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02/11/1988 Work SessionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY Work Session Notes February 11, 1988 7:30 p.m. - Borough Conference Room Present: Lonnie White, Presiding Ann Barker Ken Gregg Tom Merriman Wayne Stevens also: Jerome Selby, Mayor Shirley Berns, Deputy Clerk and: Pam Baglien, Director of K.I.B. Mental Health Center Jan Pennington, Administrative Assistant Frances Cater, Mental Health Center Advisory Board Jane Nuttall, Mental Health Center Advisory Board Josefina Barber, Mental Health Center Advisory Board MENTAL HEALTH BOARD - Jane Nuttall passed out copies of the FY87 K.I.B. Mental Health Center site review report, FY89 budget, and a General Philosophy Statement with Goals and Objectives for the K.I.B. Mental Health Center Advisory Board. She stated the individuals at the center were overworked and the center was understaffed. She pointed out the FY89 budget called for the addition of two clinicians to the staff. Stevens praised the Board for their work in writing the goals and objectives. A discussion was held regarding repairs needed on the Dorm Complex Apartments. SPRINKLERS IN VILLAGE SCHOOLS - Mayor Selby discussed a change order on the Port Lions School for installing a sprinkler system in the crawlspace of both projects, an automatic dialer and additional smoke detectors as well as a two hour separation wall between the classrooms and gym. The money would come from the contingency fund. NORTHERN LIGHTS LEASE - Mayor Selby distributed a 1987 year -end report and a new lease was discussed. Stevens suggested some criteria be established so the lease holder would know what was expected of them to maintain the lease. It was suggested the lease be renewed through October 31, 1988 and an evaluation held at that time. A suggestion was put forth that a member of the K.I.B. Mental Health Center Advisory Board be placed on the Northern Lights Riding Board. MANAGEMENT LETTER - The Management Letter from Ernst & Whinney was passed out and it was noted that the audit review will be held on February 25, 1988. The letter was reviewed and several points clari- fied. Any remaining questions will be addressed on February 25. ANWR RESOLUTION - Walter Ebell discussed the resolution in support of proposed Kodiak Native Corporation Land Exchanges with the Department of the Interior. He felt these exchanges would return land from private ownership to public use and prevent future problems such as user fees, etc. He said the resolution would send a message that everybody would benefit from this exchange in more ways than just an infusion of money into the community. More information will be forthcoming on Monday and it was the consensus of opinion to pull the resolution for further consideration. CITY - BOROUGH WORK SESSION - Items for the city /borough work session were discussed. Suggested topics were Shelter for the Homeless, Animal Control, Building Inspector, Telephone Rate Structure Change, Flood Plain, Profile Printing. White pointed out there was a need for an organized local group to assist the Brother Frances Shelter for the Homeless Group from Anchorage. SMOKEY'S CLEANUP - A map of the area surrounding Smokey's Dump was reviewed with the Selief Lane road extension projected to pass through the middle of the former dump. Mayor Selby explained that one of the conditions in the Grothe land exchange was to clean up the two lots Grothe received within three years. A discussion was held regarding a clean up contract with the present lease holder and also the possibility of assisting in the purchase of a metal crusher. Ed Coe is to be invited to a work session to discuss the subject. EOFEMIO DRIVEWAYS - A packet of materials on the Hendel Access Dispute was distributed for reference. Mayor Selby said Joel Bolger had told him there was a 50 -50 chance of Eufemio winning a court case since there was no clear precedent. Three driveways are involved at a cost of $10,000. The consensus was to take our chances in the courts. MAIL CONTRACTS TO KODIAK - Stevens explained in order to save money the Postal Service is proposing to deliver fourth class mail twice a week to Kodiak via Sealand. He said the air carriers would lose $650,000 annually and would probably cause Northern Air Cargo to withdraw from this market. In order to maintain their frequency schedule Mark Air would probably fly smaller planes or else increase their fares. The mayor will write a letter opposing this change by the Postal Service. ADMIRAL NELSON - Admiral Nelson will visit Kodiak on Saturday, February 13th and there will be a meeting with him at the Coast Guard Gazebo at 2:00 p.m. Primary subject will be to oppose the cutback in emergency radio frequency - VHF Channel 16. OTHER - Mayor Selby passed out a fact sheet on The Fishery Industrial Technology Center, and Lonnie White passed out material concerning a Red King Crab enhancement project. A discussion was held regarding the establishment of a Red King Crab Enhancement Council (or Commission) to help get the project started. PACKET REVIEW - The assembly reviewed the agenda packet for the regular meeting of February 18, 1988. Two items were added - Appointment to Bayview Road Service Advisory Board and a change order on Port Lions School.