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2006-04-13 Work SessionASSEMBLY WORK SESSION April 13, 2006 — 7:30 p.m. Borough Conference Room AGENDA 1/CITIZENS' COMMENTS (limited to three minutes per speaker) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Q 1 r J1. Kodiak College Presentation — Long -Term Plan - Connie Dooley D / 2. Clean-up Day — Junk � 3. Rural Subsistence - 4. Process of Reviewing the Facilities Fund D" 5 Land Disposal (' \b 6. Process of Hiring Borough Clerk 0 CKET REVIEW \p Q O rdinance No. FY2006 -10 Amending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.16 Contract, Purchase, Sale, and T ransfer Procedures by Adding Section 3.16.115 Delinquency to Allow the Borough to Offset Payments to D elinquent Entities and to not Allow the Borough to Contract With Those Entities. Ordinance No. FY2006 -11 Amending Title 4 Service Areas Chapter 4.40 Assessment Districts Within Service Areas Section 4.40.090 Payment by Changing the way the Interest Rate is Calculated on Installment Payments for Special 4 Assessment Districts. Ordinance No. FY2006 -12 Amending Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 10.10 Junk and Abandoned Vehicles. 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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH WORK SESSION MEETING Kodiak College UNIVERSITY of ALASKA ANCHORAGE Master Plan Agenda April 13 -14, 2006 Thursday, April 13 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Leadership Team 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Joe Spear (KoC Facilities) and Connie Dooley 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Kodiak Island Borough School District, KoC Education and Vocational - Technical coordinators, School Board members 4:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Kodiak Island Villages (audio conference) 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Kodiak College Students and Adjuncts 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Borough Assembly Friday, April 14 7:00 a.m. — 8:00 a.m. College Advisory Council 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Staff 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. KoC Instructional Council 10:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Connie Dooley — exit interview E 2 Ol o - N V O c > o O '" c c cu E c o c w 'v .. a DI x = n v OV O O T T E Q N 0 0 C C v o o E E V TV E E E a n L) L)) O T V c . 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Kodiak College Strategic Plan 2006 -2010 VISION Kodiak Island's first choice as a vibrant gathering place for learners MISSION To provide quality education and training tools and opportunities for Island learners CORE VALUES Diversity * Equity * Respect * Knowledge and Expertise * Lifelong Learning * Service and Engagement STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS • Provide information intense, technologically advanced post- secondary educational opportunities to develop a workforce prepared for 2r century, high- demand jobs. o Identify and design new courses and programs to prepare students for high demand jobs [2006 -08] (Instructional Council, Advisog Council) o Employ student and program assessment processes to improve instruction [2006 -10] (Faculty) o Diversify course scheduling options and delivery formats [2006 -07] (Student Seances, Instructional Council) o Expand academic support services to increase student success [2007 -08] (CIOS lab, Career Center, TLC) o Provide resources and professional development to promote innovative programming [2006-10] (Director) • Build a state -of -the -art post- secondary vocational- technical program that includes internship and apprenticeship opportunities. o Develop vocational - technical curricula, geared to industry standards, that address current and future workforce needs [2006 -08] (Vo -Tech Coordinator, Instructional Council, Advisory Council) o Partner to develop student internship /apprenticeship opportunities and to recruit qualified adjunct instructors in specialty fields [2007-09] (Director, Vo -Tech Coordinator, Advisory Council) o Develop flexible course and program schedules, delivery formats, and facilities to support "just -in- time" education and training for workforce development [2008 -10] (Director, Vo -Tech Coordinator, Student Seances) • Create a coordinated, seamless transition from high school to college that will attract and retain recent high school graduates. o Develop a strong working relationship with Middle and High School counselors and faculty [2006 -07] (Student Services, Facuhy, Developmental Studies and Vo -Tech Coordinators) o Coordinate tiered career /trade exploration and career paths with KIBSD [2006 -07] (Student Services, Instructional Council, Vo -Tech Coordinator) o Extend active advising to Island High School students [2007 -08] and Middle School students [2008 -09] (Student Seances, Developmental Studies and Vo -Tech Coordinators) o Coordinate educational opportunities and funding for recent high school graduates with Tribal Councils [2007 -08] (Student Services) o Develop bridging programs for Island High School students [2008 -10] (Student Services, Faculty, Grant Writer) Kodiak College UNIVERSITY of ALASKA ANCHORAGE • Facilitate knowledge about and understanding of our rich Island heritage an o Develop courses /programs that study, support, and preserve the Alutiiq culture [2006- 08] (Instructto Council, Grant Writer) o Develop cultural orientation courses that illuminate diverse Kodiak populations [2007 -08] (Faculty) o Develop marine /maritime- related education and training opportunities through partnerships with marine resource agencies /operations and the U.S. Coast Guard [2008 -09] (Instructional Council, Advisory Council) o Establish an outdoor education program unique to Kodiak [2009- 10] (Instructional Council) o Support educational film projects that highlight the peoples and environment of Kodiak Island [2006 -10] (Director, Faculty, Community Engagement Committee) • Reflect our diverse community populations in our students, faculty, and staff. o Develop a Strategic Enrollment Management Plan [2006] (Director, Student Services, Faculty) o Modify course offerings, course delivery, and academic calendar to more closely reflect and accommodate the natural interests and rhythms of the community [2006 -07] (Director, Student Services, Advisory Council) o Provide employee training in cultural responsiveness and communication across cultures [2006 -08] (Professional Development Committee) o Promote enrollment of under - represented groups through targeted academic advising, financial aid awareness, bridging, and peer support programs [2006 -09] (Student Services, ABE, Developmental Studies) o Aggressively recruit and retain employees from minority populations [2006 -10] (Director, Search Committees) o Promote inclusiveness through campus art, signage, and public events [2006 -10] (Director, Community Engagement Committee) • Increase recognition locally and beyond for excellent program and course offerings, strong community partnerships, and community responsiveness. o Streamline internal processes to support innovation [2006] (Student Services, Instructional Council, Director) o Develop an internal communication system for exchanging plans and ideas [2006 -07] (Technology Committee) o Expand capabilities for gathering and processing student and community information and for monitoring progress toward goals [2006 -07] (Student Tracking Specialist, Student Services, Instructional Council) o Develop collaborative projects with Island agencies and communities, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other institutions of higher learning [2006 -08] (Director, Faculty) o Rejuvenate our historical commitment to Lifelong Learners [2006 -08] (All) o Develop a comprehensive Marketing Plan to promote, educate, and expand recognition of Kodiak College [2007 -08] (Director) o Secure funding to support innovative strategies and expand infrastructure as needed to meet our identified goals [2006 -09] (Director, Faculty, Grant Writer) o Secure national /international recognition in one or more areas [2010] (All) Kodiak College UNIVERSITY of ALASKA ANCHORAGE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -10A Introduced by: Manager Carlson Requested by: Manager Carlson Introduced: 04/03/2003 Adopted: 04/03/2003 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -10 ESTABLISHING FEES OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 TO WAIVER FEES FOR DISPOSAL OF JUNK VEHICLES AND RESIDENTIAL METALS DURING SPRING CLEAN -UP WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough recognizes the need to responsibly recycle vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough wishes to conveniently provide recy:.'e opportunities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLANE: BOROUGH that: Section 1: Resolution No. 2002 -10 is hereby amended by waiving the fifty dollar ($50.00) automobile towing fee and the sixty -five dollar ($65.00) automobile disposal fee, limited to one (1) automobile per household. Section 2: Resolution No. 2002 -10 is hereby amended by waiving the sixty -five dollar (65.00) per ton residential non - vehicle metal fee limited to one (1) ton per household. Section 3: Resolution No. 2002 -10 is hereby amended by discounting the commercial metals and automobiles disposal fee by twenty -five percent (25 %) of the one hundred and thirty dollar ($130) fee. Section 4: The waiver is hereby effective May 3, 2003 through May 10, 2003. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS THIRD DAY OF APRIL 2003 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ATTEST: Gabrielle LeDoux, Mayor . AtIa. Judith A. Nielsen, MC, Borough Clerk Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 2002 -10A Page 1 of 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -20C A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -20 ESTABLISHING FEES OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH TO DISCOUNT FEES FOR DISPOSAL OF JUNK VEHICLES AND RESIDENTIAL METALS DURING SPRING CLEAN -UP WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough recognizes the need to responsibly recycle vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough wishes to conveniently provide recycle opportunities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: Section T: A twenty -five percent (25 %) discount will be provided for the automobile towing fee (fifty-five dollars ($551) and the automobile disposal fee (seventy -five dollar ($75.00)), limited to one (1) automobile per household. Section 2: A twenty -five percent (25 %) discount will be provided for non - vehicle metal (seventy -five dollars ($75.00)) per ton limited to one (1) ton per household. Section 3: The discount is hereby effective May 1, 2004 - May 8, 2004. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF APRIL 2004 ATTEST: 4/(Wtt_a Judith A. Nielsen, c c, Borough Clerk Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Gabrielle LeDoux, Mayor Introduced by: Manager Carlson Requested by: Manager Carlson Introduced: 04/15/2004 Adopted: 04/15/2004 Resolution No. 2003-20C Page 1 of 1 Questions and Answers Is the Board considering all of Kodiak Island in its rural review? No. The analysis will look specifi- cally at the city of Kodiak and surrounding road -con- nected areas beyond the city limits. The analysis also will examine what the boundaries of any nonrural area might be. What sorts of community characteristics will the Board consider before deciding whether the Kodiak area's rural status should change? A staff analysis is expected to provide the Board with information on the Kodiak area's economy (including wage employment, unemployment, taxable income, di- versity of services and the cost of food); fish and game use (including the variety of species used per house- hold, percent of households participating, and level of average harvest in pounds per capita); community infrastructure (including the average cost of electric- ity); transportation; and educational institutions. Federal Subsistence Management Program RURAL REVIEW - KODIAK T he Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act requires that rural Alaskans be given a priority for subsistence uses of fish and wildlife on Federal public lands. Only residents of rural communities or ar- eas are eligible for this subsistence priority and are qualified to hunt and fish under Federal subsistence regulations. The Federal Subsistence Board initially determined which Alaska communities were rural when the Federal Subsistence Management Program began in 1990. Federal subsistence regulations require that the rural /nonrural status of Alaska communities be reviewed every 10 years, beginning with the availability of the 2000 U.S. Census data. An initial review determined that the rural /nonrural status of most Alaska communi- ties should remain unchanged. In December 2005 the Federal Subsistence Board identified 10 communities or areas for further analysis. Kodiak is among these communities. Currently considered rural, the population of the Kodiak area was 12,855 during the 2000 census. Under Federal subsistence regulations: A community with a population below 2,500 is considered rural, unless it possesses signifi- cant characteristics of a nonrural nature or is considered to be socially and economically part of a nonrural area. A community with a population of more than 7,000 is considered nonrural unless it pos- sesses significant characteristics of a rural nature. A community with a population above 2,500, but not more than 7,000 will be evaluated to determine its rural /nonrural status. The community characteristics considered in this evalu- ation may include, but are not limited to, the diversity and development of the local econ- omy, the use of fish and wildlife, community infrastructure, transportation and educational institutions. What happens if the Federal Subsistence Board decides that a community's status should be changed from rural to nonrural? There is a five -year waiting period before such a change would take effect. After the five -year period, residents of the community would no longer be eligible to hunt and fish under Federal subsistence regulations. What would a change in rural /nonrural status mean for Kodiak -area residents? The effects such a change would have on Kodiak -area subsistence us- ers depends upon where they hunt and fish and which regulations they normally follow while hunting and fishing. First, some background: Alaska has dual management of fishing and hunting.This means that the Federal government regulates subsistence fishing and hunting for rural Alaskans on Federal public lands and waters. The State of Alaska manages all other uses, including sport and commercial, on Federal lands and waters RURAL REVIEW - KODIAK and all uses on State lands and waters, privat and Native allotments. The exceptions are h of migratory birds and marine mammals and for Pacific halibut, which are managed by the government under separate regulations. Federal subsistence regulations apply o Federal lands and waters. If a rural reside and fishes on State or private lands or Native ments, they would likely not see any impact fr in rural /nonrural status. However, for t rural residents who hunt and fish on Federal p lands and waters, a change from rural to nonru status would mean that they would no longer eligible for the Federal subsistence priority and no longer hunt and fish under Federal subsisten regulations. Hunting and fishing would still be al on Federal public lands and waters, but State of regulations would apply. The comparison charts on the next two pages show the main differences be- tween State and Federal hunting and fishing regula- tions for Federal lands in the Kodiak Management Area and Unit 8. If the Kodiak area's status changes to nonru- ral could residents still hunt and fish for their traditional foods? Yes. Non -rural residents could still hunt and fish on Federal public lands and waters as well as State lands and waters open to hunting and fishing. However, they would do so under State of Alaska subsistence, personal use, sport fishing or general hunting regulations. The Federal Subsistence Management Program does not manage the harvest of berries, mushrooms or other plants. Please contact the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge for information on these activities. Would a change in the Kodiak area's rural status affect subsistence hunting for migratory birds and marine mammals? No. The Federal Subsistence Board does not regulate the harvest of these species. Hunting of migratory birds is governed by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, while hunting of marine mammals is governed by the Marine Mam- mal Protection Act. Neither law uses the Federal Subsistence Board's rural d eterminations to determine hunter eligibility. For more informa- e lands fisting tion, contact Migratory Bird Management at (877) fishing 2 29 -2344 or the Marine Mammals Management Office Federal at (907) 7 86 -3349 or (800) 362 -5148. What effect would a change in the Kodiak nly on area's rural status have on the subsistence halibut fishery? The Federal Subsistence Board nt hunts does not manage the subsistence halibut fish - allot- ery. This fishery is managed by the North Pacific hose r a Fishery Management Council and the National Ma- ublic rine Fisheries Service. Eligibility for this fishery is ral determined by the Secretary of Commerce, based on be re commendations by the two agencies. The Secretary listed the City of Kodiak as an eligible rural place in would Federal regulations, based on a recommended list of ce eligible communities by the North Pacific Council. lo wed While the North Pacific Council considered criteria Alaska identified by both the S eries and Game and the Federal laska e Board, its list was based on State criteria. Any change in the Federal Subsistence Board's rural determina- tions would not automatically remove the City of Kodiak as an eligible community, but could be considered by the Council as new informa- tion. A proposal to change the list of eligible places would have to come before the North Pacific Council and undergo a rigorous analysis and numerous public comment periods before the Secretary would con- sider changing the list. Contact North Pacific Fishery Management Council staff for more information (907) 271-2809 or http: / /wwwfakrnoaa.gov /ram /subsis- te nce/halibut.htm. Would a change in the Kodiak area's rural status under the Federal subsistence program make Kodiak a non - subsistence area under State ofAlaska regulations? No. The State of Alaska does not recognize nor use the term "rural" in its regulatory program. The Federal Subsistence Board's rural review has no direct bearing on whether or not an area is designated as a "non - subsistence area" under state regulations. Kodiak is not a non - subsistence area under State regulations. Such a determination is made jointly by the Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game (AS 1 6.05.258 (c)) using specific criteria. Species Unit 8 Hunting (from 2005/2006 regulation Federal Subsistence Regulations book) State Regulations on Federal Lands Brown Bear 1 bear by Federal permit every regulatory year Dec. I —Dec. 15 April 1 —May 15 No evidence of sex required. Must salvage hide and skull and edible meat. Only residents of Old Harbor,Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Karluk, Ouzinkie and Port Lions are eligible to participate in this hunt. I bear every 4 regulatory years, by State draw permit Oct. 25 —Nov. 30 April I —May 15 Evidence of sex must remain on the hide. Must salvage hide and skull, but not meat This hunt is open to Alaska residents and nonresidents. Deer 3 deer antlered only, Aug. I— Oct.31 any deer, Nov. Han. 31 3 deer bucks only,Aug. 1— Sept.30 any deer, Oct. I —Dec. 31 Elk 1 elk per household, by Federal permit Sept. 15 — Nov. 30 1 elk by State draw or registration permit Sept. 25 — Nov. 30 Designated Hunter — If you are a Fed- erally qualified subsistence user you may designate another Federally qualified subsis- tence user to take deer on your behalf.The designated hunter must get a designated hunter permit and return a completed harvest report. Proxy Hunter — An Alaska resident may obtain authorization allowing anotherAlas- ka resident to hunt deer for them if they are blind, 70 percent physically disabled, or 65 years of age or older.A proxy hunt - ing authorization must be obtained from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. A statement signed by an Alaska-licensed medical doctor is required for physically disabled residents. RURAL REVIEW - KODIAK What is the next step in this process? The Fed- eral Subsistence Board will release a proposed rule, with any potential changes to the rural status of Alas- ka communities, in summer 2006. The Board will seek comments on this proposed rule from the public and the 10 Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. The Board will meet in Decem- ber 2006 to adopt a final rule, which would include any changes to the rural /nonrural status of Alaska communities. In addition to written public comments, there will be opportunities to comment in person on this issue at the Kodiak/Aleutians Regional Advisory Council meeting in the fall of 2006 and at the Federal Subsistence Board meeting in December 2006. What if I disagree with the findings in the staff analysis used to develop the proposed rule? When the proposed rule is released, a public com- ment deadline will be announced. In addition to the proposed rule, the staff analysis used by the Board in drafting the proposed rule will also be made available. The Board welcomes comments, particularly those that focus on the characteristics that make a com- munity rural or nonrural. Information about the local economy, employment, education, infrastructure and the use of fish and wildlife can help the Board make decisions during this process. Questions? Additional questions about the Federal Subsis- tence Management Program's rural review should be directed to Maureen Clark or Larry Buklis at the Office of Subsistence Management in Anchor- age, at (907) 786 -3888 or (800) 478 -1456 or by e -mail, subsistence @fws.gov. Kodiak Management Species Area Fishiag Federal Subsistence Regulations (from 2005/2006 regulation State Subsistence Regulations book) State Sport Regulations Salmon annual limit:25 per house- hold member listed on permit* gear: gillnet, rod and reel, seine season: year round, or as scheduled 24 hours /7 days a week annual limit:25 per house- hold member listed on permit*. gear: gillnet and seine season: year round, or as scheduled daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. possession, size limits and annual limits vary by species gear: rod and reel season: year round 24 hours /7 days a week Herring annual limit: none gear: gillnet season: year round annual limit: 500 pounds per permit holder Jan. 1 —Dec. 31 gear: gillnet season: year round annual limit: none gear: single or multiple hooks attached to a single line season:yearround King Crab Annual harvest and po- session limit: 6 crabs per household. Only male king crab with a shell width of 7 inches or greater may be taken or possessed season: June I— Jan. 31 special restrictions apply around commercial fishing season pot limit: one pot of any size Annual harvest and po- session limit: 3 crabs per household. Only male king crab with a shell width of 7 inches or greater may be taken or possessed season: June I— Jan. 31 special restrictions apply around commercial fishing season pot limit: one pot of any size Closed areas:The waters of the Pacific Ocean enclosed by the boundaries of Wom- ens Bay, Gibson Cove and an area defined by a line 1/2 mile on either side of the mouth of the Karluk River and extending seaward 3,000 feetAll waters within 1,500 feet seaward of the shoreline ofAfognak Island The sport fishery is closed for the taking of king crab RURAL REVIEW - KODIAK *An additional permit may be obtained if it can be shown that more fish are needed. 2/22/06 February 27, 2006 Federal Subsistence Board Office of Subsistence Management Attn: Helen Armstrong 3601 C Street, Suite 1030 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Dear Federal Subsistence Board: Office of the Mayor and Council 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 220, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 The Alaska National Interest Lands Conversation Act requires that rural Alaskans be given a priority for subsistence uses. From its inception, Kodiak has always considered itself a rural community with significant characteristics of a rural nature, and this has not changed. Kodiak residents were surprised that Kodiak was included on the list of ten communities proposed for further analysis and were further surprised that the Board declined to follow recommendations of the Regional Advisory Council to exclude Kodiak from further analysis. In any determination, the Board should consider and understand that the City of Kodiak is a distinct entity from the Kodiak Island Borough and that any determinations made regarding Kodiak's character must recognize this difference. Changes in population between 1990 and 2000 were the impetus for review of Kodiak's rural status. However, Kodiak experienced a population decline between 1990 and 2004, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 1990 the population of the City of Kodiak was 6,365, which dropped to 6,264 by 2004. The population for the entire Borough also dropped between 1990 and 2000, from 13,309 to 13,276. Not only has Kodiak lost population since 1990, but the rural characteristics and dependence of Kodiak on subsistence has not changed. I urge the Board to consider the following rural characteristics of Kodiak, characteristics that are a basic and integral part of Kodiak's lifestyle: The City of Kodiak is located within the Kodiak Archipelago located in the Gulf of Alaska, a large group of islands stretching 177 miles and covering almost 5,000 square miles, or an area roughly the size of Connecticut. Kodiak is not accessible by road from mainland Alaska and can be reached only by airplane or boat. The City of Kodiak does not have an extended road system. Most of the island, including six villages, cannot be reached by road, and the city of Kodiak serves as the supply and transportation hub for the six villages and other outlying areas. Kodiak is home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base in the United States, which provides integral support to the fishing industry through search and rescue missions and enforcement of international fishing laws. The base is necessary because of Kodiak's isolated nature and dependence on the fishing industry; however, the 2,650 Coast Guard personnel and dependents are a transient population and should not be considered for purposes of determining Kodiak's rural status. Telephone (907) 486 -8636 / Fax (907) 486 -8633 mayor©city.kodiak.ak.us Federal Subsistence Board February 27, 2006 Page 2 of 2 The City of Kodiak shares our region with the 1.9 million -acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, roughly encompassing the southwestern two - thirds of Kodiak Island, Uganik Island, the Red Peaks area on northwestern Afognak Island, and all of Ban Island. Kodiak is an isolated and self- dependent community. Residents do not have the option of driving to a larger urban area to purchase groceries, building supplies, basic necessities, or luxury items. Inclement weather often precludes air travel and barge service, making subsistence resources a more reliable food source. Kodiak residents rely on subsistence harvest as a significant portion of their food throughout the year. Fishing, hunting, and gathering activities conducted primarily during summer and fall provide foodstuffs that are processed and preserved for consumption throughout the rest of the year. Kodiak residents harvest all species of salmon (pink, silver, red, dog, and king), halibut, ducks, seal, sea otter and various species of shell fish, deer, mountain goats, waterfowl, and rabbits and gather berries, mushrooms, and medicinal plants. Kodiak residents employ an active sharing network, providing subsistence resources to those unable to fish, hunt, or gather themselves. Hunting and fishing is not just a recreational activity in Kodiak- it is a way of life. The first peoples of Kodiak Island depended on what they could gather from the land and sea. Over time with European and American contact, outside communities grew up around traditional settlements, bringing western practices, cultures, and ways of thinking. Today, there are ten federally- recognized tribes on Kodiak Island, the largest of which is the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak, whose traditional use area encompasses the Kodiak road system. The Sun'aq people continue to place a very high priority on subsistence gathering as both a primary source of food and as an irreplaceable cultural practice. The Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak and the Woody Island Tribal Council have more information on the importance of various species and harvesting practices to the Native people currently living on the Kodiak road system. The City of Kodiak recognizes Kodiak's rural status and subsistence way of life and supports retaining this rural status for the residents of Kodiak. The City of Kodiak requests that the Federal Subsistence Board acknowledge that Kodiak remain a rural community to ensure that Kodiak residents continue to be given a priority for subsistence use of fish and wildlife on Federal public lands. Thank you for your consideration of our comments Sincerely, CITY OF KODIAK Carolyn L. . 4.4 loyd, Mayor C: City Council Members Kodiak Island Borough Mayor and Assembly Telephone (907) 486 -8636 / Fax (907) 486 -8633 mayor@city.kodiak.ak.us Ceremonial Bent Wood Hat March 10, 2006 PLEASE INCLUDE THIS LETTER AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD Mitch Demientieff Chair, Federal Subsistence Board 3601 C Street, Suite 1030 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 RE: Review of Kodiak's Rural Status for Federal Subsistence Purposes Dear Chair Demientieff: The most important thing we at the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak can impart to the Federal Subsistence Board is our identity, who we are, who our ancestors are, how long they have lived in this area, and how they made a living from the land, sea, and resources of which we use today. Our way of life and reliance on wild food resources has not changed. We view the world as a network of connections and do not separate out one strand from another. It is the Westem world that draws arbitrary distinctions and places priority on resources and categories that have little do with our day to day life in Kodiak. Introduction Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak Proudly representing the Sun'aq People of Kodiak Island, Alaska Kodiak and its neighboring villages have always been interconnected at all levels of the community. We share a common culture, language, way of life, and strong family ties. To attempt to break those connections, and draw a distinction between the villages and Kodiak, should be done only upon grave consideration, and with good reason. A slight increase in Kodiak's population between 1990 and 2000 is not a good reason, especially when the current population is actually less than it was in 1990. Kodiak Natives have always harvested food based on where the food can be found, not whether a resource is located on the "road system" or not. There continues to be a fluid exchange of people and resources between the Kodiak settlement and nearby villages because Native people have always traveled between the various Kodiak Island settlements, and historically harvested from all areas of the island. Attempts to draw distinctions between these Native settlements ignores the interconnectedness of all the Native people on Kodiak, and has the potential to create substantial division within the Native community. Protecting our subsistence resources is of utmost importance to the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak. The tribe is currently working in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Subsistence Division, and the Migratory Bird Co- Management Counsel, to collect harvest data on the wild food resources we customarily and traditionally utilized. Currently there is no indication that our fisheries, land mammals or marine mammals are threatened through continued harvest by Kodiak residents. 312 W. Marine Way, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Tel: (907) 486 -4449 * Fax: (907) 486 -3361 * E- mail:bpalasky®alaska.con Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page 2 of 7 While subsistence harvest is of vital importance to Alaska Native people in Kodiak we are not the only users of these resources. Over the years many people came into our community and made Kodiak their home, adopting and adapting to our traditional ways. Adoption of our ways by non - Natives is not an accident as our people have been living with the resources of this island for thousands of years and have a long history of respect and experience for our resources. Our ancestors maintained an ecological balance, ensuring local resources would be available for their children, grandchildren, and ensuing generations. Respect for our resources and surroundings has always been necessary because day to day survival depends on one's awareness of and knowledge about the environment and resources available for food, shelter and clothing. Therefore, our Native cultures and technologies developed in response to local environmental conditions. Sun' aq culture, like all cultures, continually evolves and changes as survival needs of the people change. Over the past 250 years Sun'aq culture experienced many impacts from outside economic and cultural forces, including Russian and American colonization, sudden changes in technology, introduction to global markets and pressure to adopt western language and ways of thinking. All of these factors combined to produce vast changes in the Sun' aq way of life. Sun' aq traditional harvesting practices also evolved over time as a result of Western influence and other factors, but Sun'aq families continue to rely upon the same species that their ancestors relied upon, including: halibut, salmon, migratory birds and eggs, sea otters, harbor seals, octopus, shellfish, and bears. In addition to wildlife and marine resources indigenous to the Kodiak archipelago our people came to use and rely upon a number of species introduced to Kodiak after American contact, including the Sitka black - tailed deer, brought to Kodiak Island in 1924. The Board must acknowledge that dative culture is not stagnant, or frozen at any particular point in time. A culture can only survive by adapting, and can survive in extreme conditions only by making use of the best tools and methods available to them. As more resources became available, like Sitka Black Tail deer, and better technologies appeared, like firearms, motorized boats and downriggers, it was natural that Native people on Kodiak accepted these changes and utilized them to survive and excel in the Kodiak environment. Kodiak residents continue to rely on subsistence harvest today, stemming from Kodiak's isolation. Kodiak is located within the Kodiak Archipelago located in the Gulf of Alaska, a large group of islands stretching 177 miles and covering almost 5,000 square miles, or an area roughly the size of Connecticut. Kodiak is not accessible by road from mainland Alaska, and can be reached only by airplane or boat. Kodiak does not have an extended road system, running 57 miles from one end of the highway to the other. Most of the island, including the six villages, cannot be reached by road and the City of Kodiak serves as the supply and transportation hub for the villages and other outlying areas. Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page3of7 Transportation to and from Kodiak is limited to airplane and boat. Freight, including all groceries, is flown in through cargo plane or shipped via boats and barges. There are currently two commercial airlines with regular scheduled service between Anchorage and Kodiak, and Kodiak is a scheduled stop on the Alaska Marine Highway system. Alaska Airlines now limits its runs to one flight per day and the Board should note that ERA Aviation recently filed bankruptcy which could potentially lead to a disruption in flight service. In addition, the Municipal Airport discontinued commercial flights in January, 2006. Personal Account of Native Subsistence Hunter The following account illustrates some of the frustration and uncertainty of our people concerning regulation and monitoring of subsistence resources. *Names have been changed. John Rogers* lives the life our elders talk about. Every year Rogers harvests hundreds of pounds of salmon and deer to distribute throughout his community, to elders, disabled and disadvantaged individuals who are unable to engage in subsistence harvest activities. Talking to Rogers, a thirty year old Alaska Native man, is like stepping out of mainstream Kodiak life and into the time and place of our ancestors. Rogers lives his life around the harvest seasons, carrying on a lifestyle taught to him by his parents and augmented by his own trial and error experiences. Rogers carries an ingrained respect for his elders; he was taught to respect his elders and provide for them if they are unable to do so on their own. From these lessons he learned as a child Rogers developed a distribution network of over a dozen families to which he provides salmon, halibut and deer throughout the year. Rogers expresses puzzlement as to why he needs a piece of paper allowing him to harvest the foods his ancestors have been eating for hundreds of years. He expresses frustration at the invasive nature of the subsistence regulation and data collection system, and distrust over what the government does with the information it collects. For example, the last time Rogers requested an additional subsistence salmon permit he was questioned extensively about why he needed additional fish. Feeling that these questions were invasive, and uncomfortable with the thought that heneeds to ask permission to feed his family, Rogers simply harvests and distributes the food his family, and those he helps support, need to eat throughout the year rather than requesting additional or proxy permits to "legitimize" his subsistence gathering. Rogers, along with the majority of the Alaska Natives living on Kodiak Island, grew up harvesting wild foods on what is now called the Kodiak Road System He, like many other Alaska Natives in the Kodiak area, do not understand the arbitrary lines drawn by the federal and state governments between the villages and the Kodiak Road System, which was home to the Sun'aq Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page 4 of 7 people for thousands of years before Russian and then American settlements grew up around the village. The Kodiak Road System is currently home to the largest group of Native people in the Gulf of Alaska who rely upon harvest of wild foods to feed their families throughout the year. Continuing Cultural Activities and Practices Kodiak represents the largest Native settlement in the Western Gulf of Alaska, organized today as ten federally recognized tribes, three of which are headquartered in Kodiak City: Sun'aq Tribe ofKodialc, Woody Island Tribal Council and Native Village of Afognak. The Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak is the only tribe whose traditional homelands span the Kodiak Road System, and is the largest individual tribe on Kodiak Island with close to 1,400 tribal members. Woody Island Tribal Council and Native Village of Afognak maintain their offices in Kodiak, close to their traditional homelands of Woody Island and Afognak Island, respectively. All of the local tribes actively ensure that our traditional ways, cultural values and subsistence lifestyle are passed down to our youth. Native Village of Afognak operates a culture camp at a remote location on Afognak Island every summer, incorporating our traditional lifestyle into educational programs geared toward our younger generations. Woody Island Tribal Council and Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak are partnering on educational initiatives to collect traditional knowledge from our elders, and ensure that our traditional and customary ways are passed down to our youth when our elders are not available to teach their children and grandchildren. Community gatherings remain a customary way of ensuring resources reach every member of the community and that no one goes without. Today's gatherings reinforce our traditional way oflife and provide a forum to teach younger generations our values and traditional practices. The Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak holds regular community gatherings to bring the Native community together, usually centered around the sharing of food and culture. The most recent event was the Russian New Year's Masquerade, held on January 15 of this year, which is an important religious observance for many Native people in Kodiak who are members of the Russian Orthodox Church. While the event was open to the entire Kodiak community, reflecting our traditional value of sharing and community connectedness, over 95% of those in attendance were Alaska Native. We are currently working on our traditional spring ceremony, Taquka'aq, or Awakening Bear, which is a collaborative effort by the entire Native community throughout the island. Awakening Bear reinforces community ties between all of the tribes on Kodiak, and provides an opportunity our elders, youth and tribal members from across the island to gather together and share with each other. Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page 5 of 7 Koniag, Inc., the regional for -profit ANCSA corporation, and Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA), the local non -profit health corporation, regularly hold community gatherings bringing together Native people from the village and Kodiak. The governing board structure of KANA reflects the interconnectedness of all of the Kodiak tribes, with each tribe holding a seat on the KANA Board of Directors. The Alutiiq Museum works closely with tribes and Native corporations, and currently runs an Alutiiq language program which pairs fluent elder speakers with younger apprentices who will then teach our language to younger generations. This type of initiative only works because it had the support of the island -wide Native community, and it further illustrates the significant connections between all of the Kodiak tribes and settlements. Concerns with Harvest Data relied upon by Federal Subsistence Board The subsistence harvest data relied upon the Office of Subsistence Management and the Federal Subsistence Board is outdated and undercounts the actual harvest taken by Kodiak residents. According to Technical Paper 284 prepared by Robert J. Wolfe for the Subsistence Division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Kodiak residents harvest 169 pounds of wild food per year. This figure is well above the less than 50 pounds harvested in urban areas throughout Alaska, but significantly undercounts the amount of subsistence harvest taken in Kodiak. Subsistence data for salmon is taken from subsistence salmon permits/harvest reports issued by the State of Alaska. On its face the permit limits harvest to 25 fish per person per household for the entire harvest year, which is not enough to support a family throughout the year. Many harvesters do not request additional permits because of invasive questions at Fish and Game, and the fear their request will result in scrutiny of their subsistence harvest activities. Accurate records of subsistence salmon harvest are thus precluded because people do not report their actual take, do not request additional permits even though they took more than 25 fish and some do not bother to get a subsistence permit at all. Additionally, the current subsistence salmon permit does not track the distribution system of fish resources throughout the Kodiak community, especially within the Native community. Traditionally able - bodied hunters in the community would provide food to community members unable to harvest for themselves. This practice still continues in Kodiak, with younger hunters harvesting deer, fish and marine mammals for elders, disadvantages or injured friends and relatives. While additional permits and proxies are available many Native harvesters do not trust the permit and data gathering systems. Instead resources taken to legitimately provide for elders and disabled people are not recorded at all. Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page 6 of 7 Another shortfall of harvest data results from failure of commercial fisherman to record fish taken for personal use on a commercial fishing vessel, and failure to acknowledge that salmon harvested with a rod and reel are also used for subsistence purposes. In these instances it is important to consider that residents of Kodiak rely on locally harvested fish and game as a staple part of their diet, regardless of how the resource was acquired. Differences in harvesting techniques do not change the traditional distribution network, reliance on the resource, or importance of wild foods to the residents of Kodiak Island. Concerns with Population Data relied upon by Federal Subsistence Board The population of Kodiak City, as well as the Kodiak Island Borough, declined between 1990 and 2004. According to U.S. Census data the Kodiak Borough population in 1990 was 13,309, compared with only 13,276 in 2004. While the regulations reference the 2000 U.S. Census they do not preclude considering the most current population information available. Since changes in population is referenced as a key characteristic used to decide whether Kodiak should undergo further review regarding its rural status, the Board must consider the fact that Kodiak's population is lower today than it was in 1990. The Board should also consider that Kodiak's population is impacted by the U.S. Coast Guard base located just outside of city limits, with over 2,650 personnel and dependants. Kodiak's base is the largest Coast Guard installation in the country, which makes sense considering Kodiak's reliance on the fishing industry, our proximity to international waters and the need for fast responses to vessel emergencies occurring in our inclement weather. What does not make sense is including the Cost Guard population for purposes of Federal Subsistence Board reviews of Kodiak's rural status. Individuals residing on the Coast Guard base are not eligible to subsistence harvest salmon or king crab, and their numbers should not be included in determining per capita harvest. Coast Guard families stationed in Kodiak are also a transient population with no intent to make Kodiak their home, and they have access to cheaper groceries, fuel and recreation on the base that Kodiak residents cannot utilize. Concerns with Potential Impacts of Re- designation Information sheets put forth by the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) downplay or ignore significant potential impacts on Kodiak's ability to gather wild foods. The data sheet distributed in late February, 2006, does acknowledge that the Halibut Conunission will closely consider Kodiak's rural status if the Federal Subsistence Board designates Kodiak as non - rural, but fails to acknowledge that the State of Alaska could do the same thing and make Kodiak a non - subsistence area- eliminating our access to subsistence resources. Letter to Federal Subsistence Board March 10, 2006 Page 7 of 7 The data sheets prepared by OSM list differences between state subsistence regulations and federal subsistence regulations, and taken at face value the chart indicates few differences and therefore little impact if Kodiak is re- designated to non - rural. However, Kodiak residents, and the Board, should consider that there are very few areas in the state designated as non -rural for federal subsistence purposes that remain subsistence areas under state regulation. Kodiak residents are very concerned about losing our ability to access our traditional foods. Concern that no Fact - Finding Done in Kodiak & Request for Fact Finding The Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak would like to extend its thanks to Tom Boyd, Helen Armstrong and Tonya Lee, who coordinated a question and answer session in Kodiak on February 28, 2006. We want to make clear, however, that the sessions were not for the purpose of fact finding, or collecting public comment. In fact, both Mr. Boyd and Ms. Armstrong stated several times that the sessions were only a forum for OSM staff to answer questions from Kodiak residents, and that they were not recording any of the comments made during the meetings. We think public input is very important to the process of preparing an accurate report, especially since the only time Ms. Armstrong spent in Kodiak was the two and half days surrounding her trip here in February, 2006. Therefore, we request that the Board send someone to Kodiak for the purpose of collecting information from the public, as was apparently done in Ketchikan. We realize this will not be public testimony, per se, and are of the opinion that a more accurate report will result through incorporating public comments into the investigatory and report writing stages. The Sun' aq Tribe of Kodiak recognizes the rural nature of our community, and the importance of subsistence harvest not only to our tribal members but to the entire Kodiak community. Since the Board must consider certain factors, including the amount of wild food harvested and changes in population, the tribe requests the Board (1) Conduct an in -depth and up -to- date survey of subsistence harvest on the Kodiak road system before making any further determinations that could impact our access to wild food resources; (2) Conduct a fact - finding trip to Kodiak that includes taking public comments; (3) Hold public hearings in Kodiak, with the full Federal Subsistence Board. after issuing the proposed rule. Sincerely, SUN'AQ TRIBE OF KODIAK Chris Helms, Chairman Sun'aq Tribal Council Cc: Federal Subsistence Board & Helen Armstrong Sections: PUBLIC FINANCE -- MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING 3.04.010 General treasury management. 3.04.015 Authority. 3.04.020 Permissible investments. 3.04.021 Terms defined. 3.04.022 Collateral requirements. 3.04.023 Collateral safekeeping. 3.04.026 Diversification of investments. 3.04.027 Investment records. 3.04.030 Deposit of school money. 3.04.040 Basis of accounting. 3.04.050 Funds. 3.04.051 Facilities fund. 3.04.052 Education fund. 3.04.053 Fern Fuller fund. 3.04.055 Land sale fund. 3.04.056 Penalties. 3.04.057 General fixed assets. 3.04.060 Distribution of funds. 3.04.065 Review of service fees. 3.04.070 Post audit. Chapter 3.04 3 -7 3.04.010 -- 3.04.015 3.04.010 General treasury management. The treasurer shall be responsible for treasury management, including investment and reinvestment of all revenues of the municipality from whatever source, to include the school system. (Ord. 71 -5 -0 (part), 1971; prior code Ch. 7 subch. 1 §1). 3.04.015 Authority. The treasurer, or designee, is authorized and responsible for the signing of all checks upon the borough checking accounts; and to sign, enforce, accept, make, execute, and deliver checks, notes, bonds, drafts, acceptances and /or bills of exchange for deposit, discount, rediscount, or any other lawful purpose; and to do all lawful acts requisite for affecting these premises. All checks on the bank accounts of the borough are to be countersigned by the manager. If the manager is not readily available, the administrative official or mayor may countersign. The treasurer may use facsimile signatures if he deems it appropriate for checks in the amount of five thousand (5,000) dollars or less. All checks drawn on the borough accounts for an amount over five thousand (5,000) dollars will be manually signed by the treasurer, or designee, and countersigned as indicated in this section. (Ord. 98 -03 §2 (part), 1998; Ord. 84 -02- 0, 1984; Ord. 81 -51 -0, 1981). (MB 12/05) Supp. #44 3.04.020 Permissible investments. The treasurer shall invest money only in the following types of security instruments: A. Bonds, notes, or other obligations, direct or otherwise, of the United States; B. Bonds and other evidence of indebtedness of the state of Alaska, or any municipality, or political subdivision of the state of Alaska; C. Savings accounts, certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances, repurchase agreements, and such other legal security instruments; or D. The Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool, Inc. made in accordance with the terms of that Pool's "Common Investment Agreement ". (Ord. 92 -29 §3, 1993; Ord. 90 -35 §2, 1990; Ord. 84 -30 -0 §1, 1984; Ord. 82- 15 -O(A) (part), 1982; Ord. 71 -5 -0 (part), 1971; prior code Ch. 7 subch. 1 §2). 3.04.021 Terms defined. In so far as specific wording is used in this code, the following definitions shall apply: A. "Banker's acceptance" means an instrument utilized in the fmancing of foreign trade, making possible the payment of cash to an exporter covering all or a part of the amount of a shipment made by him. B. "Bond" means a certificate of indebtedness, in writing, and often under seal. C. "Bill of exchange" means an unconditional order in writing addressed by one (1) person to another, signed by the person giving it, requiring the person to whom it is addressed to pay on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time a sum certain in money to order or to bearer (Uniform Negotiable Instruments Law); it is synonymous with a draft or acceptance when referring to a domestic transaction. D. "Collateralize" means to secure a debt in part or in full by a pledge. A note is said to be collateralized if the debtor has deposited property with his creditor as part of full security for the payment of principal or interest. E. Repurchase agreement. A "repurchase agreement" commonly referred to as a "repo" is a short -term sale of securities by a dealer in government securities whereby the dealer agrees to repurchase the securities from the investor at a fixed or open maturity date. The underlying instrument is a U.S. government security; therefore, there is little risk of default. The holding period is tailored to the needs of the investor and can be established for very short periods, even a few days. Interest rates on repurchase agreements are tied to the rate on treasury bills, federal funds, and loans to government security dealers by commercial banks. (Ord. 82- 15 -O(A) (part), 1982). 3.04.022 Collateral requirements. All investments of public funds will be collateralized and /or insured. Collateral will be required to the extent that the investment amount exceeds the limits of FDIC or other applicable insurance. The following collateral shall apply: A. State and municipal Required for bonds and notes: 100% of Deposit 1. Alaskan issues 100% of market 3 -8 3.04.020 -- 3.04.022 (MB 12/05) Supp. #44 2. Federally guaranteed project notes - Alaska issues 3. Other states (Baa rating or better) B. U.S. Government obligations: 100% of market 120% of market 3.04.022 -- 3.04.040 1. Direct obligations 100% of market 2. Federal agency issues 100% of market 3. Federally guarantee project notes -other 100% of market (Ord. 82- 15 -0(A) (part), 1982). 3.04.023 Collateral safekeeping. All items of collateral will be deposited for safekeeping with a third party. This party will be another bank. (Ord. 82- 15 -0(A) (part), 1982). 3.04.026 Diversification of investments. The treasurer will diversify investments of public funds of the borough within the following guidelines to minimize the risk of exposure: A. One (1) institution. No more than one -third (1/3) of the funds available for investment will be placed with a single bank or investment institution at the time funds are being invested. B. Percent of investments. The borough will make no investments at any point in time to hold an amount greater than five (5) percent of the total investments at any one (1) bank or financial institution. C. Investment mix. Although a quantitative figure is not provided, the treasurer should attempt to have a good mix of various types of permissible investments in the borough portfolio consistent with the market and period. D. Savings and loans No investments in savings and loan banks that would exceed the limits of insurance provided by FSLIC. E. Mortgage securities. Only federal government mortgage securities shall be accepted as mortgage collateral for investments. (Ord. 84 -50 -0 (part), 1984). 3.04.027 Investment records. Investment records will be maintained as provided for by the standards of generally accepted accounting practice. In addition, the treasurer shall obtain and keep a record of all bids for each investment made. (Ord. 84 -50 -0 (part), 1984). 3.04.030 Deposit of school money.A11 school money shall be deposited in a centralized treasury with all other borough money. (Ord. 71 -5 -0 (part), 1971; prior code Ch. 7 subch. 1 §3). 3.04.040 Basis of accounting. Accounting of the budget will be prepared on a modified accrual basis, which is described as: revenues being recognized when cash is received, including the school district, state and federal grants, which shall be recognized whether received or not, and expenditures being recognized as soon as they result in liabilities for benefits received. (Ord. 81- 20-0 (part), 1981; Ord. 71 -5 -0 (part), 1971; prior code Ch. 7 subch. 1 §4). 3 -9 (MB 12/05) Supp. #44 3.04.050 -- 3.04.052 3.04.050 Funds. Funds as required will be established, which should include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Kodiak Island Borough general fund; B. Kodiak Island Borough payroll fund; C. Tobacco tax fund; D. Debt service funds; E. Capital projects funds; F. Fire service district fund; G. Sewer and water utility fund; H. Other enterprise funds as needed; and I. Land sale fund. (Ord. 83 -24 -0 (part), 1983; Ord. 71 -5 -0 (part), 1971; prior code Ch. 7 subch. 1 §5). Section 3.04.051 Facilities fund. A. The facilities fund is established as a separate investment fund which is distinct from the general land sale fund and all other funds. The fund consists of all proceeds received from the sale of Shuyak Island property to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. All income from the fund shall be deposited to the fund. The assembly may, by ordinance, make additional appropriations to the fund at any time. Any additional funds added to the fund, aside of Shuyak Island proceeds, shall become part of the fund as a whole and subject to the regulations of the facilities fund. B. The fund may be invested only as provided in section 3.04.020 of this chapter. The fund may not be appropriated or spent, except as provided in this section. The earnings or principle shall at no time run or supplement the running of government except as specified in this section. C. The assembly may, by ordinance, make a one (1) time appropriation of six million (6,000,000) dollars for the financing or construction of the Near Island Research Facility (Kodiak Fisheries Research Center) as an addition to the Fishery Industrial Technology Center complex on Near Island. D. The excess income of the fund is defined as eighty -five (85) percent of the annual investment income from the fund. The excess income of the fund is available for appropriation by the assembly in the fiscal year following the year in which the income is earned. The excess income of the fund may be appropriated only for the following purposes: 1. maintenance and repair of existing borough facilities, 2. insurance paid by the borough for borough buildings, 3. upgrade and reconstruction of existing facilities, or 4. debt service on general obligation bonds issued for facilities construction - -up to fifty (50) percent of excess may be used for this purpose. E. A portion of the fund may be appropriated for another purpose only upon approval of an ordinance ratified by a two - thirds (2/3) majority of the qualified voters at a regular or special election. (Ord. 96 -13 §2, 1996; Ord. 94 -17 -0 §2, 1994). 3.04.052 Education fund. A. The education fund is established as a separate investment fund which is distinct from all other funds. The fund consists of the net proceeds received from the Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation punitive damages after payment of all expenses of litigation and oil spill clean -up. All 3 -10 (MB 12/05) Supp. #44 Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486 -9363 Fax (907) 486 -9396 www.kib.co.kodiak.ak.us MEMORANDUM TO: Rick Gifford, Borough Manager /. FROM: Mary Myers Ogle, Community Development Director DATE: March 30, 2006 RE: Inventory of KIB Property for Disposal INTRODUCTION This report is intended to identify Borough properties and recommend to the Assembly 10113 lands that appear to be suitable and development -ready for formal disposal. It is not an exhaustive inventory of all Borough lands, focusing instead on property already declared surplus, previously examined in that context and discussed as possible candidates for land sale. The Borough Comprehensive Plan that is currently under development may identify additional land to be developed. Tax foreclosure properties are not addressed. Borough land generally undergoes a three -step process of public hearings leading to a land sale. First is a determination by the Planning and Zoning Commission that the property is surplus to a public need. Following this determination, steps two and three entail a replat and rezone, if appropriate and necessary. MB LANDS RECOMMENDED FOR FURTHER ACTION PRIOR TO DISPOSAL Lots 1 and 2 and Tract A, Raven Hills Subd. (Formerly Lot 7A, Block 4, Monashka Bay Subdivision.) This 10 -acre tract has been reviewed and approved by the Commission and lc. Assembly at all three stages. Tract A is approximately 6 acres, while Lots 1 and 2 average approximately 2 acres each. Driveway permits have been obtained from ADOT for the C t adjacent State rights of way. Staff recommends that the land sale proceed after driveway installation by the Borough, although this is not a requirement. Zoned RRI -Rural i Residential One Tract A -1, Kadiak Alaska Subdivision, 1 Add. Approximately 31/2 wooded acres located at the intersection of Rezanof Dr. and Sharatin Rd projected as mix of R1 or R2 residential lots and a greenbelt/park. Staff recommends that the land sale proceed after a rezone of portions of the site by the Borough, although this is not a requirement. Zoned PL- Public Use Land USS 2730. The Borough owns a number of existing 5 -acre lots in U.S. Survey 2730, generally across the Kupreanof Strait from Onion Bay at the westemly end of Dry Spruce Bay. USS 2730 would require designation of access easements since most of the lots are inland. Staff recommends that the land sale proceed after the creation of access easements by the Borough, although this is not a requirement. Zoned C- Conservation. The following parcel has been previously identified for land disposal. However, staff recommends delaying any land sales until the completion of the MB Comprehensive Plan. Action prior to the plan's adoption could result in direct contrast to recommendations for said areas still be formulated and finalized and create missed opportunities. Lot 1A -3, U.S. Survey 3465 (at the terminus of Scout Circle) Generally wedged between Island and Dark Lakes on the west, Borough ball fields at the old Smokey's site on the south, and Shahafka Acres Subdivision on the east, this property, totaling approximately 6.4 acres, was determined along with neighboring public land in 1968 to be surplus to public need. It was proposed for development in a "Development Plan" approved by the Commission and Assembly in 1982, but not further implemented. Portions have variously been discussed to be retained for youth activities, for greenbelt, and for access easements. Zoned PL- Public Use Land The following two parcels have been previously identified for land disposal. However, staff recommends delaying any land sales until the completion of the Women's Bay Plan. Action prior to the plan's adoption could result in direct contrast to recommendations for said areas still be formulated and finalized and create missed opportunities. Tract H and a portion of Tract G, Bells Flats Subdivision. Located on Alitak Drive. A conceptual preliminary plat identified a five acre parcel (proposed Tract H -1) as suitable for rezone, possible subdivision into 3 -4 lots, and disposal. This would leave in excess of three acres, consisting of the pond area and drainage, protected in Borough ownership. With dedication of additional right of way at the extreme curve on the west side of Tract H in conjunction with a replat, alignment of Kalsin Drive there can be corrected and made more safe. Zoned PL- Public Use Land Lot 19, Russian Creek Subdivision. Located at the east end of Noch Drive. Preliminary conceptual development plans explored combining Lot 19 with adjacent unsubdivided Borough land to create rural residential lots. A substantial year round creek splits Lot 19. Zoned RR1 -Rural Residential One and C- Conservation SURPLUS DETERMINATION NOT COMPLETED The following properties have previously been discussed in the context of disposal, but they have not formally been determined to be surplus to a public need by resolution. The following two parcels have been discussed but not formally considered for land disposal. As stated in the prior section, staff recommends delaying any land sales until the completion of the Women's Bay Plan. Action prior to the plan's adoption could result in direct contrast to recommendations for said areas still be formulated and finalized and create missed opportunities. Bells Flats along the perimeter of the Natural Use Area. One is along Womens Bay Drive opposite the gravel sites and is best postponed until gravel leases expire to avoid potential use conflicts The other is public land adjacent to upper Sargent Creek Road, which is maintained within the Womens Bay Road Service District. Low density rural residential (RR2 zoning - -2 acre minimum) could be designated here in a way that would compromise neither the integrity of the 5,000 acre Natural Use Area nor its intent to protect the Jack/Lee Lakes system and its aquifer. As part of the project, a 100 -150 foot wide greenbelt buffer could be created along Sargent Creek to further protect the watershed. Both zoned NU- Natural Use Land. Lot 3A, Russian Creek Subdivision. (12181 Gara Dr.) 1.4 acres. Located between Gara Dr. and South Russian Creek Rd. in Bells Flats, it was deeded back to the Borough for non- payment of land acquisition fees. This is contaminated property with the cost of clean up and environmental restoration estimated at $12,600 in 2000. Lands that would require road improvements. There are two sites which would require further investigation as to the feasibility of extending and/or improving existing roads. Monashka Bay at the upper end of Lakeview Drive, which, if extended 700 -800 feet along a natural bench, might allow for 6 -8 more rural residential lots, 3 -4 on each side, similar in size and design to neighboring lots along existing Lakeview Drive. The south side of Panamaroff Creek Drive near its intersection with West Rezanof Drive in Bells Flats. All three are presently zoned C- Conservation and presumably would be rezoned to RR1 consistent with adjacent lots. Realignment of Ocean Drive, opposite Mill Bay, to increase safety by improving its angle of intersection with Rezanof Drive would create a potentially surplus lot from the southerly portion of Lot 7A, Block 7, Miller Point Subdivision adjacent to the 5 -plex on Lot 1B. Zoned PL- Public Use Land Monashka Bay Area. Lots 5 -6, Block 5, at the intersection of Monashka Bay Rd. and Otemloi Way, is larger and continues to experience trashing and vandalism. There is no record that the park task force pledged by neighbors during discussions several years ago has ever formed, or that the park has been actively patrolled. A conceptual subdivision design for Lots 5 -6 indicated that the southerly portion of Lot 5 could be designed as a separate rural residential lot fronting on Monashka Bay Road, leaving the area encompassing the pond, trails, and play ground equipment intact as a park. Discussion at the time focused on dedicating proceeds from the sale of the residential lot to maintenance and upkeep of the remainder park, which exceeds three acres, and of other Borough parks. Both zoned PL- Public Use Land. Land adjacent to the North Star School site. Lot 3, Bk. 10, Miller Point l Addition. For topographical reasons, this land is not well suited to school expansion. Development for disposal would likely require road construction, and previous discussions considered also requests from property owners in the neighborhood for road access to their land- locked residential lots on Island Lake west of the school. Zoned RR1 -Rural Residential One and P1- Public Use Land MEMORANDUM TO: All Regular Borough Employees FROM: Rick Gifford, Borough Manager DATE: April 3, 2006 RE: Position Vacancy/In House Advertisement BOROUGH CLERK The Kodiak Island Borough is accepting applications for the position of Borough Clerk. This is a regular, full -time position with a salary range of $58,570 - $78,771 annually, DOE. The Borough Clerk is appointed by the Borough Assembly and serves as administrator of the legislative body of the Kodiak Island Borough and as chief administrator of borough elections with full responsibility. Other responsibilities include: executing meetings, elections, records, and policies of the assembly and borough with professional competency; maintaining liaisons with legislators, government offices, organizations and the public; managing the clerk's office which includes directing and supervising office staff; and administering the Passport Acceptance Agency as agent to the U. S. Passport Services. Minimum qualifications include: A bachelor's degree plus four (4) years experience in progressively responsible office management and legal clerical work with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory capacity. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one year of college, but a high school degree is required. Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks is desirable. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are desired: working knowledge of municipal, state, and federal laws to ensure activities of the office and elections are in compliance; working knowledge of the organization and functions of the borough government, records management, parliamentary procedures, and modern secretarial and general office principles, practices, and techniques including word processing; the ability to exercise leadership and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assembly members, the Borough Mayor, the manager's office, the public, and the press; the ability to work irregular hours, including attendance at evening and weekend meetings and ability to travel for professional development; the ability to clearly and concisely prepare and deliver formal oral and written presentations; and the ability to set priorities and deadlines. Must be a registered voter in the Kodiak Island Borough Complete job description is attached. Any regular Borough employee interested in this position should submit an application to the Manager's Office by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2006. Job Title: Department: Supervisor: Job Status: Borough Clerk Clerk's Office Borough Assembly Exempt Job Summary: Appointed by the assembly. Serves as administrator of the legislative body of the Kodiak Island Borough Serves as chief administrator of borough elections with full responsibility. With professional competency executes meetings, elections, records, and policies of the assembly and borough. Maintains liaisons with legislators, government offices, organizations and the public. Manages the clerk's office which includes directing and supervising office staff. Administers the Passport Acceptance Agency as agent to the U. S. Passport Services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: No. Description of Essential Functions JOB DESCRIPTION 1. Prepares agendas, agenda items, journals of proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, appeals, correspondence, petitions, referendums, initiatives, and reports in draft and final form. Codifies ordinances and updates the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. 2. Attends meetings of the assembly, board of equalization, and boards and committees as required. Notices time and place of meetings in compliance with municipal law and the Open Meetings Act, records the journal of proceedings, is parliamentary advisor. 3. Chief administrator for municipal elections and director of general elections in the borough which includes acting as absentee voting official. Advisor to city clerks on city elections. Obtains and disseminates ballots and election materials and supplies. Recruits and trains election workers. Prepares and certifies the legality and sufficiency of ballot measures, declarations of candidacy, petitions, referendums, and initiatives. Prepares election results for certification. Ensures conflict of interest statements are on file in the office for the state. Serves as a voter registrar for the Division of Elections, State of Alaska. Assures all election activities are in compliance with the laws of the borough, state and federal govenunents. 4. Prepares and administers budgets for legislative, legal and clerk's office. Supervises staff, including personnel activities for department, and planning professional development and involvement in Alaska Municipal League, Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. 5. Serves as Notary Public and attests and notarizes documents and affidavits. Verifies signatures on petitions, referendums, initiatives, and voter registration forms. Custodian of the official municipal seal. Authenticates and certifies records. Administers oaths and affirmations. Controls use of the assembly chambers. 6. Responsible for complete and accurate municipal records. Maintains journals and indexed files of all permanent records. Maintains and makes available for public inspection all records, files, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and any other information according to local, state, and federal law. Borough Clerk - Page 1 of 3 December 7, 1998 7. Orients assembly boards, commissions, and committees in the keeping of journals of proceedings, parliamentary procedures, and open meetings law by preparing handouts and appearing before the assembly, boards, commissions, and committees. Maintains records of appointments and terms of assembly, boards, commissions, and committees. 8. Investigates to determine if the borough has an interest to be protected in determining the fitness of liquor license transfers, renewals, or issuances. Determines if the borough has an interest in the issuance of gaming permits. As a result of the investigation, follows the municipal law in determining the procedure. 9. Serves as authorized passport agent, following the procedures established by the U. S. Passport Services such as reviewing applications, screening citizenship evidence and photographs, collecting required fees and administering an oath or affirmation. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other job related duties as specified in borough law, Alaska Statutes, or as prescribed by the assembly. Supervisory Organization: Assembly Borough Clerk i Deputy Clerk Assistant Clerk MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Borough Clerk Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree plus four (4) years experience in progressively responsible office management and legal clerical work with at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory capacity. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one year of college, but a high school degree is required. Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks is desirable. Knowledge and Skills: Working knowledge of municipal, state, and federal laws to ensure activities of the office and elections are in compliance. Working knowledge of the organization and functions of the borough government, records management, and modern secretarial and general office principles, practices, and techniques including word processing. Ability to exercise leadership and to establish and maintain effective working relationships to include maintaining and strengthening a positive relationship with assembly members, the mayor's office, the public, and the press. Ability to foster and develop a strong volunteer program. Ability to clearly and concisely prepare and deliver formal oral and written presentations. Ability to set priorities and deadlines. Borough Clerk Page 2 of 3 December 7, 1998 Ability to work irregular hours, including attendance at evening and weekend meetings and ability to travel for professional development. Must be a registered voter in the Kodiak Island Borough. Borough Clerk Page 3 of 3 December 7, 1998 "DRAFT" CITY OF KODIAK RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK BOROUGH ASSEMBLY RECOGNIZING KODIAK AND ADJACENT ROAD SYSTEM AS A RURAL COMMUNITY FOR SUBSISTENCE PURPOSES WHEREAS, The majority of the Island is dominated by the Kodiak Island Refuge. Our community is surrounded by nearly 5,000 sq. miles of large open spaces of undeveloped land that will probably never have significant development. WHEREAS, The Kodiak & Associated Road System has been recognized as a rural community where its residents depend heavily on subsistence uses of fish and wildlife for nutritional and other uses. WHEREAS subsistence harvest and sharing of resources has been a vital way of life in our extended community for at least 8,000 years WHEREAS, We are a remote island hub community for outlying villages, whose elders often spend their winters and latter years living in "town, returning to the village during the summer. WHEREAS, Our Island community is inaccessible from the main land except by a boat or airplane. WHEREAS, We have a very limited road system. Residents do not have the option of driving to a larger urban area to purchase groceries, building supplies, basic necessities or luxury items. WHEREAS, Inclement weather often precludes air travel and barge service. WHEREAS, Declines in the fisheries economic base of our community creates an even greater reliance on subsistence resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly that extended Community of Kodiak and its Associated Road System possess significant characteristics of a rural nature and requests that Federal Subsistence Board officially recognized it as a rural community for subsistence purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly requests the Federal Subsistence Board hold a hearing in Kodiak, Alaska, for the purposes of listening to the local residents' testimony conceming the local rural status. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Kodiak, Alaska, on this day of 2006. Mayor