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02/02/1967 RMKoDI K SLAAill ORCWH ! 9 7 f' REGULAR ASSEMBLY MEETING - February 2, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER Presiding Officer Lester called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroan, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Wilton White, Borough Chairman Norman Sutliff Eldon Lester Donald Arndt James Barr Mts. Jo Hajdu Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; Ralph Valkama, Assessor, Dave Ruskin, Attorney; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Rev. Childs, Hospital Board Chairman; Zoning Commission Members Russ Williams and John Welch; Sam Best, Chairman Ordinance Committee; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and approx. 10 in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - January 19, 1967 Mr. Lester moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the minutes be accepted as shown. Carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINUTES A. Zoning Commission -• January 25, 1967 B. Hospital Board - January 18, 1967 There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Mr. Schott re Authorization to Proceed Under P.L. 815 and CFA Planning Grant Letter from Mr. Schott was read, and he explained the application for P.L. 815 funds wh'r' yould aid in the construction of the elementary school addition. Mrs. Hajdu mdde a motion that Mr. Schott be named as the agent for the Borough to complete the forms required for the application of P.L. 815 funds. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Schott then explained the application for CFA funds to cover the cost of architect's plans for the new high school. These funds will have to be paid back at the time the school is built. The resolution accompanying the applica- tion was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the resolution be assigned the next consecutii number and adopted. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Dave Ruskin re Borough Support of Trans - Pacific Route Through Anchorage Mr. Ruskin reported that he had received a telephone call from the Kenai Borough Attorney asking if the Kodiak Island Borough would be willing to support a request that Anchorage be made a stop on the air route to Hawaii. This would assist Kenai Borough in the promotion of a market for fish products. Mr. Barr moved that the Attorney be instructed to write a letter supporting a Trans Pacific route through Anchorage. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Letter from Grey Nuns re Living Quarters at New Hospital Letter was read for information purposes only and will be taken up by the Hospital Board. D. Letter from Claude Hoffman re Kupreanof Straits Letter was read regarding possible survey and re- subdivision. This area could be included eventually in a land sale. Chairman suggested that the survey be accomplished at such t.'me as it can be accomplished most economically. E. Letter from Kris Lethin, Director of Local Affairs Agency Letter was read concerning the postponement of the Port Lions boundary commission hearings, and the addition of Borough powers. Mrs. Hajdu requested that a letter be directed to Mr. Lethin concerning the best approach for the Borough to take for police and fire protection outside the City Limits. ASSaMBLi APING L Febni February 2 F. Sanitarian's Report for Month of January Excerpts were read. The Sanitarian must now also act as seafood sanitarian for the Aleutian Chain. Chairman reported that the Borough has written to the District Health Office recommending an individual to be hired as Seafood Sanitarian. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Request for Permanent Trailer Park Permit, USS 3099 Lot 3, Chuck Powell (Case 99 -C) Recommendations were read from the Sanitarian, Borough Engineer, Zoning Commission, and Building Inspector. Mr. Barr moved that the permanent trailer park permit be approved, and a public hearing held on it. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. Meeting was recessed and public hearing declared open. Mr. Chandler objected to the lack of a fence between the Powells and his property, stating that people from the court trespass in his yard. After further discussion, the hearing was closed and the meeting reconvened. After more discussion as to whether a permanent permit should be issued with certain dates stipulated for completion of improvements, or a temporary permit should be issued until the necessary improvements are completed which would allow a permanent status, Mr. Barr suggested that the decision be left up to Mr. Powell. Mr. Barr made a motion that the case be tabled until such time as Mr. Powell is able to present a complete plan for a permanent court, or he submits a request for a temporary court permit. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Ordinance 67 -2 -0 Amending Zoning Ordinance to Include Service Recreational Uses in Any district - Second Reading Ordinance was read. Mr. Barr moved for its adoption in the second reading. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Meeting was recessed and public hearing held without any comments. Meeting was reconvened and motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Ordinance 67 -3 -0 Amending Code to Provide for Exchange of Borough Lands Ordinance was read. Mr. Barr moved for its adoption in the second reading. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu. Meeting was recessed and public hearing held without any comments. Meeting was reconvened and motion carried by unanimous roll c &11 vote. D. Ordinance 67 -4 -0 Creating Civil Defense Organization Ordinance was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption in the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. Meeting was recessed and public hearing held without any comments. Meeting was reconvened and it was mentioned that this organization will be combined with the present City one. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Final Decision on Adoption of Ordinance 66 - - Rezoning Baranof Heights Addition #2 - Baranof Heights Inc. (Case 135 -C) The comprehensive zoning plan submitted by Baranof Heights was studied, and Mr. Savoie's letter of objection was read. Mr. Best explained the zoning plan, which provided for R-3 on the resevoir side of the present subdivision, and R -2 on the side toward Lilly Lake. There was a lengthy discussion, during which Mr. Barr requested that more playground area be provided for. Mr. Best stated that some of the easement areas could be used for playgrounds. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion that the motion previously made for adoption of the ordinance be lifted from the table. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion to adopt ordinance tied by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester •- Yes; Mr. Arndt - No; Mr. Barr -- No; Mrs. Hajdu - Yes. A five - minute recess was called while determination was made as to whether weighted vote could be used to carry the motion. Attorney Ruskin determined that under AS 07 20.070 the weighted vote may be exercised in planning and zoning matters. Mr. Lester stated that he wished to exercise his weighted vote. Motion to adopt ordinance was therefore carried. Mrs. Hajdu requested that Baranof Heights submit a rezoning request for their land included on the zoning plan plat. Mr. Best agreed. ASPEI LY' IN(d - Feb tar? 2 1 7 3 B. Proposals from State Division of Lands for Subdivision of Monashka Bay Area (Case 170 -A) Recommendation from Zoning Commission in favor of plat containing 118 lots was read. After some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved to accept the plat containing 118 lots. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Ordinance Committee and Zoning Commission Recommendations on Amendments to Zoning Ordinance, Residential :'fines Recommendations were reviewed. After a brief discussion, Mr. Barr moved that the Attorney be requested to draw up an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the recommendations of the Ordinance Committee at their meeting of January 10, 1967. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Recommendations for Legal Action to Remove Trailer - Lillian Shuravloff, USS 3066 Bik 2 Lot 5 Memo from Building Inspector recommending legal action was read. Owner had failed to comply with all Sanitarian's requests. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the Attorney be directed to take legal action as requested by the Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled by Zoning Commission on February 8 on Proposed Expansion of Business District Notice was read for information only. VIII OLD BUSINESS - None IX NEW BUSINESS A. Assessor re Data Processing. Assessor presented two proposals from the new data processing firm which will take over the Borough's data processing. The Assessor recommended the second proposal, which will greatly improve the present system and will cut mailing costs. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the Assessor's recommendation for Proposal No. 2 be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Surplus Property Program. Assembly concurred in requesting that a resolution be prepared enabling the Borough to participate in the State program. X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Tax Advisory Committee. Chairman reported that the Assessor is now in the process of organizing an advisory committee to assist him in determining property assessments. The committee is to be composed of as great a cross section of the people as possible. It was also agreed that the villages should have a voice in the determination of their assessments. It was suggested that each village be invited to send a representative to Kodiak to meet with the committee, and that possibly Mr. Valkama could travel to the villages. It was agreed that the committee should keep minutes of their meetings. XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS A. Building Permits for Outlying Areas. Mr. Stansbury brought up this matter. It was agreed that everyone should be requested to file building permits as a matter of information, but that common sense must be used in the application of the Building Code to these areas. It was suggested that a minimum value be set below which building permits would not be required. XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Douglas Clerk/h' .sure on ,L,L Wilton T. White Borough Chairman