09/19/1968 RM4 0 4 I 9 0
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY METING - September 19, 1968
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7 :50 p.m. by Presiding Officer Jo Hajdu in the
Courtroom of the New State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
Sam Best, Borough Chairman
Mrs. Jo Hajdu, Presiding Officer
Don Arndt
Jim Barr
Don Bullock
Mrs. Betty Springhill
Also present: Jan Metzker, Assessor; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector;
Howard Keiser, General Sanitarian; Harry Carter, Seafood
Sanitarian; Sharon Ham, Secretary; Roy Goodman, City
Manager; Rev. Robert Childs, Hospital Board Chairman;
and approx. 25 people in the audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Special Meeting - 8/29 - 30/68. There were no comments and minutes were approved
es written.
B. Regular Meeting - 9/5/68.
Mr. Barr commented that it is stated in the September 5 minutes on page 5 that
his firm did not do the engineering for Mr. Jackson's new sewer line, but
since the meeting his firm has agreed to do the actual engineering.
There were no other comments, and the minutes were approved as written.
IV OTHER. , ThUTES
A. School Board - 9/9/68. Mr. Best reviewed the minutes. Mrs. Springhill asked
if it had been determined whether the Akhiok School Building meets the Building
Code. Mr. Best stated that the building had not yet arrived, but that the
contracts had been signed.
B. P &Z - 9/11/68. There were no comments.
V CORRESPONDENCE & APPEARANCE REQUESTS
A. Introduction of Sharon Ham, Secretary. Mr. Best introduced Mrs. Ham to the
Assembly.
B. Petition for Fire Protection Service Area and Reading of Emergency Ordinance
68 -19 -EO Creating Same. The emergency ordinance was read. Mr. Best explained
that the service area is the same one that had been proposed for annexation.
Mr. Barr moved for adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Arndt. Mrs.
Hajdu asked why only the real property owners had been included in dying for
the service area, since personal property owners also had much to lose from
fire. It was agreed that it was the intent to also include personal property
owners, and Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the ordinance be so revised. Er. Barr
asked why the cost had been determined by the number of parcels of property
instead of by the total assessed value of the property. Mr. Best replied
that there was no specific reason for this. Mr. Barr moved that Section 4 of
the ordinance be amended to read that collection of the assessments therefore
be based on the assessed valuation of the property lying within the fire
protection district, both real and personal. Motion seconded by Mr. Bullock,
and carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mrs. Springhill stated for the record
that she had no objection to the presentation of this emergency ordinance.
Mr. Barr stated that he did not wish to be included in the fire protection,
since the fire truck could not get to his property, and would request that
his property be excluded from the permanent ordinance. He stated that there
would probably be other property in a similar situation. Motion to adopt
ordinance carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Petition for Water Service Area and Reading of Fang Ordinance 68 -20 -EO
Creating Same. The ordinance was read. The area included was the Island
Lake area only, due to the contamination of the water. Mr. Arndt moved for
adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Barr. Mr. Bullock inquired as to
the mechanics of the billing. It was explained that it will be similar to
a local improvement district, and only those people who are served by the
water line will sustain the cost. It was explained that if more employees
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are needed to administrate the service area, the assessments will cover that
cost also. No other Borough funds could be expended. Mrs. Hajdu asked if
the City intended to cut off the Spruce Cape water also. Mrs. Springhill
stated that the City Council was still awaiting a recommendation from Mr.
Goodman concerning this. Mr. Frederickson asked if steps would be taken to
bury the Island Lake temporary water line before winter. Mrs. Hajdu replied
that the Borough is aware that immediate steps are necessary, and that is why
an emergency ordinance was being adopted. Motion to adopt the ordinance
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Letter from Ivor Schott re School Board Resolution 689 -2, Revising 1968 -69
School Budget. The letter and resolution were read concerning the receipt
and payment of additional insurance adjustments. Mr. Bullock moved, seconded
by Mts. Springhill, that the Borough Chairman be directed to have the proper
documents prepared to amend the 1968 -69 school budget as presented by
resolution of the School Board. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Kodiak Bar Association re Law Library. Mr. Best stated that the Bar Association
would undertake to provide a law library for Kodiak, and bring it up to
acceptable standards. Since the Borouugh had earlier considered offering
$5,000 toward obtaining a District Attorney for Kodiak, the Bar Association
hoped that the Borough could contribute toward this library. Books could be
purchase - jointly by the Borough and the State for a nominal fee. The State
would then keep the books up. This costs as much each year as the original
purchase. Since no one was present to represent the Bar Association, Mr.
Bullock moved to table this item of business, seconded by Mr. Arndt, and
carried by unanimous *dice vote.
F. Letter from Claud Hoffman re Bells Flats and Russian Creek Area Sewer Systems.
The letter was read, stating that if the Borough wished to attempt utilization
of the existing sewer lines in Bells Flats, it was recommended that the sewer
system be sketched into the survey plats, that statements be placed on the
plats for a blanket easement of the system, and that building on top of the
system be restricted. M. Barr felt that this was a good suggestion. He stated
that the lines back in the brush are in better shape than in exposed areas,
that the manholes are good, and that even if the entire line is damaged, it
could be dug up and re-laid, which would he less work than an entirely new
line. After further discussion, Mr. Bullock moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt,
that the Borough concur with the recommendations of Claud Hoffman. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Copy of Letter from Claud Hoffman to Sam Best re 30 -Dad Extension for Drafting
on Russian Creek Subdivision. The letter was read, stating that because of
additional work required, the State would agree to a 30 -day extension for
drafting of this subdivision if the Assembly concurred. Mr. Barr moved,
seconded by Mr. Bullock, that the Assembly express no objection to the
extension. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E.
VI PUBLIC BEARINGS
A. Ordinance 68 -17 -0 Amending Code to Permit One Budget Document. The ordinance
was read by title only. There were copies available for the audience. It
was explained that this ordinance eliminates some paperwork by taking care
of the levying of taxes and appropriation of funds in one document. Mr.
Barr moved for adoption of the ordinance in the second reading and further
that the rules be suspended and the ordinance read by title only if no
objections are expressed. Motion seconded by Mr. Bullock. The meeting was
recessed and the public hearing opened. There were no comments and the
hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Mr. Barr suggested that a legal
opinion be obtained from the attorney as to the correotness of the procedure
of reading the ordinance by title in the second reading. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
B. Ordinance 68 -18 -0 Amending Election Ordinance. The ordinance was read by
title only. Copies were available for the audience. It was explained that
numbers had been added to the Borough voting precincts; the qualifications of
voters had been amended to agree with the State Statutes; and the number of
petition signers had been updated from 50 to 10. Mr. Bullock moved for
adoption of the ordinance in the second reading, and suspension of the rules
to allow reading the ordinance by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Barr.
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.
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VII PLANNLi G & ZONING ITL11S
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A. Approval of Revised Lotting in Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision - State Division
of Lands (Case 196 -A) . A letter was read from Claud Hoffman describing thee
three changes proposed: adding three tracts of land along water bodies so
that they can be described for Borough retention as public lands; one boundary
was changed to follow the natural meanders along Sargent Creek; extra lots were
added along a road on the ridge between the Russian Creek and r•';i.ddle Bay Road.
Mr. Barr stated that he would abstain from voting due to his personal interest
in the subdivision. It was agreed that the Borough Chairman could further
negotiate with jr. Barr and r. Hoffman concerning the proper lotting of Lots
4 -6 of Block 1, which are located on a steep hill. After further discussion
concerning the tracts that will 1e withheld fray sale to protect Lake Orbin
and incoming and outgoing streams, lir. Bullock moved for acceptance of the
revision of this lotting, with the proviso that the Borough Chairman work out
the necessary agreements for Lot 4, Block 1. Lotion seconded by Nr. Arndt and
carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Nr. Barr abstaining.
E. ile o from P &Z Recommending Denial of Rezoning of Allman Addition, Bik 2, Lots
22-25, from R•l, and Allman Lalande, Lots 1 -7, from Unclassified, to Business -
Ron Chase and P &Z Cat (Case 202-A). The memo from P &Z was read
recommending denial of this rezoning due to the small lot sizes in the area,
and the lack of parking space. rr. Bullock moved, seconded by =Sr. Barr, that
the recommendation of P &Z be accepted. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote
C. Erdman Trailer Court. A proposed letter of agreement with the Frarans concerning
the trailer court was read, stating that by June 1, 1969, there would be only
15 units, properly spaced, and that all of the trailers will he connected onto
the city sewer line 90 days after it is constructed. If necessary, a request
could be made to extend the 90-day time limit. 1lr. Erdman stated that they
may need additional tines. 1 -3r. Best suggested that it also be added that if
there is a delay in the State Health Department's approval of the utility plans,
that a further extension would also be granted in that case. Mrs. Hajdu asked
if the court operators decide that development of the courts are not feasible
economically, would they be able to phase them out? Pin Best replied that
the courts could be voluntarily closed at any time. I•lrs. Springhill moved to
accept the agreement as proposed, seconded by Mr. Barr, and carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
D. Pratt Trailer Court. A letter from the Pratts was read outlining their plans
for reducing the court from: 29 to 22 trailers to allow proper spacing, and
requesting sufficient time to acct rplish this. The Pratts are preparing a
drawing showing the proposed location of the trailers. i.'lr. Best stated that
a similar agreement as the one with the Erdirans will be worked out with the
Pratts. After further discussion, Tar. Bullock moved, seconded by tor. Arndt,
that the Borough Chairman proceed with a similar agreement with the Pratts
as the one with the Erdnans. Lotion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Jackson Trailer Court. A letter from Nr. Best to Nr. Jackson was read, stating
that legal action would be taken against tar. Jackson, due to the placing of .
two trailers in unapproved spaces, and because of a lack of approved plans for
construction, unless ir. Jackson could show that such action would not be
justified. i•ir. Jackson presented a financial analysis of his trailer court.
i•ir. Best stated thadt ho failed to see the relevance of this analysis. lir.
Jackson then reviewed the requirements of the Trailer Park Ordinance, with regard
to his trailer court. He stated that he does not have walks, and that sane ; :of
the corner markers are missing due to continual construction work. He stated
that as- built plans, showing water and sewer lines and location of trailers,
had been approved by the Assembly on November 2, 1967. He felt that the item
concerning expansion or alteration of a court was not relevant. Lc. Best stated
that the question of alteration and expansion was indeed the whole question,
Jackson stated that he is working on the court according to the accepted
as -built plans. he stated that certain items are being required of him that
are not included in the Ordinance. Stop waste valves, which he said are not
required by the National Plumbing Code, are being required by I ir. Stansbury, A
Also, his plans and specs called for a 24`° cover over the sewer lines, but he
is being required to provide 36" cover. Tlrs. Hajdu stated that she understood
that as-built plans only express a situation as it exists, not the ideal situation
and that approval had not been given for construction on the basis of the a--
built plans. Air. Barr stated that there had been two sets of as- builts, and
one set did include proposed sewer and *water lines and had specs attached.
ilr. Jackson stated th.Ae fire plugs were not required by the Trailer Park Ordinance
either, nor by the State Code. He further stated that the Borough has no
jurisdiction over sewer lines. They are covered by the National Plumbing Code
which includes requirements only up to the property line.
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At. Barr quoted Section?' of the Trailer Park Ordinance, which requirees that
plans must be approved by the Sanitarian and Borough Engineer before the
Assembly approves a trailer court. :it. Jackson reviewed the history of the
sewer lines in his court, and the plans for them. iie stated that the latest
sever line was included on plans presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission'
in 1960. The Commission requested the approval of the Borough Engineer, but=the
Engineer refused to review the plans. At that point, Hr. Jackson went ahead
with construction. Also, he was told he needed approval of the Public Service
Commission. Iir. Jensen of the Commission told hire that he did not need approval
as long as he made no charges for utilities. However, he did apply to the
Commission and is waiting for approval. Also, the plans for the new sewer line
have been sent to the State health Department in Juneau for approval, but this
may take some tine. A question had been raised on the crossing of the sewer
and water lines, but iir. Britt of the State Health Deparmtnet had approved of
the arrangement. Mr. Jackson stated that the reason that other constructions
was done without plans being approved was that the clans which he submitted
to the local State Sanitarian'e office had never been sent to Juneau due to
the local Sanitarian being removed from Kodiak. The plans were subsequentlyr
sent to Juneau, but no reply was rec Ived., i4r. Jackson stated that the last
two trailers in question were placed on spaces which had been previously
approved, namely Spaces 5 and 24. iir. Bullock questioned the lack of testing
the water pressure. Mr. Jackson stated that iir. Britt had been satisfied on
this point. A further review of these matters was conducted, including the
memo from the Borough Engineer in whidz he refused to review the latest plans.
Mir. Jackson stated that the sewer line will not be covered until it is
inspected. A further review was held of the status of the two trailers which
received no approval. ir. Stansbury stated that he had never been requested
to make a final inspection of these spaces, and that trailers had been placed
there regardless. iir. Stansbury also stated that additional wort on the new
sewer line had been accomplished the previous day. I?r. Jackson stated.:. that
this had been done in order that the road could be re-opened. He stated that
if there is a delay in the approval of the plans by the State, it will be too
late for construction before winter.
After further discussion, nr. Barr stated that the new sewer line had been
surveyed to Iir. Jackson's line and grade, had been engineered, and had been
inspected to date by his firm. The question of water tight joints where the
water and sewer lines cross has not yet been resolved with the State Health
Department. sir. Reiser stated that he felt the new sewer line should he
completed and used, since even though it might have to be abandoned later, it
would be better than continuing to allow raw sewage to run over the ground.
He stated that he could not give any official approval for this, but that this
is not a problem, since none of the courts have State approval. He was of the
opinion that Ht. Jackson's court and ACS were the only two courts that would
approach meeting State minimum standards. Iir. Jackson stated that the sewer
line could be made operational in a couple of hours, and could be completed in
a week. It would be inspected by Mr. Barr's firm if they were requested to do
so. Is. Edris also spoke in favor of putting the line into use immediately.
'1rs. Hajdu felt that it would be impossible to require others to follow the
proper procedures in such matters, and to allow Mr. Jackson to follow the
procedure after the fact. It was also pointed out that the Borough Engineer
editorialize on plans, and not on the person submitting them. J•fter
further discussion, Liss. Springhill moved, seconded by cr. Bullock, that in
view of the fact that Mr. Jackson had presented sufficient documentation to
resist the threat of legal action, that it be lifted, and further that the
sewer line be put into immediate service,_ with the understanding that charges
on it can only be made after approval by the Public Service Coruission. tiotion
carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Mt. Barr abstaining.
After a recess, the question of what trailer spaces the trailer court actually
consists of,was raised. There were 52 trailers in the court at the time that
it was closed by attrition, and subsequently 5 trailers left. Therefore, when
the as -built plans were submitted, there were 47 trailers in the court. Mr.
Best stated that this was the nui er that he and Or. Jackson had agreed upon
for the present court. Or. Best stated that it was the intent that if a trailer
moved off of one of these 47 spaces, that the space must be improved and approved.
before another trailer would be permitted there. Also, no trailers could be',
added to spaces which did not previously have trailers on them. After the 47
spaces had been brought up to standards, then Mr. Jackson would be able to apply
for a permit to expand the court. lirs. Hajdu stated that the reason for this
is so that further expenditures are made on improving the portion of the court
that already exists. If money were spent instead o£ expanding the court, the
older portion might not be improved. Iir. Jackson replied that if he were
putting in new water and sewer lines, to old trailer spacC.I it would be
cheaper to add more trailer spaces along the way at the -;amo ti n•o_ i' - ir_ Jackanrl
also stated that his financial obligations were based on income from 52 trailers,
rather than 47. He stated that his nlnimate• goal fnr the court is to expand
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as far as is physically possible, as long as there was a demand for more
spaces. As it is planned now, the court could eventually accommodate 71
spaces.
There was then a question raised as to which of the 47 trailer spaces included
on the as-builts had been approved. rir. Stansbury stated that he had approved
only 5 of these spaces. fir. Jackson stated that the other 42 spaces had been
approved by other sanitarians and individuals previously. It was pointed out,
however, that the Assembly is responsible for all of the installation accomplished
since the trailer park ordinance was passed. After further discussion, fr.
Arndt moved, seconded by fir. Bullock,, that the Assembly go on record tharThe
number of trailers be established as 47. He felt that the Assembly would either
have to do this, or fire the building inspector. tr. Schneider, speaking from
the audience, stated that as a contractor he felt that 1.71r. Stansbury is a very
good building inspector; that he stands behind what he says, and requests what
is right; and that the Borough should stand behind him and enforce the
ordinances. i2otion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
It was pointed out that the miinutes should reflect that there are two trailers
now on spaces which have not been approved by the building inspector. i•ir. Jackson
stated that this was not true. He also asked if he would be required to
install shut out (stop waste) valves on the other 42 trailers. He stated that
their use is contrary to the requirements of the National Plumbing Cede and
that they are unsanitary. sirs. Springhill felt that i:'ir. Jackson should be
instructed to bring the two spaces in question up to acceptable standards.
She asked 'Jr. Stansbury if he would refuse to approve them, and he said that
he would not refuse. nts. Hajdu asked i -7r. Stansbury to inspect the two spaces
on the following day, and to report back to the Assembly on this matter at
the next meeting. It was finally decided that the 47 spaces on which trailers
may be placed would be settled administratively.
A. , •proval of Phase I of C. •rehensive Plan. Mts. Iajdu felt that two changes
in e ▪ . • use p an were . - cost perative before Phase I could be
adopted. Gne of these was the location of the sewage treatment plant. She
suggested that it be moved to the old dump site on Spruce Cape road, rather
than on the suggested point, which is populated and would require re- location
of those homes, as well as the cost of acquiring the property. Also, it was
pointed out that the land on the point is washing away. fir. Barr stated that
it would have to be located sorewhere along the coast, since it must be as low
as possible to lower the amount of pupping required, and the site will have to
be fairly large.
fits. Hajdu' s - other point was that of the present business area on i gill Bay Ztoad
being proposed for residential use in 1999. She felt that since it had been.
found impossible to enlarge the downtown business district, due to the pressures
of the present businesswen locates there, and of the property owners nearby,
and since therefore many businesses had located on All Bay Road, that the area
should be disignatcdfor business use in the future. This should include at
least the strip presently zoned Business. Mrs. Hajdu also felt that the policy
of leniency for granting business exceptions in Unclassified zones should be;
continued. Yr. Barr stated that he is opposed to the Nall Bay Road business
area, but since there are already so many businesses located there, these people's
investments should be protected. This may not be the ideal plan, but it wu'iid
seem to be tho befit for Kodiak. He felt that the Island Bay Subdivision area
would be the best area for business zoning, but that perhaps the mill Bay Road
area could become a service type business area, since most of the businesses
there are of that type. The Zoning Ordinance could be amended to include this
type of business area. i:rs. Hajdu suggested that the Mill Bay business area
be extended to meet with the Island Bay Subdivision business area. hr.. Barr,
felt that it should be kept as small as possible. i'ir, Arndt did not feel that
Kodiak could live with the Plan, and that it would have to be passed only
because of the Borough's being forced into it by the Federal government's funding
requirements. After further discussion, hrs. Springhill moved, seconded by 1r,
Bullock, that the area on the present zoning map which is now zoned Business .
be changed to neighborhood Commercial on the 1999 Land Use Plan. hr. Barr again
felt that it should be for service businesses only. Lotion carried by roll call
vote as follows: airs. Hajdu - Yes; i1r. Arndt - Yes; hr. Barr - No; hr. Bullock -
Yes; firs. Springhill - Yes.
The discussion then returned to the matter of the sewage treatment plant location.
The possibility of locating it closer to the center of town was discussed, but
it was pointed out that the closer to town the plant is, the more treatment the
sewage must be given. hr. Barr moved, seconded by Lrs. Springhill, that the'
future sewage treatment plant site on the 1999 Land Use Plan be extended to
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include the old dump site. notion carried by unanimous roll call vote. hr.
Bullock moved, seconded by ir. Barr, that Phase I of the Comprehensive Plan be
adopted as amended. rs. Hajdu stated that the special flavor of Kodiak is its
uniqueness and that this Plan should not be used rigidly, but should be
flexible and changed as required. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows:
firs. Hajdu - Yes; hr. Arndt - io; To Barr - les; mr. Bullock - Yes; firs.
Springhill - Yes.
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B. Approval of Hospital Lease agreement. Some revisions had been made in the lease
agreement, including the Hospital Board's recommendations concerning insurance,
and a provision for staff quarters. iir. Best stated that everyone concerned
had found the lease agreement satisfactory. hr. Barr moved for approval of the
hospital lease agreement as presented. notion seconded by hrs. Springhill and
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Discussion of Hospital Staff Quarters. Ir. Barr moved to table discussion on
this item until after a recommendation is received from the Hospital Board.
Lotion seconded by hrs. Springhill and carried by unanimous voice vote,.
A. Approval of Election Judges. irs. Springhill moved for approval of the election
judges as listed. Motion seconded, by Ir. Barr and carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
B. Approval of Tax Adjustments.R68 -12 through R68 -24, irs. Springhill moved for
approval of the tax adjustments as presented. motion seconded by rr. Barr and
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Approval of June 30, 1968, Audit Report. sir. Barr raised the question of the
differences between the Borough records and the Audit Report.. irs. Springhill
moved seconded by i:r. Bullock, that a..roval of the audit resort be tabled
pending further study. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Appointment of and Searing In of New Clerk. i.r. Barr stated that everyone had
assumed that firs. Hendrix would be appointed Clerk - Treasurer, but he suggested
that she be appointed Clerk and Acting Treasurer. A man or wor.an with a solid
accounting background could then be sought for the position of Treasurer so that
the Borough could continue to move toward a joint accounting system with the
school. iir. Best stated that it was the Chairman's perogative to appoint a
treasurer. mrs. Ilajdu stated that the individual who keeps the books should not
also sign the checks. Ir. Barr felt that the move toward a central treasury
system should be made as soon as possible, and he did not feel that a Treasurer
should be appointed and then immediate recruitment for a replacement for the
position of Treasurer be initiated. Besides, it was agreed that hrs. Hendrix
is not a financial advisor type of person. ors. Hajdu and i.r. Best felt that
when and if a central treasury system is adopted, this question could be
discussed again. A CPA would set up the system and would give his recommendations
as to how it should be accomplished. Mr. Barr stated that this individual
would not have to be hired right away, but that the position should kept
vacant for this eventuality. After further discussion, hrs..Springhil.l moved
for the appointment of Sally Hendrix as Borough Clerk. hotion seconded by "hr.
Barr and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
X REPORT
A. Status of Land Previously Purchased by Karluk Land Co. ir. Best reported that
there is now no question on the status of this land. The sewer and water lines
are owned by the City, and the land by the Borough. The only question remaining
is that of the delinquent taxes.
B. I Street Playground. Mr. Best reported that he had entered into agreements for
purchase of lots owned by Dennis Cessna and the Pratts for the playground, and
had signed earnest money receipts for these purchases. He had gone ahead with
this so that the earnest money received by i;r. Cessna and the Pratts could be
applied to their taxes, which would have become delinquent on September 16.
Proper legal documents must now be prepared to cover the purchases. He
recommended that the ACS trailer court receipts above the amount already
dedicated in the school budget, be used for these purchases. hrs. Springhill
stated that the Assembly had only concurred in exploring the legality of these
purchases, and had never voted to actually make them. She felt that :.r. Best
should have reported back to the Assembly and questioned the writing of the
checks without the formal agreement of the Assembly. ors. Hajdu felt that the
Assembly was now doing the same thing as they have done to the Building
Inspector. They encouraged the Chairman to pursue the matter, and then refuse to
stand behind the action taken. The appraised value of the lots is $2,022 each,
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and the purchase price is $3,500 each. i:ir. Bullock felt that the appraised value
should have been the price. ,„r. Barr stated that although at least two of the
Assemblymen felt that .ir. Best overstepped his authority, he (i.lr. Barr) felt that
iir. Best acted in good faith. He felt that the Borough should not throw the
earnest money out the window and proceed with condemnation of the lots. irs.
Hajdu stated that she had also signed the checks when she had been satisfied that
the money had been budgeted. .r. Arndt suggested that the tape of the meeting.
at which this matter was previously discussed be played at the next meeting.
After further discussion, Ir. Barr moved that the purchases at these prices be
approved and the proper documents prepared. Lotion seconded by ir. Arndt. li.r,
Arndt stated that he thought the Borough had gotten a good buy on the lots. ir.
Barr said that lots usually cannot be purchased at their appraised value. Also,
it was pointed out that the Borough probably could not have obtained the lots for
less through condemnation, since the prices probably would have been set between
the asking price Rnd the price offered, and legal fees would have been added on.
i.otion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mrs. I Iajdu - Yes; i.r. Arndt - Yes;
r. Barr - Yes; r. Bullock - lo; ..rs. Springhill - io.
C. Letter from Tom Dowd of Foster a iarshall re School Bond Issues. This letter
suggested that the bond issue amounts be changed so that they would be divisible
by $5,000, since bonds are issued in denominations of $5,000. ur. Best stated,
that due to an oversight, it was too late to change the figures, but that if the
issues pass, the figures will be corrected when the bonds are sold.
D. Letter from Harry Hulsing of U.S.G.S. re Cooperative Agreement for Investigation
of ?-Water Resources. The letter was read requesting that the agreement be signed
and returned to i-ir. Hulsing. The U.S.G.S. will• contribute $6,000 toward the
study, and the Borough will contribute $5,000 in cash, and $1,000 toward
installation of a streamgaging station. iir. Best reported that two representatives
of U.S.G.S. had arrived in Kodiak to be in work on the study.
E. Abandoned Buildings in Afognak. Ur. Best stated that he had been unable to find
out the ownership of the buildings, except for the school buildings which belong
to the Borough. ir. Shaw of Port Lions had requested the plumbing and wiring
from the school buildings for the new Port Lions fire hall. The Assembly concurred
in ilr. Best advising ir. Shaw to proceed with this.
F. Attendance at 0E0 Meeting. iir. rest reported that the administration of the OEO
programs had been discussed at this meeting, and that the Assembly would be
requested to adopt a resolution designating the existing unit as the agent which
will administer OEO programs. in this area.
G. Appointment of Jan ietzker as Assessor. iir. Eest reported that he had appointed
irs. i_etzker as Assessor. The actual assessing will be accomplished by a
professional assessing firm. He is now negotiating with two Anchorage firms.
The contract will be for a re- assessment over a 5 -year period, and the firm will
attend all BOE meetings. The Anchorage Borough is also considering this type of
arrangement. ir. Barr suggested that an announcement of this procedure be made
to the people of the community. :r. Best stated that the cost of the assessment
work by the firms and iirs. i.etzker's salary should be approximately equal to the
budgeted salary for the assessor..
H. Forgiving of Taxes. Best stated that in past years certain individuals had
been forgiven for their taxes if a welfare situation existed. This was declared
illegal by the Borough Attorney, hut other Boroughs have found methods of
accomplishing it. iir. Barr suggested that this taxplorod ai d a 7 c%a1 ;nmthc
found of accomplishing it. It was agreed that each case would have to be
individually approached by the Assembly.
I. Sales Tax. lir. Best reported that the Borough sales tax could not be. ed
a ballot again until after 12 months. The City is now discussing the possibility
of lifting the personal property exemptions on boats and on retail furniture and
fixtures located within the City. The owners of these items would then pay
personal property taxes directly to the Borough, which would create a higher cost
to the Borough for sending these bills. This cost would then have to be
supported by the real property owners. r. Best felt that this might be a
partial step in the right direction, but he preferred that no piecemeal changes
in the tax structure be made, and that instead a study be made of the entire tax
base, or that unification be actively pursued. ur. Reso ff w;as also dubious about
the success of piecemeal tax changes. la's. Springhill stated that the reason for
the City discussing this is that under the present tax arrangement, wherein City
businesses are exempt from personal property taxes, money is leaving the community
that should be kept here.
AssgLEgi hEtTiiG 1 Septet eic1191 1
XI ASSEMBLY CONAEi TS
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A. ix. Bullock re Establishment of Community Health Center. Nir. Bullock stated
that if the Borough wishes to have such a center established, the Assembly will
have to agree to becoming the sponsoring agent. Funds would then have to be
applied for from the National Institute of mental health. The application would
have to be completed by November. The Center would cost a total of $52,000.
The Fed -,1 government would finance 75. of the cost, and the State might
transfer the $12,000 psychologist's salary which they offered, toward staffing
the center. The Borough has already budgeted $4,000 as its share of the
psychologist =s salary. After further discussion, Er. Bullock moved, seconded
b firs. S•rinhill, that the Borough Chairman be instructed to take a•,ro•riate
action to formulate the Kodiak Island Borough hental Health Program. The program
probably would not start until next summer, and the Borough would only be
obligated to participate in the program for one year. Lotion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
B. Er. Barr re Progress on Guidelines for Relationship Between Assembly and School
Board. ir. Barr inquired as to progress on the guidelines, and hr. Best replied
they had not yet been completed.
C. Er. Barr re Notification to Individuals on Agenda. Or. Barr stated'; that the
Staff should be sure to notify individuals ahead of time if they were Scheduled
on the Assembly Agenda.
D. Harry Carter re Participation in Seafood Sanitarian's Salary. ir. Carter
inquired as to the status of Borough participation in his salary. i,r. Barr
stated that the money which had been included in the budget was intended to be
used by the Chairman for negotiating with the State. ix. Best stated that there
could be no negotiation with the State in this matter, but that he could see no
reason why the Borough should not participate in i:r. Carter's salary at this
time. An agreement had been reached with lir. Carter as to his availability to
the Borough.
E. hr. Stansbur re Enforcement of Ordinances, ir. Stansbury asked what the
Assemb y's intentions were toward enforcing the ordinances, since a stop work
order issued by him with the consent of the Borough Chairman had been ignored
and no action taken concerning this. lir, Stansbury seed that he was also in
favor of getting sewerage under ground, but that there laws which do require
plans for sewer lines. It was suggested that the Building Inspector, Sanitarian
and Borough Chairman discuss the areas of responsibility which each should under-
take in enforcing the ordinances. Fr, Schneider, speaking from the audience,
felt that the Stop Work Order should have been enforced when the first violation
occurred. Ir. Carter stated that previously there were not sufficient personnel
at the Heatlh Department Office in Juneau so that plans could be reviewed and
approved, but that is no longer true. He said that in cases where the local
sanitarians have waived plans, the State has objected to this. It was agreed
that permits cannot be issued which violate the ordinances.
XII AUDIE10E CMEEI' TS - None
XIII ADJOURN ,ENT - The meeting adjourned at 2 :05 a.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/A
Sally Hendrix, Clerk G. S. Best, Borough Cha
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R68 -14 Bolden, Ben
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ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ASSEMBLY MEETING OF 9/19/68
Page 1 of 2
9/19/68
R68 -12 Corp. of the Catholic - 79.68 Error in evaluation.
Archbishop of Anchorage
Church should have 1 or
more acres of land for a
cemetery. Church had only
0.6 acre for the cemetery.
16.53 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $62.75
instead of $46.22.
.40 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $46.22
instead of $46.62.
- .79 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $263.34
instead of $264.13.
.79 Error in computation of tax.
Tax should be $263.34
instead of $264.13.
.79 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $263.34
instead of $264.13.
- .79 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $263.34
instead of $264.13.
.79 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $263.34
instead of $264.13.
2.65 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $267.32
instead of $264.67.
- 8.65
Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $307.97
instead of $316.62.
20.66 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $321.51
instead of $300.85.
19.05 Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $296.41
instead of $277.36
R68 -24 A. S. H. A.
- 100.00
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9/19/68
Error in computation of
tax. Tax should be $289.63
instead of $389.63.