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1995-04-06 Regular MeetingXODIAE ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held April 6, 1995 in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. The invocation was given by Envoy Craig Fanning of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Mary Monroe, Presiding John Burt Suzanne Hancock Robin Heinrichs Jack McFarland Gary Stevens Absent: Mike Milligan comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Judi Nielsen, Deputy Clerk Jeri Jensen, Secretary Assemblymember Milligan was out on vacation and asked to be excused. McFARLAND, moved to excuse seconded by HEINRICHS Assemblymember Milligan. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA STEVENS, seconded by McFARLAND HANCOCK, seconded by McFARLAND Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda. moved to amend the agenda by adding Resolutions No. 95 -12, 95 -13 and 95 -14 as items 12.B.6, 12.B.7 and 12.B.8. REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Volume XIX Page 243 Deputy Clerk Nielsen read the items for consideration under "Consent Agenda ". At questions raised by Assemblymember McFarland, it was clarified that the resolutions supported continued state funding and did not set policy. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Ayes: Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Monroe Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Monroe Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Meeting of March 16,. 1995. This item was approved under "Consent Agenda ". AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Barbara Templeton, administrative assistant in the Mayor's Office. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public. Hearing None. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XIX Page 244 None. COMMITTEE REPORTS Woody Koninq, Architectural Review Board chair, reported that the Board reviewed the Kodiak High School Phase IV -B Alterations 65% drawings and referred comments to the architect. He said they also reviewed the make -up of the Board and there was a consensus to recommend reducing the number of members from nine to seven. He noted that it was difficult to find consistent, contributing members. He thanked Eric Ness for his participation on the Board and noted he would be missed. He said the Board would meet with Tom Hettich, Kumin & Associates representative, on April 11 to review hospital drawings. He felt pressed to have the drawings reviewed and submitted to the Assembly at the next regular Assembly meeting. Assemblymember Hancock said she, Assemblymember Milligan and City Council members Kathy Colwell and Charlie Davidson were members of the Transportation Committee that was reviewing the need for a bus system in Kodiak. She noted that she and Councilmember Colwell would be on the radio station's program "Hot Line" April 7 and the last committee meeting was scheduled for April 10. She hoped for input from the community. While in Juneau attending the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference, she attended a meeting as a member of the Committee on Education. She said the Committee opposed HB 230 that would reduce the educational foundation formula from the present $61,000. Assemblymember Burt attended the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting where completion of Woodland Acres Park was reviewed. Assemblymember McFarland met with Mary Stadum, AML Executive Director, for discussion on reduced funds to the Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska Regional Development Organization (ARDOR). Although Presiding Officer Monroe was unable to attend the last Kodiak College Council meeting, she understood the Council recommended increasing tuition from $52.00 to $56.00 per undergraduate credit. Duncan Fields, Kodiak Salmon Work Group (KSWG) chair, reported that the group formulated information and a Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume }CDC Page 245 strategy to defeat a proposal from Cook Inlet fishermen to the Board of Fish. He said the proposal was a substantial threat because it reduced the Kodiak sockeye salmon harvest by 30 percent and the pink salmon harvest by 25 percent. He referred to graphics, KSWG Report #5 and a volume of public comments compiled by KSWG that were used to persuade the Board of Fish that Kodiak fishermen were catching more salmon because the number of returning fish had increased. He said the Board of Fish would review the issue next year so the Group's efforts would continue. He noted that operating funds were sufficient through November and the financial needs after that were unknown. He said the Group would report to the Assembly in fall, 1995. Presiding Officer Monroe acknowledged the success of the KSWG. Assemblymember McFarland suggested that copies of the report and comments be placed in the Clerk's Office and local libraries for public access. PUBLIC HEARING None. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby was encouraged that changes to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 defined navigable waters and would exempt some fuel carriers and air taxis from carrying $250 million in liability insurance. He attended the Alaskan Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) task force meeting where a five -year lease plan for 1997 -2002 was discussed. He said the plan included both Cook Inlet and the Shelikof Strait, but it was desirable to remove the Shelikof Strait because it was in different waters and had different weather conditions. He distributed and briefly explained a summary of non - profit funding requests. He planned discussion at the next Assembly work session. He reported that the fiscal year 1996 budget was near completion and the capital projects budget would be to the Assembly at the next work session. He noted that taxes would not be increased and additional school district funds would come from the general fund. He said a graph of Borough spending for the last five years was being prepared, and he expected Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 PUBLIC HEARING MESSAGES FROK MAYOR Volume XIX Page 246 it to show increased expenditures for education and health care and a decrease in Borough government expenditures. He announced that President Clinton signed the Unfunded Federal Mandates Bill into law and the Alaska Legislature worked on a similar bill. He said the bills were not retroactive but future legislative bodies were required to address the financial impact of mandated requirements to communities. He reported that the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce received a $8,577 grant to conduct an economic feasibility study of the "Cry of the Wild Ram ". He announced that Peninsula Marketing Association received a state grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development for a fish marketing conference April 13 -14 in Anchorage. He appreciated the conference and quality speakers. He met with legislators in Juneau regarding their proposal to cut the Governor's budget from $135 to $100 million. He felt Kodiak's $2.4 million request for the water treatment plant upgrade was in jeopardy in that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) placed the project at number nine on their priority list. He said DEC was aware that Kodiak had funds for the matching grant program. He encouraged residents to write to legislators and request that the budget not be reduced and to retain full funding for municipal assistance and revenue sharing. He said a decrease would result in lost revenue of $60 - 70,000 to the borough and $40 - 50,000 to the city. He felt reductions in state funds pressured local communities to raise taxes to maintain programs. He acknowledged the recent death of Betty Springhill and highlighted her many years of community service. At the request of Presiding Officer Monroe, he updated the progress of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation Rocket Launch Facility. He expected the Governor's office to introduce the authorization bill to sell $20 million in bonds. He clarified that the $20 million included $2 million for the Fairbanks tracking station, $2 million for Pasagshak Road improvements and $16 million for construction of the Facility. He thought Kodiak was unique in that rockets would not be launched over large land masses. He said legislative leadership appeared supportive and work was expected to begin in fall. Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Volume XIX Page 247 He responded to Assemblymember Burt's question about foreign interest in satellite technology in that it allowed third -world countries, such as Indonesia, to have telephones without telephone lines. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS BID AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 95 -06 Supporting the Lifting RESOLUTION of the Export Ban on Alaska North Slope NO. 95 -06 (ANS) Oil, Under Certain Conditions. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -06 that, if adopted, endorsed lifting the export ban of Alaska North Slope crude oil as long as Congress required the crude oil be shipped on United States tankers, the establishment of modern spill response depots in Kodiak, and the continued support for citizen advisory councils in both Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by McFARLAND Resolution No. 95 -06. Mayor Selby said the issue was before Congress and President Clinton was theoretically in favor of lifting the ban. He noted that approximately 60% of domestic oil was imported and it was costly to transport Alaskan crude through the Panama Canal to the United States Gulf Coast for refinement. He said the issue was complex and impacted the national economy in that it was a large part of the balance of trade. He said there was some thought to combine the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the export ban, but he felt they were two different issues. McFARLAND, seconded by STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 moved to amend Resolution No. 95 -06 under NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by replacing the words: "heartily endorses" with the word: "supports ". Volume XIX Page 248 Assemblymember Hancock felt additional word changes were necessary and suggested postponing. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous HANCOCK, moved to postpone seconded by McFARLAND Resolution No. 95 -06 to public hearing on April 20, 1995. VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe Assemblymember McFarland requested that the Clerk's Office distribute copies of the resolution to the Kodiak Longline Vessel Owners Association, Alaska Draggers Association, Area K Seiners Association, Representative Austerman and Senator Zharoff. 2. Resolution No. 95 -08 Establishing Board of RESOLUTION Equalization Dates for the Year 1995. NO. 95 -08 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -08 that, if adopted, established the 1995 Board of Equalization hearing date as Monday, May 30, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by McFARLAND Resolution No. 95 -08. Mayor Selby explained that the resolution was a housekeeping measure required by Alaska State Statutes. He encouraged property owners to review Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Volume XIX Page 249 their tax assessments and contact the Assessor with any questions. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Monroe Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Resolution No. 95 -09 Supporting Continued RESOLUTION Level Funding for the Alaska Marine Highway NO. 95 -09 System. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -09 that, if adopted, urged Governor Knowles and the Alaska State Legislature to maintain funding for the ocean -class vessel, complete its construction, and ensure its operation beginning in 1997. McFARLAND, moved to adopt seconded by STEVENS Resolution No. 95 -09. Mayor Selby deferred to Assemblymember McFarland. Assemblymember McFarland expected Tustument funding to be cut because it was costly to operate as the only ocean -going vessel. He felt the 'Pustumena was the link to remote communities and important to economic development as it allowed diversification. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 4. Resolution No. 95 -10 Supporting Public Broadcasting. NO. 95 -10 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -10 that, if adopted, urged the Governor and the Alaska Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Monroe RESOLUTION Volume XIX Page 250 State Legislators to maintain funding for public broadcasting. McFARLAND moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 95 -10. Mayor Selby encouraged residents to pledge during KMXT's fund raiser and noted that half of the $40,000 goal was reached. He said KMXT broadcasted the Assembly regular meetings. He deferred to Assemblymember McFarland. Assemblymember McFarland said public broadcasting was important because it provided an early warning system and weather reports. He said villages were also linked to Kodiak. He agreed that the State should spend wisely and but he felt there was a need for balance with the needs of residents. Assemblymember Burt felt the legislature had a tough decision on programs to cut. He personally supported KMXT but felt it was not government's responsibility. He noted that KMXT aggressively sought broad support. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Monroe 5. Resolution No. 95 -11 Consenting to the RESOLUTION Location of Certain Commercial Facilities NO. 95 -11 to be Financed by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) on Behalf of the Kodiak Fishmeal Company and Located Within the Kodiak Island Borough. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -11 that, if adopted, approved the location of the new Bio -Dry plant. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 95 -11. Mayor Selby said the resolution was needed to fulfill AIDEA financing requirements. Volume XIX Page 251 There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 6. Resolution No. 95 -12 Urging the Alaska RESOLUTION State Legislature to Fully Fund the Alaska NO. 95 -12 Regional Development Organization (ARDOR) Program at Its Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Request Level to Improve the Overall Economic Development of Alaska. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -12 that, if adopted, urged the Alaska State Legislature to grant full funding to the ARDOR program to continue its mission to develop the economic base in Alaska at a time when economic growth was vital for the long -term health of the state. McFARLAND moved to adopt seconded by STEVENS Resolution No. 95 -12. Mayor Selby said Kodiak benefited from the ARDOR program through the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) that included fish marketing seminars and the Chamber of Commerce grant to study the feasibility of the Cry of the Wild Ram to increase local tourism. Assemblymember McFarland noted the ARDOR program gave seed money that was "bank- rolled" into more dollars that made projects possible, including the local fish meal and fish oil projects and dock at Nelson Lagoon. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe Noes: None Absent: Milligan Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Volume XIX Page 252 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 7. Resolution No. 95 -13 Urging Full Funding RESOLUTION for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. NO. 95 -13 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -13 that, if adopted, urged the Alaska State Legislature to grant full funding to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to ensure the continued development of maximum sustainable economic growth for Alaska. McFARLAND, moved to adopt seconded by STEVENS Resolution No. 95 -13. Mayor Selby felt there was concern to the community because the State did not understand the affect of fisheries on the economy. He added that the legislature was not aware that Anchorage was the biggest benefactor. He contended that the Department of Fish and Game made money for the State. 3111 Nippes, Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF &G) regional biologist, was asked by Presiding Officer Monroe to speak to the proposed budget decrease. Mr. Nippes said that if adopted, the fiscal year 1996 budget would be below fiscal year 1979 funding levels and would result in the elimination of the ADF &G Division of Subsistence. He anticipated that in areas with joint federal /state management, the state would back away from management functions. He said that would be on a statewide basis, not just the Kodiak region. He outlined other budget decrease results that included elimination of the scallop stock assessment program. Assemblymember Hancock felt the resolution deserved the full support of the Assembly. She was surprised that the Anchorage delegation was apparently not aware of the impact of the budget on their community. Assemblymember McFarland agreed with Assemblymember Hancock. He felt the proposed budget was outrageous and contended that fisheries were a renewable resource with positive economic impact that created jobs. He thought the proposed budget demonstrated a lack of vision and good policy setting by the state. He asked the Clerk's Office to send copies of the resolution to Municipality of Anchorage Mayor Mystrom and Assembly and Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. Assemblymember Burt had mixed feelings. He did not like political involvement but supported the Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Volume XIX Page 253 resolution because fisheries were important to the local economy. Assemblymember Stevens gave a historical perspective of fisheries since the territorial days. He agreed that sound management was needed. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe 8. Resolution No. 95 -14 Supporting the Alaska RESOLUTION State Council on the Arts. NO. 95 -14 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -14 that, if adopted, urged the Governor and the Alaska State Legislators to maintain funding for the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Because Presiding Officer Monroe introduced the resolution, she passed the gavel to Assemblymember McFarland. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 95 -14. Mayor Selby felt the Arts Council brought entertainment to Kodiak that would be missed if the lack of funds did not allow them to survive. He deferred to Assemblymember Monroe. Assemblymember Monroe thought the Council provided a service that assisted the community. She noted that state funds were used as matching funds to obtain federal grants. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland felt the arts added to the quality of life and that government funds helped communities provide that service. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, Stevens, Monroe, McFarland Volume KIX Page 254 Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Acting Presiding Officer McFarland passed the gavel back to Presiding Officer Monroe. C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 94 -10G Amending Ordinance No. 94 -10 Fiscal Year 1995 Budget. (Day Care Assistance Grant) Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 94 -10G that, if adopted, amended the budget by accepting $816 for the Day Care Assistance Program. This item was advanced to public hearing on April 20, 1995 under "Consent Agenda ". 2. Ordinance No. 95 -03 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 2 Chapter 2.45 Architectural/ Engineering Review Board. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -03 that, if adopted, reduced the number of board members from nine to seven and specified voting members. MCFARLAND, moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Ordinance No. 95 -03 Mayor Selby commented on the background and change in the purpose of the Board in that it was important to have contributing Board members. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Burt Milligan 5 Ayes, 1 No Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Monroe None Milligan Unanimous ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 94 -10G ORDINANCE NO. 95 -03 Volume XIX Page 255 D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Resignation of Architectural /Engineering Review Board Member. McFARLAND, seconded by HEINRICHS Assemblymember McFarland acknowledged and thanked Mr. Ness for his participation on the Board. He also thanked the Coast Guard for allowing Mr. Ness and others of its members to serve on community boards and commissions. Assemblymember Burt said Mr. Ness also served on the School District Budget Review Committee, his wife was an active volunteer, and they had nice children. VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Architectural/ Engineering Review Board Member Eric Ness. STEVENS, seconded by McFARLAND Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Monroe None Milligan Unanimous 2. Resignation of Mental Health Center Advisory Board Member. moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mental Health Center Advisory Board Member Virginia "Ginny" Sargent. Mayor Selby expressed his opinion that Ms. Sargent helped those in the community that needed help. He thanked her and knew she would be missed. Assemblymember McFarland noted that Ms. Sargent was instrumental in establishing Hope Cottages in Kodiak and had actively sought to kept the assembly informed on mental health issues. He said Ms. Sargent would be missed and wished her his best. Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 OTHER ITEMS RESIGNATION Or ARB MEMBER RESIGNATION OF MHCAB MEMBER Volume XIX Page 256 Assemblymember Burt appreciated Ms. Sargent's time and effort to improve mental health care in Alaska. VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED STEVENS, seconded by McFARLAND Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO DECLARE Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous HEINRICHS, seconded by McFARLAND Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe None Milligan 3. Declaration of Vacancy on Mental Health DECLARATION OF Center Advisory Board. moved to declare a vacancy on the Mental Health Center Advisory Board and direct the clerk to advertise the vacancy per borough code. Mayor Selby reported that a Board member moved off - Island and the need was to declare the seat vacant to facilitate appointing a replacement. Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe 4. Request for Preliminary Approval of the Vacation of Lots 2 and 3, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition, a Portion of an Electrical Easement, and a Portion of Selief Lane Right -of -way, and Replat to Lot 2A, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition. (2647 and 2716 Selief Lane) moved to approve the request for preliminary approval of the VACANCY ON MHCAB VACATION Volume XIX Page 257 vacation of Lots 2 and 3, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition, a portion of an electrical easement, and a portion of Selief Lane right -of -way, and replat to Lot 2A, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition. (2647 and 2716 Selief Lane) Mayor Selby referred to a map in the assembly packet. He reported that Smokey's Dump was nearly cleaned -up and fill was leveled in preparation for the ballfields and recreation area. He said the vacation allowed best utilization of the land by providing adequate turn -a -round space and parking to serve the area. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Stevens, Monroe Noes: None Absent Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of February 15, 1995. 2. Ouzinkie City Council Regular Meeting of March 9, 1995. 3. Port Lions City Council Regular Meeting of February 9 and Special Meeting of February 23, 1995. 4. Data Processing Steering Committee Regular Meeting of February 10, 1995. 5. Architectural Review Board Meeting of March 15, 1995. 6. Mental Health Center Advisory Board Meeting of February 27 and Program and Budget Committee Work Session of March 3, 1995. Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS Volume XIX Page 258 B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Report. 2. Kodiak Island February 1995 C. OTHER None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Borough March 1995 Financial Borough School District Financial Report. Assemblymember Burt acknowledged the recent death of Betty Springhill. He said they did not often agree on political stands but he enjoyed arguing with her. He felt strongly that government had driven the increased cost of living in Alaska and kept the little guy from the resources. He thought it was time to turn the state of Alaska back to Alaskans. Assemblymember Hancock said Ms. Springhill would be missed. She felt she was a good role model for women in politics because she demonstrated how to be strong, intelligent, gracious and a kind human being. As a conservative Republican, she had no problem supporting public broadcasting and the arts. She felt they added to the quality of life that attracted new people and businesses to the community. Assemblymember Stevens noted the passing of Betty Springhill and Kelly Cleary as losses to the community. He was proud to support the arts as a joy to the community and noted the upcoming Routh Pacific production. He felt that Cook Inlet and the Shelikof Strait were two distinct bodies of water that should be separate with regard to oil leasing. Assemblymember McFarland stated that SWAMC and AML were active in the unfunded mandates issue for the past three to five years. He felt that when projects were mandated, they should have funds to operate for a few years. Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XIX Page 259 He felt the passing of Betty Springhill was a loss to the community. He said she was important in his life as his mother's friend and his school principal. He also acknowledged the sudden death of Kelly Cleary and offered his condolences to both families. He announced that he would be out of town April 23 to May 2. He thanked the assembly for supporting the funding resolutions because timing was critical. Assemblymember Burt wanted the public to understand that he supported the arts but did not feel public funds should pay. He thought communities would be strengthened when they joined together to meet local financial needs. Assemblymember Heinrichs thanked school administrators for the tour of Kodiak High School facilities. He thanked the residents of Ouzinkie for their participation at the work session and the community tour. Presiding Officer Monroe congratulated Barbara Templeton as employee of the month and for preparing the proposed Near Island Research Facility brochure. She remarked that AML meetings gave Assemblymembers the opportunity to meet with commissioners. She said the commissioner of DEC was aware that Kodiak had matching grant funds. She said she too would miss Betty Sprinhill as her mentor and a sparkling, delightful inspiration. She announced that the Assembly would meet in work session on Thursday, April 13 in Karluk and Larsen Bay. If weather prevents travel, the work session would be held in the Borough conference room at 7:30 p.m. The Assembly would meet in work session on Wednesday, April 12 at noon in the Borough conference room and regular meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. BURT, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by HANCOCK VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Volume XIX Page 260 There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m. ATTEST: 1 d • /7 'i)t Borough Clerk Approved: 04/20/95 Regular Assembly Meeting April 6, 1995 Presidin4 Officer Volume XIX Page 261