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01/02/97KODIAIC ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held January 2, 1997 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 Envoy Craig Fanning of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Robin Heinrichs, Tom Abell Bob Johnson Gary Stevens Presiding Tuck Bonney Mike Milligan Wayne Stevens comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith, CMC/AAE, Clerk Judi Nielsen, Deputy Clerk APPROVAL OP AGENDA W. STEVENS, seconded by MILLIGAN the agenda. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OP MINUTES None. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month moved to approve the Unanimous voice vote Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Employee of the Month Award to Sharon Blakeslee, programmer /analyst in the Management Information Systems Department. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Gilbert Morein spoke against a property tax increase as he preferred a sales tax increase. He said Kodiak Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE tF THE MONTH CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXII Page 77 unemployment services would be phased out. He knew the U. S. Postal Service had problems bringing mail in because there were not enough planes. Mike Ma1chu1sky spoke to Resolution No. 97 -02 noting that a study started about three years ago by an ad hoc group presented their findings to the assembly. Since that time, the environment had changed. Social services were suffering budget cuts. There was a lack of transportation for entry level employees to travel to the work place, during inclement weather, and youth to take advantage of activities after school. The funding scenario in general has improved in addition to agencies contributing and Coast Guard support. Fares in the study were conservative. The state seemed willing to aid in creating a transportation system model in Kodiak. He urged support for the project to aid the group that was familiar with the needs of the community to develop a management plan. Mike Andersen read his letter to the state opposing termination of the DEC engineer position in Kodiak. Everett Stone delineated the difference between his position and that of the engineer position in that the Environmental Health Division was responsible for sanitary inspections and the Public Services Division was responsible for environmental aspects such as water /sewer. Steve Russell, Kodiak Island Village Council remote maintenance worker, supported Resolution No. 97 -01. He compared his experience where an engineer position was not replaced with the need in Kodiak to have a position to be effective. Normandy Hummefl said a survey conducted indicated a great number of students would use a transit system to and from work, school activities, and other teen activities. She was asked for a copy of the survey results. J,inda Sharratt, welfare department representative, noted that many clients were not able to take positions that would otherwise be available to them because of a lack of transportation. She urged support of the resolution because the state of Alaska was involved in welfare reform and transportation was most needed. Mauro Fernandez. urged support of Resolution No. 97 -02 on behalf of Kodiak Housing occupants. Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 Volume `40T Page 78 Craig Fanning asked the Assembly to take advantage of providing needed service in the community with a transportation system because of the desperate need in the community, specifically those who have less. pat Branson, Senior Citizens Center director, was excited about the possibility of transportation but realized that applying for grants did not commit the assembly to providing a transit system. Social service agencies were being asked to contribute to make the plan work. Kodiak was in a position to be a role model for the state. Gilbert Morein supported all three resolutions before the Assembly. B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda None. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARING None. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby related an update on the Department of Transportation's statewide transportation improvement program and the opportunities for a higher score on Kodiak projects. The bike and hiking trails would be expanded with federal monies. The Mayor suggested the Assembly schedule attendance at the Education Summit, scheduled for February 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school, as their work session. The State Commissioner of Education would be the keynote speaker. The focus would be on maximizing educational opportunities in Kodiak. Business owners and parents were invited to the community event. He received a letter from the National Park Service for NIRF space. The issue of revenue bonds for the project were eminent. The overburden from the NIRF site would be used at the BMX track. Mayor Selby wished all a prosperous new year. OLD BUSINESS None. Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING MESSAGES FROM MAYOR OLD BUSINESS Volume XXII Page 79 NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. AWARDS AWARDS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 97 -01 Urging the State of RESOLUTION Alaska Department of Environmental NO. 97 -01 Conservation to Retain a Full -Time Engineer Position on Kodiak Island. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -01 that, if adopted, urged the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to retain the full -time engineer position in the Kodiak Island Borough for at least the next two years. JOHNSON, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 97 -01. Mayor Selby reported the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was removing the position from Kodiak as a budget cut. He talked with the Commissioner and suggested it would cost them less to retain the engineer position in Kodiak because of the projects in Kodiak in the next three years. Assemblymember Milligan thought this was a typical example of the state legislature making decisions that would impact local areas already encumbered with raising taxes. He encouraged residents to send a letter or a public opinion message (POM) to Juneau. In response to Assemblymember W. Stevens, Mayor Selby related significant impacts to time and expense without a local engineer reviewing the landfill and neighborhood water /sewer systems. It was an attempt to force the Borough in the business as an unfunded mandate. Residents would need to retain a private engineer to sign off on septic systems. In addition to driving up the costs of building homes in the community, the homeowners were not protected if the septic systems were installed incorrectly. Assemblymember W. Stevens found it interesting that an environmental community was challenged to get on board to keep the community environmentally safe. Assemblymember G. Stevens appreciated Representative Alan Austerman's strong letter with excellent Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 Volume XXII Page 80 questions on this issue to the state. There was a need to support Representative Austerman's position. Assemblymember Johnson noted it was an unfunded mandate that would cost the Borough as well as the state. Presiding Officer Heinrichs favored the resolution because Kodiak was becoming urbanized and the need was much greater than ten years ago as developments get closer together. He considered Mr. Rieth a very practical pragmatic engineer who served the community well. Assemblymember Abell remembered a time when there was no engineer and noted the need for one on the Island. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Resolution No. 97 -02 Authorizing the Mayor RESOLUTION to Submit Grant Applications and Prepare a NO. 97 -02 Transit Management Plan for Future Action of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -02 that, if adopted, authorized the mayor to submit grant applications for possible state and federal funding beginning January 1997 and develop a management plan for return to the assembly for analysis and decision on developing a Kodiak transit system during 1997. Abell, Bonney, Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Heinrichs W. STEVENS, moved to adopt seconded by JOHNSON Resolution No. 97 -02. Mayor Selby said this authorized submission of grant applications for federal funds and working with the community to provide a public transit system in Kodiak. Grants could be available by November of 1997. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby discussed the affect of a transit system on taxicab revenues. As a result of the Mental Health Land Trust Funds, monies were designated for transit to and from mental health centers. Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 Volume XXII Page 81 Assemblymember G. Stevens supported the resolution but cautioned the assembly that public transportation has not worked in all communities. Although grants can initiate a system, underwriting was by taxation of property owners. He was aware of additional funding burdens faced by the state and community. G. Stevens, seconded by W. STEVENS Assemblymember Milligan did not favor the amendment. Assemblymember Johnson thought the amendment simply stated no obligation and was redundant. Assemblymember W. Stevens thought the appropriation for subsidy was better discussed during the budget process. He thought a wrong signal was being sent from the beginning. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Bonney, G. Stevens, Abell, Heinrichs Noes: Johnson, Milligan, W. Stevens MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes, 3 Noes VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 moved to amend Resolution No. 97 -02 by adding the following words: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that passage of this resolution in no way authorizes the Kodiak Island Borough to subsidize a transit system." Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs Volume XXII Page 82 Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 97 -03 that, if adopted, supported the appointment of Walter Sargent to the Board of Fish. MILLIGAN, moved to adopt seconded by BONNEY Resolution No.97 -03. Mayor Selby reported the local fishing organizations were united in supporting Walter Sargent's candidacy. Assemblymember Milligan referred to a copy of a letter from the Alutiiq Museum. He perceived that appointments were being made outside the fishing community to the Board of Fish. He felt Kodiak was perceived as a deep water port when in fact it was a salmon port and that salmon was a major fishery in Kodiak as referred to in the letter. He emphasized that Kodiak should be involved in statewide discussions. MILLIGAN, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: 3. Resolution No. 97 -03 Urging the Governor of RESOLUTION the State of Alaska to Appoint Walter NO. 97 -03 Sargent to the Alaska Board of Fish. Noes: None MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 moved to amend Resolution No. 97 -03 by deleting the words: to humankind". Johnson, Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Heinrichs Milligan, G. Stevens, W. Stevens, Abell, Bonney, Johnson, Heinrichs Volume `0C11 Page 83 C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Appointment to the Architectural Review ARCHITECTURAL Board /Building Code Board of Appeals. REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT W. STEVENS, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT moved to appoint Jay Johnston to a three - year term to expire December 31, 1999 on the Architectural Review Board /Building Code Board of Appeals. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 2. Appointments to the Hospital & Health Facility Advisory Board. G. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 3. Appointments to the Personnel Advisory Board. JOHNSON, seconded by, G. STEVEN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 moved to appoint Russell Grimm and Michael J. Machulsky to three -year terms to expire December 31, 1999 on the Hospital & Health Facility Advisory Board. moved to appoint Craig N. Fanning and Christine Jamin to three -year terms to expire December 31, 1999 and Chris A. Nielsen to a two -year term to expire December 31, 1998 on the Personnel Advisory Board. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTIO, OTHER ITEMS HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT Volume XXII Page 84 MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by G. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots, MILLIGAN, seconded by W. STEVENS VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots, Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 Unanimous voice vote 4. Appointment to the Woodland Acres Street Light Board. moved to appoint Robert M. Hatcher to a three - year term to expire December 31, 1999 on the Woodland Acres Street Light Board. Unanimous voice vote 5. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee. moved to vote by ballot to fill the two three - year seats on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Unanimous voice vote moved to appoint Susan Byersdorfer and S. Forrest Blau to three -year terms to expire December 31, 1999 on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Unanimous voice vote moved to vote by ballot to fill the two 1 -year seats on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Unanimous voice vote WOODLAND ACRES BOARD APPOINTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Volume :O31 Page 85 MILLIGAN, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED G. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots, G. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT MOTION CARRIED JOHNSON, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED After a tally of the ballots, MILLIGAN, seconded by W. STEVENS Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 moved to appoint Steve Cole and Kate Wynne to one -year terms to Expire December 31, 1997 on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Unanimous voice vote 6. Appointment to the Citizens Board of Equalization. moved to vote by ballot ? to fill the two 3 -year terms on the Citizens Board of Equalization. Unanimous voice vote moved to appoint James E. Carmichael and Craig N. Fanning to three -year terms to expire December 31, 1999 on the Citizens Board of Equalization. Unanimous 7. Appointments to the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. moved to vote by ballot to fill the three 3 -year terms on the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. Unanimous moved to appoint Craig N. Fanning, CITIZENS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION APPOINTMENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT Volume XXII Page 86 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT W. STEVENS, seconded by JOHNSON Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 Jacqueline A. Madsen, and Lauri Whiddon to three -year terms to expire December 31, 1999 on the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote 8. Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Selby announced the names of his appointees as Clarence Selig to a 3 -year borough seat, Suzanne Hancock to a 3 -year seat, and Walter Stewart to a 2 -year city seat. moved to confirm the mayoral appointments of Clarence Selig to a 3- year term borough seat to expire December 31, 1999, Suzanne Hancock to a 3 -year term city seat to expire December 31, 1999, and Walter Stewart to a 2 -year term city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings of October 23 and November 20, 1996. 2. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board Meetings of November 18, December 9 and 16, 1996. 3. Hospital and Health Facility Advisory Board Meeting of November 13, 1996. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER CONFIRMATION INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS Volume JOOI Page 87 B. REPORTS REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough December 1996 Financial Report. 2. Kodiak Salmon Work Group Report of December 17, 1996. C. OTHER None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Craig Fanning thanked the Assembly for adopting the transit resolution but was disappointed in the amendment. He asked the Assembly to refrain from making those types of amendments. Assemblymember Stevens took umbrage in the fact that asking the taxpayers to pay was problematical and should be stated up- front. He felt clear direction was given to the mayor on the Assembly's intent. Assemblymember Johnson pointed out it merely did not obligate the assembly. ASSEXBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBFp COMMENTS Assemblymember Johnson wished all a happy new year. Assemblymember Bonney thought support for Walter Sargent's appointment by the governing body showed support for the fishing industry. Assemblymember Milligan appreciated the support for Walter Sargent. He was a participant in the Audubon bird counting event and noted the Kodiak archipelago displayed many types of wildlife. He was aware of the skaters on Mission Lake skating on horrible ice. He wished all a happy new year. Assemblymember W. Stevens wished all a happy new year and was thankful Kodiak was not experiencing natural disasters. In response to Presiding Officer Heinrichs, Mayor Selby said the bike trail master plan included Spruce Cape Road. Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXII Page 88 Presiding Officer Heinrichs restated the date and time of the Education Summit as February 13 at 6:30 p.m. He thought the biggest challenge was education funding. He announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on January 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room and a regular meeting on January 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. ATTEST: Q na F. Smith, CMC/ Borough Clerk Apptovct 01/16/97 Regular Assembly Meeting January 2, 1997 E Robin Heinrichs Presiding Officer ADJOURNMENT Volume JQUI Page 89