03/16/2000 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly was held Thursday, March 16, 2000 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.
There were present: ROLL CALL
Deputy Mayor: Tuck Bonney
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Scott Arndt
Pat Branson
Absent:
Mayor Gary L. Stevens
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Dave Jensen, Manager
Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk
Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND - CONSENT AGENDA
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting
of February 17, 2000.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
Regular Assembly Meeting
March 16, 2000
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
March 16, 2000
Robin Heinrichs
Greg Spalinger
Darlene Turner
moved to approve the
agenda and consent
agenda.
Unanimous voice vote
moved to approve the
minutes of February 17,
2000.
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA AND
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
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AWARDS AND
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS
A. Student of the Month STUDENT OF THE
MONTH
Deputy Mayor Bonney presented the Student of the
Month Award to Davis Eluska, a junior at Akhiok
School.
B. Proclamation PROCLAMATION
Deputy Mayor Bonney proclaimed the Month of March
2000 Women's History Month urging all educators,
government officials, businesses, and citizens to
recognize the important contributions women have made
throughout history with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Al Birch, North Pacific Fisheries Management Council
member, said the first enforcement standardization
symposium was well attended. The next meeting would
be in November. He thanked the Assembly for their
continued support.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Walter Stewart Planning and Zoning Commissioner, was
available to answer questions of the Assembly.
Phil Cline, Providence Kodiak Island Hospital
administrator, thanked the Assembly for meeting with
the Hospital Advisory Board. He said the Mental
Health Center's net income for fiscal year 1999 was
$75,000, not $120,000 as previously thought. He said
the hospital had an operating income of $292,500 in
February. He said staff was managing expenses well.
In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Mr. Cline
attributed the increase of income to the success of
the specialty clinic and that the adult care center
was at full capacity. He noted another general and
orthopedic surgeon would be needed in the future.
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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March 16, 2000
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
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BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGERS' REPORT
Manager Jensen reported that the Chamber of Commerce
would hold a Foreign Trade Zone conference at the
Buskin River Inn. He said anyone interested in
attending should contact the Chamber.
Manager Jensen hired John Danielsen as the new
Engineering /Facilities Director and his starting date
was March 28.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGE FROM THE
MAYOR
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS
None.
B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 2000 -06 Setting Out a RESOLUTION
Recommended Process Addressing Concerns of NO. 2000 -06
the Groundfish Harvesters, Processors, and
the Local Community on Future Regulations
Promulgated by the National Marine
Fisheries Service.
ARNDT, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by BRANSON No. 2000 -06.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Branson, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Turner
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Resolution No. 2000 -09 Establishing
Citizens Board of Equalization Dates for
the Year 2000.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 2000 -09
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HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by ARNDT No. 2000 -09.
In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager
Jensen said the notice of assessed value would be
mailed on March 30 and property owners had thirty
days from that date to file an appeal with the
assessor.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Regular Assembly Meeting
March 16, 2000
Arndt, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
3. Resolution No. 2000 -10 Supporting Census
2000.
ARNDT, moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2000 -10.
Assemblymember Branson encouraged residents to
complete the census forms as they affected funding
for the entire community.
Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell, Arndt
1. Ordinance No. 2000 -02 Amending Kodiak
Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 3
Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.16 Contract,
Purchase, Sale, and Transfer Procedures
Section 3.16.070 Exceptions to Bidding
Requirements to Provide for Donated Street
Improvements.
Ordinance No. 2000 -02 was advanced to public hearing
on April 4, 2000 under "Consent Agenda ".
RESOLUTION
NO.2000 -10
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE
NO. 2000 -02
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D. OTHER ITEMS OTHER ITEMS
1. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by ARNDT
VOTE ON MOTION
MOTION CARRIED
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
moved to confirm the
mayoral appointment of
Reed Oswalt to the
Planning and Zoning
Commission for a term to
expire December 31, 2001.
Unanimous
Assemblymember Turner congratulated Davis Eluska as
student of the month. She thought the rocket launch
facility was worthwhile and asked for an update from
the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation.
Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated Davis Eluska.
He was anxious for the new Engineering /Facilities
Director to start as he knew there was work to be
done.
Assemblymember Arndt had a conflict with the April 6
regular meeting date.
Assemblymember Branson congratulated Davis Eluska.
Assemblymember Bonney thanked the community for being
patient with him in his role as deputy mayor.
Deputy Mayor Bonney announced the Assembly would meet
in the Borough conference room for a special meeting/
work session on Monday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.; a
special meeting /work session on Tuesday, March 28 at
7:30 p.m.; and a work session on Thursday, March 30
at 7:30 p.m. The April 6 regular meeting was
rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Assembly chambers.
Deputy Mayor Bonney announced that members of the
Assembly would travel to Juneau March 21 -24 to attend
the Alaska Municipal League Spring Conference.
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CONFIRMATION OF
MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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He noted that the Borough offices would be closed
Monday, March 27, in observance of Seward's Day.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Assembly, the meeting adj riet 7:,55 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Regular Assembly Meeting
March 16, 2000
Steve "s, Mayor
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Ju th A. Nielse , MC Approved: 04/20/2000
B ough Clerk
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