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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 r ) ASSEMBLY MEETING -- APRIL 17, 1969 2 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. ASSEMBLY MEETING - APRIL 17, 1969 #3 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. ASSEMBLY MEETING -- APRIL 17, 1969 4 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 KODIAK ISLlND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY - APRIL 17, 1969 5 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. j • ASSEMBLY MEETING -- AP IL 17, 1969 E. 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 E6 Y g .. (30) f__t. b��� s_�ea 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. JOUP 3N ]T Ti TES Mc ereting adjourned at 1 :30 P.ii. ,a.11y B. /liendr _., , Clerk /Treasurer on Bullock, Presiding Officer IPPROVEU