussion. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mike Machulsky, reported that the Kodiak Area Transit System, after one and one -half months of operation, had increased ridership on the weekends, outbound ridership was twice that of in -town ridership, and KATS would be available for ComFish. There would be Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XXIV Page 2 a test to see if service to the Monashka Bay area would be beneficial and if an earlier start time would better accommodate cannery workers. - I. • - 10 - IN IP Advisory Board reviewed the credentialing process that thoroughly scrutinized new medical staff members of the hospital. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A. An Appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's GRAVEL Decision on a Conditional Use Permit to Permit EXTRACTION Non - recreational Gravel Extraction Activities, APPEAL Consisting of the Removal of Approximately 20,000 Cubic Yards of Material, Within Section 14, T31S, R20W. Generally Located Near Pasagshak Bay, East of Lake Rose Tead and West of Pasagshak Road. (Applicant: Alaska Department of Natural Resources; Agent: Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation) (Appellant: Mike Sirofchuck) Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt recessed the regular meeting and convened the Board of Adjustment. He outlined the procedure for testimony. The order of oral argument was: borough staff: 10 minutes; appellant: 10 minutes; private persons supporting the appeal: 10 minutes; private persons opposing the appeal: 10 minutes; and appellant rebuttal: 10 minutes. Only those people who spoke or submitted written testimony to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and those who received appeal hearing notices and responded with written testimony to the Board of Adjustment would be allowed to testify. 1. Borough staff Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, said the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation's (AADC) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request was before the Commission on December 17, 1997; however, because of a letter of concern from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF &G), the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Volume XXIV Page 3 Commission postponed the CUP to public hearing on January 21, 1998. On that date the Commission granted the CUP subject to ten conditions. She read the Commission's findings -of -fact. 2. Appellant Mike Sirofchuck wanted the AADC to reapply for a CUP after submitting a comprehensive plan on the amount of gravel to be extracted. He said the AADC identified nine extraction sites and the Lake Rose Tead site might not provide sufficient gravel. He did not want the character of the area to change and felt the gravel extraction would create an eyesore. He said the Commission made a strong statement that future applicants provide a plan. A plan for Narrow Cape was also needed. He felt AADC lacked foresight because there was never a clear answer on how much gravel would be needed. If the appeal was denied, he hoped the Assembly would restrict the amount of extracted gravel to 5,000 cubic yards. He anticipated tremendous road damage because there was no plan in place to maintain the road. He also wanted the AADC to monitor the lake level to determine impacts from the gravel extraction. 3. Private persons supporting the appeal Susan Payne read her letter supporting the appeal. She felt Borough standards should be upgraded for this type of project. Kristen Stahl - Johnson wanted to preserve the value, spirit, and integrity of Pasagshak and the road system. AADC did not specify the amount of gravel needed. She felt the public should know the total number of sites and the potential impacts. Don Dumm wanted a comprehensive plan in place before starting the project because he felt piece meal development would create major environmental impacts. 4. Private persons opposing the appeal John Pfeifer, local AADC liaison, outlined that the CUP was based on the impact to surrounding property. There were only four extraction sites and the estimated gravel need was 17,000 cubic yards. This site would provide a maximum of 20,000 cubic yards and any additional gravel needs would have to be Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 4 approved with another CUP. Reducing the amount extracted meant additional sites might be used. The Alaska Department of Transportation maintained the road and AADC would cooperate. Borough staff - • 1 - requirements, and the project was controlled by many government agencies. He noted that the Commission was looking at a comprehensive plan for the Pasagshak area that would address many issues. Jim Graham, AK Construction, Kodiak Launch Complex contractor, said it was difficult to determine the amount of gravel needed for both phases until extraction began. AADC wanted to minimize impacts. Trucking gravel from Bells Flats would create safety and traffic hazards. He knew the Commission thoroughly investigated the request. Mike Milligan felt the project would be good for the community. He knew the findings -of -fact required seeding to enhance vegetation growth; however, he thought reclamation of the area was needed. He felt the recreational cabins in the area were an eyesore and constituted a gated community. 5. Appellant rebuttal Mike Sirofchuck said this was the first he had heard the specific need for 17,000 cubic yard of gravel for the entire project. He did not want gravel extracted from Bells Flats; however, he wanted it extracted from an area at Pasagshak that would have less visual impact. Removing less gravel meant reclamation would take place sooner. AADC had promised to work with the community in an ethical way. He asked the Assembly to ensure that the contractor would maintain the road. He saw a clear indication that other gravel sites would be used. He asked that he be allowed rebuttal if AADC personnel answered questions of the Assembly. He knew the project would continue but he wanted more information. After a ten minute recess at 8:40 p.m., the Board of Adjustment was reconvened. In response to Assemblymember W. Stevens, Director Freed said there was a condition in place to fertilize and reseed the site. She added that since staff had not worked with reclamation, information Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 5 would be requested from the ADF &G Habitat Division. Staff would review the site to ensure that the seeding was successful. said the Borough had no definition of reclamation, so the ADF &G Habitat Division recommendation was needed to ensure compliance with state reclamation requirements. In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Mr. Graham said the ADF &G did not recommend creating a relief drain to the lake in order to prevent silting into the lake. The gravel extraction of 20,000 cubic yards could leave a pond 300 feet by 300 feet by 7 -8 feet deep. Responding to Assemblymember Abell, Mr. Graham said the AADC identified several gravel extraction sites. The Lake Rose Tead site was best from a contractors perspective; however, other sites could be utilized. In response to Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt, Mr. Graham said substantial quantities of D1 and 3" minus was needed for phase I; however, he understood less was required for phase II. Assemblymember Bonney asked if 20,000 cubic yards was extracted from the site, would other sites be opened. John Pfeifer said the estimated need was 17,000 cubic yards; however, the exact amount needed was not known. Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt heard Pat Laudner, AADC executive director, say the Lake Rose Tead site would be used just to get started while permits were sought for other extraction sites. Mr. Pfeifer did not address Mr. Laudner's statement; however, he reiterated that the estimated need was 17,000 cubic yards. The CUP allowed 20,000 cubic yards to be removed from the site, so that may be the only site used. Assemblymember Johnson contended that Mr. Laudner's statement was irrelevant because the application was specific to 20,000 cubic yards of gravel. Assemblymember W. Stevens noted that this was a quasi - judicial board that should discuss the facts and not discuss hearsay. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 6 Assemblymember Bonney wanted a guarantee that this gravel site would cover both phases. He did not want additional sites opened in Pasagshak. Iii rebpuii Lo Assemblymember Johns said that even if grass was planted, the site would not blend with the surrounding area. Assemblymember Bonney wanted to address the entire area and to have a land use plan in place before approving future development. W. STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS moved to deny the appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission decision on a Conditional Use Permit to permit non - recreational gravel extraction activities, consisting of the removal of approximately 20,000 cubic yards of material, within section 14, T31S, R2OW. Generally located near Pasagshak Bay, east of Lake Rose Tead and west of Pasagshak Road. VOTE ON MOTION TO DENY Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens Noes: Arndt Absent: G. Stevens MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 1 No W. STEVENS, moved to postpone the seconded by JOHNSON Findings -of -Fact on the appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission decision to the next regular meeting on April 7, 1998. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, bell, Arndt None G. Stevens Unanimous Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt read: "The board of adjustment's decision shall be mailed to the parties to the appeal within ten working days after the appeal decision and approval of findings of fact. Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Board of Adjustment may appeal that decision to the superior court." After a five minute recess at 9:37 p.m., the Board of Adjustment was reconvened. B. An Appeal of the Planning and Zoning SuperDARN Commission's Decision on a Conditional Use APPEAL Permit to Permit the Construction of a Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) (As a Communication Facility) on a C- Conservation Zoned Parcel. Generally Located Within U.S. Survey 5704, Near Miller Field. (Applicant: Leisnoi, Inc.; Agent: Dr. Bill Bristow) (Appellant: Carolyn Heitman) Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt outlined the procedure for testimony. The order of oral argument was: borough staff: 10 minutes; appellant: 10 minutes; private persons supporting the appeal: 10 minutes; private persons opposing the appeal: 10 minutes; and appellant rebuttal: 10 minutes. Only those people who spoke or submitted written testimony to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and those who received appeal hearing notices and responded with written testimony to the Board of Adjustment would be allowed to testify. The order of oral argument was as follows: Volume XXIV Page 8 1. Borough staff Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, said the Commission approved the CUP on uanuary 28, 1998. She read the four conditions of approval. 2. Appellant Carolyn Heitman felt the Commission made a quick decision on an important issue, considering that some Commissioners had reservations. This was the first SuperDARN in the United States and the decision warranted careful consideration. She said the effective radiated power figures should be clearly presented because she was concerned with high voltage frequencies interfering with telephones and radar equipment. She noted that Dr. Bristow admitted that some of the construction funding would come from the Department of Defense. 3. Private persons supporting the appeal Janet Axel felt the information about the peak transmitting power was confusing and unrealistic. She felt the SuperDARN could not be used for weather forecasting because the information was not constant. She wanted accurate statistics about the scope of the project and the environmental impacts. Donn Dumm felt it was complicated because the average, not the peak, transmitting power was stressed. He was uneasy about operating the SuperDARN by remote control. He wanted the environmental impacts scrutinized. Shelly Egle saw this as a global concern. She said electricians were exposed to electricity and had a higher risk of disease. She read from an article on electromagnetic disease transmission and harmful electromagnetic fields. She wanted more information. Susan Payne read from her letter supporting the appeal. Kristin Stahl - Johnson thought the SuperDARN could interfere with radios and telephones. She saw this as the cutting -edge of electro - magnetic research and weaponry. The Kodiak facility would complete the circle of SuperDARN facilities, and she was concerned Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 9 about radiation effects on cancer and birth defects. She said King Salmon could be the next SuperDARN site initiated by Japan and built by the United States. 4. Private peisans oppo my L appeal Dr. Bill Bristow said the SuperDARN was a network that aided in understanding the atmosphere and the boundary between outer space. The goal of SuperDARN was to monitor and understand the ionosphere. There were no known harmful effects with an average transmitting power of 300 kilowatts, which was well below levels identified by the Federal Communication Commission. This was not part of a secret military program. The cost was approximately $350,000, $200,000 was in hand, and there was no commitment for the remainder of the funds; however, the military could provide some funds. The research would not be secret but the information could benefit the military. SuperDARN would be part of a network operated by agreement. There were no known harmful effects or environmental impacts; however, there were tangible benefits. Jim Wells related the SuperDARN to the Coast Guard Loran Station. The frequency was well within the accepted levels of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Edward Ward said the Coast Guard Communication Station (ComSta Kodiak), the communication center in the North Pacific, did not allow radio signals that caused interference. The SuperDARN was a monitoring facility and no experiments would be performed. 5. Appellant - rebuttal Carolyn Heitman felt harmful effects were not known because studies were not done. She wanted specific information on EPA voltage measurements because these would be done by remote control. She understood the Federal Aviation Administration was not contacted and there might be interference with airplanes. She spoke of a radar station in Poker Flats that she thought was a defense program to zap down aircrafts. She noted that King Salmon could be the next SuperDARN location. She wanted more information. Assemblymember Heinrichs noted the requirement to turn -off lap top computers in airplanes in the Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 10 approach zone during take -off and landing. Jim Wells said he had no concerns about interference with airplanes. • �sse e yme •er Bonney - - - Dr. Bristow made a statement that the appeal was frivolous. He considered all issues to be important to the community. Dr. Bristow apologized and said his statement was taken out of context. Assemblymember Heinrichs was pleased to better understand the scale of the project. BONNEY, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO DENY Ayes: Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Bonney, Arndt Noes: Abell Absent: G. Stevens MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 1 No W. STEVENS, moved to postpone the seconded by BONNEY findings -of -fact on the appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission decision to the regular meeting on April 7, 1998. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 moved to deny the appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission decision on a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) (as a communication facility) on a C- Conservation zoned parcel. Generally located within U.S. Survey 5704, near Miller Field. Volume XXIV Page 11 VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Noes: None Absent: G. Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, AL ndL Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt read: "The board of adjustment's decision shall be mailed to the parties to the appeal within ten working days after the appeal decision and approval of findings of fact. Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the board of adjustment may appeal that decision to the superior court." Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt adjourned the Board of Adjustment and reconvened the regular meeting. W. STEVENS, moved to extend the seconded by BONNEY meeting to midnight. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXTEND MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote After a three minute recess at 11:28 p.m., the regular meeting was reconvened. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby reported that the Continuum of Care proposal would bring approximately $.5 million into the community for homeless people. On March 28, during ComFish, the Exxon Valdez Trustee Council would hold a public hearing on the restoration reserve. The Senate passed the ISTEA Bill (federal highway money bill) to forward it to the House of Representatives. The Senate funding addition of $46 billion would increase funding to Alaska. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 12 Dr. Andrew Trite, sea lion researcher, would speak to the Assembly and provide a slide show at the next work session. Personnel dvisory Board meeting minutes and information on changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations were distributed to the Assembly. He provided a summary of employee training costs that averaged $2,100 per employee. That cost was similar to Assembly training costs. The cost per employee was dependent on where the training took place. He noted that the training of one employee saved on consultant and attorney fees and a $197,000 grant was received as a direct result of training. A strong training program was essential. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 98 -08 Scrap Metals Processing Services for the Landfill /Baler Facility. Mayor Selby said the low bid was an alternative method that stored metals longer in Kodiak. If the alternative method was not desirable, Northern Exploration was the low bidder. W. STEVENS, seconded by BONNEY moved to award Contract No. 98 -08 Scrap Metals Processing Services for the Landfill /Baler Facility to Northern Exploration of Kodiak at a unit price of $127.77 per ton. Assemblymember W. Stevens knew the Borough worked in the past to remove scrap metals from the community quickly, and he did not want to start stock - piling metals. When Assemblymember Abell said he did not like to see salvageable parts thrown away, Assemblymember Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CONTRACT NO. 98 -08 Volume XXIV Page 13 W. Stevens said the contractor could remove salvageable parts. In response to Assemblymember Johnson, Mayor Selby said salvaging parts was time consuming and the need was to ship metals off island as soon as possible. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, Abell Noes: None Absent: G. Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous HEINRICHS, moved to extend the seconded by W. STEVENS meeting to 12:15 p.m. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXTEND MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 98 -11 Establishing Citizens RESOLUTION Board of Equalization Dates for the Year 1998. NO. 98 -11 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 98 -11 that, if adopted, established Wednesday, May 13, 1998 as the Board of Equalization hearing date. This resolution was adopted under Consent Agenda. 2. Resolution No. 98 -12 Authorizing the Records RESOLUTION Manager to Dispose of Certain Kodiak Island NO.98 -12 Borough Records. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 98 -12 that, if adopted, disposed of records not of historical, legal, or administrative value and had met the minimum retention requirements. This resolution was adopted under Consent Agenda. 3. Resolution No. 98 -13 Urging the State of Alaska to Support Seafood Marketing Efforts. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -13 Volume XXIV Page 14 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 98 -13 that, if adopted, urged the governor and legislature to support seafood marketing efforts. W. STEVENS, rnoved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 98 -13. Mayor Selby said funding for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute was important to coastal communities. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 98 -02 Amending KIBC Title 2 Administration and Personnel to Provide for the Change to a Manager Plan of Government. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 98 -02 that, if adopted, amended Kodiak Island Borough code to enact provisions for the reorganization of the municipal executive and administrative functions. JOHNSON, seconded by BONNEY JOHNSON, seconded by BONNEY Assemblymember W. Stevens agreed with the motion; however, he thought financial responsibility should be discussed and considered separately. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Arndt None G. Stevens Unanimous moved to adopt Ordinance No. 98 -02 in first reading to advance to public hearing on April 7, 1998. moved to amend Ordinance Number 98 -02 by reinstating Chapter 2.19, financial responsibility. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 98 -02 Volume XXIV Page 15 JOHNSON, moved to amend the seconded by HEINRICHS amendment by adding to section 2.19.010 the words: "unless said official has set -up and Assemblymember facilitate the Assemblymember question. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION FAILED VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED D. OTHER ITEMS None. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 maintained a payment schedule to eliminate the delinquent accounts ". Johnson felt a payment plan would payment of any debts. Abell wanted the public to decide the Johnson, W. Stevens Bonney, Heinrichs, Abell, Arndt G. Stevens 2 Ayes, 4 Noes Heinrichs, Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell Bonney, Arndt G. Stevens 4 Ayes, 2 Noes Johnson, W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Arndt None G. Stevens Unanimous OTHER ITEMS Volume XXIV Page 16 INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of December 17, 1997. 2. Architectural Review Board Meeting of January 26, 1998. 3. Service District No. 1 Board Meeting of February 3, 1998. 4. Womens Bay Service Area Board Meeting of February 9 and Special Meeting of February 23, 1998. B. REPORTS REPORTS None. C. OTHER OTHER None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Johnson admired the Assembly and the public for working through a difficult meeting. Assemblymember Bonney wanted answers on the transfer of hospital funds and employee training costs for the past four years. He considered that spending funds on training was a problem when there was a need to reduce the budget. He hoped to find areas to cut the budget. Assemblymember W. Stevens congratulated Albert "Dooley" Simeonoff, Jr., as the Student of the Month. Assemblymember Heinrichs wanted an executive session to discuss the GDM architect settlement on Peterson Elementary School. Mayor Selby hoped to secure a date for the negotiations. Assemblymember Heinrichs asked for a refresher on the design issues. Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XXIV Page 17 Deputy Presiding Officer Arndt appreciated Jim Wells' comments on the SuperDARN that brought concerns into perspective. ueputy Presiding officer Arndt announced the assembly would meet in work session Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room. Members of the assembly would attend Alaska Municipal League Legislative Committee meetings in Juneau April 2 and 3. The regular April 2 meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 12:12 •.m. ATTEST: `Donna F. Smith, '.MC /AAE Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting March 19, 1998 Ga L. StYvens, Pr siding Officer APPROVED: 04/07/98 Volume XXIV Page 18