11/21/1989 Work SessionKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
Work Session Notes
November 21, 1989
Three members of the assembly met with Jim Feeney and Mary Ann Burke of
the auditing firm, Price Waterhouse, at 6:45 p.m, prior to the regular
assembly meeting. The Independent Audit Report was a "clean and
healthy" status with no exceptions taken to the accounting practices.
The general fund was described as very healthy and the expenditures were
very close to the expectations set in the budget. The enterprise funds:
1) hospital 2) sewer 3) water and 4) sanitary land fill were mentioned
in particular. While the hospital fund broke even in 1988 -1989, the
other three funds are not generating sufficient funds and lose money.
One recommendation was brought to the assembly's attention: To
establish a hierarchy of spending. It was noted the Finance Director is
preparing an Ordinance to satisfy this recommendation.
Following the regular assembly meeting the assembly gathered in the
Conference Room and discussed the following items:
Greenbelt & Airport Tie Down Area- Several of the pilots who use the
Borough land area at the airport as a tie down area attended the session
to discuss removal of the greenbelt across the existing hangar area.
They noted there are nine airplanes currently utilizing this space and
indicated a willingness to lease the spaces for $250 a year. They
indicated there is a need for more tie down spaces on that side of the
runway.
The Mayor reported the airstrip property had been expedited and is now
the property of the city. The other adjacent land has been held by the
Borough and a map of the area with potential tie down sites is being
prepared.
Proposed DEC Contract- The Mayor reported he had a copy of the contract
and after studying and discussing it, there would be no up front money
but the Borough could bill immediately to establish money for the
villages. No regular Borough employee could be paid from the fund and
there is question about indemnity.
There was discussion of sending the contract back unsigned. It was
suggested the matter be discussed with the Governor. The Borough
attorney has been contacted by the Mayor and will prepare a similar
contract which would serve the needs of the Borough for submission to
DEC. McFarland requested a copy of the DEC proposed contract.
Service Districts- It was noted recommendations for vacancies on the
Service District boards would be forthcoming. Service District #1 is
requesting paving funds.
Goal Setting & Review- McFarland requested a date be set for a goal
setting and review meeting. It was suggested the departments be asked
to submit proposed 1 year priority lists. January 13 was set for the
goal setting and review meeting.
Other- Merriman asked the status of checking with other municipalities
on their appeal fees.
A general in- service meeting for Commission members was discussed. It
was generally felt the Assembly should meet with the P & Z Commission.