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06/04/70 RM! o 1 r I III ;muiFS OF PREVIOUS =DIGS n 4 4 5 0 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY tffi':TING JUNE 4, 1970 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Springhill at 7.35 P.M. II ROLL CALL Present Wilton T. ttite, Borough Chairman Betty Springhill Ed Naughton Noon Sutliff Dan Arndt (late arrival) T. T. Jackson Also present: Robert E. Grafe, Clerk- Tteastser, Dr. Marshall Lind, Superinten- dent of Schools and Iris Lind, Dolores Padilla, Joanne Jones, Beverly Horn, Dm Statter, Gordon Edgers, Dick Woodrow, Jerry Bvler, Lucian Cassettes, Larry Craig, Royal Large, Dail Norton, Gene Braisie, Ray Ecklurd, Robert Spam, Ray Buff, Clifford Garner, Vern Olsen, Anita Derry and ten other people in the audience A. Assembly - regular meeting - May 13, 1970 - t'r. Sutliff moved for approval of the minutes as presented and asked for unanimous consent: no objections were voiced and the Presiding Officer declared the minutes so approved. B. Asserbl - -- - . 20, 1970 - hr. Sutliff moved for approval minutes as preset or unanimous consent; no objections were voiced and the Presiding Officer declared the minutes so approved. IV MINUTES OF OTHER x• EETI^r-s A. Planning s Zoning - regular meeting - May 13, 1970 - There were no oasrents. B. Planning . & Zoning - regular meeting - May 27, 1970 - There were no rents. C. School Board - regular meetings of May 11, 1970 and May 22, 1970 - There were no cements. V Ca44UNICAI'I(1B AND APPEARANCE R➢WESZS A. Mr. Gordon Edgers - Forest Service tative - tr. Edgers introduced Didc tbodraw, Anchorage Forest District Ranger. They came to discuss the Afognak Tiffin Sale with the Assembly members and to obtain the members opinions. They stated the estimated amount of money the Borough could hope to receive from net receipts of the entire Chugach National. Forest. They also presented three assumptions to the members. Assumption #1 is for the sawmill to be located in Kodiak with Kodiak as the major supply pmt for Afognak logging Camp; Assumption #2 is with the samill and lagging camp located on Afognak Island, with Kodiak as the major• gply center, Assumption #3 is with the sawmill located in Seward and the logging Camp located on Afognak Island, with the major supply center being Seward. Along with these assumptions, they pointed out the expected population increase, number of permanent jobs and the increase in anneal capital flow for each assumption. hr. Unite said that if the sale wets made, there would only be as course that the Borough could take and that would be to have the mill in Kodiak. He pointed out to the Forest Service representatives that they would have to recognize the fact that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly would not support the timber sale on Afognak without the mill located in Kodiak. B. Chiniak Citizens Group - Representing the Chiniak Citizens Group were ito. Robert Spawn and tr. Ray Huff. XY. Spam stated the reason the people were building on State land was because there was no led for sale in Chiniak. He asked the Borough for assistance and requested they have a land sale. n 4 4 7 n KODIAK ISLAND 9OIKIUGH ASS& -IDLY SUFI TEG - JIVE 4, 1970 Page 2 Mr. tfiite explained this could not be done at this time due to the land freeze. He said the Assembly understood the land, road, school and other problems and said the Borough would help if they ware in a position to do so. The two Chiniak representatives said that the school, which is located on Air Force property with the Borough furnishing the teachers, may not be open due to the fact that they might not meet the number of children required. The group has been consulting with tir. Roy Ecklunl about possible survey week, and they said he has been very helpful. They feel if land were offered for sale, they mod also build the necessary stores, recreation facilities, etc. and the community would grow. They cannot afford living in Kodiak and also feel that the road conditions make traveling bade and forth not feasible. Several years bade the Air Force and Lockheed had land for use by the people, but due to the fact that it was not kept up, this was discontinued. t$. Naughton suggested the group write to their Congressman asking for assistance. 4ir. Jackson stated that he felt the Borough should not be allaasl to sell lots, they should be sold to a developer and after the land has been developed, the developer could then turn around and sell the lots to individuals. Mr. Arndt ca mented that he felt the Bureau of Land ;tanagerent has given approval for land in Fells Flats to be sold. firs. Springhill said that she wanted it made clear that the Borough was not just sitting around, that they trould like to help but just could not sell any land at this time. Mr. Huff said the Chiniak area lies in the conser- vation area and that a copy of requirements for building codes had been Obtained and the Chiniak Group would comply to standards. Mr "fine assured the group that the Assembly wa'l'l do all they could to help remedy this situation. C. Mts. Joanne Janes - Regarding Kodiak Day Care Center - Mrs. Jones requested Borough finding for the Center. She explained the budget and what future plans were for the Day Care Center. The members of the Board of Diic..Wt of the Center were in agreement that it was mainly used by working mothers and it was a convenience for them, but also was a community service. The Center was originally started by CIDD but the funds were actually meant for a Head Start program and due to the fact that one has been seated in Port Lions, the Day Care Center no lager receives any fiends from C£0. Mrs. Springhill said that it is a function of the city as a community pro- gram and suggested the Board present their plan to the City Council for help. tars Padilla cemented that if the City did fund it, the Borough dtildnin might have to be dropped. Mr. Mite asked if any other Borough was subsidizing a Day Care Canter. Mrs. Janes said that she world try to get this information. The meeting was recessed at 9:45 and reconvened at 9:55 by Mrs. Springhill. D. ter. Lucian A Cassette - High School Planning - Phase 2 - Mr. Cassettes, along with Dr. Marshall Land, presentee Phase 2 (Schematic and Design Develppmett) of the High School Planning for the Assembly's approval. It had already been approved as is by the School Board. Phase 3 could not begin until the Assembly did approve Phase 2. Dr. Land explained that they wanted to tie this into a facility that is not just a high school. It is a facility that effects all students on the main campus. This would also include the propceed swimming pool and large gym. It is moped this can be utilized i zed by any groups in the mmmndty. Mr. Cassette explained the lay" out plan to all present. Square footage of the proposed addition is 87,700 feet. Mr. Mite asked What percentage of the square footage was classroom space. Ht. Cassette said general classrcon space is 10,200 square feet, 1,040 sq. ft. health classrooms and storage, science labs and storage is 5,120 sq. ft. He said the plan is to utilize such roams as the bard and choral roams for classes when not in use. Mr. White said that it appeared to him that more than half of the square footage was for the gym and other recseaatiael facilities. Mr. Cassette said that that was right. This plan is for 900 students involved in the classrooms aspect and 1,100 in the overall plan. 7 0 0 n 1 4 '? 7 I KCOIAK IStkND BD%:(Xii ASSEMBLY IT MUTES - JUNE 4, 1970 Page 3 t Phase 2 of the Hi. School P • , seconded to Mr. Jackson moved by Mr. Su Mr. Sargent informed A:. Cassette that there had been a lot of trouble with the drainage system in this area and asked him if the drainage system was planned. Mr. Cassette said a study would be made and that if it is re- quired, it would be done. Mr. Naughton questioned the reason for deleting the swimming pool when calling for a bid 's. Emil Norton explained that if something did hat en, this Could be one program that could be cut, and yet it would still be planned for as an overall lay -out. LIr. Sutliff called for the question, and the question passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Civil Defense Certificate - A. J. ( Tony) Perez)- The certificate was to be presented to idr. A. J. (Tony) Perez, but '7 !tate informed those present that IIr. Perez was unable to be in attendance. Therefore, he read the accompanying letter of commendation written by 4tc. William A. Swidc, Civil Defense Coordinator. F. Letter from Kodiak humane Society - The Dough Chairman read the letter from the Kodiak Humane Society, written by tiarion Marconi, Board of Direc- tors, requesting to be submitted in the Borough's budget for funding of the animal shelter. t•IC. tibite said he felt this was in the sane category as the Day Care Center, and it was rated this was not within the Borough's pa hers. There was no P.i en1asian. G. Letter from Dept. of Natural Resources re Veterans Preference - The Borough Chairman read the letter from the Division of Lands regarding Veterans preference. Same time ago, the question had teen brought up whether Veterans preference could be used more than once in land sales This letter stated that once an individual has used his Veterans preference to purchase land, he shall be disqualified from purchasing any land under the Veterans preference in the future from the State of Alaska. VI PUBLIC HFARI4[S - 14QIE VII PIADI•IING & zwrn ITBS - NOZIE VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Dctehsim Request - Neil Sargent - USS 3099, tot 19 - The Borough Chairman read it. Sargent's request, which is being made due to non- arrival of needed parts to complete the required sanitary system. B. Extension Ch Phil Anderson - USS 3099, Lot 18 - The Borough airman read Mt. A i s request, which is being made due to non - arrival of needed parts to complete the required sanitary system. • Mr. Sutliff moved that both requests be made as one and asked for unanimous consent, which was given. There were no objections to the requests for six month extensions. C. Attorney Memrantham Concerning Old Afognak Village - The Borough en legality read the letter from Mr. Roy Madsen, Borough Attorney, merging ng t the Port of claims m land in the Old Afognak Village by persona who Lions after the Tidal Wave. Persons rust make application for this land, whereupon it will go to various governmental agencies for consideration. There were no comments. D. Iiesolutien No. 70 -12 -R - Civil Aeronautics Board - This is a resolution requesting the C.A.B. to provide improved air service between Kodiak and Seattle and Kodiak and Anchorage. Mc. ttite read the resolution to the Assembly members. Mr. Arndt roved for adoption of the resolution, seconded 447`I KODIAK ISU4ND BOROUGH Ass2223LY mums - JUNE 4, 1970 Page 4 by ;4r. Naughton. The Presiding Officer opened the question to discussion, at which time Mr. Mhite reread the last paragraph of the resolution for clarification. There being no further discussion, the roll was called, with Mr. Jadcscn . no; Mr. Arndt - flr. N. .hton - _ ; Mr. Su K - Yes; - • ors. Sprughu - yes. The reso utlon was adopted. E. Resolution No. 70 -14-P. - Opposition to TAPS Road - The Borough Chairman read the resolution to the Assembly, which states that the Assembly is opposed to spending $120,000,000.00 for the construction of the TAPS road to the North Slope. Fir. Arndt said that he is opposed to such a resolution as he feels the Assembly does not law emugh about the facts at this time. 14r. Naughton maned for adoption of 70 -14 -R, seconded by Mr. Sutliff. There being no discussion, the roll was called, with t[r. Arndt voting no; Mr. Jackson - m; Cdr. Sutliff yes; 11r. Naughton - yes; and Ctrs. Spring- hill - yes. The resolution was adopted. IX tZ4 BUSINESS A. X.A.N.A. - Ganes Permit - The Borough Chairman read the request fram the Association for a permit for gates of dnance and skill. Mr. Jackson moved to grant the permit, with concurrence of the State Police, seconded by Mt. Naughton; motion passed by unanimous voice vote. B. National Barak of Alaska - GO Bards - Trust Fee - Mr. Grafe requested money from the contingency fund for the coupon and trust fees. Mr. Sutliff motioned for approval, seconded by Ito. Arndt. There was no discussion; motion passed by unanimous voice vote. C. Request for Extension - ADL 35277 - Lenhart J. Grothe - Fir. Grothe needed more time to make his land payment. Mr. Arndt motioned that he be4iven a 180 day extension, seconded by Mr. Sutliff. These was no di cn.g5ron; motion passed by unanimous voice vote. D. Adjustment Request No. R -70-1 - The Borough chair±an read a letter from Mrs. Kathleen May, Borough Acting Assessor, requesting a refund to the Berg- Deveau Building Co. as they had been paying taxes on property that they did not awn. ttr. Sutliff moved to grant the adjustment request, seconded by Mr. Jackson, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Adjustment Request No. R -70-2 - The Borough Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Kathleen May, Acting Borough Assessor, requesting the Assembly to forgive the penalty and interest owing on the Elks Lodge property. The reason for this request is that there has been some discrepancy over the ached land boadaries and confusion over the actual title to the property. By passage of this request, the Elks would be brought to a current status on their real property taxes. Mr. Sutliff novel to grant the adjustment, seconded by Nr. Arndt, the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. F. City/BOrou t Maintenance and Snow Removal Agreement - The Borough Chairman sumnerised the request, which aunts to $1,000.00 for mainteance and snow removal of roads and parking lots of the Borough Hospital and Kodiak area stole. It was felt this was a reasonable amount. Notion to a. oA. the ayreene rat was made Mr. Arndt and seceded by ?tr. Naughton. Mr. Jackson raised the queen as to why this didn't rake under the stool budget. The Presiding Officer asked if anyone felt it Should and there were no oafs. Mr. Sutliff called for the question, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. G. Resolution No. 70-7 -R - Setting of due and delinquent dates for 1970 taxes - The Borough Chairman read the resolution to the Assembly. Mr. Jackson maned to approve the resolution, Mr. Sutliff seconded the motion, and motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. H. Vander & Expenditure report for ;troth of May - The Borough Chairman explained the report to the Assembly members. There were no moments. KODIAK ISLAND BOR0UGH ASSf1BLY :mum - JUNE 4, 1970 Page 5 I. Presentation of 1970/71 Kodiak Island Borough Budget - The Borough Chairman said the budget was presented in preliminary form to the members Copies were passed out for the members to study at their perusal. Mr. "kite suggested that the Assembly have a work session on the budget so it can be completed and approved. Ills. Springhill announced she will be out of teen for a month, starting June 12. tbnday, Jura 8, was set as the date for the work session at 7100 p.m. in the Borough offices. Friday, June 12, at 7.00 p.m., there will be a public hearing on the school budget, followed by the first roaring of the Kodiak Island Borough budget. Mrs. Springhill postponed her departure from Kodiak one day to attend this meeting. X CHAIIS4IN'S REPORT A. The Borough Chairman read a telegram from Senator Stevens informing/tr. White that the Chief Historian, National Park Service, Robert Utley, would be in Kodiak June 16 to examine the proposed Kodiak Historical Site. B. L1r. White said he had talked with Senator Mike Gravel concerning the proposed Amy Ordnance Depot and he had suggested the Borough Assembly hold off an making any comments, etc. C. Fir. tbite read the list of the committees for the information of the Assembly members. Ile said they are not always utilized and feels the Assembly should consider combining the Hospital Board with the Mental Health Board. 1Ir. ¶tite said he would like to prepare a new list of committees for the Assembly members approval, as sane of these committees are not necessary. He asked the members for their permission to write the committee members, thanking them for their time and effort and informing than that the can- mittees are in the process of being revised. ter. Jackson nerved to concur with the Chairman's request, Mr. Sutliff seconded the motion, and motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. The Borough Chairman announced to the Assembly that a Borough Assessor had been hired. He is Mr. Dale A. Colton. .tr. Elate anmamted that he seemed very well qualified and would be starting June 16, 1970. E. The Borough Chairman commented that it would cost about $18,000 to pave the area and driveways around the hospital. He had the paving contractor go out and make an estimate. He asked the Assembly to consider us the land sales fund as there is quite a large sum of ncney in it to cover this. He said 25% of the funds could be set aside for a future M niri poi Building, 50% for capital improvements the Assembly feels needed, and 25% for survey costs and preparation for additional land sales. Ltra. Springhill asked the members to cones with Mr. White's request and asked if he should look into the hospital idea further. F. The Borough Chairman brought to the attention of the members that the final date for trailers to be out of the ACS trailer park is : lime 15, 1970. XI ASSEIG3LY CCI -s 1S 4 4 7 A, Hr. Sutliff said that at the City Council meeting, $7,500.00 had been re- quested for the recreational program. It was suggested that the school put this in the school budget as it is now a school function. Mrs. Springhill commented that this could be a city function. Nr. Grafe was asked to find art how many are involved and what the program will consist of, then it will be looked into further for funding. It will be discussed i Today night. B. Mr. White asked for the Assembly's opinion on giving the fire tack to the City of Kodiak and using our equity in exchange for using their facilities at no charge. There were no objections. .4 Attest: • 2 0 .1 1 4 4 7 4 ROD/AK ISLAND BO%AJGH ASSQ•!BLY MEKNES - JIVE 4, 1970 Page 6 XII AUDIENCE CUtRNPS A. Pir. Gene Braisie said he personally feels he filed on the Bells Flats land before the State selected it and also before the Natives filed their claim. He said he did everything legally, and that he has lived on this property since July 1, 1966, one day before the State selected it. He rent to the trouble of retaining a lawyer to review the Borough ordinances to see why he couldn't buy the land he wanted. He stated that he tculd like this settled as soon as possible so that he can start building on the property before winter. XIII AQIOUPMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.N. Appr L Y'`u`` L Wilton T. Fthite, Borough Chairman j