07/20/2000 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 20, 2000
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly was held July 20, 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 Chaplain Ben Brown of the
Star of the Sea Chapel, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Mayor:
Gary L. Stevens
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Scott Arndt
Tuck Bonney
Absent:
Greg Spalinger
comprising a quorum of the
Dave Jensen, Manager
Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk
Ellen Cloudy, Assistant Clerk
Assemblymember Spalinger was absent and asked to be
excused.
TURNER,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
TURNER,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Assembly; and
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
of June 29 and Regular Meeting
ARNDT,
seconded by BRANSON
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July 20, 2000
Pat Branson
Robin Heinrichs
Darlene Turner
moved to excuse
Assemblymember
Spalinger.
Unanimous voice vote
moved to approve the
agenda.
Unanimous voice vote
Special Meeting
of July 6, 2000.
moved to approve the
minutes of June 29 and
July 6, 2000.
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
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VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Employee of the Quarter
Employee of the Quarter was awarded to Sharon Nault,
operations supervisor in the Management Information
Systems Department.
B. Longevity Awards
Ten year longevity awards were presented to Sharon
Blakeslee, senior systems analyst in the Management
Information Systems Department and to James Skog,
baler operator II, at the Kodiak Island Borough
Baler /Landfill.
A twenty year longevity award was presented to Linda
Freed, Community Development Department Director.
C. U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service
Award
Lt. Matt Jones, of the U.S. Coast Guard, presented to
Director Freed the Coast Guard Meritorious Public
Service Award for her assistance with oil spill
prevention and response procedures.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Becky Larsen phoned in support of Resolution
No. 2000 -21.
Colleen Katlenikoff urged the Assembly to adopt
Resolution No. 2000 -21.
Tom Ouick phoned to thank Mayor Stevens for visiting
and meeting with the Ouzinkie City Council to discuss
local concerns.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assemblymember Branson reported that the Non - Profit
Subcommittee was proceeding towards establishing
funding criteria. The next meeting would be Thursday,
July 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 2000 -06 Amending Title 3 Revenue
and Finance Chapter 3.30 Transient
Accommodations Tax of the Kodiak Island Borough
Code of Ordinances to Reflect Necessary Changes.
TURNER, moved to adopt
seconded by HEINRICHS Ordinance No. 2000 -06.
Manager Jensen stated the ordinance made the
Transient Accommodations Tax more equitable and
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AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE OF THE
QUARTER
LONGEVITY AWARDS
U.S. COAST GUARD
MERITORIOUS
PUBLIC SERVICE
AWARD
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE
NO. 2000 -06
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enforceable. He said the changes would also help
businesses with timely filing and to clarify terms
and procedures.
Mayor Stevens opened the public hearing.
Pam Foreman,(KICVB), spoke in favor of the ordinance.
She stated that the bed tax revenue would be used
for marketing Kodiak and the archipelago. She felt
the changes would allow businesses to file two
quarters at a time, which was beneficial to staff.
Dick Roher provided a package service that did not
include renting beds. He did not think adequate
notice had been given to guides and asked the
Assembly to consider postponement. He suggested
options such as an annual user fee similar to the
Lake and Peninsula Borough.
Chaco Pearman favored postponement until all impacted
parties discussed the changes.
Denise May, Whale Pass Lodge, favored postponement.
She encouraged better communication between the
affected businesses and the Borough.
Wanetta Ayers, Afognak Native Corporation, favored
the ordinance. She felt the current Code made it
difficult to fairly collect bed tax of the
businesses. She urged the Assembly to move forward.
Murphy Forner, KICVB board member, favored the
ordinance.
Mayor Stevens closed the public hearing and
reconvened the regular meeting.
ARNDT,
seconded by ABELL
Assemblymember Arndt opposed the ordinance. He
thought that the new changes would be unenforceable.
In response to Assemblymember Branson, Assemblymember
Arndt choose to postpone for five months to allow
those businesses out fishing to have adequate
opportunity to meet to discuss the issue.
Assemblymember Bonney opposed postponement. He felt
the changes were fair, and he wanted to move forward.
Assemblymember Abell favored postponement, as most
businesses were out earning a living and this allowed
owners and opportunity to discuss options.
Assemblymember Heinrichs favored postponement;
however, he wanted to begin discussions in November.
He said this would allow additional time to resolve
the issue prior to the holidays.
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moved to postpone
Ordinance No. 2000 -06
to December 21, 2000.
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HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO POSTPONE
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE AS AMENDED
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moved to amend to
postpone Ordinance No.
2000 -06 to November
16, 2000.
Branson, Heinrichs,
Abell, Stevens
Arndt, Bonney, Turner
Spalinger
4 Ayes, 3 Noes
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs,
Turner, Abell, Arndt.
Noes: Bonney
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 1 No
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Jensen received notification of Judge Zilly's
court ruling to close all trawl fishing within 20
miles of sea lion rookeries.
In response to Mayor Stevens, Al Burch, Alaska
Draggers Association, said the Association was doing
damage assessment, and the repercussions were hard
to comprehend. He said it was a mistake not to have
intervened earlier this year. He would keep the
Assembly apprised of the situation.
Mayor Stevens thanked Mr. Burch and said the Borough
would work closely in an effort to resolve the issue.
Mayor Stevens attended the Ouzinkie City Council
meeting earlier today. He noted two concerns: 1)a
sewage outfall line in the boat harbor. He said they
may require assistance to find a solution; and 2)
removal of five abandoned oil tanks. He said the
tank lines crossed private property and the BIA
claims no responsibility.
In response to Mayor Stevens, Deputy Clerk
Kirkpatrick advised Pam Crowe, Division of Elections,
would be in Kodiak on July 25 to conduct election
training. She would contact each village clerk and
explain the closed primary procedures.
MANAGER'S REPORT
MESSAGES FROM
THE MAYOR
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Mayor Stevens thanked Tom Quick and his wife for
their hospitality during his visit.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Contract No. 2000 -12 Kodiak Island Borough
Facilities Fuel Oil Delivery.
The motion to award Contract No. 2000 -12 to Thompson
Transfer, Inc of Kodiak for time and materials was
before the Assembly.
Manager Jensen said the base price would fluctuate
based on changes in the acquisition price of the
fuel. He recommended awarding the contract to
Thompson Transfer.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AWARD
Ayes:
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
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Branson, Heinrichs,
Turner, Abell, Arndt,
Bonney
Noes: None
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2000 -18 Economic Development
Program Agreement.
HEINRICHS, moved to approve
seconded by ARNDT Contract No. 2000 -18
with the Kodiak Chamber
of Commerce in an
amount not to exceed
$33,000.
Manager Jensen advised this would continue the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Program with the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce.
Currently, CEDS was assisting Port Lions' effort to
develop a local seafood processing facility.
Heinrichs, Turner,
Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Branson
Noes: None
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Contract No. 2000 -19 Professional Services
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
CONTRACT
NO. 2000 -12
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACTS
CONTRACT
NO. 2000 -18
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ARNDT,
seconded by BRANSON
Manager Jensen noted this was for professional
services for the Selief Estates Subdivision
preliminary design proposal. He said should a
wetlands permit be required the cost for design would
be $31,700. He noted an exclusion of a wetlands
permit would put the project cost at $22,500.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes: None
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for Selief Estates Subdivision Preliminary CONTRACT
Design Project. NO. 2000 -19
moved to approve
Contract No. 2000 -20
with HDR Alaska, Inc of
Anchorage in an amount
not to exceed $31,000.
Turner, Abell, Arndt,
Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs
3. Contract No. 2000 -20 Acquisition of
Foreclosed Property From the Department of CONTRACT
Housing and Urban Development Under the '$1 NO. 2000 -20
Home Sales to Local Governments Program' as
a Specific Purpose Use for Transfer to
Habitat for Humanity. (Property Located at
1563 Three Sisters Way)
ARNDT, moved to approve
seconded by BRANSON Contract No. 2000 -20
with the Department of
Housing and Urban
Development for $1.
Jensen said this allowed the Borough to purchase the
foreclosed HUD property located at 1563 Three Sisters
Drive for One (1) dollar. He said the Borough would
then quit claim the property to Habitat for Humanity
for the sum of One (1) dollar. He noted Habitat for
Humanity would rehabilitate the property in
accordance with all federal, state, and local
building guidelines and resell the property to a low
to moderate income first time home buyer.
Assemblymember Turner thought this was a wonderful
project and thanked the manager for bringing it
forward.
Abell, Arndt, Bonney,
Branson, Heinrichs,
Turner
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Absent:
MOTION CARRIED
B. RESOLUTIONS
BRANSON,
seconded by ARNDT
Manager Jensen said this resolution transferred the
property acquired at 1563 Three Sisters Drive from
the Borough to Habitat for Humanity.
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
1. Resolution No. 2000 -20 Approving the
Transfer of Kodiak Island Borough Property
Acquired under the Department of Housing
and Urban Development - $1 Home Sales to
Local Governments Program' as a Specific
Purpose to Habitat for Humanity.
moved to adopt
Resolution No. 2000 -20.
Noes: None
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Resolution No. 2000 -21 Approving the
Disposal and Terms of Sale of Tax
Foreclosed Parcels to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and Releasing One Parcel
from Public Purpose Classification.
TURNER, moved to adopt
seconded by BRANSON Resolution No. 2000 -21.
Manager Jensen said this approved the sale of tax
foreclosed properties located within the boundaries
of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. He said any
proceeds from each individual sale exceeding taxes,
penalties, and interest would be remitted to the
owner of record.
In response to Assemblymember Bonney, Manager Jensen
noted even if the resolution failed, the Fish and
Wildlife Service would retain the right of first
refusal' on those properties and could potentially
purchase them in the future for less money.
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs,
Turner, Abell
Noes: Bonney, Arndt
Absent: Spalinger
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Spalinger
Unanimous
Arndt, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Turner,
Arndt
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
NO. 2000 -20
RESOLUTION
NO. 2000 -21
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MOTION CARRIED 4 Ayes; 2 Noes
3. Resolution No. 2000 -22 Transferring the
Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS) Assets to
the Senior Citizen's of Kodiak, Inc.
ABELL, moved to adopt
seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 2000 -22.
Jensen said this transferred ownership of two KATS
vehicles and six bus shelters to the Senior Citizens
of Kodiak. He noted the Senior Citizens of Kodiak
received grant funds to operate a limited bus service
for non - profit agencies.
In response to Assemblymember Branson, Mayor Stevens
ruled no conflict of interest existed as she did not
benefit financially from the transfer.
Assemblymember Abell thanked the Senior Citizens of
Kodiak for continuing this valuable service.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: Spalinger
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
None.
D. OTHER ITEMS
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Gabrielle LeDoux, appreciated the Borough's
assistance in obtaining the property for Habitat for
Humanity's first project in Kodiak.
Ms. LeDoux noted that Judge Zilly's reasoning could
be used as further justification of other fisheries
closures. She urged the community to show a united
front to save Alaskan fisheries.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
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Branson, Heinrichs,
Turner, Abell, Arndt,
Bonney
Assemblymemeber Branson congratulated all the
employees who received awards. She also
congratulated Barbara Burch and Lola Harvey on
receiving the Alaskan First Lady's Volunteer Awards.
Assemblymember Heinrichs also congratulated those
employees who received longevity awards. He felt
RESOLUTION
NO. 2000 - 22
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
OTHER ITEMS
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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the Borough benefited from having long -term
employees.
He was stunned by the closure of the trawl fishery
and felt it would have a huge impact on this
community.
He felt it was important to address the 10 mill tax
cap issue. He wanted to develop a white paper for
the Borough with input from those who had served on
the school budget committee. He said this year's
budget concerns were minimal compared to what would
happen with the tax cap in place.
Assemblymember Turner congratulated Linda Freed,
Sharon Blakeslee, and James Skog. She agreed that
Judge Zilly's decision was devastating to Kodiak and
urged everyone to support Alaskan fisheries.
Mayor Stevens announced that the work session of July
27 and regular meeting of August 3 were canceled.
The next Assembly work session would be Thursday,
August 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room
and the next regular meeting would be Thursday,
August 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further busi s to`come
Assembly, the meeting adjo rned at
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