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10/07/1999 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held October 7, 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 Paul Won of the Kodiak Hebron Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: ROLL CALL Presiding Officer: Wayne Stevens Assemblymembers: Tom Abell Scott Arndt Tuck Bonney Absent: Mayor Stevens Assemblymember Heinrichs comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and David A. Jensen, Manager Judi Nielsen, CMC, Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk Linda Freed, Community Development Director ARNDT, seconded by BONNEY VOTE ON MOTION MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF AGENDA BRANSON, seconded by ABELL VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 Pat Branson Greg Spalinger moved to excuse MOTION TO EXCUSE Mayor Stevens and MAYOR STEVENS Assemblymember AND Heinrichs. ASSEMBLYMEMBER HEINRICHS Unanimous voice vote moved to approve the agenda. REGULAR MEETING Volume XXV Page 178 APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Employee of the Month EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Manager Jensen presented the Employee of the Month Award to Jeff Johnson, Baler Operator 1, in the Engineering and Facilities Department. B. Update on Cleanup /Remediation Efforts by the U.S. ARMY U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska. ENGINEER UPDATE Pat Roth, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project manager, thanked the community for their help in locating areas to be cleaned. He said debris was cleared from the Buskin area and at Cape Chiniak, and the Corps would continue to keep the Assembly informed. He invited the Assembly, staff, and the community to attend their open house on October 8 at Safeway from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CITIZENS' COMMENTS A. Agenda Items Not Scheduled For Public Hearing and General Comments. Mike Sirofchuck felt the Pasagshak Plan comprised a consensus of all who worked on the Plan. He said the Commission chose to prohibit any industrial activity that was not listed in the Borough code. He urged the Assembly to adopt the Plan as written. Heather Andrews, Chiniak Highway Mile Post 42 property owner, was disappointed at the damage the Corps workers caused to her private property. She wondered who was responsible for maintaining her road during remediation. Presiding Officer Stevens suggested she speak with Mr. Roth. Jan Palumbo, Environmental Protection Agency representative, was pleased with the Corps progress. She welcomed phone calls from residents with questions or concerns. Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 APPROVAL OF MINUTES AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXV Page 179 In response to Assemblymember Arndt, Ms. Palumbo said sites located on Coast Guard property were of significant concern. Dan Urban applauded the Planning and Zoning Commission's work on the Pasagshak Plan and their work to retain the area's natural beauty. He urged the Assembly to adopt the Plan. COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING None. MESSAGES FROM THE MANAGER MESSAGES FROM THE MANAGER Manager Jensen said Akhiok Mayor, Dave Eluska, reported the loss of use of two generators, and he offered the Borough's assistance. Manager Jensen was looking into the city's interest in the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). He said if anyone had any information to please call. Manager Jensen spoke with Tom Quick of Ouzinkie, who said Jeff Sloan of the Denali Commission hoped to visit Kodiak in the near future. MESSAGES FROM MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR THE MAYOR None. UNFINISHED UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 99 -05 Amending Title 17 Zoning of ORDINANCE the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances by NO. 99 -05 Amending Section 17.02.030 Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Pasagshak /Narrow Cape Area Plan (June 1999) . The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 99 -05 was before the Assembly. ARNDT, seconded by ABELL Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 moved to amend the Plan on page 16, sixth paragraph, by replacing the words: "borough ordinance" with the words: "state law ". Volume XXV Page 180 Assemblymember Arndt said the Plan proposed that the Borough provide law enforcement. He felt that was inappropriate as law enforcement was the state's responsibility. In response to Assemblymember Branson, Director Freed said a previous assembly adopted Resolution No. 92 -34 urging the state to adopt legislation requiring licensing of ATV's; however, the state was still contemplating that legislation. Assemblymember Branson felt this issue should be brought up at the Alaska Municipal League (AML) conference in November. ABELL, seconded by ARNDT Assemblymember Abell noted the state program was already in place and he felt the funds could be used for improvements to the area. Assemblymember Bonney agreed with the amendment. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED Unanimous VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND AS AMENDED Ayes: Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Spalinger, Stevens, Abell Noes: None Absent: Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED Unanimous Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 moved to amend the amendment on page 16, sixth paragraph, by replacing the word: "licensing" with the word: "registration ". Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Spalinger, Stevens Volume XXV Page 181 ARNDT, seconded by ABELL moved to amend the Plan on page 18 Industrial Goal by replacing the words: "Prohibit additional industrial activity in the plan area not directly related to the rocket launch facility" with the words: "Limit additional industrial activity in the plan area unless it can be shown to be compatible with other existing land use activities ". Assemblymember Arndt felt prohibiting future development was too restrictive and did not leave room for future growth and development in the Pasagshak valley. Assemblymember Bonney disagreed as he felt the Plan's purpose was to set aside land for future recreational uses. He said there were other areas closer to town that were more suited to industrial growth. He urged the assembly to leave the Plan alone, noting that in the future they could make changes to the Plan. ABELL, seconded by ARNDT moved to amend the amendment by replacing the word: "limit" with the word: "prohibit" Assemblymember Branson felt the amendment was vague. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT Ayes: Spalinger, Abell, Arndt Noes: Bonney, Branson, Stevens Absent: Heinrichs MOTION FAILED 3 Ayes, 3 Noes Assemblymember Bonney wanted to show respect for the Commission's time and adopt the Plan as presented. Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 Volume XXV Page 182 VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND Ayes: Noes: Arndt Bonney, Branson, Spalinger, Stevens, Abell Absent: Heinrichs MOTION FAILED 1 Aye, 5 Noes VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED Ayes: VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE Ayes: Noes: None Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 Spalinger, Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson Noes: None Absent: Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED Unanimous NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS None. B. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 99 -22 Resolution Adopting an RESOLUTION Alternative Allocation Method for the NO. 99 -22 Fiscal Year 2000 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Kodiak Island Borough. Manager Jensen noted this was an annual requirement to distribute funds to the villages. He recommended adopt the resolution to continue the Borough's commitment to the villages. Stevens, Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Spalinger Volume XXV Page 183 Absent: Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED Unanimous C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Manager's Oath of Office. MANAGER'S OATH OF OFFICE Clerk Nielsen administered the Oath of Office to Manager Dave Jensen. 2. Deputy Clerk Confirmation. ARNDT, seconded by SPALINGER ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Heinrichs MOTION CARRIED Unanimous INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS (No action required) MATERIALS A. MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS None. B. REPORTS 1. Kodiak Island Borough School District Financial Report for August, 1999. C. OTHER None. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 moved to confirm Patti Kirkpatrick as Deputy Clerk for the Kodiak Island Borough. Abell, Arndt, Bonney, Branson, Spalinger, Stevens ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION OTHER ITEMS DEPUTY CLERK CONFIRMATION MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS REPORTS OTHER CITIZENS' COMMENTS Volume XXV Page 184 ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymembers Branson and Stevens congratulated Jeff Johnson as the employee of the month. There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 •.m. I ATTEST: / ) . 2L/ X12 dith A. Niels orough Clerk Regular Assembly Meeting October 7, 1999 1s.dtk 1 G; ry ayor evens, Approved: 11/02/99 Volume XXV Page 185