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04/20/1967 RM1 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 9 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 issittatmituni3 - April (0,119d7 9 1 2 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. XI XI ASSEMBLY MEETING - April 20, 1967 3 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: ct 4h -� 9 Dougla G. eston Wilton T. White Clerk/Treas er Chairman