02/03/1966 RMII Roll Call
III Minutes of previous meeting of January 20, 1966, were read and approved as read by
order of Presiding Officer.
IV Other Minutes - None
V Referrals_ from P &Z Commission
There were no referrals since the next regular P &Z meeting is scheduled for 2/7/66.
VI Communications - Correspondence - People to be Heard
Query directed to the audience by Presiding_ Officer brought no response on matters
to be heard.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 1966
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order in the Magistrate's Court Room, Donnelley Building,
Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Russell Wright at 7:45 P.M. on February 3, 1966.
Present
Wilton White, Borough Chairman
Russell Wright, Presiding Officer
Fred Brechan
Jo Hajdu (Mrs.)
Eldon Lester
Absent
Mathey Fitzgerald
Also present: Borough Clerk, W. A. Sleness; Borough Attorney, Roy Madsen; and
approximately 15 people in the audience, including Harry Carter,
Ivor Schott, Paul Stover and Karl Armstrong, representing the press.
A. Mr. Richard Sassara from Governmental Statistical Corp. re $750,000 school bond
sale. This item was passed over for attention later in agenda pending arrival
of Mr. Sassara.
B. Memo from Sanitarian re W. E. Russell building permit was read. Circumstances
leading up to Mr. Russell's building permit application were reviewed by the
Chairman. After a short discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved to approve building
permit, seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion carried unanimous on roll call vote
and so ordered.
. Letter dated January 31, 1966, from City Manager re Borough concurrence on
proposed Monashka Bay water shed was read. A general discussion followed on
plotted area applied for, which included portions of shore line on inner
Monashka Bay. In short, the proposed plotted area to be classified water shed
totaled 16 sections; i.e., Sections 9 -16 and 21 -28, excluding Federal grazing
lease (A 034760) taking portions of Sections 9, 16 and 21; T27S and R20W.
The recommendation, completely concurred in by the Assembly, is for approval
of plotted area except for seaward half of Sections 12, 13, 24 and 25. City
Manager is to be so advised.
VII A. Ordinance 66 -1, Borough Lands - Second Reading by title with copies furnished to
audience. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption, seconded by Mr. Lester, whereupon
meeting was opened for public hearing. Chairman prefaced the proceedings with
short explanatory remarks on purpose and objectives of proposed ordinance.
There were a few comments from the audience, principally by Mr. Breckburg,
which were clarified in discussion. Upon close of public hearing, the motion
for approval was carried unanimous on roll call vote and was so ordered.
B. Ordinance 66 -4, Rezoning Thorsheim Subdivision, First Reading. Chairman read
ordinance and short discussion followed. Mr. Lester moved for approval,
seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Motion carried unanimous on roll call vote and so ordered.
C. Ordinance 66 -3, Rezoning Airpark Subdivision, First Reading. The ordinance was
read by Chairman and short discussion followed. Mrs. Hajdu moved for approval
of first reading, seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion carried on unanimous roll call
vote and so ordered.
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VII D. Ordinance 66 -2, Rezoning ASHA Lands, First Reading. The ordinance was read by
Chairman and a short discussion followed. Mr. Lester moved for approval of
first reading, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Motion carried on unanimous roll call
vote and so ordered.
VIII New Business
A. Dry Dump Disposal Area Lease to Kodiak Disposal Company. Proposed lease was
read by Chairman and a discussion followed generally pertaining to background
causes and actions taken to provide a much needed refuse disposal facility for
use of the community. Mr. Brechan moved for approval of lease, seconded by Mr.
Lester. Motion carried unanimous on roll call vote and so ordered.
B. Resolution No. 66 -7, Establishing Date of May 10, 1966, for Board of Equalization.
Resolution was read. Mr. Lester moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Brechan.
Motion carried unanimous on roll call vote and so ordered.
IX Chairman's Report
A. Senate Bill 198 was read by Chairman and the Assembly was requested to concur
on the "do not pass" recommendation by the Borough Chairman. Concurrance
approved.
B. Bells Flats Lands. The Chairman reported on the status of release of certain
lands within the present Navy Reserve. Information to Assembly only - -no action
in order at this time.
C. The matter of a greater portion of raw fish tax collections being returned to
the area producing the tax was discussed. Chairman asked for Assembly
concurrance on letters to Senator Owen and Rep. Poland requesting amending
legislation to Provide for a greater share to originating areas, especially to
those local entities which provide sanitation and inspection services to
processors. Assembly expressed unanimous concurrance.
D. The Chairman thoroughly reviewed findings on steps to be taken toward
preparation and assumption of a comprehensive plan. It was brought out that
there was no other way to accomplish such a plan except through the Federal
designated agency, ASHA. The Chairman recommended that a separate commission
handle the establishment of a comprehensive plan, which was concurred in by
Assembly members. Mr. Brechan moved to authorize the Chairman to proceed with
application to ASHA for preparation of a comprehensive development plan for
the Borough. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried unanimous on roll call vote.
There followed some further discussion on the matter, including remarks by
Mr. McMahon speaking from the audience on comprehensive planning.
The Chairman then reviewed background and events leading to meeting scheduled
for February 9 with Mr. Cosby Steen and Staff Members, State Department of
Highways, purpose of the meeting being to review maintenance and construction
status of roads within the Borough.
E. The situation of many trailers (mobile homes) entering the area and being
located on land not designated as trailer park was reviewed and discussed. It
was brought out that the trailer ordinance does not provide for location of
individual trailers except by permit- -and the majority of trailers now placed
do not have permits. After discussion, the Assembly concurred with the
recommendation of the Chairman to pursue two courses of action, viz, 1) to
publish notice to all trailer owners that they are required by ordinance to
apply to the Borough Office for a permit to locate on areas other than in a
trailer park; 2) to direct the P &Z Commission to prepare recommended procedures
for permitting location of trailers on a temporary basis in areas other than
in trailer courts.
F. The matter of 16 trailers authorized to T. T. Jackson for storage only was
brought up. There was some discussion pertaining; however, no action was taken
since this whole matter of trailers was covered earlier. Future action in this
instance will be in accordance with forthcoming trailer policies.
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IX G. The matter of three unexcused consecutive absences of Assemblyman Mathey
Fitzgerald was brought up before the Assembly. The Chairman read provisions of
the Borough Act, Sec. 07.30.060 and Sec. 07.30.070 which pertain to such
circumstances. Mr. Lester moved that the seat held by Mathey Fitzgerald be
declared vacant, seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote and so ordered.
VI A. At this time, with Mr. Sassara having arrived, Item VI -A, Governmental Statistical
Corp., and retention of this firm as fiscal agent for the sale of $750,000 school
bonds was brought up before the Assembly. After introductions, Mr. Sassara
presented a short review of the present bond market, his firm's position and
reputation as counselors and agents, and a proposed timetable of actions
preceding the sale of the bonds. A general discussion followed on the letter
proposal furnished by Governmental Statistical Corp. At conclusion of
discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved to retain the firm of Governmental Statistical
Corp. as fiscal agents for the sale of $750,000 school bonds. Seconded by Mr.
Lester. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote and so ordered. Mr.
Sassara then made a few clarifying comments on timing and coordinaticn required
with Borough Attorney and bond counsel.
X Assembly Comments - None
XI The meeting was adjourned at 10 :45 P.M. by order of Presiding Officer and after a
short recess went into closed executive session.
W.A.S.
TO: ALL DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
FROM: BOROUGH CLERK
SUBJ: ASSEMBLY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1966
Item Assembly Action
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY ACTIONS SUMMARY
VI -A Mr. Sassara of Governmental Statistical Corp.
presented proposal. GSC to be retained as
fiscal agent for $750,000 school bonds.
VI -B W. E. Russell building permit approved.
VI -C City of Kodiak watershed application concurred
in with recommended changes.
VII -A Ordinance 66 -1 - Borough Lands authority
approved.
VII -B Ordinance 66 -4, Rezoning Thorsheim Sub. First
reading approved.
VII -C Ordinance 66 -3, Rezoning Airpark Sub. First
reading approved.
VII -D Ordinance 66 -2, Rezoning ASHA Lands. First
reading approved.
VIII -A Dry Dump Lease, Kodiak Disposal Co., approved.
VIII -B Resolution 66 -7, Board of Equalization date of
May 10, 1966, approved.
IX -A S.B. 198 read and Chairman's action approved.
IX -B Bells Flats Lands. Info only to Assembly.
No action.
IX -C Raw fish tax - legislation to be requested by
letter to Sen. Owen and Rep. Poland providing
greater share to local area.
IX -D Comprehensive Plan. Chairman authorized to
proceed with application and create commission
to pursue and finalize.
IX -E Trailers (mobile homes). Chairman to publish
notice of permit to all trailer owners and
direct P &Z Commission for recommendation on
procedures.
IX -F T. T. Jackson, trailers. No action taken
pending formulation of trailer policy.
IX -G Unexcused absence, Assemblyman M. Fitzgerald.
Assembly declared vacant.
XI Adjournment to closed Executive Session.
W.A.S.
Action Needed by Administration
Borough Attorney to follow up
and finalize.
Chairman's signature.
Clerk to advise City Manager by
letter of Assembly recommenda-
tions.
Clerk to post on bulletin
board.
Clerk to schedule next Assembly
Second Reading and Public
Hearing.
Clerk to schedule Second Reading
and Public Hearing for next
Assembly.
Clerk to schedule next Assembly
Second Reading and Public Hearing.
Lease to be accomplished and
effective date established.
Assessor to schedule motice and
hearings.
None required.
None required.
Clerk to prepare letters.
Chairman to prepare application.
Chairman to appoint commission.
Clerk to publish notice.
Chairman to request P&Z Comm.
for their recommendations.
None required.
Assembly to appoint replacement.
None required.