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2003-05-15 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting May 15, 2003 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held May 15, 2003 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. There were present: Mayor: Gabrielle LeDoux Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Tuck Bonney Pat Branson Robin Heinrichs comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Pat Carlson, Manager Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA STEVENS, seconded by RAZO VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED: APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Kodiak Island Borough April 17, 2003. BRANSON, seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED: AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Student of the Month Regular Assembly Meeting May 15, 2003 Greg Razo Wayne Stevens Nancy Wells moved to approve the agenda. Unanimous voice vote Assembly Special Meeting of moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimous voice vote Mayor Ledoux presented the Student of the Month Award to Junaline Sagangan, a senior at Kodiak High School. 2. Proclamations Assemblymember Branson read a proclamation declaring May 11 -17, 2003 as "Senior Center Week" urging all citizens to recognize the special contributions of the Senior Center participants, and the special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every day to enhance the well -being of the senior citizens of our community. Evelyn Mortimer, Senior Citizens of Kodiak Board President, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Assembly for their continued support: REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROCLAMATIONS SENIOR CENTER WEEK Volume XXVIII Page 67 Mayor LeDoux read the following proclamations: May 9, 2003 "Child Care Provider Appreciation Day" urging all citizens to recognize Alaska's child care providers for their many achievements and their important role in Alaska's future. May 11 -17, 2003 "Law Enforcement Week" urging all citizens to recognize the dedicated service provided by local peace officers and to honor those officers who have sustained disabling injuries or lost their lives in the performance of their duties. Officer Raymond Ellis of the Kodiak Police Department accepted the Proclamation. Special Olympic's Local Summer Games urging all citizens to join in the festivities associated with this event and to recognize the contributions of the participants, and the efforts of all involved who enhance the well being of the Special Olympic's athletes in the community. May 17, 2003 "Syttende Mai Day" urging all citizens to participate in the festivities celebrating the culture and heritage of Norway. Mayor LeDoux announced that she would attend the celebration on Saturday at noon at the gazebo. CITIZENS COMMENTS Mark Ames phoned requesting a letter of support regarding Alaska's officially designated 1867 -1967 centennial site. Mel Stephens complained that after a recent Board of Adjustment the appellant had to wait ten days for zoning compliance. Manager Carlson suggested that Mr. Stephens phone him. He noted that the findings of fact were clear that replacing the historic structure was what would be allowed. COMM/TTEE REPORTS Bill Hinkle reported that $45,000 was collected for the BMX bike track and some of the fencing was removed. The group was selling raffle tickets with a BMX bike, custom golf clubs, and a Fender electric guitar as the prizes. Assemblymember Branson said the Providence Kodiak Island Hospital Board did a community needs assessment with the McDowell group. Assemblymember Razo attended the AML Board of Directors meeting and reported that there was concern about creating a statewide sales tax because municipalities had no opportunity for input. PUBLIC HEARING A. Resolution No. 2003 -15 Establishing the Minimum Amount of Funds to be Made Available From Local Sources for the Kodiak Island Borough School District for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2003 and Ending June 30, 2004. Regular Assembly Meeting May 15, 2003 moved to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -15. HEINRICHS, seconded by STEVENS Mayor LeDoux opened the public hearing. Barry Still, School Board member, wanted information on in -kind services. CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK SPECIAL OLYMPICS SYTTENDE MAI DAY CITIZENS COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -15 Volume XXVIII Page 68 Betty Walters, Superintendent of Schools, hoped the Assembly would bring their funding to the cap. She had questions about in -kind and real money. She understood that the deficit was a state issue. Dave Jones, School District Director of Finance, said the budget crisis for the school district was state driven. He felt it was important for the Assembly and School Board to determine what in -kind was. If the pool remained open and the Borough paid for it as an in -kind there would be a loss of two additional teachers. He noted that it had been six years since property taxes were raised. Mike Milligan phoned to ask about the value of property as the cap was based on the assessed value. He was willing to pay more taxes to support the school district. Mayor LeDoux closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Razo said there was a commitment to fund to the cap. He agreed that in -kind funding was important as 36 school district employees lost their jobs. Assemblymember Heinrichs agreed there was a commitment to fund to the cap. He had a concern about the pool and suggested that a committee of Assemblymembers and School Board members define in -kind funding by early fall. Assemblymember Branson felt that was a good suggestion but wanted a definition sooner. Assemblymember Abell said the people in Juneau followed the voters wishes to not touch the rainy day savings account. He agreed with forming a committee. Assemblymember Wells heard residents say they wanted to pay more in taxes but the Borough could only fund the school district to the cap. She suggested that residents call their legislators and the governor to express their willingness to pay more toward education. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Wells MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous B. Ordinance No. 2003 -04 Rezoning Lot 17 and a Portion ORDINANCE of Lot 17A, Block 3, Leite Addition (Proposed Lot NO. 2003 -04 17A -1, Block 3, Leite Addition From RI- Single - family Residential to PL- Public Use Land. (Case S03 -001) STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by BRANSON Ordinance No. 2003 -04. Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Wells, Abell Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXVIII May 15, 2003 Page 69 Noes: MOTION CARRIED: BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Unanimous Manager Carlson recognized staff members Bill Bissett, Laura Casey, Sharon Nault, and Lauri Whiddon for earning their respective degrees and certificates from Kodiak College and reflected that they were wonderful assets to the Borough. Responding to Mr. Milliaan's comment, he said the assessed property value just went above $1 billion and that the state calculation goes through the local assessor. Mayor LeDoux thought it was a good idea to form a committee to determine in -kind. She enjoyed her trip to Old Harbor to attend Aleutic Heritage Week and hoped to attend high school graduations in the villages. She shared a letter requested by JoAnne Goyne that was prepared on behalf of the Assembly that supported the Alaska Emergency Language Resource Bank, Inc. Manager Carlson said he met with Ms. Goyne and understood there was a complete Bank of translators on -line. Assemblymember Razo worked on the incorporation for the Bank and knew that Ms. Goyne helped people utilize translators. He felt language could be a significant barrier 1. Resolution No. 2003 -16 Requesting that the 70 -30 or 60 -40 for Municipal School Construction Costs be Maintained for all Municipal Bond Debt. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by BRANSON Resolution No. 2003 -16. Manager Carlson noted that Assemblymember Razo suggested this resolution requesting that the school debt reimbursement be made to municipalities at the rate approved by the Alaska Department of Education. None MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous Branson, Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR The Assembly concurred to send the letter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -16 Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXVIII May 15, 2003 Page 70 STEVENS, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by BRANSON No. 2003 -17. 2. Resolution No. 2003 -17 Supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12 Requesting the Local Boundary Commission to Consider Borough Incorporation for Certain Unorganized Areas. Manager Carlson noted that significant areas of the State were not supporting education at a local level. Assemblymember Razo felt the resolution was consistent with the Alaska Municipal League platform. Assemblymember Stevens thanked Manager Carlson and Clerk Nielsen for preparing the resolution. He was concerned that communities outside the organized boroughs had significant tax bases but did not pay for education. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson Noes: None MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous After a five minute recess at 8:55 p.m., Mayor LeDoux reconvened the regular meeting. ORDINANCES FOR C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 2003 -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 2003 and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of June 2004 (2004 Fiscal Year Budget). HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON Manager Carlson gave a power point presentation on the fiscal year 2004 budget. Assemblymember Branson thanked Manager Carlson and staff for a balanced budget. VOTE ON MOTION 0 ADVANCE Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED: D. OTHER ITEMS moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2003 -10 in first reading to advance to public hearing on June 5, 2003. Razo, Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs None Unanimous 1. Appointment to the Citizens Board of Equalization. RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -17 ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -10 OTHER ITEMS APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZENS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXVIII May 15, 2003 Page 71 Manager Carlson reported that there currently was one vacant seat on the Citizens Board of Equalization. STEVENS, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: moved to appoint Jeff Sanford to a seat on the Citizens Board of Equalization for a term to expire December 2005. Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo Noes: None MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous CITIZENS CITIZENS COMMENTS COMMENTS Scott Smiley appreciated the funding for the schools but considered $8 million excessive. He suggested that the School District provide proposed costs and actual costs. He agreed that in -kind discussion was beneficial and hoped it would be reported in the newspaper. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Razo congratulated Junaline Sagangan as the Student of the Month. He urged residents to follow the legislative session because Kodiak had many .issues that could be affected. It concerned him when families leave the community. Assemblymember Abell appreciated the report from Mr. Hinkle and his efforts to raise money and secure volunteers to complete the BMX bike track project. He hoped to see more involvement in the budget. Assemblymember Wells attended the graduation ceremony at the College. She wanted to schedule a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission. She was concerned about Mr. Lakings appeal and wanted an explanation of how Jackson's Mobile Home park would have grounds for an appeal. Assemblymember Stevens attended the Pirelli Jacobs fiber optics presentation which he saw as a very timely opportunity. He congratulated the Student of the Month. Assemblymember Bonney complimented Manager Carlson for a job well done on the budget and that taxes would not be raised. International Seafoods of Alaska would be closing their doors and 150 people would lose their jobs. He saw a need for stability on the waterfront. Assemblymember Heinrichs thanked Manager Carlson for preparing the budget. He requested a calendar of timelines for placing a school general obligation question on the October 7, 2003 election ballot. He agreed with Dr. Smiley that the in -kind discussion be reported in the newspaper. He also appreciated Mr. Hinkle volunteering and organizing donation for a public minded project. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXVIII May 15, 2003 Page 72 Assemblymember Branson congratulated the Student of the Month. She also thanked Mr. Hinkle for his efforts in raising $45,000. She thanked Manager Carlson for a balanced budget. Mayor LeDoux announced that the Assembly would meet in a work session on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room; a work session on Thursday, May 29 at 7 :30 p.m in the Borough conference room; and a regular meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly chambers. The Kodiak Island Borough Offices would be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. There being no further business to come before the Assembly, meeting adjourned at :: ATTEST: Ga•rielle LeDoux, Mayor Judith A. Nielse•, CMC Approved: 07/17/2003 Borough Clerk ADJOURNMENT Regular Assembly Meeting Volume XXVIII May 15, 2003 Page 73