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08/04/1966 RM0 0 1 .f 9 r1 } `� e 3 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 I) 7) 1 1 1 9 ASSEMBLY MEETING - August 4, 1966 2 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. 9 1 1 ,1 9 ASSEMBLY MEETING - August 4, 1966 C. Resolution 66 -29 -R Setting Dates on Which Taxes Become Delinquent 3 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 7 9 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