05/02/2002 RMA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
was held May 2, 2002 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 Monte Anderson of the
Lighthouse Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
There were present: ROLL CALL
Mayor:
Gabrielle LeDoux
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Pat Branson
Robin Heinrichs
Absent:
Tuck Bonney
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Pat Carlson, Manager
Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk
Nova Javier, Deputy Clerk
BRANSON, moved to excuse
seconded by RAZO Assemblymember Bonney.
VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous voice vote
APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
RAZO,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS CORRECTED
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May 2, 2002
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 2, 2002
Greg Razo
Wayne Stevens
Darlene Turner
moved to approve the
agenda.
Unanimous voice vote
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting of
March 7, 2002.
BRANSON, moved to approve the
seconded by HEINRICHS minutes as submitted.
Assemblymember Stevens noted that Marie Chandler's name
was misspelled on page two of the minutes.
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
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MOTION CARRIED
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations
Unanimous voice vote
Mayor LeDoux proclaimed April 29 -May 5, 2002 "Elks
National Youth Week," urging all citizens to recognize the
present and future contributions of young people and to
support them through community youth service programs.
Mayor LeDoux proclaimed May 6 -12, 2002 "Be Kind to Animals
Week," encouraging all citizens to participate in events
related to that week. Mandie Wehr accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor LeDoux proclaimed May 12 -18, 2002 "Law Enforcement
Week," urging all citizens of Kodiak Island to recognize
the dedicated service provided by the local peace officers
and to honor those officers who have sustained disabling
injuries or lost their lives in the performance of their
duties. Sgt. Milton Bohoc accepted the proclamation.
Assemblymember Branson, on behalf of Mayor LeDoux,
proclaimed May 12 -18, 2002 "Senior Center Week," calling
upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions
of the Senior Center participants, and the special efforts
of the staff and volunteers who work every day to enhance
the well being of the senior citizens of our community.
Evelyn Mortimer, Senior Citizens of Kodiak Board
President, accepted the proclamation and thanked the
Assembly for their continued support.
Assemblymember Stevens, on behalf of Mayor LeDoux,
proclaimed May 2002 "Litter Prevention and Cleanup Month"
and May 4, 2002 as "Subway Community Cleanup Day," urging
all residents to join in the community cleanup campaign
and to resolve to help keep Kodiak Island clean and
beautiful throughout the year. Assemblymember Stevens
urged residents to participate.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Matt Jamin, Thresholds boardmember, appreciated the
Assembly and Manager Carlson for their interaction with
Thresholds' executive director, Susan Killary. He was
confident and hopeful that Thresholds could resume
operation in Kodiak.
Joseph Lipka, Alutiiq Management Environment Services Inc.
representative, urged the Assembly to continue to support
Thresholds. He noted that their company put a lot of
effort into recycling and it would be worthwhile for
Thresholds to continue their services.
Steve Kreber, cameraman, apologized for the poor
television broadcast of the meeting.
Geraldine Harris, Thresholds boardmember, phoned in
support of the continued recycling efforts in Kodiak.
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 2, 2002
AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
ELKS NATIONAL
YOUTH WEEK
BE KIND TO
ANIMALS WEEK
LAW ENFORCEMENT
WEEK
SENIOR CENTER
WEEK
LITTER PREVENTION
AND CLEANUP MONTH
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 2002 -05 Amending Kodiak Island Borough
Code of Ordinances Title 2 Administration and
Personnel Chapter 2.39 Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Section 2.39.030 Appointments.
Mayor LeDoux opened the public hearing.
HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Ordinance
seconded by BRANSON No. 2002 -05.
Manager Carlson said this was brought forward by
Assemblymembers Heinrichs and Razo to amend the
appointment process for boards, committees, and
commissions.
In response to Scott Arndt, Clerk Nielsen clarified that
the Mayor's appointment, if not confirmed by the Assembly,
may not be brought back for appointment on the same seat.
Scott Arndt felt this was excessive and urged the Assembly
to review the ordinance.
STEVENS,
seconded by ABELL
moved to amend the words
"during the term of the
appointment" with the words
"until the beginning of the next
calendar year.
Mayor LeDoux suggested tabling the ordinance and discuss
any changes at a work session.
Clerk Nielsen clarified that if it was the desire of the
Assembly, a motion to postpone was appropriate.
Mayor LeDoux closed the public hearing and reconvened the
regular meeting.
HEINRICHS, moved to postpone Ordinance
seconded by STEVENS No. 2002 -05 to May 16, 2002.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE
Ayes: Abell, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo,
Stevens, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE
NO. 2002 -05
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BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Carlson reported that the draft Borough budget was
in the Assembly's mail and the narrative integrating with
the school district budget would be completed by the next
work session. He was glad to hear about the increased
learning opportunity grant which was approximately
$250,000.
He urged the residents to bring their household hazardous
waste to the high school parking lot on Saturday, May 4.
In response to Assemblymember Stevens, he said household
hazardous waste included cleaners, polishers, bug sprays,
brake fluid, varnishes, thinners, turpentine, glues, rust
removers, wood preservatives, paint, herbicides,
insecticides, weed killer, fiberglass, epoxy, etc.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR MESSAGES FROM
MAYOR
Mayor LeDoux was pleased to see Alaska Salmon branded as
wild or organic. She announced that the United Salmon
Association and the Chamber of Commerce would sponsor the
second Salmon Branding Committee meeting on May 8, 2002.
She congratulated the ATV Stakeholder Committee for their
accomplishments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
None.
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 2001 -31A Amending Resolution No.
2001 -31 Establishing Fees of the Kodiak Island
Borough to Waiver Fees for Disposal of Junk
Vehicles and Residential Metals During Spring
Cleanup.
STEVENS, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by BRANSON No. 2001 -31A.
Manager Carlson said this was the annual waiver of fees
for disposal of junk vehicles and other metals during the
spring cleanup May 4 -11, 2002 He asked residents to
contact Community Development for more information.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo,
Stevens, Turner, Abell
None
Bonney
Noes:
Absent:
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UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACTS
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
NO. 2001 -31A
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MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Resolution No. 2002 -15 Surplusing a Portion of
Borough Land Located at the Head of Mill Bay and
Authorizing the Borough Manager to Negotiate the
Disposal Contract.
HEINRICHS, moved to adopt Resolution
seconded by BRANSON No. 2002 -15.
Manager Carlson said this was presented by the Planning
and Zoning Commission to grant the petitioner, Pirelli -
Jacobson Inc., an easement to connect a proposed
underground communication vault across the Rezanof Drive
right -of -way. He said this was the best access site and
he sought the Assembly's approval to seek grants.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens,
Turner, Abell, Branson
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
3. Resolution No. 2002 -16 Concurring with the
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to Accept the Acquisition of Tax
Foreclosed Properties Without Declaring the Land
Acquired for Public Purpose.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by TURNER
Manager Carlson said the three parcels, because of their
location, were identified as not suitable for public
purpose.
In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager Carlson
said staff determined that these properties had complex
access points.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell,
Branson, Heinrichs
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 2002 -06 Rezoning Lot 11, U.S. Survey ORDINANCE
1995 From R3- Multifamily Residential To I- NO. 2002 -06
Industrial in Accordance with the Attached Map
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 2, 2002
moved to adopt Resolution
No. 2002 -16.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2002 -15
RESOLUTION
NO. 2002 -16
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
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(Exhibit A) Generally Located Along the South Side
of East Marine Way.
STEVENS,
seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson reported that the petitioner requested a
rezone from R3- Multifamily Residential to I- Industrial.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes: Stevens, Turner, Abell, Branson,
Heinrichs, Razo,
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Ordinance No. 2002 -07 Rezoning Lot 12B, Block 3, ORDINANCE
Island Lake Subdivision From B- Business To R2 -Two NO. 2002 -07
Family residential in Accordance with the Attached
Map (Exhibit A) Located at 3100 Ptarmigan Pass
Road.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson said the property was rezoned in 1991 from
R2 -Two Family Residential to B- Business at the request of
the previous property owner. The new owner petitioned for
rezone back to R2 -Two Family Residential. He noted the
zoning in the area was complex but predominantly
residential.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes: Turner, Abell, Branson, Razo,
Heinrichs Stevens
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Vacation of a Ten (10) Foot Wide Easement on Tract VACATION
L, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision (Plat 69 -02)
(11883 Russian Creek Road).
STEVENS,
seconded by BRANSON
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 2, 2002
moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2000 -06 to advance to public
hearing on May 16, 2002.
moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2000 -07 to advance to public
hearing on May 16, 2002.
moved to approve the
vacation of a ten -foot wide
easement on Tract L, Russian
Creek Alaska Subdivision (11883
Russian Creek Road).
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Manager Carlson said this was a sewer easement at the
location of "Little John's Feeds" in Bell's Flats.
He noted the system is no longer needed and the property
owner had no objections.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes: Abell, Branson, Heinrichs, Razo,
Stevens, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
2. Appointments to the Citizens Board of
Equalization.
BRANSON, moved to appoint Cheryl McNeil
seconded by TURNER to the seat to expire December
31, 2004 and Michael Machulsky
to the vacant alternate seat to
expire December 31, 2004 on the
Citizens Board of Equalization.
Clerk Nielsen advised that four applicants were
interviewed. The annual Citizens Board of Equalization
meeting was scheduled for May 14, 2002.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPOINT
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo,
Stevens, Turner, Abell,
Noes: None
Absent: Bonney
MOTION CARRIED Unanimous
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Heinrichs applauded spring cleanup efforts
of the Chamber of Commerce and how beautiful and
uncluttered Kodiak Island was after this event. He urged
the residents to be involved in the school district budget
funding request by speaking publicly.
Assemblymember Stevens thanked Mayor LeDoux for the Spring
Cleanup proclamation. He appreciated the waiving disposal
of junk vehicles and residential metals fees during spring
cleanup. He urged residents to properly dispose of
garbage. He wanted to explore the idea of windbreaks
around dumpsters.
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APPOINTMENTS TO
THE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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Assemblymember Razo saw a need for recycling and
Thresholds Services. He urged residents to thank Senator
Austerman for the additional funding for Ouzinkie and Old
Harbor Schools. He was concerned about the crossing
safety issue at Rezanof Drive and Mill Bay Road. He was
glad to see the budget efforts made by the school board
and urged the residents to call the School Board, the
Assembly, and the State to increase cognizance on the
funding issues.
Mayor LeDoux announced that the Assembly would meet in a
work session Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough
conference room; a regular meeting Thursday, May 16, at
7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers; and a joint
Assembly /City Council work session Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30
p.m. in the Borough conference room.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 2, 2002
Gabrielle LeDoux, Ga y o
r
f d t CiJ , r ,,,J
J udith A. Nielse , CMC Approved June 4, 2002
Borough Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
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