10/01/70 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 1970
I CALL 20 ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer Betty Springhill,
at 7 :40 P.M. in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, I'ta i,ak, Alaska.
' II ROLL CALL
Also present; approximately 30 people in the audience including members of the
Kodiak Island Borough School District and School Board Members.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS r E rnc,B
A. Assenbl - t - t 28th, 1970
B. As _ • Ibe - r e Nr. Jackson moved for
of - minutes as presented, Mr. Su motion carr by
unanimous voice vote.
IV MIN[AES CF OBiER MEETINGS
A. P&Z - regular meeting - September 23, 1970 - The question was raised as to
whether or not the representatives from Division of Lands had been contacted
as requested and the results of that contact. The Clerk informed the Assembly
that Division of Lands could not at this time send a representative down.
B. School Board - Special Meeting - September 17, 1970.
C. School Board - Regular i4eeting - September 29th, 1970. There were no amr M
V C@txtIDCAT1Ct!S AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
A. Letter from E. Brasie re Lease of Borough Land read in full by the Borough
a ev e year eon Tracts H & I in the Russian
Creek Subdivision. This lease of the land tzauld be for the purpose of building
a house, Cocktail lounge, steak house and trailer oast. Gtr. Jackson asked
whether or not this should not go before the Planning & Zoning Commission
for review of the use of the land as indicated. The Borough Chairman indicated
that he wished to know if the Assembly was agreeable to such a lease prior to
its being presented to the P&Z Commission Mr. Jackson moved to have the
Chairman refer this to the P&Z Commission rug this type of land use and
to further check with the lawyer regarding thelegality of such a lease,
seceded by Iir. Arndt, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - /ONE
VII PLAPPIIfn & Zamc ITEMS
VIII OID BUSIIg5s
4 S
Present
Wilton T. white, Borough Chairmen
Betty Springhill, Presiding Officer
Ed Naughton
T. T. Jackson
Norm Sutliff
Don Arndt
A. Resolution bb. 70 -22 -R Approving Final Plat of Neel Subdivision (Case 227 -A)
Shatafka Acres, Block 2, Lots lA and 1B. The Clerk explained that this had
been rwiemad by the P&Z Commission and approval had been granted for an
exception to the size of the lots, as they were slightly under the required
footage for this area. It was further noted that this has been approved by
the Borough Engineer and State Sanitarian. The Resolution was read in full
by the Borough Chairman, ttr. Sutliff owed for adoption of Resolution Ib.
70 -22-R, seconded by ttr. Arndt, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
A. Approval of Lease Renewal, Bozo* Borrow Site, Fred Bredan. It was rated
that tor. Brechan had paid the yearly rental fee and is applying now for a
re seal on the lease. Mrs. Balhn asked whether or not the inspection of the
area had been made by the Borough Engineer as required in the ordinance.
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This will be checked out by the Borough Clerk. Mr. Jackson moved for approval
of the lease renewal, contingent upon meeting the requirements of the lease
+' agreement and the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Naughton, motion upassed by
unanimous roll call vote.
B. Report from Borough Engineer and State Sanitarian re Trailer Courts in the An
(T. T. Jackson's Trailer Court Permit Request) - The memo from the Borough
engineer was read stating that the inspections had been made and for all purpa
the courts inspected did meet the Borough Requirements. Reports from the
Sanitarian were read on each court and all except one were recommended for
issuance of pertinent permits. itr. Sutliff moved for approval of LW. Jackson';
request, seconded by Mr. Arndt. Mr. Jackson mated for the record that he did
have a financial interest in this matter. The notion passed by unanimous
roll call. The Borough Chairman asked that the individual trailer courts owner:
be advised of the inspections and results in case they desire to apply for a
pennant permit.
Dc NEW BUSINESS
E School Board Resolutions No. 701 -1 and 701 -2 read in full by the Borough
Chairman zecamerdxng that (1) a school bond issue in the ancient of $5,678,120
for the purpose of constructing basic educational high school facilities at
Kodiak, together with appurtenances, swimming pool, auxiliary space and
site develapnerrt necessary for said structures and for construction of an
elementary school building and muilt- purpose unit at Cuzinkie, Alaska, at an
intereste rate not exceeding 8% per annum be placed on the ballot for Tuesdapy
Novegner 3, 1970, general election and (2) that a two per cent Borough wide
sales tax be placed on the ballot for the Novi 3, 1970, general election
with the proceeds from this sales tax to be used for retirement of bonds
that may be sold for construction of new spools in the Kodiak Island Borough
School District.
B. Resolution No. 70 -21 -R Approving Question of Bad Issue for General Obligation
sa rug on - — C4ircer 3, 1970,
general election ballot. The Resolution was read in full by the Borough
Chairman setting forth the proposition as stated in the School Board
Resolutions.
tt. Jackson moved for approval of Resolution No. 70 -21 -R, seconded by Mr.
Naughton.
The Borough Chairman gave a resume on the resolution. The proposition of
the Bond issue would increase the tax obligation by 9.45 Mills based on a
..: sixty million dollar valuation of the egire Borough. If the sales tax
passes it is estimated that the gross revenue from the 2% Borough wide sales
tax would reduce the total mill rate from the 9.45 increase to 5.45. It is
anticipated that State participation in construction costs could be enough`
to lower the mill rate by another 4.5 mills, thereby leaving .95 mills to be
added to the tax - payers rate. The Dassmihility study has been accepted by the
School Baud and also approved by the Borough Assembly, which study does show
a need for additional space . This new proposition would include the swimming
pool and appurtenances as well as the Cuzinkie school and appurtenances.
During the lengthy discussion which followed, members of the audience and
assembly brought out several. points. Oncw concerned the possibility of a limit
being set as to the amount of banding that was pedant for a community to
establish It was noted that there is a limit for mill rate levy of 30 Mills.
The question was raised as to who would be able to vote on this bond issue
and rated that all qualified voters would be eligible. Memmbers of the School
Board were in the audience and spoke on behalf of the Board in support of the
new school, pointing out the crowded conditions, the cost of construction is
continually on the rise and the obligation to supply academic facilities to
State students. During the discussion it was suggested that a resource tax
could be placed into effect that would take the burden off the property owner
and still enable the community to build a new school.
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Requests were received from members of the audience that should this
resolution be passed and the propositions as not placed on the ballot
that all information available should be placed before the public in order
that the right decision would he reached. Along with the figures on the cast
of construction, there should be the cost of maintenance and operations and
also consideration should be given as to the other needs in the community and
whether or not these would have to he shelved in view of the new indebtedness.
It was pointed out that the facility here in I;cdiak is a Regional High School
and there are additional students that the Kodiak Island Borough has obligated
itself to insure academic facilities. The Vocational School Building is
being used at present for some of the academic s„vios and this will not be
possible in the near future.
It was suggested that some thought be given as to earmarking a tax and than
not being able to use this in the future. Kammer, it was noted that this
could be changed if necessary. A five minutes recess was requested.
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M. Mr. Arndt requested that a delay of forty
five days be taken during which time the auditors would have time to go over
this proposal and submit a reaz.L. The question was called for and roll call
vote has as follows• t ir. Jackson - YES, tr. Sutliff- YES; tr. Arndt - AID;
Mrs. Springhill - YES: Mr. Naughton - YES:. notion passed by four to one vote
C. Establish Date for Special .•iejting latter part of October for Ratification
of Election Judges.
The date of Cttduer 15th was set for special meeting in order to ratify the
election judges for the coming election.
E. Tax Adjustments - read by number and copy of the adjustments 4ear given to
the Assemblymen for review. Mir. Jackson roved for approval of Tax Adjustments
P- 70-33; P- 70-34, R- 70-11; I70 -12; R- 70 -13; P- 70 -14; R- 70-15; R- 70-16;
R-70 -17 and R- 70 -18, seconded by Mr. Sutliff. :notion passed by unanimous
roll call vote.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Open to Entry Land Program - information has been received that garden and
grazing areas that have been t raditionally used by the villagers in the
Ouzinkie areas have been staked under this program. The villagers were not
aware of the open- to-entry program in their area and the Chairman has sent
a telegram protesting the handling of this program. lir. Naughton moved that
the Chairman be directed to draw up a resolution that sets forth the thinking
of the assembly on the recent open-to-entry lazed program specifically as
regards the lard in the neighborhood of the Village of Cuzinkie. This action
is against the constitutional rights of the individuals as set forth in
Article 1, Sect}on 1 and in direction violation of Article 12, Section 12 of
the State Constitution. it. Naughton further expressed that Article 5 of the
application makes the statenent that any improvements are arced by the applica
and felt that the individual using the land as garden or occupying the lard
should be given first opportunity to enter on the lard. This action has
seceded by Air. Arndt. Noted that the resolution when drawn should incarporat
the above ideas. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. .EULtij4i;_LaBo . It has noted that earlier the P62 Commission has
recasmended that the land in Bell's Flats be placed on the market. Mt. Suttif
moved that the Chairman be directed to check into the proceedings for a
sale in the Bell's Flats area and include all available lard in the area,
seconded by Mr. Arndt. It was requested that all proceedings be chetced into
prior to the sale, and noted that this of course will be done. Motion passed
by three to to vote as follows: bur. Jackson - itt; a . Naughton - N0;
Nt. Arndt - YES; Mr. Sutliff - YES; Mrs. Springhill - YES:
C. Iioadary Chasms phis particular question has been raised before and the
Chairman wished to have the opinions of the Assembly as to whether or not
he should pursue this line - which would include checking with the boundary.
and the villages to determine the best for all involved. It was thought that
the boundary of the Borough could be changed either through the boundary
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is unique in its prcblGns and does not follow the requirements as set forth in
the statutes. The Assembly members had no objections to having the Borough
Chairman explore the manner in which the boundary could be changed if in fact
it could be best for all concerned.
XI ASSEMBLY CCU 4 IPS - NNE
XII AUDIENCE CONVENTS
A. Ur Clouse re Bond Issue - requested that the Borough expend money to have
the facts of the school funding published in the paper. Mr. Sutliff so
awed, seconded by rr. Naughton and motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
XIII Ansourn e
A. Nesting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
ATPFSP: APPROVED: //
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Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1970
FROM: Kathleen May
Acting Borough Assessor
DATE: October 1, 1970
SUBJECT: Ad ustments
The following adjustment requests are presented to you for approval:
P -70 -33
P -70 -34 CARL LOTTSFELDT On the 1969 Supplemental Personal Property
Tax Roll and has advised that he left
Kodiak in October of 1968. MONIES INVOLVED:
$5.52 tax from the City plus $1.48 Penalty.
R -70 -11 HARRY FELTON Building had been assessed at $17,700 and
we were informed that the building had in
fact burned in October of 1969. Confirmed
with George Magnusen. MONIES INVOLVED:
$i88.50 Borough Tax plus $35.40 Fire Assmt.
R -70 -12 DONALD ERDMAN
RODNEY E. OLSEN He was on the 1969 Supplemental Personal
Property Roll and has stated that his
automobile was not in Kodiak during that
year, MONIES INVOLVED: $28.81 tax from
the City plus $2.92 penalty from Olsen.
Mrs. Erdman paid all their taxes in full
eleven days after the delinquent date for
payment. She advised us that she had been
out of Kodiak for most of the summer and
was most upset when she returned and found
the bills not paid on time. Her record of
payment has always been a good one. MONIES
INVOLVED: $70.68 Penalty and Interest.
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MEMORANDUM TO BOROUGH ASSEMBLY (continued)
R -70 -13 CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Connery was called back to his
home to be with his Mother prior to her
death and the tax check therefore had to
be sent to Monsignor Ryan in Anchorage
for signature. The check was received
by our office eleven days after the delin-
quent date and they ask that we forgive
them the penalty and interest. MONIES
INVOLVED: $76.86 Penalty and Interest.
R -70 -14 KODIAK LAND CO. We have been advised by Mr. George Cornelius
that the subject company was dissolved in
1966 and therefore not liable for 1968 or
1969 taxes. MONIES INVOLVED: $154.98.
R -70 -15 KINNEAR & WENDT On these four subject accounts we would
R -70 -16 ROXANNE FISHERIES like to pub them back on the 1970 Personal
R -70 -17 NORTHERN PROCESSORS Property Roll as they originally were in
R -70 -18 PAN ALASKA FISHERIES April of 1970. It was discussed with
Mr. Madsen and Mr. R. A. Jones and all
were in accord with this action for 1970.
There are no monies involved on these
adjustments.
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I Kathleen May
Acting Assessor
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September 16, 1970
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The :970 Supplemental Baal and Personal P:o ?er:y Board of Equalization
scheduled for meeting at 7;30 ?y. on September 15, 1970 is the Courtroom
of the State Building was not held and the Borough Assembly members ware
so advised.
'_here had been one appeal to the 3ca:d of Equalizaticn - that being ?ea-
Alaska Fisheries, Inc. - who questioned oned t e validity of the barge
U xagallaa" being assessed as improvements on real property.
A2zer discussion with :he 3o:ou3h Attorney, yr. Roy Madsen; and the City
.anagar, Mr. R. A. Jonas; is was agreed that the barge in question should
revert to the Personal Property roll as it had been oa the original tax
roll in April of 1970.
Mr. Ronald Jensen, President of Pan-Alaska FiserLes, Inc. was contacted
by telephone on September :5th and after discussion with the undersigned
it was agreed that the aforementioned ar____ eneat would be mutually
acceptable.
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jXrs. Kathleen :`tar
Acting Assessor