Loading...
2001-02-15 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held February 15, 2001 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. There were present: Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Tuck Bonney Pat Branson Absent: Darlene Turner comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Dave Jensen, Manager Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk RAZO, moved to excuse seconded by BRANSON Assemblymember Turner. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA BRANSON, seconded by RAZO BONNEY, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 Robin Heinrichs Greg Razo Wayne Stevens Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda by adding Item 13.B.7 Resolution No. 2001 -12 Recognizing the Efforts of Senator Fred Zharoff to our Community. Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens None Turner Unanimous Unanimous voice vote REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXVI Page 218 APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF 1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Special Meeting MINUTES Minutes of November 21 and December 14, 2000 and Regular Meetings of January 18 and February 1, 2001. BRANSON, mover to approve the seconded by RAZO minutes as submitted. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE MONTH Deputy Mayor Heinrichs presented the Student of the Month Award to Sabrina Anderson, a junior at Ouzinkie School. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS Assemblymember Razo reported that the School District Budget Advisory Committee reviewed the village school budgets and was concerned about maintaining the current level of teaching staff. He advised one village school had increased enrollment; however, the remaining village schools had a decline in enrollment. He said there was discussion on reestablishing the music program for fifth and sixth graders, which led to a discussion on elementary school budgets, specifically contracting teachers and facilities maintenance. He attended the ceremony acknowledging outstanding students. In response to Deputy Mayor Heinrichs, Assemblymember Razo noted it would cost $50- 60,000 to reestablish the music program. He encouraged residents to attend the meetings. Assemblymember Stevens attended the Airport Advisory Committee meeting where HDR Alaska, Inc. consultants presented the Airport Master Plan. He felt the consultants left Kodiak residents with a clear understanding of the need for a joint use public terminal at the airport. He anticipated future public hearings on this issue. Assemblymember Branson participated in the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Finance Committee teleconference. She expected to see revenue sharing cut 50 %. She reported that Kevin Ritchie, AML Executive Director, would send a resolution requesting Assembly support for funding of $58 million. Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XXVI Page 219 PUBLIC HEARING None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Jensen announced his resignation as the Borough manager effective May 1, 2001. He had accepted a position as Chief Executive Officer of the Aleut Corporation and he sincerely regretted leaving Kodiak and the many friends within the community. MESSAGES FROM THE MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MAYOR Deputy Mayor Heinrichs thanked Manager Jensen for his significant contribution to the Borough by bringing stability to staff and retaining a positive relationship with the City of Kodiak and the school board. He respected Manager Jensen as a gentleman and a professional with a real knowledge of southwest Alaska. He wished him the best in his future endeavors. He noted the Assembly would work through the process of hiring a new manager. He reported that he and Assemblymember Branson traveled to Juneau to attend the AML Board of Directors Conference and the Conference of Mayors. Discussion centered around alcoholism, the proposed gas pipeline, and redistricting. In years past, Kodiak was included in a senate district that included southeast Alaska. He hoped the redistricting would include communities southwest of Kodiak that were similar in ethnic background. He met with Representative Gary Stevens and presented Resolution No. 2001 -11 urging the Legislature to increase the education formula funding. He presented Resolution No. 2001 -03 to Senator Bettye Davis supporting Senate Bill 42 urging the Senate to approve annual inflation adjustments to the State foundation formula. He met with Jensen, Yorba & Lott and delivered a clear message that the high school roof reconstruction would take place during the 2001 summer vacation. UNFINISHED UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS None. Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING MANAGER'S REPORT Volume XXVI Page 220 B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 2001 -06 Ratifying Appointments to the Kodiak Launch Complex Advisory Group. RAZO, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -06. Assemblymember Razo explained that the KLCAG was originally created and members ratified by the Assembly in 1997. All the terms had expired and the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation (AADC) and members of the community wanted to reestablish the Group. He and Assemblymember Turner were part of the group that prepared this resolution to clarify that when terms expired, the KLCAG would advertise and appoint its new members. He noted this resolution ratified the following members to the KLCAG: Wallace Fields, Mike Sirofchuck, and Everett Stone Jr. for terms to expire: June 30, 2001; Bill Burton, Marilyn Davidson, Pam Foreman, and Mike Milligan for terms to expire: June 30, 2002; and Jim Fellenberg, Debra King, Susan Payne, and Paul Zimmer for terms to expire: June 30, 2003. Assemblymember Stevens thanked Assemblymembers Razo and Turner for their time. Deputy Mayor Heinrichs thanked the applicants for their generous offer to volunteer. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 2001 -07 Naming the Kodiak Island Borough Attorney. BONNEY, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -07. Manager Jensen said the law firm Jamin, Ebell, Schmitt & Mason was pleased to continue as Borough attorney. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -06 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -07 Volume XXVI Page 221 Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Resolution No. 2001 -08 Supporting the Appointment of Carolyn L. Floyd to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. STEVENS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -08. Clerk Nielsen said the resolution, requesting the appointment of Carolyn L. Floyd to an eight -year term on the University of Alaska Board of Regents, mirrored the City of Kodiak Council's resolution. Assemblymember Branson felt that Carolyn L. Floyd was an excellent choice. Assemblymember Razo agreed, noting Kodiak Regent Dan Ogg had made a significant impact on the Board. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 4. Resolution No. 2001 -09 Urging The Governor of RESOLUTION the State of Alaska to Appoint a Kodiak NO. 2001 -09 Representative to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Manager Jensen said this resolution requested the appointment of Kevin O'Leary to the Council. BONNEY, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -09. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -08 Volume XXVI Page 222 5. Resolution No. 2001 -10 Applauding Senator Ted RESOLUTION Stevens for His Tenacious Support of Alaska NO. 2001 -10 Fisheries. BRANSON, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by STEVENS No. 2001 -10. Manager Jensen said this was a resolution of appreciation for Senator Ted Stevens' support of Alaska fisheries. Assemblymember Stevens said Senator Stevens worked diligently on our behalf. He felt it was necessary to continue to be vigilant on fishery issues. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 6. Resolution No.2001 -11 Urging the Alaska State RESOLUTION Legislature to Support House Bill 105 to NO. 2001 -11 Increase the Educational Funding Formula. STEVENS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -11. Manager Jensen said House Bill 105 mirrored Senate Bill 1 to increase the base student allocation method used in the state education funding formula. Assemblymembers Razo and Branson and Deputy Mayor Heinrichs spoke in favor of the Resolution. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 7. Resolution No. 2001 -12 Recognizing the efforts RESOLUTION of Senator Fred Zharoff to our Community. NO. 2001 -12 BRANSON, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BONNEY No. 2001 -12 Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 Volume XXVI Page 223 Assemblymember Branson drafted the resolution to recognize all that Senator Zharoff had done for the community and to send condolences to his family. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 2001 -02 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE Borough Code of Ordinances Title 16 Subdivision NO. 2001 -02 Chapter 16.50 Final Plat to Provide for the Change to a Manager Plan of Government. RAZO, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous BONNEY, seconded by BRANSON Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -02 in first reading to advance to public hearing on March 1, 2001. Manager Jensen said this was an administrative function and plats should be signed by the manager. Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, 2. Ordinance No. 2001 -03 Rezoning Lots 1 Through ORDINANCE 3, Lots 5 Through 10, Lot 11A, and Lot 11B, NO. 2001 -03 Block 3, Port Lions Alaska Subdivision; and Lots 2 Through 7, Block 14, Port Lions Subdivision From R1- Single Family Residential To R2 -Two Family Residential. (Generally Located in the Core Area of the Port Lions Community, Between Bayview Drive, Hillside Drive, Main Street, and Rainbow Street) moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -03 in first reading to advance to public hearing on March 1, 2001. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Volume XXVI Page 224 Manager Jensen reported the Planning and Zoning Commission (P &ZC) held a public hearing on January 17, 2001, and the Commission found the rezone to be consistent with the 1997 Port Lions Comprehensive Plan. He deferred questions to Duane Dvorak, Community Development Department Director. In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Director Dvorak said there was confusion by the residents who did not understand the impact of R -2 zoning. He noted Bob Scholze, associate planner, wrote a letter clarifying those impacts. Assemblymember Razo served on the Commission when they first reviewed the rezone. He felt this would positively impact the citizens of Port Lions and their infrastructure. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Ordinance No. 2001 -04 Rezoning Lots 1 Through 6 and ORDINANCE Lot 16, U.S. Survey 3233 From RR1 -Rural Residential NO. 2001 -04 One To R3 -Multi Family Residential; and of Lots 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 26, 27, and 28, U.S. 3099 From Ri- Single Family Residential To R3 -Multi Family Residential. (Located at 2716, 2732, 2756, 2785, 2820 Spruce Cape Road; 761A and 771 Jackson Lane) BONNEY, seconded by BRANSON Manager Jensen recommended Assembly approval of this rezone. Assemblymember Abell had attended the rezone meeting and understood this would allow the installation of six or more mobile home lots and upgrades to the buildings. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -04 in first reading to advance to public hearing on March 1, 2001. Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson None Turner Volume XXVI Page 225 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous D. OTHER ITEMS None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Dave Woodruff phoned stating that the AADC Board of Directors met on February 1 and he made a commitment to provide draft minutes of the quarterly meetings to the Assembly. He advised AADC staff increased to twelve employees. In response to Deputy Mayor Heinrichs, Manager Jensen advised AADC had scheduled a rocket launch for February 17 -18, 2001. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Razo was pleased during the joint Assembly /School Board meeting where substantial policies on school district maintenance were discussed. He felt it was important to ensure that school facilities were repaired and maintained regularly. Assemblymember Abell wanted residents to be involved and encouraged their support of increased state education funding to help keep local tax costs down. Assemblymember Stevens congratulated the Student of the Month, Sabrina Anderson. He encouraged residents to contact their legislators to support increased state education funding. He reminded residents to vote at the February 20 Special Election. Assemblymember Branson congratulated the Student of the Month, Sabrina Anderson. She also encouraged residents to contact their legislators to support increase state education funding. Assemblymember Bonney asked residents to consider that it may be necessary to raise property taxes if the state continued to reduce education funding. He urged residents to contact their legislature. Assemblymember Abell encouraged residents to educate themselves about the Permanent Fund Dividend as it continued to grow. Deputy Mayor Heinrichs announced that the February 20 joint Assembly/ City Council work session was canceled. The Assembly would meet in a work session and special meeting on Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 OTHER ITEMS CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXVI Page 226 He advised the Kodiak Island Borough offices would be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of President's Day; however, the Borough Clerk's office, room 101 in the Borough building, would be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Absentee Voting in Person. Residents were encouraged to vote in the Special Election Tuesday, February 20, 2001 for the purpose of electing the Kodiak Island Borough mayor for a term to expire October 2001. Assemblymember Branson commended the Clerk's office for opening on a holiday for absentee voting. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. ATTEST: /b (2 u dith A. Nielsi, CMC Borough Clerk Approved: 03/01/2001 Regular Assembly Meeting February 15, 2001 Robin Heinrichs Deputy Mayor Corrected: 03/01/2001 Volume XXVI Page 227