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1998-10-01 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held October 1, 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 Captain David Davis of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Gary Stevens, Presiding Tom Abell Tuck Bonney Bob Johnson Absent: Wayne Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Linda Freed, Acting Mayor Donna Smith CMC /AAE, Clerk Judi Nielsen CMC, Deputy Clerk Assemblymember Wayne Stevens was out and asked to be excused. HEINRICHS, seconded by ARNDT VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, moved to approve the seconded by ARNDT agenda. Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 Scott Arndt Robin Heinrichs moved to excuse Assemblymember Wayne Stevens. Unanimous voice vote REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXIV Page 193 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month Acting Mayor Freed presented the Employee of the Month Award to Dale Jackson, drafting technician in the Community Development Department. B. Proolamal.io Acting Mayor Freed declared October, 1998 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, urging that all citizens actively support and participate in the ongoing programs designed to reduce and eventually eliminate domestic violence as a social problem. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARING Unanimous voice vote The resolution presented at this meeting was introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Resolution No. 98 -31 Agreeing to Participate in the Relocation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Facility. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 98 -31. Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 98 -31 Volume XXIV Page 194 Presiding Officer Stevens opened the public hearing. Chuck Stauffer, spokesperson for the VFW, saw two options; 1) that the Borough buy the VFW property outright, or 2) that the Borough assist in building a convention center that the VFW would own. He was concerned about the change in Borough government and felt a convention center could provide expanded food services, accommodate larger groups, and increase the tax base. He urged the Assembly to act promptly, and stated the VFW was not closed; however, a full -time management position was eliminated. Roger Reddekopp respected the VFW and felt a convention center might be needed in the future; however, he did not feel Kodiak could currently support one. He did not want the Borough to fund a convention center as funding should come from the private sector. He felt the convention center could draw business away from local businesses and not receive revenue from outside. He also saw problems with the landfill. Joey Hutcherson, Jr., Kodiak High School student and the youngest VFW member, thought a convention center would allow the schools to host activities that would draw many participants. Presiding Officer Stevens closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Arndt saw the resolution as a binding agreement with strings. He understood the two options; however, he wanted to focus on the cost to buy the property and not confuse the issue by discussion on a convention center. Assemblymember Abell wanted to purchase the property and extend the landfill. He did not want the Borough to own any more buildings, yet if the VFW was unable to cover the cost of operating the convention center, the building would revert to the Borough. Assemblymember Bonney was not willing to use taxpayer funds to pay for a convention center. He wanted to Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 195 keep the tax base down and use extra funds on needed community projects. He knew the property was needed for the landfill, but he did not feel a convention center was the answer. Assemblymember Arndt felt the resolution was presented improperly to the Assembly and could be presented to the Assembly at a later date. Assemblymember Heinrichs wanted discussion at a work session. In response to Assemblymember Johnson, Presiding Officer Stevens said the resolution included purchase of the property and construction of a new facility. It was generally agreed that the cost of the property would be $1.3 -1.7 million. Assemblymember Johnson felt a larger facility was needed and would provide additional income for the community, as indicated in the Chamber of Commerce feasibility study. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Johnson Noes: Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, G. Stevens. ABSENT: W. Stevens MOTION FAILED 1 Aye 5 Noes Presiding Officer Stevens thanked Mr. Stauffer for his input and said the Assembly was not opposed to purchasing the property at fair market value. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Acting Mayor Freed reported that the Kodiak Subarea Contingency Plan for Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharges /Releases was complete and copies were available in the Community Development Department, the Clerks office, the library, and the college. She Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 196 noted that maps were available free of charge to residents. Acting Mayor Freed was concerned about the continued vandalism at the Borough -owned facility on Otmeloi. The vandals moved rocks into the parking lot, railings were removed from the walkways, live ammunition was found, and residents encountered youths using baseball bats on the facility. The equipment would be moved to Camp Mueller. Assemblymember Arndt was appalled at the vandalism. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 98 -47 Purchase and CONTRACT Installation of Rebuilt Wire Strapper for NO. 98 -47 the Kodiak Island Borough Baler at Landfill Facility. ARNDT, seconded by HEINRICHS There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE moved to approve Contract No. 98 -47 with Accent West of Kent, Washington in an amount not to exceed $14,500. Ayes: Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, Abell, G. Stevens Noes: None ABSENT: W. Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 Volume XXIV Page 197 Ayes: 2. Contract No. 98 -48 Solid Waste Collection Services for the Kodiak Island Borough. ABELL, seconded by ARNDT Acting Mayor Freed did not have complete information on the bids and suggested the Assembly postpone action on the contract. ARNDT, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Noes: None Absent: W. Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. RESOLUTIONS None. C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 moved to approve Contract CONTRACT No. 98 -45 to USA NO. 98 -48 Waste /Kodiak Sanitation of Kodiak for a period of 5 % years beginning January 1, 1999. moved to postpone Contract No. 98 -45 to the October 15, 19 - 9 - 5 [neel.iiiy.. Bonney, Heinrichs, Johnson, Abell, Arndt, G. Stevens 1. October 6, 1998 Regular Municipal Election ELECTION WORKERS Workers. JOHNSON, moved to approve the list seconded by BONNEY of the October 6, 1998 RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS Volume XXIV Page 198 Clerk Smith read the list of election workers. Presiding Officer Stevens appreciated those who volunteered. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 2. Kodiak High School Career Technology KODIAK HIGH Curriculum Enhancement Incentive Grant. SCHOOL CAREER GRANT HEINRICHS, seconded by ARNDT Assemblymember Heinrichs was proud of the Assembly's stand to reestablish vocation education at the high school. The grant funds would purchase software and publish their yearbook. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 3. Airport Advisory Committee Vacancy. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE BONNEY, moved to declare the seat VACANCY seconded by HEINRICHS of Bruce G. Buffington on the Airport Advisory Committee vacant and to direct the clerk to advertise the vacant seat per borough code. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 municipal election workers. moved to release $20,000 for a fiscal year 1999 Kodiak High School Career Technology Curriculum Enhancement Incentive Grant. Volume XXIV Page 199 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No Action Required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of July 15, 1998. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough September 1998 Financial Report. 2. Kodiak Area Transit System August 1998 Report. C. Oils R T1hM5 None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Cliff Stone thanked Assemblymember Johnson for his support, the Assembly for their encouragement, and the public for their comments on the VFW resolution. He stated the VFW intended to build a convention center on Near Island that would add to the tax base and provide an economic boost to Kodiak. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLY MEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Bonney encouraged everyone to vote at the October 6 election. Assemblymember Abell welcomed the two new Alaska State Troopers to Kodiak. He said the September 29 joint work session went well. He assured the public that they were heard, and he hoped they would be able to continue to work together. He felt a convention center was needed but did not feel the Borough should spend funds to build buildings. He appreciated the efforts of the VFW volunteers. Assemblymember Arndt thanked Cliff Stone and hoped to continue working towards resolution with the VFW. He Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 - OTHER TTEMS CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXIV Page 200 looked forward to the upcoming change in government. Presiding Officer Stevens announced that the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: (t.'49'144,4 . Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting October 1, 1998 Ga L. S even Pr- siding officer Volume XXIV Page 201