08/15/1968 RMs 1 7
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - August 15, 1968
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting uas called to order at 7 45 p.m. by Deputy Presiding Officer Jim Barr .
in the Courtroom of the New State Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Sam Best, Borough Chairman Mrs. Jo Hajdu, Presiding Officer
Jim Barr, Deputy Presiding Officer Don Bullock
Don Arndt
Mrs. Betty Springhill
Also present: Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; and approx. 6 people in
the audience
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 8/1/68
There were no additions or corrections, and minutes were approved as presented.
TV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board - 8/12/68. The minutes were read. Mr. Barr inquired as to
whether or not the new carpet had been included in the budget, since this is
an item of capital expenditure. Mr. Best will check on this with the School
Board.
B. P &Z 8/7/68 - No quorum.
C. Comprehensive Planning Committee - 7/31/68. There were no comments.
V COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Ivor Schott re School Board Resolution No. 1 (68 -69) Calling for .
Bond Issue for School Building Program. The Resolution, calling for a 4 -1/4
million dollar bond issue to be placed on the October 1 ballot for construction
of a new school in Ouzinkie, an addition to the East Elementary School, and a
new high school complex, inlcuding a gym, swimming pool and auditorium, was
read. Mr. Barr and Mr. Arndt felt that placing this question on the October
ballot was poor timing, since everyone is upset over the large mill rate
increase this year. They agreed that all of this construction is needed now,
but felt that the question might fail. It was thought that the question could
not be placed on the ballot again, if it failed, for one year. They felt that
a very good sales campaign would be needed to pass the bond issue. Mrs.
Springhill felt that the bond issue shouldn't be given up just because morale
is low now. The School Board has been very anxious to get this question before
the public. She felt that the bond issue would pass.
Mrs. Springhill was in favor of putting the whole bond issue before the publid
as one package. Mr. Best, Mr. Barr and Mr. Powell were in favor of splitting .
the issue into three questions: 1) classrooms for Ouzinkie, the East Elementary
School Addition, and the high school,2) the gym and auditorium, and 3) the
swimming pool. They felt that the educational facilities are essential,
whereas the gym, auditorium and swimming pool could be postponed if necessary.
It was pointed out that Juneau had received Federal money to help construct
their swimming pool. It was agreed that construction on the new high
school should be complete by the fall of 1970, since by that time the Voca-
tional School dormitories will be complete and the BIA will cancel the
contract for use of their facilities. Mr. Barr felt that it would be
difficult to convince the public of the necessity for a nea high school when
the children now are using the excellent facilities of the Vocational School,
and people might not realize that these facilities are only being used
temporarily on contract. then the contract is cancelled, if a new high school
is not ready, the high school would have to completely double shift.
He felt that public support could be obtained under such circumstances.
After further discussion, Mrs. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that
a resolution be drawn up to place the question of the school bond issue on
the ballot for the October 1 election in three separate parts! 1) educational
facilities, 2) high school gymnasium and auditorium, and 3) high school
swimming pool. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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B. Terms of School Board flembers. The terms were reviewed. . rrs . Horn's term
expires this year and 7 1rs. Cannon has resigned. At least these two positions
<< *ill be on the October ballot. Also, the Assembly concurred in having ?r.
Best question the possible vacancy created by r Tr. Podli ' s departure from Kodiak.
C. Telegram from L. R. Durkee of HUD re Sale of Aleutian Hanes. The telegram,
requesting the Borough Assembly's comments on the proposed sale in the form of
a resolution,, was read. It vas pointed out that it is the intention of HUD to
sell the Hanes to 7SI . It was felt that in addition to including covenants
in the sale for drainage, paving, and yard grading, that structural upgrading
should also be included. -Tr. Etanshury stated that he had written to ITUD
concerning this, and they replied that no money was av Table for it. r1r
Stansbury felt that this did net relieve them from the responsiJ ility. He
recomlended that the Assembly go on record as re ju: ring that the Homes be
brought up to minimum safe standards prior to the sale. Barr felt that
clarification should also be made as to whether FUD intends to provide Raving
and drainage with Federal funds, or to provide them and then charge the local
community for them over a ten-year period. Tr. Best will look into this further.
D. Letter from L. T. i1?ain re Leite Addn Blk 3 Part Lot 17. The letter was read,
stating that a survey was necessary to straighten out the legal descriptions
of both parts of Lot 17, and asking if the Borough would be telling to assume
cart of the survey cost. This is one of the lots ehich the Borough is interested
in Obtaining in order to trade it for one of mr, Erdman lots which is desired
for the I- Street Playground. Mr, Best felt that if the Borough acquires part
of the lot, which is noe under foreclosure Aroceedings, a physical survey right
not be necessary to acquire title to it Posst a suit should be
filed for quiet title with a metes and bounds description. This matter was
brought up for information only
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance 68-13-0 Providing for Two Year Assemblyman to be Elected in October
1968. The ordinance was read. rTr. Arndt moved for its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Springhill. The meeting was recessed and a public hearing opened. TT.
Powell questioned the intent of the ordinance, and ^r. Best explained its
purpose was to create a vacancy on the Assembly each year, since an election
had not been held the Se1oed year, which caused no vacancies sane years. There
were no other comments, and the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened.
notion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Ordinance 68.15 -0 Rezoning Baranof Heights ]3]k 4 Lots 7-9 and Blk 7 Lots 6-9
fran R-2 to R.3 Derald Schoon (Case 204- A) . 'Jr. Best stated that due to an
oversight, proper notices had not been sent on this ordinance, and it would
have to be readvertised. Mrs. Springhill moved, seconded by Vre Arndt, to
table action on the ordinance until the next meeting. Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Ordinance 68 -16 -0 Rezoning Various Parcels to Public Use.J'r. Best stated
that the same situation was true of this ordinance as that of Ordinance
68 -1580. Nrs. Springhill moved, seconded by ir. Arndt, to table action on
the ordinance until the neat meeting. Notion carried by unanimous voice vote.
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Decision on Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 19, USS 3099 into Sargent
Subdivision, Blk 1, Lots 1.4, for Exception on Lot Width - Neil Sargent (CAse 25 -B).
Mr. Arndt stated that his previous question on this subdivision had been caused
by a misunderstanding, and he na•r had no objection to it Mr. Best reviewed
the case. Pins. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. ARridt, that the exception for
lot width under Section IX of the Subdivision Ordinance be granted. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Decision on Time Extension for Powell Trailer Court, USS 3099, Lot 3. The case
was reviewed and a memo from the Sanitarian and Building Inspector listing
the discrepancies in the court, and recommending that only an additional 30
days extension be granted for these items to be corrected, due to the number
of extensions previously granted, and that it be understood that if the
discrepancies are not taker. care of in this period, that the Borough will
take action to force the court to close, was read. sir. Powell stated that 30
days would not be adequate time to correct the discrepancies, and requested
an extension of 60 days. There was a discussion as to whether or not sewer
risers are required by the National Plumbing Code. .Tf'ex further discussion,
Firs. Springhill moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that Mr. Powell be granted 60
days from this date to correct the deficiencies listed in the Sanitarian and
Building Inspector's memo dated August 15, based on an inspection of August 1.
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It was agreed that Item 7 in the memo, concerning the risers and cleanouts on
the sewer connections, mould be adjudicated by the Borough Chairman from the
Plumbing Code. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
VIII OLD BUSINESS None
IX NE T1 BUSDISS
A. Contract with Grey Huns for Operation of Hospital. , .;r. Best stated that he had
spent some time with Piro %adsen putting together specific items of the contract.
He reviewed the contract, which is for a 55-year lease at an annual rent of $1.00.
The lease will have to be reviewed every 5 years to meet the requirements of
the Borough ordinance concerning leases. The contract provides for. a yearly
audit to be submitted to the Borough, and gives the Borough the right to suggest
a revision of rates should there be a deficit. Further, the Borough would rake
up any deficit incurred by the lessee re_elting from the operation of the
hospital on a yearly basis in an amount not to exceed 75% of the previous _year's
unoollectible accounts receiveable being held by the lessee, providing that the
accounts receiveable are first assigned to the Borough for collection in an
attempt to make up the deficit. The Borough would nay the fire coverage and
for coverage of the personal property. The Nuns would obtain other insurance,
and would pay for utilities and licenses. If the Nuns so desired„ they could
give notice and the lease mould be terminated in one year. ■qtr. nest explained
that the involvement of the Borough in a deficit is something nee', but that it
is necessary since the Nuns might be forced to discontinue operation of the
hospital in case of a deficit. After a 10• minute recess during which the
Assembly studied the proposed contract further, 'Rr. Barr suggested that the
Borough Chairman be instructed to investigate the possibility of a time period
on the deficit so that any profits can be carried forward to offset a one -year
deficit before we are obliged to reimburse. Also, the legality of the method
by which we can collect the accounts receiveable should be investigated. f
Springhill asked if the Hospital Eoard mould be permitted to review the
contract, and 'Ir. Best said that they definitely would.
X B. Approval of Tax Adjustments P 68-4, P 68-5, P 68-6, P 68-7, P 68-8, R 6S• -•4,
R 68 5, R 68-6. The adjustments were reviewed. 'rs. Springhill moved.
seconded by 4r. Arndt that the adjustments be anxhroved as presented. Motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
X CHAIRMAN'S FOR
July
A. Expenditure and Voucher reports. These were presented to the Assembly,
together with explanations of the three vouchers questioned at the previous
meeting.
B. Transfer to Borough of Old Afognak School Site, USS 3886. i "r. Best reported
that a deed transferring the school and property to the Borough had been
received and recorded. Nost of the equipment is no longer there. 2\ question
was raised as to the status of the houses at that site. The State was to have
destroyed them. Mr. Best mill write a letter to the State and inouire as to
what happened to the houses and to the equipment listed on the deed.
C. PL 874 Funds. A note had been received from 7 1r. Schott explaining that if
there is a reduction in PL 874 funds during the current year, the State
foundation program would not pic}., this up until next year. Tiro Hest will
pursue this matter further.
D. Municipal League Annual fleeting on October 23 -26, Mr. Lest stated that he will
be attending this meeting, as well as the pre -c 'omen's conference preceding
it. He invited the Assembly to attend the meetings if they wish.
E. Applications for Borough Attorney. Mfr. Best stated that two other applications
had been received for this position. One was from an individual who has not
yet passed the Alaska Bar, but who has an extensive background. The other
applicant would act as a consultant firm and is considering opening a branch
office in Kodiak. A form letter is being sent to all applicants telling them
that all applications will be reviewed within 60 days and notification of the
Borough's choice will be sent to them at that time. fir. Best suggested that
the Assembly have a work session to review the applications. Copies of the
applications will be sent to the Assembly.
F. I Street Playground. _Jr, Best spoke to Dennis Cessna, and he mould be willing
to sell the 8 lots which are desired for the playground at a figure of $2,000
per lot now (which is the assessed value of each lot , with the remaining
balance to be paid 1at: r make the price of each lot equivalent to the
prices of the other lots which are purchased for the playground. Also, $300;
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to $400 per lot would be added to cover the cost of upgrading and clearing
the lots. He would like the original $2,000 per lot applied to his tax bills.
In the end, the price for each lot would probably be about $3900. The asking
price in the area has been between $5,000 and $6,000 per lot. The Assembly
concurred in having Mr. Best check into the legality of the Borough's purchasing
these lots. All of this property has been included in the Comprehensive Plan
as being needed for school purposes by 2000, and therefore Mr. Best felt that
it should be acquired as soon as possible.
G. Pratt and Erdman Trailer Courts, rr. Best stated that the Pratts and Erdmans .
had agreed to decide by September 1 whether or not they will ue rade and
continue their t_ei er courts. flr. Pest reviewed L•:e probable costs of
improving the co vrts with them. Mrs. Springhill cbccted to telling them how
to arrange their finances. She felt that since they ueec opeezting under
grandfathers right that they should not be asked to r:a_e these improvements
since they can't afford theia. Mr. Arndt asked if this were true even when
there are severe sewerage probl =ins and fire hazards, Mr. Barr stated that he
felt it was much better for the Pratts and Erdman to realize now everything
that will have to be demo, If they were required to make improvements only
a little at a tiscc, they might go so far into debt that it would lead thorn
into bankruptcy. Mr. Stansbury otated that the_-e cannot be grandfather's
rights where health and safety are concerned, Grandfather's rights pertain
only to the use of property. When there are broken se -ter and water lines
that exist in the same ditch, the :.situation must be corrected for the sake of
the individuals who live in the trailer court. Mrs. Springhill still objected
to the possibility of forcing these courts to close down.
H. Contract with Will Ross, Inc. for Hospital Eauipmnnt. The hospital equipment
is now estimated to cost $95,000. The original figure was to be $90,000, but
the excess had been anticipated in the capital improvements fund.. The equip
went will all be shipped to Eodiak together at the lowest rate possible. Some
of the items-•- renovated instead of new to keen the expenses to a bare
minimum. Matching funds for contingency items have been requested from Hill
Harris and Hill - Burton.
I. Nuns' Quarters- Mr. Best asked if the Assembly wished to authorize the
architects to complete the plans for the Nuns' quarters so that a contract
could be negotiated with the barrack Co. for their construction. It would be
less expensive if they could be constructed at this time. These rooms could
be converted to offices in the future, if desired. i'tr. Arndt moved, seconded •
by Mrs. Springhill, that the architect be authcrized to draw u plans for
the Nuns' quarters. motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mt. Best
will bring the rough plans to the next meeting.
J. Possible Adoption of Parks and Recreation Power. Mr. Best asked the Assembly
if they wished this question to be placed on the ballot. He stated that
there are matching funds available which could be obtained to provide
recreation and tourist facilities which would help boost Kodiak's economy.
Pars. Springhill stated that she was opposed to the Borough having any more
power. She felt that the inequities of the tax structure should be considered
first. The people living outside the City are not paying the taxes they should
be paying. Annexation would help, but it does not appear that it will succeed
because of the additional 2% sales tax proposed by the City. She felt that
either the possibility of becoming a third class Borough should be considered;
or else thought must be given on how to divide the responsibility of the tax
load. tier. Best spoke in favor of merging the Borough and City governments,
since two forms of government are too expensive for the numher of people here.
He stated that the mi.ntates of the Juneau Charter Commission and the draft of
their document are available at the Borough Office. He suggested that the
Borough work toward putting this question on the ballot a year from October.
Mr. Barr did not feel that the tax structure was inequitable between those
inside and outside the City, since those living outside pay City sales tax
and the only direct benefit they receive is fire protection. He felt that it
was unfair for the City to propose a policy of assessment for utilities only
for those outside the City, since they mould then be paying City taxes plus
the assessments if they were annexed. It was also pointed out that tax
monies from renters is being nursed, and that a sales tax such as the one
proposed by the Borough would have spread the tax base out more evenly.
K. Withdrawal of Supplemental Sal <: ry for Seafood Sanitarian and Secretary by City.
The City notified Mr. Best that as of August 15, they were no longer *participating
in these salary supplements. They did not feel that the City has been
receiving enough services from the Seafood Sanitarian to warrant the supplement.
The General Sanitarian now feels that he should turn down his salary supple-
ment, and plans to so notify :he City and Borough, in which case there would
no longer be tit City and forou h Senitarian, but e State Sanitarian only. This
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would mean a curtailment of sanitary inspections for the City and Borough.
Mr. Barr agreed with the withdrawal of the Seafood Sanitarian°s salary, but
felt that the supplement to the General Sanitarian °s salary should be
continued. Mr. Best will attempt to negotiate with the State concerning the
Sanitarian positions as requested by the Assembly at the time of the adoption
of the budget.
L. ACS Trailer Court. Since several trailers had to be removed from the BIA
property, Mir. Best felt that the coct . ?_ e paid out of the receipts from
the trailer court rental-. $34,000 is anticipated from these rentals for this year,
and only part of this .:..mount was dedicated to school playground improvement in
the school budget. Mr. Arndt moved, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that this
bill for 4,;60, be ;said out of the ACS trailer court receipts. Motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
XI ASSEMBLY COM TINTS
A. Mr. Barr re Revision of Trailer Park Ordinance. Mr. Barr suggested that the
proposed new trailer park ordinance be finalized as soon as possible. Mr. Zest
stated that he is working on a Camper Park section, and that he is also anxious
to have the ordinance finalized.
XII AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. Mr. Stansbury re Camper Park. Mk. Stansbury suggested that if the area
originally withheld from a land sale to be used as a camper park is not
feasible, that the Borough choose another site and go ahead with this idea.
any people cane to Kodiak with campers and when they find no place for
camping, a bad name is created for the area. Mr. instated that a proposed
school site adjacent to the Ram area is now being considered by the
Comprehensive Planners. This might be a good location for a camper park, and
could probably be so used for at least 10 years until it would be needed for
the school site. Mr. Best said that the status of this land would be explored.
The land could be leased to a private individual for a camper site at a
very nominal rate. Water and power are available in the area
..III ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting adjourned at 11.05 p.m.
ATTEST:
G. S. Best, Borough Chairman
(/
ix, Acting Clerk
APPROVED-
Adj. No.
P 68 -4
P 68 -5
P 68 -6
P 68 -7
P 68 -8
R 68 -4
R 68 -5
R 68 -6
ADJUSTMENT TO BE APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY ON AUGUST 15, 1968
Name Amount
Williams, Ralph I 21.17
& Lila R.
Kenneth M. 97.22
& Lorraine A. Casey
Hajdu, George A.
Esther B.
Horton, Kay P.
& Lorena A.
Burch, Alvin R. 1,118.38
& Barbara G.
Wakefield Fisheries 17.41
& Richard C. White
Sautner, John & Cloe 32.62
Richmond, Maxine
Reason
Property located inside City.
Amount removed from Borough
roll and placed on City Pilot
list.
Property located inside City.
Amount removed fran Borough
Roll and placed on City
Pilot list.
77.60 Error in calulation of taxes.
Tax should be 8.62 instead
of 86.24
43.90 Plane is located on the Navy
Base and is exempt from
taxation.
Remove from tax roll.
Was assessed in duplicate.
Error in valuation. Should
be $8,360 instead of 10,580
Error in calculation. Tax
should be $50.30 instead of
$82.92.
.78 Grazing lease cancelled 7/6/66.