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2001-04-05 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held April 5, 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: Ayes: Mayor: Gabrielle LeDoux Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Tuck Bonney Pat Branson Absent: Turner comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Dave Jensen, Manager Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk RAZO, moved to excuse seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON RAZO, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED STEVENS, seconded by BONNEY Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Robin Heinrichs Greg Razo Wayne Stevens Assemblymember Turner. Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda by moving Item No. 13.B.1 Resolution No. 2001 -22 to Item No. 6.A Awards and Presentations. Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens None Turner Unanimous moved to amend the agenda to remove Item No. 13.D.4 Confirmation of Mayoral REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXVI Page 251 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Special Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2001. RAZO, moved to approve the minutes seconded by BRANSON as submitted. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Resolution No. 2001 -22 Honoring the Kodiak High RESOLUTION NO. School Boys Basketball Team on Winning the 2001 -22 ASAA /First National Bank 2001 State 4A Basketball Championship. BONNEY, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -22. Assemblymember Bonney read the resolution and noted when he was a high school freshman Kodiak lost the state championship to East by two points. He was proud of the team. Assemblymember Branson was honored to provide the resolution and thanked Assemblymember Bonney. Assemblymember Abell was pleased with their success. He saw Nick Billings shooting baskets at Woodland Acres Park over the last four years. He hoped the school would not wait another 49 years for another championship. He also Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Volume XXVI Page 252 congratulated the 1952 Kodiak High School Boys Basketball championship team. He said it was great to see the leadership the players exhibited to others in the community. Assemblymember Razo said he was an East High graduate; however, he was pleased to have Kodiak as his team. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Certificates of Excellence to the Kodiak High School Boys Basketball Team. Mayor LeDoux presented Certificates of Excellence to the Kodiak High School Boys Basketball Team. The victory occurred in March during Women's History Month and she saw Coach Amy Rakers as an inspiration to other women. C. PROCLAMATIONS Assemblymember Razo read the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation. The proclamation was presented to Janet Theis of the Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center. Assemblymember Heinrichs read the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation. The Proclamation was presented to Janet Theis of the Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center. Assemblymember Bonney read the National Records and Information Management Week Proclamation. The proclamation was presented to Patti Kirkpatrick, Borough deputy clerk. Assemblymember Branson read the National County and Borough Government Week Proclamation. Mayor LeDoux accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Borough. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Ben Ardinger, Committee for Better Education member, asked for support to reinstate music in the elementary schools as music was instrumental to children and the education process. He estimated an annual cost of $30,000 for the music program. Bruce Schachtler phoned to support reinstating the music program noting his family were avid music lovers. He was concerned with the newspaper article regarding the Mayor's Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE TO THE KODIAK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM PROCLAMATIONS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH NATIONAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT WEEK NATIONAL COUNTY AND BOROUGH GOVERNMENT WEEK CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXVI Page 253 power or lack of. He felt voters elected Mayor LeDoux for her leadership abilities. He said she campaigned as an advocate for the community. He did not see a difference between the Mayor and Governor and the Governor did not have to seek approval to write correspondence. Jeremiah Meyers, supported reinstating the music program, as music was the rhythm of the soul. The Kodiak Music Festival was rated number one for talent and diversity. He felt it was in the community's best interest to have music instruction along with other educational programs. Mary Jacobs phoned to support the music program. She was glad to see Mayor LeDoux fulfilling her role as a strong advocate for the community. She urged the Assembly to support the Mayor as she continued to fulfill her duties. Due to technical difficulties, Mayor LeDoux called for a recess at 8:05 p.m. At 8:28 p.m. the meeting was reconvened. Jim Arneson phoned his support of reinstating the music program. As the funding agency, he felt the Assembly should pursue the matter on behalf of the community. Chris Berns phoned to express his concern about the mayor's powers. He hoped for an attorney's opinion that would be made public. He wanted all to work together for the betterment of the community regardless of personal feelings. Linda Madsen, Committee for Better Education member, supported reinstating the music program as part of the basic school curriculum and not on a wish list. Statistics showed music could save a school district funding over a continued period. She was confident that the current dissention between the mayor and Assembly would be worked through. She had been asked by Betsy Myrick to share her thoughts. Ms. Myrick supported the music program and was happy to see the basketball players being honored as a team. She reminded the Assembly that band and choir were also good teams, just through different strengths. Ms. Myrick felt that music promoted emotional good health that lasted a lifetime. Ken Lester thanked the Assembly for working through the technical difficulties. He felt that if the mayor had her own agenda and didn't work with the Assembly that it would cause tension and mistrust. He urged both parties to work together for the betterment of the community. He urged the mayor to continue looking at the overall picture of where the Borough was headed and not at her own agenda. Joe Macinko phoned his support of the music program. He saw both sides of the issue with the mayor and Assembly and felt that the mayor would not act in haste on important matters. He urged the Assembly to allow the mayor to act as necessary and continue to work together for the betterment of the community. Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Volume XXVI Page 254 COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Assemblymember Razo requested permission to attend the National Association of Counties' Western Regional Conference in Hawaii in May. He noted that he would be traveling to Hawaii at that time on a personal vacation and was requesting reimbursement for the conference registration fees only. He clarified that he would be using part of his personal time to attend this conference and felt it was appropriate to ask for reimbursement of only the registration costs. He advised the conference would discuss environmental issues in rural settings and felt that was of interest to residents of Kodiak. Assemblymember Heinrichs voiced non - objection to this request. Assemblymember Branson voiced non - objection to the request and thanked Assemblymember Razo for clarifying his intent on reimbursement of travel expenses. Assemblymember Razo thanked the Assembly and said he would provide a detailed report upon his return. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 2001 -05 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE Borough Code Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.13 NO. 2001 -05 Conservation Zoning District and Chapter 17.06 Definitions. BRANSON, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2001 -05. Manager Jensen advised this ordinance would amend the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) Code, Chapter 17.13 to: 1) specify commercial livestock grazing as a permitted rather than a conditional use; 2) to specify churches as a permitted use in the C- Conservation zoning district; and 3) to amend KIB Code, Chapter 17.06 to define commercial livestock grazing. Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Razo was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission when discussions were held on this issue. He said the intent was to not require a permit to purchase land for agriculture purposes in the conservation zoning district. He felt this ordinance was a good compromise and favored its adoption. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs None Volume XXVI Page 255 Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 2001 -07 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE Borough Code Title 17 Zoning Chapter 17.21 B- NO. 2001 -07 Business District Section 17.21.020 CC Permitted Uses. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -07. Manager Jensen advised this ordinance amended KIB Code, Section 17.21.020 to allow single - family residential use on the street level. He said this provided flexibility for business owners to reside on -site with their businesses. He noted this would have Borough wide application; however, the bulk of the commercial zoning was located within the City of Kodiak boundaries. Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Stevens read into the record the proposed language. He noted this was a minor change to the code to accomodate those businesses along Mill Bay Road. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. Ordinance No. 2001 -08 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17 Zoning Chapter 17.22 RNC- Rural Neighborhood Commercial District to Increase the Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width Requirements and to Incorporate Screening, Landscaping, and Buffering Standards. (From KIB Code Section 17.21.050) RAZO, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -08. Manager Jensen advised the Planning and Zoning Commission (P &ZC) had initiated this ordinance as a part of their recommendation to rezone twenty acres of U.S. Survey 2878 in Kalsin Bay from C- Conservation to RNC -Rural Neighborhood Commercial. He recommended adoption of the ordinance. Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -08 Volume XXVI Page 256 Assemblymember Razo felt this ordinance and Ordinance No. 2001 -09 were a sign of good fortune for Kodiak. He noted this was the first time Kodiak had used this zoning designation, which showed there was diversification happening in Kodiak. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous D. Ordinance No. 2001 -09 Rezoning Lots 2A and 2B, of ORDINANCE the Southern Half of Half of U.S. Survey 2878, NO. 2001 -09 and of an Approximate Ten (10) Acre Portion of the Northern Half of U.S. Survey 2878, From C- Conservation To RNC -Rural Neighborhood Commercial. (29675, 29677 and 29679 Chiniak Highway) STEVENS, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2001 -09. Manager Jensen advised landowner Roy Ecklund and Marty Heckerman had initiated this request. He noted the P &ZC had held public hearings on this request and found that the rezones were needed and justified. He recommended adoption of the ordinance. Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Jensen advised Karleton Short, finance director, had received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. He noted this certificate was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association to government units whose comprehensive annual financial reports achieved the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. He said this showed that staff was capable and committed to their jobs. Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 MANAGER'S REPORT Volume XXVI Page 257 MESSAGES FROM THE MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MAYOR Mayor LeDoux thanked Mr. Ardinger and the others for their concerns for reinstating the music program. She hoped the schools would receive adequate funding and the music program could be reinstated. She thanked the community for their calls regarding the recent newspaper articles. She felt the Assembly and herself would be able to reach common ground and work together toward common goals. She congratulated the Kodiak High School Boys Basketball team, noting that it brought the community together. She reminded the village communities that April 6 was the last day to file comments with the FCC in regards to the e -rate waiver that was filed by the State of Alaska. She expressed her condolences to the family and friends of the fishing vessel "Arctic Rose ". UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 2001 -05 Employment Contract between CONTRACT the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Patrick S. NO. 2001 -05 Carlson as the Manager. HEINRICHS, seconded by STEVENS Manager Jensen advised Mr. Carlson had reviewed the contract and had verbally accepted its terms for employment. Assemblymember Branson was pleased to have a local person come on board as manager and hoped he would remain for a long time. VOTE ON MOTION Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 moved to approve Contract No. 2001 -05 with Patrick S. Carlson effective April 20, 2001. Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous Volume XXVI Page 258 B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 2001 -22 Honoring the Kodiak High RESOLUTION School Boys Basketball Team on Winning the NO. 2001 -22 ASAA /First National Bank 2001 State 4A Basketball Championship. This resolution was moved to Item No. 6.A. 2. Resolution No. 2001 -23 Supporting Senate Bill 165 RESOLUTION Creating an Education Head Tax as Part of SB. as NO. 2001 -23 a Comprehensive Approach to Fill Alaska's Mounting Budget Gap. RAZO, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -23. Manager Jensen advised this resolution was created at the request of the Assembly. Assemblymember Razo noted that during the Alaska Municipal League's conference this was brought forward as a partial solution for education funding. He said Senator Austerman brought this issue forward in the hopes of generating discussions on long -range fiscal planning. He noted Senator Austerman's bill would require a $100 per person head tax, which would provide a vehicle to help cover the costs of implementing Senate Bill 1. He noted this bill would probably not pass; however, discussions on long -term funding were needed. He encouraged the Assembly to support Senator Austerman's efforts to show there was a need. Assemblymember Bonney opposed the resolution noting that he couldn't ask residents to pay $100 per person when there was an economic decline. He said some people would be forced to choose between food and medicine in order to pay the proposed head tax. He felt this was the worst form of regressive tax and urged the Assemby to fail the resolution. Assemblymember Heinrichs favored this resolution and Resolution No. 2001 -24. He understood Assemblymember Bonney's concern; however, he felt the state needed to increase the foundation formula and this was a solution to force the state into action. He noted the state's position had been that education doesn't cost anymore today than it did in 1991. If that was the case, the Borough would be funding education at $17 million instead of $23 million. While he acknowledged the bill had some drawbacks, he applauded Senators Austerman and Moses for having the foresight to pursue the controversial issues. Assemblymember Branson favored the resolution. She noted that Senator Austerman was the only state senator to step forward to work with the representatives on discussing long -range fiscal planning. She felt the head tax was a gusty move and that while this was a regressive tax, it was the beginning for the state to come to terms with Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Volume XXVI Page 259 taxation or other ways to generate enough long -term revenues to fund education and other state programs. Assemblymember Stevens concurred, noting this issue needed to be discussed state -wide. He applauded Senator Austerman's efforts. He said they should look towards using a portion of the interest earnings of the permanent fund dividend (PFD) rather than a head tax. He said the interest earnings from the PFD were set up to be used when oil revenues declined and felt it was a disservice to the community not to be using the excess interest earnings. Assemblymember Abell opposed the resolution, noting the poorer a person was the more the $100 head tax would mean to them. He agreed it was time to look at using the interest earnings of the permanent fund, which had been set aside for this purpose. He said education of the permanent fund should concentrate on what the interest earnings were and how best to utilize. Branson agreed that it was time to begin educating people on how to best utilize the interest earnings of the permanent fund. She felt that would allow citizens to make informed and balanced decisions. Mayor LeDoux noted that should it come down to a tie vote, she would vote in favor. She did not feel this was a good bill; however, she felt it was important to support Senator Austerman in his efforts to open discussions on long -range fiscal planning. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Branson Noes: Abell, Bonney Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes; 2 Noes 2. Resolution No. 2001 -24 Supporting House Bill 20 RESOLUTION to Establish a Municipal Dividend Program. NO. 2001 -24 HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -24. Manager Jensen said this resolution supported Senator Moses' efforts to establish a municipal dividend program to provide Alaskan communities with a predictable and reliable source of income to address basic community needs. Assemblymember Abell read into the record the fifth whereas of the resolution. He noted the legislature did not need to seek voter approval to use the excess interest earnings and felt they were being irresponsible to the people. He said it was time for the state to pay for Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Volume XXVI Page 260 education and urged residents to keep calling their legislators to increase education funding. Assemblymember Razo favored the resolution. He agreed it was time to use the PFD excess interest earnings to fund municipal government. He advised that Former Governor Hammond had given testimony on how to use the PFD to create a long -term funding solution. He said that the current legislature was using their savings account to help pay for increasing costs and that in five years it would be gone. He urged residents to call their legislators urging them to work towards long -term funding solutions. Assemblymember Branson favored the resolution. She noted that during AML, Senator Moses did a presentation on HB 20, which set specific funds aside for each community based upon its population. She said those funds would be used for fire and police services, to stabilize property taxes, and to assist the smaller communities by giving them a minimum of $45,000 per community annually. Assemblymember Stevens explained that the PFD was set up to pay for government when oil revenues declined. He noted there was the corpus, the portion that paid to inflation proof, and the portion that was set aside for future funding. He felt it was time to use the excess interest earnings and encouraged the community to support House Bill 20. Assemblymember Heinrichs noted that while he was in Juneau he attended a presentation on inflation proofing. He said that with proper planning the PFD could continue with no degredation to the PFD payout and interest earnings. He felt this was the best solution to long -term funding. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs Noes: None Absent: Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous ORDINANCES FOR C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION A. Ordinance No. 2001 -11 Amending Title 2 ORDINANCE Administration and Personnel of the Kodiak Island NO. 2001 -11 Borough Code of Ordinances by Amending Section 2.17.020 General Rules. RAZO, seconded by BRANSON Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -11 in first reading to advance to public hearing on April 19, 2001. Volume XXVI Page 261 In response to Manager Jensen, Clerk Nielsen advised this was a minor change that would allow the current edition of Roberts' Rules of Order to govern the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED: STEVENS, seconded by BRANSON Manager Jensen advised this was housekeeping item that would amend Kodiak Island Borough Code, section 18.20.060 to read that only applications completed in full and accompanied by a non - refundable filing fee as set forth in the current fiscal year Schedule of Fees and Charges would be accepted. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: 2. Ordinance No. Real Property of Ordinances Applications. Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Resignation of Citizens Board of Equalization member. RAZO, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo None Turner Unanimous 2001 -12 Amending Title 18 Borough of the Kodiak Island Borough Code by Amending Section 18.20.060 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -12 in first reading to advance to public hearing on April 19, 2001. Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens None Turner Unanimous moved to accept, with great regret, the resignation of Wayne Stevens from the Citizens Board of Equalization. Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Abell ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -12 OTHER ITEMS RESIGNATION OF CITIZENS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER Volume XXVI Page 262 INtoers Absent: MOTION CARRIED 2. Appointment to the Citizens Board of Equalization. BRANSON, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED 3. Resignation HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Turner Unanimous moved to appoint Jim Nagan to a seat to expire December 2003 and Carrie Morton to a seat to expire December 2002 on the Citizens Board of Equalization. Unanimous of Planning and Zoning Commissioner. moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Robert Himes from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Unanimous 4. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. This item was removed from the agenda. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Heinrichs thanked the Committee for Better Education for bringing forward the need for music in education. He said that while the Assembly had no say in how the school district spend their funds, he was sympathetic to the efforts of this committee and would make it a part of budget discussions. He congratulated Mr. Short and his staff on their recent recognition, which he felt had always shown excellence in their finance procedures. He congratulated the Kodiak High School Boys Basketball team, noting this was a high water mark for the community and he would use his bragging rights liberally for the year. Assemblymember Branson thanked the Committee for Better Education on sharing their concerns. She congratulated the Kodiak High School Boys Basketball team. She said that during AML they attended a science and technology fair and she was pleased to see four teachers from Kodiak receive APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZENS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION RESIGNATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER CONFIRMATION OF MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XXVI Page 263 grant awards to attend next year in Anchorage. She appreciated everyone's comments regarding the dispute between the Assembly and the Mayor. She felt they would be able to work through this transition phase and would to clarify the code. Assemblymember Stevens thanked the Committee for Better Education for coming. He noted that while they had valid points, the Assembly was unable to dictate how the school district spent their funds. He said they needed to support legislative efforts to increase and inflation proof education funding. He thanked the Assembly for their kind words while he was in the hospital. He commended the hospital on their excellent care and services and he was thankful it was available and hoped it would continue to stay viable. Assemblymember Abell encouraged the community to contact their legislators to increase education funding. He noted that without state funds the Borough would be looking at a mill rate increase in order to provide education funding at the same level as last year. He noted the discussions on roles and responsibilities of the Assembly and Mayor had been theraputic and hoped they would continue to work together. Assemblymember Razo noted that special interest groups do support the community. He was proud of the volunteers who stepped forward to help with the Kodiak Arts Council's auction. He was looking forward to working with Mr. Carlson and felt he was the right person for the manager's job. He thanked Lacy Berns for inviting him to attend a meeting about the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council. He said Kevin O'Leary was able to break down the issues in understandable terms. He noted there would be more meetings and hoped to be able to provide further information to the Assembly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ATTEST: Judith A. Niel Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting April 5, 2001 Gabrielle LeDoux, May en, CMC APPROVED: May 3, 2001 ADJOURNMENT Volume XXVI Page 264