06/01/1967 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - June 1, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Presiding Officer Lester in the
Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
Present
Wilton T. White, Chairman
Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer
Donald Arndt
James Barr
Norman Sutliff
Absent
Mrs. Jo Hajdu (excused).
Also Present: Doug Preston, Clerk:, Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Ivor
Schott, Supt. of Schools; Ethi.l Norton, School Board President;
Dick Berg, Planning Commission Chairman; Sally Hendrix,
Secretary, taking minutes; and approximately 10 people in the
audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Regular Meeting - 5/18/67
B. Special Meeting - 5/29/67
There were no comments.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board Special Meeting - 5/18/67. Minutes were read. There were no
comments.
B. Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - 5/24/67. There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. School Board re Temporary Funds Due to Nara- Receipt of P.L. 874 Funds. Mr.
Schott and Mr. Norton explained the need for a loan of $36,000 from the
Borough in order to meet the June payroll. The funds with which the loan will
be repaid are expected about 45 days after completion of the School Board audit.
It was agreed that the Borough would obtain a loan and in turn loan this money
to the School Board, to be paid back within 60 days. The School Board agreed
to pay the interest on the loan. Mr. Schott stated that it is the village
schools which have caused the delay in receipt of fluids. Mr. White objected
to the Borough's having to accept these schools without proper funds being
provided for them by the Government. He suggested that the Borough should
receive 50 percent of the raw fish tax rather than the 20 percent which is now
received. The remaining tax monies are used for State purposes. Mr. Schott
agreed that the Federal government pays only enough to cover the operating
expenses for the schools, and nothing for capital improvements. After further
discussion, the Attorney read Emergency Ordinance No. 67 -10-EO providing for
the Borough loan to the School Board of $36 Mr. Barr moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Arndt. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Mr. Stone of Baptist Mission re Unused Mission Land. The purpose of the
discussion was to decide what part of the Mission property is necessary to its
operation and therefore tax exempt. Mr. Stone felt that only the lots which
had been declared surplus to their needs and were being sold, should be taxed,
and that all of the remaining property is necessary to the operation and exempt.
It was agreed that all of the property below the State Highway is definitely
necessary to the Mission for its operation. It was suggested that discussion
of the land above the Highway be tabled until December so that it can be seen
what it will be used for. After further discussion, Mr. Barr moved, seconded
by Mr. Sutliff, that all that portion of U.S. Surveys 1822 and 2843 lying to
the Southeast of the State Highway be declared as necessary for the operation
of the Mission, with the exception of the six lots in the above surveys which
have been subdivided. Mr. Sutliff felt that the portion of USS 2843 above the
Highway should be included as exempt, since it is part of the Mission water
system, and Mr. Stone said it will be used for that purpose as long as possible.
However, the other Assemblymen wished to include that portion in the delayed
decision. Mr. Barr added to his motion, with the permission of Mr. Sutliff,
that those properties of the Mission lying Northwest of the Highway be decided
upon at the first meeting in December. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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C. Letter from VFW re Recreational Site at Monashka Bay. Mr. Berg explained that
instead of re-- locating in town, the VFW wished to construct a skeet and trap
range and lodge near the old ship on Monashka Bay. They would provide a full
time live - -in caretaker. They would like to obtain a 25 --year lease for about
30 acres. The area does not appear to be a highly desirable residential area.
Mr. White explained that this area has not yet been surveyed by BLM, and so
the Borough would only be getting tentative approval on the land when it is
selected. Mr. White felt that the best arrangement would be for the VFW to
lease the land from the State with the concurrence of the Borough. The State
is making plans for a picnic area at the head of Monashka Bay which would fit
in well with the VFW site. After further discussion, Mr. Sutliff moved,
seconded by Mr. Barr, that the Aasembly concur with the VFW proposed recreation
site at Monashka Bay. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Letter from Claud Hoffman of State Division of Lands re Special Meeting on
June 7. The letter was read explaining that there is to be a lands meeting in
Port Lions on June 6 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. White suggested that Mr. Valkama attend
the meeting as a representative of the Borough. It was decided that the
meeting with the Assembly on June 7 would be more convenient at 11:30 a.m.
than at 10:00, if it is agreeable with the State. It would be a luncheon meeting.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Recommendation from Zoning Commission re Construction of Utility Building -
Aleutian Homes, Inc. Subdivision,, Block 12, Lots 50 - - DHUD (Case 176 -A).
Recommendation was read suggesting that the building be allowed under Section
X - - -B of the Zoning Ordinance as a building for public use. The minutes of the
Zoning Commission meeting were reviewed. Mr. Barr agreed with the recommenda-
tion. He also felt that the building could be allowed as an accessory building
to the project. Attorney Ruskin was of the opinion that the building would
not perform a public function, and had previously written an opinion that the
building would not be considered an accessory building as outlined in the
Ordinance. Mr. Sutliff felt that the warehouse is necessary, and that the
suggested site is a good one, but that the building should not be permitted
there unless a way can be found to allow it under the ordinance, nr untescs thra
property can be rezoned. Mr. Lester felt that this property might be improved
by the construction of the building. Mr. White reported that he had spoken to
Mr. Crittenden and Mr. Emma.l, and that Mr. Stockton had spoken to Mr. Pitts in
California, and that they had all agreed that the building should not be
erected in violation of the local ordinances. Mr. White also felt that the
project logically should have such a building, but that no provision had been
made for it in the zoning of the project. Mr. Stansbury stated that there is
properly zoned property available in the City, but that DHUD wants to use their
own property, rather than leasing or buying any other lots. Mr. Barr suggested
that the building be permitted under Section 11• --A -8 of the Ordinance, which
allows Federal, State or local government enterprises in any zone unless it
specifically prohibits them, after proper notice and public hearing by the
Zoning Commission. After further discussion, Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by
Mr. Arndt, that the Assembly go on record as having no objection to allowing
the building to be located on the suggested Site #2, if the Borough Attorney
can find a legal way to allow it, and if there is no objection from the people
living nearby. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Recommendation from Zoning Commission re Use of Triplex as Temporary Dormitory
for Vocational School Students - East Addition Block 38 Lots 7 & 8 - Dewitt
Fields (Case 12 -B). Memo from P &Z was read recommending that this building be
permitted to be used as a dormitory under Section X -B of the ordinance as a
public use. The P &Z minutes of this item were also read. Mr. Ruskin stated
that this could not qualify under Section X -B since the building is not
publicly owned. However, it was decided that the students could be housed
there under the definition of a boarding house, if no more than five sleeping
rooms are used, and there are not more than 15 boarders. Boarding houses are
permitted in R - 3 zones, and thAse lots were granted an exception as R-3 in 1965.
It was instructed that Mr. Fields be so notified.
VIII OLD BUSINESS -- None
IX NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Borough Control of Private Sewer Systems. Mr. White explained
that the Borough/City Engineer has suggested that the Borough pass an ordinance
which will set standards for the construction of private sewer systems in the
Borough in order to prevent inferior installations. Mr. Jones obtained a copy
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of the Anchorage ordinance and feels that Kodiak should adopt a similar
ordinance appropriate for it, using the Anchorage ordinance as a guide. Mr.
Ruskin commented that there is a large part of the Anchorage ordinance which
is not appropriate for Kodiak. Mr. White suggested that the ordinance be
studied by the Ordinance Committee.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT None
XI ASSEMBLY COMINTS
A. Psychologist. Mr. Barr reported that Rev. Childs had inquired on the status of
obtaining a psychologist for Kodiak. He understood that the State would
appropriate some money, and that the City and Borough would have to supply the
remaining amount necessary. Dr. Johnson has expressed a great need for a
psychologist or psychiatrist for Kodiak. Mr. Lester spoke against the idea.
Mr. White suggested that the Health and Welfare Council present a proposal to
the Assembly.
B. Salary for Chairman or Borough Manager Plan. Mr. White stated that the question
of a salary for the Borough Chairman position had been brought up at the last
meeting, and that although he personally did not wish to draw a salary, an
amount should be provided in the budget in case it would be required by the
new chairman. The Assembly concurred in this, and it was also suggested that
the question of the Borough Manager Plan be placed on the October ballot.
XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Dougia . G. ston
Cler as er
APPROVED:
ton T. to
Borough Chairman