11/17/1966 RMI CALL TO ORDER
II ROLL CALL
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
REGULAR MEETING - November 17, 1966
Presiding Officer Lester called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Magistrate's
Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
Present Absent
Wilton White, Borough Chairman None
Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer
Donald Arndt
James Barr
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff
Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk (arrived after Hospital Board Meeting);
Ralph Valkama, Assessor; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector;
Harry Carter, District Sanitarian; Sally Hendrix, Secretary,
taking minutes; and approximately 20 people in the audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - November 3, 1966
Mrs. Hajdu moved that the minutes be accepted as shown. Seconded by Mr. Barr and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. Zoning Commission - November 9, 1966
Mr. Hansen, Commission Chairman, outlined the zoning changes recommended by
the Commission. Mr. Barr pointed out that ASHA will have to be contacted in
order to change the R -3 area within the Urban Renewal Project to Business. He
further suggested that the area above Tagura Road presently zoned industrial
should remain industrial, rather than be zoned business, so that canneries
located there can expand shoreward. It was agreed that here in Kodiak there
is a fine line between Industrial and Business, since supplies and services
for boats must be located in the Industrial zone near the water. Mr. Barr
suggested that Mr. Best's Commission work on re- defining Business and
Industrial zones. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the proposed Business area be
continued on out to Spruce Cape. The concensus of opinion was that the
recommendations are a good step in the right direction.
B. Ordinance Committee - November 15, 1966
Minutes were read, and there were no comments.
C. School Board - November 14 and 16, 1966
Mrs. Hajdu requested that the School Board be notified in writing that 07,000
was deducted from their budget at the time it was approved by the Assembly,
and this amount was not included in the finally approved budget.
In regard to the proposed new high school, Mr. Norton explained that when the
Borough obtains the land near the new vocational school, south of the present
high school, the Board will ask consideration to construct the new high school
there in 1970. They are now discussing a new bond issue on it. Mr. White
stated that the Borough is acquiring this land solely for the purpose of
constructing the new high school there.
Mr. Norton also explained that the State is reimbursing the Board for its
over - expenditures on salaries.
Mr. Norton stated that the new elementary school will probably open on Monday,
November 21. The inspection and formal acceptance must still take place. The
Borough must then appaove the final acceptance.
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. T. T. Jackson. Chairman reviewed the action taken by the Assembly on
November 3, and read the Attorney's letter requiring certain actions of
Mr. Jackson so that legal action would not be taken against him. A report
from Wright and Welborn on the construction of the second sewer line was read.
Mr. Carter's report and recommendations were read.
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a.SEMBLY MEETING - November 19 1966
Mr. Stansbury reported verbally that none of the four requirements set forth
by the Assembly and listed in the Attorney's letter had been accomplished.
Mr. Jackson stated that he had turned the required as -built plans over to
his attorney; that the fire hydrants were being unloaded from the ship
presently in port; and that there was more fill to be put into the pond.
It was determined that the construction of the second sewer line will
eliminate the problems of the trailers which are presently not on a line,
except for one which can be reversed in position. Mr. Welborn stated that
it will take a week to 10 days to complete the second sewer line and hook up
the remaining trailers. Mr. Carter stated that until the line is completed,
constant disinfectation must be provided for the trailers on inadequate systems.
Mr. Jackson reported that 47 trailers are now at the court, and 45 are
occupied. His present understanding is that he may place and occupy up to
50 trailers in the court, and the Assembly concurred. The Assembly requested
a progress report in two weeks, and agreed to advise the Attorney to hold off
on any legal action at this time.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Amended Ordinance 66 -23 -0 Rezoning Baranof Heights Blk 5 Lots 4 -7 from R -2 to
R -3 - Baranof Heights, Inc. •Case 163 -A)
Ordinance was read. Mr. Barr moved for adoption of Amended Ordinance 66 -23 -0.
Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Meeting was recessed and public hearing declared upon.
Objection to the rezoning by Walter Kraft was read. There were no further
comments and public hearing was closed. After brief discussion, motion carried
by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Sutliff - Yes; Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Barr -
Yes; Mr. Arndt - No; Mr. Lester - Yes.
VII OLD BUSINESS
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A. Recommendation from Sanitarian on Unpermitted Trailer, USS 3099, Lot 22,
Walt Nestell
Case was reviewed. After discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved that the Borough Attorney
be directed to initiate legal action against Mr. Nestell. Seconded by Mr. Barr
and carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Discussion of Central Treasury. Letter from Mr. Hedia was read. The
possibility of having one large fund which could be invested, rather than
several small funds, even including City funds, was discussed. Assembly
concurred in requesting that Mr. Preston prepare a resume of Mr. Hedla's
suggestions and distribute it to the Assembly, School Board, and Hospital
Board, and then arrange a special meeting for the three bodies to discuss the
matter.It was further agreed that a visit from Mr. Hedia would not be required
at this time.
VIII NEW BUSINESS - None
IX CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. New Assessor. Mr. White introduced Ralph Valkama, Borough Assessor. The
Assessing Clerk position is still open.
B. Visit from Dr. Tower. Chairman discussed various health matters with Dr.
Tower of the Regional Health Office when she was in town.
C. Hospital. Rev. Childs reported on progress of the Hospital Board and stated
that the most urgent problem was getting title to the land. An exchange of
land with the Baptist Mission has been agreed upon in order for the Borough to
obtain all of the desired lot above the highway for the hospital. Water will
be a great problem, although sewer should not be. ANS has been asked for
possible additional funds for beds for native patients.
D. Bells Flats. Mr. Halibeck and Mr. Hoffmann of the State Division of Lands
will be in town on November 21 and 22 to discuss Bells Flats.
E. Reversionary Clause. Mr. White suggested the possibility of classifying a
portion of the lots in each land sale for building homes only, and not for
specdlation. He stated that the Borough will continue pushing to open up more
land, including the Pillar Creek, Chiniak, and Anton Larsen areas, as well as
Bells Flats and the City Hillside.
X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
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ASSEMBLY MEETING - November 17, 1966
A. Kodiak Bible Chapel Exception. There was a discussion on the non - legality of
the exception granted to the Kodiak Bible Chapel to construct a church in an
R -2 zone in Baranof Heights. Mr. Barr pointed out that the probable intent of
the Zoning Ordinance was for churches to be allowed in all residential zones.
Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the Bible Chapel be informed that the exception is
invalid and that they must request a rezoning.
B. Chris Berg Apartments. Status report was requested from the Building Inspector.
C. Trailer Courts. A resume on the status of the various trailer courts was
requested from the Building Inspector.
D. Hospital Site Survey. Mr. Barr stated that it is unethical for professional
surveyors to submit dollar bids on surveys. Mr. White and Mr. Preston
explained that the Borough had only requested "proposal" and not "bid"
information in order to determine budget requirements. There was further
discussion on what should be included in the survey.
E. Elementary School Sewer and Water. There was discussion on the acceptance of
the sewer and water line. Mr. Barr thought that it should be inspected by a
member of the Borough staff. It was agreed that it is now too late for an
inspection to be made.
XI ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Dougla eston
Clerk /Treasurer
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APPROVED: „ J ,I 1JC• ( Lj .
Wilton T. White
Borough Chairman