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1994-06-16 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held June 6, 1994 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 Craig Fanning of the Salvation'Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: fl KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting June 16, 1994 Jack McFarland, Presiding Alan Austerman John Burt Gordon Gould Mike Milligan Mary Monroe absent: Suzanne Hancock comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC, Clerk Linda Freed, Community Development Director Judi Nielsen, Deputy Clerk Assemblymember Hancock was out -of -town on vacation and asked to be excused. MONROE, moved to excuse seconded by MILLIGAN Assemblymember Hancock. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA GOULD, seconded by MONROE moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Clerk Smith read the items for approval under "Consent Agenda ". Assemblymember Burt spoke to Ordinance No. 94 -11 in that he was curious of the need for a new Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) health services center when REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA • Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 177 the hospital was scheduled for refurbishing. He questioned the thought of incorporating health services. Mayor Selby explained that the building replaced the current building that housed KANA's administrative_ and only a portion of the building would be dedicated to clinical services. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Austerman, Burt, Gould, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Noes: None Absent: Hancock MOTION CARRIED Unanimous APPROVAL OP MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Regular Meeting of May 19 and Special Meeting of June 2, 1994. This item was approved under "Consent Agenda ". AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIC Mayor Jerome Selby presented to John Witteveen, retiring Superintendent of Schools, a plaque in honor of outstanding service to the Kodiak Island Borough School District from 1968 to 1994 and as Superintendent of Schools from 1987 to 1994. Superintendent Witteveen was pleased and honored to receive the plaque. He enjoyed the close working relationship with the assembly, mayor, and school board and felt it was critical in educating children. He recollected that during the past seven years, the assembly had not denied any school district request and added that the assembly was directly responsible for the local contribution and capital projects. He related that his son recently graduated from the University of Washington and, in his third calculus class, referred to instruction from Kodiak High School calculus teacher, Tom Simpler. He said it was a tribute to the assembly for supporting the school district and the quality, dedicated educators that directly benefited school children. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 178 CITIZENS' COMMENTS A A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Sid Pruitt. Jr. did not agree with the Assembly's decision to increase the mil rate. He said he was unaware of the increase or would have testified in opposition. He contended that his income dropped 24 percent from the previous year and the mil increase, along with increased property values, increased his tax burden by 25 percent. He was concerned that shore -based fishing was declining and asked the Assembly to place the mil rate increase question back on the table. He felt that Kodiak had a cushioned environment with oil revenues and was scared to think what the mil rate would be without state assistance. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda Scott Arndt, Service District No. 1 Board Chairman, informed the Assembly that the Board rec&mended spending zero dollars on lifting the moratorium and outlined the Boards reasons in that: 1. drawings and design would not be completed prior to the October election; 2. it was too late in the year to get things done; and 3. the drastic inequity in the operation of the treatment plant with regard to running the second clarifier with city rates not raised. He felt it was interesting that it was necessary to run the second clarifier only if the moratorium was lifted. He anticipated a rate increase in the service district but understood there was no intention of raising city rates. He understood there would be increased costs for electricity and additional personnel but questioned if costs were as portrayed. He said if the moratorium was not lifted and hookups continued as scheduled, there was no need to run the second clarifier. He reiterated the Board's recommendation to not spend money to lift the moratorium. Assemblymember Milligan asked if the Board would review the moratorium issue after the election. Mr. Arndt replied affirmatively. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Presiding Officer McFarland asked that a copy of the Board's minutes be submitted to the Clerk. COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORTS REPORTS None. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 179 % 7 PUBLIC BEARING PUBLIC HEAT All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Ordinance No. 93 -10H Amending Ordinance ORDINANCE No. 93 -10 Fiscal Year 1994 Budget Accepting NO. 93 -10H State Grant Funds For Womens Bay Volunteer Fire Department. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -10H which, if adopted, accepted grant funds in the amount of $3,312 for the purchase of equipment. GOULD, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 93 -10H. Mayor Selby explained that the ordinance accepted state grant funds of $3,312 for Womens Bay Volunteer Fire Department to purchase equipment such as radios, boots, coveralls and a floating pump. Presiding Officer McFarland called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Burt, Gould, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, McFarland Noes: None Absent: Hancock MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 93 -10I Amending Ordinance ORDINANCE No. 93 -10 Fiscal Year 1994 Budget Accepting NO. 93 -10I Additional Day Care Assistance Grant Funds. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -10I which, if adopted, accepted grant funds in the amount of $59,780. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by AUSTERMAN Ordinance No. 93 -10I. Mayor Selby explained that the ordinance accepted state grant funds of $59,780 allocated to day care Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 1.80 c recipients in the Borough and amended the budget in line with actual grant receipts. Presiding Officer McFarland called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. - There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Gould, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Burt, McFarland Noes: None Absent: Hancock MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. Restaurant Designation Application to Allow Access of Persons Under the Age of 19 for Purpose of Non - alcoholic Related Employment or Dining. Beverage Dispensary: Buskin River Inn AUSTERMAN, moved to voice non - seconded by MILLIGAN objection to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the restaurant designation application of the Buskin River Inn by licensee Michael J. Machulsky. Mayor Selby stated the application was straight- forward and the motion was appropriate unless the Assembly felt there was a need to voice objection. Presiding Officer McFarland called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Austerman defined that the application was needed because the bar was adjacent to the dining room. He noted that a sliding wall separated the two areas and approval of the application allowed persons under the age of 21 to eat or work in the restaurant. At Presiding Officer McFarland's query, Clerk Smith clarified that the application allowed access of RESTAURANT DESIGNATION APPLICANT BUSKIN RIVER INN Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 181 I persons under legal age for the purpose of non- alcoholic related employment or dining. VOTE ON MOTION OF NON - OBJECTION Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Burt, Gould, Monroe, McFarland None Hancock Unanimous D. Notice of Intent to Transfer Location of an Existing Package Store Liquor License. Transferred from: 1 1/2 Mile Mission Road, Beachcombers Liauors, Beachcombers Liquors, Inc. Transferred to: 3420 Rezanof Drive E., Island Spirits, Tom Hendel. AUSTERMAN, seconded by MONROE moved to voice non- objection to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the application to transfer location of an existing package store liquor license from 1 1/2 Mile Mission Road to 3420 Rezanof Drive East, Kodiak, Alaska. Mayor Selby stated the application required an objection or non - objection from the Assembly. Presiding Officer McFarland opened the public hearing. Tom Hendel, applicant, explained that he was now the sole applicant and was available to answer questions. When Assemblymember Burt questioned why the location was selected, Mr. Hendel explained that the property was zoned business and was the logical location. He added that one -third of the building was dedicated to a deli /food service area. Mr. Hendel stated the package store building would be placed in front of the Southern Alaska Forwarding building and there was easy access off Rezanof Drive. TRANSFER LOCATION OF PACKAGE STORE LIQUOR LICENSE Regular Assembly Resting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 182 At Assemblymember Austerman's question regarding objections that the proposed site was too close to churches and school zones, Mr. Hendel stated he felt the objections were philosophical or moral and that legally there were no grounds to deny the request. He said there was objection that the proposed site was located close to low- income housing but noted that the Safeway liquor store was located directly across the street from low- income housing. He said a liquor store was an acceptable use of business zoned property and noted that State Statutes dictated that a liquor store be located a minimum of 200 feet from the nearest church or school. He clarified that the nearest church was 750 feet away and the nearest school was 2,800 feet away. He spoke with those affiliated with the nearest church and objections had since been dropped. He was willing to speak to those concerned with the moral aspect of the business. When Assemblymember Milligan noted objections based on the possibility of building a junior high school on property in close proximity, Mr. Hendel replied that State Statutes defined that a liquor store built prior to a school was grandfathered. Assemblymember Milligan held respect for Mr. Hendel's businessmanship and long term commitment to the community. He considered the ramifications if the business was sold and wondered if a bar could be placed on the premises. Mr. Hendel did not foresee that happening but explained that if the business was sold the ABC Board would be involved. Mr. Hendel stated he was a 22 -year Kodiak resident and worked as a liquor wholesaler during part of that time. He said that as a wholesaler he attempted to mitigate problems caused by alcohol abuse by creating a scholarship fund in King Cove for high school seniors that was on -going and raised $80,000 to purchase an ambulance for Dutch Harbor. He said that, as with any business, it was important to be a conscientious community member. Assemblymember Monroe understood that a portion of the building was dedicated to a deli /food service area and asked if people under the age of 21 would be allowed to enter the premises. Mr. Hendel explained that, as part of the application process, a diagram of the premises that outlined specific use of the building was required. He said there were separate entrances to separate rooms so people under age 21 were allowed in the deli /food service area. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 183 At Assemblymember Austerman's query, Mr. Hendel reiterated the building would have a specific division of space and separate entrances as required by state law. At Assemblymember Gould's statement that it was similar to the operation of Speedee Kraft in Bells Flats, Mr. Hendel concurred. Presiding Officer McFarland opened the public hearing. Eddie Rose thought it was great that Beachcombers Bar closed and felt he spoke for many people. He said the City of Kodiak considered removing benches in the downtown area because there was a public drunkenness problem. He felt there were sufficient liquor outlets in Kodiak and, although he understood the profit motive, he contended it was an undesirable location in terms of community planning. He anticipated a relaxation of standards with the increased gathering of people and influx of transients. Presiding Officer McFarland closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Burt was bothered because, although he supported free enterprise, there was public property across the street from the proposed location. Assemblymember Monroe pondered the 200 foot distance required from a school but remembered that a bar was located close to Main Elementary School. She appreciated public comments but contended the package store was a permitted use and the Assembly worked diligently on zoning in the area. Assemblymember Milligan shared Assemblymember Burt's concerns and asked Linda Freed, Community Development Director, to speak about access. Director Freed outlined the access from Woodland Drive, Spruce Cape extension and future extension of Puffin Drive. Assemblymember Gould contended that the property was business and it was logical to place a business strip along Rezanof Drive. He said better planning would have provided a larger buffer between business and residential areas. He noted that business zoning allowed banks, eating and drinking establishments, funeral parlors, gasoline stations and government offices and the time to question the use of the property was during the zoning process. Regular Assembly Heating Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 184 VOTE ON MOTION OF NON - OBJECTION Assemblymember Austerman agreed with Assemblymembers Gould and Monroe and felt the issue was emotional and difficult to legislate because under the letter of the law, there was no justification for objection. He noted that possibly building a school in the area was an issue but not sufficient to warrant objection. He recounted that his initial concerns when the Brother Francis Shelter was built across the street from his residence were alleviated. He noted that he had never seen transients or drunks hanging around other liquor stores in town. He clarified that of the 213 property owners contacted, ten were opposed and two were in favor. Presiding Officer McFarland explained that the Assembly was making a recommendation and the ABC Board had final authority. Assemblymember Gould reminded that the Assembly was only stating non - objection and it was appropriate for people to voice objections to the ABC Board. Ayes: Monroe, Austerman, Gould, McFarland Noes: Burt, Milligan Absent: Hancock MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 2 Noes Presiding Officer McFarland asked that the record show, as Mr. Hendel indicated, that Mr. Mike Anderson withdrew his name as co- applicant. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby reported that the amended Certificate -of- Need for the hospital was approved and received from the state. He explained that the amendment was required because of the change of site location. He spoke to the recent outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) and urged residents to be cautious. He said it was a serious situation because Department of Conservation tests on the east side of the Island found readings as high as 19,000 micrograms per 100 grams and 80 micrograms per 100 grams was deadly. He stated that of the 18 cases diagnosed since May 24, six people were hospitalized, some in critical condition, and one person died. He urged the public to refrain from digging clams on any Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 185 Kodiak island beaches. He added that the State of Alaska was considering a ban on clam digging on Kodiak throughout the summer. He said that, although there was a question of closing the beaches, the intent was to allow people to enjoy the beaches during the summer yet stress the importance of not digging clams. At Presiding Officer McFarland's clarification that cooking did not eliminate PSP, Mayor Selby responded affirmatively. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 94 -15A Amending Resolution No. RESOLUTION 94 -15 Increasing the Rental Rate for Office NO. 94 -15A Space in the Borough Building. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 94 -15A which, if adopted, adjusted the square footage per entity to incorporate common space. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 94 -15A was before the Assembly. Assemblymember Gould calculated the rate increase, including common space, and contended that rates were raised to an unacceptable level and the Borough should break -even on maintenance costs. MONROE, seconded by MILLIGAN moved to amend Resolution No. 94 -15A by inserting the following words in the title following the word AMENDING: "SQUARE FOOTAGE FIGURES IN ". Presiding Officer McFarland clarified that the $1.10 per square foot lease rate was previously approved and the question before the Assembly was the square footage and common area issue. Assemblymember Milligan outlined Assemblymember Gould's comments in that not charging for common areas was a standard within the industry. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None Austerman, Burt, Gould, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 186 Absent: MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Absent: A a y ^_ Hancock Unanimous TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Gould, Milligan, Burt, Monroe, Austerman, McFarland Hancock MOTION FAILED 2 Ayes, 4 Noes B. Ordinance No. 93 -53 Rezoning U.S. Survey 1932 From C -- Conservation To RD- -Rural Development. (Generally Located in Uganik Bay) GOULD, seconded by BURT Mayor Selby explained that the applicant for the rezone requested it be withdrawn. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO WITHDRAW Ayes: Gould, Milligan, Monroe, Austerman, Burt, McFarland None Hancock Unanimous Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS None. moved to withdraw Ordinance No. 95 -53 at the request of the applicant for the rezone. ORDINANCE NO. 93 -53 NEW BUSINESS BID AWARDS RESOLUTIONS Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 187 ORDINANCES `Q C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTI 1. Ordinance No. 93 -10J Amending Ordinance No. $3 -10 Fiscal Year 1994 Budget to Reflect Year -End Adjustments. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 93 -10J which, if adopted, amended the Kodiak Island Borough annual budget. MONROE, seconded by MILLIGAN moved to advance Ordinance No. 93 -10J to public hearing on July 7, 1994. Mayor Selby gave a synopsis of the adjustments and reflected that $20,000 additional income from interest and penalties offset the cost of legal expenses that were $100,000 over the annual budget. He noted that Mental Health Center figures reflected grant revenues received from the state. At Assemblymember Austerman's inquiry about the amount originally budgeted for fund balance use, Mayor Selby explained that nothing was budgeted to date and $99,000 would remain in the fund as a balance of total revenues and expenditures. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Milligan, Monroe, Burt, Gould, McFarland Austerman Hancock 5 Ayes, 1 No 2. Ordinance No. 94 -10A Amending Ordinance No. 94 -10 Fiscal Year 1995 Budget (Coastal Management Grant Receipt). Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 94 -10A which, if adopted, authorized the mayor, or his designee, to negotiate and administer any documents required to obtain grant funds of $59,050 from the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. This item was advanced to public hearing on July 7, 1994 under "Consent Agenda ". ORDINANCE NO. 93 -10J ORDINANCE NO. 94 -10A Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 188 3. Ordinance No. 94 -09 Rezoning the Property ORDINANCE Commonly Known as the Kodiak Baptist NO. 94 -09 Mission and Other Properties in the Surrounding Area (1910, 1944 -2290 and Unnumbered Lots on Rezanof Drive East; 1897 -1967 Mission Road; 2180 Mill Bay Road; 117 -122 Bancroft Drive) Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 94 -09 which, if adopted, rezoned property consistent with the applicable provisions of the Kodiak Island Borough comprehensive plan. GOULD, seconded by MONROE moved to advance Ordinance No. 94 -09 to public hearing on July 7, 1994. Mayor Selby explained that the rezone area included the Kodiak Baptist Mission and several adjacent properties and totalled approximately 30•acres. He deferred to Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, for clarification. Presiding Officer McFarland reminded the Assembly that the ordinance was in first reading for advancement to public hearing. Assemblymember Austerman stated the reason the ordinance was not advanced to public hearing on the consent agenda was because it encompassed a large area and it was appropriate to ensure public awareness. Assemblymember Monroe concurred with Assemblymember Austerman and held that the largeness and complexity of the property warranted a report from Director Freed. Director Freed explained that the rezone was originally requested by the Kodiak Baptist Mission. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings, and two lots were dropped because of controversy. She said the Mission and the mobile home park were not compatible with the rural residential one zoning, other developed properties were not compatible and RRI zoning was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the area. She said the Commission considered a zoning pattern that represented uses for the area. She referred to maps in the chambers that indicated the existing zoning and the proposed rezone. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 189 She said the Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Mission complex, but added that the cup was contingent on approval and a survey of the property prior to rezone. VOTE ON MOTIONTO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED 4. Ordinance No. 94 -11 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.10 Health Powers to Provide that the City of Kodiak May Issue Revenue Bonds»to Finance a Health, Education and Social Services Center to be Owned and Operated by the Kodiak Area Native Association. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 94 -11 which, if adopted, amended KIBC Chapter 8.10 to provide that the City of Kodiak may issue revenue bonds on behalf of the Kodiak Area Native Association. This item was advanced to public hearing on July 7, 1994 under "Consent Agenda ". D. OTHER ITEMS 3 Monroe, Austerman, Burt, Gould, Milligan, McFarland None Hancock Unanimous 1. Confirmation of Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Mayor Selby stated he selected Ken Gordon for confirmation. AUSTERMAN, moved to confirm the seconded by MONROE Mayor's appointment of Ken Gordon to a two - year city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission to expire December 31, 1995. Assemblymember Gould outlined the fact that the mayor appointed and the assembly confirmed but argued his strong support of the interview process. He said the Assembly had not received a resume or application and ORDINANCE NO. 94 -11 OTHER ITEMS CONFIRMATION OF P &Z COMMISSIONER Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 190 1 1 5 the mayor had the opportunity to select people that would shape Kodiak's.future and affect the community beyond his term. He felt the interview process allowed the mayor and assembly to cooperate in the selection process. Assemblymember Burt concurred with Assemblymember Gould. At the request of Assemblymember Monroe, Mayor Selby defined that Mr. Gordon was a Hillside resident who held a bachelor of science degree in food technology and served for seven years as a city firefighter. He said there were two candidates, but during the interview process, the second candidate withdrew his , application because of the time commitment. He was impressed with Mr. Gordon because he had an excellent feel for the balance of protecting Kodiak's resources yet allowing development. He reminded the Assembly that the Commission was short - handed and securing a quorum was difficult. GOULD, seconded by BURT VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE moved to postpone confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Ken Gordon to a two - year city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission to expire December 31, 1995 to July 7, 1994 regular meeting. Ayes: Burt, Gould, Milligan, McFarland Noes: Austerman, Monroe Absent: Hancock MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 2 Noes INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Kodiak Island Borough Health & Safety Committee Meeting of March 4, 1994. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough May 1994 Financial Report. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 191 CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS C. OTHER OTHER 1. East Addition Homeowner's Association Letter. Assemblymember Burt thanked Mr. Pruitt for expressing his concerns. He reminded that elections were forthcoming and two seats were open on the Assembly. He felt Kodiak's voting record was poor and hoped for improvement. At questions raised by Assemblymember Monroe, Mayor Selby stated that the hospital site design work was completed by Prochaska and the building design was in progress. He anticipated bidding on the•site work in the next month, with the contract to the Assembly by August. He expected the building design work to run through the winter with construction bidding in spring 1995. He said details were reviewed with hospital staff, and the main focus was to complete the design work. At further questions, Mayor Selby said it was desirable to continue using the admin building by relocating it to a site near the hospital but there was no success in finding a site. He added that since it was determined that a large investment in water and sewer lines was required, the thought was to sell the building and set a specific removal date. Assemblymember Milligan felt the vote on the transfer of location of the package store was difficult, but he was comfortable that Mr. Hendel would operate a respectable establishment. At questions raised by Assemblymember Austerman, Mayor Selby explained that earth removal at the hospital site was scheduled for fall to allow the ground to settle through the winter, thereby establishing a solid foundation. Assemblymember Austerman agreed that the package store transfer was a difficult issue and respected those who commented. He defined that the Assembly was advisory to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and it was necessary to follow the letter of the law. He encouraged those who seriously objected to rally residents. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XVIII June 16, 1994 Page 192 • I A At Assemblymember Austerman's comment, Presiding Officer McFarland said the issue of spending money to lift the moratorium would be addressed in work session. Presiding Officer McFarland thanked Mr. Pruitt for expressing his concerns. He explained that the bond debt was 1.3 mils so the 1.25 mil increase represented a decrease in the operating budget. He noted that the borough had a 5.5 mil rate for five years but decreases in municipal assistance and revenue sharing and the bond debt caused a need to increase the mil rate. He anticipated the mil rate to hold firm for the next two to three years. He said the baler facility and hospital were enterprise funds and the decrease in contributions required to operate the Mental Health Center indicated a progression toward an enterprise fund. With regard to increased property values./he outlined the fact that the Borough assessor was obligated to determine the fair market value of property in the Borough. He added that without that determination, the state had the legal right to determine property values, and that was undesirable. He believed in the hospital reconstruction and school site development. He- thanked Mr. Arndt for his comments. Presiding Officer McFarland announced the Assembly would meet in a joint Assembly /Council work session on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers; work session on Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room;, work session on Friday, June 24 at noon in the borough conference room; work session on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room; and regular meeting on Thursday, July 7, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. AUSTERMAN, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Regular Assembly Meeting June 16, 1994 Volume XVIII Page 193 ATTEST: Borough Clerk Appnw•a: 07/26/9 There being no further busines • come before the Assembly, the meeting adjour ed at 9:07 p.m. Af A V Ace// Presid Regular Assembly Meeting June 16, 1994 Volume XVIII Page 194