CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly was held September 17, 1991 in the Assembly Chambers of the Borough Administration Building, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, Alaska. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Assembly President James Skogstad.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present, followed by the invocation given by Pastor Don Bradford of the Soldotna Church of Christ.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
James Skogstad, Presiding, and
Burt Anderson Jack Brown
Betty Glick Mark Hodgins
Suzanne Little Sam McLane
Sharon Moock Al Poindexter
Phil Nash Jonathan Sewell
Gary Superman Brentley Keene
Marie Walli Frank Mullen
Catherine DeLacee
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Tom Boedeker, Borough Attorney
Kris Schmidt, Deputy Borough Attorney
Ross Kinney, Finance Director and Acting Mayor
Gaye Vaughan, Borough Clerk
Teresa Hudson, Deputy Clerk
VACANCY, DESIGNATION OR SEATING OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Hodgins moved for approval of the September 3, 1991 minutes as submitted.
VOTE ON HODGINS MOTION:
MOTION PASSED Unanimously without objection.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Sewall reported that the Finance Committee met with a quorum and discussed agenda items.
Chairman Brown reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee (LA/L) met with the full committee present. All agenda items were discussed with the exception of the Exit Glacier Road resolution. Chairman Brown also reported that the LA/L met with the Planning Commission regarding the proposed land use ordinance and will meet again on September 24 to finalize the land use ordinance for presentation to the Assembly.
Public Works/Education Chairman Moock reported that the committee discussed agenda items and an informational item regarding the contract for the Soldotna Elementary parking lot. Ms. Moock reported that a bid has been accepted from Alaska Roadbuilders.
Policies and Procedures Committee Chairman Nash reported that the committee met on September 5 discussing agenda items and the Borough Clerk's current and long range plans for modernizing and improving the efficiency of the Clerk's Office. The committee unanimously approved the Clerk's proposal and requested Ms. Vaughan to prepare a resolution for presentation to the entire Assembly.
Jack Brown reported that Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) met in Kodiak on September 14. The CIRCAC budget was set and goals and objectives of the Environmental Monitoring Committee and the Prevention Committee were approved.
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS - None.
AGENDA APPROVAL AND CONSENT AGENDA
At the request of assemblymembers the following items were removed from the consent agenda and placed in their appropriate position on the agenda:
Resolution 91-118 (Extension of early retirement program)
Appointments to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area Board
Approval of workers for October 1, 1991 Regular Election
Assemblymember Moock requested the following item be placed on the Agenda under Addition of Late Items:
Resolution 91-119 (Upgrade on Exit Glacier Road)
The agenda order of business was adjusted accordingly with the consent agenda now appearing as follows:
RESOLUTION 91-114: Declaring the Troxler Density Testing Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing its Sale by Sealed Bid to the General Public (Mayor)
RESOLUTION 91-117: Authorizing the Trade of a 1965 Fire Truck for 1975 Fire Truck Between the Nikiski Fire Service Area and the University of Alaska, Accepting Title to the 1975 Fire Truck From the University of Alaska and Releasing Title to the 1965 Title to the University of Alaska (Mayor)
RESOLUTION: Honoring Alexandra Koloa for Lifelong Contributions to the Native Village of Tyonek (Brown)
RESOLUTION: Honoring Fedora Constantine for Lifelong Contributions to the Native Village of Tyonek (Brown)
ORDINANCE 91-44: Authorizing the Receipt of a Grant from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in Appropriating $125,000 to South Peninsula Hospital Service Area for the Purchase of a Radiographic Fluoroscopic X-ray System (Mayor) (Shortened Hearing set 10/8/91)
ORDINANCE 91-45: Authorizing and Appropriating Grants from the State of Alaska for School Zone Flashing Lights at Sears Elementary School and Nikiski Elementary School (Mayor)(Hearing set 10/22/91)
ORDINANCE 91-46: Amending Section 20.16.155 of the Borough Code of Ordinances so that Certain Beneficiaries of Deeds of Trust on Land Proposed for Subdivision May Not Be Required to Sign the Subdivision Plat (Mayor)(Hearing set 10/22/91)
ORDINANCE 91-47: Accepting and Appropriating a Matching Grant from the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for Soldotna Solid Waste Improvements (Mayor)(Hearing set 10/22/91)
MOTION: Glick moved to approve the consent agenda and the agenda as amended.
VOTE ON GLICK MOTION:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous consent without objection.
The Resolutions of Commendation were read by President Skogstad.
ITEMS NOT COMPLETED FROM PRIOR AGENDA - None.
MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER - None.
ORDINANCE HEARINGS
ORDINANCE 90-65: Enacting New KPB Chapter 5.30 Special Assessments to Provide Authority for Special Assessment Districts for Financing of Improvement to Existing Dedicated Public Right-of-Way up to Borough Road Construction Standards (Hodgins)
Ordinance 90-65 was introduced by Mark Hodgins with first reading on October 30, 1990; second reading and public hearing were held on January 8, 1991. This ordinance has been postponed many times for committee review and re-write. If enacted, Ordinance 90-65 will provide for the establishment of special assessment districts for financing of improvements of existing roads on public rights-of-way.
MOTION: Hodgins moved the enactment of Ordinance 90-65.
Local Affairs/Lands Committee Chairman Brown reported a 3/1 "Do Pass".
Public Works Chairman Moock reported a unanimous "Do Pass" with two recommended amendments.
President Skogstad opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment being offered.
Assemblymember Hodgins noted that a letter had been received from Representative Gail Phillips in favor of Ordinance 90-65 and requested that the letter be made part of the record.
MOTION TO AMEND: Little moved to amend Section 5.30.040 of Ordinance 90-65 by changing "100%" to 70%.
Assemblymember Little felt that the 100% signature of adjacent property owners on the petition requirement would stop any project from going forward.
Assemblymember Moock reported that the Public Works Committee proposed the same amendment and were unanimous in support of that change.
Assemblymember Nash asked for confirmation from the borough attorney on the wording of the ordinance, to which Mr. Boedeker replied that the wording did need clarification as to the term "70%".
Assemblymember Hodgins requested that the ordinance be taken back to committee for clarification on the wording.
MOTION: Nash moved to postpone until the October 8 meeting and refer to Public Works/Education Committee.
Attorney Boedeker pointed out that any time the wording "each borough road maintenance service area" was used it needed to be changed to "the borough road maintenance service area," and that on page 37 in the line that reads "jurisdictional road", the word "jurisdictional" should be deleted.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
ORDINANCE 91-22: Amending Chapter 22.40 of the Borough Code to Add a Provision for Clarifying Procedures for Reconsideration of Assembly Actions (Policies & Procedures Committee)
Ordinance 91-22 was introduced by the Policies & Procedures Committee with first reading on May 7, 1991; second reading and public hearing were held on June 18, 1991. Ordinance 91-22 failed at second reading and was reconsidered on July 9, 1991. This ordinance has been postponed several times and referred to committee for review and re-write. If enacted, Ordinance 91-22 will clarify procedures for assembly reconsideration.
Policies and Procedures Committee Chairman Nash reported that a substitute ordinance was being prepared by the borough attorney from recommendations made at the committee meeting.
MOTION: Nash moved to postpone until the October 8 meeting.
President Skogstad opened and closed public hearing with no public comments being offered.
MOTION PASSED Unanimous consent without objection.
ORDINANCE 91-39: Authorizing the Receipt of Various Grants from the State of Alaska, Department of Administration, and Appropriating $3,893,000 to Project Accounts (Mayor)
Ordinance 91-39 was introduced by the Mayor with first reading on August 20, 1991. If enacted, Ordinance 91-39 will accept grants from the Department of Administration and appropriate them to the following borough projects:
Schools siding & carpeting, fire service area equipment replacement and station remodeling, 911 emergency systems, and various road construction and maintenance throughout the borough.
MOTION: Glick moved for adoption of Ordinance 91-39.
Public Works Committee Chairman Moock reported a unanimous "Do Pass".
President Skogstad opened and closed public hearing with no public comments being offered.
Assemblymember Superman questioned the direction of some of the amounts of money.
Mr. Kinney reported that based on the Legislative intent, the money would go into the specific geographical areas and projects as outlined by the Legislature.
Assemblymember McLane reminded the body that transfers have been made between service areas in the past.
Assemblymember Poindexter spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Assemblymember Brown asked to go on record that each area receive input from the road service board to insure that dollars solicited were put to use in the proper areas.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ENACT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimously without objection.
ORDINANCE 91-41: Classifying and Authorizing Retention and Sale of Certain Lands Obtained by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Through Tax Foreclosure Procedures (Mayor)
Ordinance 91-41 was introduced by the Mayor with first reading on August 20, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-41 will provide for the classification , retention, and/or sale of lands obtained through tax foreclosure proceedings.
MOTION: Glick moved to enact Ordinance 91-41.
President Skogstad opened public hearing.
Jack Hetherton, Mile 1.4 Spur Road. Mr. Hetherton requested that Parcel #135-258-01, an approximately 20 acre tract on Funny River Road which has been set aside for public use, be removed and put in the "For Sale" category.
President Skogstad closed public hearing.
MOTION TO AMEND: Sewall moved to delete Parcel #135-258-01 and Parcel 055-380-34; to remove from sale lands Parcel 157-075-03 and place under retained lands; and to insert the words "at Kenai Central High School auditorium" in the appropriate place on page 10, Section 5.
VOTE ON SEWALL MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION PASSED Unanimously without objection.
Assemblymember Nash spoke to the issue of minimum bid. He felt that it would be helpful for the public to know that there is going to be a sale and that there is a minimum bid which could possibly be subject to adjustment.
MOTION TO AMEND: Nash moved that the computer printout "Landfill Parcels" showing minimum bids be attached to Ordinance 91-41.
VOTE ON NASH AMENDMENT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimously without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND: Nash moved to number the first paragraph on page 4 "Section 2" and to renumber all remaining sections accordingly.
VOTE ON NASH AMENDMENT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimously without objection.
Assemblymember Nash wished to state for the record his objection to the language in Section 1 and in newly numbered Section 3 which refers to the Mayor having submitted a plan; the Assembly having never seen the referenced plan, as well as the plan not being a part of Ordinance 91-41.
Attorney Boedeker recommended that Section 4, (A) be deleted in its entirety.
MOTION: Nash moved to delete Section 4 (A) in its entirety.
VOTE ON NASH AMENDMENT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND: Nash moved to change the wording in Section 6, deleting "...by other means of publication..." and inserting the word "...and..."
VOTE ON NASH AMENDMENT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND: Nash moved to change the wording in Section 6, deleting "...be held harmless from any and all..." and inserting "...not be responsible or obligated to defend or prosecute any..." and at the end of the same sentence inserting the words "...and the buyer is solely responsible for defending against or handling such claims."
VOTE ON NASH AMENDMENT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 91-113: Urging the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council to Take Immediate Action on High Seas Interception of Incidental Salmon Catches During Directed Fisheries (Hodgins)
Resolution 91-113 was introduced by Assemblymember Hodgins and, if adopted, will address the issue of high bycatches of chinook salmon and the impact of such bycatches on the Cook Inlet salmon industry.
MOTION: Hodgins moved for adoption of
Resolution 91-113.
President Skogstad opened and closed public hearing with no public comment being offered.
MOTION TO AMEND: Hodgins moved to amend Resolution 91-113 to the substitute provided in the packet and to amend the substitute on page 2, page 129 by correcting the section numbering and including the name of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
RESOLUTION 91-118: Approving an Extension for Participation in the State of Alaska's Public Employees Retirement System's Retirement Incentive Program (Mayor)
Resolution 91-118 was introduced by the Mayor and, if adopted, will designate the road maintenance division as eligible to participate in the state retirement incentive program and will authorize the mayor to enter into a financial agreement with PERS.
MOTION: Glick moved for the adoption of Resolution 91-118.
Finance Committee Chairman Sewall reported that the committee voted 3/1 in favor of this resolution.
President Skogstad opened and closed public hearing with no public comment being offered.
Assemblymember Nash stated his procedural objections to KPB 16.41.100.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT:
Yes: McLane, Anderson, Keene, Moock, Brown, Poindexter, Mullen, Sewall, Skogstad, Glick, Little, DeLacee
No: Superman, Nash, Hodgins, Walli
MOTION PASSED 12 yes, 4 noes
CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
MOTION: Glick moved to rescind previous action on the petition to vacate a portion of unnamed right-of-way adjacent to Lots 6, 7 and 8; Hodgson Subdivision, Sec 30 T5N R10W, SM
President Skogstad passed the gavel to Vice President Glick in order to speak.
Assemblymember Skogstad stated that the purpose of this motion was to bring the matter back before the body on October 8 with ample notification to the affected parties so that they can choose to attend the meeting. He noted that the individuals were not notified by mail previously.
Assemblymember Brown spoke in favor of the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO RESCIND:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Vice President Glick passed the gavel back to President Skogstad.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA - None.
ADDITION OF LATE ITEMS
RESOLUTION 91-119 Supporting the State of Alaska DOT/PF Project for Construction and Upgrade of the Exit Glacier Road (Mayor)
Resolution 91-119 was sponsored by the Mayor and, if adopted, will present a statement of support to the State of Alaska Department of Transportation for construction and upgrade of Exit Glacier Road.
MOTION: Sewall moved for the adoption of Resolution 91-119.
Local Affairs/Lands Committee Chairman Brown reported a unanimous "do pass" with 1 non-vote on Resolution 91-119 with suggested amendments.
President Skogstad opened and closed public hearing with no public comment being offered.
Assemblymembers Sewall and Hodgins spoke in favor of the resolution.
MOTION TO AMEND: Nash moved to insert in Section 1, the words "...concept of the.." and "...subject to public comment in the local area," and to strike the last sentence.
Section 1 would then read as follows: "...that the Assembly supports the concept of the proposed Exit Glacier Road construction and upgrade project subject to public comment in the local area, and encourages the State of Alaska to submit a request for federal funding." (Last sentence stricken.)
Assemblymember Sewall spoke in favor of the amendment.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Assemblymember Walli expressed concern regarding the Borough assuming maintenance of a road that does not meet Borough maintenance standards.
Assemblymember Sewall pointed out that the memo placed on the table indicated this resolution would require a waiver of standards, another ordinance and further public hearing.
President Skogstad passed the gavel to Vice President Glick in order to speak.
Assemblymember Skogstad spoke in favor of the resolution but noted that there would be some borough maintenance required on this road.
Vice President Glick returned the gavel to President Skogstad.
Assemblymember Sewall said that the maintenance issue would have to be addressed at sometime.
Assemblymember Brown spoke in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Kinney stated that he wanted everyone to be sure that it was understood that the administration has made a commitment to the State Department of Transportation to submit an ordinance to the Assembly to waive the requirements for road standards on the Exit Glacier Road.
Assemblymember Superman spoke against the resolution.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED:
Yes: Sewall, McLane, Anderson, Moock, Brown, Poindexter, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Little, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
No: Superman, Keene
MOTION PASSED 14 yes, 2 noes
FORMAL PRESENTATIONS WITH PRIOR NOTICE UPON SUBJECTS NOT ON THE MEETING AGENDA - None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS - None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Representing Mayor Gilman, Mr. Kinney reported that the Borough Surplus Property Sale was a success earning $43,300+ on behalf of the Borough and the service areas.
Mr. Kinney presented some pictures and a report regarding the flooding in some areas of Seward. The Alaska Division of Emergency Services received a legislative grant a year ago for $136,000 and ADES has approved a portion of those funds to deal with this problem. Estimates of cost are approximately $9,000 but could go higher.
Mr. Ken Brown, Director of Public Works, reported on his tour of the Lake Street and Bruno Road flood areas. He said efforts are currently in progress to control these flood areas.
Assemblymember Sewall commended Mr. Kinney and Mr. Brown for their quick response to this situation.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Liquor License Transfer Application:
From: E & L Liquor Store To: Trading Bay Package Store
Leo & Eva H. Gilbert Robert L. & Shirley R. Ekstrom
Mile 28 Spur Highway P.O. Box 820
Nikiski, AK 99635 Tyonek, AK 99682
MOTION: Nash moved to approve the application for transfer of liquor license from E & L Liquor Store to Trading Bay Package Store.
Local Affairs/Lands Committee Chairman Brown reported a vote of 3 noes, 2 ayes, and 1 non-vote.
President Skogstad opened public hearing.
Shirley Ekstrom, Shirleyville, Alaska. She had a question about whether Shirleyville fell into the same jurisdiction as Tyonek. She stated that they have been working closely with Mr. Emil McCord, President of the Village Council. She reviewed the history of the petition that has been circulating which was included in the packet.
Discussion ensued regarding the sale of hard liquor versus beer and wine only, and the location of the store.
MOTION: Walli moved to postpone until the October 8 meeting.
Assemblymembers Anderson, Nash and Hodgins spoke against the motion to postpone.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Yes: Superman, Brown, Poindexter
No: Sewall, McLane, Anderson, Keene, Moock, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Little, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
MOTION DEFEATED 3 yes, 13 noes
MOTION TO TABLE: Nash moved to table the motion to approve the liquor license.
VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE:
Yes: Keene, Moock, Mullen, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins
No: Sewall, McLane, Anderson, Superman, Brown, Poindexter, Skogstad, Glick, Little Walli
MOTION DEFEATED 6 yes, 10 noes
MOTION TO AMEND: McLane moved to send a letter stating that "We are concerned about the increased availability of alcoholic beverages in the Tyonek area; however, our Code of Ordinances does not allow for objections other than proximity to churches and schools and non-payment of taxes.
Assemblymember Glick stated that she hoped that the Assembly would be part of the solution that the village of Tyonek was seeking on the alcohol abuse problem.
Assemblymember McLane requested a brief at ease to incorporate Ms. Glick's comments into his motion and a five minute at ease was taken.
WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION: McLane withdrew his proposed amendment in favor of the following motion to amend:
MOTION TO AMEND: McLane moved to request the Clerk to send a letter to the ABC Board stating the following: "The Assembly does not find grounds to protest the subject license transfer under KPB Code 7.10.020. However, we do have concerns from a health, welfare and safety standpoint for the village of Tyonek. Historically alcohol has been identified as one of the social ills within the native cultures and based on past experience the village council has identified child abuse, sexual abuse, student tardiness and lack of energy at school and other alcohol related acts of violence as being problematic to the village. The Assembly feels that transfer of this license to the Tyonek area will not contribute to the solution of these problems.:
Assemblymember Brown spoke in favor of the McLane amendment.
MOTION TO AMEND McLANE AMENDMENT:
Hodgins moved to delete the last sentence of the McLane amendment.
Assemblymember Superman spoke against the Hodgins amendment.
VOTE ON HODGINS AMENDMENT TO THE McLANE AMENDMENT:
Yes: Sewall, Anderson, Keene, Moock, Little, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
No: McLane, Superman, Brown, Poindexter, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick
MOTION PASSED 9 yes, 7 noes
Assemblymembers Nash, Anderson and Glick spoke against the amended McLane motion.
Assemblymember Sewall spoke in favor of the McLane motion.
VOTE ON McLANE MOTION TO AMEND:
Yes: Sewall, McLane, Superman, Brown, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Little, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
No: Anderson, Keene, Moock, Poindexter, Nash
AMENDED MOTION PASSED 11 yes, 5 noes
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
Yes: Sewall, McLane, Anderson, Superman, Brown, Poindexter, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Little, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
No: Keene, Moock
MOTION PASSED 14 yes, 2 noes
MOTION: Moock moved to suspend the rules to consider the approval of election workers for the October 1 Regular Election.
VOTE ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES:
Yes: Sewall, McLane, Superman, Keene, Moock, Brown, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Nash, DeLacee, Hodgins
No: Anderson, Poindexter, Little, Walli
MOTION PASSED 12 yes, 4 noes
Workers for October 1, 1991 Regular Election
MOTION: Glick moved for approval of the workers for the Regular Election on October 1, as submitted by the Borough Clerk.
VOTE ON MOTION:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Appointments to Kenai Peninsula Borough Road Service Area Board
- Darlene Crawford
- Bob Ferguson
- Sharon Brower
- Alfred White
- Dick Gregoire
- Bob Nelson
MOTION: McLane moved that the Borough Assembly ratify the appointments made to the Kenai Peninsula Road Service Area Board.
Unanimous consent was requested but there was an objection.
Assemblymember Nash requested that the minutes show a reference to KPB 16.41.020 which speaks to the qualifications of board members.
Assemblymember Superman discussed some questions related to the court action regarding the service area board.
Assemblymember Sewall spoke in favor of the McLane motion.
(Assemblymember Nash was excused from the meeting at this time.)
VOTE ON MOTION:
Yes: Sewall, McLane, Anderson, Keene, Moock, Poindexter, Mullen, Skogstad, Glick, Little, DeLacee, Hodgins, Walli
No: Superman, Brown
President Skogstad commended the Mayor on his selection of Board members.
OTHER BUSINESS - None.
ASSEMBLY AND MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Assemblymember Walli noted that the Superintendent of Schools invited the Commissioner of Education to come to the Kenai Peninsula Borough to address education funding. Ms. Walli objected to the fact that the Assembly was not notified.
Assemblymember Little gave notice that she may be absent at the next two meetings.
Assemblymember Glick expressed surprise that she had received a certified letter stating that the Mayor had vetoed Ordinance 91-37. She wondered if there was an ordinance requiring this procedure and commented on the expense.
Assemblymember Sewall again thanked the Borough for the work on the flood areas in Seward. He noted that the leaking roof at Seward High School is beginning to cause a considerable amount of damage and thus a lot of money in repairs is being spent.
Assemblymember McLane spoke as President of the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board about the issue of limiting the number of guides on the Kenai River. He stated that due to the slowness of the procedure there probably would be no changes for the '92 season. He informed those present that agenda items for their next meeting would include possible future Kenai River regulations such as special boat licensing requirements and fees for the Kenai River, passenger limits for all boats, anchor dragging and temporary anchor buoys, and life jackets in rental boats. He also expressed a desire to continue serving on this board as the Assembly representative, although his term on the Assembly is about to expire.
Assemblymember Anderson referred to a letter from former Judge James Hornaday on behalf of the Homer Alaska Tribune to Mayor Gilman and the Assembly asking about the procedure to be put on bid lists, borough delinquency notices, etc.
Mr. Kinney responded that the newspaper that provides the widest coverage is designated by ordinance to be used.
Assemblymember Sewall stated that the Clarion usually puts out a special edition for foreclosure lists and it is circulated throughout the borough.
Assemblymember Moock informed the members that on October 2, 3, 4 and 5 the Kenai Peninsula will be hosting the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. She gave a brief history of the procedure for securing the convention for this area. She stated her disappointment with various entities who have exhibited a less than cooperative attitude when contacted regarding housing and food for this large group of people. She commended Ginger Steffy and Valerie Edmonton for their efforts in planning this program.
Assemblymember Brown reported that there will be a meeting on Thursday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. at People Count Community Center North regarding site selection of the proposed Nikiski Middle School. He noted that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on September 24 and Board of Equalization will meet at 6:00 p.m. on that same night. He also invited the assemblymembers to the Wheezer Bowl to be played between the Anchorage Flag Football Association All-Stars and the Peninsula All-Stars on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Nikiski High School.
President Skogstad requested a brief meeting with the Evaluation Committee directly after the assembly meeting tonight to evaluate the new Borough Clerk.
President Skogstad reminded the members of the Board of Equalization meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24.
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Assembly meeting will be Tuesday, October 8, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting of September 17, 1991 was adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
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Date Approved James W. Skogstad, Assembly President
ATTEST:
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Gaye J. Vaughan, Borough Clerk