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1995-06-01 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held June 1, 1995 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 Reverend Earl Clark of the Community Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Mary Monroe, Presiding John Burt Suzanne Hancock Robin Heinrichs Jack McFarland (arrived 8:02 p.m.) Mike Milligan (arrived 7:37 p.m.) Gary Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Ayes: Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC, Clerk Jeri Jensen, Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS HEINRICHS, seconded by HANCOCK VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda by moving item 9 PUBLIC HEARING to follow item 12 NEW BUSINESS. Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Stevens, Monroe None McFarland, Milligan Unanimous REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XX Page 64 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Hancock, Heinrichs, Ayes: Stevens, Burt, Monroe Noes: None Absent: McFarland, Milligan MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Assemblymember Milligan arrived at 7:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Meeting of May 18, 1995. HEINRICHS, moved to approve the seconded by STEVENS minutes of May 18, 1995. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: None. Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Monroe APPROVAL OF MINUTES Noes: None Absent: McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE A. Employee of the Month MONTH Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Don Alexander, environmental engineer in the Engineering and Facilities Department. reciation CERTIFICATES OF B. Certificates of App APPRECIATION Mayor Selby presented certificates of appreciation to Tamara Espinoza, student helper in the Finance studentehelpers Shyan Hubbard Clerk's office. Joy Urbano, office. CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Volume XX Page 65 B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Presiding Officer Monroe, Kodiak College Council representative, announced that the Council had not met due to the lack of a quorum. MESSAGES PROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby reported that the reception for Governor Knowles to sign the Rocket Launch Facility Bill was cancelled and would be rescheduled. He worked with Fishery Industrial Technology Center employees to obtain a $2,500 grant to match with a Coastal Zone Management Council grant to purchase equipment to test local beaches for paralytic shellfish poisoning. He said the toxic "red tide" was a critical issue for people who harvest mussels, clams and other shellfish. He hoped testing would determine safe harvesting periods. He commended Senator Fred Zharoff and Representative Alan Austerman for a legislative session that resulted in funding for Kodiak capital projects that included: Chiniak Highway, $910,000; City wastewater treatment plant, $2,373,000; Near Island utility line extension, $237,000; former Smokey's dump recreational complex, $223,000; Old Harbor road project, $23,600; Ouzinkie power stat metering installation project, $25,000; Port Lions water dam repairs, $23,700; Akhiok community hall, $25,000; Larsen Bay project, $25,000; and the Rocket Launch Facility, for a total of $22 million for Kodiak. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACT AWARDS CONTRACT AWARDS 1. Contract No. 95 -18 Kodiak Island Borough CONTRACT Facilities Fuel oil Delivery. NO. 95 -18 STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to award Contract No. 95 -18 to Thompson Transfer, Inc. of Kodiak. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Volume XX Page 66 Mayor Selby said Thompson Transfer was the sole bidder for delivery of fuel to the Borough building. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Absent: McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous HEINRICHS, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Absent: McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Heinrichs, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Monroe 2. Contract No. 95 -19 Kodiak Island Borough CONTRACT Facilities Snow Removal and Sanding. NO. 95 -19 moved to award Contract No. 95 -19 to A -K Construction of Kodiak. Mayor Selby explained that the contract was for snow removal and sanding for the Borough building, high school and hospital parking lots. When asked if the high school parking lots counted toward the education budget as an "in- kind" contribution, he said that was a good point and would be reviewed. Assemblymember Heinrichs, School Budget Committee representative, said the Committee explored school parking fees to defray the cost of maintaining the lots. Mayor Selby said he had not heard that and appreciated the information. Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe 3. Contract No. 95 -20 Monashka Bay Road CONTRACT Service, Road Maintenance and Repairs, Snow NO. 95 -20 Removal and Sanding. Volume XX Page 67 STEVENS, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Absent: McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to award Contract No. 95 -20 to A -K Construction of Kodiak. Mayor Selby reported that the Monashka Bay Road Service Board reviewed the bids and recommended awarding the contract to A -K Construction. Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Milligan, Monroe After a five minute recess at 7:53 p.m., Presiding Officer Monroe reconvened the regular meeting. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 95 -17A An Addendum to RESOLUTION Resolution No. 95 -17 of the Kodiak Island NO. 95 -17A Borough Assembly Authorizing the Records Coordinator to Dispose of Certain Kodiak Island Borough Records. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -17A that, if adopted, authorized disposition of Borough records that are not of historical, administrative, or legal value and have met retention requirements. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 95 -17A. Mayor Selby said the resolution was a housekeeping measure that allowed disposal of Borough records that met minimum retention requirements. He added that some records were microfilmed in accordance with established guidelines. Clerk Smith further explained that disposal of the records created needed storage space. In response to Assemblymember Burt's concern that assembly meeting audio tapes would be destroyed too soon, she said tapes with current legal value were retained until the legal issue was resolved. She noted that the Assembly could determine retention of the tapes. Assemblymember McFarland arrived at 8:02 p.m. Volume XX Page 68 BURT, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous BURT, seconded by MILLIGAN Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to amend Resolution No. 95 -17A by extending the retention schedule for assembly meeting audio tapes from 2 years to 4 years. Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Monroe None Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Monroe 2. Resolution No. 95 -26 Compensating the RESOLUTION Chairman of a Service Area Board of NO. 95 -26 Supervisors. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -26 that, if adopted, approved payment of a stipend to a chairman of a service area board of supervisors on a quarterly basis in accordance with an amount budgeted for fiscal year 1996. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 95 -26. Mayor Selby said the annual resolution allowed disbursement of funds to service district chairmen. moved to amend Resolution No. 95 -26 by deleting Section 3. Section 3 read: "Any amount owing to the Kodiak Island Borough by the chairman may be off -set against this stipend at the discretion of the finance director." Volume XX Page 69 Assemblymember Stevens felt the amendment was appropriate because there were rules in place that restricted people from serving on boards if they had outstanding debts to the Borough. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Monroe McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe 3. Resolution No. 95 -27 Urging the United RESOLUTION States Congress to Pass Legislation to Open NO. 95 -27 the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -27 that, if adopted, requested support to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas exploration and production in a manner that protects the environment and uses the Alaskan work force to the maximum extent possible. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by HANCOCK Resolution No. 95 -27. Mayor Selby gave a brief background noting that the Senate adopted a budget that included revenues from proposed ANWR lease sales. He said the revenues would be federal revenues used to balance the federal budget. Assemblymember Burt was displeased at the thought of big government getting bigger. Assemblymember Milligan said that he and Mayor Selby had differing opinions about opening ANWR. He felt it was a jobs bill for Anchorage and the park was pristine and should be conserved. Volume XX Page 70 Assemblymember McFarland felt ANWR would not open for exploration for another seven to ten years and advanced technology would allow environmentally sound development. Assemblymember Hancock introduced the resolution and felt it was timely in light of the budget discussion scheduled later in the meeting. She thought a large percentage of local revenues would come from oil money. She did not consider this a "sell -out" as there was technology and monitoring in place to ensure environmental protection. Although Presiding Officer Monroe felt it was wise to be cautious with resources, she thought opening ANWR would benefit Kodiak. Assemblymember Milligan felt the amount of oil outside ANWR was unimaginable. He thought Russia felt the adverse impact of developing their northern- most oil reserves. He acknowledged that the drilling model presented was high -tech with a small footprint. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Stevens, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe Noes: Milligan, Burt MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 95 -11 Rezoning Lot 1, Block 4, U.S. Survey 4926, Akhiok Townsite, FROM R- 1-- Single- Family Residential IQ RNC -- Rural Neighborhood Commercial. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -11 that, if adopted, rezoned property consistent with the intent and objectives of the 1986 Akhiok Comprehensive Plan. HEINRICHS, seconded by MILLIGAN moved to advance Ordinance No. 95 -11 to public hearing on June 15, 1995. Mayor Selby explained that the rezone would allow construction of a community building in Akhiok. Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 95 -11 Volume XX Page 71 VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: D. OTHER ITEMS HEINRICHS, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Monroe None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 1. Vacation of a Ten -Foot Portion of a Twenty - Foot Wide Road Construction Easement on Lot 3, Block 1, Mt. View Subdivision, 1st Addition. (1536 Three Sisters Way) moved to approve the vacation of a ten (10) foot portion (as indicated on the preliminary plat dated April 19, 1995) of a twenty (20) foot wide road construction easement located on Lot 3, Block 1, Mt. View subdivision 1st addition (1536 Three Sisters Way) and to adopt the findings -of- fact as follows: 1. The plat meets the minimum standards of survey accuracy and proper preparation of plats required in Title 16 of the Borough Code. 2. The plat meets all the requirements of Title 17 of the Borough Code. 3. The plat provides a subdivision of land that is consistent with adopted Borough plans for the area. Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Monroe None Unanimous OTHER ITEMS VACATION MT. VIEW SUBDIVISION Volume XX Page 72 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEAR All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Ordinance No. 95-10 Levying Taxes on All Taxable ORDINANCE Real and Personal Property Within the Kodiak NO. 95 -10 Island Borough for the Expenses and Liabilities of the Kodiak Island Borough for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of July 1995 and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of June 1996. (Fiscal Year 1996 Budget). Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -10 that, if adopted, set the fiscal year 1996 tax levy. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 95 -10. Mayor Selby outlined the total budget of $62,803,216 with a general fund budget of $8,812,000. He said there would not be an increase in the mil levy and noted that among the fifteen largest communities in the state, Kodiak was number fifteen in taxation costs. He said tax assessment rolls were certified and so revenue figures before the Assembly were solid. He said that of the total $62 million budget, the local taxation was just over $4 million. He suggested an amendment to increase Land Sale Fund 210 from $565,520 to $630,520 for the Anton Larsen Bay dock project because the sole bid received was $65,00 higher than anticipated, and to increase Borough Projects Fund 410 from $4,854,000 to $8,660,636 to reincorporate the Peterson Elementary School project into the budget. At concern expressed by Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby clarified that the amendments would not impact the general fund balance. He said capital projects were multi -year contracts and the entire amount was carried until the project was complete. McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by increasing Land Sale Fund 210 from $565,520 to $630,520 and Borough Projects Fund 410 from $4,854,000 to $8,660,636 and refigure TOTAL ALL FUNDS to $66,608,906. Volume XI( Page 73 Mayor Selby clarified that the total did not include the $20 million school district operating budget but did include the Borough contribution to the school district. Assemblymember Burt was concerned with the six percent hospital rate increase included in the budget. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Monroe BURT, moved to amend seconded by HANCOCK Ordinance No. 95 -10 by removing the six percent hospital rate increase. Mayor Selby said the Alaska Journal of Commerce outlined that Anchorage hospitals charged over $600 per day, while Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Center (KIHCC) charged approximately $550. At questions raised by Assemblymember Hancock, Mayor Selby deferred to Fd Myers, KIHCC administrator. Mr. Myers said that, since 1988, KIHCC had an average annual increase of 4.8 percent while the consumer index average annual increase was 7.53 percent. He said the Medicaid Rate Setting Commission set the annual inflation figure. Mayor Selby said KIHCC rates had not increased for several years, noting that increased medical costs were a national concern. He reported that a survey by the Alaska Hospital Association found KIHCC was number five in room rates, following Anchorage, Fairbanks, Soldotna and Valley Hospital in Palmer. He contended that supply costs and technology were factors in increased costs. He said LHS Management Company was charged to operate KIHCC as an enterprise fund not requiring local government subsidy. Presiding Officer Monroe felt KIHCC costs were less than other similar communities and now was the time to support a modest rate increase. Volume XX Page 74 Assemblymember Burt thought a public hearing was in order. Assemblymember McFarland felt that without raising rates, taxpayers would have to subsidize the facility. Assemblymember Hancock felt insurance companies encouraged residents to seek medical care off - Island and affordable rates would capture more business. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Burt Noes: Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Hancock, Monroe MOTION FAILED 1 Aye, 6 Noes There was general discussion on the method of offering and debating amendments because that delayed the public hearing. It was agreed that proposed amendments would be discussed informally. Assemblymember Milligan proposed increasing severance tax revenues by $5,000 and increasing funding of Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center $1,700 and Kodiak Art's Council $3,300. He also proposed reducing Mental Health Center funds by $5,000 and splitting those funds equally between KMXT and Kodiak Island Sportsmen's Association. Assemblymember Burt proposed cutting the Borough operating budget five percent across the board. Assemblymember Hancock proposed reducing KIHCC by $580,000, Mental Health Center by $235,000 and non- profit funding to the original amount of 353,600. Assemblymember Heinrichs proposed allocating $4,000 to the Kodiak Youth Services Network (KYSN), with the funds coming from the Red Cross, Special Olympics, Kodiak Arts Council and Summer Sports Camps. Assemblymember McFarland proposed allocating $2,000 to Alaska Legal Services for travel expenses. He felt economic development funds should fund KYSN. Presiding Officer Monroe opened the public hearing. Wayne Stevens, KIHCC Advisory Board chair, reported that the Board reviewed and approved the KIHCC Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Volume XX Page 75 budget. He understood that raising rates in Kodiak would not solve the national problem but noted that a standardized cost of living survey indicated that Kodiak was mid -range in health care costs in Alaskan communities. He said the facility was operating in the black and the six percent increase reflected the rising cost of doing business. Earl Clark, Kodiak Chapter of the American Red Cross representative, said funds were needed for storage and to purchase new training mannequins. pat Branson, Kodiak Senior Center executive director, said she worked with the non - profit network and supported a $5,000 funding increase. She noted that state and federal funds to the Kodiak Arts Council were reduced and there was no National Endowment for the Arts grant this year. Jenny Stevens, Kodiak Arts Council representative, clarified that the state reduced funding by $10,000. She supported the proposed budget. Patrick Cross, Hope Cottages representative, asked that non - profit funding be maintained or increased. Connie Mathews, Small World director, felt a $5,000 decrease was significant and represented many hours of volunteer fund - raising. She said non - profits traditionally paid low wages and no benefits and less funding would create an increase in provider fees. Presiding Officer Monroe closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. There was no second to Assemblymember Milligan's motion to increase severance tax revenues by $5,000 and increase funds to Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center $1,700 and Kodiak Art's Council $3,300. STEVENS, moved to amend seconded by HANCOCK Ordinance No. 95 -10 by maintaining non - profit funding at $315,500. Assemblymember Stevens respected non - profits and their accomplishments. He understood there were funding cuts but contended that the Borough also had funding cuts and this was not the time to increase non - profit funding. Assemblymember Milligan felt the local tax base was growing and non - profits benefitted residents. Regular Assembly Meting June 1, 1995 Volume XX Page 76 Assemblymember Hancock said she would vote in favor of the amendment in light of the seven percent reduction in municipal assistance. Assemblymember Burt did not oppose funding the KYSN but felt funds should come from other non - profits. He agreed that non - profits were valuable but felt Assemblymember Stevens' amendment was appropriate. Presiding Officer Monroe supported funding KYSN but thought the desire was that non - profit funding remain at the same level as last year. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 McFarland, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe Milligan 6 Ayes, 1 No Ayes: McFarland moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by decreasing the Red Cross, Special Olympics, Kodiak Arts Council and Summer Camps $500 each, and increasing Alaska Legal Services in the amount of $2,000. Assemblymember McFarland said federal and state funds to Alaska Legal Services were reduced. He thought the Assembly should review non - profits as a whole and potentially increase funding. Assemblymember Hancock noted that Alaska Legal Services was no longer located in Kodiak and local attorneys offered services through the pro bono program. Assemblymember Milligan felt that Red Cross safety courses were valuable to the community and the Arts Council had significant funding cuts. He would vote against the amendment. Volume XX Page 77 Noes: Milligan, Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe MOTION FAILED 1 Aye, 6 Noes MILLIGAN, seconded by BURT VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED HANCOCK, seconded by BURT Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by reducing the Mental Health Center budget by $5,000. Assemblymember Milligan said the amendment would increase funding for KMXT and Kodiak Island Sportsmen's Association by $2,500 each. He thought that if the Assembly did not agree, the funds should be set aside for funding a psychiatrist at the Mental Health Center. Assemblymember Hancock proposed reducing Mental Health Center funds by $235,000. Assemblymember McFarland wondered how the Mental Health Center would absorb a large cut. Assemblymember Milligan felt the Mental Health Center received funds from other sources and the budget presented was not balanced as requested by the Assembly. Milligan Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe 1 Aye, 6 Noes moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by reducing the Mental Health Center budget by $235,000. Assemblymember Hancock said that although the Mental Health Center made strides toward a balanced budget, she felt they were behind schedule. Assemblymember Heinrichs felt the reduction would be disruptive to the operation of the Center. Volume XX Page 78 Presiding Officer Monroe said she was not in favor of the amendment. She felt Mayor Selby related the Assembly's concerns to the director regarding revenues and service delivery. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Burt, Hancock Noes: Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Monroe MOTION FAILED 2 Ayes, 5 Noes There was no second to Assemblymember Milligan's amendment to reduce Mental Health Center funds by $5,000 and increase Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center $1,700 and Kodiak Arts Council $3,300. McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by increasing non - profit funds by $5,000 with funds earmarked to Kodiak Youth Services Network. Assemblymember Burt thought funds should come from within the proposed budget and not increase the bottom line. Assemblymember Stevens agreed with the comments of Assemblymember Burt and reiterated his thought that now was not the time to increase non - profit funding. Mayor Selby said it was a good investment because the KYSN would address youth violence by filling the gap in youth services to help youths participate in healthy outlets. Ayes: Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Monroe Noes: Hancock, Stevens, Burt MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 3 Noes When Assemblymember Heinrichs questioned where funds for purchase of a new ambulance were, Mayor Selby said the $6,000 was in capital projects. Volume XX Page 79 HANCOCK, seconded by BURT Assemblymember Hancock had a problem with the hospital budget because it was balanced by a rate increase. She heard from patients who received care at the hospital and then off - Island who felt there was a significant difference in costs. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mr. Myers reported that LHS did not furnish rate comparisons but that another nationally recognized firm compiled rates. He said the Intermediate Care Facility rates were set by Medicaid. He added that uncompensated hospital care was at 16 percent and that smaller, consistent increases would allow the hospital to operate in the black. He said 62 percent of the budget was wages and benefits which was consistent with labor intense industries. He said the hospital provided full time emergency room physicians. Assemblymember Hancock said the Equip to Care campaign hoped to raise $1 million for equipment. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED After a five minute recess at Officer Monroe reconvened the BURT, seconded by HANCOCK moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by reducing the Kodiak Island Hospital and Care Facility budget by $580,000 in order to avoid a six percent rate increase. Burt, Hancock Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Monroe 2 Ayes, 5 Noes 10:47 p.m., Presiding regular meeting. moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by reducing Kodiak Island Borough operating budget by five percent across the board. Assemblymember Burt thought the Borough could operate more efficiently. Assemblymember Hancock agreed philosophically with Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Volume MC Page 80 Assemblymember Burt, but felt staff worked hard to increase services and decrease costs. Assemblymember Burt clarified that he was not suggesting cutting legal, lobbyist, economic development or health and sanitation services. Assemblymember McFarland maintained that the amendment would affect many departments that submitted balanced budgets. He thought the Borough had many fine employees. Assemblymember McFarland reiterated that Mayor Selby presented a balanced budget without a mil increase as requested by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED HANCOCK, seconded by BURT Assemblymember Hancock felt the Mental Health Center had not presented a balanced budget as requested. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Burt McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Hancock, Heinrichs, Monroe 1 Aye, 6 Noes moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10 by reducing the Mental Health Center budget by $100,000. Stevens, Burt, Hancock Milligan, Heinrichs, McFarland, Monroe 3 Ayes, 4 Noes Stevens, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Monroe Burt, Hancock 5 Ayes, 2 Noes Volume XX Page 81 B. Notice of Intent to Transfer Location of an Existing Beverage Dispensary Liquor License. Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 Transferred to: Transferred from: 3420 Rezanof Drive, Shaman Grill, Thomas L. and Mary Anne Hendel 1859 Mission Road, Beachcombers, Same d /b /a and ownership McFARLAND, moved to voice non - seconded by MILLIGAN objection to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the application to transfer location of an existing beverage dispensary liquor license to 3420 Rezanof Drive (Shaman Grill). It was noted that 216 public hearing notices were mailed; 6 were returned, 4 opposing, 1 no comment and 1 supporting. Mr. Tom Hendel, applicant, left the meeting earlier. Presiding Officer Monroe read his letter that outlined the intent of the application. Presiding Officer Monroe called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. HEINRICHS, moved to postpone seconded by HANCOCK action to public hearing at the June 15, 1995 regular meeting and advertise the second public hearing. Assemblymember Heinrichs said comments were just being received and he felt there was not enough time to notice property owners. Clerk Smith clarified that the Assembly must submit a non - objection or objection to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board within 30 days of receipt of the request and the June 15 date met that requirement. NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSFER LOCATION OF EXISTING DISPENSARY LIQUOR LICENSE Volume XX Page 82 Assemblymember McFarland read a letter of objection from Ed Mahoney. Assemblymember Hancock understood that Mr. Hendel had until the end of the year to activate the license. VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. B. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings of March 15 and April 19, 1995. 2. Monashka Bay Road Service District Meeting of May 18, 1995. 3. Kodiak Island Borough Mental Health Center Advisory Board Meeting of April 24, 1995. 4. Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting of March 2, 1995. REPORTS Regular Assembly Meeting June 1, 1995 C. OTHER None CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Stevens, Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Monroe None 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District April 1995 Financial Report. Assemblymember Milligan acknowledged Memorial Day and Veterans. He appreciated staff efforts in preparing the budget. Assemblymember Heinrichs appreciated the collective efforts of staff in preparing the budget. Assemblymember Stevens commented on the good Crab Festival. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS REPORTS OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XX Page 83 Assemblymember McFarland felt the budget process was positive. He attended the eighth grade graduation of his daughter and niece. He noted that many of the children receiving awards were third and fourth generation residents. He felt people remained in Kodiak, prospered and had children because Kodiak had become a place to stay. He said the children were our future. He acknowledged that non - profits provided programs that enhanced the community and increased the quality of life. Presiding Officer Monroe announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room and a regular meeting on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. STEVENS, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO EXTEND MOTION CARRIED 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Legal matters. McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting Tune 1, 1995 moved to extend the meeting sixty minutes to 12:30 a.m. Unanimous voice vote moved to recess the regular meeting and convene into executive session to discuss legal matters that would have an adverse impact on the Borough. Burt, Hancock, Heinrichs, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens, Monroe Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous It was announced that no action was anticipated as a result of the executive session. At 11:35 p.m. the Assembly recessed into executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Volume XX Page 84 At 12:09 p.m. Presiding Officer Monroe reconvened the regular meeting. MILLIGAN, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m. ATTEST: i I iS 'D onna F. Smith, CMC Borough Clerk Approved: 07/06/95 Regular Assembly Meeting Juno 1, 1995 a�� ia M Presiding Officer Volume XX Page 85