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iKODIAK ISIABS: bOECUGh A.5. M 1.11:21.4
:2AI4sa 4, 1971
I CALL TO O1MY.
II BOLL CALL
III :MUMS OF PRL•VICtE 'aTL4;
IV Lawns OF OIl6.R iit=TAGS
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The meeting was called to order by Deputy Presiding Officer :Ionian Sutliff at 7:30 P.B..
in the Caurtxoat of the State Office 1uilui g, Kodiak, Alaska.
Wilton T. :Hite, isoragh Chairman
- Korman Sutliff
Pitharii Sims
Don Arndt
T. T. Jackson (late arrival)
0:14414ICATIDNS AB7D APPFAR&ICE itgisis - BRbIC
PUBLIC III.•4RIi= - /OE
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A. Resolution No. 71 -2 -RApQxov
Amin Lamm (Case 239 - 1�
preliminary imi ovary plat noting
Sims Sh moved for approval.
question was callea anu
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Present Absent
Ld iiaughtoh (excused)
Also present: Russell i4. i:alker, Borough Clerk; Dr. Jarshall Lind, Superintendent
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of Schools and several neuters of the School Board, Apprcirately fifteen people in
the audience.
A. Assembly - regular meeting 1 February 18, 1971 -. Sins red for approval of
the minutes as presentee ant asked for =anim 's moment. There being no objectia
the Glair so ruled.
Zoning A. Planning & - regular meeting - : larch 1, 1971 - i;o assents we or
re made c-
cen wig the mitwtea.
i3. Skdcol Boas; - regular meeting - 1971 - The Bbough Chairman asked
the autocue of teacher's request to take to guide a hunt. Dr. Limb stated
that he was out of tam at the time of the request and had not had an opportunity
to discuss this with the teacher: hoteVer since this had bean recarmended for
approval by the Principal it was thought that there would be no problem. It was
request pointed out that this was for leave without pay.
Final Plat of Subdivision of Tideland Tract I'. -19
reed in full by the Borough Chairman. CIr. Jackson
anises: at this time) tie members of the Assembly were shown a copy of the
that this had been aptrove2 by the City of aodiak 'r
of Resolution kb. 71 -2 -P., seek tIs1 by Ur. Arndt, The
motion passed by unanimous roll calfvote.
A. !:=2 of Ouzinkie School, Report from Clerk-Treasurer re Interest Pates, The
Charm gave a short reswe of the situation in that the Assenbly had
received at the last regular meeting a proposed schedule for finding of the
Cuzia,ie School Construction. The Borough Office has been checking into the
legality of obtaining the loan and having a sinking fund established with Borough
and School money as collateral. The Borough Clerk stated that there is a Federal
requireneatwhen using TCD's as collateral the batik most large an inmost rate
of 2% over the prevailing rate of interest giving an the TCDs. Present interest
on =Ds raga Iran 4-1/2% to 4 -1/4% and the interest rate on a loan of the same
amount for the same period would run 6 or 6 -1/2%. It is possible homers
to obtain an unsecured loan as has been doe in the oast. The sinking fund could
be placed in TCDs dmding 4 not used as collateral and a lot obtained for
sane aeont with interest rate of 5 - 1/4%. The Clerk noted that a short - terra
loan must be repaid during the fiscal year in which secured. Airs. Rajdu, a
ember of the School Board, pointed out that it was not the intent of the Board
that the money be used as collateral for a lag - term loan but only a short - teen
loan in order to qualify under the State participation program on capital hynnove-
ment omsutructed by borrowing money. This money mould be borrowed during the
present fiscal year and repaid during the present fiscal year. The Borough
Chairman stated that should the Borough expend the money it should be understood
that this amount uwid be repaid to the Borough funds with the state participation
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funds. The Ciain:an further indicated that as long as the money expended was
tax allocates: money he felt the Borough Assembly had an obligation to bring this
issue to the ballot as this was a hart of an issue that was defeated, and this
project would use a considerable amount of local money for saaethinl other than
what it was brigeted for. firs. Bajdu notes* that part of this money was surplus;
however the Borough Clerk noted that this surplus has been incorporated in the
budget as required by law.
It was pointed out that consideration should be given to the fact that in to
or three years the money might not be available for the State participation.
Mrs. Hajdu pointed out that when taking this to the people on the ballot, it
would be necessary for a long -tear loan but on a short -tem loan such as was being
sought it was not required. This item would be in the Borough budget and a public
hearing is held on the budget and the public is given an opportunity at that time
to decida on the proposals.
The Borough Chairman indicated that the loan term would be two years and since
this was defeated at the last election he would hesitate to reanre,d any expendin'
of obligated funds, and if it were to be placed on a new ballot and passes there
would be no objections to experdinj the funds.
As a matter of information it was noted that the State repays 503 of the amount
of money paid on a loan for construction. If in two years the funds are not
available for state participation in school construction and the school were built
this would mean that the school was being built with 100% local contribution.
1lr. Morton, School Board President, stated that the School Hoard's reemmpsdatior
at this time is that the Borough proceed and build the very needed facility in
Ouzinkie. The Board's feelings are that this is very def a necessary
itan and rust be built this year to be ready for the 1971 -72 school year. This
is a high priority itan in the School Board's program.
The question raised by a newer of the audience as to an alternate method of
obtaining the school in Ouzinkie it was suggested that perhaps the Borough
Administration should loos into seeking help for this construction fran the
State legislators. Senator Poland was very helpful in obtaining funds for unalaskc
and St. Paul and perhaps this avenue for such assistance in Kodiak could be tried.
One very large factor in this foxiing is the fact that Ouzinkie has no tax base,
a condition placed there by the Federal Government and not by the Borough. As
it stands the *Borough would be carrying the entire burden of building the school.
rir. Norton indicated that correspondence with the CIA reveals that they have no
key in which they can given assistance in this construction. Mr. tbite noted
that there will be manbers from the BIA in I:odi.ak on the 15th of March perhaps
to discuss this construction. Mrs. Eajdu indicated that a large portico of the
school support does come from the fact that the Villages are in the Borough;
hasver in going over the listing of the proposed funding it was noted that with
the exception of the $50,000 from increase in foundation program all is from
local taxes.
Dlr. Ie:,.luI asked tie Borough Chairman, "Are you against using local tax Harney for
a capital outlay?"
ilr. [bite replied. "I an against using local tax funds on a.project that was
defeated in the last election."
Mr. Arndt stated he would like to see a school built in Ouzinkie, however would
like to have a legal opinion on this from the Borough Attorney '.bold suggest
that the Borough obtain the loan for a one -year period and with the money in the
sinking fwd we repay the loan at the end of the ore -year period and re- negotiate
a second loan for the remaining me -year period.
A school Board metier reinterated that tie Board was asking that tie money be
borrowed this year and also repaid during this year.
Idr. Sims indicated teat he felt the school in Ouzinkie should be built; however
raised the question cf using the $25,000 scheduled for the "I" Street playgrounl.
There is a possibility that this amount toger with the money in trust fund
could assure the commnit of participating funds to c rplete the "I" Street Play.
At the termination of the discussion it was decided that the Borough c old cantina,
to proceed with every attempt to secure the funding for the much need Ouzinkie
School building. '/1/o/
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ground. It was felt that this was a good point and that consiCeration should
be given to this course of action. Further noted that there is additional money
in the fund from the sale of the damtam school that could replace the $25,000
on the proposed echenule of funding. A milt was raised that perhaps the 1.79
increase in the foundation funding should be retained at the eod of the current
year to be passed on the the people to decrease the local support.
In regards to placing this question before the voters, it was felt that the voters
defeated the long -tern ia;ehtedness rather than the question of building a schoo'
in Our:in:ie. Further pointed out that had the two schools been on separate ballot
there would be a clear cut opinion received from the voters.
in answer to the question raised as to whether or not the School Doard and the
Building Advisory Committee have cone any work on revision of the school plans
it was noted that they are working very hard and have suggested a few changes.
The Advisory Board is not ready at this tire to bring the issue back to the voter
This concerns the proposed new high school.
The outcome of the discussion was that further checking will be done with the
Borough Attorney concerning the legality of such a loan and contact will be made
by the Zorough Administration with the State and Federal legilators to seek same
assistance on this program. i•Ir. Jackson suggested that perhaps now Could be
the time to seek taxation an the resources of Ouzinkie and thereby obtain the
necessary funding.
A. First leading Ordinance No. 71 -3-0 to Provide for Trailer Permit Fees, read in
Bull by the Borough Chairman establishing by ordinance the required trailer
permit fees. nr. Arndt roved for approval. of Ordinance No. 71 -3-0 in the first
reading, seconded that had previously een adopted by the Borough Assembly r by
but not o incorporated
into the Code of Ordinance. The cstion was called for and the notion passed
by unanimous roll call vote.
B. First Reading Ordinance i:o. 71 -4-0 Amending Chapter 3, Sib - Chanter 1, Providing
for Payment of Taxes Amounting to Ten Dollars or Less in Full at the Time the
First Installment is Due, read by Cita& only. ::r. Sims moved for ap rove& of
Ordinance No. 71 -4-0 in the first reading, seconded by 7r. Arndt. The motion
passed by unanimous roll call vote.
C. First Beading Ordinance do. 71 -5 -0 Establishing Chanter 7 of the Code Dealing
with Public Finance, read by title only. hir. Sims roved for approval of orclinanc
No. 71 -5-0 in the first reading, seconded by tr. Jackson. Nation passed by unanin
roll call vote.
D. First Pealing Ordinance No. 71 -6-0 Approving REzonin7 Of Lots 1 Through 8, Block
1 Allman Add., Case 236-A S tarkhar, From E-1 to Business. itr. Sims moved for
orsairmerasinnriunir ,,. , - _...... _... Z ir.
wss t s has been reviewed the P - . & Zoning Commission.
The notion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Voucher and Expenditure Reports for Month of February. do Comets were noted
eancernirg this report.
X ofAIRWitl'S 2:xcuod
A. erica Citizen's Tax Execption - at the last regular meeting four individuals
were granted tax exemption ruder the Senior Citizens' Tax Exemption Ordinance
and in reply to the request for the amount of taxes that were exe:gnt the followin
was read:
Afonie Lakin, Sr. --- $39.00
Alexis thichenoff -- 40.38
John Larsen 38.62
Sorgay Shertine, Sr.— 40.38
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B. Procerty an Foreclosure List in Leite Prldition. The Borough Chairman gave a resum
an this particular piece of land noting that :'r. ^'ard has requested to purchase
the land to clear up the propery lines and improvements which encroach on the
property awned by :r. *tart:. 3efore seeking direct negotiation for sale the proper
has to be appraised and approval rust be given from the Borough Assembly for the
Chairman to so proceed. The Clerk noted that appraisal of the property has been
set as $2567.00 and cost of appraisal along with interest will be charged against
the property. The Borough Chairman requested the Assembly's permission to
continue negotiation for disposal of this property i'r erns so moved seconded
by Hr. Arndt. No objections were voiced, the Chair ruled nation passed.
C. Letter fronidike Gravel enclosing a letter from the U. S. Forest Service regarding
the timber sale on Afognak Island. The letter outlined the U. S. Forest Services':
position and noted that a team of specialists were being sent up to investigate
the sale area.
D. Overall Economic Development Catmittee has been formed and meetings are schedules;
The Clerk informed the Assembly that idr.: like Gallagher had net with the Committee
outlining his needs for a Certification Report needed for the new serer system
and his report parallels the updating required of the Overall Economic Development
Plan for the Kodiak Area. There are areas that need revisions and re- establishmen
of long -range and short-range goals. The updating is due by the 31st of ISarch
and the report is to be approvers by the Borough Assembly prior to that time.
F. Seer System in . .orough Area - The Chairman has contacted dike Nyman of Trydc,
Hyman and Hayes for an estimate an cost involved in the Borough's participation
in the sewer collection system in the area outside the City limits. This will
be forthcoming in the very near future.
G. Bonding Capacity - sir. Dick Sassara has been contacted to make a preliminary
study on the bonding capacity cf the Boiogh and the Borough's ability to fund
the school construction program as well as the necessary program for seer collect
H. HUD Planning Grant for School - Some time ago a contract was signed between the
Borough HUD for the Kodiak high school based on construction cost of sane -
i adhere in the neighborhood of 2.7 milling dollars Basel on this cost HUD feels
.4 that $68,000 dollars is the amount to be paid on the feasibility study. However
the architects billing is $93,000 an amount that HUD had approved as the limit.
This is being brought up at this time in order that the Assembly will be aware
of the probMvs that might occur
)CI ASSEMBLY 03101E 1'1S
A. Borough Clerk re Proposed Bills - for the information of the Assembly a bill is
now before the legislature allowing a second or third class borough to build
sewer lines and sewer treatment plants without the establishment or a service
district and without going before the voters to acquire additional parer.
B. Tor. Sims re Evening Recreational Ur. Sims moved that the Borough
appropriate as an addedun to the 1971-72 Sdnool Budget the amount for the
summer and evening recreation fund. Such amount to be added to the local support
needed for normal opera• funds and the City shall shape in the oottined total
as their share of the local support. Hotion seconded by itr.'Arndt. iOted that
a fixed amount would be added to the school budget as a line item and that the
program would be adiinistered through the school administration. The School
Board would lank to one sauce for the tithing and the City trill participate
in the funding of such a program as usual. The question was called for and
motion passed by Unarduous roll call vote.
C. Alaska IAUridpal League Dues - The Borough Chairman asked that the Borough Clerk
explain now the payment e£ the dues were handed. Briefly explained that the
Borough is now paying dues on a ^•n wide basis thereby saving a considerable
amount of money for both the Borough and the City to t It is anticipated
that next year the three fourth class cities will pay for their Reiae...`.;t
the Borough and reduction will again be gained. By using the overall population
figures it placed the Borough in a such higher base membership fee.
D. TIr. !bite mentioned that he had net with ttr. Jones ana .fayor Resoff and considemat
is being given to the plaosient of borough and city offices under one roof. This
would mean that same of the responsibilities and activities could be combined.
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XI/ AUDIGICE Comas
A. Mrs. Gretchen Saupe was nresent as a representative of the [:axial Island orough
Catp rehensive health Committee anC. notes, that a renresentative £ran this group
uvuld be present at ail Assembly meetings. She ranted to be sure that the
Borough Chairman was receiving a copy of the Committee's minutes and asked if
perhaps they should not be included in the minutes of other agencies such as
the school bear& and presented at each assembly meeting. ]r. "bite noted that
this committee is doing a very fine job in filling a void that has been in existenc
for same tire
B. Rev. Childs re Recreation Facilities - questioned whether or not the Comprehensive
Planning Committee (Overall boonaric Development Committee) had included parks
and recreations as part of the long-range or short-range programs. It was noted
that this was included in the listing of the goals of the community.
C. Fred Rahr1 auestionec the source used by the Borough for population figures,
noted that the Department of Administration had nailed a listing of the Kodiak
Borough population including the villages and the figures for the Naval Station.
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'!!here being no further business the noting was adjourned at 9:20 P.11.
AT'14ST
APPROVED:
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II. :lancer, Borough Clerk t:ilton T. Nhite, Eorough Chairman