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08/05/1999 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held August 5, 1999 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 Pastor Scott Samson of Church of the Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Mayor: Gary L. Stevens Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Scott Arndt Tuck Bonney Pat Branson comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and Pat Carlson, Administrative Official Judi Nielsen, CMC, Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk Assemblymember Stevens was out of town and asked to be excused. BRANSON, seconded by ARNDT VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 Robin Heinrichs Greg Spalinger moved to excuse Assemblymember Wayne Stevens. MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote REGULAR MEETING Volume XXV Page 160 APPROVAL OF AGENDA HEINRICHS, moved to approve the seconded by ARNDT agenda. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly regular meeting of July 15, 1999. BONNEY, moved to approve the seconded by ARNDT minutes of July 15, 1999. VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Administrative official Carlson presented the Employee of the Month Award to Sharon Blakeslee, senior programmer /analyst in the Borough's Management Information Systems Department. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing and General Comments. Mike Milligan felt the Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS) debate was good for the community. He was unclear if the Assembly reduced the school district budget. He asked that the average cost per student and the Borough's contribution per student be clearly defined. He urged the community to track their tax dollars. Jake Jacobsen noted that in 1997 the voters approved a two year tax cap after property taxes were raised Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXV Page 161 thirty -seven percent. He was concerned with placing the KATS question on the ballot as two years had not passed. He wondered if the KATS committee had filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Mayor Stevens directed staff to address his concern. COMMITTEE REPORTS Phil Cline, Providence Kodiak Island Hospital Administrator, reported that the hospital was currently thirty percent ahead of budget; however, that could change by the end of the year. Two new surgeons were hired and would start in September. He said the hospital was working on obtaining the highest level of accreditation available. PUBLIC HEARING None. MESSAGES FROM THE INTERIM MANAGER Administrative Official Carlson reported that there currently was one full -time DEC inspector in Kodiak that inspected the canneries and restaurants; however, the federal government was now responsible for the meat inspection program. He was concerned about losing Kodiak's inspector and encouraged the Assembly to review the situation to protect the community. In response to a letter from Akhiok, he spoke with Chris Lynch, Engineering /Facilities Department Director, who reported that a Department of Energy (DOE) technician had traveled to Akhiok and determined that their generator was adequate. Administrative Official Carlson said Representative Austerman would be in town on Wednesday, August 14 to meet with the Assembly to discuss the refuge appeal. Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC HEARING MESSAGES FROM INTERIM MANAGER Volume XXV Page 162 MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Stevens outlined the manager selection process that included work sessions on Saturday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 10. He hoped for a decision on the final four applicants by August 16. The four applicants would arrive in Kodiak on August 26. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS 1. Contract No. 99 -13 Agreement with Sisters CONTRACT of Providence of Washington, dba Providence NO. 99 -13 Health Systems of Alaska for the Purpose of Setting Forth Terms and Conditions Pursuant to Providing Mental Health Services. BONNEY, seconded by BRANSON moved to approve Contract No. 99 -13 with Sisters of Providence of Washington, dba Providence Health Systems of Alaska for the Purpose of Setting Forth Terms and Conditions Pursuant to Providing Mental Health Services. Administrative Official Carlson said he spoke with Phil Cline about changes to the contract language that he presented to the Assembly. Assemblymember Bonney felt the mental health services provided were excellent. He questioned funding a five -year contract with the decreased state revenue sharing and thought a clear renegotiation clause would provide an opportunity to work out differences. Phil Cline agreed. He said the four percent increase was a cap; however, he understood that Providence might not receive four percent unless the hospital was doing well and additional funds were available. When Assemblymember Bonney said he felt the contract should be reviewed each year, Mr. Cline noted that the intent of the five -year contract was to avoid arduous budget and work session meetings. Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 Volume XXV Page 163 Mayor Stevens clarified that the four percent was not an automatic increase or decrease in the cost or modification of services. Assemblymember Abell approved of the contract as one that could be reviewed during budget discussion. Assemblymember Arndt opposed an increase or decrease that was tied to the Anchorage consumer price index. He opposed the five -year contract because a loss of state funding would create the need for an annual contract renegotiation. Assemblymember Branson favored the five -year contract. She said the community was well- served by mental health and noted it was the Assembly's privilege to review the contract each year during budget. Mayor Stevens suggested that the language agreed to by Mr. Carlson and Mr. Cline be reviewed by the Borough attorney. Mr. Cline said he appreciated the flexible language that indicated the Borough's good faith. ARNDT, seconded by ABELL Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 moved to amend Contract No. 99 -13 in section 3 by adding, "However, if either party wishes to re -open negotiations of any part or all of this agreement, they shall do so upon written notice to the other party. There shall be a 60 -day period from the date of mailing the notice to allow for completion of good faith negotiations. This agreement remains fully in force during the 60- day renegotiation period. The 30 -day termination period in paragraph one of this section, if Volume XXV Page 164 Assemblymember Arndt said this would make the intent of all parties clear. Assemblymember Branson felt this allowed the Assembly to be comfortable with renegotiations. Assemblymember Heinrichs felt the new language should be subject to attorney review. HEINRICHS, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND AMENDMENT Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger Noes: Arndt Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 5 Ayes, 1 No VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND AS AMENDED Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 invoked by either party, will not begin to toll until the end of the 60- day renegotiation period. moved to amend the amendment by adding that the new language be subject to attorney review. Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell Volume XXV Page 165 VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: ARNDT, seconded by HEINRICHS Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell Noes: Arndt Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED 5 Ayes, 1 No NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 99 -30 Maintenance of the CONTRACT Recreation Facilities Located at the End- NO. 99 -30 of- the -Road in Monashka Bay. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION moved to award Contract No. 99 -30 to Alaska State Parks in an amount not to exceed $14,000. Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney. Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Contract No. 99 -31 Purchase of Calcium CONTRACT Chloride for Service District No. 1 Dust NO. 99 -31 Control. ARNDT, moved to award Contract seconded by HEINRICHS No. 99 -31 to Van Waters & Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 NEW BUSINESS Volume XXV Page 166 There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION Rogers, Inc. of Anchorage in an amount not to exceed $11,539.13. Ayes: Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 99 -16 Authorizing the RESOLUTION Records Manager to Dispose of Certain NO. 99 -16 Kodiak Island Borough Records. BRANSON, moved to adopt Resolution seconded by ARNDT No. 99 -16. Clerk Nielsen said the records had been optical disc scanned and verified and could be disposed of. There was no discussion by the Assembly. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 Volume XXV Page 167 C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Womens Bay Service Area Board Member WOMENS BAY Resignation. SERVICE AREA RESIGNATION ARNDT, seconded by BONNEY Clerk Nielsen explained that the seat had been duly advertised per borough code. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous 2. Appointment to Womens Bay Service Area APPOINTMENT TO Board. THE WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA SPALINGER, moved to confirm the BOARD seconded by ARNDT mayoral appointment of Fred E. Waltman, II to the Womens Bay Service Area Board. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 moved to accept the resignation of Robert Tarrant on the Womens Bay Service Area Board. Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS Volume XXV Page 168 Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous ARNDT, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: 3. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the APPOINTMENT TO Airport Advisory Committee. AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Noes: None Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Bill King to the Airport Advisory Committee. Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell, Arndt 4. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the APPOINTMENT TO Personnel Advisory Board. PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Bill King to the Personnel Advisory Board. Branson, Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney Volume XXV Page 169 5. Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board Member Resignation. HEINRICHS, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Absent: MOTION CARRIED 6. Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board Vacancy. BONNEY, seconded by BRANSON VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Barbara Lynn Furin from the Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board and direct the clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code. Heinrichs, Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson None Stevens Unanimous moved to declare the seat held by Cindy Thomas on the Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board vacant and direct the Clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code. Spalinger, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs None PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER RESIGNATION PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD VACANCY Volume XXV Page 170 Absent: Stevens MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action Required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS None. 1. Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board Meeting of July 26, 1999. 2. Service Area No. 1 Board Meeting of June 7, 1999. 3. Womens Bay Service Area Board Budget Hearing of March 15, Special Meeting of April 5, Regular Meeting of June 14, and Special Meeting of June 23, 1999. 4. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Regular Meeting of June 21 and Special Meeting of July 12, 1999. 5. Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board Meetings of December 8, 1998, and January 25 and March 10, 1999. B. REPORTS CITIZEN COMMENTS Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 1. Kodiak Island Borough July 1999 Financial Report. 2. Director's Report to the Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Advisory Board for February and March 1999. C. OTHER OTHER 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education Special Meeting Summary of July 12, 1999. REPORTS CITIZENS COMMENTS Volume XXV Page 171 ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Heinrichs congratulated Sharon Blakeslee as Employee of the Month. He respected her knowledge and enjoyed working with her. He said Kodiak was a special place to live and cautioned residents to be aware of their surroundings when out walking due to the increase of bears in town. Assemblymember Branson also congratulated Sharon Blakeslee. She commended her on her ability to answer questions during the budget process. She congratulated the hospital on their financial status and the two new surgeons. She thanked all who served on past and present Borough boards. Assemblymember Bonney read his editorial from the August 3, 1999 edition of the Kodiak Daily Mirror regarding the Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS) petition. He would introduce an ordinance at the August 19 meeting to place the question of levying and collecting a one percent sales tax on the October 5 election ballot. He wanted to limit collection of the tax from June to September and to exclude Chiniak, the villages, and Pasagshak. He felt this spread the burden of supporting KATS to everyone. He wanted the tax to fund a maximum of $150,000 towards KATS and for any additional funding to be approved by the voters. He did not support KATS; however, he wanted to see if the community supported KATS. Mayor Stevens thanked Assemblymember Bonney for his time and effort. ATTEST -7 Judit A. Niels Borough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting August 5, 1999 , CMC There being no further business before Assembly, ADJOURNMENT the meeting adjourned at 8/416 n. Approved: 09/02/99 Volume XXV Page 172