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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING
AUGUST 4, 1966
I CALL TO ORDER
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.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Wilton White, Borough Chairman Sven Haakansen
Fred Brer}I': Eldon Lester
Russell " let, Presiding Officer
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff (alternate for
Eldon Lester)
Also Present: Borough Clerk Doug Preston; Attorney David Ruskin; Borough
Secretary Sally hendfix, taking minutes; and approximately
20 people in the audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. July 21, 1966 - Regular Meeting
B. July 23, 1966 - Special Meeting
C. July 29, 1966 - Special Meeting
Minutes not read since copies available to everyone. There were no additions or
corrections.
IV OTHER MINUTES - None
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. Letter from Claude Hoffman, State Division of Lands, re Survey Work on Land
Coming Up for Sale. Letter was read stating that contracts were being awarded
to Sam Best and Jim Barr for survey work in USS 3462, 3463, and 3512. Chairman
White also asked the Assembly's concurrence in approving a plan for the Highway
Department to use aerial photography in surveying the proposed Otme &oi Point
Road. The Borough will receive copies of the photographs. There were no abjectly
B. Letter from Chris Berg, Inc. re BOE Hearing. Letter was read in which Chris
Berg, Inc. requested a hearing before the BOE. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the
Chairman direct the Attorneys to reply in line with their previous legal
determination. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Chairman White suggested that assess-
ments on property neighboring Chris Berg's be pointed out to them in the letter.
The Secretary was directed to give these assessments to the Attorneys. Motion
carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Wright - Yes, Mr. Brechan - Yes;
Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Sutliff - No.
C. Letter from Baptist Mission re Exemption from Taxes. Letter was read explaining
that the Mission was not using the land for profit and therefore should be exempt
from taxation on it. The attorney was requested to submit an opinion on this
matter. It was suggested that it be well publicized that anyone may appeal to
the BOE, but only while they are in session. Chairman White stated he assured
Mr. Stone that the new assessor will discuss the matter with the Baptist Mission
in order to resolve it.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading of Ordinance 66 -13 -0 Rezoning Townsite Blk 15 from R1 to Business
Stan Thorsheim (Case 139 -A)
Ordinance was read. It was noted that it misstated in Par. 5 from R -1 to R -3
instead of from R -1 to Business. Attorney was instructed to correct error.
Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of Ordinance 66 -13 -0 in the second reading.
Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Public hearing was opened. There was a question as
to the location of the property. Hearing was closed, and secretary was directed
to call the roll. Motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Request for Permanent Trailer Park Permit - USS 3099 Lot 3 - Jack Brisbane (Case 99
Case was reviewed. Mrs. Hajdu moved for approval of Mr. Brisbane's request for
a trailer park permit. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Public hearing was opened.
Mrs. Chandler objected to the park becauae of fire hazard, children from the
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park playing in Chandlers' yard, and that Mr. Brisbane's septic tanks were too
close to the property line. The objections were discussed, and public hearing
was closed. After further discussion, Lrs. hajdu amended her motion to read
that Nr. Brisbane's request for a permanent trailer court permit be approved
with a 90 -day time limit for Mr. Brisbane to connect to the Champion sewer and
to establish a defined playground area in compliance with the ordinance. Per.
Brechan concurred. Secretary was directed to call the roll, and motion was
carried unanimously.
C. Second Reading of Ordinance 66 -15 -0 Rezoning Airpark Sub, Blk 4, from Unclassifiec
to Business - Assembly Initiative (Case 15O -A)
Ordinance was read. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance 66 -15 -0 in
the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. Public hearing was held with
no comments. Secretary was directed to call roll, and motion carried unanimous.
D. Request for Business Exception in Unclassified Gone - Airpark Blk 4 Lot 8 -
Erich Mueller (Case 153 -A)
Request was withdrawn due to approval of rezoning of entire block to business.
E. Second Reading of Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance No. 66 -17 -0
Meeting was recessed from 8 :45 to 8:50 p.m.
VIII OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance was read by title only. Hrs. I:ajdu moved for adoption of Ordinance
66 -17 -0 in the second reading by title only. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Public
hearing was opened. There was a question on how the mill rate was determined.
Chairman White explained. There was also a question as to why the bills came
out only one month before they became delinquent. Chairman White explained
that the budget had to be established after June 30, and that the bills had
to be sent to Anchorage to be printed.
Public hearing was closed, and secretary was directed to call roll. Motion
carried unanimously.
F. Second Reading of Personnel Ordinance too. 66 -16 -0
Ordinance was read. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 66 -16 -0 in
the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. Mrs. hajdu asked if parts of
the present personnel resolution could be incorporated into the ordinance next
year, and was told that a new ordinance would automatically supercede the old
one. Public hearing was held without comment. Secretary was instructed to
call roll, and motion carried unanimous.
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Tentative Approval of Final Plat - Island liay Subdivision - USS 3469, Units 1 -4 -
Karluk Land Co. (Case 106 -B)
Plat was studied, and engineer's recommendations were read and discussed with
Sam Best, representing Karluk Co. Mr. Brechan moved for tentative approval of
the final plat subject to the recommendations of the Engineer. Seconded by
Mr. Sutliff, and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Resolution 66 -30 -R Approving Final Plat of Subaivision, USS 3098, Lot 29 -
Brown's Housemoving (Case 38 -A)
It was explained that this was an old plat which had never been approved by
the Assembly or recorded. A recommendation in the case file that the
sanitarian's approval be obtained on the subdivision before final approval
is given was read. It was suggested that lir. Stansbury act in lieu of the
sanitarian and submit recommendations. Case was tabled pending this requirement.
B. Resolution 66 -31 -R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision, USS 3218, Lot Q, Argo
Corp. (Case 152 -A)
The resolution was read. The engineer's approval of the plat was read. Mrs.
Hajdu moved for adoption of Resolution 66- 31 -Is. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff and
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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C. Resolution 66 -29 -R Setting Dates on Which Taxes Become Delinquent
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Resolution was read. Clerk recommended making delinquent date for first
half taxes September 16 instead of September 1 as it was last year, due
to late receipt of bills from Anchorage. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption
of Resolution 66 -29 -R with such changes as were recommended by Mr. Preston.
Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Resolution 66 -27 -R Establishing General Personnel Regulations and Pay
Schedule for Borough Employees
Resolution was read. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Resolution 66 -27 -R.
Seconded by Mr. Sutliff and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Vacating Taxes on Leite Addn, Blk 6, Lot 12 - Walter Shuravloff
After brief discussion, Mr. Brechan moved to vacate the taxes on Leite Addn,
Blk 6, Lot 12, for Mr. Walter Shuravloff. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
F. Hospital
Mrs. Hajdu inquired as to status of new hospital. Chairman White stated
that a committee from Hill- Harris briefly visited the hospital, the
Borough Office, and the new hospital site. He reported that the Borough
has submitted an application for selection of the desired site. He
suggested that the Assembly authorize the Chairman's Office, in conjunction
with the committee, to proceed with the selection of Mr. Olsen as the
architect. tors. Hajdu so moved. Motion died &or lack of a second. Rev.
Childs explained that the present committee had no authority from the
Borough to proceed with further action. After discussion, Mrs. Hajdu
moved that the Chairman be empdwered by the Assembly to appoint a Hospital
Committee Chairman to get together a temporary advisory hospital committee
of five people, and that the Attorney be directed to formulate a question
for the October ballot for an elective advisory hospital board of five
people. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. There was discussion as to whether the
board or committee should be appointed or elected. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
IX NEW BUSINESS - None
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. ASSESSOR. Mr. White reported that John Marshall, the former Assessor of
Palmer, is still interested in the position. He has received two fine
recommendations on Mr. Marshall from the auditor, Mr. Hedla, and Lester
Miller. He further stated that an assessor was now needed to negotiate
with the State Assessor and with A.S.H.A.. The Assembly concurred in
asking Mr. Marshall to come to Kodiak for an interview if Mr. White is
not able to go to Anchorage.
B. Highway Status. Mr. White reported that two representatives from the
Highway Department were in town to obtain right -of -way for the Otmeloi
Point Road,
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS - None
XII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Attest: /C. 7/ - /-Approved: j ) .,
Dougla G. , reston
Clerk /Treas rer
Wilton T. White
Borough Chairman
Item Assembly Action
TO: ALL DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
FROM: BOROUGH CLERK
SUBJ: ASSEMBLY MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1966
V -A Assembly concurred in State Division None required
of Lands performing aerial photography
in surveying proposed Otmeloi Point Road
V -B Attorney to reply to Chris Berg Inc.
letter requesting BOE hearing in line
with the previous legal determination,
and Secretary directed to give Attorney
the assessments on neighboring property.
V -C Attorney directed to submit opinion on Attorney to submit opinion
whether Baptist Mission is eligible for
tax exemption
VI -A Ordinance 66 -13 -0 rezoning Townsite
Blk 15 from R1 to Business adopted
in 2nd reading after public hearing
VI -B Permanent trailer court permit granted Staff to issue permit and follow up on
to Jack Brisbane on Lot 3, USS 3099, conditions being met
with various conditions
VI -C Ordinance 66 -15 -0 rezoning Airpark
Blk 4 from Unclassified to Business
adopted in 2nd reading after public
hearing
VI -D Erich Mueller request for exception
on Airpark Blk 4 Lot 8 withdrawn
VI -E Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance
66 -17 -0 adopted in 2nd reading after
public hearing
VIII -C Resolution 66 -29 -R setting 9/16 as
delinquent date for 1st half taxes
adopted
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY ACTION SUMMARY
VIII -A Resolution 66 -30 -R approving final
plat of Subdivision, USS 3098 Lot 29,
tabled pending recommendations of
Sanitarian
VIII -B Resolution 66 -31 -R approving final
plat of Subdivision, USS 3218, Lot Q,
adopted
VIII -D Resolution 66 -27 -R establishing
general personnel regulations and pay
schedule for Borough employees adopted
Action Needed by Administration
Attorney and Secretary to follow through
Ordinance to be posted
Ordinance to be posted
None required
Ordinance to be posted
Ordinance to be posted
VI -F Personnel Ordinance 66 -16 -0 adopted
in 2nd reading after public hearing
VII -A Tentative approval given to final plat None required
of Island Bay Subdivision, USS 3469, Units
1 -4, subject to recommendations of
Borough Engineer
Sanitarian to inspect and submit
recommendations
Plat to be recorded
NgRXXIMiiIKg Date to be advertised
None required
VIII -E Walter Shuravloff's taxes on Leite Mr. Shuravloff to be notified and
Addn Blk 6 Lot 12 vacated bookkeeper to follow through
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Item Assembly Action
ASSEMBLY ACTION SUMMARY — August 4, 1966 3
VIII -F Assembly directed Chairman to appoint Chairman and Attorney to follow through
Hospital Co mnittee Chairman to get
together a temporary advisory
hospital committee of 5 people, and
Attorney directed to formulate
question for October ballot for
elected board
X -A Assembly concurred in asking John
Marshall to come to Kodiak for
interview re Assessing position
if Chairman is unable to go to
Anchorage to meet with him
X -B Chairman reported two Highway
Department representatives were
in town to obtain right -of -way
for Otmeloi Point Rd
Action Needed by Administration
Chairman to follow through
None required