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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - OCTOBER 19, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 :45 p.m. by Deputy Presiding Officer Jim Barr
in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
Mrs. Betty Springhill, Assemblywoman appointed by the City Council, was sworn into
office by Mr. Preston.
II ROLL CALL
Present
Sam Best, Borough Chairman
Mrs. Jo Hajdu, Presiding Officer
Don Arndt
Jim Barr
Mrs. Betty Springhill
Also Present: Doug Preston, Clerk/Treasurer, Jim Stansbury, Building
Inspector, Emil Norton, City Councilman and School Board
member, Bob Childs, Hospital Board Chairman; and approx.
10 people in the audience. Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking
minutes.
Nominations were opened for Presiding Officer. Mr. Arndt nominated Mrs
Mr. Bullock moved, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that the nominations be
a unanimous ballot be cast for Mrs. Hajdu. Motion carried by unanimous
It was agreed that Mr. Barr would remain Deputy Presiding Officer if it
thtt he was so elected permanently.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 10/5/67
There were no additions, corrections or deletions and Mrs. Hajdu declared minutes
approved as written.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board
1. Regular Meeting - 10/9/67. Mr. Best read the portion of the minutes
concerned with the problems at the Larsen Bay School. Mr. Norton stated
that all of the village schools need upgrading, and that a study is now
being made for future budgeting of these improvements. Mr. Barr suggested
that if any of these situations become emergencies, the School Board should
approach the Assembly and request an interim solution. Mr. Norton stated
that none of the situations were yet critical enough to cause a school to
shut down.
2. Special Meeting - 10/4/67
3. Special Meeting - 10/13/67
There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
. Haj du .
closed and
voice vote.
is found
B. P &Z -- 10/11/67. Mrs. Hajdu questioned Item X -B, concerning a request from
Fred Brechan for an exception for apartments and a variance on Lots 18 -B and
18-C, USS 3099. It was explained that a misunderstanding had occurred, and
the request was for a setback variance only, and not an exception for apartments.
A. Letter from Dale Tubbs of State Division of Lands re Request for Plant Site
for Processing and Sale of Sand Gravel in Bells Flats by Kodiak Land Co. Letter
was read, explaining that the Kodiak Land Co. had previously had an agreement
for this site with BLldi, but that the agreement had been cancelled when the
State received tentative approval of the land. The terms of the proposed
agreement with the State were read. It must be decided whether the Borough
will select this area or not since it lies outside of the area which has
already been selected. There was a question of whether any revenue received
should not accrue to the Borough instead of to the State. After further
discussion, Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mr. Bullock, that this matter be
referred back to the Staff and to the P &Z Commission, and if it is necessary
to protect someone's rights, that a special meeting be held before the end of
the month to take action on the request. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A proper map must be obtained to locate the site.
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B. Letter from Bill Sacheck re Bells Flats Gravel Site and Navy Base Sewer
and Water Lines. This letter was also referred to staff and P &Z for
further study and recommendations.
C. Letter from Ken Hallback re Inclusion of Relinquished Lots in Land Sale.
The letter was read. It was agreed that these lots should be included
in the land sale, but questions were raised about the taxes due on them.
It must be determined whether the taxes accrue against the land or the
owners, and whether the lots can be sold if the taxes are left against the
land. Mr. Bullock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that this
matter be referred to the Attorney. Mss. Hajdu suggested that the lots be
included in the sale and that the State be notified that the policy on the
taxes will be determined later. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Letter from Joe Keenan re Time Extensions on Land Payments. After some
discussion, Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mr. BullocJ, that the Assembly go
on record as a policy that we have the Division of Lands notify us of
all extensions and further that they obtain our concurrence before
granting any extension amounting to an aggregate of 90 days for a parcel
of land, or involving any parcel of land which has an annual payment in
excess of $1000. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Letters from Harry Carter, Seafood Sanitarian
1) Mr. Carter's Change of Classification to Seafood Sanitarian
2) Hire of New General Sanitarian, Howard Kaiser
These letters were read, as well as a letter to Mr. Chapman, Commissioner
of the Department of Health & Welfare, inquiring whether it is correct
that MIr. Carter will have administrative authority over Mr. Kaiser for
the State, and also whether it is the policy of the State not to
instigate legal action against violators of health laws, A question
was also raised as to whether the Borough should pay the General
Sanitarian salary for October and November, since Mr. Carter changed to
Seafood October 1 and Mr. Kaiser will not be established here until
December 1. It was also pointed out that perhaps the Borough should
not augment the Seafood Sanitarian position in the same amount as the
General Sanitarian, since he will be covering a large area and not
just Kodiak. It was agreed that Mr. Best will discuss these matters
with Mr. Stockton.
F. Letter from Harry Carter re Spruce Cape Road Public Water Supply. Letter
was read for information only. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that Mr. Carter's
letter be followed up with a letter from the Borough •.xpressing concern
about the possibility of the water being shut off. Mr. Bullock read an
excerpt from the City Council minutes of October 2, and Mr. Burt stated
that the intent of the Council is that no new water lines be built unless
an area is annexed into the City, and that a study is being made to
determine in what order the water should be shut off in case of a shortage.
Mrs. Hajdu said she thought Mr. Carter's letter to the State is valid,
since a water shut off would be a threat to health, and that the domestic
supply should not be shut off before the industrial supply. Mr. Jackson
from the audience stated that the City should review its water prices,
since they now have several more large users on the Spruce Cape line and
are gaining far more revenue than they did previously.
G. Letter from Sven Haakansen re Problems in Old Harbor. Mr. Best reported
that he had written to the State and i'ederal Congressmen regarding the
problem of the people not being able to obtain title to their property,
and to the School Board concerning the problems of the school. After a
discussion on these matters, it was agreed that the amount budgeted for
Assemblymen travel should be used to visit the villages. Three villages
could be visited in one day, with several Assemblymen making one trip, and
the others a second trip. Mr. Best will contact the villages and arrange
for a trip on a Saturday.
H. Letter from Dr. Wherritt of Alaska Native Health Service re Funds for
Hospital. Letter was read stating that funds could not be made available
for the holtal until after it was determined that the hospital was not
large enough to serve the needs of the community. Rev. Childs stated that
Mr. Wodlinger had been told in Washington that funds could be made
available, but evidently he had been misinformed.
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VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
VIII OLD BUSINESS
D. Supplemental School Budget
1) Sale of Down Town School Property
2) ACS Trailer Court Funds
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I. Letter from Coast Guard re Transfer of Spruce Cape Property to Borough. Letter
was read for information only stating that the Coast Guard is willing to
transfer the property not used by the LORAN Station to the Borough, but that
nothing can be done about it until the native claims have been settled.
J. Mr. Jackson re Trailer Court. Mr. Jackson requested that the Assembly's order
to close the court by attrition be lifted, since the attrition is keeping him
from being able to borrow money for further improvements. He stated that the
as -built plans completed by Mr. Barr's office had been submitted to Rolland
Jones. He stated that he would like the attrition lifted and a temporary
permit issued recognizing 43 trailers, and allowing him to install 7 additional
trailers with the Sanitarian's cpproval. A lengthy discussion followed. Mr.
Best felt that it would be difficult for the Assembly to evaluate the as -built
plans without recommendations frcm the Building Inspector and the Engineer.
Mr. Bullock also wished to see the Engineer's recommendations before any action
was taken. Mir. Barr felt :hat the requirements being set for the as-builts
by Rolland Jones were too strict, and were not actually included in the
ordinance, a least as far as the lifting of the attrition was concerned.
There was also considerable discussion of the two trailers located on Lots 1,
2 or 3 which have not yet been connected to the main sewer system. Mr. Arndt
stated that if these trailers were connected to the main sewer, the four items
listed which were the conditions of the attrition would be fulfilled. Mr.
Jackson felt th -t this should not be requ red, since these trailers were outside
of the lots originally considered by P &Z, Lots 4 -8 and 16. Mr. Jackson said
that he would submit plans to P &Z for the portion of the court on lots other
than these, if he finds that it is necessary. Finally, Mr. Bullock made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the as-built plans be given to the Borough
Engineer and that his report be demanded and a special meeting be called to
take action on Tuesday, October 24, Mr. Bu lock amended his motion to include
that all staff personnel involved be in attendance, specifically the Attorney,
Building Inspector, Engineer, sand Sanitarian. Mr. Barr concurred. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Recommendation from P &Z re Rezoning Monashka By Subdivision from Conservation
to Unclassified (Case 170 -B). The recommendation was read. Mr. Bullock asked
what could be done about setting areas aside for schools and playgrounds.
It was explained that P &Z is now studying this and they will submit
recommendations as soon as possible. Mrs. Springhill made a motion, seconded
by Mr. Arndt, that the Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance to cover
this rezoning. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Resolution 67-30 -R Ratifying Election. The resolution was read by title only.
Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that the resolution be adopted.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Resolution 67-29• -R Protestina Extent of Karluk Land Co. Utility Franchise.
The resolution was read. Mr. Bullock moved for its adoption. Motion seconded
by Mr. Barr. Mr. Barr suggested that the lack of legal description of the
franchise in the notice of public hearing be mentioned in the cover letter.
Mr. Preston explained that there is no law requiring them to give the
description. It was suggested that a copy of the letter be sent to our local
Congressmen. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Approval of Tax Adjustments. The lists of adjustments had been supplied to
the Assemblymen. Mrs. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the
adjustments be approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Hajdu explained that the revenues have been received for these items,
but that no off - setting expenditures have been ear -- marked for them. It
was suggested that the Supplemental Budget be explored with the School
Board to determine if there were any other items which should be included.
Mr. Barr inquired if the Base children were being brought in to the school
in Kodiak without PL 874 funds supporting this. Mrs. Springhill explained
that 874 funds were forthcoming. Mr. Bullock moved, seconded by Mr. Barr,
that the Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance approving the
supplemental school budget. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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E. Annexation of Kadiak, Alaska, Subdivision, Units 1 -4, by City. The Catholic
Church wishes to have their property annexed into the City in order to obtain
City water, and the Borough property between the Catholic Church area and the
Elementary School property which has just been annexed would have to be
included, so that it would be a contiguous annexation. Mrs. Hajdu inquired if
the City has made a study on the cost of supplying the required water lines,
since they will not be receiving revenue on the Church or Borough property.
Also, they will have to pay the Borough for the Wright and Welborn personal
property if they are annexed. Also., almost all of their sales are tax exempt,
which means that the City would not be receiving sales tax from them. After
further discussion, Mrs. Springhill made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barr, that
the Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution requesting the annexation
of this Borough property into the City. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
IX NEW BUSINESS -None
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
A. Mr. Barr re Procedure. Mr. Barr requested that all items come before the
Assembly in the form of resolutions or ordinances, rather than the Assembly
requesting that they be prepared. It was pointed out that the Assembly had
previously agreed to request this preparation, since in many cases the Attorney
had spent time preparing resolutions or ordinances which the Assembly wished
to be changed.
ATTEST:
Mrs. Springhill suggested that all staff members connected with items on the
agenda be present at meetings.
XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
Douglas Q'. Pron, Clerk G. S. Best, Borough Chairman