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2001-05-03 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held May 3, 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: ROLL CALL Mayor: Gabrielle LeDoux Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Pat Branson Absent: Tuck Bonney Robin Heinrichs Patrick Carlson, Manager Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk Nova Javier, Assistant Clerk BRANSON , seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED STEVENS, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 Greg Razo Wayne Stevens Darlene Turner comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and moved to excuse Assemblymembers Bonney, Heinrichs, and Turner. Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA moved to approve the agenda. Unanimous voice vote 1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Minutes of April 5, 2001. RAZO, moved to approve the seconded by BRANSON minutes as submitted. Branson noted a typo on page 13 under Assemblymember Heinrichs' comments. REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XXVII Page 1 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS CORRECTED MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamations. Mayor LeDoux proclaimed April 29 through May 5, 2001 "Elks National Youth Week" urging all citizens to recognize the present and future contributions of our young people and to support them through community youth services programs. She asked the clerk's office to deliver the proclamation to Ken Smith of the Elks Lodge. Mayor LeDoux proclaimed May 2001 "Mental Health Month" urging all citizens and local organizations to promote awareness of the causes of mental illness, effective treatments for mental illness and the need to provide non- discriminatory and comprehensive mental health care coverage to all citizens. She asked the clerk's office to deliver the proclamation to Karen Bennett of the Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center. Mayor LeDoux proclaimed May 6 -12, 2001 "Be Kind To Animals Week" urging all citizens to participate in events related to that week. She presented the proclamation to Mandie Wehr of the Kodiak Humane Society. Mayor LeDoux proclaimed May 2001 "Litter Prevention and Cleanup Month" urging all residents to join in their community cleanup campaign and to resolve to help keep Kodiak Island clean and beautiful throughout the year. She presented the proclamation to Wayne Stevens, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce director. B. Employee of the Quarter. Manager Carlson presented the Employee of the Quarter Award to Jennifer Smith, secretary in the Community Development department. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mike Milligan said the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) last year was $1,963 so Kodiak residents received approximately $25 million. He wanted to fund education and supported a mil increase. Meri Holden urged the Assembly to fully fund education. She felt that the reduced education funding in the past two years impacted Kodiak. It took many years to build good schools and programs and only one year of reduced funding to lose them. She wanted long -term education funding solutions. Les James favored education and felt there had been too many cuts that could affect the quality of education for Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS ELKS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK MENTAL HEALTH MONTH BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK LITTER PREVENTION AND CLEANUP MONTH EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXVII Page 2 future generations. He supported a tax increase as Alaska residents paid lower taxes than those in other states. Bill Vetters phoned to oppose raising property taxes. He suggested the Borough pursue more land sales to increase the tax base. He was pleased to see new houses built on Selief and hoped more land would be sold to residents. Ray Halsey phoned to support education. He did not want taxes increased, and felt the school district could reduce sports programs and fund vocational education programs. Michael Rasmussen phoned to support education. He felt the six percent city sales tax should be remitted to the Borough to fund education. COMMITTEE REPORTS Assemblymember Branson said the Alaska Municipal League summer session would be July 12 -15 in Seward and the Alaska Conference of Mayors would be August 16 -17 in Wasilla. She noted there would be no cut in the state revenue sharing program and $1.1 million would go to Safe Communities. She urged the community to continue calling their legislators in support of education. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Presentation - Dr. Molly TeVrucht, project manager, advised that work would begin this summer at the airport to clean up 20,000 cubic yards of petroleum. Work would also focus on several small cleanup projects in the flats including oil drums and lead left over from the military. She invited the public to attend their open house at Safeway on Saturday, May 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Jeff Brownlee, State DEC representative, said the Corps was successful in cleaning contaminated soil in Kodiak. He looked forward to meeting with the public on Saturday. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 2001 -13 Rezoning Lots 1, 2, a Portion of Lot 3 and a Portion of Lot 6, Block 1, Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision, From PL- Public Use Land RR1 -Rural Residential One. (709, 597, AND 665 Sargent Creek Road) RAZO, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -13. Manager Carlson this was the rezone of property across from the Womens Bay Fire Department in Bells Flats that he hoped to sell during a land sale this summer. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Abell, Branson, Razo, Stevens Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 COMMITTEE REPORTS U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -13 Volume XXVII Page 3 Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 2001 -14 Rezoning Portions of Tract B, ORDINANCE U.S. Survey 4793 and Tract B -1, U.S. Survey 4793 NO. 2001 -14 (Proposed Tract B1 -A) From R1- Single Family Residential 12 I- Industrial; and a Portion of Tract B, U.S. Survey 4793 (Proposed Tract B1 -B) From B- Business and R1- Single Family Residential To I- Industrial. BRANSON, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by RAZO No. 2001 -14. Manager Carlson said the rezone would permit a fuel tank farm in Old Harbor that would provide petroleum storage for residential use, transportation use, harbor use, and power generation. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved of the request. Assemblymember Stevens felt this was an opportunity to assist Old Harbor to create business development and jobs. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Branson, Razo, Stevens, Abell Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. Ordinance No. 2001 -15 Rezoning a Portion of Tract E, ORDINANCE U.S. Survey 4793 Described as OH- LEASE -1, Consisting NO. 2001 -15 of 40,609 Square Feet, From R1- Single Family Residential To B- Business. STEVENS, moved to adopt Ordinance seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -15. Manager Carlson said the rezone would allow a fuel dispensary and auto repair business in the New Town portion of Old Harbor. This was related to the tank farm improvements referenced in Ordinance No. 2001 -14. Assemblymember Razo felt this was a good opportunity for Old Harbor that indicated the community was growing. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Abell, Branson Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 Volume XXVII Page 4 Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Carlson said the legislative committee was in session and urged residents to continue calling their legislators regarding increased education funding. He thanked Dr. Gary Carver for his assistance in calibrating the Tsunami wave run -up model. He was assured by Dr. Carver that the model would operate properly in the event the community had to be evacuated. He would attend SWAMC in Dutch Harbor next week where sea lion issues would be the topic of discussion. The Redistricting Board would not meet in Kodiak as the Board was meeting only with those communities that were "hot" spots. The redistricting returned Kodiak to 'the way it was before the Hinkle administration and he felt that was beneficial to Kodiak. The high school roof repair was out to bid with May 15 as the anticipated award date and work starting the last day of school. He encouraged those impacted by the fishery closures due to the sea lion injunction to complete the survey form available at "northerneconomics.com" before May 15. In response to Assemblymember Razo, Manager Carlson expected to discuss the environmental impacts of fishery closures at SWAMC. The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council received a $2 million grant for an impact study; however, he felt they would focus on science and biological opinions. He felt the study should include socio- economic impacts to Kodiak. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM THE MAYOR Mayor LeDoux urged the Assembly to fully fund education. She hoped to find alternate revenue sources, increase property taxes, or using Shuyak funds for long -term funding. The Assembly could change the code to spend Shuyak funds. She urged residents to share their concerns with the Assembly. MANAGER'S REPORT UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS None. Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 Volume XXVII Page 5 B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 2001 -26 Urging that a Provision RESOLUTION be Made During the Planning of the National NO. 2001 -26 Missile Defense Program for Fiber Optic Cable Access for Alaskan Communities Whose Communities Reside Adjacent to any Future Fiber Optic Cable Routes. STEVENS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by RAZO No. 2001 -26. Assemblymember Stevens said the Department of Defense was holding discussion on where to place fiber optic cable. He said placement was to the south and west of Shemya, and he felt access could be gained from Narrow Cape. This was the time to let the state know Kodiak's needs and to work toward gaining access. Assemblymember Razo felt the broad band telecommunications would be essential to the future of Kodiak. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Stevens, Abell, Branson, Razo Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous ORDINANCES FOR C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 2000 -10C Amending Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 2000 -10 Fiscal Year 2001 Budget to Reflect NO. 2000 -10C Amendments. BRANSON, seconded by STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2000 -10C in first reading to advance to public hearing on May 17, 2001. Manager Carlson gave an overview of the mid -year budget adjustment. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Abell, Branson, Razo, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Volume XXVII Page 6 2. Ordinance No. 2001 -16 Rezoning Lot 7A, Block 4, ORDINANCE Monashka Bay Alaska Subdivision, From PL- Public NO. 2001 -16 Use Land 12 RR1 -Rural Residential One. (2800 East Monashka Bay Road) (P &Z Case 01 -018). STEVENS, seconded by BRANSON Manager Carlson said the ten -acre parcel across from the Sawmill was being prepared for a future land sale. Assemblymember Stevens was pleased that the land would be available to the public and would increase the tax base. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -16 in first reading to advance to public hearing on May 17, 2001. Ayes: Branson, Razo, Stevens, Abell Noes: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner Absent: None MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS 1. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the APPOINTMENT TO Planning and Zoning Commission. THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RAZO, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Paul Alexander to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire December 2003. Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Abell, Branson Noes: None Absent: Bonney, Heinrichs, Turner MOTION CARRIED Unanimous CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mike Milligan phoned to oppose raiding the Shuyak Fund to fund education. Roger Reddekopo supported education; however, he was concerned how education would be funded once the cap was Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXVII Page 7 reached. He felt long -term solutions included controlling costs or changing the maximum state funding level. Clarence Selig phoned to support funding crossing guards. He suggested a supplemental contract with Laidlaw to provide crossing guards. Janelle Everett, KMXT news director, invited the community to call in on Friday, May 4 and pledge support to KMXT. She said this was KMXT's 25th year of public broadcasting that it provided an important service to the community. Kristie Wall, Peterson Elementary School teacher, phoned in support of funding education. She said increased funding was essential to the future education of children. Ben Ardinger phoned to support increased education funding. Ivar Malutin phoned in appreciation of the Assembly and the Planning and Zoning Commission for providing land. He was pleased with the new construction on Selief Lane. In response to Mr. Malutin, Manager Carlson said they were unable to use rock from Red Cloud Ranch for improvements in Anton Larsen Bay. He said they would review their options and the project would begin this summer. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Razo felt increased education funding was one of the Assembly's most important priorities. If the state failed to provide adequate funding, a .75 mil increase would equate to $75 per homeowner, per year. He opposed using the Shuyak funds and felt consolidation was a long -term solution as one government would generate enough revenue to fund all mandated powers. He said people live in Kodiak because of the quality of life and quality schools. Assemblymember Abell favored level funding for education. He saw $22 million in the Shuyak Fund, $1.2 million in the general fund, and $650,00 in the school district general fund. He wanted level funding this year so that long -term solutions could be implemented. He said crossing guards were not in the school district's increased budget request, and he hoped to continue working on the issue. Assemblymember Stevens congratulated Jennifer Smith as the Employee of the Quarter. He said the award speaks highly of staff and he appreciated Borough employees. He reminded the community that Saturday, May 5 was Litter Cleanup Day. He thanked Mr. Milligan for his graphics and noted that local businesses don't partake in the PFD program and yet they pay the majority of a mil levy. He figured a 1 mil increase was $180 to a homeowner per year, but to a business it was $100,000. He cautioned raising taxes as it could force businesses to move. He opposed Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 Volume XXVII Page 8 using Shuyak funds for education and noted that in three years the fund would pay out $2.5 million that could be used for building a new high school or junior high. He felt the Shuyak fund would provide adequate interest earnings to use for school related projects. Assemblymember Branson acknowledged this was an emotional time and urged members to be fiscally responsible. She was surprised that the crossing guard program was not in the school district's budget. She congratulated Jennifer Smith as the Employee of the Quarter. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting May 3, 2001 4.61( Gabrielle LeDoux, Borough Mayor J udith A. Nie - - n, CMC Corrected /Approved: 05/17/2001 Volume XXVII Page 9