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1996-06-20 Regular Meetingabsent: MILLIGAN, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA MILLIGAN, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. None. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held June 20, 1996 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: Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Suzanne Hancock Bob Johnson Jack McFarland Mike Milligan John Burt Gary Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith, CMC /AAE, Clerk Jane Edmonds, Records Manager Assemblymembers Burt and Stevens were out -of -town and asked to be excused. moved to excuse Assemblymembers Burt and Stevens. Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the agenda. Unanimous voice vote REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XXI Page 162 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Wayne Stevens, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce executive director, encouraged a positive vote on Contract No. 96 -28. He would remain in the audience to answer questions during discussion on the contract. Fd Mahoney opposed understanding that transferred to the 1996. He said the as July 1, 1996 in Scott Arndt, Service District No. 1 Board vice chair, spoke to Contract No. 96 -26. He reported that the property owner requested this about two years ago and the Service District No. 1 Board record showed the Board was not interested in extending water /sewer services but would provide road maintenance. He said approximately two months ago he was asked if he was interested in extending the water line and he personally said no. He emphasized the Board had no formal request for the project and staff should have referred it to the Board for engineered plans and competitive bidding. He stated that since Service District No. 1 no longer had water /sewer powers, the fund balance of approximately $690,00 would be forwarded to the City towards the $800,000 buy -in. He continued that if the Board was to spend the $690,000, there were many projects and singling out one project at the last minute was inappropriate. He reported on other proposals that were before the Board where people were informed that because of the vote on water /sewer powers, the service district was out of the business. He said it was recommended to the individuals to go to the City to see what could be done. He contended that the contract award, without engineering or competitive bidding, reeked. Assemblymember McFarland said he would reserve his questions to when the subject came up on the agenda. Dill Oliver, Brechan Enterprises, Inc. representative, opposed Contract No. 96 -26. He noted the work was not advertised and he had no opportunity to bid. He said there were three general contractors in Kodiak and only one bid. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Contract No. 96 -26. It was his water /sewer powers were City of Kodiak as of June 13, transfer date was not specified the ordinance or contract. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIOT CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXI Page 163 John Rauwolf did not oppose providing water and sewer services to the lots but objected to the hookup with costs to the taxpayers and not the property owner. He remembered that in 1984 an easement for water/ sewer installation access was granted in some neighborhoods. He continued that although there were state grant funds, property owners paid the Borough. Charlie r,orensoq, Service District No. 1 chair, opposed the award of Contract No. 96 -26 because it was not proposed to the Board for recommendation. He reported that the land owner approached him a few weeks ago and he followed Board policy in his response. He noted the Board had turned down other similar requests in the past. Scott Arndt requested additional information on Resolution No. 96 -17. When Mayor Selby explained the installation of energy saving equipment at the hospital, Mr. Arndt asked why the equipment was being leased with capital construction funds. He wondered why the voters were not told what was really needed. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Donna Bell, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, reported on the permits for the six -unit building for the Near Island Research Facility (NIRF). She noted that the approval of a subdivision on Raspberry Island brought out concerns that five acre lots were too small. She added that the Commission was working on illegal storage of commercial fishing gear on RR -1 zoned property. Assemblymember Milligan reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee met during the summer months. He noted discussion on trail improvements and ISTEA funding for trails, including a trail that would connect Monashka Bay beach to the rest of the trail system. He said there was distress expressed on the amount of capital funding parks received. Assemblymember Milligan attended the Economic Development Committee meeting where Steve Vorachek presented a cold storage plant facility study. He announced that those interested in the study should call Wayne Stevens at the Chamber of Commerce. Assemblymember McFarland missed the last assembly work session to attend the hospital's administrative Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Volume XXI Page 164 candidates interviews. He reported that the Hospital Advisory Board discussed the energy grant and was supportive of monies to finish the hospital without raising the mil rate. He noted the hospital was doing well and that diversifying boded well. Assemblymember Johnson reported on the presentation of the Town Meeting at the joint assembly /council work session. He heard good reports that the bodies were willing to split the finances. He was excited that the Town Meeting would be a reality in October. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Ordinance No. 96 -05 Amending the Personnel Rules ORDINANCE and Regulations, 1994 Edition, to Reflect NO. 96 -05 Changes in Shift Differential and Ten -Hour Work Day Language. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 96 -05 that, if adopted, amended Title 2, Chapter 2.12 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations, 1994 Edition, in Section 2.12.010. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 96 -05. Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs 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: Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby reported that the Alaska Department of Transportation was doing an update on the State Regular Assembly Meeting Volume )CQ June 20, 1996 Page 165 planning system process and would solicit public comments through phone calls to 1- 800 -PLAN -DOT. He said the Exxon Valdez Trustee Council intended to make a final recommendation on a $250,000 grant for solid waste in the villages. He noted that the Kodiak Area Native Association had done some environmental assessment work to include in the planning process for waste oil, hazardous waste, household waste, and water and sewer systems. Mayor Selby thanked those who contributed to making the NIRF ceremony a huge success. He thought Senator Stevens and Lt. Governor Ulmer were impressed with the community turnout. He agreed that the weather was helpful toward the success. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS JOHNSON, moved to award Contract seconded by MILLIGAN No. 96 -19 to Brechan Enterprises, Inc. of Kodiak in an amount not to exceed $474,602. Mayor Selby said the contract would complete the paving, curbing, gutters and lighting of the new parking area at the hospital. He noted that Brechan Enterprises, Inc. was the low bidder. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. AWARDS AWARDS 1. Contract No. 96 -19 Kodiak Island Hospital CONTRACT Exterior Site Landscaping. NO. 96 -19 Volume XXl Page 166 2. Contract No. 96 -21 Kodiak Island Borough CONTRACT Facilities Fuel Oil Delivery. NO. 96 -21 McFARLAND, seconded by JOHNSON moved to award Contract No. 96 -21 to Thompson Transfer, Inc. of Kodiak for time and materials. Mayor Selby reported that Thompson Transfer, Inc. was the sole bidder for the annual contract. He noted that Thompson Transfer, Inc. had provided quality service for several years. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 96 -10A Amending Resolution RESOLUTION No. 96 -10 Fees of the Kodiak Island Borough to NO. 96 -10A Reflect Changes in Utility Fees. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 96 -10A that, if adopted, amended the Kodiak Island Borough fee schedule by deleting utility fees in response to a majority of the qualified voters approving the transfer of water and sewer powers from Service District No. 1 to the City of Kodiak. MILLIGAN, moved to adopt seconded by HANCOCK Resolution No. 96 -10A. Mayor Selby explained that the resolution deleted the water and sewer fees from the fee schedule. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Heinrichs Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 RESOLUTIONS Volume XXI Page 167 Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 96 -17 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Execution of the Master Equipment NO. 96 -17 Lease /Purchase Agreement (Contract No. 96- 30) for the Kodiak Island Hospital by and Between the Borough and Signet Leasing and Financial Corporation and Providing for Related Matters (Energy Conservation Project). Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 96 -17 that, if adopted, authorized the Borough to lease equipment for the Kodiak Island Hospital from Signet Leasing and Financial Corporation with the lease agreement not to exceed $3,926,046. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 96 -17. Mayor Selby explained this was a lease purchase agreement with Energy Capital Partners, a firm that converts energy savings into advance capital funds at the time of construction. He said that of the $3.9 million, $3 million would pay off the loan from Key Bank and $926,000 would complete the renovation of the existing facility. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby explained the elimination of dual boilers because one boiler was sufficient. He said insulation and light switch -offs were energy savers over the lifetime of the building. He noted the long -term savings to the community throughout the fifty -year lifespan of a building. He emphasized that the bond was not a general obligation bond that the community had the obligation to pay back. He acknowledge the receipt of two grants that will not be paid back due to the contract with Prohaska to seek energy funds. Assemblymember Hancock thought this was the same as a person refinancing to obtain a better interest rate. She was pleased that it represented no mil increase and that the largest savings was in operating costs. Assemblymember Johnson agreed it was a good way to move forward on the project without added obligation. He heard from several elements that felt there was a conspiracy but he felt it was creative within the confines of Borough finances. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Volume XXI Page 168 In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Mayor Selby said a $1,000 expenditure for the bond work was more cost effective and the paperwork less complicated. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Heinrichs None Burt, Stevens Unanimous 1. Appointments to School District Long -Term Funding Task Force. McFARLAND, moved to appoint Lacey seconded by MILLIGAN Berns and Randy R. Busch to the School District Long -Term Funding Task Force. Mayor Selby suggested appointing the two applicants to the Task Force and the remaining two appointments could be made when applications were received. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 2. Parks and Recreation Committee Member Vacancies. McFARLAND, seconded by JOHNSON moved to declare vacant two seats with terms to expire December, 1997, on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Mayor Selby reported that two members moved out of the community without submitting resignations. He said the Committee asked that the seats be declared vacant so that the members could be replaced. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS LONG -TERM FUNDING TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VACANCIES Volume XXI Page 169 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous MILLIGAN, moved to award Contract seconded by JOHNSON No. 96 -22 to A -K Construction of Kodiak in an amount not to exceed $18,275. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby explained that, as the low bidder on the original playfield work, A -K Construction was asked for a proposal on the fencing. Responding to Assemblymember McFarland, Mayor Selby said the sole source contract made sense because one company would complete the fence and field work. Ayes: 3. Contract No. 96 -22 North Star Elementary CONTRACT School Playfield and Fence Extension. NO. 96 -22 VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 4. Contract No. 96 -23 Woodland Acres Neighborhood Park Playground Equipment. JOHNSON, moved to award Contract seconded by MILLIGAN No. 96 -23 to Sitelines of Everett, Washington, in an amount not to exceed $7,748.53. Mayor Selby said the land was donated by the developer and the agreement stated the park had to be completed this summer or the property returned to the Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 CONTRACT NO. 96 -23 Volume XXI Page 170 developer. He noted the cost was lower than anticipated. Assemblymember Milligan noted that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommended the purchase. At Assemblymember McFarland's question, Mayor Selby said the agreement did not specify how to complete the park. Assemblymember McFarland said he would vote for this but he did not want to set a precedent that this type of development was required for every piece of property donated for a park. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: HANCOCK, seconded by MILLIGAN Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 5. Funding for Six -Month Rental of a FUNDING FOR Thresholds, Inc. Centralized Recycling CENTRALIZED Facility for Newspaper, Magazines, Office RECYCLING CE Paper, and Corrugated Cardboard. moved to fund the rent of a Thresholds Services, Inc. centralized recycling facility for six months in the amount of an expenditure not to exceed $14,400. Mayor Selby reported that it appeared the Coast Guard would be able to divert funds to build a recycling center. He said cardboard was highly recyclable yet 50 percent of what went into the landfill was cardboard. Assemblymember Hancock reported that the Solid Waste Task Force had focused discussion on finding ways to get control of solid waste in the community. In response to Assemblymember McFarland, Mayor Selby explained that Thresholds Services, Inc. was a non- profit organization that carried their own liability insurance. Volume XKI Page 171 Assemblymember Johnson requested information to the public explaining an advantageous approach. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby noted there was a data base to show money savings. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous After a ten minute recess at 8:50 p.m., Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs reconvened the meeting. 6. Division of Mental Health and Development MENTAL HEALTH Disabilities "MIS Mini Grant" for Fiscal CENTER COMPUTER Year 1996 in the Amount of $20,000 for GRANT Computer and Automated Information Needs. McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN to accept grant funds in the amount of $20,000 for MIS enhancements from the Division of Mental Health and Development Disabilities. Mayor Selby explained that the grant allowed the Mental Health Center to purchase needed computer systems. Mayor Selby responded to Assemblymember McFarland that $20,000 was awarded out of a $31,000 wish list. VOTE ON MOTION TO ACCEPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs Volume }III Page 172 7. Contract No. 96 -24 Mental Health Center CONTRACT Computer and Automated Information Needs. NO. 96 -24 JOHNSON, seconded by MILLIGAN Mayor Selby said the contract was to purchase the computer system with the grant funds accepted in the previous agenda item. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 8. Contract No. 96 -25 Fire Protection Area CONTRACT No. 1 Firefighter Turnout Gear. NO. 96 -25 MILLIGAN, seconded by HANCOCK In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs explained that turnout gear was the protective covering that firefighters wore at the fire scene. He noted this state- of -the- art turnout gear was water resistant, light weight, allowed vapors and heat from the body to escape while not allowing water in, and was medium priced. In response to Assemblymember McFarland, Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs explained that six ounces per square foot was lighter weight. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 moved to award Contract No. 96 -24 to Frontier Micro Systems of Kodiak in an amount not to exceed $20,535. McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, Heinrichs moved to award Contract No. 96 -25 to Santiam Emergency Equipment, Inc. of Mehama, Oregon in an amount not to exceed $12,087. Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Heinrichs Volume XXI Page 173 Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 9. Contract No. 96 -26 Installation of Water CONTRACT and Sewer Services to Six Lots in Service NO. 96 -26 District No. 1. McFARLAND, seconded by JOHNSON moved to award Contract No. 96 -26 to Anderson Construction Co. of Kodiak in an amount not to exceed $48,140. Mayor Selby said the existing subdivision was not hooked -up to water and sewer and that was a Borough oversight and the Borough should fix it. He referred to a letter from City Manager Bill Jones noting the omission and the need for the Borough to correct the error so that the transfer of water and sewer to the City was complete. He said three contractors could have bid but only one bid was received. He said the other contractors were uncomfortable that a price had already been quoted. He contended the bid price was in -line with other similar work. Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs passed the gavel to Assemblymember McFarland for a determination on his conflict -of- interest. When Acting Presiding Officer McFarland asked him for his perception, Assemblymember Heinrichs acknowledged he owned property in the area adjacent to the potential hook -ups. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland considered there would be financial gain because of the perception that water and sewer access increased property values. Assemblymember Heinrichs did not see a financial benefit since the lots currently received water and sewer services but were not in compliance with the Code. He did not see a difference in the value of the lots. He noted the current water pipe size, lot to lot, was two inches, not the size used in Service District No. 1, and that all the lines were shut down when there was a problem. When Acting Presiding Officer McFarland indicated the water and sewer hook -ups would only modernize the service with no financial impact, Assemblymember Hancock pointed out that since someone would pay, be it the owner, the service district, or the city, that there could be a gain to Assemblymember Heinrichs. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Volume XXI Page 174 Acting Presiding Officer McFarland ruled a conflict - of- interest. Assemblymember Heinrichs left the dias. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby said the contract would be paid with Service District No. 1 funds. He said that although it was originally the Borough's error, it was illegal to divert general fund money to a service district. He noted that if the work had been in the original water /sewer project, state grant monies would have been used. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby said the service district benefited in that the funds that should have been used to complete the work had interest earnings over the past ten years. When Assemblymember Milligan noted the lack of a staff report advocating the award, Mayor Selby said he moved quickly to bring this before the Assembly. He noted it was reviewed by DEC and the City. Assemblymember Milligan asked how the auditors would view a sole source bid of $48,000. Mayor Selby said there was nothing that would cause an audit because there was nothing legal or financial that precluded the Assembly from awarding the contract. When Assemblymember Milligan outlined the need to follow Borough Code in the bidding process, Mayor Selby said nothing would be gained but expense and delay if the contract went out for bid. He felt it was a simple correction of an error. Assemblymember Johnson felt the Code was specific and this was not an emergency. He wanted to know the consequences of not awarding the contract. Mayor Selby explained that once the water and sewer were transferred to the City, the Borough would not have the authority to contract services. He thought there was a liability in that property owners paid taxes on property assessed with code compliance water and sewer service and that was not the case. Assemblymember Hancock contended that liability and damage were prerequisites for a lawsuit and she wondered if the Borough's liability insurance would pay the costs of a lawsuit. Mayor Selby explained that by not approving the contract the Assembly would knowingly and willfully fail to correct the omission and the liability insurance would be void. Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXI June 20, 1996 Page 175 In response to Assemblymember Hancock, Bill Oliver, Brechan Enterprises, Inc. representative, said he became aware of the contract two days previous when he received a copy of the assembly agenda. He felt the work could be accomplished under the current water /sewer contract Brechan had in Service District No. 1. He wondered why the contract was not advertised. He had an opportunity to bid but felt uncomfortable in that he knew the bid amount submitted by Anderson Construction. He said A -K Construction chose not to bid for the same reason. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland referred to Mayor Selby's comment that rejecting the contract would not gain anything. He thought Mr. Anderson might sharpen., his pencil and come back with a lower figure. Mayor Selby said ten days were available and if the Assembly wanted to go out for bid, a special meeting could be called to award the contract. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland asked why the Service District No. 1 Board was not part of the process. Mayor Selby noted the time constraint was the primary concern. He contended that the Borough was obligated to provide the hook -ups. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland wondered if seven days was adequate to properly advertise. Mayor Selby said the Assembly had latitude in that the intent generally was to allow the bidder time to go through blueprints and garner quotes from sub - contractors. Mayor Selby considered the time constraint serious. Assemblymember Johnson did not see the situation as an emergency. Assemblymember Hancock felt the City could rectify the problem. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland entertained motions from the Assembly; none were forthcoming. Assemblymember Milligan said research indicated the subdivision was legal. He felt the property owner should not be responsible for the required upgrade. He said the concern was whether it should be a sole source contract and whether Service District No. 1 should bear the cost. He felt it should be born under the city contract because ultimately it would benefit all city residents. He felt the bidding process would garner lower bids. He thought City costs would reduce as the tax base increased. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Volume XXI Page 176 Acting Presiding Officer McFarland agreed. He felt the money Service District No. 1 was turning over was substantial and the $50,000 was not a secret. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Noes: None Hancock, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan Abstain: Heinrichs Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION FAILED Unanimous Assemblymember Heinrichs returned to the dias. Acting Presiding Officer McFarland passed the gavel to Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs. 10. Contract No. 96 -27 for Lobbying Services CONTRACT Before the Alaska State Legislature and NO. 96 -27 Administration. Mayor Selby said Don Kubley was the lobbyist for the Borough for the past five years. He noted the contract renewal was for one year. JOHNSON, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 moved to approve Contract No. 96 -27 with Don Kubley in an amount not to exceed $33,000. Assemblymember Milligan said the Assembly seriously reviewed the renewal of the contract. He contended that the lobbyist was able to focus on specific issues as directed and that allowed the Borough to remain a player in all issues. Ayes: Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock Noes: Heinrichs Absent: Burt, Stevens MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 1 No Volume XXI Page 177 11. Contract No. 96 -28 Economic Development CONTRACT Program Agreement. NO. 96 -28 Mayor Selby said this was the annual contract with the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce as joint venture with the City for economic development. He noted that the Chamber met or exceeded all objectives during the past year. MILLIGAN, seconded by McFARLAND In response to Assemblymember said the annual review of the that the program had positive felt the $150,000 received in return for the community. moved to approve Contract No. 96 -28 with the Chamber of Commerce for an Economic Development Program. Milligan, Mayor Selby contract determined economic returns. He grant funds was a good Assemblymember McFarland was glad that the Chamber was receptive to adding items to the list. He noted that ten of the fourteen items affected the fishing industry directly and were very important to Kodiak. Assemblymember Hancock saw obvious definable returns, as well as undefinable returns, such as the Internet homepage that allowed people to access information about Kodiak and potentially enhance the economy. Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs was impressed with the presentation and acknowledged previous work that paved the way. He liked integrating the Chamber list into the home page so non - residents would have quick access to Kodiak resources and a town profile. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Johnson, Heinrichs None Burt, Stevens Unanimous Volume XXI Page 178 INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTntR MEETINGS 1. Personnel Advisory Board Meeting of May 29, 1996. 2. Service District No. 1 Board Meeting of January 16, 1996. 3. Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board Meeting of April 10, 1996. B. REPORTS None. C. OTHER 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District Summaries of June 10 and 11, 1996. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Scott Arndt commented that he was not allowed to speak earlier but would speak now. He felt the discussion on Contract No. 96 -26 was rubbish. He said Mr. Anderson's proposal was dated June 3 and the Service District No. 1 Board met on June 11, yet the Board and staff were not informed. He said $50,000 was not budgeted for the work. He noted Mr. Anderson's sketch indicated an eight inch main extended across private property with water and sewer service also extended across private property. He was not aware of easements on the lots. He argued there was no design, engineering, specifications, nor deadline for construction. He said it was presented as an emergency. He said the Board was not informed about the need to create a deficiency list for the City. He remembered that when the sewer line was installed from Island Lake to Mill Bay beach the previous property owner, Mr. Naughton, claimed his water source was spoiled. He said Mr. Naughton won a suit against the Borough and the Borough was directed to provide water service to him. He reported that the eight inch water main stub was installed as Mr. Naughton had requested and that completed the Borough's responsibility. Assemblymember Milligan noted the Assembly responded to public input. He acknowledged the hard work of the records manager, Jane Edmonds, and regretted that she and her family were leaving the community. Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 REPORTS OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMELYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume x:a Page 179 Assemblymember Johnson thought it was well the issues were aired. He also recognized Jane Edmonds. Assemblymember McFarland wished Ms. Edmonds and her family well. He was pleased to hear the Mayor's report on the sewer /water upgrades for the villages. Assemblymember Hancock recognized Ms. Edmonds. She remarked that governments make mistakes but efforts were made to correct those mistakes. Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs presented flowers to Ms. Edmonds to thank her for her hard work. He remembered the difference in asking her for a plat soon after she was hired to currently asking for one., Jane Edmonds stated her pleasure at working for the Borough and living in a wonderful community. She would miss everyone. Clerk Smith commented on Ms. Edmonds hard work in establishing a quality retention schedule. She enjoyed working with Ms. Edmonds and would miss her greatly. Deputy Presiding Officer Heinrichs announced that the Assembly would meet in a work session at noon on Tuesday, June 25 to tour the hospital and a work session on Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. He announced that Borough offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. JOHNSON, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by HANCOCK VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned —at 10:35 p.m. 1 tea. y . Leven ATTEST: Presiding Officer D onna F. Smith, CMC /AAE Borough Clerk - Approved: 08/01/96 Regular Assembly Meeting June 20, 1996 Volume XXI Page 180