04/17/1969 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - APRIL 17, 1969
I CALL TO ORDER
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
IV MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS
The meeting was called to Order by the Presiding Officer Don Bullock at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Courtroom of the New State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
PRESENT Absent
Jo Hajdu, Borough Chairman Don Arndt (excused)
Don Bullock, Presiding Officer
Betty Springhill
Jim Barr
Ed Naughton
Also present: J. L. Stansbury, Building Inspctor, Jan Metzker, Assessor; Judge
Mason; Pete Resoff, Mayor; Emil Norto:i, Jir B- _anson, Marion Johnson, Beverly Horn
James Fulp, all members of the School Board and Mr. Ivor Schott, there were about
50 people in the audience.
A. . Regular Meeting - April 3, 1959 - There being no additions or corrections the
minutes were approved as presented.
A. P &Z - Regular Meeting - April 9, 1962 - There were no comments
B. School Board -- Regt. : m.,eting - Appil 14, 1969
C. Hospital Board - April 16, 1969
J. ^»nplemental BCE - April 7, 1969 - There were no comments of these minutes.
V CORRESPONDENCE AND APPEARANCE: REQUESTS
A. Letter from Division of Lands re Time extension, Ernest H. Brothers, ADL 35234.
The letter was read requesting a six- -month extension; this is in line with other
such extensions granted in the past by the Division of Lands. Mr. Barr moved that
the Assembly concur with the Division of Lands' recommendation, seconded by Mrs.
Springhill. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
B. Approval of Change Orders of the Kodiak Island Hospital. Three letters were read which
set forth the change orders. Change Order #4 includes ten items, described in the
March 13th letter, and this group has been approved by the Hospital Board. Another
change in Order #5, adding an automatic damper to the generator for a cost of $1,100
wr' s 1iste&in t7 I7 l°' 1 ':' ''r ` =7 :1 O'sen and Sands, Architects. Mr. Sands
had informed the Borough Chairman that this would not be urgent as there is a main-
tenance man at the hospital and he could take care of the generator for the time being.
The Hospital Board did not feel that this was needed at this time and that if it
is deemed necessary at a later &±e it could be put out for local bids and perhaps
accomplished at a much lower cost. Firs. Springhill moved that the Assembly approve
Change Order #4 in the amount of $3, 027.00, seconded by Mr. Barr. The motion pas^
by unanimous roll call vote. Mts. Springhill moved for disapproval of Change CmZvr
#5, seconded by Mr. Naughton, Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 69 -5 -0 Amending Election Ordinance.
The Ordinance was read by title only. Mr. Barr moved f.v the anorov.i of Ordinance
69 -5 -0 in the second reading, seconded by Mars. Springhill. The meeting recessed
and the public hearing was opened. The Ordinance was then read in full for the infor-
mation of the people in the audience. The changes were noted: publication and posting
is to be made not less than thirty (30) days before the date of election and (2)
nominating petitions for Borough Assembly Members and Borough School Board members
shall be filed in the Borough Office at least thirty (30) Hays before the date set
for the election. These periods were changed in order to have adequate time for
printing the ballots and obtaining absentee ballots.There were no comments from the
audience. The public hearing was closed and the meeting reconvened. The question
was called for and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Public Hearing on School Budget for 1969-70. Mrs. Springhill read from the Compiled
School Laws, State of Alaska, A. S. 07.15.330 The school Board shall submit the
annual budget for the following school year to the Assembly by April 1 for approval
of the total amount. Within 30 clays after receipt of the budget the assembly shall
determine the total amount of money to be made available from local sources for school
purposes, and shall furnish the school board with a statement of the sum La be made
available. If th. assembly does not, within 30 days, furnish the school board with a
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statement of the sum to be made available, the amount requested in the budget is
automatically approved. Not later than May 31, the assembly shall appropriate the
amount to be made available from local sources from money available for that purpose:
The total approved by the Kodiak Island Borough School District is $2,447,007.00;
each item under the Budget summary was reviewed. Mr. Schott was asked to give a little
background. Mr. Schott stated that when the budget is formulated, first the services
are reviewed and it is determined whether or not they have been successful and then
proposed changes are brought forth. The School likes to keep 65 -70% of the budget
directed to instruction as this is the main purpose of the school. The budget is
based on the anticipated enrollment of 2,000 students; it also depends on the number
of employees in the program. The State system bases this on average of 25 youngsters
per classroom. In the State of Alaska, the teacher allowance is based on number of
students; first 100 allows six teacher; next 200 - 8 teachers and above that 4 teachers
for each one hundred students. Villages have one teacher for every 26 youngsters;
State allows two teachers for this number while in town only one teacher is allowed.
Under transpor±ion, the state pays for bus service on regular established routes,
The school must pay half of the cost of hazardous road travel. Mr. Bullock asked why
the increase of the budget over last year, to which Mr. Schott replied that there has
been an increase in the cost of living and although this does not account for all it
does for a certain percentage. Another factor is the salary increase, raises to those
that return for another year and there have been a few new positions added. The Board
felt that the villages with seventeen teachers should have a full time directar,.,,The questic
was raised as to whether or not the maintenance perscnnei fcr'the village. sthoo ..
allowed travel pay and it was noted that this is placed under whatever the man is
working on at that time. Mr. Fulp noted that this budget is prepared along guide-
lines that are standard throughout the country and set up by the U. S. Department of
Education. The question was raised as to the expansion of the Home Ec department
on the grade school level and whether or not credit is given in high school for having
completed these home econanic courses. These courses are placed in the junior high
and grade school level because some students do not have the time to take them in
high school, however no high school credits are given for this.
Mr. Vogt asked if any of:the village schools were under- staffed - to which Mr. Norton
replied that none were; this would depend on what a person thinks is under- staffed.
Most of the villages have 25 students per teacher and in some cases there are 30
students per teacher.
Mr. Schott was asked to explain the arrangement with th e City for the support of
the library. Mr. Schott noted that the School Board as aieducational institute is
permitted to support the libz and the Board wished to do this. The hours are
to be changed in order that students will be able to use it after school hours.
Mr. Schott recommended that the money be used to purchase books to balance out the
school library, further recommended that the superintendent plan with the City
Manager so that the library will be open_.and_ there_wilL be. trained l br-arians - to -
assist the students.
Mrs. Hajdu stated that during the work session on the School budget it had became
apparent that the cost to the local district is less but the overall budget is higher.
One factor for this is the expansion of the teaching staff and other services.
Although State and Federal contributions have increased, local contributions will
be necessary if a new high school is built. Further stated that she would be
hesitant to add services when there is no assurance that the funds will be forth
caning next year. Mr. Schott pointed out that Federal Funds cane in not to improve
schools but to wake them up; after the program is operating then the funds are taken
away after about five years. These services will have to be supported after federal
monies are withdrawn. It has been proposed at the State level that the State take
over the schools and operate them, buy building, employee teachers; the public school
is one place where people have to practice democracy and we should hang onto this.
It was noted that the shared revenue may be cut and therefore any new services would
have to be paid for by raised taxes.
A member of the audience asked if the new high school had ever been voted on and
was told that this was a fact, however the bonds have not been sold. The advance
planning is starting but no construction has been started. It was noted that the
School Board will not do anything rash about starting any construction very soon.
Mrs. Gellis asked if an architect must always be paid for a new drawing everytime
a building is built. Noted that several places bave basic plans that can be selected
and these plans are developed on the State level. Perhaps this will happen' it
Alaska.
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The question was asked as to the total grade school attendance and the high school
attendance. IZrs. Springhill stated that in kindergarten through eighth in Main there
is 785 and in High School 497. It was pointed out that listed in the new budget is
the anticipated enrollment of 890 for Hain and East Elementary; 310 for junior high
and 600 for Sr. high. Mr. Schott noted that there is usually an over - estimate of
enrollment when budgeting for foundation money and this is later adjusted. Men
asked what effect the possible closing of the Naval Station would have on school
proposals, Mr. Schott stated that PL874 supplies money for people who are in the
area without any tax base to support them. He further suggested that a new application
be made to have an extension of the monies from PL 874. A letter was read into the
record from the A.A.U.W. appealing for endorsement by the Borough of the Summer
Recreation Program. The School Board allocated only $1,200 in this year's budget - for
this program. The Americas Association of University Women has unanimouslly voted to
endorse the summer program as proposed by Reverend Childs.
It was further noted that in 1966 the Borough and the City had appropriated money
to the school for recreational program. Later this was placed in the hands of the
School Board and last year the Board allocated money to help with this program. Some
portions of the program were closed because of poor attendance but it was felt by the
recreational committee to be successful. $1600 was recommended by the School Board,
$1200 for salaries and $400 for supplies. It was felt by the School Board that the
program could be run on the amount allocated.
I7r. Vogt asked again about using the number of teachers allocated for the villages.
Mr. Sch ?tt' replied that if twenty- -two teachers were allotted by the State it does
not mean that this is what they would insist be there; they request only that we can
use them there. They can be used someplace else if the State knows we can't use
them in the villages. We have five more than the state allowance; these are five
salaries that are picked up by local support. Mr. Vogt asked if assigning these
positions is a school board function - Mt. Schott replied that the Superintendent
may assign them where he wants, where they best serve the community.
The question was raised as the status of the bill on the shared revenue. The
Borough Chairman noted that there are three bills in the Senate and one in the House
on shared revenues. Apparently it is the desire of many of the legislators to have
some sort of shared revenues, however it is not constitutional because they may not
: :stabli_sh a dedicated fund. It is believed that this may be done on a year to year
basis.
Mr. Norton said the School Board had worked hard on the hidget and he felt that it should
be accepted at this meeting in good faith without any conditions. He further felt
that a pessimistic view was being presented in saying that we are not getting any
State money; Foundation money has been increased. With the oil explorations in
Alaska we should not be concerned about dropping new services we are putting in.
He further requestcl the Borough Assembly to act now to pass the budget as prPCnnted.
The Borough Chairman recommended at th_.7 time that the School Budget should be cut
$35,000 as she did not feel that this was the time to add programs and services.
Mr. Norton noted that if these cuts were made community services would suffer greatly
and the budget would have to be re- shuffled.
Nr. Barr stated that although the budget is increased the local support has decreased, +c
but he is concerned with what happens when the new nevi high school is funded and add 0 1
five mills to the tax rates, if we continue to move upward. We are still paying$the
lowest mill rate in the State. One area in the villages that needs attention is that
there is no kindergarten program and they are starting behind the local students.
By the time the students reach eighth grade they are way behind and there is need for
remedial and pre- school programs. Perhaps this could be worked on the order of the
head start programs,- but a little broader. We make money from the villages and this
money is not being used in the villages. Until we pick up the education program we
will continue to have a welfare problem in the villages.
It was noted that applications for 815 Monies have been submitted four times and
monies have been received twice; in 1969 it was noted that the school system was not
over - crowded and therefore Kodiak had no priority. Perhaps it would be a good idea
to submit a new application on the basis that in 1969 there will be 225 un- housed
students.
Mr. Vhite stated that most of the statements made were policy statements and difficuli
to incorporate = these should`be noted and considered by planning people in future
years. Because of the fact that the budget has received no particular criticism in an
area that can be immediately repaired, feel the Assembly should follow Tit. Norton's
recommendation that the budget be passed.
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IMir. Naughton moved that the Assembly approve the School Budget as submitted with
the Borough's share of $370,817.00, seconded by Mrs. Springhill. Mr. Barr stated
he would like to set forth the feeling of the Assembly in that many areas of the
budget had been given too much attention while other areas had not been given enough.
He further suggested that the School Board could perhaps take these suggestions and
consider them, for example the library is perhaps over - funded. Mr. Naughton commented
in regard to the Village Schools that although there are only 26 students per teacher,
these students range from first through eighth grade and perhaps it would be best
to consider building more rooms and more teachers. The question was called for
and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Norton commented that this would be last budget prepared by Mr. Ivor Schott,
School Superintendent. Nt. Schott was given a round of applause by the members of
the Assembly and audience in appreciation of his work over the years.
A five minutes recess was declared; meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
VII P &Z ITTEEflS
A. Memo from P &Z re Proposed Jurik Yard Ordinance. The memo was read stating that the
Planning & Zoning Commission wished to know why the Assembly felt the proposed
ordinance was un- enforceable. It was noted that the Borough Assembly had requested
that the ordinance be drawn up covering junk yards per se but was given an ordinance
covering single junk yards and smaller sites. It would not be possible to enforce
an ordinance covering a single junk car as the Borough encompasses not only area
around Kodiak but a much larger area. If the ordinance is drawn to cover a
single car concept, the City has an ordinance covering this so a Borough ordinance
is not necessary. During the discussion on exactly where the line should be drawn
at one junk car or perhaps two it was pointed out that the community is growing
and the controls are growing not only in public but on the private individtals
property and an ordinance is needed that is not too stringent. firs. Gellis pointed
out that laws are needed to control the junk car and junk yards as they contribute
to rats and present a health hazard. It was suggested that the State Sanitarian
be contacted in this regard to see what he can do to help. It was further noted
that some people have had cars left on their property and now the owners have left
the area, but the cars are still there and what should be done. Pointed out that
these could be taken to the disposal site and stored there and after a length of
time they would be disposed of. The five buildings that are on State land on
Spruce Cape Road are also presenting a nuisance, there were refrigerators there with
doors on them and children were constantly playing in the area. The State Trooper
was called on this and did take the locks off the doors. It was noted that these
buildings have been there for some time, there was no moving permit nor permit to
use the land for such, however this is State land. Mr. Stansbury was asked to
check into this and it was suggested that the District Attorney of the State be
contacted as he is the enforcing agent. Mrs. Springhill suggested that the State
Sanitarian be contacted also. It was suggested that these steps be taken and also
perhaps a community clean -up committee could be checked into. The ordinance will
be returned to Planning & Zoning Commission for more work to come up with a less
stringent ordinance and Mr. Vogt stated that he would help if needed on this project,
VIII OLD BUSINESS
A. Hospital Staff Quarters. The Hospital Board minutes of April 16, were read in
which the Board and the Grey Nuns recommended the Schcon design as the one most
acceptable. Mrs. Springhill moved that the Schoon design, subject to modifications
be accepted; that the negotiations with the contractor regarding modifications in
design and specifications be completed before letting of the contract to avoid
change orders and further (1) that the Borough engineer be consulted before the contras
is let and that the Borough Engineer act as inspector during construction and
before the final acceptance of the building; (2) that a time limit for completion_
set and a penalty clause provided in this connection; (3) that the I,i:Jsent
central heating plant of the h $4pital be utilized as heat for the staff residence.
Seconded by 14r. Naughton. Noted that iir. Scizcon nas expressed the willingness of
doing the site preparation with a cost plus figure. The question was raised as to
what was included in the site preparation and was one already cleared. There has
been no definite selection, the one cleared spot is the direction that the hospital
itself would expand. Firs. Springhill asked if the suggested site would be near
enough to tie in with the present heating system. i•ir. Schoon noted that about
150' would be the farthest to hook up to the heating, however the sewer system is
the main problem. It was suggestdd that the Contractor and others involved get
together and determine the site before the contract is signed. Mr. Barr noted
that in the specstlere was no provision for a heating system and it was pointed
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that it was indicated that the heating system of the hospital would be used and
cost would be approximately $800. The only way to use the hospital system
is by a rick -well pipe system under ground and that is expensive. Mrs. Andrich
asked about the total cost - stated the proposal is $39 Mr. Lewis voiced
his objections to anyone on the Hospital Board saying that he was not a licensed
builder as this was not good for his business.
Mr. Stansbury said he and Nr. Jones, (Borough Engineer) have looked over the site
and Mr. Jones recommends that the housing unit be built approximately 150 feet
North and to the west side of the building; apparently much of the clearing has
been done and the terrain is good. He further recommended that a road be extended
up the west side to the building to provide access to the building rather than
inter ` eic = with existing parking and driveway.
It was noted that this was the lowest bid. The question was called for and the
motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
The question was raised as to whether it was legal to put out something for bid
and then change. It was further noted that none of the other contractors had
bid for site locations. Again noted that contracts are almost never built as
presented, there are always c?_ +::.gee that come up. The site preparation was covered
in Mr. Schooriqor_cposal as cost plus item. At last meeting this was mentioned as
far as legality was concerned and Ilk. Vogt had said that no law suit would be
indicated. The dead plans of the quarters were availble to all interested parties
and each had to use their own judgement as to preparation on the plans. With the
four contractors submitting plans they were almost identical. The modification
needed in 11r. Schoon's plans would be a small room separate from the main living
room where visitors could be received. Fir. B it moved that any modifications
must have the consent and approval of the Assembly before the contract is signed
seconded by Mrs. Springhill. Mbtion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
T11 norough Chairman requested to know the desires of the Assembly in regards to
the temporary giarteLS tuj.: the Nuns. It was noted that it would be possible for
them to stay in the old hospital for approximately $200 per month to take car:
of the utilities. airs. Springhill moved that the Borough allocate $200 per month
for utilities for interim quarters until the Quarters are available for the Sisters,
seconded by Pair. Barr. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Resolution 69-14-R Opposing passage of Senate Bill 152 it was suggested that this
be tabled as the Legislature will be closing its session on the 20th of April, it
was so done.
C. School Board resolution 689 - -3 assisting Public Library. It was felt that this amount
of money might not be availabe as this figure was based on the $19,000 from the next
years budget. It was also felt that this c• -as over-funded and that other areas could
well use that money. Mr. Barr moved that the Assembly not appropriate the $3,000
requested in Resolution 689 -3 of the School Board, seconded by Mrs. Springhill.
I1r. Fenner stated that he would get with the School Board and obtain a figure fram
them and then set up a definite program. It would take a few months to establish
and it was further felt that the school year is ending and the benefits would be
small just at this time. It was noted that under direct aid the school might put
a librarian from the school there and there would be partial funding by the school.
The question was called for and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Shuyak Timber Sale. Mr. Dale 'Tubbs from Division of Lands was in the Borough
office and stated that under the terms of the Management Agreement which had been
entered into with the State, the State does not have tc have the Assembly's approval
to proceed with the sales and further that the Division of Lands is being pressured
from several people interested in the sale of the timber. Mt. Tubbs had been asked
if the reclassification of the land could stop the sale and he was under the impression
that perhaps this would be so. However, uper f•ir_the r the filc.b, it b'c &re
apparant that the Boruuyli W.d. �,ut_ r-Tassify the land "timber" in the' first place this
is a State classification. Mr. Tubbs further stated that the price would probably be
$12.00 as it was felt that the Afcgnak timber was too high and was overbid. There
will be survey costs to the Borough and possibly other costs, although in the long
run the Borough should gain. Concern was expressed over the damage that could be
done to the salmon streams since this ?s a fish- oriented community. Mr. Barr moved
that the Chairman be authori2ed t direct a letter to Alaska Division of lands staling
that we have previously ob to the sale of the Shuyak Timber and further stating
that if over our_ ections, Alaska Division of Lands proceeds with the sale that
4 ,_ ' c-- comparable to the previous sale and unless spawning
stre ras- re given full protection under the contract and fully enforced, we will fight
the sale with every resource ava..LLab e . ?fin e := we are opposed to-the----investment
.....� 1 n ; i inra +-ot1 incci!t'e: i'i,,.s " 5 1 seeeon e . - -MZot passed.
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by unanimous roll call vote.
6
Establishing policy on leases of building and sites. The question was raised E +s
to whether or not the Assembly desired two leases, one for the borrow site and cite
for building site. Mr. Barr pointed out that there were sewer lines that were
thought to be usable in the future and also the road were to stay as they are now.
During the discussion it was brought out that by setting two different: leases it
would he putting the Borough in the renting business and require more paper s.-ork.
The question of rent was brought up and noted that $1200 is the minimum nirnum and it figured
on percentage per acre that would be $600 per acre. This charge can be controlled
by the setting a Unit on the size of tract and having a hold harmless agreement
on the building, perhaps require the lessee to bring the building up to cccxe.
Mr. Barr iaoved. that the policy b, set that leases within the borrow site area be on
the bat i:.' of $1200 adnimum, regardless of the improvements on the property that eech
lease include ai hold iiarrnless agreement and that any structures that are uti._':_ize cn _
the property must meet the building code, seconded by Mrs. . Springhill The question
was. r - D the tax status, noted that since this is borough land there is no
tax. These could. be taken in benty -acre plots and put up for sale and then these
lots will be on the ; -,may roll and the Borough will be out of the land =renting business.
Mr. Best's feeling on th.i had been that a sale was fine during the time of use hut
after being utilized: it ,vcu1d he a hazard to all people, but keeping it in the
Borough this could be turned into recreational uses after the facilities are used up.
The Qre; rti on ias r: ;_1acd for and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote
It was further noted that there had been hopes that the existing sewer lines would
be usable in the future, however there is some doubt now. The road system should_ be
maintained in its pre: en.t condition. lair. Barr moved that the policy be set t hat &:L'
present ro r s be maintained with a right-of-way running thirty feet. Si
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of the existing center line, seconded by Firs. Springhill. The question was called
for and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
IX NEW BUSINESS
A. u r Street Playground Funds: The City of Kodiak has custody of the money for the
playgro4 nd_ , .-ter . Goodman is reluctant to release this money or a portion of the Edney
without a motion from the hsse ib1y. There has been $13,900 spent for lots Lea le
playground aad. the Borough Chairman would like a motion for the release of that money.
r1r. iar_r. moved that the Borough Chairman be authorized to request from the City of
Kcd,a:l, he amount of :`13,900 from the ACS Trailer Court Funds to reimburse the
Borough foxy the '.'rchase of lots from Air. Pratt and r r Cessna, seconded by Pir_ .
Naughton. 1 -tins. 1:rin r, , r;: 14sod that the City Council had gone on record as opposing
the use of this money for purchase of lots; they felt that the honey should be used
for i mprovsma t and lay it being used for the purchase of land there would be nothing
by a swampy area for the playground. Mr. Bullock asked why not use the land sales
money:. It was noted that the land sales revenue have not been as expected and some
of the payments have been delayed; survey costs were higher than anticipated and
there is no su. :plus in the laid sales fund. Mr. Stansbury dtated that the Ac fun
were to build a faci l•i ty for the school so that the children could have a track and
football field and as rei e :er_ed the idea was to take contraol of ACS from 7SHA so
that money could he an- ila ble for the playground at no expense to the taxpayer. The
$13,000 allco t :d to the school could not be used until the School had a plan that
was submitted and approved. Mr.. Bullock requested that this be tabled until the
land sale money can be checked. It was requested that a search of the minutes be
made and an accounting of the land sales money to be available for the next meeting
of the City Council. Copies of minutes possibly back to 1966 at which time the
playground was firs mentioned. This item was tabled for further infcrnati_on.
B. Vouchers and Expenditures for March, noted that some corrections have heT.in
and others are to be nade leee1,7 on this report. It was z-,4-147x noted that surly items
of anticipated revenue have not been paid and the money from ASi A ;s!c morehensive
Plan may not be forthcoming in the next year.
C. Tax Ad -- this item was deleted from the Benda
X CHAIR'IAN' S REPORT
A. Fire Service District Advisory Eoard. The Chairman stated that she had several
names for the board, same submitted by members of the Assembly. It was thought to
take three members of the voluntee. s fire department living outside the City Limits
and two members t t lived ; ved outs j-dc fire service area. The names were read: Russ Wright
Bill Grecorv, A cr y :Caton, Jim Duros, Ernie Mills, Ed Luchwail and Tony Perez. The
Chairman was asked to check with these people and appoint. five members to the Board.
B. Use of Old Hospital. The s l_a ! e had indicated that the Maritime Academy or
Pioneer's home is out as the State has other uses for the building. The use ha-
not yet been determined.
C. Fire Truck has not been paid for as yet; the contract reads for a truck ceA,_
w equipment and after inspection they will be paid. The Borough Chairman h:
sent $10,000 which with the $5,000 downpayment makes $15,000 paid. It was sujg
that we not pay for the fire truck until the equipment has been received.
i? Hospital Insurance and Extended Coverage. There was nothing documented on this,
however at the School Board meeting, all three Insurance Companies were there ai.cr
it was noted that all Borough Insurance would he included in the packett. The
-' assurance was given to the company that handled the school insurance even thoug: i
the rat` was not avaible and this will cover the building and the equipment
qhs Nuns will have charge of the insurance on their equipment.
1 ASSEMBLY C0i fl TS - NONE
YII AUDIENCE C0N3MNTS ... questions were raised as to the fact that the recreational
program was being out while many other items were put in such as carped; in the
band room. There was a discussion as to the best way to achieve a surrIIner prcgriea,
whether to pay for the services or perhaps go to the School Board and ask that this
be taken care of. It was noted that there will be some adjusClients in the budget and
perhaps in the areas that were mentioned here and at the public hearing. It wn
pointed out however, that perhaps the stliool board should have a public hearing on
the preliminary draft of the budget and thereby could change a few items if nece =.-,-a
1: the final drafting. The Assembly can cut the Budget but it is the School_
Board's decision where this cut will be made. It was further noted that the ca.
for the band roam has been an item under discussion for many months and it was :`
that it was a necessary item. It was suggested that the people interested shoe'
go to the school during band practice and see the need for this carpet. Noted
also that the French programmes under discussion and that perhaps Russian 7.. _pub: '
be a better choice.
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Mc ereting adjourned at 1 :30 P.ii.
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B. /liendr _., , Clerk /Treasurer on Bullock, Presiding Officer
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