06/15/1967 RMKOI AIOIS 1 BOA0UGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING -- June 15, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom,
Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Acting Presiding Officer Norman Sutliff.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Wilton White, Borough Chairman Jim Barr
Donald Arndt Eldon Lester
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff
Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; David Ruskin, Attorney; Jim Stansbury,
Building Inspector; Ralph Valkama, Assessor; Sally Hendrix,
Secretary, taking minutes; and approx. 8 people in the audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Regular Meeting - 6/1/67. There were no additions or corrections, and minutes
were approved as written.
B. Special Meeting - 6/7/67. There was a question raised from the audience
concerning the gravel pits at Bells Flats. It was decided to take this up
later in the meeting. There were no other convents and minutes were approved
as written.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board - 6/12/67. The minutes were read. It was agreed to support the
school board in their pursuit to obtain more money from ASHA for the old school.
B. Zoning Commission - 6/7/67. There were no comments.
C. Ordinance Committee -- 6/6/67. There were no comments.
D. Hospital Board - 6/6/67. There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS •- CORRESPONDENCE -.- PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. Bells Flats - Garrison Village. The Chairman of the Council and two representatives
of Garrison Village said that they intend to incorporate as a city, and they
were concerned as to how the gravel pit located in their area was going to be
handled. They do not want their area torn up and they want to be able to obtain
gravel from the pit. It was explained that the Assembly had requested the
State Division of Lands to suggest a policy to the Borough on how to handle
the gravel pits. The Borough asked that the pits be limited to 3 to 5 acres;
that the gravel be available to everyone; that areas be used which are not
suitable for residential lots; and that restrictions be set up so that when
the gravel has been removed, the area' can be turned into a lake for recreational
purposes.
It was also brought out that the Assembly was under the impression that the
survey now being made for residential lots included the Garrison Village area,
but the approval of selection made by BLM to the State excluded the Garrison
Village lots, and so the Borough selection also necessarily excluded them. Mr.
White stated that he would call the State Division of Lands in order to
straighten this matter out. It was agreed that the Garrison Village people and
the Assembly would be notified of the outcome.
B. Rev. Richards re Money for Hospital Equipment. Rev. Richards stated that he
had heard that the Borough would be offering the necessary money to obtain
matching funds for the new hospital equipment. He wished to clarify this, since
a money -- raising campaign was being conducted for this money by the Health and
Welfare Council. Mr. White stated that the Borough is in a position to contri-
bute money toward this. Further discussion was postponed until later in the
meeting.
C. Letter from Health & Welfare Council re Psychologist. Letter was read stating
that the Council has been working on obtaining a resident clinical psychologist
and a visiting psychiatrist. It is the Council's understanding that the State
budget contains an allocation for these services. The Council will pursue this
matter and, if necessary, will submit a proposal to the Assembly at a future
date.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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VIII OLD BUSINESS - None
IX NEW BUSINESS
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Request for Permission to Build Utility Building on Lots 50 -53, Block 12,
Aleutian Homes Inc. Subdivision - DHUD - Case 176 -A.
1. Letter from Robert Pitts, DHUD
2. Opinion by David Ruskin
3. Objection from Marion Lynch
The three items were read. After some discussion, it was agreed to send
the case back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a public hearing
and decision as suggested by the Attorney. It was agreed that notices
should be sent immediately, and the hearing held at the next P &Z meeting
on June 28.
B. Resolution 67 -16 -R Approving Lot 13 -F, Replat of Lot 13 -B, USS 3100 -- Huey
Deville -- Case 158 --C. The Resolution was read and case reviewed. Mr.
Stansbury questioned the sewer requirements on the lbt. The statement on the
plat was read which obliged Mr. Deville to hook up to sewer and water lines
if a local improvement district is formed. After further discussion, Mr.
Arndt moved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that the Resolution be approved. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Recommendation from Zoning Commission on Request for Rezoning from 11-1 and
Unclassified to Busieess - Leite Addn B]k 1 Lots 3 -18, Bik 7 Lots 3 -24, All of
Blks 2 3 5, 6, 8, USS 3066 AB, All of Blk 1, Blk 2 Lots 1 -4 Urdahl Sub
(USS 2873 • Max Therkelsen (Case 175 -B). Recommendation that the rezoning not
be accomplished was read and minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting were
reviewed. The Assembly concurred in the Commission's recommendation.
A. Recommendation from Ordinance Committee re Penalty for Non-Filing of Personal
Property Tax Returns by City Residents. The Committee's recommendation that
individuals residing inside the City Limits be held personally liable for
penalty and interest on late personal property tax returns was read. After a
brief discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Chairman
direct the Borough Attorney to draw up an ordinance to cover this situation.
After further discussion, motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Availability of Funds for Hospital Equipment. The discussion begun earlier was
continued. Rev. Richards stated that $10,000 has been raised by the campaign,
and that a house to house canvass is scheduled for June 19. Mrs. Hajdu stated
that she was happy to see people raising money locally, instead of depending on
outside help. It was agreed that since the Borough has funds available, it will
offer to make up any funds falling short of the $18,000 goal, since the opportunity
to obtain matching funds should not be passed up. Rev. Richards stated that the
Health & Welfare Council and Hospital Board would appreciate this feeling of
security.
B. Hospital Staff Quarters. Mr. White suggested that they be financed either out
of general tax revenues or with money received from land sales after the survey
costs are paid.
C. 1967 -68 Budget. Mr. White presented the budget and discussion was held on
various items. He suggested using land sale monies for capital improvements.
Items suggested were the hospital staff quarters, the pioneer trails program,
and future land sales. A work session on the budget will be held on Thursday,
June 22, and a public hearing on June 26 or 27.
D. Hospital Bonds. Mr. Valkama presented computations he had made on methods of
paying off the bonds. If payments are made on the principle at the rate of
$30,000 per year for 10 years, this would pay up the principle. If this money
could then be invested at a 5% interest rate for five years, there would be
$505,000 available if the bonds were called after 15 years. This would make
the cost of the interest on the bonds only $14,000. If the bonds were not
called until after 20 years, and the interest rate on the investment could be
kept at 5 %, it would even be possible to pay the interest cost and come out
ahead. The Assembly concurred in investigating this possibility.
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS -- None
XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting as -dj. ed at 11:20 p.m. /I
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