03/18/1964MINUTES
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING
March 18, 1964
The presiding officer, Eldon Lester, called the meeting to
order at 7 :05 P.M.
Those present were Charles Powell, Eldon Lester, Morris
Burnam, Russ Wright, Richard Pace, Harold Alexander, and Howard Fremlin.
Borough Chairman Powell read the minutes of the previous
meeting, which were approved as read.
Chairman Powell brought to the attention of the Assembly
Senator Gruenings report of land to be opened in the vicinity of Miller Point.
Mr. Powell telephoned Roscoe Bell, Director of the Division of Lands in regard
to this as several people (local) had made application to the Bureau of Land
Management for portions of this land. Mr. Bell informed Chairman Powell, that
the state has made application for any lands made available. Therefore, the
private applications would not be acceptable to the BLM. Mr. Bell also stated
that his department would like to hold a public meeting in Kodiak regarding
the Miller Point area, and other parcels not clearly defined at present. This
meeting to be held some time within the next 30 days,
Chairman Powell then informed the Assembly that the Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission will be activated next week.
There followed a general discussion on personal property
taxes, pertaining primarily to taxation of boats, cars, and aircraft. Chair-
man Powell stated that there were possible legal ramifications regarding this
type of taxation. However, he would consult our attorney, and bring this
problem before the assembly at a later date.
Assemblyman Richard Pace read a letter from Al Owens regarding
Borough boundaries. Mr. Pace moved that Chairman Powell investigate the
possibility of a petition asking for the reduction in tha size of the present
Kodiak Borough boundaries. Assemblyman Harold Alexander seconded the motion.
A thorough discussion followed in which all present participated. A vote was
called for resulting in a defeat of this motion by a 3 - 2 margin.
Under the heading of unfinished business the question arose
of determining the term of office for assemblymen. Since the two city appointed
assemblymen remain on the assembly until their city council term of office
expires, the discussion pertained to the remaining three assemblymen, who were
elected to office. Assemblyman Pace moved that the assemblyman that received
the least number of votes (himself) be appointed for one year, Assemblyman
Alexander, who received the next highest number of votes be elected for a two
year term, and Assemblyman Wright, who received the largest number of votes be
elected for a three year term. This motion was seconded by Assemblyman Alex-
ander and passed unanimously. At this point Chairman Powell stated that there
was some question as to the legality of the above passed motion. It was de-
cided that he obtain legal counsel and report his findings to the assembly at
the next meeting,
March 18 MINUTES continued:
New business was called for. Chairman Powell read a letter
regarding Social Security benefits for borough employees. The accompanying
er s lu£ion f64 was briefly discussed. Assemblyman Burnam moved that it be
passed, Assemb1 man Alexander seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
Next, Chairman Powell read a letter pertaining to a uniform
borough accounting system. The firm of Peat Marwick and Mitchell would like to
set up a regulation manual at a cost of approximately $6,000.00 for this pro-
ject. After a discussion Chairman Powell was asked to advise Juneau, that the
Kodiak Borough was not interested in participating in this offer.
Chairman Powell stated that he had been invited to attend a
meeting in Seward on April 4th and 5th. The purpose of this meeting was to be
present when Seward is awarded the title of "All American City ". The Assembly-
men all agreed that Mr. Powell should be granted a two day leave of absence to
attend this meeting, and that he should feel free to pay any expenditures out
of his own pocket. Mr. Powell declined this generous offer due to some pressing
business here in town, which he had just remembered.
Presiding Officer Lester called for any miscellaneous business
to be brought before the Assembly. Assemblyman Pace read a letter from Al
Owens regarding a U4 Cat, which the Afognak School Board was anxious to acquire
for road maintenance. Mr. Owens stated that the borough could acquire this piece
of equipment at no cost, and then lease it or give the Afognak School Board per-
mission to use it. Because of the possibility of-liability in event of injury
and other considerations the assembly authorized Chairman Powell to obtain
legal advice regarding this request.
There being no other business to come before this body, Pre-
siding Officer Lester adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
H. G. Fremlin