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2002-06-04 Regular MeetingThere were present: Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Ayes: 1. Mayor: Gabrielle LeDoux KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held June 4, 2002 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 Captain Dave Davis of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Assembly members: Tom Abell Greg Razo Tuck Bonney Wayne Stevens Pat Branson Darlene Turner Robin Heinrichs, Deputy Mayor comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Pat Carlson, Manager Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk Laura Casey, Assistant Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA TURNER, seconded by RAZO BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Noes: MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend by moving item Resolution No. Public Hearing None Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED the agenda 13.B.1 2002 -20 to as item 9.B. Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell None Unanimous Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meetings of April 18 and May 2, 2002. REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XXVII Page 193 BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATIONS moved to approve the minutes of April 18 and May 2, 2002. CITIZENS COMMENTS Unanimous voice vote Mayor LeDoux proclaimed June 9 -15, 2002 "Filipino- American Heritage Week," urging all citizens to participate in the festivities celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the Philippine Islands. Gary Carver requested that the Assembly hold a formal meeting regarding the soil remediation facility and the land use in Bells Flats and Womens Bay. Jack Doyle thanked Mayor LeDoux and Assemblymember Turner for attending the meeting on the Soil Remediation Facility with over 100 residents of Bells Flats. He asked for continued discussion on a future agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jerome Selbv, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center interim administrator, said three finalist were scheduled for interviews for the director position. Financially, April and May were positive with net increases of five percent and eight percent respectively. The audit report was in and he presented a check for $486,359.31 to the Assembly. He appreciated the roof repair on the old section of the hospital and the increased parking spaces. He thanked Borough staff. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 2002 -10 Levying Taxes on All Taxable Real and Personal Property Within the Kodiak Island Borough for the Expenses and Liabilities of the Kodiak Island Borough for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of July 2002 and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of June 2003 (2003 Fiscal Year Budget.) HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by BRANSON Ordinance No. 2002 -10. Manager Carlson said this included funds to be spent in the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds. This also levied a tax on the real and personal property within the Borough as well as natural resources extracted and removed from the Borough. He noted that the substituted version was before the Assembly. Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS FILIPINO - AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK CITIZENS COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -10 Volume XXVII Page 194 RAZO, moved to amend Ordinance seconded by BRANSON No. 2002 -10 by substitution. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Mayor LeDoux opened the public hearing. Norm Wooten thanked the Assembly for their continued support and generosity. The fiscal year 2003 budget was a concern with new state mandates. Use of state funding and the fund balance would leave a $165,500 shortfall. He encouraged the Assembly to fully fund the request. Mike Milligan supported education funding. He said teachers left the school district for better paying jobs and the community would eventually have to pay or give up the Permanent Fund Dividend. He complained that copies of the budget were not available at the library. He said the cost of health insurance was a national crisis. Assemblymember Razo requested clarification on the dollar figures stated by Mr. Wooten. Betty Walters, superintendent of the schools, clarified the total new state revenue was estimated to be $382,239. She said that if the requested funds were not received services and class room size would be affected. She commented that many different organizations helped raise funds for sport related travel. She thanked the Borough for their support. In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Ms. Walters said the original requested amount was $1,227,580. Mayor LeDoux closed the public hearing. In response to Assemblymember Abell, Manager Carlson said the Fisheries Research Center brought the Facilities Fund to $25 million. Assemblymember Abell was pleased that taxes would not be raised. The Borough has a $25 million savings account and the goal was to maintain $2 million in the fund balance. ABELL, seconded by RAZO Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend Ordinance No. 2002 -10 by increasing the General Fund (100) use of Fund Balance in the amount of $290,000 and a corresponding additional cash contribution to Education Support in the amount of $290,000. Assemblymember Abell wanted to show support for education. Volume XXVII Page 195 In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Manager Carlson said the fund balance would be approximately $1.2 million. Assemblymember Heinrichs said the Assembly had agreed on $200,000 and the additional 90,000 was beyond that amount. He did not support the additional $90,000. In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Manager Carlson summarized the total numbers. Assemblymember Stevens saw the general fund reduced by $200,000 and Borough employees reduced 40% in the past five years. He supported the $200,000 even though school costs were exceeding the community's ability to pay. Assemblymember Razo appreciated the Assembly's concerns; however, the additional $90,000 would not hit the cap and the school district took into the consideration the minimum amount needed for students to pass the exit exam. Education costs were rising; however, the Shuyak Fund remained intact. Assemblymember Bonney supported the $90,000. Years ago there was a deficit and Fund Balance funds were used and now the Shuyak Fund was available. He felt the Assembly would have to consider a mill levy increase next year. Assemblymember Heinrichs supported the $90,000, but only from a different line item. Assemblymember Turner was willing to allocate $45,000 with an equal match from the School District. This brought the school district closer to meeting their needs. She wanted to discuss the Shuyak Fund next year. Assemblymember Branson thanked Assemblymember Heinrichs for formulating the $200,000. She did not support the additional $90,000. She wanted the Assembly to be conservative yet support education. Assemblymember Turner also thanked Assemblymember Heinrichs. She thought to remove $100,000 from the Fisheries Fund and $30,000 from community planning for Larsen Bay. The community was hurting due to fisheries and she could not in good conscience raise taxes. There were hard times and hard decisions to be made. Assemblymember Abell said a fund balance of 1.1 million would not hurt. He said that the Assembly was able to hold off a tax increase for the past six years. Mayor LeDoux supported giving the school district $90,000 and not deplete the fund balance under 1.1 million. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Razo, Abell, Bonney Noes: MOTION FAILED 3 Ayes, 4 Noes Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 Heinrichs, Stevens, Turner, Branson Volume XXVII Page 196 RAZO, seconded by ABELL moved to amend Ordinance No. 2002 -10 by increasing the General Fund (100) use of Fund Balance in the amount of $245,000 and a corresponding additional cash contribution to Education Support in the amount of $245,000. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Razo, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson Noes: Stevens, Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 2 Noes Assemblymember Stevens wanted to know what would be cut to increase school district funding. Assemblymember Bonney suggested to take it from the general fund. In response to Assemblymember Branson regarding the funds in Economic Development for professional services, Manager Carlson said $106,000 was for fisheries staff, and $30,000 for fisheries support. Assemblymember Razo said Manager Carlson spent many hours on fisheries issues and he wanted to discuss hiring a fisheries staff member. HEINRICHS, seconded by ABELL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend Ordinance No. 2002 -10 by increasing the General Fund (100) use of Fund Balance in the amount of $200,000 and reducing the Economic Development Fund in the amount of $45,000 for a total contribution to Education Support in the amount of $245,000. Assemblymember Branson said that would leave $91,000 for Economic Development to be discussed later. Assembly members Bonney, Turner, and Razo agreed with Assemblymember Branson. In response to the Assembly, Manager Carlson related that $200,000 from the Fund Balance and $45,000 from the Economic Development Fund would create a contribution of $245,000 to the school district. Ayes: Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo Volume XXVII Page 197 Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous BONNEY, seconded by HEINRICHS Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens 2. Resolution No. 2002 -20 Requesting that the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council Adopt a Harvester Only IFQ Program with Community Protections as the Best Method for Rationalization of the Bering Sea Crab Fisheries. BONNEY, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2002 -20 moved to amend Resolution No. 2002 -20 by replacing the title with the words: "Requesting That the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) Adopt a Bering Sea Crab Rationalization Program Which Guarantees Harvesters Their Traditional Harvest Levels and Provides for Coastal Communities who Have Infrastructure Investment and a Historical Dependence Upon Crab Processing." Manager Carlson said this was brought forward by Assemblymember Bonney and Mayor LeDoux. Mayor LeDoux said the resolution would allow Kodiak boats to bring their catch back to Kodiak regardless of the Council's decision. This would also put the Assembly's request on record for Washington D.C. Assemblymember Bonney concurred with Mayor LeDoux's comments. Assemblymember Razo wanted this specific to Kodiak. RAZO, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT Ayes: Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend the amendment by replacing the word: "Coastal" with the words: "the Kodiak." Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -20 Volume XXVII Page 198 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND AS AMENDED Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Mayor LeDoux opened the public hearing. Mike Milligan commended Assemblymember Bonney and Mayor LeDoux for drafting the resolution. He proposed language for a whereas between the fifth and sixth whereas. Joe Macinko, commercial fisherman, said he would receive no benefit from crab rationalization. The question was what would bring the fisheries back to Kodiak. He felt the resolution would be laughed at in Dutch Harbor. He hoped citizens understood the choice the Assembly made. Oliver Holm, commercial fisherman, thought the Assembly and staff had a good grasp on crab rationalization; however, now he was not sure and did not support the resolution. Jerry Bonaan asked if the Assembly was concerned about bringing crab back to Kodiak because nothing addressed protection. He felt the Assembly should not be involved. Bill Prout said Kodiak was once the top fishing port in the United States. He said the resolution had good and bad points and Crab rationalization had serious consequences. Maria Painter supported the one pie system, as a way to allocate fisheries and provide canneries a steady flow of crab. She felt fisherman should be able to deliver crab anywhere they wanted. Mayor LeDoux closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Turner considered crab rationalization highly technical and beyond the Assembly's ability. She did not support the resolution. Assemblymember Razo said the Assembly may not understand every detail of fisheries issues; however, discussion on community protection was valuable. RAZO, seconded by HEINRICHS Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend Resolution No. 2002 -20 in Section two by replacing the words: "coastal communities who have" with the words: "the Kodiak community harvesters." Volume XXVII Page 199 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Assemblymember Razo said forward were independent RAZO, seconded by ABELL Assemblymember Bonney did not support IFQ or IPQ and would vote against the resolution in an effort to do what was right. In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Assemblymember Razo said most of the fleet was based in Kodiak and the fleet would bring the crab to Kodiak. Assemblymember Abell opposed the resolution as he did not favor government control and there was no guarantee. Assemblymember Branson felt that attempting to accommodate the needs of all the parties was difficult. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney None Unanimous Noes: MOTION CARRIED TURNER, seconded by RAZO VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell None Unanimous major fisheries issues brought of each other. moved to amend Resolution No. 2002 -20 by adding Section 4 to read: "The NPFMC adopt a harvestor only IFQ proposal which incorporates appropriate and effective community protection measures for Kodiak, Alaska." moved to amend Resolution No. 2002 -20 by adding between the fifth and sixth whereas the words: "WHEREAS, the structure within the Kodiak Island Borough is the most diverse in the state and the local and state severance tax on fish is an important component of that tax structure; and." Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson None Volume XXVII Page 200 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Mayor LeDoux considered that the language in the seventh whereas was inconsistent. TURNER, seconded by RAZO VOTE ON MOTION AMEND Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Assemblymember Abell felt Mayor LeDoux and Manager Carlson needed Assembly direction for their trip to Dutch Harbor. Assemblymember Stevens thanked Mayor LeDoux and Assemblymember Bonney for the resolution; however, he felt it was too late. He wanted support for the resolution that was adopted in January. It was difficult for the Assembly to advocate the community's prospective and he could not support the resolution. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION FAILED None After a recess at 9:35 p.m., Mayor regular meeting at 9:42 p.m. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend Resolution No. 2002 -20 by deleting the seventh WHEREAS. Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs Turner, Razo Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs 2 Ayes, 5 Noes LeDoux reconvened the Manager Carlson would travel to Dutch Harbor to submit the resolution that was adopted in January. He said there was an impasse with the union and asked the Assembly to submit the names of possible arbitrators. Mayor LeDoux wished the best to Steve Kreber who was medivaced to Anchorage. She was glad to see the increase to school funding. She was not sure of the position on crab rationalization to take to Dutch Harbor. The resolution adopted in January referenced bringing the crab back to Kodiak. She asked the Assembly to be involved early with ground fish. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Volume XXVII Page 201 UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 2002 -05 Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak Animal Control. TURNER, seconded by BONNEY moved to approve Contract No. 2002 -05 with the City of Kodiak for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. Manager Carlson said the contract between the City of Kodiak and the Borough set forth the scope of services, enforcement, care of, and disposition of animals in the Borough. This contract would expire June 30, 2004. General Fund revenues used to pay the $60,000 were in the FY2003 budget as an expense under Health and Sanitation. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Contract No. 2002 -06 Professional Services to CONTRACT Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS). HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to award Contract No. 2002 -06 to Resource Data, Inc. of Anchorage in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Manager Carlson said this was a long -term goal to allow mapping of aerial photos to be placed in the data base and to run copies of those maps and photos at a high level. The cost was less than several years ago. Assemblymember Stevens complimented Manager Carlson and staff on this resource that would be an asset to the community. Assemblymember Heinrichs agreed with Assemblymember Stevens and asked for a presentation at a work session. VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CONTRACTS CONTRACT NO. 2002 -05 NO. 2002 -06 Volume XXVII Page 202 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Contract No. 2002 -07 Memorandum of Agreement CONTRACT between the Kodiak Island Borough, the City of NO. 2002 -07 Kodiak, the Kodiak Island Borough School District, and the Salvation Army for the 2002 -2003 School Crossing Guard Program. BRANSON, moved to approve Contract seconded by TURNER No. 2002 -07. Manager Carlson said this was an agreement for crossing guard services for the upcoming school year at a cost of $12,000 In response to Assemblymember Stevens, Manager Carlson said the liability was determined by the City of Kodiak and the applicants. Assemblymember Branson said this benefited non - profit organizations and addressed safety issues. She encouraged people to volunteer. Assemblymember Turner appreciated those who volunteered. She thanked Captain Davis of the Salvation Army for a wonderful job last year with no accidents with guards or children. Assemblymember Razo appreciated the large capacity of volunteers in the community and supported the resolution. TURNER, seconded by BRANSON Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to amend the motion to include the words: "in an amount not to exceed $12,000." VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. RESOLUTIONS None. C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 2002 -08 Amending Kodiak Island ORDINANCE Borough Code of Ordinances Title 15 Buildings and NO. 2002 -08 Construction Chapter 15.04 Building Codes Section Volume XXVII Page 203 15.04.010 Adoption of Building and Other Codes Chapter 15.24 Fire Code Section 15.24.010 Adoption To Standardize the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak Building Codes. TURNER, seconded by BRANSON RAZO, seconded by BONNEY HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2002 -08 in first reading to advance to public hearing on June 20, 2002. Manager Carlson said this would standardize the Borough and City of Kodiak Codes. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Ordinance No. 2002 -09 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 2 Administration and Personnel Chapter 2.39 Boards, Committees, and Commissions, Section 2.39.070 Vacancies and Section 2.39.080 Notice of Impending Vacancy to Clarify the Appointment and Vacancy Process. moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2002 -09 in first reading to advance to public hearing on June 20, 2002. At the request of Manager Carlson, Clerk Nielsen said this reflected that Board of Equalization members are appointed by the Assembly as provided by the Alaska Statutes. This also clarified the process of the Assembly in declaring Board, Committee, and Commission seats vacant and directing the Borough clerk to advertise the vacancies. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Ordinance No. 2001 -10C Amending Ordinance No. 2001 -10 Fiscal Year 2002 Budget to Reflect Amendments. moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2002 -10C in first reading to advance to public hearing on June 20, 2002. ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -09 ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -10C Volume XXVII Page 204 Manager Carlson said this was the final fiscal year 2002 budget adjustment to reflect increases or decreases to line items. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE Ayes: Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo Noes: MOTION CARRIED D. OTHER ITEMS HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON Noes: MOTION CARRIED TURNER, seconded by RAZO Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 None Unanimous 1. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Arts Council Advisory Committee. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION CONFIRM Ayes: moved to confirm the mayoral appointments of Joy Arneson, Randy R. Busch, and Ginny Shank to seats on the Arts Council Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2002. Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens None Unanimous 2. Vacation of a Portion of Perenosa Drive Right -of- Way, as Part of the Subdivision to Create Lots 1 through 22, Katmai Ridge Subdivision, and Reserving Therefrom a 15 by 60 Foot Portion of the Right -of- Way for Continued Dumpster Use and a 20 Foot Wide Right -of -Way Between Proposed Lots 13 and 14 for "Non- motorized" Public Access, Except as Necessary for Park Construction and Maintenance. moved to approve the vacation of a portion of Perenosa Drive right -of -way, as part of the subdivision to create Lots 1 through 22, Katmai Ridge Subdivision, and reserving therefrom a 15 by 60 foot portion of the right -of -way for continued dumpster use and a 20 foot wide right -of -way between proposed Lots 13 and 14 for "non- motorized" public access, except as necessary for park construction and maintenance. Manager Carlson said this would facilitate the creation of the Katmai Ridge Subdivision and potentially provide a future park to be located outside the boundaries of the subdivision. OTHER ITEMS APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACATION Volume XXVII Page 205 There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Turner Noes: MOTION CARRIED HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON Clerk Nielsen clarified missed four consecutive vacant. There was no discussion VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED TURNER, seconded by BRANSON Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 None Unanimous 3. Parks and Recreation Committee Vacancies. moved to declare the seat held by Ken Hansen on the Parks and Recreation Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2004 vacant and direct the Borough clerk to advertise the vacancy. that per Borough Code, if a member meetings, the seat was declared by the Assembly. Unanimous voice vote moved to accept the resignation of Dan Dorman from the Parks and Recreation Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2002 and direct the borough clerk to advertise the vacancy. Clerk Nielsen clarified that there was a mis- communication in that Mr. Dorman wanted a seat on the ATV Stakeholder Committee, not the Parks and Recreation Committee. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED CITIZENS COMMENTS Unanimous voice vote Oliver Holm spoke regarding Resolution No. 2002 -20 in that Manager Carlson mentioned co -ops that were not discussed at previous meetings. In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager Carlson clarified the co -op was in the context of the fisherman working cooperatively in harvesting their "B" shares. Mayor LeDoux said co -op was an issue where the ramifications were not clear. Assemblymember Abell was concerned that there was no consensus of direction to relate to the Council. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE VACANCIES CITIZENS COMMENTS Volume XXVII Page 206 Mayor LeDoux felt the Assembly should not be lobbying for anything at this time. Manager Carlson felt he had no authority to go very far; however, input from Kodiak on what was best for the community was very important. Assemblymember Bonney supported Manager Carlson's travel to Dutch Harbor and hoped Mayor LeDoux would also travel. Mayor LeDoux said that, as a lawyer, she had never been in a situation where the client had no position. Assemblymember Stevens fully supported Manager Carlson's ability to do what was in the best interest of Kodiak and encouraged Mayor LeDoux to follow his lead. Assemblymember Heinrichs encouraged Manager Carlson to weigh the proposals that came to the table. Assemblymember Razo agreed with Assemblymember Stevens in that Manager Carlson had a sense of the limits of his authority. Maria Painter wanted clarification on what position Mayor LeDoux and Manager Carlson would express in Dutch Harbor. Mayor LeDoux said she had no ability to give Ms. Painter any clarification. Manager Carlson said he would share the existing resolution policy and effectively work to maximize crab delivery to Kodiak. Assemblymember Stevens said the existing resolution was useful. Assemblymember Branson understood that Mayor LeDoux intended to travel to Dutch Harbor before Resolution No. 2002 -20 was failed. Jerry Bonaan said what may be good for some may not be good for others. Assemblymember Turner said Mayor LeDoux traveled and testified at the last two NPFMC meetings and wondered why there was a concern about her traveling to Dutch Harbor. Manager Carlson said there would be no position on one or two pie, but an effort to protect the community. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Branson questioned how far the Assembly became involved in fisheries issues. Fisheries should be discussed issue by issue and an over all philosophy determined. She said Mayor LeDoux wanted to take the Assembly down the pathway of involvement in fisheries; however, leadership was lacking. She was pleased to fund the school district improved working relationship. She thanked Gary Stevens and Senator Alan Austerman for the elderly and for the needs of the Kodiak Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 and to see an Representative fighting for community. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XXVII Page 207 Assemblymember Heinrichs said a celebration was due in light of the significant capital improvement funding from the state. He thanked Representative Stevens and Senator Austerman for their impact on behalf of Kodiak. He was pleased to attend the community meeting in Bells Flats regarding the Soil Remediation Facility. He thanked the hospital for the check that would allow money to fund projects. He was glad to fund the school district close to their wish list without raising taxes. Assemblymember Stevens sent best regards to Steve Kreber. He felt the increase to the school budget was lost in the discussion. The added $900,000 in local contributions was an attempt to match the growth of the school. He felt the Assembly was dragged into fishery issues without a clear policy on the issues and politics. He wanted vigorous discussion to establish the Assembly's policy. Assemblymember Turner was happy to see the community come together at the meeting in Bells Flats. She was asked to place the Soil Remediation Facility discussion on the next work session agenda. She thanked Jerome Selby for the check from the hospital and Mike Milligan for input on the crab rationalization resolution. She felt it was difficult with no fisheries back ground to make a clear decision but was willing to be educated by fisherman. She agreed with Assemblymember Branson that a policy be determined. She thanked Manager Carlson and staff for the budget, and the clerk's office for corrections to the code. Assemblymember Abell had confidence in Manager Carlson's ability to represent Kodiak in Dutch Harbor. He appreciated everyone for a good working relationship on the budget. Assemblymember Razo agreed with Assemblymembers Stevens and Branson regarding fisheries issues by saying that in the absence of order there is complete chaos. He agreed with Mike Milligan that there was a relationship between the budget and fishery issues. He thanked Manager Carlson for a well prepared budget and Deputy Mayor Heinrichs for getting to the bottom of issues. He felt the fisheries issues overshadowed the budget; however, he appreciated the good work of Manager Carlson and the Assembly. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: Regular Assembly Meeting June 4, 2002 Gabrielle LeDoux, Ma or Judith A. Nielse , CMC Approved 07/02/2002 Borough Clerk Volume XXVII Page 208