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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1974
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer, Mr. Charles
Powell, at 7:40 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Kodiak Island
Borough Office Building.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT ABSENT
Mr. C. Ross Wood, Mayor Mr. Dennis Nelson
Mr. Charles Powell Mr. Howard Anderson
Mrs. Betty Wallin
Mr. Fred Brechan
III MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Assembly - July 12, 1574 - Regular - Mrs. Wallin mov
approval of tI rnint:tes of July 18, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Brechan
Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
IV MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS
A. KZ - July 24, 1974 - Regular - Mr. Brechan moved that the minutes
of the Planning and Zoning meeting be accepted as presented. M lion
was seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Questions being called for. motion passed
by unanimous roll call vote.
V COMMUNICATIONS E APPEARANCE REQUESTS
VI PUBLIC HEARI &GS
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A. Second Rnrdinq and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -28 -0 - Rezoning
Lots 10, 11, 12, Allman LaLande and Lots S. 6, 7, E 8, Block 48, East
Addition from Unclassified to Business - Mrs. Wallin moved that we accept
Ordinance 74 -23 -0. Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Mr. Powell closed the
regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments,
he closed the public bearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Question
being called for, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Second Reading a ^J Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -29-0 - Reooninn
U. S. Survey 4970 from Conservation to Unclassified - Mr, Brechan mnvag
for adoption of Ordinance 74 -29 -0. Seconded by Mrs. Ylailin. Mr. Powell
closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There being
no comments, ha closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting. Question being called for, motion passed by unanimous roll calf
vote"
C. Second Rea-ling and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -30-0 - Rezoning
Tracts "D" 6 "E ", U. S. Survey 1396 from Unclassified to Business -
Mrs. Walbn moved adoption of Ordinance 74 -30 -0. Seconded by Mr. Rrechan
Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There
being no comments, he closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting. Question being called, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote,
(Mr. Powell declared direct financial interest
of the ordinance) and cast d yes vote for passage • D. Second Rearlinq and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74 -31 -0 - Rezoning
Tracts "G" through "0 ", Russian Creek Subdivision from Unclassified to
Business - Mrs. Wallin moved for adoption of Ordinance 74 -31 -0 in the
second reading. Sece-ded by Mr Rrechan Mr. Powell closed the regular
meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed
the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Question being called
for rnt on pas:r'. Ir• • roll call vote.
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E. Second Reading and Public Hearing Hearing on Ordinance 74 -33 -0 -
Authorizing the Question of One Percent Areawide Sales Tax to be Placed
on the October General Election Ballot - read in full by Mr. Powell -
Mr. Brechan moved for adoption of Ordinance 74 -33 -0 in the second reading.
Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened
the public hearing. Mr. Taylor stated that he thought there was an effective
date set up at the last meeting. Mr. Powell stated that it was discusssed, but
never any action taken. Mr. Taylor also asked if this was put on this year's
ballot, would it become effective in 1975. The Assembly noted that yes it
would. Mr. Taylor asked what it would do to the tax structure. Mr Powell
stated that it would probably lift some of the burden on property taxes.
Mr. Powell stated that the Borough could not dedicate general revenue for
specific purposes. If this ordinance did pass, there would be a sales tax of
4% inside the city limits and 1% outside the city limits. Mr. Childs asked if
the exemptions were the same as the City's? Mr. Powell stated that it is up to
the Ordinance the Assembly passes after the election, to see what the exemption
would be, but they would be generally like the City's. The exemptions will not
appear on the ballot. Mrs. Collins stated that she was against the 1% areawide
sales tax; she would like to see an excise tax. Mr. Powell closed the public
hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Question being called for, motion
failed on the following roll call vote: Mr. Brechan - NO, Mrs. Wallin - NO,
Mr. Powell - YES. Mr. Powell stated that the Borough will not have this issue
on the ballot. Mr. Brechan stated that UnAlaska is collecting a severence tax
through the fish processors. The tax is collected by the cannery and deducted
from the fish settlement. He would like the attorney to look into this type of tax.
Mr. Powell stated that this question is in the Supreme Court on the taxing of
raw fish in Alaska waters. Mr. Powell asked that the Borough get an up- to -dr,
reading on the Bristol Bay tax case for the Assembly. Mr. Childs asked
about the Borough's tax study. Mr. Powell stated that Foster 6 Marshall did
a tax study for the Borough 6 City and it is available at the Borough & City
VII OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution 74 -25 -R - Parks 6 Recreation Powers (tabled at last meeting,
to be removed from table) Mr. Powell stated that we do not have enough
Assemblymen present to take this off the table, because you have to have a
vote of 2/3. If another assemblymen arrives later on in the meeting, we wi l l
re- address ourselves to this resolution.
B. Request for Office Rental, with copy of minutes from City Council and
School Board on Permission of Radio Station in the Building - Mr. Powell stated
that the City Council at their last meeting moved to voice no objection, and the
School Boared voiced no objection and will pass a resolution at their next
meeting in favor of the radio station. Mrs. Wallin stated that according to the
School Board, this is an education broadcasting system set up by the State.
Mrs. Collins stated that this station would go into broadcasting probably in
June of 1975. Mr. Childs noted that he had attended a meeting previously
and stated that the other radion station does not have any objection to this
station coming in. Mr. Wood stated that once this radio station is in, it will m >_ e
a little easier for the State to relinquish its hold on the building. Mr. Powell
stated that there are some questions in the lease that he would like discussed
with the Borough Attorney, before approving it, such as have a ten year lease.
the amount of rent and subsidy. Mr. Powell suggested that we refer this
matter back to the staff to confer with the Borough Attorney on the complete
program and final proposal and to be returned to the Assembly at the next
meeting.
C. Presentation of 1122 Application for Assembly Review, Approval and
Direction - Mrs. Holt stated that this application goes to an "A" Agency for
the State for approval and also to a local "B" Agency for approval. This
application is made to insure that there is no duplication of this service in the
community. She further stated that it is pretty much drawn on the Hill Burton
'Application. She did stated that she put in the anticipated one million dollars
supposedly coming from the State Bond election. Mrs. Wallin stated that there
D. New High Sch_c! Pc!r,tin - Mr. Pcweil stated that a 711rna woes received
from the Preptrty raid Menagament de attmertstannq that they had received
a revised bid from idrn! Pointing 8 D ^cnratian. Thera was a reduction of
$5,440.08, fro ::: th., o;'k ire,: fd :, o; 53:, 7::J..1C. Mr. W; I: h submitted of bid
of painting the in i.i: fo• , ,,..a. ^, a ., - h e c•i tei.e r S'9, 390.00. Mr. Hickman
recommended we re) ahae.■ or: tnie. bit!, L.;:ocs.^ .," tL'c risen costs. The
Borough's eStimotc - :cs ' ;. . ?). Mr :3ra : :'rn .2 hat t monies we have
set aside for this work in the budget. Mr. Wend stated $69,000.00 for the
painting, fire :.r :il anal 6.r sc' ing.. Mr. !lic!.rroo r,,.e asked for a recommendatio•
on what shcuid ..: tior.. fir .a, ',ha outsido or has :de. Mr. stated
that for loots, 1..17. 1. cio^ ]_rf„' I :n !oil,: first ani t'r t there was a couple of
cracks outs!c- the f:•- M:. Cra- :vr. 1.i the roof should be
fixed before it ,i -.t:1. Mr. Wood i"i :orrmcndcd that we paint the inside
and fix the roar •rout-, the ;,', niez left ova : - tr.a: ,•'c. ta ! :.a tract: for the painting
of the outside. a'-,. se moved to paint ':h r !r ,Eye. Seconded by Mr. Brecha
Motion passed ty uaera ous roil tail vote.. Wire. Wallin moved that Mr. Hickman
be instructed t, gat an estimate on the rlesning `or the roof. Seconded by
Mr. Brechan. Mctien _ .,.,d b; ur.anirriona ro! :.=,I vote.
E. Reapportiow..a:„ C.-!d over from previous rooting) - Mr. Few ell stated
that the matter his not been resoi:ed by the Supreme Court, so we cannot
pursue_ thi- sr,bact ;•
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500 people that are
over the a age or e5 in Kod;nk. Nirs. Wallin moved that we acctpt the
presentation of the 1122 Application and that it go to the State and local
health plan:ring agency ter review and approval and that it come back to
the Assembly for Action. Seconded oy Mr. Brechan. fvlotion pissed by
unanimous roil call vote.
F. Rosokrt!on 7 - ;: -k - !rap - -vin F'. Pat o I
- q nnl -: l . - rt•3v i'170 -Joe
Zentn_ - .. r -i� ac , d t . - wa 3d :,.t u . :'utro. 74 -31 -R. Seconded
by Mr. Cr. h.n MD :12n sesoce by unanimous soil c..I vo:n.
VIII NEW BUSINaSS
A. First R_adi o_On ::n -nc_ 74 -32 -0 - fr..tzo n +aA 123, Block 1,
Kodiak Tovmsitc _R_ -2 t- ;r;J� :trai - Mr.: ; v.:: :1.
s•�l �:.r
of uran:o„e2 '7e- 3' ? -o•ir ii..: fist rending. . ec car, -rd . y _., W
- - .-- -- y• - y Mrs. Nellie. � IN/lo t i on Qassed oy unaromou^ rn c7
B. First Redline c :`Or 'finance '.- 7q- n- ;.' -e:. a: ' , 6, 7, 8, 69,
Allman LaLande Srb- _'\'isini :•n<! 2. 25 cIo•: :: S, Al! non Addition and
Tracts "A', "r", ••::
:. � \_ U. S. _u 1353 frcm Unclassified to Business -
Mrs. Wallin, m- ..::- ; ;; _ : ,tin- Ordinance 74_54 -0 in the first reading.
Seconded by Mr. ?rert. n. ^,: ; : :!cn n- scr. - by r ni.rou^ roll call vote.
C. Renewal of E trre:v Site for Marvin Ley,: - Memo received from Property
Manageirtent Departr• e, ^.t stile; that they Nave na objections, however he did
note that the vehicles ..it on there last year aro still there. Mr. Hickman stated
that there was a cnmplair.t. Mr. Brec :;on mov : t : - :at the request for renewal
of Bcrrow Sao be renewed. Seconde! by Mr;. Viai!"n. f(I tinn rased by
unanimous roll call vote.
D. Resolution 7: 733_ 1 - ;tr - :v , ; ; - i are= for Sz;- io :• Citizen Co ^il Broom -
Mrs. Wait!n rove: for _ :ortic , o` Resolution 74-33-3. by
Mr. Brechan.
Motion peseou b — nevi: j ti ll
E.. Resolution 74 -33 - ^,;pr:...., Final 'Jet on 1.ot 23 U. S. 'urvey 3 :99 -
Mrs. Wa!:!:, nova:: . ;a - . ..
Motion p= Or: , A 1 :;1../ 1 . . . . V.!! via:.
Mr. Brechan.
F . Main Sc; obi Cc r'. actin; Eid - °id= - i „e m
' , •_, d from
L. G. Sch : :'i.,. nno : ; :,7 eP . , - - - ,roar . 1...,.1,. n 6 Co.
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for $12,700.00. Mr. Brechan moved Una: the bid be awarded to the lowest
bidder. Seconded by Mrs. Weitin. Mot'.un passed by unanimous roll call vote.
G. Resolution 74 - - - Aoprov!no viral Plat on Tracts "A" " '
U. S. Survey 253 - City o` :: :iak - Airs. V move 6 Bi
Resolution %4_35 -k. Seco c �jr; moved fora option of
- roll cail� -ot_ - — Y 6rech'r., dAotion pass unanimous
H. Resolut__ ion 74-36-R - Approvi`o Final Plat of Lots 44-4747, Block 19,
U. S. Survey 253 - t3, �<c: < iok 'Feverish: — -
Hinckel 9 :vi icT - 5 - r :o a, rf L f 7 & 2, Block 1,
Co -- L orech ;rr; for ad
Resolut!of 77'; =35 i
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roll c vot: =y - "- r s . vYal!in. Motion p y_ nanimous
__ asked by
I. Resolution 74 -37 -R - Apo - ovin
4 i u d jot on the Vacation E Replat of
Lots 4 - Block e, Mcnesnke Bay Scdiv isjo Kodiak Island B i
Houser b Nordttulen - V... —. 'v ;.iliIre m, ?d for _d- Lion of Re-
S e c onde d low Mr, _-- 1 P Resolution u•ion 74 -37 R.
- - -- a��. Motion pa sad by unanimous roll call vote.
J. Resolution 74 -33_.n - .\pproving Final Plat on U. S. Survey 3468 - Kodiak
___ Airways - Mr. 8r_._ n _moved for adcoticn of Rcsolu:ror, %4-
by Mrs. (Wallin. Motion oassa� 3 U Seconded
_._.. -__ y unanimous roll call vote.
IX MAYOR'S COMMENTS
A. Mr. Wood stated that it has been his policy th:s year to have Chairmen
of committees only tar ✓e one year tar ms. He further noted that Mr. Welch
has served on the P&Z Commission .as Chairman for three years. He now
recommends Mr. John Burnham as Chairman cad ask; for the Assembly's
ratification of such. ;tir B:thc.n moved far ratification of Mr. John Burnham as
Chairman of the P_ a era v lana n. and 2onir
0 g r _ ?orris. o:t for ;ha hod =:k Island Bcroughr
^erve wr _
to on
eu farm. ., eto , 3(...i. JEd rs— 'raliin. Motion passed
by unanimous roil vote.
B. Mr. Wood stated that he had mode a trip to Juneau to see what he could
do about netting a ferry service to the villag) of Old Harbor. He stated that
it looked like sveryth ;ac, wo':id he fins, except the dock area might
shallow. He noted that an from the Departmcnt of Rivera & Harbors will be
coming down to check this cut, possibly next weak.
He also learned that Larsen Fay will be ge Ung a new airport, in the
construction year of ''97:.
C. The loci) Kodiak Airport bid will be !et after the State meets with FAA
possibly in two weeks.
D. Mr. Wood read a letter from Mr. Bayliss, on waste•.vater disposal
regulations on the Chiniak Subdivision. Mr. V.'ood stated that he wrote a letter
to the Governor asking = unport for changing the regulations for Kodiak.
X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
Mrs. Wallin stated that K.A.C.D.0 passed a resolution on fixing the Furnace
for Akh!oK school; z:nd this .,as presented to the School vcard and they have
already ordered F.N.aitts for ci :ring the furnace in Akhiok.
' Mrs. Wallin r sked is the Borough was going to put a stop work order out
in the Is!and Lake Area. She further stated that when it came to them before
the Assembly guarenG;ed the residents that there would be no more work until the
matter was resolved. M -. Powell asked which business was she talking about.
Mrs. Wallin stated that she was talking about the whole matter. Mr. Powell
stated that ther•, exceptions in the Ordinance that the PtZ Commission
could rnake.
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XI AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Norma L. Holt
Borough Clerk
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Mr. Taylor asked about the firewall, and how come it was not put on
when the School was built. It was noted that this was not the new
highschool, but the old building. The insurance company brought the
suggestion of a firewall to the Borough.
Mr. Murray asked about the 1122 application, and if they were going to
wait until after the November election before they do anything on the
project. Mr. Powell stated there is nothing we can do, until we know
if the bond passes. We are continuing with proper procedures now and
submitting the application.
Clif Davidson asked that when the Assembly made plans on land scaping, that 1
they consider the peoples needs on using the building, the use of the automobile
and the added awareness of young people with conservation.
Mr. Carl Huer asked about the construction of the new airport. He feels that
it is a total disgrace. Mr. Powell stated that the Borough and City Council
are pursuing the matter diligently.
Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Wood if he would resign if he was elected to the
legislature, since he would not be in town most of the time. Mr. Wood
stated that he does not know as of yet what he will do.
XII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
ATTEST: A PPROVE D :
C. Ross Wood,
Borough Mayor