2000-10-19 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
October 19, 2000
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly REGULAR MEETING
was held October 19, 2000 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 Chaplain White of the Star of
the Sea Chapel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were present:
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Scott Arndt
Tuck Bonney
Absent:
Mayor Gary Stevens
Pat Branson
Robin Heinrichs
Greg Spalinger
Darlene Turner
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Dave Jensen, Manager
Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk
Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk
Karl Short, Finance Director
Assemblymembers Branson and Turner were absent and asked
to be excused.
ARNDT,
seconded by HEINRICHS
VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ARNDT,
seconded by HEINRICHS
ARNDT,
seconded by HEINRICHS
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
MOTION CARRIED
moved to excuse
Assemblymembers Branson
and Turner.
Unanimous voice vote
moved to approve the
agenda.
moved to amend the
agenda to remove item D.2
Presentation to Outgoing
Assemblymembers.
Unanimous voice vote
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
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VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED
MOTION CARRIED
Unanimous voice vote
APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting of
September 7, 2000.
ARNDT, moved to approve the
seconded by SPALINGER minutes of September 7,
2000.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
AWARDS AND
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation PROCLAMATION
Deputy Mayor Bonney proclaimed the week of October 15-21,
2000 as National School Bus Safety Week urging the
community to recognize school bus drivers, the school
district, and private school bus contractors for their
efforts in providing safe transportation to our children,
and for the citizens of Kodiak to do their part by driving
carefully.
B. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE
MONTH
Deputy Mayor Bonney presented the Student of the Month
Award for October 2000 to LeeAnn Schmelzenbach, a senior
at Kodiak High School.
C. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in CERTIFICATE OF
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting for fiscal EXCELLENCE IN
year 1999. FINANCIAL
REPORTING
Manager Jensen presented a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 1999 to
Karl Short, finance director; Marian Royall, revenue
accountant; and Mary Munk, general accountant.
D. Employee of the Quarter EMPLOYEE OF THE
QUARTER
Manager Jensen presented the Employee of the Quarter Award
to Gale Gardner, accounting technician/accounts payable in
the Finance department.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
Beryl Lassen Senior Citizens of Kodiak president, thanked
the Assembly continuing to support senior programs.
Without Borough support, the senior center would be unable
to provide meals on wheels or donate community service to
Island Cove.
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Pat Roth Army Corps of Engineers, advised he was no longer
the project manager for the clean-up in Kodiak. He
advised there would be a presentation at Safeway on
Friday, October 20 from 2-6 p.m. and invited the Assembly
and community to stop by.
Jeff Brownlee, State of Alaska, advised he reviewed the
reports and plans submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers
and said they were doing a great job and was pleased with
their progress.
Greg Razo, Kodiak Arts Council, advised it was National
Arts and Humanities month and their theme was "Arts
Matters." He asked residents to examine how arts played a
role in themselves and their children.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 2000-10A Amending Ordinance
No. 2000-10 Fiscal Year 2001 Budget to Reflect
Amendments.
HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Ordinance
seconded by ARNDT No. 2000-10A.
ARNDT,
seconded by HEINRICHS
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
moved to amend Ordinance
No. 2000-10A by
substitution.
Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Heinrichs, Spalinger
None
Branson, Turner
Unanimous
Manager Jensen noted this was a mid -year adjustment, which
reflected actual revenues and expenses. He advised that
the cash deficit in the inactive Mental Health Fund had
been decreased, which allowed the fund to be closed and
accurately reflected the overall financial position of the
Kodiak Island Borough.
Deputy Mayor Bonney called for public testimony; hearing
and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting.
Assemblymember Arndt was pleased that the mental health
deficit had been resolved.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE
NO. 2000-10A
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VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Abell
None
Branson, Turner
Unanimous
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Jensen reported that the National Marine Fisheries
Services (NMFS) had failed for three years to provided an
adequate report and were now requesting an extension of
the October 31 deadline set by Judge Zilly. He noted that
Judge Zilly could not rule on his decision until NMFS
submitted their report, which would hurt local residents
and businesses. He would prepare a letter to Senator
Stevens asking for support and relief should NMFS receive
an extension.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
MESSAGES FROM THE
None. MAYOR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
None. BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2000-26 Kodiak Island Borough Oil CONTRACT
Spill Response Equipment Project. NO. 2000-26
ARNDT, moved to approve Contract
seconded by SPALINGER No. 2000-26 with Foss
Environmental Worldwide in
an amount not to exceed
$227,628.77 FOB Kodiak (Lash
Terminal).
Manager Jensen noted the Borough received $400,000 in 1998
from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC) to purchase oil spill response equipment for the
Kodiak villages cities. Since then, staff secured a
signed Local Response Agreement (LRA) between Akhiok,
Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions and the
ADEC. The LRA's allowed that each village would accept
ownership once the equipment was placed in their
communities. Equipment bids were advertised and four bids
were received. He recommended the Assembly award the bid
to Foss Environmental Worldwide in an amount not to exceed
$227,628.77 FOB Kodiak (Lash Terminal).
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In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, City Manager
Linda Freed noted the bid was competitive and that Foss
was a reputable business.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
Bonney, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Abell, Arndt
None
Branson, Turner
Unanimous
B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 2000-30 Ratifying and Certifying RESOLUTION
the Results of the Municipal Election Held NO. 2000-30
October 3, 2000.
ARNDT, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by SPALINGER No. 2000-30.
Clerk Nielsen said the corrected version was available to
the public and included the absentee and questioned votes.
VOTE ON MOTION
Ayes: Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell,
Arndt, Bonney
Noes: None
Absent: Branson, Turner
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Resolution No. 2000-31 Adopting an Alternative RESOLUTION
Allocation Method for the Fiscal Year 2001 NO. 2000-31
Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and
Certifying That This Allocation method Fairly
Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the
Kodiak Island Borough.
SPALINGER, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by ARNDT No. 2000-31.
Manager Jensen said this annual resolution was required by
the Department of Community and Economic Development to
provide for alternative distribution of the shared
fisheries business tax, which shifted more funds to the
villages and away from the Borough. This program was
designed to provide funding to villages that home port
fishing vessels, but have no processing plants. He said
the allocation formula was the same as previous years;
however, he noted in fiscal year 2000, because the City of
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Kodiak used the long form, the Borough was required to use
the long form.
Assemblymember Heinrichs hoped the City and villages would
agree to the use the short form method, noting the smaller
communities relied on the funds.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Spalinger, Abell, Arndt,
Bonney, Heinrichs
Noes: None
Absent: Branson, Turner
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 2000-15 Authorizing the Kodiak
Island Borough to Issue General Obligation
School Bonds, 2000 Series A, in the Principal
Amount of Not to Exceed $1,485,000 to Provide
Funds for School and Related Capital
Improvements in the Borough, Fixing Certain
Details of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Sale.
ARNDT, moved to adopt Ordinance
seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2000-15 in first reading
to advance to public hearing
on November 2, 2000.
Manager Jensen said Kodiak voters approved the issuance of
general obligation bonds at the October 3, 2000 election.
He said issuance of these bonds would take advantage of
the state's debt reimbursement for approved capital
projects, which included the high school roof.
Assemblymember Spalinger was pleased the high school roof
would be repaired.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Heinrichs, Spalinger
None
Branson, Turner
Unanimous
2. Ordinance No. 2000-16 Authorizing the Kodiak
Island Borough to Issue General Obligation
School Bonds, 2000 Series B, in the Principal
Amount of Not to Exceed $1,175,000 to Provide
Funds for School and Related Capital
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ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE
NO. 2000-15
ORDINANCE
NO. 2000-16
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Improvements in the Borough, Fixing Certain
Details of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Sale.
HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Ordinance
seconded by ARNDT No. 2000-16 in first reading
to advance to public hearing
on November 2, 2000.
Manager Jensen advised this would allow the Borough to
issue taxable bonds to take advantage of the state's debt
reimbursement for approved capital projects, which
included the repairs and upgrades to Peterson Elementary.
Assemblymember Heinrichs was pleased to take advantage of
the state's provisions to recoup 70% of the funds expended
on Peterson Elementary.
Assemblymember Spalinger was pleased and hoped the excess
funds could be used for other needed school repairs and
upgrades.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
D. OTHER ITEMS
Arndt, Bonney, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Abell
None
Branson, Turner
Unanimous
1. Oath of Office of Newly -elected
Assemblymembers.
Borough Clerk Nielsen administered the Oath of Office to
newly -elected Assemblymembers Greg Razo and Wayne Stevens.
2. Presentation to Outgoing Assemblymembers.
This item was removed from the agenda.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Abell welcomed the new assemblymembers.
Assemblymember Spalinger congratulated Wayne Stevens and
Greg Razo on their election to office.
Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated the Student of the
Month, the Finance department on the Achievement in
Excellence Award, and the Employee of the Quarter.
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OTHER ITEMS
OATH OF OFFICE TO
NEWLY -ELECTED
ASSEMBLYMEMBERS
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
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Assemblymember Heinrichs was pleased with the reports on
the extension of the Steller sea lion issues. He felt the
manager should draft a resolution urging the state to
approve the NMFS extension. He suggested Manager Jensen
contact the governor.
Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated Wayne Stevens and
Greg Razo and said he was looking forward to working with
them.
Assemblymember Arndt congratulated the Employee of the
Quarter, Wayne Stevens, and Greg Razo. He said his term
as an assemblymember had been challenging and rewarding.
Assemblymember Bonney welcomed Wayne Stevens and Greg Razo
aboard. He enjoyed working with Assemblymembers Spalinger
and Arndt and would miss them.
Deputy Mayor Bonney announced that the Assembly would meet
in a work session on Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 pm in
the Borough conference room and a regular meeting on
Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 pm in the assembly chambers.
He reminded the community that the general election is
Tuesday, October 3, 2000, and voters who would be out of
town on election day could vote absentee in-person at the
Borough clerk's office October 23 through November 6.
Anyone unable to vote absentee in-person should contact
the Borough Clerk's office to request a ballot by mail.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come befo
Assembly, the meeting adjourne x.14 p.V..
Gar L. Stevens,
Ma or
ATTEST:
dith A.. Nielse , MC Approved: 11/02/2000
orough Clerk
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