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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - April 20, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom,
Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Chairman Wilton White.
II ROLL CALL
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Present Absent
Wilton T. White, Chairman
Donald Arndt
Ames Barr
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff
Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer
Also present: Attorney Dave Ruskin; Clerk Doug Preston; Assessor Ralph
Valkama; Assessing Clerk Jan Metzker; Building Inspector
Jim Stansbury; Zoning Commission Member Russ Williams;
School Supt. Ivor Schott; School Board Members Emil Norton,
Beverly Horn, Carl Rodli, Marian Johnson; Sally Hendrix,
Secretary, taking minutes; and several people in the audien
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 4/6/67.
There were no comments and minutes were approved as shown.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board - 4/10/67. Minutes were read without comment.
B. Zoning Commission - 4/12/67. There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. School Board re Budget. Mr. Norton explained that a special meeting had been
held since the joint meeting with the Assembly. The revised figures were
distributed to the Assembly. It was pointed out that the main reasons for
the increase over last year's budget were the vocational school and bond
payments. There is also an increase in number of teachers required and in
enrollment. It was explained that if all the monies requested from PL 815
funds and from the sale of the old school are received (these figures are
included in the supplemental budget), there could be a surplus of approximate
$50,000 in revenue received. If the correct amounts to be received can be
determined before the mill rate is set, it could then be reduced up to this
amount. The largest amount needed from local support would be $192,000. If .
the PL 815 and sale monies were received too late to reduce the mill rate,
the school board wished it to be used toward the new high school, the plans
for which are nea: completion. Mrs. Hajdu stated that she did not feel
a budget should be approved which included a surplus. Mr. White stated that
it would be possible to budget to include a future planned expenditure, but
that it would have to be a dedicated fund, not just a general purpose. After
further discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the main
Schbol Board budget for fiscal year 1967 -68 be approved as presented. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mrs. Hajdu then moved that the supple-
mental budget as presented by the School Board for the 1967 -68 fiscal year
be approved as presented with the proviso that any surplus over expenditures
revert to the Borough general fund. Mr. Barr agreed to second the motion if
it were revised. After some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu amended the motion to
read "any surplus over expenditures revert to the general fund," striking the
word "Borough." Mr. Barr did not agree to this, and Mr. Arndt then seconded
the motion. Mr. Sutliff did not think there should be any proviso attached,
as the School Board should decide where to spend the money. Mr. Rodli said
that it was the policy of the School Board to spend only what money was
necessary, and no more. He said that any surplus could be used for future
reduction of capital expense. He questioned the point of putting in the
proviso that any surplus revert to the general fund, since it would go there
automatically. Mrs. Hajdu did not feel that the Assembly should approve the
supplemental budget when it was out of balance, without a proviso to account
for the possible surplus funds. After further lengthy discussion, Mrs. Hajdu
withdrew her motion, with the concurrence of Mr. Arndt. Mr. Barr then moved,
seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that the Borough Assembly approve the School Board
supplementary budget for 1967 -68 with the understanding that this budget is
contingent upon receipt of Public Law 815 funds and the sale of the downtown
school property, and further that if this occurs in time to lower the mill
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rate, it will be done if not, the unbudgeted surplus revenue will be utilized
for reduction of school capital indebtedness or expenditures, and the
resulting surplus will remain in the general fund. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
B. Memo from P &Z re Expansion of Business District. The memo was read, requesting
that the Assembly take a second look at the proposed rezoning. Mr. Barr
suggested a joint meeting with the Zoning Commission to discuss the matter.
Mr. Sutliff felt that areas should be zoned however the people living in them
wanted them zoned. Mr. White did not feel that this would be a solution,
since it is the Borough's responsiblity to create a balanced zoning for the
entire community, and probably no individuals would ask for their property
to be zoned business. Mr. Sutliff also objected to people who have been here
only a few years attempting to rezone the town for people who have lived here
all their lives. After further discussion, it was agreed to hold a joint
meeting on Monday, April 24.
C. Letter from F. J. Keenan re Conditions`of Land Sale. The letter was read
asking whether the Borough wished the land sale contracts to be held open
until after the required improvements had been made, or if the restrictions
should be incorporated into the deeds, which would require enforcement after
the fact. It was agreed that the best approach would be to hold the deed
transfer up until the improvements had been made. A question was then raised
as to how an individual could finance construction of a house without having
title to the property. Mr. Ruskin suggested that the deed be placed in
escrow. He stated that no loan would be made if the individual intended to
take ten years to pay for the land, so that the land would have to be paid
for at the same time the house is constructed. Under these circumstances, he
felt that the bank might provide a loan if the deed were placed in escrow.
It was pointed out that even if the deed were issued, a loan could not be
obtained if the deed had restrictions in it. Mr. Stansbury commented that
at present the banks are not lending money to construct homes except on
lots inside the City that have .eewer and water. It was agreed that Mr. White
shbuld discuss with the banks and With the State the possibility of holding
the deed transfer up and placing the deeds in escrow until the improvements
are completed.
D. Sanitarian's Report. The report was perused by the Assembly members.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Exception to Parking Requirements Granted by the Zoning Commission to Ron
Bali for his Proposed Hotel Townsite Blk 18 Lot 19 (Case 155 -B). Mr. Barr
felt that this exception should not have been granted, since there is already
a serious parking problem in this area. Mr. Barr said that he would formally
appeal the decision, and that it could be discussed at the meeting on April
24. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that forcing compliance with the parking require-
ments dor the canneries also be discussed. The Assembly concurred. A
question was also raised as to which body was the correct one to sit as the
Board of Adjustment to hear the appeal.
VIII OLD BUSINESS
A. Vacation of Taxes on Boat Owned by George Naumoff of Port Lions. Memo from
Assessor was read explaining that this boat was totally destroyed by fire in
1966, and since Mr. Naumoff was disabled by the accident, it was
recommended that these taxes be forgiven. After a brief discussion, Mr.
Sutliff moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that these taxes be forgiven. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
IX NEW BUSINESS - None
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Community College for Kodiak. Mr. White reported that the Chamber of
Commerce had asked the Borough to adopt a resolution urging the establish-
ment of a community college under the sponsorship of the University of
Alaska. Mr. Norton spoke in favor of the idea, stating that over 50% of
Kodiak's high school graduates go to college, and that they, as well as
the teachers in town, could use the facilities. After further discussion,
Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mr. Sutliff, that the Assembly go on record as
favoring continuation of efforts to establish a community college in Kodiak.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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D.
Report on Hospital Bond Sale Progress. Mr. Preston reported that an offer
had been received from Bache & Co. at 4.80. Mr. Sassara will formalize
the offer and it will be presented at the next meeting. - Thi is-a-15 -year
eall---benel The money would be available by May 15 and will be
put into a deposit account where it would draw interest.
Other Progress on Hospital. Mr. Britten from the Baptist Mission Head-
quarters in New York was in town and had promised a reply on the exchange
of land with the Mission within two weeks. If the Society will not agree
on the exchange, it was agreed that the Borough would purchase the required
portion of USS 1822 from the Mission, and would then sell the Borough lots
intended for the exchange. The hospital plans are progressing, and Mr.
Olsen will meet with the Hospital Board on April 21. The water requirements
had been discussed with the City Manager, and it was agreed that the most
logical approach for the water line would be through East Addition. The
hospital lot and USS 3511 could be annexed to the City. The Mission has
expressed agreement in the annexation. A solution must be found for the
sewer line.
Jackson Trailer Court. Mr. White reported that the Jackson house known as
the "Eaton House" had been condemned as uninhabitable. Some progress had
also been made on moving the trailers which were not on the sewer system.
May 15 is the deadline for all trailers to be on the system or out of the
court. The problem of an adequate water line still exists. Part of the
water supply is still provided by over- theground hoses which froze during
the winter.
ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
A'1'1'EST: APPROVED:
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Dougla G. eston Wilton T. White
Clerk/Treas er Chairman