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05/21/1964KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1964 The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Lester at 7:45 P.M. Assemblymen present were Eldon Lester, Morris Burnham, Russell Wright, Harold Alexander. Others present were Howard Fremlin, Roy Madsen, and Phil Anderson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The Chairman's Report was read by Howard Fremlin, Borough Assessor, due to the absence of Chairman Powell. Chairman Powell stated in his report that a meeting had been held with the residents of the Potatopatch Lake - Mission Lake area at which time they had submitted a resolution to the Borough Chairman asking the Borough's help in restoration of the road system in the affected area so they could rebuild. Mr. Powell further reported that several requests for lumber had been received from people outside the city and more requests were expected as soon as people determined their needs. The Chairman also reported that Nick Laktonen had resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission making it necessary to appoint another Commissioner preferably from the same area and asked the Assembly for suggestions. Harold Alexander recommended Jim Duros and Assemblyman Burnham recommended Lou Horn. After discussion on a replacement for Mr. Laktonen the Assembly recom- mended either of these two men. Howard Fremlin gave the assessor's Progress Report in which he gave a run down on the activities of his job as Assessor since his assuming the duty March 1, 1964. Mr. Fremlin passed copies of the tax cards being used in his office. He stated that he planned to have the transferring of records from the City and School District tax records to the Borough's records completed by July 10 and to be out in the field by July 10 or 15, with the Borough's tax assessing to be complete by July 1965. A general discussion followed regarding the assessing of properties outside the immediate area. Assemblyman Alexander stated the advantage of the State giving land to the new villages being built instaad of the land being given through the B.I.A. which would make the land restricted and therefore leaving no tax base. It was suggested that the Chairman write the Lion's International advising them of the Borough's interest in Port Lions. Attorney Madsen suggested, as an aid to the Assessor, that the Borough have all the tax records, past and present, microfilmed. Under old Business the Chairman's Salary was again discussed. It was brought out that at the previous meeting the Chairman was asked to submit a full report on the amount of time spend on Borough business. Mr. Fremlin stated that there was reason to believe that the State would come up with funds to subsidise appraising and assessing costs. Mr. Lester said he felt that there was no reason to spend the money just because the Borough had it. Assemblyman Alexander moved that the matter be tabled until the Chairman gives the data requested. Assemblyman Wright seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mr. Fremlin read a letter from the City of Petersburg requesting information from the Kodiak Island Borough regarding proposed assessing of boats. The City of Petersburg enclosed a form with the letter which would answer most of the questions at this time. Mr. Madsen suggested getting information from the Harbor Master and the canneries regarding the boats using the Kodiak Harbor. He stated that the boats coming here to fish for a season are under Interstate Commerce and that there are many problems to face when taxing boats, Mr. Lester said it was best to have the State collect the taxes and apportion back to our= area. It was suggested that the Borough write Local Affairs and ask for an opinion from theAttorney General on taxing boats and also send letters to all Borough assessors requesting that all Boroughs cooperate in suggesting to the State that the State collect the revenue and reapportion the involved Boroughs. Attorney Madsen presented Ordinance 64-3 for the second reading but explained that because of the immediate need for the service area in the Spruce Cape- Misssion Road area he had rewritten the Ordinance in order to expedite passage of the ordinance. Assemblyman Burnham moved, seconded by Assemblyman Wright that the Assembly recind action of the last meeting on approval of Ordinance 64 =3 in the first. reading. The motion was unanimously passed. Mr. Madsen proceeded with the first reading of the revised Ordinance 64 -3. Assemblyman Burnham, moved that the Assembly adopt Ordinance 64 -3, as revised, at the first reading. Assemblyman Alexander seconded the motions which was uannimously approved by voice vote. Presiding Officer Lester reported that he had been advised that the Borough's portion of the free lumber had been designated for Old Habor and Port', Lions. A general discussion followed in which the Assembly agreed that the lumber should be distributed to all the people who last their homes. Mr. Fremlin read a letter from the Northwest Division of Yards and Docks stating restoration of Mission Lake was not within the authority of their offices. Another from Roscoe Bell, Director of the Division of Lands, was read regarding the Borough's request to reconsider the granting of 5 acres on Mill Bay - Mission Road Cut-off to the Department of Highways, Mr. Bell state that the matter would be made a part of the agenda in their forthcoming discussions. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.