07/15/1965 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 15, 1965
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Russell Wright at
7:35 p.m. in the Courtroom.
II Roll Call
Present
Wilton White
Dick Pace
Russell Wright
Fred Brechan
Tony Perez
Absent
Also present: Chairman Powell, Clerk Sleness, Assessor Cole, Attorney Madsen,
and members of the audience.
III Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of July 1, 1965 were read and approved as read.
IV Hearings & Ordinances:
A. Public Hearing on Ordinance 65 -4, Borough Elections. Assemblyman Pace
moved for the approval of the second reading of Ordinance 65 -4. Seconded by
Assemblyman Brechan. Passed unanimously on roll call vote. Assemblyman
Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance 65 -4. Seconded by Assemblyman
Pace and passed unanimously on roll call vote.
V Borough Chairman Reports and Correspondence:
Chairman Powell read a letter from Joe Keenan, Alaska Division of Lands,
regarding the Kadiak Alaska Sub. stating stipulations required for bidders.
In regard to this subject the minutes of a special P Fr Z meeting of July 14
were also read. A discussion was held on this.
Letter was read from T. Main's office advising the Borough that lots 1 & 2,
Tract A, USS 3465 had been selected by the State and the Borough may select
at any time. Chairman Powell stated that formal application for selection had
been made by the Borough.' This is for the Boy Scouts.
An order for dismissal of action of Ben Bolden against the Borough was read.
A letter from Mr. Smith, Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, was
read regarding the status of the Karluk Reservation. This letter stated in
essence that our ordinances do not apply to this reservation. The Borough can
petition for them to apply. This would have to be an agreement with the BIA.
A letter from David B. Ruskin, Attorney,to T.T. Jackson regarding the Spruce
Cape Dump was read. It stated that the Division of Lands had given permission
to posting no dumping signs by the property owners, but the enforcement would
have to be by the State Police and could still be a problem.
A copy of a letter from Dept. of Highways locak foremena, Smokey Stover, was
read. This letter stated that if the dump site on Spruce Dape was not cleaned
up soon, he would eventually be posting one -way signs and road closed signs.
A discussion on this followed.
A letter from T.Main's office regarding surplus materials was read.
A letter from Dr. Browning, Commissioner of Health and Welfare, regarding
retaining services of a sanitarian was read. A discussion on the sanitarian
followed.
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A letter from Dr. McGowan was also read regarding the sanitarian. Assemblyman
Brechan made a motion to instruct the Chairman to meet with the City manager and
jointly form a request to the Navy for a dry dump. Seconded by Assemblyman Perez.
Motion carried.
VI Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Planning and Zoning Minutes of July 7 were read. A discussion on T.T. Jackson's
request at the P Z meeting to store trailers was held. Assemblyman Pace moved
that the Assembly approve T.T. Jackson storing 16 trailers on his property.
Seconded by Assemblyman Brechan. Roll call vote.
Pace - yes
Brechan - yes
White - yes
Perez - no
Wright - yes
Motion carried.
A discussion was held on Erdman's request at P & Z meeting to place a temporary
trailer. Chairman Powell stated the Assembly had previously ruled Mr. Erdman could
place no more trailer on that lot unless it was done in accordance with the
trailer park ordinance. Chairman Powell said he recommended the P & Z be re- advised
by the Assembly that the action taken by the P & Z be set aside. Assemblyman White
so moved. Seconded by Assemblyman Pace. Roll call vote.
Perez - no
Pace - yes
White - yes
Wright - yes
Brechan - yes
Motion carried.
VII Vouchers
A. Voucher listing #479 -495. Assemblyman Brechan moved for approval of Vouchers
#479 - 495. Seconded by Assemblyman Pace. Passed unanimously.
VIII Old Business:
A. Borough Budget & Resolution 65 -10, establishing mill rate. An item by item
discussion on the Borough budget was held. A discussion on 503.12, salary,
secretary to Chairman was held. It was stated the last two words " to chairman"
should be stricken.
A discussion on 505.12, Borough tax collector, was held. Assemblyman Brechan
moved to eliminate this position. Seconded by Assemblyman White. Roll Call
vote.
Motion carried.
Perez - yes
Pace - no
Wright - no
White - yes
Brechan - yes
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A very lengthy discussion was held on 601 assessment department expenditures.
Assemblyman Pace moved to budget $14,400 for 601.11 Borough Assessor. Died
for lack of a second. No other motions were made.
Assemblyman Pace moved to approve the Borough Budget for fiscal year 1965 - -66
as amended by previous motion. Seconded by Assemblyman Brechan. Roll call vote.
Brechan - yes
Pace - yes
Perez - yes
White - no
Wright - yes
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Resolution 65 -10 establishing the mill rate at 6.5 mills for the Borough was read.
Assemblyman Brechan moved to adopt Resolution 65 -10. Seconded by Assemblyman Pace.
Passed unanimously on roll call vote.
X Assembly Comments. Assemblyman Brechan made a motion to instruct the Attorney
to research and prepare a 1% sales tax Borough wide and return it to the Assembly
in one month for its acceptance or rejection. The attorney advised that this
would have to go to general election. Assemblyman Brechan said this would be
in lieu of personal property. Attorney Madsen advised that in order to protect
ourselves because of the State Assessor's appraisal for the School Foundation Act,
we would still have to assess personal property but not levy the tax. A further
discussion followed. Seconded by Assemblyman White. Roll call vote.
Brechan - yes
Perez - yes
Pace - no
White - yes
Wright - yes
Motion carried.
XI Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.