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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. Assembly Meeting 2/3/66 Page 2 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. Assembly Meeting 2/3/66 Page 3 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.