11/05/1965 RMKODIt K ISLAN BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 1965
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order in the magistrates court, Donnelley Bldg.,
Kodiak,Alaska by Presiding Officer Russell Wright at 7:45 p.m.
II Roll Call
Present
Russell Wright
Fred 3rechan
Jo Hajdu (Mrs.)
Eldon Lester
Mathey Fitzgerald
Wilton White - Borough Chairman
Absent
Also present: Clerk W.A. Sleness, Assessor John Cole, Attorney Roy Madsen,
representative of the press Karl Armstrong and appoximately thirty people
in the audience.
III Minutes of Previous Meeting October 21, 1965 were read by Chairman White.
The minutes were unanimously approved as read on a roll call vote.
IV Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of November 3 were read.
P t Z Chairman noted and requested minutes of Oct. 20 be changed to call to
order at 7:45 p.m. instead of 8:45 p.m. Attorney Madsen called attention
to Section V - Paragraph G as a request for rezoning to water oriented
industrial noting that present zoning ordinance does not provide such
classification and same should be changed to water oriented commercial.
Chairman White stated this could be noted at the hearing on the application
scheduled for December 1 and terminology be corrected at that time. Also,
that the Clerk be directed to so advise the Commission by memorandum on
proper classification terminology. Minutes were then approved as corrected
by motion of Assemblyman Lester, seconded by Assemblywoman Hajdu. Carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
V-A Communications and correspondence was read by Chairman White pertaining to
Holman's Garage report. After the reading of correspondence and the Borough
Engineer's report on Status of this property there ensued general discussion
on owner's future plans for the fire damaged premises and location of the
business operated thereon. Chairman White called upon Mr. Cornelius seated
in the audience for his comments on what the recommendation of the P Z
Commission would be in this case. Yr. Bill Poland spoke for the audience to
the effect that the P E? Z Commission felt that action on the matter was one
of enforcement of current existing zoning regulations and had referred the
whole matter to the Assembly. After further discussion Assemblyman Brechan
moved to instruct the Borough Clerk to prepare a letter to Mr. Holman advising
him of the current status of his property calling his attention to discrepancies
and non - adherance to zoning requirerents. Also to request a letter reply
from Mr. Holman with a statement declaring his intentions as far as the
property was concerned; Assemblyman Lester seconded. Further discussion on
the motion. Carried unanimously on roll call vote.
V-B- Letter from Borough Chairman was read pertaining to verbal complaint of raw
sewage flowing around a trailer parked adjacent to Tiny Cichoski on Mission Rd.
Engineer's report was read. Discussion on the situation. Assemblyman Brechan
moved seconded by Assemblywoman Hajdu that Borough Clerk be directed to
address a letter to Mr. Don Coon, P.O. Box 971, Kodiak, Alaska to advise him that
he has no permit to park a trailer in the present location; that he is in
violation of the health requirements of the community and thirdly, that he
takes immediate steps. and no longer than two weeks to rectify these conditions,
and to advise the Borough by letter of what actions he has taken. Voice vote,
motion carried.
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Recess at 9:00 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 9:15 p.m.
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VIA Chairman White reviewed background correspondence on leasing of certain
lands in USS 3511 to church groups for benefit of new assembly members.
After general discussion it was decided upon suggest of Chairman White to
withhold any action or requests for church leases until such time as
overall area wide planning and rezoning has been accomplished.
VI -B Case No. 31: The correspondence and actions to date re the Fritz DeVeau
sanitation problem was read by Chairman White, After discussion and review
by the Assembly, Assemblyman Fitzgerald moved and Assemblywoman Hajdu seconded
that the cash bond posted by Mr. DeVeau be returned. By roll call vote the
motion was carried unanimously.
VI -C Miller Point final plat and Atter land sale. Chairman White read correspondence
in connection. After discussion and expressions of attitudes by Assembly
members a recess was called for 15 minutes to allow members opportunity to
examine the brochure and maps of proposed land sale.
Continuing discussion on Miller Point and other land sale. Assemblyman
Fitzgerald moved and Assemblyman Brechan seconded to approve final plat on
Miller Point as submitted by State Division of Lands, acceptance to be by letter
of concurrence as requested. Further discussion, particularly as to status of
lot 29, USS 3099 (former dump area). Question was called and motion was
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Further discussion ensued on lot 29, USS 3099 of )sposed land sale. Motion
by Assemblywoman Hajdu seconded by Assemblyman Brechan to amend acceptance
and approval of final plat to withdraw lot 29, USS 3099 for further study of
uses and implications of rezoning from residential to commercial. Motion
carried by voice vote.
VII -A Ordinance 65 -6, rezoning portion Baranof Heights, reading of Ordinance and
discussion. Assemblyman Brechan moved, Assemblyman Lester seconded, for
adoption on second reading. Before a vote on the motion, the meeting was
opened for audience participation as a public hearing upon opinion of
counsel. Public hearing was held and concluded. Roll call vote on adoption
under second reading carried unanimously.
Assemblyman Brechan then moved, Assemblyman Lester seconded, to suspend the rules
and to advance Ordinance No. 65 -6 to third reading and to be read by title
only for adoption. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Further
discussion on posting of bond before approval of final plat. Ordinance 65 -6
adopted.
VII -B Ordinance 65 -7, rezoning portion of Aleutian sub - division. After reading of
Ordinance Assemblyman Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance 65 -7 second
reading, seconded by Assemblyman Hajdu. At this time motion was opened to
public hearing. hr. Gene Sundberg speaking from the audience read a petition
signed by 29 people of the Carlson Hill area against Ordinance 65 -7. A
heated, lengthy and lively discussion then ensued revolving around Mr. Perez,
proponent of the rezoning petition, and various members of the audience. At
conclusion of public hearing, Assemblyman Brechan with consent of his second,
withdrew motion to adopt Ordinance 65 -7. After some further discussion
Assemblywoman Hajdu moved that action be deferred on Ordinance 65 -7 to the
next meeting of the Assembly. Assemblyman Brechan seanded, notion carried by
voice vote..
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VIII �! Resolution 65 -28, Ramaglia final plat USS 1534. After reading by Chairman
White, Assemblyman Lester moved for adoption, seconded by Assemblywoman Hajdu;
under discussion Chairman White read recommendations of Borough Engineer
James Barr calling attention to certain revisions to plat to conform with
P & Z Ordinance. Further discussion on recommendations. Minutes of P & Z
Commission hearing on the matter was read which indicated Commission approval
with provision of technical corrections being accomplished to satisfaction
of Borough Engineer. After the question, roll call vote was unanimous for
adoption.
VIII -B Resolution 65 -29 - Monashka Valley watershed. After reading by Chairman
White, Assemblyman Lester moved and was seconded by Assemblyman Brechan for
adoption. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
VIII -C Resolution 65 -30 - Final plat New Kodiak Subdivision Blocks 5 through 8.
After reading, Assemblyman Brechan moved, seconded by Assemblyman Lester for
adoption. Motion carried by roll call vote.
IX -A Ordinance 65 -8 - rezoning Thorsheim subdivision, first reading. Without
reading, but after some round table discussion on whether preliminary actions
including documentation on P & Z action had been completed, Assemblyman Brechan
moved, seconded by Assemblywoman Hajdu to table action to next meeting or until
such time as the petition was presented with completed and documented action
by P & Z Commission. Motion carried by voice vote.
Recess called at 11:05 p.m. for 10 minutes.
Meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m.
X-A Report of all members who attended Ketchikan Municipal League Convention.
First to report was 1r. Cole, Assessor. Ur. Cole brought out that prior to
reporting at the convention at Ketchikan he and Mr. Sleness called at office
of Alaska Housing Authority to being resolution on status of Borough tax monies
withheld by ASHA on properties within the City Urban Renewal area transferred
during current tax year either.voluntarily or by condemnation. Results were
that the Borough received a check in amount of $2,054.75 representing tax monies
collected and held by ASHA. On the Convention, Mr. Cole remarked on benefits
which will accrue to his department and the Borough as a result of his
participation in legislative and other work sessions.
Report from Mr. Sleness covered organization and purposes of the Municipal
League and the direct application of League activities to Borough and City
government. His comments also directed attention to the benefits in matters
of operation and organization within the Borough administration which were
brough out in discussions held with people from other Boroughs. Also, the
matter of local concern on getting a community hospital under way and the
steps required by the Borough was reported on in generalities including
possibility of possible grant monies available from sources other than
Hill Harris .
Report from Assemblywoman Hajdu as representing the Assembly covered
infortatio ,tshe had learned from other Borough Assembly members concerning
problems of sanitation, also that queries and comparisons of budget with
other Boroughs leds to conclusion that the Kodiak Island Borough budget
appeared to be excessive. In this particular, the budget for Greater Sitka
Borough with a population somewhat larger than Kodiak Island Borough was
operating on an administrative budget of some $50,000.00 as compared to
$120,000.00 for Kodiak. Her observation was that either the Citka people were
operating under budgeted or that Kodiak was overspending. Also observed
was an incipient power struggle between Alaska Cities and Borough governments
which was disturbing, which, upon continuing observation and discussions
clarified itself upon learning more the background to these relations.
Assemblywoman fajdu's report generally expressed satisfaction on having learned
much on Borough government operations which would be helpful in the future.
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XI Borough Chairman's Report and Correspondence: Under this heading a report
was heard from tr. George Cornelius, Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission.
Er. Cornelius expressed need for workshop meetings with the Assembly. Also,
as a second point, it was brought out that the subdivision and zoning ordinances
as they presently stand are not suitable to the needs of the Kodiak Borough.
In this connection it was recommended that the Borough Assembly direct Borough
Attorney and Engineer to take approximately ninety days time to revise these
ordinances for submission and approval of the P b' Z Commission. 1'r. Cornelius
also commented on need for review of administrative liason between the P €9 Z
Commission and offered suggestions along this line.
Also under this heading, Mr. Jim Barr, Borough Engineer reported on areas in
planning and zoning in need of review and revision which were substantially
along lines:reported on by Mr. Cornelius.
.Chairman White then spoke informally and generally on his thoughts and
plans under consideration to strengthen the posture of the Borough's Planning
and Zoning function and in other areas. To accomplish this .Chairman White
suggested the possibility of setting up two corrnissions at the proper time;
one to review and come up with suggested revisions in the building code.
These revisions to correct restrictuve provisions not compatible with the
living conditions and area in which we live. The other to be designated
as a planning coiimission whose function would be to work with professional
planners to re -plat the City. Such re- platting to be consistent with todays
and future needs. This Commission to be composed of five men who would be
charged with presenting a comprehensive plan for the City and environs
within six months or a year dependent upon the wishes of the Assembly.
Chairman White called attention to provisions for funding such action in this
years budget.
Chairman White then commented briefly on some initial conversations with the
City Manager on a program of sharing the services of specialized personnel
in areas of concern to Borough and City. A building inspector agreement was
indicated as one of the first to be entered into. Engineering services and
sanitation officer would lend themselves to a similar contractual arrangement.
Chairman White summarized administrative functions within the Borough as under
his scrutiny to be reported on later as plans could be formulated. He also
recommended a reduction in salary provisions presently authorized the Borough
Chairman. This reduction being from $750.CO per month to $60.00 per month.
In addition, Chairman White recommended reduction in salary authorized by
budget for Assembly members from $100.00 per month to $3C.00 per month which
is the same as City Councilmen.
Chairman White also stated that he was going to look more to the Assembly in
areas of operational control and policy than has possibly been the practice
in the past. He also expressed his feeling that his travel, unless by
concurrence of Assembly as to need, would be at a miniraun. This expression
was made on the premise that competent members of staff directly concerned
would be in better position to fruitfully serve the Borough. Again, Chairman
White stated that he proposed to cut some of these provisions from the budget.
In the area of recently acquired office space Chairman White stated that he
had not signed a lease for this space and intended to review the need for
additional space in light of the Assembly's wishes or desires as to what
level Borough activities are to continue.
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Chairman Uhite concluded his report in summary comments particularly in the
area of cooperation between the Borough and the City. Finally, Assemblyman
Brechan asked that copies of these general proposals be made available to
the Assembly for study.
XIII Under audience participation, Rev. Childs commented on progress status of
Hospital committee. Karl Armstrong representing the press commented on
reports of other areas presently interested in available Federal hospital
funds.
XIV Under Assembly comments: assemblyman Brechan moved and Assemblyman Lester
seconded that; the Borough direct a letter to State representative air. Poland
and to Ctate Senator Owen requesting legislation to provide for lands sold
by State Division of Lands be on a fixed price and for drawing instead of
under auction as is the present practice. Potion carried on unanimous voice
vote.
Also under Assembly comments, Attorney toy Eadsen requested clarification of
terminology in petition to Local Affairs Agency for hospital powers, viz,
was it the intent of Assembly to assume area wide functions in the Health
field or is the petition to be for hospital only? Clarification was by
discussion as being intent to limit to hospital field only.
The meeting was adjourned by the Presiding Officer at 12:15 a.m. November 6,
1965.
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Item Assembly Action
IV Reading of P Z Minutes for
November 3 uncovered in Section
V paragraph G an error in
classification terminology.
V : Holman's Garage report. After
reading and discussion Borough
Clerk was directed to prepare
letter to Nr. Holman 'Requesting
his future plans for the
property and advising him of
zoning requirements.
V -I3 Correspondence and report from
Borough Engineer was read.
Assembly directed that Nr. Coon
be asked to correct within two
weeks the infractions of zoning
ordinance and advise Assembly of
his actions.
VI Case Ho. 31 re the Fritz DeVeau
bond, after discussion it was
moved to return $500.00 bond
posted by Mr. DeVeau.
VI -C Miller Point Final plat approval
was passed after amended to
withdraw lot 29, USS 3099.
EODIAH ISLAND BORD UGH
ACSTII2LY /:CTIONS SUr1 .RY
All Departments and Divisions
Borough Clerk
Assembly meeting of November 5, 1965
VI -A The general overall aspects
pertaining to church leases
were reviewed and with concurrence
of Assembly it was agreed to
withhold action until such time
as planning and zoning of
these properties had been
accomplished.
VII -A Ordinance 65 -6 rezoning of None required.
3aranof Heights passed on second
reading and advanced to third
reading and adopted. Developer
to post bond in amount of $84,450.00
before approval of final plat.
November 5, 1965
Action Needed by Administration
The Clerk will direct memorandum. to P is Z
Commission advising that Zoning Ordinance
does not include a classification entitled
"water oriented industrial". Schedule for
next Assembly meeting agenda for clarifi-
cation by Attorney.
3orough Clerk will prepare letter.
Clerk will prepare letter.
None required.
Borough Treasurer will prepare remittance
in amount of $500.00 and transmit same to
Air. DeVeau.
Borough Clerk will compose reply to State
Division of Lands stating concurrence as
requested with amendments as acted upon
by Assembly.
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VII -B
ASSELDLY ACTIONS SUM= - November 5, 1965
Assembly Action
Ordinance 65 -7 rezoning portion
of Aleutian Homes Subdivision
from P1 to a3 was tabled for
action at next regular Assembly
meeting.
VIII E: Resolution 65 -28, Ramaglia
final plat - USS 1534 was
approved.
VIII -D resolution 65 -29 Iionashka water-
shed classification was approved.
VIII -C Resolution 65 -30 New Kodiak
Subdivision read and approved.
IL A Ordinance 65 -8, rezoning
Thorsheim Subdivision tabled
to next meeting.
A I'_etchikan convention delegates
reported.
Chairman George Cornelius
reported on Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendations as
did Borough Engineer Darr.
3orough Chairman White reported
at length on present and future
needs and offered suggestions
for improving the Borough
posture in areas of planning
and zoning, administration and
others.
:.II Vouchers - action not required
None required.
None required.
None required.
None required.
None required.
None required.
XIII Audience participation: Remarks None required.
by Rev. Childs and Karl Armstrong
re hospital.
XIV Assembly comments: (1) Drechan
moved, Lester seconded that a
letter be directed to State
Rep. Er. Pill Poland and to
Senator Owen requesting legis-
lation to provide for lands sold
by State Division of Lands be on
a fixed price and for drawing
instead of under auction.
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Action needed by Administration
Borough Clerk.to provide copy of P &' Z
minutes of meeting 9/22/65 pertaining to
recommendations of P & 7, on Ordinance 65 - 7.
Clerk will advise P Z Commission of
Assembly action.
Clerk to compose letter for signature of
Borough Chairman.
(2) Attorney Madsen requested Attorney Nadsen to prepare petition for
and got clarification of signature and transmission to office of
terminology in hospital petition Local Affairs - Juneau.
to Agency of Local Affairs.