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12/21/1995 RMRODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held December 21, 1995 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 Father Paul Smith of St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Gary Stevens, Presiding Suzanne Hancock Robin Heinrichs Bob Johnson Jack McFarland Mike Milligan absent: John Burt comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Jerome Selby, Mayor Donna Smith CMC, Clerk Linda Freed, Community Development Director Assemblymember Burt was out on business and asked to be excused. HEINRICHS, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, seconded by MILLIGAN McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 moved to excuse Assemblymember Burt. Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the agenda. moved to amend the agenda by adding item 12.C.9 Appointment to the Arts Council Advisory Committee. REGULAR MEETING ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Volume XX Page 286 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. K.I.B. Assembly Meeting McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month CITIZENS' COMMENTS Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Unanimous voice vote Unanimous voice vote of December 7, 1995. moved to approve the minutes of December 7, 1995. Unanimous voice vote Mayor Jerome Selby presented the Student of the Month Award to Tenecia Panamarioff, a senior at Ouzinkie School. A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing Vicki Jo Kennedy spoke to the confirmation of mayoral appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. She opposed the appointment of David Nesheim as not appropriate because he worked for Lesnoi as a forester and land manager. She knew of upcoming agenda items that would pose a conflict. She noted that the Commission reversed a decision because they barely met quorum requirements when the decision was made. She suggested that if Mr. Nesheim excused himself, it could pose a quorum problem. She also felt that his appointment would stack the Commission. She was not aware of advertising for Commission seats. Presiding Officer Stevens explained the advertising process through the Kodiak Daily Mirror. Assemblymember Milligan suggested using the radio as another way of advertising. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XX Page 287 B. Items Other Than Those Appearing on the Agenda John Whiddon, Parents Advisory Group, spoke of the culmination of two years work to address drug problems in the community and with youth. He presented a resolution that identified problems in the community and ways to address those problems. He noted that adults brought drugs into the community but that as parents, the concern was to create a safer community by reducing drugs and alcohol distribution. He said the resolution was also presented to the School Board and City Council. He concluded by saying the Group wanted to reduce the pervasive drug and alcohol problem by working together toward a common goal. Presiding Officer Stevens appreciated receiving information and hoped for a positive response. He congratulated the Group for their efforts. Mr. Whiddon added that the Group would research alternate ways to help youth. He said the Group wanted to work hand -in -hand to make Kodiak Island a better place to live. When Assemblymember Johnson asked if the Group had a liaison with other groups like the Kodiak Council on Alcoholism and the Mental Health Center, Mr. Whiddon said no representative from those groups spoke during the Group's meetings. He said the Group expected long -term problem solving in the process of building support. Assemblymember Johnson encouraged establishing a liaison. Jane Edmonds, Parents Advisory Group participant, pointed out that the problem was not unique to Kodiak Island but was a national problem. She said specific problems of juvenile substance abuse, gang violence, and parent's rights were currently in Senate Committee hearings and the Governor's Task Force was addressing those issues so now was the time for local governments to request assistance. MikJ State trooper, phoned to suggest that parents greet students as they arrive at school. He thought that was a way to show students that parents care, and parents would accept responsibility for their children. He saw the program work in other communities. COMMITTEE REPORTS Presiding Officer Stevens again thanked Mr. Whiddon for his presentation on behalf of the Group. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 COMMITTEE REPORTS Volume XX Page 288 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEART All ordinances and resolutions presented at this meeting were introduced by title only and copies made available to the public. A. Ordinance No. 95 -08 Amending TITLE 2 ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL by Adding CHAPTER NO. 95 -08 2.49 ARTS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -08 that, if adopted, created an Arts Council Advisory Committee to supervise an enterprise fund to include the executive director in the Kodiak Island Borough payroll and benefits package. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 95 -08 was before the Assembly. HEINRICHS, seconded by MILLIGAN moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -08 by substitution. Mayor Selby explained that the committee would serve in an advisory capacity to the assembly concerning an arts council enterprise fund. He said the fund would be funded by the Kodiak Arts Council, Inc. as well as grants from other agencies. He noted that all funds would be used to pay for a personal services contract and administrative expenses of the executive director. Presiding Officer Stevens opened the public hearing. Susan Oliver, Kodiak Arts Council Board president, pointed out that the Council researched insurance carriers and were unable to secure insurance. She noted that the Board was comfortable with the changes to the ordinance. She said the Council would provide funds and hoped to provide insurance for the director. When Presiding Officer Stevens asked how many in the audience supported the ordinance, eleven stood. Lorna Arndt phoned in her opposition to the ordinance because she felt it showed preference to one non- profit. She felt that the director aided the school district, and should be the responsibility of the school district, not the Borough. She felt that two members of the assembly should abstain from voting because they were deeply involved in the Arts Council. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Volume XX Page 289 Louie Lowenberq opposed the ordinance because he felt many other non - profits benefited the community. He thought the Borough would be in a precarious position if other non - profits campaigned for the same benefits. Don Fox phoned to state he supported the ordinance. Letters from Rae Jean Rlaskd and Hans and Herta Tschersich supporting the ordinance were read by the clerk. Presiding Officer Stevens closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember McFarland outlined that the substituted version changed it from an employee position to a service contract and he felt that eliminated possible liability with language. He noted the attorney's opinion was very clear in that there was no liability if not fully funded by the Arts Council as a grant. He explained the contract provided an insurance and retirement package for the director. He noted that the contract with the borough clerk contained several of those conditions and that had set a precedent. He felt the attorney's opinion clarified that there was no liability to not honor other requests. Assemblymember Milligan supported the ordinance as part of the Assembly's responsibility to support non- profits. He reiterated that the Borough was mandated by state law to provide education and was doing so by supporting the ordinance. Assemblymember Hancock felt public officials were expected to set precedents such as the borough had in projects such as the IFQ lawsuit, the rifle range project, and the salmon working group. Assemblymember Johnson noted that as an Arts Council member, he received only enjoyment from the program. He encouraged adoption of the ordinance since concerns were addressed. Presiding Officer Stevens explained the conflict -of- interest rule in that a financial interest must be present. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens Volume XX P i e '90 Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Stevens B. Resolution No. 95 -07B Amending Resolution RESOLUTION No. 95 -07 Establishing Fees of the Kodiak Island NO. 95 -07B Borough for Fiscal Year 1996 to Reflect Amended Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Rates. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -07B that, if adopted, increased solid waste collection and disposal rates to generate additional revenues for closure of the existing landfill and development of the new landfill. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 95 -07B was before the Assembly. Mayor Selby said the rate increase would provide funds for the closeout of the present landfill and preparation of the new landfill. He noted that EPA guidelines were very specific in that the new area be fully lined and a leachate system installed. He planned to continue the recycling program in order to increase the life of the landfill. Presiding Officer Stevens called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby said all expenses for the landfill were charged to the enterprise fund, not subsidized from the general fund, with residential fees and U.S. Coast Guard Base tipping fees. At further questions, Mayor Selby explained that cover for the current landfill would be rock and topsoil on top of a one -half inch thick, totally impermeable membrane to preclude surface water from Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Volume XX Page 29 1 perking out as leachate. He explained that leachate water was collected and treated and thereby eliminated damage to the surrounding environment. He noted that the metals dump known as Smokey's Dump was completely cleared of all metals and the oil contaminated soil was treated in order to be closed out as a clean surface. He explained the difference between metals and solid waste closeouts. He enumerated the cost of the closeout at $200,000 per acre for ten acres to include the $35- 50,000 for membrane and rock. In response to Assemblymember Johnson, Mayor Selby said the membrane was, theoretically, impervious to root systems. Assemblymember McFarland explained to the public that the rate increase was $6 per month in residential fees and an increase in commercial dumpster fees based on dumpster size. He reiterated that the increase affected the entire collection system. Assemblymember Hancock reiterated that discussion allowed the only way to cover the costs of closeout and reopening a landfill were to increase rates. She wanted a task force formed to research how to handle solid waste and recyclable items economically. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Stevens C. Ordinance No. 95 -10B Amending Ordinance ORDINANCE No. 95 -10 Fiscal Year 1996 Budget to Reflect NO. 95 - 10B Mid -Year Amendments. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -10B that, if adopted, amended the budget as determined after a mid -year review of the original budget. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by McFARLAND Ordinance No. 95 -10B. Mayor Selby suggested amending the ordinance by substitution noting that adjustments affected capital project funds. Volume XX Page 292 When Assemblymember Milligan questioned the encumbrance to PERS, Mayor Selby explained that PERS funding was prorated yearly instead of monthly. He said that was common throughout the state. JOHNSON, seconded by McFARLAND VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Presiding Officer Stevens called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. In response to Assemblymember McFarland, Mayor Selby explained that the Arts Council funds were listed as prorated revenue and expenditures. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous D. Ordinance No. 95 -09 Establishing a Near Island ORDINANCE Research Facility Enterprise Fund. NO. 95 - 09 Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 95 -09 that, if adopted, established a fund for grants and lease payments from the research facility to pay for construction, maintenance, and operation of the research facility. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Ordinance No. 95 -09. In response to Assemblymember Milligan, Mayor Selby Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 moved to amend Ordinance No. 95 -10B by substitution. McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, Stevens Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Stevens Volume XX Page 293 presented the historical timeline of the project. He said the City of Kodiak and the Borough started the project about ten years ago with the idea the City would oversee the project, but the City decided that since it was adjacent to the Owens Building and part of the University of Alaska, the project should fall under the University. He said the legislature failed to fund the project when capital projects were not funded and it was suggested that the Borough construct the building and lease it to state and federal agencies cost - effectively. He thought the project was in the realm of public buildings, such as the schools and hospital, and would fit under the auspices of the Borough. In response to additional inquiries, Mayor Selby said the revenue bonds were driven by the twenty -year lease to National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in the amount of $1.5 -6 million. He said that resulted in over half again the funds from one lease. He emphasized that the impacts from revenue bonds did not affect the general obligation bond rating. Presiding Officer Stevens called for public testimony; hearing and seeing none, he reconvened the regular meeting. Assemblymember Hancock opposed the ordinance, although she initially supported the facility as a University project. she did not feel it was in the purview of the Borough to be a landlord. Assemblymember Johnson favored the ordinance because the project was worthwhile for the Borough. Assemblymember McFarland noted that the $6 million was not part of the sales price for Shuyak Island in that the appraisal rate came in at $36 million of the $42 million price. He said funds construction funds were from the Trustee Council and not the Borough. He felt the University was in no position to bond. He was nervous that there was dependence on a certain department of the federal government for a contract and lease payment. He saw the need to move forward with a positive situation in that Kodiak Island needed to become a focal point for the state. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: Hancock Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Milligan, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Stevens Volume XX Page 294 Absent: MOTION CARRIED MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Burt 5 Ayes, 1 No After a ten minute recess at 8:51 p.m., Presiding Officer Stevens reconvened the regular meeting. Mayor Selby read information on the Air Force minuteman missile contract under consideration for the rocket launch facility. He clarified that the decommissioned missiles, to be used for educational and research purposes, would reduce costs. He reported that the bids on the $3,000,000 hospital interest rate was 4.85 percent compared to the 5.5 percent primary rate banks could borrow. He said the Borough would borrow below what banks pay and the funds would be invested immediately. MESSAGES FROM MAYOR Mayor Selby wished everyone the very best and merriest Christmas and a happy new year. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 94 -23 Rezoning all Borough and ORDINANCE State Owned Land on Shuyak Island From C -- NO. 94 -23 Conservation 12 NU-- Natural Use Lands. Presented for consideration was Ordinance No. 94 -23 that, if adopted, rezoned property in accordance with the Shuyak Island Comprehensive Plan to preserve habitat and natural diversity, and protect and preserve recreational opportunities. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 94 -23 was before the Assembly. Mayor Selby said one condition of the Shuyak Island sales contract was to rezone to natural use. He noted that natural use zoning was restrictive and allowed the property to be maintained in a natural state. At the request of Presiding Officer Stevens, Linda Freed, Community Development Department Director, clarified that any coastal development that occurred would be publicly constructed, or constructed by a non - profit agency, and would be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission for a conditional use permit (CUP). She noted that coastal docking facilities, like the Anton Larson Bay dock, were permitted principle uses. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Volume XX Page 295 In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Director Freed said existing cabins would be legal but would need to go through the CUP process to conform. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens A. AWARDS AWARDS 1. Contract No. 95 -69 Personal Services CONTRACT Contract for Kodiak Arts Council Director. NO. 95 -69 JOHNSON, moved to approve seconded by MILLIGAN Contract No. 95 -69. Mayor Selby said the contract was developed in conjunction with previously adopted Ordinance No. 95 -08. He outline that it was an employment contract for personal services of Gerry Wilson, Executive Director of the Kodiak Arts Council. He said the contract identified duties, compensation, benefits, Borough non - liability, the basis for termination of employment, and other legalities. He stated the contract was simple and straight forward. There was no discussion by the assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 NEW BUSINESS Volume XX Page 296 B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 95 -46 Approving a Purchase RESOLUTION Agreement for Disposal of All Borough Land NO. 95 - 46 on Shuyak Island to the State of Alaska. Presented for consideration was Resolution No. 95 -46 that, if adopted, authorized the mayor to execute the purchase agreement and all other documents for completion of the disposal of Shuyak Island to the State of Alaska for $42 million. HEINRICHS, moved to adopt seconded by MILLIGAN Resolution No. 95 -46. Although the Assembly previously approved a resolution to execute the purchase agreement, Mayor Selby explained that because there were some relatively minor changes, it was presented again. He annotated the changes were the $6 million to the Borough to construct the Near Island Research Facility and that the Borough would not be the holding agent because the State would receive immediate title. VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Stevens ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS 1. Appointments to the Airport Advisory AIRPORT ADVISORY Committee. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT moved to appoint Stosh Anderson and Joseph L. Brodman to three -year terms, January 1996 through December 31, 1998, on the Airport Advisory Committee. Volume XX Pie 297 There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Appointment to the Architectural Review ARCHITECTURAL Board. REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT HEINRICHS, moved to appoint Gregg seconded by McFARLAND Hacker to a three -year term, January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, on the Architectural Review Board /Building Code Board of Appeals. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 3. Appointments to the Kodiak Island Hospital HOSPITAL Advisory Board. ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT Because there were five applicants for three seats, and to be fair to all applicants, the Assembly chose to cast secret ballots. As a result of the secret ballots, the following motion was made: McFARLAND, seconded by JOHNSON Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 moved to appoint Wayne Stevens, Mary Monroe, and Mark Buckley to three -year seats on the Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board. Volume XX Page 298 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED McFARLAND, seconded by HEINRICHS Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED HEINRICHS, seconded by McFARLAND There was no discussion by the Assembly. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens None Burt Unanimous 4. Appointment to the Kodiak Island Borough Mental Health Center Advisory Board. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT moved to appoint Judith Claire Hurt to a three - year term January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, and Kristin L. Gray to a two -year term, January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997, on the Mental Health Center Advisory Board. Ayes: Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Stevens None Burt Unanimous 5. Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Committee. moved to appoint Thomas A. Stewart and Vincent A. Walser to three -year terms, January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, on the Parks and Recreation Committee. MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Volume XX Page 299 VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED McFARLAND, seconded by HEINRICHS Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED McFARLAND, seconded by JOHNSON Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Stevens None Burt Unanimous 6. Appointment to the Personnel Advisory Board. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT moved to appoint Dorothy Weeks to a three -year term, January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, on the Personnel Advisory Board. Ayes: McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, Stevens None Burt Unanimous 7. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission. move to confirm the mayoral appointments of Roberta (Robbie) Scheidler to a three - year borough seat and David H. Nesheim to a three -year city seat, January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998, on the Planning and Zoning Commission. PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CONFIRMATION Volume XX Page 300 HANCOCK, seconded by MILLIGAN It was suggested that although the appointments were made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly, additional applicants would allow the Mayor a choice. Mayor Selby saw no reason to postpone confirmation as vacant seats were advertised for four months. He encouraged applications to the boards and commissions. Assemblymember Milligan thought postponement allowed additional applicants to come forward. Assemblymember Heinrichs opposed postponement because he never perceived an undue voice from Commission members from certain interest groups in the past. VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE Ayes: Milligan, Hancock Noes: Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Stevens Absent: Burt MOTION FAILED 2 ayes, 4 noes Assemblymember McFarland reiterated the Mayor's comments that both candidates were highly qualified. He agreed with Assemblymember Heinrich's description of the Commission. It was his opinion the Assembly did not need to be the judge and jury when special interest was determined during the course of events. He appreciated public comments so performance remained in the best interest of the community. Assemblymember Milligan supported the candidates although there was the perception of a conflict of interest. He noted there were clear codes on conflict of interest. He suggested advertising on the radio in addition to the newspaper. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT move to postpone confirmation to January 4, 1996 and to readvertise the vacancies. Ayes: Hancock, Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Stevens Noes: None. Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Volume XX Page 301 McFARLAND, seconded by MILLIGAN Ayes: B. REPORTS C. OTHER 8. Confirmation of Presiding Officer Appointment of Assembly Representatives to Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Councils. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 moved to confirm the Presiding Officer appointments of assembly representatives to the following: Architectural Review Board - John Burt Kodiak Island Hospital Advisory Board - Jack McFarland Mental Health Center Board - Suzanne Hancock Parks & Recreation Committee - Mike Milligan Kodiak Island Transportation System - Mike Milligan Kodiak College Council - Bob Johnson School District Budget Review Committee - Robin Heinrichs Joint Building Code Review Committee - Robin Heinrichs Emergency Services Council - Gary Stevens VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM Heinrichs, Johnson, McFarland, Milligan, Hancock, Stevens Noes: None Absent: Burt MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS 1. Airport Advisory Committee Meeting of September 21, 1995. 2. Kodiak Island Borough School District board Regular Meeting of November 20 and Special Meeting of December 4, 1995. 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board Summary of December 11, 1995. 2. Engineering /Facilities Department December 1995 Project Update. 1. Humane Society of Kodiak December 1995 Newsletter. TNFnDMr mTnn7 T MATERIALS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS REPORTS OTHER Volume XX Page 302 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Susan Oliver thanked the Assembly on behalf of the entire Arts Council membership. She added that the fruits of Gerry Wilson's labors would be enjoyed. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Milligan shared the story of his first Christmas in Alaska. His Christmas wish to the people of Kodiak was a year to express compassion and give compassion. Assemblymember McFarland congratulated Tenecia Panamarioff as Student of the Month. He expressed condolences to the Blake Kinnear family. He congratulated Mayor Selby, Karl Short, Pat Carlson, Linda Freed, Bud Cassidy and borough attorney, Joel Bolger, for closure on the Shuyak Island sale. He wished everyone a merry Christmas and a wonderful, safe holiday. Assemblymember Johnson shared his favorite Christmas story. He announced that Random Acts of Kindness Week was approaching and that was a time when people randomly did something nice for someone else. He was impressed and appreciated the Assembly's thorough discussion of issues. Assemblymember Hancock echoed Assemblymember McFarland's comments on the Shuyak Island sale. She urged all to enjoy their families and friends and wished a happy new year. Assemblymember Heinrichs sent condolences to Ted Gossen, the relatives and friends of Chrissana Gossen. He also shared a Christmas story. Presiding Officer Stevens announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, December 28, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the borough conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday, January 4, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. McFARLAND, moved to adjourn. ADJOURNMENT seconded by HEINRICHS VOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote There being no further business to come before the Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 CITIZENS' COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Volume XX P.tge 303 Members of the audience were invited to join the Assembly, Mayor, and Clerk for wassail and cookies in the chambers conference room. —\ ATTEST: Donna . Smith, CMc Borough Clerk Approved: 01/18/96 Regular Assembly Meeting December 21, 1995 Ga4y L. Stevens Pr siding Officer Volume XX Peer 104