06/01/2000 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly was held June 1, 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.
The invocation was given by Captain Dave Davis of the
Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were present: ROLL CALL
Mayor:
Gary L. Stevens
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Scott Arndt
Pat Branson
Tuck Bonney (arrived at 8:13 p.m.)
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Dave Jensen, Manager
Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk
Karl Short, Finance Director
Assemblymember Bonney would be late and asked to be
excused.
HEINRICHS, moved to excuse
seconded by ARNDT Assemblymember Bonney.
VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
SPALINGER,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Robin Heinrichs
Greg Spalinger
Darlene Turner
Unanimous voice vote
moved to approve the
agenda.
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting
of May 16, 2000.
ARNDT, moved to approve the
seconded by TURNER minutes of May 16, 2000.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Steve Rounsaville urged the Assembly to form a task
force to explore funding sources for education.
Mike Milligan spoke of HB 124 that would initiate a
three percent income tax.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
TURNER, moved to adopt
seconded by BRANSON Ordinance No. 2000 -10.
Manager Jensen said this authorized the expenditure
of funds in FY 2001 from the General Fund, Special
Revenue fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project
Fund, Enterprise Fund, and Internal Service Fund.
Funds were derived from taxes levied on real and
personal property within the Borough and on natural
resources extracted and removed from the Borough.
Mayor Stevens opened the public hearing.
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AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. 2000 -10 Levying Taxes on All ORDINANCE
Taxable Real and Personal Property Within the NO. 2000 -10
Kodiak Island Borough for the Expenses and
Liabilities of the Kodiak Island Borough for the
Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of July
2000 and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of June
2001 (2001 Fiscal Year Budget).
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Mike Milligan encouraged the Assembly to consider a
1/4 mill increase that would generate $44.25 annually
on a $178,000 home. He felt this would offset
declining revenues and help fund education. He could
see a decline in teachers' health care becoming more
costly to the community in the future. He asked the
Assembly to address future education needs.
Karina Vanderleest urged the Assembly to fund the
Airport Fire Protection Area as the lack of first
response service would be detrimental to her business
and she needed to find a solution for the Department
of Defense (DOD) .
Paul Alexander phoned in support of continued funding
to the Kodiak Womens Resource and Crisis Center. He
said funds were used to hire an outreach coordinator.
Mayor Stevens said the Assembly would hear comments
on non - profit funding at the June 29 work session.
Betty Walters, School District superintendent, said
the schools could use additional funds. She thanked
the Assembly for their support.
Mike Waller phoned in opposition to raising taxes.
He encouraged the school district to look at reducing
health care costs, positions, and programs.
Joey Hutcherson appreciated the Assembly allowing
students to speak to their future.
Lorna Arndt phoned in opposition to raising taxes and
cutting teachers. She felt the school district
should reduce travel, especially to villages for
graduation ceremonies.
Renee Darrenkamp and Mary Jane Krajnak favored
raising taxes to support education.
Nancy Spool felt the community lost trust in
government spending. She said students benefited
from welding and shop programs; however, few students
benefited from athletic travel.
Mayor Stevens understood the school district's need
for more funding; however, the compromise was level
funding and an additional $400,000. He said the
additional funding was possible due to federal
payment -in- lieu -of -taxes and it was unlikely that the
Borough would receive anymore.
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Mayor Stevens closed the public hearing and
reconvened the regular meeting.
Director Short noted the need to correct Fund 254 to
reflect an increase from $15,415 to $28,010. That
would also increase the Total Special Revenue Funds
from $7,259,457 to $7,272,052 and the TOTAL ALL FUNDS
from $26,865,975 to $26,878,570.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
Assemblymember Spalinger had opposed increased
Airport Fire Protection Area funding as the city had
never responded to a fire call yet fees were doubled
without justification. He noted; however, that he
wanted to support Kodiak Transfer.
Manager Jensen noted that the contract relating to
that issue was on the agenda. He had not received
the requested justification from the city; however,
he recommended accepting the increase at this time.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Responding to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager
Jensen said there was a strike -out of the City of
Kodiak millage rate on page 6 until the city's mill
rate was set by resolution. By city ordinance, the
Borough would collect the tax after receipt of the
resolution that state law required by June 15.
BONNEY,
seconded by SPALINGER
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June 1, 2000
moved to amend Ordinance
No. 2000 -10 to increase
the KIB Airport Fire
Protection Area, Fund
254, to $28,010, the
Total Special Revenue
Funds to $7,272,052, and
the TOTAL ALL FUNDS to
$26,878,570.
Arndt, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell
moved to amend Ordinance
No. 2000 -10 by reducing
the fire marshall fee by
$20,000 to be placed in
the general fund.
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Assemblymember Bonney said the City had not justified
the increase and felt it was inappropriate to pay.
Assemblymember Arndt clarified that placing the funds
in the general fund reduced the use of fund balance
from $142,520 to $122,520.
In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager
Jensen said it appeared funding was in the building
inspection agreement between the city and Borough.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell, Arndt
Assemblymember Spalinger was concerned about
emergency medical services. He felt the city was
double taxing its residents.
SPALINGER,
seconded by BONNEY
Assemblymember Branson wanted to talk with the City
before reducing funding. She was unsure of the
ramifications and did not support the amendment.
Manager Jensen said the $65,000 contribution to the
ambulance was placed in the non - profit funds under
Health and Sanitation. That let the Assembly fund or
not fund the ambulance without amending the budget.
Assemblymember Heinrichs supported the amendment that
placed $65,000 in the non - profit pool of funds.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
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moved to amend Ordinance
No. 2000 -10 to transfer
$65,000 from Contracted
Services to
Contributions.
Branson, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Turner, Abell,
Arndt, Bonney
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SPALINGER,
seconded by ARNDT
Assemblymember Spalinger said the Borough donated to
EMS, and he opposed giving double taxed funds to the
city.
Assemblymember Bonney agreed and felt justification
was needed to make an informed decision. He wanted
to talk with the city as he felt Borough residents
paid for ambulance service through city sales tax.
Assemblymember Turner agreed, noting that the
Assembly should not blindly provide funding without
discussion. However, she wanted the funds in non-
profits so they were readily available for use.
Assemblymembers Heinrichs, Abell, and Branson agreed,
noting the Assembly had no obligation to fund EMS;
however, the funds could be used for non - profits.
Assemblymember Bonney saw this as a clear message to
the city that the Borough would not pay without
justification for the need.
Assemblymember Spalinger opposed deficit spending and
felt the reduction would help balance the Borough's
budget.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes: Spalinger, Arndt, Bonney
Noes: Heinrichs, Turner, Abell,
Branson
MOTION FAILED 3 Ayes; 4 Noes
Assemblymember Branson thanked staff for a good
budget. She appreciated the opportunity to provide
more funding to the school district and to maintain
funding to non - profits without increasing taxes.
Assemblymember Abell was glad to provide more funds
to the school district from PILT monies and increased
property assessment.
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moved to amend Ordinance
No. 2000 -10 to transfer
$65,000 from Health and
Sanitation under
contributions to the
general fund to reduce
the use of fund balance.
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Assemblymember Spalinger said the mill rate was not
raised; however, each year one -third of property was
increased through reassessments.
Assemblymember Arndt said the school budget was a
major portion of the Borough budget and he was
pleased with the additional funding. He opposed
deficit spending, noting that there was no support
for additional reductions to the budget.
Assemblymember Bonney was pleased with the budget and
felt the Assembly was fiscally responsible. He
opposed raising taxes, but felt discussion was
needed. He appreciated the manager's guidance during
the budget process.
Assemblymember Turner thanked Manager Jensen noting
this was her first time through the budget process
and it was educating. She urged continued
cooperation to make Kodiak a better place to live.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Jensen thanked Director Short and staff for
their work on the budget.
He attended a meeting with the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy Committee. He noted the planned
cannery in Port Lions was an exciting concept, which
he hoped would happen.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM
THE MAYOR
Mayor Stevens met with the Department of Agriculture
about their interest in the Pasagshak area.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2000 -07 Maintenance of the CONTRACT
Recreation Facilities Located at the End- NO. 2000 -07
of- the -Road in Monashka Bay.
ARNDT,
seconded by HEINRICHS
Regular Assembly Meeting
June 1, 2000
moved to approve Contract
No. 2000 -07 with Alaska
State Parks in an amount
not to exceed $14,100.
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Manager Jensen said this renewal contract with the
Alaska State Parks was for maintenance of recreation
facilities at the end -of- the -road in Monashka Bay.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
BRANSON,
seconded by TURNER
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
TURNER,
seconded by ABELL
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Spalinger, Turner, Abell,
Arndt, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs
2. Contract No. 2000 -08 Kodiak Island Borough CONTRACT
and City of Kodiak for Animal Control. NO. 2000 -08
moved to approve Contract
No. 2000 -08 with the City
of Kodiak in an amount
not to exceed $52,000.
Manager Jensen said this was the annual animal
control contract with the city.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Branson, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Turner
3. Contract No. 2000 -09 Fire Protection
Agreement for the Kodiak Island Borough
Airport Fire Protection Service Area with
the City of Kodiak.
moved to approve Contract
No. 2000 -09 with the City
of Kodiak in an amount
not to exceed $28,337.
Manager Jensen said the City of Kodiak requested this
one -year agreement to provide first response fire
protection in the KIB Airport Fire Protection Service
Area.
Assemblymember Arndt was disturbed that the city
doubled the fees without any increased emergency
CONTRACT
NO. 2000 -09
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response activity in the area. He wanted discussion
with the city prior to approving the contract.
ARNDT,
seconded by SPALINGER
Assemblymember Arndt wanted to discuss with the city
the possibility of paying on a per call basis.
In response to Mayor Stevens, Manager Jensen said the
budget included the payment and postponing would be
as detrimental to the area as not paying. He noted
the current contract expired June 30.
Assemblymember Spalinger opposed paying; however, his
concern was that postponing would leave the area
without coverage and force one business to close.
Assemblymember Arndt's motion to postpone Contract
No. 2000 -09 to a special meeting on June 29, 2000,
failed for lack of a second.
Assemblymember Turner supported the contract even
without justification because the Borough indemnified
the city from liability.
Assemblymember Bonney felt forced to sign a contract
to keep a business open. He noted the Coast Guard,
not the city, would be the first responder. He
opposed paying for services with no justification and
urged the Assembly and city to work together to serve
the needs and interests of the community.
Assemblymember Arndt concurred, noting he looked
forward to meeting with the city on June 20.
Assemblymember Heinrichs wanted to approve the
contract to give the business owner time to find a
solution.
Assemblymember Branson concurred with Assemblymembers
Heinrichs and Bonney, noting that it was difficult to
pay a bill without proper back -up.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes: Arndt
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moved to postpone
Contract No. 2000 -09 to
July 6, 2000.
Noes: Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell
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MOTION FAILED
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
HEINRICHS,
seconded by SPALINGER
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
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1 Ayes; 6 Noes
Arndt, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell
None
Unanimous
B. RESOLUTIONS
None.
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Mayoral Appointment to the Architectural
Review Board /Building Code Board of
Appeals.
moved to confirm the
mayoral appointments of
Charles Jerling to a one -
year seat expiring
December 2001 and Jerrol
Friend to a two -year seat
expiring December 2002 on
the Architectural Review
Board /Building Code Board
of Appeals.
Deputy Clerk Kirkpatrick noted there were two
vacancies and this would provide a full quorum.
VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM
Ayes:
Branson, Heinrichs,
Spalinger, Turner, Abell,
Arndt, Bonney
None
Unanimous
RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
OTHER ITEMS
APPOINTMENT TO
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
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ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
Assemblymember Abell said teachers deserved a fair
wage; however, he hoped for flexibility in their
contract negotiations. The Shuyak Fund was growing
and he hoped to use it in the near future. He urged
the city, schools, and borough to work together.
Assemblymember Heinrichs thanked Manager Jensen for
helping the City of Port Lions secure their fish
cooperative. He said economic stability was vital to
small communities and encouraged the manager to
continue to provide assistance.
Assemblymember Arndt felt more funding could have
been found for education; however, he said there was
limited support to contribute more now. He thanked
Manager Jensen and staff for the budget.
Assemblymember Branson was glad the budget process
was over. She thanked staff and looked forward to
working with the long -term funding task force.
Assemblymember Bonney felt the community faced
difficult decisions in the near future. He favored
reviewing a 1/4% sales tax that would exempt food
items. He was interested in unifying the fire
districts to resolve problems associated with
Contract No. 2000 -09. He was interested in unifying
the City of Kodiak and the Borough into one voice for
the betterment of the community.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Pending Litigation on Jane Doe vs the
Kodiak Island Borough. PENDING
LITIGATION ON
HEINRICHS, moved to convene into JANE DOE vs THE
seconded by BRANSON executive session to KIB
discuss pending
litigation on Jane Doe vs
the Kodiak Island
Borough.
VOTE ON MOTION
Ayes:
Noes: None
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Heinrichs, Spalinger,
Turner, Abell, Arndt,
Bonney, Branson
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
Mayor Stevens adjourned the regular meeting to
convene into executive session and invited the
manager and deputy clerk.
Mayor Stevens reconvened the regular meeting at 9:40
p.m. and announced no action would be taken as a
result of the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.
ATTEST:
Judith A. Niel en, CMC
Borough Clerk
Regular Assembly Meeting
June 1, 2000
M.• yor
y L. Stevens
Approved: 07/06/2000
ADJOURNMENT
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