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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - August 3, 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 Presiding Officer Lester.
II ROLL CALL
Present
Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman
Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer
Donald Arndt
James Barr
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff
Also present: Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Roy Madsen, Attorney;
Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and approx. 25
people in the audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Absent
Doug Preston, Clerk (vacation)
A. Regular Meeting - 7/29/67. There were no additions or corrections and minutes
were approved as received.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. P &Z Special Meeting - 7/17/67
B. P &Z, No Quorum - 7/26/67
C. P &Z Regular Meeting - 7/28/67
There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. Mr. Henley re Cutting of Timber on Lease. Letter from Area Forester requesting
Borough approval of Mr. Henley's request was read. Mr. Henley explained that
he would have to clear some timber to be able to use his lots at all. After
some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr.Arndt, that Mr.
Henley's request to obtain permission to saw timber on his lease for his own
use or for resale be granted. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
Borough will so advise the Area Forester.
Mr. Henley also stated that a Japanese firm is interested in timber in the
Chiniak area. A representative will be here at the end of August to determine
if there is enough timber available to interest them. Mr. Henley will bring
this matter before the Assembly again if an offer is received from the Japanese
firm.
There was also some discussion about the proposed timbering on Afognak. Mr.
White stated that Kodiak is concerned about protecting the streams in that area,
and so forth. Mrs. Hajdu stated that she had attended the meeting held with
the Forestry Service, and a resolution was passed that the local community
be informed as to these plans.
B. Recommendation from P &Z re Pillar Creek Gravel Sale. Recommendation that gravel
sale be denied and area set aside for recreation purposes instead was read.
Mr. Barr suggested that the gravel sale at least be held up until a determina-
tion is made on the area under the Comprehensive Plan. He felt that if the
area is determined undesirable for a gravel sale, that the State site which is
already there should be asked to leave. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the State
be advised to postpone this sale. Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that
the State Division of Lands be informed that the Borough Assembly stands
opposed to the Pillar Creek gravel sale at this time and recommends that
immediate needs be taken from Bells Flats. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance 67 -11 -0 Amending Penalty for Non - Filing and Payment of Personal Prop-
erty Taxes. Mr. Barr made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sutliff, that the
ordinance be adopted. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened.
Mr. Jackson asked that the ordinance be explained. Mr. White stated that its
purpose was to set a penalty for those people living inside the City Limits who
do not file on their personal property tax. The Borough Code previously provided
a penalty for those living outside of the City. A question was raised as to
whether people living on Federal land were exempt from taxes. It was explained
that only those living within a Military Reserve are tax exempt. All others
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living within the confines of the Borough, whether or not the land has been
selected by the Borough, must pay taxes. There were no further comments and
the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
B. Ordinance 67 -15 -0 Approving 1967 -••68 Budget. The ordinance was read. It was
pointed out that the supplementary budget had been eliminated from the ordinance
in error. Mr. Madsen suggested that the ordinance be amended to include the
supplementary budget and re- advertised for public hearing at the next meeting.
The figures in the supplementary budget were read by Mrs. Hajdu. Mrs. Hajdu
moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the ordinance be amended to include the
supplementary budget. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Ordinance 67 -12 -0 Rezoning Lots 1 & 20, Block 2, Leite Addition from R -1 to
Business Requested by Max Therkelsen (Case 102- - -D). The ordinance was read.
A letter of objection from the nearby property owners was perused by the
Assembly. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the ordinance be
adopted. The meeting was recessed and public hearing opened. Mr. Youngblood,
Mr. Beukers, and Mr. Bolden spoke against the rezoning. They feel that the
area should remain completely residential and complained of the nuisances
caused by the businesses there. Mr. Bolden thought that this would be spot
zoning. Mrs. Therkelsen stated that she understood it would not be considered
spot zoning. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed and
meeting reconvened. Mr. Madsen stated that taking into consideration the area
and the previous use of the property, this would not be considered spot zoning.
Mr. Barr stated that a precedent had been set when the Assembly was firm in
denying Mr. Holman permission to rebuild. He pointed out that the ordinance
had been written so that as businesses fall into disuse, they may not be
re- established so that the area will finally become residential. After further
discussion, motion was defeated by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Ordinance 67-13-0 Rezoning Lots 4 - -8, Block 33, East Addition, and Lots i•6, 11,
20-28 of Block 1, Townsite Addition from Industrial to Business - Request by
Property Owners and P &Z (Case 117. -C). The ordinance was read. Mr. Sutliff
moved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that the ordinance be adopted. The meeting was
recessed and public hearing opened. Mr. Fuller stated that since he submitted
the petition of request, several others had asked to join in. He also pointed
out that the lots were not large enough to allow for the setbacks required in
industrial zones, but Mr. Barr stated that as long as industries were cannery
oriented, setback requirements were less. There were no other comments and
the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. After brief discussion by the
Assembly, motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Ordinance 67 -14 -0 Rezoning Part of USS 1396 from Unclassified to Business ---
Re. uested by Baranof Hei • is Inc. (Case 178-A). The ordinance was read and
map studied. It was pointed out that this area was contiguous to a business
zone and near other businesses. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that
the ordinance be adopted. Mrs. Hajdu stated that the area has businesses on
both sides and that it is logical to officially rezone it. Mr. Barr did not
feel that this is a good area for business and did not think it wise to expand
the business area. The meeting was recessed and public hearing opened. There
were no comments from the audience and hearing was closed and meeting reconvened.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Barr - No Mr. Sutliff - No;
Mr. Arndt -- Yes; Mrs. Hajdu w. Yes, Mr. Lester - Yes.
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Recommendation from P &Z re Permanent Designation of Streets. The recommendation
that the suggested names be used for new streets in future subdivisions was
read. The Assembly concurred with this recommendation.
B. Request for Extension of Time to Complete Utilities or Post Bond for Final Plat
of Island Bay Subdivision, USS 3469, Units 1-4 Karluk Land Co. (Case 108 -B).
It was reported that the State had extended the deadline for payment of the
land to August 8. A representative of Karluk Land Co. is to come to Kodiak
by that date to discuss their plans for the land with the Borough. It was
suggested that the plat be given a temporary extension until it was determined
whether the payment had been made. After further discussion, Mr. Barr moved,
seconded by Mr. Arndt, that a temporary extension until August 9, 1967, be
granted, and that an attempt be made to arrange a meeting with representatives
of the Karluk Land Co. prior to that date. Motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
ASS IB MELT'II iG 1 August 3 11 9 a 1 / 3
C. Resolution 67• -21-R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision, USS 3098, Lots 17A and
17B - Clinton Rosengren (Case 46 -A). The resolution was read and plat studied.
Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the resolution be adopted.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Resolution 67- -22 -•R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision Erskine Subdivision,
Block 7, Lots 54, 55, and 153 Neil Sargent (Case 1•-G3. The resolution was
read and plat studied. Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that the
resolution be adopted. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Recommendation from P &Z re Request for Rezoning from Industrial and Unclassified
to R-2, Part of Tract R, USS 3218 (Kilarney Hills Subdivision) •- St. Mary's
Catholic Church (Case 126 -D). The recommendation was read and map studied.
After some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved to follow the recommendation of the
Planning & Zoning Commission and ask the Attorney to draw up an ordinance for
a rezoning as requested. Motion seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
VIII OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution 67- 23 - - -R Authorizing Annexation of Hospital Property. The resolution
was read. Mr. White stated that the water and sewer problems had been discussed
with the Engineer from Tryck, Nyman and Hayes and that his recommendation was
awaited. Mr. Madsen explained that the previous annexation procedure had been
found invalid due to incorrect advertising, but that since only two property
owners were involved who are both in favor of iie annexation, the Borough and
the Baptist Mission, that the City can accomplish the annexation by ordinance.
Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the resolution be adopted. Mrs.
Hajdu stated that she thought the City should state in the ordinance their
intent of putting water and sewer into the area. Mr. White did not feel that
this was necessary. Mr. Barr stated that he could not understand why the City
would not wish to formalize these plans, since it was their intention to carry
them out. After considerable discussion on this matter, motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
B. Authorization of Tax Adjustments. Memo from Dolly Hansen, Cashier/Bookkeeper,
was read requesting that the adjustments presented be approved. Reasons for
adjustments were unable to locate individuals, Military exemptions incorrectly
taxed, people now deceased, and that the individuals taxed have never owned
the property. Mr. Sutliff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the tax
adjustments be authorized for the auditor and that they be listed and attached
to the minutes. The list was then reviewed item by item and found to be
correct. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Setting of Special Meeting re Borough Manager, Roads, Recreation Areas and Fire
Protection. After brief discussion, Wednesday, August 9, was set as a date for
a work session to discuss these matters.
IX NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization of Order for New Safe. Mr. White explained that this was not
necessary since the safe was in the budget. It is needed for tax records and
because the present safe has become too small.
B. Forgiveness of Taxes for Walter Shuravaloff, Leite Addition Block 6. Lot 12.
The Assessor's recommendation that these taxes be forgiven was read. Mrs.
Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Assessor's recommendation
be adopted. Mr. Barr questioned whether in such cases there would be a way
for such individuals to be forgiven their taxes during their lifetime, but later
a lien filed for back taxes, since the State holds a lien on the property. Mr.
Barr moved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, to table action on the original motion to
permit further study. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. In the meantime,
Mr. Shuravaloff is to be informed that he will not have to pay these taxes.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT -- None
V C. Mr. Jackson re Trailer Court. Mr. Jackson asked why the Assembly did not wish
to lift the restriction of having the court closed by attrition, since the
Sanitarian had reported favorably on the court, and had tested the sewer system
and found nothing wrong. Also he has met the four requirements previously
set by the Assembly. All the trailers not on the main sewer system have been
either removed or vacated except two which are on septic tanks which the
Sanitarian says are satisfactory. Mr. Jackson stated he hadn't yet gotten to
the second fire plug, but that one was working and the Fire Chief said that
there is adequate fire protection since this connection is within 400 feet of
all the trailers. i4r. Jackson said the Trailer Park Ordinance does not require
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two fire plugs. He also said that the Borough Engineer has a set of plans for
the court. He said that the reports of the Building Inspector and the
Sanitarian are conflicting. After considerable discussion, it was decided that
the Court should be inspected by the Borough Engineer and a report written by
him. If the requirements of the ordinance have been met, then a permanent
permit can be issued. It was pointed out that the Sanitarian has to be out of
town very frequently on cannery inspections. Mr. White said that attempts were
still being made to obtain a seafood sanitarian.
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
A. Procedure. The attorney was questioned on various procedures of voting, etc.
He determined that the Alaska Statutes require the final vote on ordinances
and resolutions to be accomplished by roll call, and in order to pass must
be voted on favorably by a majority of the Assembly which is three members.
The method and purpose of a weighted vote by the City Councilmen was explained.
The Borough Chairman has veto powers which he could exercise on an ordinance
any time during the thirty days it takes for it to become effective. He could
veto a resolution by not signing it. The Chairman's veto could be
overruled by a 2/3 vote of all the votes permitted the Assembly. A tie vote
would not pass any action except the first reading of an ordinance.
B. Proposed Annexations to City. Mr. Barr stated that he was concerned about
friction arising between the City and Borough because of the proposed annexations.
He feels that an impression is being created that the City is trying to push
annexation down everyone's throat. Everyone makes their living from the City
and must wake up to the fact that the areas inside and outside the City Limits
are one community. He would like a study to be made on the annexations and a
presentation be made from both sides. Mr. White stated that the ideal way for
Kodiak to progress would be as one community. In order to project plans for
utilities, it must be decided first which areas are going to be annexed.
Otherwise the City can only plan for the areas they now have, and installing
utilities in the other areas would then be much more expensive. He felt that
everyone should stop bickering and start working together progressively. IIe
pointed out, as an example, that no discussions were held on the water problem,
and again it has run out Illr. White said that he does not like the attitude of
those who demand that the City put all of their plans in writing after which
they will decide whether to be annexed or not. He understands that there are
some people who would prefer not to come into the City, for various reasons, and
he does not think the City should force them in, but he does not feel that the
Community can develop if the two groups are going to be at each other's throats.
He feels that positive steps must be taken in order to get the water problem
and other problems solved, £.rd that if action is postponed until detailed plans
are made, nothing will ever get accomplished. He does not feel that assessments
to individuals for utilities is a good way to solve the problem.
Mrs. Hajdu felt that these matters should be discussed -- -when the utilities will
be installed and for how much. She did not think that the annexation should
have been advertised by metes and bounds description only, since it was
impossible for a layman to tell from this what area was involved. She said
she attempted to find out the area and was unable to do so. She further stated
that the annexation petition had been signed by Mr. White as Borough Chairman
although it had not been discussed in an Assembly meeting. She feels that if
the new water system is going to be assessed to the individuals who purchase
the lots in the Monashka Bay Subdivision, the people should be so informed.
Or, if the system is going to be paid for by the people living inside the City,
they should know about it. She felt that the City was attempting to railroad
this annexation through. She stated that the people feel that fire protection
for outside of the City has been withdrawn in order to force them to come into
the City. She said that she herself would not be adverse to coming into the
City when plans have been made for installation of utilities, fire protection,
etc. She said that she realizes that annexation must take place, but it should
not be done in a way that will antagonize people, although of course there will
always be some people who will remain against it.
Mr. Barr said that it must be decided in what direction Kodiak is going. He
felt that the Assembly has been spending too much time on individual problems
instead of those which are of concern to the whole community. He did not think
that it would be wise to proceed with annexation until a comprehensive
annexation plan is ready - -for annexation either step by step or in one lump.
After further discussion, Hrs. Hajdu moved that the Assembly go on record as
being opposed to the annexation of the Monashka Bay Subdivision until such time
as it can be studied and discussed. Mr. Barr stated that he would prefer a
more positive motion. He also stated that he feared if this annexation went
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through, there may be trouble trying to annex other areas. Mr. White stated
that if the motion was passed, he would resign as Borough Chairman. He
objected to voting without 1`Jr. Sutliff present (Mr. Sutliff had left during
the discussion). The motion was finally seconded by Mr. Arndt. Mr. Lester
said he couldn't understand why the Borough was getting involved in the City's
annexation. He said the only way that the City can plan for an area is when
it is inside the City limits. He said that if annexation isn't accomplished,
we will end up with two cities here. He said that he did not feel that the City
or anyone was trying to pull wool over anyone's eyes. After further discussion,
Mr. Barr asked that the motion be amended to include that an immediate study
be started to plan an organized annexation to the City, beginning at the
special meeting on August 9. Pars. Hajdu and her second Mr. Arndt, concurred.
Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester No Mr. Arndt -- Yes
Mrs. Hajdu Yes, Mr. Barr Yes Mr. Sutliff not present.
A lady in the audience stated that she had attempted to find out about the
annexation because she didn't know what was best, but that she had been unable
to obtain any information. 1Vr. White agreed that it was necessary to make
available good, impartial, factual information. Another lady in the audience
suggested that a committee be formed to compile this information. A man said
that annexation should be accomplished in logical order and that Spruce Cape
would be the next logical area since it is the most feasible to provide the
necessary services there.
XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12 :15 a.m.
ATPEST: APPROVED:
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Clerk/Treasurer Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman
TO Kodial) Is ar Bo oulh Asse ly
SUBJECT• Personal Property Adjustments
DATE
9
FROM
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
P. O. BOX 1246
KODIAK, ALASKA 99615
DATE .August 3, 1967
FOLD+ I am submitting, for your approval, personal property tax adjustments totaling
$1,172.64. The reason for the majority of the adjustments is "Unable to Locate ".
Many of them live inside the city and were placed on the Borough tax roll. Other
reasons are "Military ", "Deceased ", and the individual taxed has never owned the
property taxed.
Sources of information are as follows: Our card file, 1967 Auto Registration
list, Kodiak Telephone book, Kodiak Directory, and Personal contac t.
PLEASE REPLY TO -30 SIGNED
SIGNED
RETURN THIS COPY TO SENDER
KIB Cashier /Bookkeeper
ACCT. NO.
S1040
S0658
S0595
98494 -005
S0914
98895 -002
S0676
S0733
98379 -002
98148 -002
S0625
S0740
98544 -005
98578 -004
98544 -004
$0707
S1039
S1185
S0893
S1189
S0699
98467 -005
98297 -003
S1210
51209
51167
51166
S1161
S1124
P SIAL,PRQPERTY ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY 8/3/67
NAME
Rohwer, John C.
Devaney, Max L.
Cain, Byron L.
King, Robert C.
Moore, Dale & JoAnne
Valley, Dalmond & Ant
Durall, Herman
Gladding, George
Huey, Dennis J.
Clymer, Chester & Josephine
Contos, Dorothy
Gutter, George
Malutin, Moses
Monroe, James A.
Malutin, John R.
Finley, Lawrence
Rogers, William J.
Wagell, William
Massman, Audrey M.
Wilson, Hubert
Fabrizio, Richard
Johansen, Willard
Furfiord, Roy
Unknown
Unknown
Walker, D.D &Mable
Walker, D.D & Delores A.
Waage, Clarence S.
Swerdfeger, Philip M.
AMOUNT YEAR
.86 S1966
30.18 1966S
23.19 1966S
5.85 1965
30.40 1966S
37.34 1966
1.95 1966S
4.37 1966S
2.93 1965
16.25 1965
2.18 1966S
4.37 1966S
5.20 1964
10.73 1964
9.75 1965
8.74 1966S
11.80 1966S
39.39 1966S
5.67 1966S
28.44 16S
35.01 1966S
5.53 1965
390.00 1965
37.20 1966S
37.20 1966S
1.17 1966S
6.99 1966S
3.27 1966S
5.67 1966S
'1 4 1 1 �ry
S1087' Smith, Gerrell 39.39 1966S
S1077 Sims, D.F & Frances M. 7.87 1966S
S1038 Rogers, Ben C. 4.80 1966S
S1020 Rauk, Berland 4.37 1966S
S1010 Powers, David W. 1.08 1966S
S0983 Pearson, Wayne S. 6.99 1966S
S0913 Mooney, Dennis E. 11.15 1966S
S0905 Mills, Rice 32.83 1966S
S0887 Malaspina Fisheries 85.35 1966S
S0870 McCarthy,D. F. 7.87 1966S
S0867 Lovold, Ole 2.62 1966S
S0815 Kallwett, George 2.18 1966S
S0809 Johnson, William 6.56 1966S
S0807 Johnson, Ralph L. 9.61 1966S
S0806 Johnson, Fr. John W. 3.27 1966S
S0786 Howard, Don A. 6.11 1966S
S0775 Hicks, Fred H. 13.13 1966S
S0771 Henrichs, N. 9.18 1966S
S0731 Gingrich, David E. 8.30 1966S
S0711 Fischer, Lola 35.01 1966S
S0701 Fathke, Colleen 5.67 1966S
S0695 Erwin, Josephine 1.08 1966S
S0692 Erickson, Arlo E. 6.99 1966S
S0630 Copeland, Edith H. 7.87 1966S
S0599 Campbell, Shelby D. .86 1966S
S0580 Browning, D.P. 6.99 1966S
S0567 Boyd, James 3.92 1966S
S0555 Bliss, John S. 6.11 1966S
50530 Bailey, Jr. D.T. 9.23 1966S
S0524 Arnold, Dan C. 11.52 1966S
5510
S0648
S0682
4
Anderson, Donald
Davidson, Howard L.
Edsall, Howard
7.87 1966S
4.37 1966S
.86 1966S