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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY ME'T'ING - January 18, 1969
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7;55 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom,
Donnelley Building, I:odiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Jo Hajdu.
II POLL CALL
Present
Sam Best, Borough Chaff_ een
Mrs. Jo Hajdu, Presiding Officer
Don Arndt
Jim Barr
i +irs. Betty Springhill
III NINUI'ES OF PREV:tOuS MEETINGS
Absent
Don Bullock (excused)
Also Present: Doug Preston, Clerk /Treasurer, Ralph Valkama, Assessor;
Roy Madeen, Attoreoy; Jim Stansbury, Euilding Inspector;
Howard Keiccr, Sanitarian; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking
minutes; and approximately 15 people in the audeince.
A. Regular - 1/4/69. Mr. Best made a correction under Par. VI -A. The minutes
should state "the rotary C.lth is p'.r ning to supply labor and materials for
the Ouzinkie playground, and it is e:.pected to cost less than $1000," rather
than "it is not expected to cost less than $1000."
firs. Ha stated that she had requested a legal opinion concerning the use of
raw fish tax, and there were no opposing comments. This had been anitted
the minutes.
There were no further additions c :' c ;cti ons , and the minutes were approved
as corrected.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. P &Z - 1/10/68. There were no comments.
B. School Board - 1/8/68. The minutes were read. Mrs. Springhill made a motion,
seconded by Pair. Bar that the proper documents be dr, -a .up approving the
supplemental school budget based on School Board Resolution No. 678 -4. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mts. Hajdu inquired about the charges made for use of the Armory. She under-
stood that the Armory was supposed to be open for community use in exchange
for the land they received for the building. and suggested that this be
looked into.
Mrs. Hajdu noted that the School Board minutes should be corrected to state
that the ACS trailer court funds were donated by the Borough, and not by the
City.
C. Planning Con nit'.-ce - 1/9/68. There were no comments.
V QOf'it 7NICATIONSS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO LE HEARD
A. Letter from Mr. Schott re Resolution 68 -3 -R Authorizing Application for PL 815
Funds. Letter and resolution were read. ILir. Schott explained that it was
necessary to re- submit this application, since the amount of funds avai:lablb
•tb :Kodiak had not . been . pr- vicrw:: y. } , ,,m ,but has now been determined. Vr . Barr
moved, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that Resolution 68 -3 -R be approved. Notion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Request from Chamber of Commerce Oceanographic Committee for Matching Funds.
The minutes of the last meeting of the Committee were reviewed, stating that
these funds will be raised through local effort, over and above the funds
donated by the City. However, there was no Committee representative present,
and no revised budget had been submitted as previously requested by the Assembly.
Mr. Barr moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the matter be tabled, but that the
Chairman encourage the Committee to submit a budget and to send a representative
to the next meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Mir. Brechan re Borrow Pits
D. Request from Podiak Bloch and Agjjregate Co. for Borrow Pit
E. Request frem R"="3 Welborn for Barrow Pit
Mr. Brechan tai t he had e eginally applied to the State for the entire
area in Eel)e I ; _rich h-d ban rejected by the Assembly and P &Z. However,
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the State divided the area into 3 sections because they had received several
requests for borrow pits. ir. Brechan asked that the Borough's previous
rejection of the requests be reconsidered, since tests showed that this was a
good source of a suitable quantity, and that the sewer and water lines could
not be feasibly salvaged and used. He felt that Bells Flats is the only logical
area for an aggregate source, and that it is important to Kodi.ak's economic
growth to provide this source to local contractors, since it would help hold
down the cost of building. he further requested that each area be 22 acres,
since 7 acres, as suggested by the State, would not be at all sufficient for
one company to use. Et. Stover and Mr. Welborn agreed with Fir. Brechan. Hr.
Best reported that he investigated the area and the material is available. He
recommended that it be left up to the applicants to decide if the material is
of suitable quality. He said that if it was agreeable, he would proceed to
investigate the area and have the pits mapped out. He suggested setting aside
4 or 5 areas of 15 to 20 acres each. Mt. Barr was concerned about reserving
a part of the area for future Borough and City use. Pits. Hajdu suggested that
another area suggested by the State be kept for this purpose. Pic. Madsen stated
that the arrangements could be made either through the State or under the Borough
ordinance for land sale and lease. It was agreed that a lease negotiated with
each applicant would be the best arrangement. Mt. Barr moved, seconded by hr.
Arndt, that the Borough Chairman delineate the areas suitable for borrow sites
and, working with the Attorney, draw up appropriate leases to take care of the
requests, and that the land be appraised within 90 days of the lease agreements.
It was requested that the leases be finally approved by the Assembly when they
are prepared. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
F. Letter from Dr. Johnson to U.S. Surgeon General re Medical Care for Natives.
The letter was read. After some discussion, it was agreed that the Assembly
members should personally contact Dr. Johnson concerning their views on this
matter.
G. Karl Armstrong re Postal Delivery Service. Mr. Armstrong spoke about the
possibility of obtaining this service for Kodiak. He suggested that the Assembly
pass a resolution encouraging this. It was pointed out that the first step
would be to provide street names and house numbers. Fir. Best stated that he
had discussed this project with the City, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of
Commerce, and had offered the support of the Borough to complete this project.
PossibLy the City will be able to do it when their second engineer joins the
staff. Mrs. Springhill suggested that :fir. Armstrong contact Agnes Suryan, who
is working on this project with the Business and Professional t.'cnen's group.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEF S
A. Ordinance 68 -1 -0 Rezoning Thorsheim Lot 18 Sub Lots 20 -28 from R -3 to Business -
P&Z and Assembly Initiative (Case 192-A) - First Reading. The ordinance was •
read by title only, and copies distributed to the Assemblymen. tir. Best
reported that the Cannons had no objection to their property being included in
the rezoning. Firs. Springhill moved, seconded by i'r. Barr, that the ordinance
be adopted in the first reading. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Tentative Final Approval of rilarney Hills Subdivision of Tr. R, USS 3218 -
St. Diary's Catholic Church (Case 126 -C). Mr. Barr stated that his firm had
reviewed the plat and approved it. Fair. Best explained that this is the first
stage of development of the original preliminary plat. Fair. Barr moved,
seconded by Mir. Arndt, that the plat be given tentative final approval. Rion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Confirmation of New Planning & Zoning Commission Members. Mr. Best asked
confirmation of his appointments of Ernie Brothers and Phil Anderson to P &Z.
Mts. Springhill so moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, and carried by unanimous voice
vote.
D. Review of Proposed Trailer Park Ordinance. This was postponed until later in
the agenda.
VIII CCD BUSINESS
A. Resolution 68 -2 -R Approving Agreement with DHUD re PILOT Payment for Aleutian
Homes. The resolution was read. It was pointed out that the City and the
Borough object in principle to the deduction made by DHUD on the warehouse
building, but it was felt that it would cost more to pursue the matter than
it would to accept the loss. Mr. Darr moved, seconded by Mir. Arndt, that the
resolution be approved. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Firs.
Hajdu - Yes, Mr. Arndt - Yes, Mr. Barr - Yes; Mrs. Springhill - No.
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IX NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization for Legal Action Against Inadequate Sewage Systems. Letters
from the Sanitarian concerning the situation at Island Lake and the Brunstad
Trailer Court were read, as well as Mr. Best's letter to Mr. Curley, Manager
of the Brunstad Court. Mr. Best requested permission to take legal aetion
against the court if it is not closed down as requested by the Sanitanian.
tars. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that legal action against
inadequate sewer systems at the Brunstad Trailer Court be authorized, if required.
Mr. Curley asked if az arrangement could be made for water to be carried to the
court. tar. Keiser stated that it would be impossible to improve the sewerage
conditions for a reasonable amount of money, and felt that no more temporary
arrangement„ should be made. It was agreed that the fastest way to provide
sewer and water to the area would be through annexation, but that although the
City is already working on it, none could be provided for at least a year.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Letter to ir. Copsey from the sanitarian and one from the Chairman and Building
Inspector concerning the sewerage situation at his trailer, were read. Mr.
Arndt stated t It Mr. Copsey had told him he would take care of the necessary
improvements. Mrs. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the Assembly
concur with they action of the Borough Chairman regarding the Copsey trailer
that the corrections be made or the trailer be vacated by January 29, and that
legal action be instituted if necessary. ter. Jackson inquired if the Champion
line was a ilable for hook -ups. It was explained that the City is in the
process of acquiring the line, and that the present owners are not accepting
hook -ups at this time. Hook -ups could have been made previously, however.
Potion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mt. Barr asked if the Borough should be the instigator of action against the
Pratt and Erdman courts, but Mr. Mddsen replied that any necessary action
could be taken by the City.
IX B. Authorization for Borough Chairman to Sign Annexation Petition. Mr. Best read
the list of areas owned by the Borough which are to be included in the proposed
area -wide annexation. Tars. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the
Chairman be authorized to sign the annexation petition. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
C. Exclusion of Election Officials from Social Security. Mr. Preston requested
they tie Assembly approve this exclusion, as required by the State, if they
so wished. Mrs. Springhill moved, seconded by I5r. Arndt, that the election
officials be excluded from social security. Motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
VII D. Review of Proposed Trailer Park Ordinance. It was agreed that a special meeting
should be set up with the Assembly, Ordinance Committee, and Trailer Park
Owners, for a work session on the proposed revision of the ordinance, and
that copies of the proposed ordinance be mailed to the park owners. Mrs.
Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that this item be tabled pending a
work session with the trailer park owners, Ordinance Committee, and Assembly.
Notion carried by unanimous voice vote.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Property for Boy Scouts. Mr. Best requested that the property at Island Lake
requested by the Boy Scounts be declared surplus and available for disposal's()
that the Borough can proceed with the necessary arrangements to dispose of the
property to them. ham'. Arndt so moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, and carried by
unanimous voice vote.
B. Economic Development District. Mr. Best requested that the Assembly review
the material on this which had been mailed to them, so that they would be
prepared to discuss it with Mr. Booher at the meeting on February 1. He
explained that 2 or more election districts could join together to form an
economic development district. The district would have an office and a
director to study the needs of the area,such as roads, transportation routes,
etc. Kodiak could join with Bristol Bay or the Kenai Borough. This program
would assist the area in obtaining loans from various agencies. Mrs. Hajdu
said that she would invite the webers of the board of directors of the Kodiak
Island Improvement Corp. to the meeting, since they have had experience with
SBA loans.
C. Comprehensive Plea. Mr. Bet reported that the Committee and Tryck, Nyman and
Hayes have just finished the OEDP application and will submit it immediately
to EDA, after which we will receive copies of the completed application. The
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Committee will now work on the Comprehensive Plan. The Federal Water Pollution
Laboratory people are now working on a study of pollution in the harbor. krs.
Springhill commented that the most urgently needed planning is for water and
sewers. Dar. Best stated that this is in the first stage of the Plan.
D. BOE. Fir. Best reminded the Assembly that the B.O.E. on the 1967 Supplemental
tax roll will be held on Tuesday, January 23. He reported that other Boroughs
use their DOEE's as a time to take action on writing off of small tax amounts
or of those bills for whom the recipients cannot be located, for personal
property. Since the Statutes make no provision for this, it was felt that
the B.O.E. is the best time to take care of this.
Personal Property Forms. The forms had been ordered from the printer on
November 18 but had not yet been received. In order to be fair to the taxpayers,
hr. Best asked the Assembly's concurrence on extending the deadline of filing
the forms from February 15 to February 29. The Assembly concurred.
XI ASSEMBLY OOrS
A. Mr. Barr re Parks. Nr. Barr inggtred as to whether a meeting had been held
with the State Park Department. It was reported that a greeting will be held
in the near future.
B. Executive Work Session - Assembly and City Council. It was agreed that this
meeting would beheld on Saturday, anuary 20, at 10 ;00 a.m.
XII ADOCU - The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED: