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2001-11-01 Regular MeetingMayor: Gabrielle LeDoux Absent: Pat Branson Pat Carlson, Manager Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk Nova Javier, Assistant Clerk TURNER, seconded by RAZO VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held November 1, 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. The invocation was given by Reverend Mark Nymeyer of the Kodiak Bible Chapel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Greg Razo Tuck Bonney Darlene Turner Robin Heinrichs Wayne Stevens (arrived 7:32 p.m.) comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and TURNER, moved to excuse seconded by HEINRICHS Assemblymember Branson. VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, moved to approve the seconded by RAZO agenda. moved to amend the agenda to add Item 13.E.3 Resignation of Monashka Bay Road Service Area Board Members and Item 13.E.4 Resignation of Service Area No. 1 Board Member. Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs Razo, Stevens, Turner REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XXVII Page 84 Noes: None Absent: Branson MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS Pam Foreman, Kodiak Island Convention and Visitor's Bureau (KICVB) executive director, provided updates on KICVB activities and Borough tourism. She presented a plaque from the Regal Princess Cruise Lines thanking Kodiak for welcoming them in the community on their recent trip. Robin Gardner, Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center administrative director, provided a recruitment update and the year -to -date financial report. She said Susan Humphey- Barnett wanted to meet with the Assembly regularly. Assemblymember Bonney said the Mental Health Center was very beneficial to the community. Ms. Gardner said the advisory board would perform a community needs assessment to determine the kind of public services the Mental Health Center should provide. In response to Assemblymember Razo, Ms. Gardner said that to improve the continuity of care and staff retention, they offered a sign -on bonus and brought applicants and their spouses to Kodiak. Assemblymember Turner reported that the Mental Health Center Advisory Board had a productive meeting that was attended by Ms. Humphrey- Barnett and Manager Carlson. She provided an update on the needs assessment program and recruitment issues. PUBLIC HEARING None. Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING Volume XXVII Page 85 BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Carlson reported that the process was started on the Economic Development Summit to find funding opportunities and economic development in the communities. He complimented the effort that downtown shop owners put together for the community in celebration of Halloween. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor LeDoux had an opportunity to attend the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention and met many of Kodiak's outlying community leaders. She also attended the Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting and felt that the community should not feel threatened by the anthrax scare. She was glad to see the downtown Halloween celebration. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. REORGANIZATION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REORGANIZATION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND 1. Election of the Deputy Mayor. BOROUGH ASSEMBLY TURNER, moved to nominate Assemblymember Heinrichs as Deputy Mayor. RAZO, moved that nominations be seconded by TURNER closed and the Assembly grant unanimous consent to the appointment of Assemblymember Heinrichs as Deputy Mayor. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote B. CONTRACTS None. C. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 2001 -47 Adopting the Kodiak Island Area Overall Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Fiscal Year 2001. RAZO, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2001 -47. Manager Carlson said this would utilize many of the grants and assistance programs available through the U.S. Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 MESSAGES FROM THE MAYOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CONTRACTS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -47 Volume XXVII Page 86 Assemblymember Stevens said the Economic Summit was the second annual funding summit where the comprehensive economic development strategy was a direct outcome of working with outlying community leaders and state and federal funding agencies. Assemblymember Razo said the Economic Summit meetings resulted in creating policies that promote good economic development for Kodiak. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Bonney, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell Noes: None Absent: Branson MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 2001 -48 Nominating the Selief RESOLUTION Lane Trail Project for the Statewide NO. 201 -48 Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -48. Manager Carlson said this was required by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation STIP Program nominations. Assemblymember Turner felt the project was needed. Assemblymember Heinrichs supported this resolution and said that as the community matures to set aside real estate for this purpose. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney Noes: None Absent: Branson MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Resolution No. 2001 -49 Nominating the Anton Larsen Bay Road Paving Project for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. TURNER, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by RAZO No. 2001 -49. Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -49 Volume XXVII Page 87 Manager Carlson said that this was another project that required resolution for the STIP Program nominations. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED D. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION HEINRICHS, seconded by TURNER VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED E. OTHER ITEMS RAZO, seconded by TURNER Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 None Branson Unanimous 1. Ordinance No. 2001 -20 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.11 WH- Wildlife Habitat District, Section 17.11.050 Area and Yard Requirements, and Section 17.11.060 Setback Requirements. moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2001 -20 in first reading to advance to public hearing on November 15, 2001. Manager Carlson said this would establish a minimum lot area of five acres and minimum lot width of 250 feet and would establish minimum setback requirements from property lines for land generally located on Shearwater Peninsula. Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Razo None Branson Unanimous 1. Vacation of Sewer and Utility Easements on Lots 1, 2 and Tract Q, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, as Part of a Re -Plat Creating Lots 1 Through 9, Russian Hill Subdivision. moved to approve the vacation of Sewer and Utility Easements on Lots 1, 2 and Tract Q, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, as Part of a Re -Plat Creating Lots 1 Through 9, Russian Hill Subdivision. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -20 OTHER ITEMS VACATION Volume XXVII Page 88 Manager Carlson said that this request came from the subdivision developer as part of a replat. He urged the Assembly to grant approval for the vacation. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED 2. Deputy Clerk Confirmation BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED Turner, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens None Branson Unanimous moved to confirm the Borough Clerk's appointment of Nova Javier as Deputy Clerk of the Kodiak Island Borough. BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner None Branson Unanimous 3. Resignation of Monashka Bay Road Service Area Board Members. moved to accept the resignation of Mark Withrow for a term to expire October 2004 and the resignation of Jeffrey J. Hamer for a term to expire October 2002 on the Monashka Bay Road Service Area Board and direct the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code. Assemblymember Razo thanked Mr. Hamer for his willingness to accept the new three -year term on the Monashka Bay Road Service Area Board. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 Unanimous Voice Vote DEPUTY CLERK CONFIRMATION RESIGNATION OF MONASHKA BAY ROAD SERVICE AREA BOARD MEMBERS Volume XXVII Page 89 4. Resignation of Service Area No. 1 Board Member. RESIGNATION OF SERVICE AREA NO. TURNER, moved to accept the 1 BOARD MEMBER seconded by HEINRICHS resignation of Scott Arndt from the Service Area No. 1 Board for the term to expire October 2002 and direct the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code. Assemblymember Razo complimented Mr. Arndt for his commitment to the board. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Voice Vote CITIZENS' COMMENTS Tom Ouick phoned to ask the Assembly to find a solution on raw fish tax distribution. Manager Carlson explained the formulas used in allocating Raw Fish Tax. Assemblymember Heinrichs said he attended the 2001 Mayors Conference when the formula was adopted and he felt the intent of the legislation was to provide the most funds to communities with fisheries impact. Assemblymember Bonney felt the City of Kodiak Council could have been more sensitive to village needs by adopting what was agreed on during the mayor's conference. Assemblymember Razo said the Council's decision would have a substantial financial impact on every village on Kodiak. He suggested asking Representative Stevens and Senator Austerman to help accomplish the program's intent for the communities. Assemblymember Abell said the Council's decision was not community- minded. He felt Borough residents outside the City limits should have representation on the Council to support a Borough -wide community effort. Assemblymember Turner was disappointed that the Council did not abide by the agreement. She felt all governments on Kodiak Island should have sensitivity to each other's budgets. Mayor LeDoux was also disappointed with the outcome of the Council's vote and concurred with Assemblymember comments. Tom Quick phoned to thank the Assembly for being sympathetic to the needs of the villages. Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXVII Page 90 Charles Davidson, City Council Member, phoned to say he was disappointed that they were not able to support funding to the villages. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated Deputy Clerk Javier on her appointment. He felt very blessed to be a part of a safe community like Kodiak and appreciated that children were safe on Halloween night. Assemblymember Bonney congratulated Deputy Clerk Javier. Assemblymember Stevens congratulated Deputy Clerk Javier and apologized for arriving to the meeting late. Assemblymember Turner congratulated Deputy Clerk Javier. She thanked Pam Foreman for giving the KICVB update. She appreciated Robin Gardner's report and presentation. Assemblymember Abell congratulated Deputy Clerk Javier and thanked the Clerk's office for supporting the Assembly. He supported the Career Pathway Education Program. Assemblymember Razo agreed with Assemblymember Abell, and expressed a desire to carry out the programs to benefit most Kodiak students. He said the Assembly and the School Board planned to work together in the process. Mayor LeDoux announced that the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room and a regular meeting Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. She announced that the Assembly will hold a Goals and Objectives work session Saturday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center Conference Room. The Kodiak Island Borough offices would be closed Monday, November 12, 2001 in observance of Veterans' Day. She invited the public to join her and the Assembly for a cake in honor of Nova Javier's appointment as deputy clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Ade 1 ATTEST: Gabrielle LeDoux, Mayo Regular Assembly Meeting November 1, 2001 (f Judith A. Niel - , CMC Approved: 01/03/2002 Borough Clerk ADJOURNMENT Volume XXVII Page 91