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06/16/1966 RMII ROLL CALL KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING JUNE 16, 1966 I CALL TO ORDER VI PUBLIC HEEARINGS The meeting was called to order in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Russell Wright at 7:45 p.m. Present Wilton White, Borough Chairman Russell Wright, Presiding Officer Fred Brechan Sven Haakansen (late arrival) Mrs. Jo Hajdu Eldon Lester A. Resolution 66 -22 -R authorizing bond anticipation notes B. Resolution 66 -23 -R authorizing C. Resolution 66 -21 -R authorizing Absent None Also present: Attorney David Ruskin; Building Inspector Jim Stansbury; Sanitarian Harry Carter; Borough Secretary Sally Hendrix, taking minutes; and approximately 20 people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - June 2, 1966 Mr. Lester moved that tLe minutes be approved as received. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINUTES - School Board - June 13, 1966 Minutes were approved as read. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD Governmental Statistical Corp. to handle school inter -fund loan to School Board application to EDA for hospital loan Mr. Richard Sassara of the Governmental Statistical Corp. presented the above three items. He explained that it is necessary for the Borough to borrow $750,000 in bond anticipation notes while waiting for the bond market to improve ' for the permanent bond sale. Since it will take three to four weeks for the anticipation notes to be negotiated, an inter -fund loan from the Borough funds to the School Board funds must be completed to allow the School Board to meet its immediate commitments. The Borough funds will then be replaced with the proceeds from the bond anticipation notes. He further explained that a resolution is necessary in order to complete the application for the hospital loan and grant. The resolutions were read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of Res. 66 -22 -R. Seconded by Mr. Brechan and carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Res. 66 -23 -R. Seconded by Mr. Lester and carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of Res. 66 -21 -R. Seconded by Mr. Brechan and carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Resolution 66 -24 -R authorizing execution of a quitclaim deed and temporary construction permit to the State Department of Highways for their construction of a road on school property Resolution was read. Mr. Lester moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Rezoning Townsite Blk 1 Lots 10, 12, 13, 17 -19; USS 1995' USS 444 Tract C. Alaska Game Reserve - Robert King and Assembly (Case 137 -A) Second reading of ordinance was held. Mr. Lester moved for adoption of Ord. 46.4.1=1 . Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Public hearing opened. Letter of objection from Russian Orthodox Church was read. Mrs. Hajdu commented that perhaps Father Targonsky of the Church was not aware that his property, USS 444, Tract C, could still be used for R =1 purposes, even though zoned R -3. There were no further comments and public hearing was closed. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote, fulfilling the requirement necessitated by the Russian Church's objection. AftEaLY iEEiINd - June' lb; 1966 1 2 B. Trailer Court Permit - USS 3100, Lot 2 - ChudV Powell (Case 143 -A) Recommendation4or approval signed by the Building Inspector and Sanitarian was read, and case was reviewed. Mrs. Hajdu commented that the ordinance was not being complied with, in that there were no engineering plans presented, or surveying indicated. Mr. Powell explained that the construction had been started before the ordinance was passed, in 1964, and that he was complying with the ordinance in completing the court. Mr. Lester moved for approval of issuing the trailer court permit. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. At Mrs. Hajdu's request, Mr. Lester re- worded his motion that the permit be granted when the court has met the requirements of Ordinance 65 -2. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Public hearing opened. 14r. Powell further explained the "improvements that would be made and that the ordinance requirements are being met. Public hearing was closed, and motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Trailer Court Permit - USS 3219, Blk 1, Lots 7 -11 - Karl and Dera Brunstad (Case 10 Application letter, recommendations from Sanitarian and Building Inspector, and a protest letter from property owners in the area were read. Mrs. Hajdu moved that a permit be issued to operate a temporary trailer court only, subject to all conditions as set down by the Sanitarian and Building Inspector, including the time limits, and that a letter be directed to the Brunstads outlining these conditions. Seconded by Mr. Lester. It was decided that a public hearing was not necessary in order to issue a temporary permit, but a discussion was held in which the audience participated. The many sewerage problems in the area were brought out. Mr. White commented that it will be some time before the CIty will be putting a sewer system into the area. Mr. Wright suggested that property owners in the area meet in order to plan for a possible private sewer system. At conclusion of discussion, motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Meeting recessed from 9:20 to 9:30 p.m. VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Reqaest for Rezoning R1 to Business - Townsite Blk 15 - Stan Thorsheim (Case 139 -A) Application was read. Mr. Lester moved that an ordinance be prepared on this rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Request for Exception to Build Retail Business - Airpark Blk 4 Lot 12 - George Hubbard (Case 145 -A) Application was read. Mr. Brechan moved that a public hearing be held at the next regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Lester and carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Approval of Final Plat - Resubdivision of Erskine Addn Blk 6 Lots 8 -10 - Alf Madsen and Lorraine Felton (Case 146 -A) Jim Barr's recommendations were read, recommending that this plat be considered a preliminary rather than a final plat. Mrs, Hajdu moved for approval of this plat as a preliminary plat. Mr. Best explained that there may be some errors in distances becar'se the plat has not yet been laid out in the field. He suggested that the plat be given tentative approval as a final plat. Then the survey work could be completed at the same time that a resolution is prepared. He requested the Attorney's assistance in determining whether or not a vacation is required. Mrs. Hajdu withdrew her original motion and moved that this plat be given tentative approval as a final plat, pending corrections, and that a resolution be drawn up for its approval. Seconded by Mr. Brechan, and carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Trailer Park Permit - USS 3100 Lot 4 - Donald Erdman (Case 15 -E) Sanitarian's and Building Inspector's recommendations were read. Mrs. Hajdu moved that Mr. Erdman be granted a temporary permit to operate his trailer court with the existing number of trailers. Seconded by Mr. Lester. There was a short discussion on whether Mr. Erdman desired a temporary or permanent permit. He stated that he preferred a temporary one. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vc E. Trailer Park Permit - Allman Addn Blk 3 Lots 19 -23; Allman Lalande Blk 1, Lots 13 & 14; East Addn Blk 42 Lots 3 -8 - Donald Erdman (Case 144 -A) Application and recommendations of Sanitarian and Building Inspector were read. Mrs. Hajdu requested that the Building Inspector prepare a time schedule for compliance of sewer and spacing requirements so that a temporary permit can be issued based on this schedule. She moved that the case be tabled until next AS M* Y FETING'- June ' 19 6 3 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Brechan and carried by unanimous voice vote. F. Trailer Park Permit - USS 3101 Lot 6 - Donald Erdman (Case 16 -C) Application letter and Building Inspector's recommendation that the property is not suitable for a trailer park were read. Mrs. Hajdu requested that Mr. Erdman have the individual trailer owners apply for permits. She moved that a trailer park permit be denied, and that the trailer owners obtain up to date trailer permits. Seconded by Mr. Brechan and carried by unanimous roll call vote. G. Rezoning from Unclassified to Business, R2 and R3 - Island Bay Subdivision, USS 3469, Units 1 -4 - Karluk Land Inc. (Case 108 -C) Application was read. After some discussion, Mr. Brechan moved that an ordinance be prepared to cover this rezoning, and that in the interim the plan be turned over to the Planning Commission for their recommendations prior to final adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Lester and carried by unanimous roll call vote. VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Request for Exceptions - Retail Sales (Case 94 -B) and Apartments (Case 94 -C) - USS 3066 AB Blk 2 Lot 2 - W. E. Russell Attorney's opinion on this case was read, and Mr. Ruskin stated that exceptions in addition to hhe one previously granted for the sheet metal shop must be obtained for these new uses of the property. There was a discussion as to whether the previous exception was granted for a business or industrial usage. Finally Mrs. Hajdu moved that two additional exceptions be granted for the apartments and retail sales, and that a public hearing be scheduled for these exceptions. Seconded by Mr. Lester and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Report from Building Inspector and Sanitarian on Inspection of Jackson Trailer Park (Case 115 -A) Report was read. Mrs. Hajdu stated that Mr. Jackson has made an attempt to upgrade his park. Mr. Carter suggested that the Assembly give an extension to the present time limit for improvements in the park. He stated that Mr. Jackson had progressed further since the report had been written. Mr. Stansbury did not agree with the extension of the time limit, but the Assembly concurred in authorizing the staff to extend the time limits on the park improvements. IX NEW BUSINESS - None X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Chairman read memo from Local Affairs Agency stating that July 20 is the deadline for requests to place additional Borough powers on the October ballot. Mrs. Hajdu asked the Chairman if he had inquired about arranging for polic and fire protection from the City. He stated that he had not yet accomplished this. B. Chairman stated that no reply had been received from the Borough Engineer, Jim Barr, concerning his contract, and that the Borough will consider the contract no longer in effect as of June 25. C. John Cole, former Borough Assessor, was asked to present his claim that there was an agreement between him and Chuck Powell, former Borough Chairman, that a three -month notice would be given him by the Borough for termination of his services, and that the same would be given to the Borough by him. Also, he claimed that additional car allowance was due him. Mr. Cole presented letters from Wally Sleness and Mr. Powell supporting his claims. He said that although there was nothing in writing or in the Assembly meeting minutes concerning these matters, agreements were recorded on the tapes of the meetings. Mr. Brechan requested that the tapes be heard. He also felt that the question of the vehicle compensation was up to the Chairman. Mr. White felt that sufficient vehicle compensation had been paid during the fiscal year. An agreement was reached that Mr. Cole would listen to the tapes in the Borough office, and that the correct tape would then be heard at the next Assembly meeting. Mrs. Hajdu stated that the obligation should be honored if there was one. Mr. Brechan requested that the total figure spent by the Borough on assessing be compiled and presented to the Assembly. XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS - Mrs. Hajdu inquired about progress on hhe new budget. Chairman replied that it had not yet been completed. XII ADJOURNMENT - Meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 p.m. Item TO: ALL DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS FROM: BOROUGH CLERK SUBJ: ASSEMBLY MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1966 1 9 ! `A KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY ACTION SUMMARY Assembly Action Action Needed by Administration V -A Passed Resolution 66 -22 -R authorizing None required Governmental Statistical Corp. to handle school bond anticipation notes V -B Passed Resolution 66 -23 -R authorizing inter -fund loan to School Board V -C Passed Resolution 66 -21 -R authorizing application to EDA for hospital loan V -D Passed Resolution 66 -24 -R authorizing execution of quitclaim deed and temporary construction of road on school property VI -A Adopted Ord. 66 -12 -0 rezoning Townsite Ordinance to be posted Blk 1 Lots 10, 12, 13, 17 -19; USS 1995: USS 444 Tr. C; Alaska Game Reserve (Case 137 -A) VI -B Granted trailer court permit to Chuck Powell, USS 3100, Lot 2 (Case 143 -A) subject to meeting require- ments of Ord. 65 -2 VI -C Grtnted temporary trailer court Permit to be issued accompanied by letter permit to Brunstads, USS 3219, Blk 1, outlining time limits and conditions Lots 7 -11 (Case 101 -A) subject to conditions and time limits of Sanitarian and Building Inspector VII -A Requested that ordinance be written rezoning Townsite Blk 15 from R1 to Business (Case 139 -A) VII -B Set public hearing for next meeting on Public hearing to be scheduled and notices George Hubbard exception for retail sent business, Airpark Blk 4 Lot 12 VII -C Tentatively approved final plat of re- subdivision of Erskine Addn Blk 6 Lots 8 -10 pending corrections. Requested that resolution be written approving plat. VII -D Granted temporary trailer court permit to Donald Erdman, USS 3100 Lot 4 (Case 15 -E) for existing number of trailers only VII -E Tabled Erdman's application for trailer park permit in Allman, Allman Lalande and East Addns pending Building Inspector`s recommendations for time schedule on improvements VII -F Denied Erdman trailer park permit USS 3101 Lot 6 (Case 16 -C) VII -G Requested ordinance be written rezoning Island Bay Subdivision, USS 3469, Units 1 -4 (Case 108 -C) and Planning Commission's recommendations Loan to be accomplished Application to be prepared Deed and permit to be signed and forwarded to Highway Department Staff to issue permit Attorney to prepare ordinance Attorney to prepare resolution Temporary permit to be issued Building Inspector to prepare time schedule Staff to issue individual permits for these trailers Attorney to prepare ordinance. Planning Commission to submit recommendations. ASSEMBLY ACTION SUMMARY - June 16, 1966 2 Item Assembly Action Action Needed by Administration VIII -A Set public hearing for Russell exceptions for retail sales and apartments on USS 3066 AB Blk 2 Lot 2 (Cases 94 -B & 94 -C) VIII -B Authorized staff to extend time limits for improvements in T. T. Jackson Trailer Park (Case 115 -A) Public hearing to be scheduled and notices sent Staff to notify Mr. Jackson of extensions