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03/05/1992 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held March 5, 1992 in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Pastor Mark Houglum of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Jack McFarland, Presiding Betty Fitzjearl Suzanne Hancock Mary Monroe comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Borough Mayor Linda Freed, Community Development Director Donna Smith, Borough Clerk Judi Nielsen, Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA HANCOCK, moved to approve agenda seconded by MONROE as submitted. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. GOULD, seconded by FITZJEARL Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 Gordon Gould Mike Milligan Gary Stevens Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland None Unanimous K.I.B. Assembly Regular Meetings of January and 23, 1992. KIBS104656 moved to approve minutes of January 9 and 23, 1992. REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Volume XIV Page 63 Assemblymember Fitzjearl requested that future minutes reflect the reason for an Assemblymember's excused absence. VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS Unanimous voice vote Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month award to Jim Woitel, drafting technician in the Community Development Department. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None. John Asearen, Planning & Zoning Commissioner, informed the Assembly that the second draft on the new business zoning districts was being worked on. He e reiL public input was very iuiNvr. �a..�, coNculaiiy regarding the status of the municipal airport. Assemblymember Fitzjearl asked if the new business zoning would affect current business zoning. Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 KIBS104657 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH CITIZEN COMMENTS CITIZEN COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Roger Blackett, Kodiak State Parks Citizens' Advisory Board member, spoke in favor of Resolution No. 92 -04. Jane Nuttall, Association For Retarded Citizens president, explained that normalization was living in a group home in a normal neighborhood, working in a normal place of business, recreating and being involved with family and friends and that institutionalization was eating, sleeping, working and recreating with only disabled people. She felt that testimony from the public had found the program and administration of the Kodiak Island Mental Health Center lacking. She thanked the community, the Mental Health Center Advisory Board and the Assembly for sustained support for the developmentally disabled. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XIV Page 64 Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, explained that it was a two -step process and that current business zoning would continue unless a rezone request was initiated by the property owner, the Planning & Zoning Commission or the Assembly. She emphasized that the Assembly made the final decision to rezone property. Assemblymember Milligan attended the Alaska Municipal League Conference where he served as chair on the Public Safety and Transportation and Environment and Utilities committees. After meeting with Shelby Stastny, Governor Hickel's Budget Director, he felt budget shortfalls were a concern in Juneau. He met with lobbyist Don Kubly, who felt people in the community who were concerned with the policies of Clem Tillion and the IFQ issue should write Governor Hickel. Assembly Monroe announced that the Mental Health Center Advisory Board was meeting twice a month and working on the budget. Assemblymember Gould announced that Mary Munk was selected as the Kodiak Island Hospital finance director. He added that the Board was working on program development to be presented in the budget document. PUBLIC HEARING None. MESSAGES FROM MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MAYOR Mayor Selby announced a favorable decision by the Secretary of the Department of Commerce regarding the inshore /offshore issue and encouraged citizens to send letters of thanks to the congressional delegation members from Alaska, who he felt were instrumental in the decision. He also expressed appreciation of the efforts of lobbyist Brad Gilman and the community. He said tjle Exxon Valdez Restoration Committee _, projects - l-A4 $ ds , nnn to trustees funded several prvjc.....� i.. .. -- -- -- Kodiak Island for the mitigation of over - escapement of sockeye salmon in Red Lake, the analysis of a spill -wide study of sockeye escapement throughout the spill area, and an effort to establish new pink salmon runs as several runs were lost entirely. He noted the court date for resolution of legal action was set for April 1993. Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 KIBS10465 PUBLIC HEARING Volume XIV Page 65 He announced participation in the statewide disaster exercise on March 10, which would test Kodiak's emergency system and ability to respond to multiple scenarios as the result of a disaster. Mayor Selby noted receipt of a $30,000 grant from the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to research rural economic development on Kodiak Island. He spoke to Lease Sale No. 149, in the Cook Inlet planning area, and the environmental impact statement to be released for public comment. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. BID AWARDS BID AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 92 -04 Supporting the Kodiak RESOLUTION State Parks Citizens' Advisory Board FY93 NO. 92 -04 Budget. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 92 -04 which, if adopted, supported the Kodiak State Parks Citizens' Advisory Board request for $200,000 from the State of Alaska for improvements and repairs to Kodiak district parks. MONROE, moved to adopt seconded by STEVENS Resolution No. 92 -04. Mayor Selby explained that the Kodiak State Parks Citizens' Advisory Board requested the funds to repair facilities and roadways, purchase a new 18 foot skiff for use at the Shuyak Island State Park and purchase material for seasonal employee housing at Fort Abercrombie. At questions from Assemblymember Hancock, Mayor Selby responded, that the road into Buskin River Park was .. l .. ..1... A..l ..A fn e i v asw _ aac.u�cu a ep -__. FITZJEARL, seconded by STEVENS KIBS104659 Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to amend Resolution No. 92 -04 by changing the title to read "A Resolution Supporting the Kodiak State Parks Citizens' OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Volume XIV Page 66 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous At Assemblymember Stevens request, Mr. Blackett responded that wiring and electrical service to the Miller Point bunker at Fort Abercrombie would allow for future display areas. VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 Advisory Board FY93 State Budget Request ". Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, McFarland Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 92 -05 Supporting Increased RESOLUTION Funding to Meet the Needs of the Village NO. 92 - 05 Public Safety Officers. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 92 -05 which, if adopted, supported increased funding from the legislature for the Village Public Safety Officer Program. GOULD, moved to adopt seconded by FITZJEARL Resolution No. 92 -05. Mayor Selby reported that due to budget shortfalls, additional funds were needed to supplement the VPSO program. Margie L. Derenoff, Village Public Safety Officer _ _. the program coordinator, informed tic naacmuissembl__ y that ,. requests for funding were occurring on a statewide basis. She said the base pay for a VPSO was insufficient to support a family and noted that the positions were permanent full -time and the officers were on call 24 -hours per day, seven days per week. In response to Assemblymember Fitzjearl, Ms. Derenoff KIBS1046 Volume XIV Page 67 stated that the State does not provide housing or transportation allowances for VPSOs. FITZJEARL, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. 92 -04 Amending Section 17.03.060 Zoning Compliance of the Borough Code to Delete the Requirements for an Exception in Residential Districts for Certain Kinds of Site Grading. Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 92 -04 which would delete the requirements for an exception for certain kinds of grading in residential zones. FITZJEARL, seconded by GOULD Mayor Selby reported amendment because it with grading permits the Uniform Building ctnmr nu lxnmTnat Ayes: Noes: KIBS104661 Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to amend Resolution No. 92 -05 to include the words "State of Alaska" preceding the word "supplemental ". Unanimous voice vote Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland None moved to advance Ordinance No. 92 -04 to public hearing on March 19, 1992. the City of Kodiak requested the reduced staff time when dealing as the grading requirements in Code were adequate. Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, McFarland None ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 92 -04 Volume XIV Page 68 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Ordinance No. 92 -05 Amending Chapter 17.60 ORDINANCE Signs of the Borough Code. NO. 92 -05 Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 92 -05 which would amend sign requirements in the code. GOULD, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None GOULD, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to advance Ordinance No. 92 -05 to public hearing on March 19, 1992. Mayor Selby stated this request by the Planning & Zoning Commission to clarify the code was a result of a specific variance case regarding signs. Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Ordinance No. 92 -06 Amending Sections ORDINANCE 13.01.070 and 13.01.150 Utilities of the NO. 92 -06 Borough Code. Presented in first reading was Ordinance No. 92 -06 which would reduce the monthly water service fee for service prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. moved to advance Ordinance No. 92 -06 to public hearing on March 19, 1992. Mayor Selby said Ordinance No. 92 -06 was recommended by the Service District No. 1 Advisory Board to allow for implementation of a vacant utility rate similar to the City vacancy rate. Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland KIBS104662 Volume XIV Page 69 Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS Ayes: 1. Main Elementary School Roof Repair Construction Documents. STEVENS, seconded by MONROE moved to approve the Main Elementary School Roof Repair Construction Documents prepared by Kumin Associates, Inc. of Anchorage, Alaska, dated February 3, 1992. Mayor Selby reported that the documents were reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board and the Kodiak Island Borough School Board and were ready for the bid process. He added that construction could begin as soon as school was out for the summer. VOTE ON MOTION Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous GOULD, seconded by STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, McFarland KODIAK HIGH 2. Kodiak High School Alteration Project - SCHOOL Phase II Construction Documents. ALTERATION PROJECT moved to approve the Kodiak High School Alteration Project - Phase II Construction Documents prepared by Kumin Associates, Inc. of Anchorage, Alaska, dated February 17, Mayor Selby noted the documents were reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board and the Kodiak Island Borough School Board and were ready for the bid process so that construction could begin when school recessed for the summer. KIBS104663 MAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROOF REPAIR Volume XIV Page 70 VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Authorization to Request for Proposal on DEVELOPMENTALLY the Developmentally Disabled Program to a DISABLED PROGRAM Non - profit Organization. If approved, a task force of five persons would be formed to visit sites where developmental disability services were delivered and invite one agency to apply for the developmental disability grant funds to service Kodiak residents. FITZJEARL, moved to release the seconded by MONROE Developmental Disabilities grant to another agency at such time as the Alaska Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities sees fit, and recommend the appointment of a community task force for leadership in that transition and appropriate $3,000 for travel to accomplish this by June 30, 1992. Mayor Selby stated that after discussion with staff at the State Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Mental Health Center Advisory Board recommended the task force be formed. He introduced Mike Renfro, State of Alaska Developmental Disabilities Administrator and Steve Lesko from Hope Cottages. Mike Renfro had met with members of the community who expressed concern about services at the Kodiak Island Mental Health Center and with Mayor Selby and Dr. Baglien. He sensed that all concurred that an independent grant administrator would best serve the needs of the developmentally disabled members of the community. Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland KIBS104664 Volume XIV Page 71 In response to Assemblymember questions regarding travel funds, Mr. Renfro answered that the task force members would travel to locations where services to developmentally disabled individuals were provided. He said that allowed the task force first -hand experience with the type of services available and the structure of different programs. Assemblymembers Hancock and Gould hoped the travel funds would be covered by the grant. Steve Lesko, from Hope Cottages, expressed the philosophy of Hope Cottages in that if a community does not invest in a program, the program may not be efficient. He said the community and government should create a community- resource team committed to opening doors for the developmentally disabled. Assemblymember Gould felt that, as the current grant holder, the Borough should play an active role in the transition to private non - profit but hoped the travel funds would be program eligible. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: MOTION CARRIED FITZJEARL, seconded by GOULD Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland None Unanimous moved to appoint the following to a Developmental Disabilities Grant Transition Task Force: John Nuttall, Jim Balamaci, Ken Houston, Julie Hill. Assemblymember Fitzjearl expressed concern that Sue McLean was a management recommendation and questioned the criteria in the selection process. Mayor Selby explained that Ms. McLean was active in the Developmental Disabilities Program. He said she was contacted and expressed a desire to be a member of the task force. STEVENS, moved to amend the seconded by MONROE motion by adding the KIBS104665 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TRANSITION TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS Volume XIV Page 72 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: name of Sue McLean as the fifth member of the task force. Stevens, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, McFarland Noes: Fitzjearl MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, Milligan, McFarland Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 4. Appointments to Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board. GOULD, seconded by STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED MONROE, seconded by STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to appoint Gil Bane to a three -year seat on the Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board. Assemblymember Hancock stated that although she had selected a different candidate, she felt there were five excellent candidates and felt fortunate that people wanted to be involved. Ayes: Gould, Monroe, Stevens, McFarland Noes: Fitzjearl, Hancock, Milligan 4 Ayes, 3 Noes moved to appoint Alan D. Austerman to a one -year seat on the Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board. KIBS104666 HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Volute {IV Pate 73 Assemblymember Hancock reiterated her previous comments. Assemblymembers Milligan and Fitzjearl felt that although John Burt would have been a good selection, Alan Austerman would be excellent and supported his selection. Assemblymember Fitzjearl was of the opinion that all Assemblymembers should be involved in the interview process of applicants for boards and commissions. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Ayes: Noes: Gould, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, McFarland Hancock MOTION CARRIED 6 Ayes, 1 No 5. Appointment to Personnel Advisory Board. MONROE, seconded by STEVENS Assemblymember Monroe noted t had five members where other and felt the Board should be alternates. FITZJEARL, seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION FAILED VOTE ON MOTION Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to appoint Katharine Swift Gravino to a one -year seat on the Personnel Advisory Board. hat this advisory board advisory boards had more enlarged or have moved to amend to appoint Daniel Murakami to a one -year seat on the Personnel Advisory Board. Fitzjearl, Gould, McFarland Hancock, Milligan, Monroe, Stevens 3 Ayes, 4 Noes KIBS104667 PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT Volume XIV Page 74 Ayes: Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous The Clerk was instructed to send letters to each applicant. INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of January 15, 1992. 2. Parks & Recreation Committee meetings of September 24, 1991 and January 12, 1992. 3. KIBSD meeting of February 17, 1992 and special meetings of January 27 and February 3, 1992. B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Community Development Department January 1992 Status Report. C. OTHER OTHER None. CITIZEN COMMENTS CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Hancock thanked the Congressional delegation for efforts on the inshore /offshore issue. Assemblymember Monroe congratulated the new Developmental Disabilities Task Force members and thanked those who brought the issue to light. Assemblymember Stevens thanked the Kodiak Historical Society for the excellent packet received. Assemblymember Fitzjearl thanked those in attendance who gave support for the issues at hand. She said she heard a rumor that an individual had been Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 KIBS104668 Volume XIV Page 75 promised the Engineering /Facilities Director position, to which Mayor Selby responded that the position was advertised per code and had not been filled. She was of the opinion that the Assembly would appreciate being informed when employees were terminating. Presiding Officer McFarland thanked those individuals who apply for the boards and committees. He requested letters be sent to the congressional delegates and SWAMC executive director thanking them for their part in the IFQ issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION MONROE, seconded by GOULD VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting March 5, 1992 moved to go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. It was determined that the Borough attorney, Mayor Selby and the Assembly would be involved in the executive session during litigation discussion and include Dr. Pamela Baglien during discussion of personnel matters. Milligan, Monroe, Stevens, Fitzjearl, Gould, Hancock, McFarland In response to Presiding Officer McFarland's question of discussing personnel matters in public or executive session, Dr. Baglien expressed a desire to discuss it in executive session. The Presiding Officer recessed the regular meeting to executive session. the t d n nfF: i. e ned the At 11:30 �/. Ll. 1.11C Presiding va. i i...ca a.°. -��... . -..�.� � - - regular meeting. FITZJEARL, moved to extend the seconded by MONROE meeting to 12:00 p.m. VOTE ON MOTION 10BS1046 EXECUTIVE SESSION Volume XIV Page 76 MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Presiding Officer McFarland recessed the regular meeting to executive session. The Presiding Officer reconvened the regular meeting and no action was taken as a result of the executive session. Presiding Officer McFarland announced the Assembly would meet in work session on March 12th, a City /Borough joint work session on March 17th, and a regular meeting on March 19th. STEVENS, moved to adjourn. seconded by FITZJEARL VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 11:59 p.m. ATTEST: it Ivan. _ Donna F. Smith Borough Clerk a s • L. McFarl d idi g Officer Regular Assembly Meeting KIBS104670 Volume XIV March 5, 1992 Page 77