05/26/1993 Regular MeetingMONASEKCA BAY ROAD SERVICE DISTRICT
MINUTES
MEETING OF May 26, 1993
I. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. at the Monashka
Bay Fire Hall.
Members present were: Members absent were:
Mark Withrow
Roger Blackett
Gregory Razo
Mitch Hull
Shawn Dillon
NONE
II. Chairman Roger Blackett opened the meeting. A quorum was
present. The minutes of the meetings of both January 13,
1993 and April 14, 1993 were unanimously approved. The
agenda submitted by Chairman Blackett was then unanimously
approved with one additions and no deletions. Upon motion
duly made and seconded it was unanimously approved that
consideration Resolution 93 -01 be added to new business.
III. The meeting was then opened up for the recognition of guests
and public comment. No guest were present. Next the
meeting was opened up to Public Hearing concerning the
Proposed Work Program and FY 1994 Budget. No public comment
was heard. The chairman advised the board that the budget
used the same figures as last year.
IV. The meeting then proceeded to old business. The first
topic of consideration was a review of correspondence
which included notification of Shawn dillon's
appointment to the Board by the Borough Assembly. Also
a response to our inquiry regarding a "sign" budget; a
letter from the Chairman Blackett to Mayor Selby and a
letter to Mr. Knoke were reported.
Next, the board took up the issue of the ISTEA Funding
Request which had been submitted by the Borough. It
was noted that the borough would submit new priorities
in Fall 1993 to the State. Also there was discussion
regarding possible cuts in Borough dollars by the new
State transportation commissioner. It was noted that
money previously assigned tot he borough had not yet
been cut lose by the state.
Roger Blackett reviewed the current status of the FY
'93 Budget and fund balance. He reported that the
Budget was in good shape with the strong possibility of
a $12,000 to $13,000 carryover from this budget.
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DRIVE CAREFULLY
WINTER SPEED LIMIT
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In May the Board passed
Resolution 93-01 for
improvement of roads in the
District.
This is the first Resolution by the
Board. It provides notification to the
Borough Assembly and staff that the
Board "supports and encourages
funding for Monashka Service District
roads to up -grade them to present
Borough service road standards and
specifications; and supports funding
for land acquisition and road
construction to extend Three Sisters
Way through to Monashka Circle to
provide a safer alternative route for
residents and services
The extension of Three Sisters would
eliminate the many problems and
safety hazzards drivers have in winter
on this road in climbing the steep
winding hill that is often glaciated.
ISTEA funds were targeted for
accomplishing this road work. (See the
story on ISTEA in this Newsletter)
Budget: continued from page 1.
be used for road improvements.
Last year (fy 93) we spent S767 for
Borough staff salaries, S9,480 for road
grading, snow plowing, and general
road maintenance, and S307 for
services supplied by the Borough.
NEXT ROAD SERVICE
MEETING: 7 :00 PM, BAYSIDE
FIREHOUSE, OCTOBER 27, 1993
September 24, 1993
ADVISORY BOARD
NEEDS YOUR HELP
AND COOPERATION
ISTEA: continued from page 1.
plan. Instead, another plan has been
developed by the new Commissioner.
This plan excludes many local
goverment needs and probably
eliminates ISTEA funds for the
Kodiak Island Borough and Road
Service Districts.
There is a possibility that the federal
goverment could withhold ISTEA
funds from the State and not accept the
Commissioner's plan because of the
exclusion of local goverment road
needs. This new plan does not provide
the statewide road improvements
envisioned in Tomorrow's Alaska.
Instead, the money will most likely be
spent on "pet" road projects of the
current administration.
If you feel that the Kodiak Island
Borough should get ISTEA funding
for local road improvements, then
voice your concerns to your State and
Federal Legislators. Write the
Governor and Commissioner of
DOT&PF and let them know that you
favor the Tomorrow's Alaska plan.
The Board is again requesting your
help in maintaining our roads this
winter. We would appreciate your
cooperation in:
1. Keeping the roads clear of parked
vehicles to expedite snow plowing and
gravel spreading.
2. Keeping your vehicles prepared for
driving in severe (wet ice) winter
driving conditions. We strongly
recommend 4-wheel drive and studded
tires on our roads in winter.
3. Drive slowly and cautiously. Keep
to your side of tbe road at all times
(especially on Three Sisters Way).
Look out for tbe unexpected,
children, horses, dogs, cab. pigs,
sheep, goats, ducks, and 4- wheelers.
4. Be patient Snow plowing usually
takes about 5 hours to clear all of the
roads.
S. Call a Board member if you have a
problem or suggestion concerning road
service (phone numbers on page 1J.
The Board needs your help and
cooperation in maintaining our roads.
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CHAIRMAN'S COLUMN
by Roger F. Blackett
I suppose we all have our reasons for
volunteering or not volunteering for
community service boards. I thought I
would share with you my reason for
once again joining the Monashka
Road Service Advisory Board.
I bought property on Three Sisters Way
before there was a road and began
developing my property at the same
time the road was being constructed.
There was no electricity until the
following year (about 1979 as I recall).
It was a big convenience to be able to
drive rather than hike to my house
'construction site. There was no
maintenance of .the new road and in
winter, no snow plowing or sanding.
One winter I used my winch in
addition to 4 -wheel drive to reach the
top of the Three Sisters road.
The Monashka Road Service District
was finally established in 1982 and I
served as vice -chairman for one term
on the first Advisory Board.
About 1989 -91 the Board appeared to
have gone astray. The roads were not
being properly maintained. Every time
I called for road service or snow
plowing I was given a story about the
lack of money in the budget and how
the contractor had overrun the budget
in previous years.
In the fall of 1991 I was appointed to
the Advisory Board again. I figured the
best way to change things and get the
Service District back on track was to
join the Board. I believe we are back on
track now.
By next year, with reasonable luck, we
will have a budget reserve of over
530,000 and be able to reduce the taxes
you pay for road maintenance by 0.5
mills. I am convinced that 1.5 mills
will be adequate to continue an
acceptable level of maintenance, even
with the likely elimination of the State
contribution (currently S2,709) to our
budget. However, the Advisory Boars
must continue to work closely with the
contractor to stay within budget.
V. The meeting then took up consideration of new business.
Shawn Dillon was first welcomed as our new board member. Then
the applications various contractors for the District Road Work
Program were reviewed and discussed. Following completion of the
contract proposal review, upon motion duly made and seconded it
was unanimously determined that A -K CONSTRUCTION's proposal would
be recommended by the Board for approval by the assembly.
Finally, October 27, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. for the next meeting
at the current location.
VI. The meeting was then opened up to board member comments.
VII. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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ROGER F. BLACKETT
Chairman
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