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08/17/1967`) I I 0 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING -- August 17, 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 Deputy Presiding Officer Norman Sutliff. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Acting Chairman Eldon Lester James Barr Deputy Presiding Officer Norman Sutliff Donald Arndt Mts. Jo Hajdu Also Present: Roy Madsen, Borough Attorney; Doug Preston, Clerk/Treasurer; Ralph Valkama, Assessor; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; John Welch, P &Z Member; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and 2 people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Regular Meeting -- 8/3/67. Mrs. Hajdu stated that under Par. V•C, the minutes should state that Rolland Jones shall be instructed to inspect the Jackson Trailer Court with the Building Inspector and Sanitarian. There were no other additions or corrections, and minutes were approved as corrected. IV OTHER MINUTES A. P &Z, No Quorum - 8/9/67 B. Special School Board - 8/3/67 C. Regular School Board - 8/14/67 There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Letter from Attorney Madsen re Election of Borough Chairman. The letter explaining, the procedure for electing a Borough Chairman was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that Mr. White's resignation be accepted and the office be declared vacant. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that a urAnimcus vote be cast for Eldon Lester. Iotion carried by unanimous voice vote. IZr. Lester stated that he will attenpt to do what has to be done until the election on October 3, that he probably would not be able to devote as much time to the job as Mr. White has and that he would depend on the staff for assistance. Mr. Lester then submitted his resignation to the Assembly as Assemblyman. Mr. Arndt made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, to accept Mr. Lester's resignation and to declare a vacancy on the Assembly. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Lester was sworn in as Chairman by Attorney Madsen. Mrs. Hajdu mdde a motion that a unanimous vote be cast for Mr. Sutliff as Presiding Officer. Motion seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Memo from Building Inspector re Enforcement of Electrical Code. The memo was read requesting that KEA be given legal authority to condemn new or existing service when it is found to be defective; to make inspections; and to enforce the existing electrical code and amendments. Mr. Arndt made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that the Borough Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover the recommendations in the memo. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 67-15-0 Approving 1967• -•68 Budget, As Amended. The ordinance was read by title only, since copies were available to the Assembly and the audience. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the ordinance be adopted. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. There were no comments and the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Resolution 67 -24 -R Approving Final Plat of Mission Subdivision, USS 2843, Bik 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 (Case 79 -B). 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. ) 1 ¢ 1 1 ") 2 ASSEIBLY MEETING - August 17, 1967 2 VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Tryck, Nyman & Hayes Contract for Comprehensive Plan. The contract proposal received from Tryck, Nyman and Hayes had been questioned by Mr. Ruskin, who felt that the prices were out of line with the original proposal. Mr. Lester pointed out that the aerial survey would cost more than originally estimated. However, the contract was studied, and the total cost was found to be $65,000, which was the original estimate. This amount would paid as follows: $13,000 in 1967 $25,000 in 1968: and $27,000 in 1969. After some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Chairman be requested to sign the contract subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. It was suggested that the Comprehensive Planning Commission should now join with the Zoning Commission to work with Tryck, Nyman and Hayes on the Plan. Mr. Lester will discuss this with them. It was also noted that Ted Cross had resigned from P &Z. Mr. Lester will appoint a replacement. B. Receipt of Raw Fish Tax. Mr. Preston reported that $113,000 had been received from the raw fish tax. This is $10,000 more than was anticipated. C. Forgiveness of Taxes for Walter Shuravaloff, Leite Addn Blk 6 Lot 12. Mr. Valkama reported that there was no way to forgive these taxes and then reinstate them later to try and collect them from the State. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the tax be forgiven. After some discussion, motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Forgiveness of Taxes for Katherine Chichenoff, Leite Addn Blk 5, Lots 15 and 16. Mr. Preston explained the details of the case. It was decided that even though this precedent may bring about other requests, each case should be decided upon its own merits, and it is the responsibility of the Borough to assist its own people. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the tax be forgiven. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. IX NEW BUSTMRSS A. Authorization of Contract with Foster and Marshall. A proposal was received from Foster and Marshall to be financial consultants to the Borough. There would be no charge until they actually perform a service. If they prepare a bond issue and it is sold, the fee will be established beforehand. If there is no agreement on the fee, the Borough will be under no further obligation. Foster and Marshall is a nationwide firm, and now employs Dick Sassara, formerly of GSC. It was felt that it would be an advantage to the Brnrough to engage this firm since they are already under contract to the City. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Chairman be directed to sign the contract subject to approval by the Borough Attorney. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Authorization to Hire Seafood Sanitarian. Mr. Lester explained that there was a possibility of bringing in a man from Anchorage for this position. A portion of his salary was included in the budget for this fiscal year. The City has also budgeted for this. Mrs. Hajdu felt that every effort should be made to get another sanitarian here. Mr. Sutliff agreed but wanted to make sure that it will be someone who meets the necessary qualifications. It was agreed that Mr. Lester should write a letter to the State requesting that Kodiak get a Seafood Sanitarian. C. Authorization to Pay Barr & Associates Bill. Letter from Mr. Barr requesting payment on his bill of June 27. There was a discussion of the various items on the bill and the reasons for which they had not been paid. Most of the items had never been billed to the Borough. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mir. Arndt, that if after proper review, it is found to be a legitimate invoicing, that Mr. Barr's bill be paid without further ado. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Jackson Trailer Court. Mr. Lester stated that the inspection of the court had not yet taken place as Mr. Jones has been tied up with water problems. B. Karluk Land Co. Subdivision. Mr. Lester reported that the Karluk Co. had failed to make their required payment on their land, and it has reverted to the Borough. 1 ' )f • ; ) �1 ) 2 ASSEMBLY MEETIlJG -- August 17 1967 3 C. Status of Upcoming Land Sale. Mr. Preston reported that the Borough has written to the State requesting that the sale of the Monashka Bay Subdivision be expedited. The appraisal work may take some tune, since the State has so many other appraisals to accomplish. The State advised us not to select unsurveyed land, since we would then have to pay for the survey work when it is done. XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS. . A. Mr. Sutliff re Karluk Land Co. Utilities. Mr. Madsen received word from the Public Service Corrrrrission that the franchise requested by Karluk Co. had been granted to them since no objections had been received. The question of the ownership of the Elementary School sewer was raised. It was also pointed out that the sewer is connected to the City's outfall without the City's permission. The Attorney was requested to investigate these matters and report back to the Assembly. XII ADJOURNIEbTP - The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Douglas 4` Preston, Clerk Eldon Lester, Chairman