CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly was held December 3, 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 Betty Glick.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by the invocation given by Reverend Herb Schann of the Star of the North Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Betty Glick, Presiding, and
Burt Anderson Mark Hodgins
Buzz Kyllonen Suzanne Little
Grace Merkes Sharon Moock
Phil Nash Bob Rubadeau
Jonathan Sewall James Skogstad
Gary Superman John Torgerson
Marie Walli
Absent:
John Calhoun (excused)
Jack Brown (excused)
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Don Gilman, Borough Mayor
Tom Boedeker, Borough Attorney
Gaye Vaughan, Borough Clerk
Teresa Hudson, Deputy Borough Clerk
VACANCY, DESIGNATION OR SEATING OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Moock moved for approval of the October 29, 1991, minutes as submitted.
VOTE ON MOOCK MOTION:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Sewall reported that the Finance Committee met with a full quorum at 5:00 p.m. and discussed agenda items. They also heard a report from a delegation from the west side of the inlet, led by Dave Coray, regarding their request to be moved from the South Peninsula Hospital Service Area to the Central Peninsula Hospital Service Area. The group reported that no vote of the service area would be required since the Assembly has the power to move boundaries.
Chairman Skogstad reported that the Legislative Committee met at 2:00 p.m. to evaluate the Request For Proposals (RFPs) regarding the Legislative Service Contract and will have an amendment to Resolution 91-140 based on their evaluation.
Chairman Little reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee met at their regularly scheduled time with a quorum. They added one item to the agenda, the Peninsula Archers' proposal. She also reported that they had not been able to discuss vessel taxation.
Chairman Moock reported that the Public Works/Education Committee met at 5:00 p.m. and addressed agenda items. A representative from the Homer Jr. High School was present. Discussion included progress made regarding the swimming pool. The school district is proceeding with needed changes. There was also discussion regarding future meetings with the school board pertaining to planning for classrooms and finances.
Chairman Walli reported that the Policies and Procedures Committee met on November 26, 1991, and discussed agenda items. They also discussed the agenda format and will propose an ordinance relating to this on January 7, 1992. The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 10, 1991, at 5:00 p.m.
Other Committees
Assemblymember Little reported that she had represented the Local Affairs/Lands Committee at a Planning Commission meeting on December 2, 1991, presenting revised KPB 21.12 and the revised land use ordinance for their review. Ms. Little noted there are plans for joint committee meetings and public hearings before bringing the ordinance to the Assembly.
Assemblymember Sewall reported that the Borough Emergency Planning Committee will be meeting December 4, 1991, in the Assembly Chambers at 9:00 a.m. Agenda items include DEC's funding proposal, the spill at Kenai McDonalds, Chief Harris presenting REDDI and John Amundsen presenting a video called "What Is Our Focus?"
Assemblymember Rubadeau reported that the Education Coalition met on November 20, 1991, and discussed a number of issues that will be pertinent during the upcoming legislative session. They are putting together a report of stated goals and hope to have it available within the next month. The next meeting of the Education Coalition will be held in Seward. No date has been scheduled yet.
Assemblymember Anderson reported that the Vessel Tax Committee met on November 26, 1991, with City Managers, vessel owners, representatives from the Finance and Assessing Departments, assembly representation, and some members of the general public. They discussed different approaches to vessel taxation. A program similar to Kodiak's severance tax was discussed. The next meeting will be held December 10, 1991, at the Homer City Council Chambers.
Mr. McLane reported that the Kenai River Advisory Board will not be meeting until after the holidays. At that time they will have an update on the Carrying Capacity Study that has been funded by the legislature and is underway. They also expect to have new appointments on the board from Commissioner Heinze. The Board will be discussing possible users fees at their next meeting.
President Glick read the list of students who participated in Government Day and thanked them for their participation and an outstanding job:
Borough Mayor Collin Hakkinen
Borough Attorney Martin Jackson
Borough Clerk Nancy Rivers
Director of Public Works Wendy Huddleston
Director of Finance Eric Carey
Director of Assessing Patrick Dolan
Director of Personnel Maria Coles
Director of Maintenance Natalie Merrick
Director of Planning Roxie Sadler
Director of Emergency Management Krista Larsen
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS AND COUNCILS
Kenai Peninsula Tourism and Marketing Council - Mr. Dave Carp was introduced as the new EDD Coordinator for the Peninsula. Mr. Carp shared the progress of the Council to this point with the Assembly. He announced the next Council meeting scheduled for December 12, 1991, at the Borough Administration Building.
Kathy Scott, Interim Director of the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, thanked the Assembly for taking the steps needed to get the Council started.
AGENDA APPROVAL AND CONSENT AGENDA
Copies having been made available to the public, President Glick noted by title only all resolutions and ordinances on the Agenda and Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Skogstad moved to approve the agenda.
At the request of assemblymembers the following item was removed from the consent agenda and placed in its appropriate position on the agenda:
Ordinance 91-56: Establishing a Two-Term Limit for Assembly and School Board Members
With no objection, Ordinance 91-54: Amending KPBC 5.18.200, Creating a Sales Tax Exemption for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, was placed as the first item of business under Section L., Ordinance Hearings.
The agenda order of business was adjusted accordingly with the consent agenda now appearing as follows:
Resolution 91-139: Awarding a Contract to Hutchings Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc. for the Purchase of Vehicles
President Glick opened and closed public testimony on the consent agenda with no testimony being offered.
Assemblymember Sewall reported that the Finance Committee recommended unanimously to place Resolution 91-139 on the Consent Agenda.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
ITEMS NOT COMPLETED FROM PRIOR AGENDA - none.
MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER
Ordinance 91-55: Amending KPBC 5.12.150 to Provide for the Classification of Boats and Vessels for the Purposes of Taxation and to Establish Assessed Valuation on the Basis of Net Tonnage (Nash).
Assemblymember Superman withdrew his notice of reconsideration.
ORDINANCE HEARINGS
Ordinance 91-54: Amending KPBC 5.18.200, Creating a Sales Tax Exemption for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Anderson)
Ordinance 91-54 was introduced by Burt Anderson on November 5, 1991 and set for public hearing on December 3, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-54 will amend the Borough Code to allow sales tax exemption for hospital and medical services performed by licensed clinical social workers.
MOTION: Anderson moved for the adoption of Ordinance 91-54.
Chairman Sewall reported that the Finance Committee met and had a unanimous recommendation of "Do Pass."
Assemblymember Little reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee met and Elizabeth Watney spoke regarding Ordinance 91-54. The Local Affairs/Lands Committee recommended a unanimous "Do Pass."
President Glick opened public comments.
Elizabeth Watney, LCSS, Anchor Point, spoke regarding the nature of clinical social work, the licensing and credentials required for practice and why the profession should be allowed a tax exemption.
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Rd., asked the Assembly to amend Ordinance 91-54, applying the tax exempt status only to services performed within taxpayer-supported hospitals.
Jerrod Hakkinen, Skyview student, questioned why a social worker would be considered different from other members of the work force.
President Glick closed public hearing.
Assemblymember Skogstad spoke in favor of Ordinance 91-54.
Assemblymember Anderson stated that the State of Alaska began requiring clinical social workers to be licensed in 1988.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ENACT:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Ordinance 91-49: Providing an Exemption from KPB Chapter 14.06 "Road Standards" to Allow Acceptance of That Portion of the Existing Exit Glacier Road Lying Between the Seward Highway and Milepost 1.6 of the Existing Road Onto the Borough Road Maintenance System (Mayor)
Ordinance 91-49 was introduced by the Mayor on October 8, 1991 and set for hearing on December 3, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-49 will exempt a 1.6 mile segment of Exit Glacier Road from KPB Chapter 14.06 and that portion of Exit Glacier Road will be accepted onto the Borough's road maintenance system.
MOTION: Moock moved for the adoption of Ordinance 91-49.
Chairman Moock reported that the Public Works Committee met and discussed Ordinance 91-49, with a recommendation to postpone action until December 17, 1991, to provide adequate time for preparation of an amendment. The amendment would state that Exit Glacier Road will be brought up to Borough road standards prior to acceptance into the Borough's road maintenance system.
Assemblymember Little reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee met and discussed Ordinance 91-49, but felt more information was needed before a recommendation could be made.
President Glick opened and closed public comment with none being offered.
MOTION: Moock moved to postpone Ordinance 91-49 to
December 17, 1991.
Mayor Gilman recommended the Assembly defeat the ordinance so that it is clearly understood that the Borough will not maintain Exit Glacier Road until it is brought up to Borough standards.
Assemblymember Sewall spoke in favor of postponement.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Yes: Sewall, Merkes, Superman, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Skogstad, Glick, Anderson, Little, Hodgins, Rubadeau
No: Walli, Nash
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION PASSED 12 yes, 2 no
Ordinance 91-51: Amending Section 5.12.080 (B) Changing Late Penalty Provision (Superman, Brown)
Ordinance 91-51 was introduced by Gary Superman on October 29, 1991 and set for hearing on December 3, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-51 will amend Borough Code to reduce penalty calculation on property taxes.
MOTION: Superman moved to enact Ordinance 91-51.
Chairman Little reported that Local Affairs/Lands Committee met and discussed Ordinance 91-51, with a vote of 2 yes and 2 no.
Chairman Sewall reported that the Finance Committee met and discussed Ordinance 91-51, with a vote of 5 no, 1 yes.
President Glick opened public comment.
Speaking in opposition to Ordinance 91-51 were:
Eric Carey, Sport Lake Road
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Road
Speaking in favor of Ordinance 91-51 was:
Seymour Mills, Box 51, Sterling
President Glick closed public comment.
MOTION: Little moved to amend Section 1 to read "That the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances, Section 5.12.080 (B) be repealed and reenacted as follows:" and delete "Section 2. That Section 5.12.080 (B) be amended as follows:"
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Assemblymember Walli spoke against amended Ordinance 91-51.
Assemblymember Little stated her concern for the potential revenue lost and felt that she could not support the ordinance without some alternative means of replacing the lost revenue.
Assemblymember Superman spoke in favor of Ordinance 91-51, noting conversations held with local taxpayers regarding the hardships they have experienced when they have been late paying their tax bills.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ENACT AS AMENDED:
Yes: Merkes, Superman
No: Sewall, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Skogstad, Glick, Anderson, Little, Hodgins, Walli, Nash, Rubadeau
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION FAILED 2 yes, 12 no
Ordinance 91-52: Amending KPB 5.04.100, Transfer of Funds (Skogstad and Glick)
Ordinance 91-52 was introduced by Jim Skogstad on October 29, 1991 and set for public hearing on December 3, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-52 will amend Borough Code to allow the Borough Clerk, after advising the Assembly President, to transfer unencumbered balances between line items within major classifications of the Assembly's budget.
MOTION: Skogstad moved for enactment of Ordinance 91-52.
Chairman Walli reported that the Policies and Procedures Committee met, reviewed the ordinance, and unanimously recommended "Do Pass," with an amendment.
Chairman Sewall reported that the Finance Committee met and recommended a unanimous "Do Pass" with proposed amendments.
Chairman Little reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee met and discussed Ordinance 91-52 with a vote of 2 yes, 2 abstentions.
President Glick opened public comment.
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Road, spoke against Ordinance 91-52.
President Glick closed public hearing.
MOTION: Sewall moved to amend Ordinance 91-52, Section 1 (C), to read: "The Borough Clerk, under extenuating circumstances and after advising the Assembly President, may transfer unencumbered balances between line items within all the assembly divisions except administration. Such transfers shall be reported to the Finance Committee at the next regular or special meeting of the assembly."
Assemblymember Skogstad spoke in opposition to the Sewall amendment relating to adding the words "extenuating circumstances," and requested that the question be divided.
Assemblymember Nash stated a point of order relating to the Sewall amendment. Mr. Nash said the Finance Committee had agreed that the portion of Section 1 (C) which is referred to in capital letters should remain the same, with the new contingency added.
Assemblymember Sewall agreed with Mr. Nash and clarified his motion.
SEWALL MOTION TO AMEND NOW READS:
MOTION: Sewall moved to amend Ordinance 91-52, Section 1 (C), retaining the bracketed, upper case wording, followed by the sentence "In extenuating circumstances and after advising the Assembly President, the Borough Clerk may transfer unencumbered balances between line items within all the assembly divisions except administration. Such transfers shall be reported to the Finance Committee at the next regular or special meeting of the assembly."
Assemblymember Anderson spoke against the amendment, stating that the Borough Clerk is being denied the right to perform certain functions that other department heads may perform. He further stated that one report to the assembly as a whole was adequate and it was not necessary to also report to the Finance Committee.
Assemblymembers Little and Walli agreed with Mr. Anderson.
Assemblymember Nash stated that if the budget is properly planned, then changes would need to be made only under extenuating circumstances and in the form of a resolution to the assembly. Mr. Nash spoke in favor of the Sewall amendment.
Assemblymember Rubadeau agreed with Mr. Nash stating he feels a reporting mechanism needs to be in place and the Finance Committee is the appropriate committee to use.
President Glick divided the question, for purposes of voting, into four categories.
1. Section 1 (C) "In extenuating circumstances"
2. Section 1 (C), line 2, to read "line items within all assembly divisions except assembly administration", deleting the words "assembly's budget"
3. Adding the reporting mechanism, "transfers reported to the Finance Committee"
4. Retain wording in Section 1 that is bracketed and uppercase.
At Mr. Nash's request, President Glick then renumbered the order of the four divisions, with item 4, "Retain wording that is bracketed and uppercase" being voted on first.
VOTE ON MOTION TO RETAIN BRACKETED, UPPERCASE PORTION OF SECTION 1:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADD "IN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES"
Yes: Sewall, Merkes, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Skogstad, Glick, Hodgins, Nash, Rubadeau
No: Superman, Anderson, Little, Walli
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION PASSED 10 yes, 4 no
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADD "BETWEEN LINE ITEMS WITHIN ALL ASSEMBLY DIVISIONS EXCEPT THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELETING THE WORDS ASSEMBLY'S BUDGET"
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADD "THAT ALL TRANSFERS BE REPORTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THEIR NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING"
Yes: Sewall, Merkes, Superman, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Skogstad, Little, Nash, Rubadeau
No: Glick, Anderson, Hodgins, Walli
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION PASSED 10 yes, 4 no
VOTE ON MOTION TO ENACT:
Yes: Sewall, Merkes, Superman, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Skogstad, Glick, Anderson, Little, Walli, Nash, Rubadeau
No: Hodgins
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION PASSED 13 yes, 1 no
Ordinance 91-53: Providing for the Reapportionment and Recomposition of Borough Assembly Seats (Skogstad)
Ordinance 91-53 was introduced by James Skogstad on November 5, 1991 with public hearing scheduled for December 3, 1991. Upon enactment, Ordinance 91-53 will repeal and reenact KPB 22.30.010 to be consistent with a nine member assembly elected from nine election districts as selected by the voters at the election of October 1, 1992.
MOTION: Anderson moved for the enactment of Ordinance 91-53.
Chairman Little reported that Local Affairs/Lands unanimously recommended postponement.
President Glick opened public comment.
Robert Clutts, Chairman of the Anchor Point Planning Advisory Commission, President of the Anchor Point Safe Water Corporation and owner/operator of the Anchor River Inn spoke in opposition to Ordinance 91-53. Mr. Clutts expressed his discomfort regarding the possibility of not being represented by the Borough Assembly.
Simone Clutts, past Vice President of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the implications of the proposed redistricting ordinance for the community of Anchor Point. She spoke against Ordinance 91-53.
Emmitt Trimble, past Vice President of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Planning Commission, spoke against Ordinance 91-53 and asked that the Assembly give strong consideration to the concerns of the many community members.
David Carey, Soldotna, suggested three assembly districts of three members each.
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Road, urged the assembly to complete the reapportionment process before the State steps in.
Assemblymember Kyllonen read three (3) letters from Anchor Point community members Frances Brymer, Brigadier General and Mrs. Talley and Dr. and Mrs. Fritz, speaking against Ordinance 91-53 and urging the Assembly to come up with some other solution to reapportionment.
President Glick closed public comment.
In answer to questions from assemblymembers, Attorney Boedeker stated that the voters adopted a plan with boundaries. He noted that accurate legal descriptions and maps were not available at the time, but the plan was adopted based on the wording the assembly adopted in August. As a voter approved plan, the assembly is limited in making adjustments without going back to the voters. Mr. Boedeker went on to add that if Ordinance 91-53 is defeated, the Borough will be in non-compliance with State statute and will be subject to immediate consideration of reapportionment by the Commissioner of Community and Regional Affairs.
Responding to questions regarding the cost of special elections, Borough Clerk Vaughan replied that a special election could be held for approximately $40,000.
MOTION: Kyllonen moved to postpone Ordinance 91-53 and refer to committee.
President Glick stated that if Ordinance 91-53 is postponed it will be referred to the Local Affairs/Lands Committee for review and brought back to the assembly at the January 7, 1992, meeting.
Speaking in favor of the motion to postpone were Assemblymembers Walli, Nash, and Hodgins.
Speaking in opposition to the motion to postpone were Assemblymembers Little, Merkes and Skogstad.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Yes: Sewall, Superman, Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Anderson, Hodgins, Walli, Nash, Rubadeau
No: Merkes, Skogstad, Glick, Little
Absent: Calhoun, Brown
MOTION PASSED 10 yes, 4 no
President Glick referred Ordinance 91-53 to the Local Affairs/Lands Committee and requested a report from the committee chair on January 7, 1992.
(Assemblymember Superman left at 10:45 p.m.)
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 91-116: Granting a Permit to the Kenai Peninsula Archers for the Use of Borough Owned Lands (Mayor)
Resolution 91-116 is introduced by the Mayor and, if adopted, will grant a three year lease/permit to the Kenai Peninsula Archers for the use of 10 acres of Borough-owned land. This resolution has been postponed several times pending the results of an archaelogical report from Allan Boraas, Ph.D., Kenai Peninsula College.
MOTION: Little moved to adopt Resolution 91-116.
Chairman Little reported that the Local Affairs/Lands Committee recommended postponement since Dr. Boraas' report had only recently been received and had not yet been reviewed by the committee.
President Glick opened and closed public comments with none being offered.
MOTION: Little moved to postpone Resolution 91-116 until the January 21, 1992, meeting.
VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
Resolution 91-140: Awarding a Contract for Lobbying Services (Legislative Committee)
Resolution 91-140 is introduced by the Legislative Committee and, if adopted, will award a contract for lobbying services for the 1992 Legislative Session. Twelve RFPs were received and reviewed by the Legislative Committee.
Chairman Skogstad reported that the Legislative Committee met and developed the criteria to be used in evaluating the RFP's. Mr. Skogstad gave a synopsis of the evaluation process and the twelve RFPs received. The committee's recommendation by a majority vote was to award the contract to Ms. Marla Huss.
MOTION: Skogstad moved to insert in Section 1 "$40,000.00 is awarded to Marla Huss." and in the second whereas "the selected proposal was presented by Marla Huss with a bid of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00)"
President Glick opened and closed public comment with none being offered.
Discussion ensued regarding the RFP selection and evaluation process chosen by the Legislative Committee. Assemblymember Moock raised concerns over the fact that Ms. Huss' bid was $10,000 higher than that of the second bidder, Mr. Tom Wright.
MOTION: Hodgins moved to amend Section 1 of Resolution 91-140 to insert "$29,878" and "Tom Wright."
Speaking against the Hodgins' amendment were Assemblymembers Walli, Rubadeau and Sewall.
Speaking in favor of the Hodgins' amendment were Assemblymembers Moock and Torgerson.
VOTE ON HODGINS AMENDMENT:
Yes: Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Hodgins, Nash
No: Sewall, Merkes, Skogstad, Glick, Anderson, Little, Walli, Rubadeau
Absent: Calhoun, Brown, Superman
MOTION FAILED 5 yes, 8 no
President Glick passed the gavel to Vice President Anderson in order to speak.
Assemblymember Glick stated that she felt the Borough Assembly, Mayor and Administration should do its own lobbying.
The gavel was returned to President Glick.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT:
Yes: Sewall, Merkes, Skogstad, Glick, Anderson, Little, Walli, Rubadeau
No: Moock, Kyllonen, Torgerson, Hodgins, Nash
Absent: Calhoun, Brown, Superman
MOTION FAILS 8 yes, 5 no
CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - None
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance 91-56: Establishing a Two-Term Limit for Assembly and School Board Members (Hodgins, Anderson, Walli, Rubadeau)(Hearing set for 01/07/92)
Ordinance 91-56 is introduced by Mark Hodgins with a proposed hearing date of January 7, 1992. Upon its enactment, Ordinance 91-56 will limit Assembly and School Board members to serving two consecutive full terms of office.
MOTION: Walli moved to set for public hearing on January 7, 1992 Ordinance 91-56 as substituted by Policy and Procedures Committee
Chairman Walli reported that the Policies and Procedures Committee recommended a "Do Pass" Ordinance 91-56 Substitute.
President Glick opened public comments.
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Road, spoke in favor of Ordinance 91-56.
Duane Anderson spoke in favor of setting Ordinance 91-56 for hearing.
At this time the legislative deadline was reached. President Glick noted that time will be given for further public comment on Ordinance 91-56 at the meeting of December 17, 1991.
Assemblymember Anderson gave notice of reconsideration of Resolution 91-140.
ADDITION OF LATE ITEMS - None.
FORMAL PRESENTATIONS WITH PRIOR NOTICE UPON SUBJECTS NOT ON THE MEETING AGENDA - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
John Kistler, Mile 9 Kalifonsky Beach Road, asked the Assembly to come up with more revenue rather than ways to remove revenue.
MAYOR'S REPORT
As stated in the Mayor's written report:
1. Public Works Memorandum - Special Sale of Troxler Testing Equipment
2. "Students in Government Day"
Mayor Gilman noted that the Assembly had before them a Litigation Report which the Assembly President had requested every quarter. The Mayor stated that the Assembly should go into Executive Session if questions regarding specific litigations were raised.
Mayor Gilman called the Assembly's attention to a letter on their desks from Akita, Japan regarding the creation of a sister city relationship. He noted the letter is a follow-up to work already done by the Economic Development District in attempting to establish this relationship. Mayor Gilman has written to the representatives in Akita, suggesting the dates of February 19-25 or February 26-March 1 for a visit by Kenai Peninsula Borough representatives.
Applications are being accepted through December 13, 1991 by EDD for participation in the advisory council to examine and make recommendations regarding the provision of group medical insurance to Kenai Peninsula Borough residents.
Mayor Gilman stated that he has decided not to veto the resolution for a proposed Nikiski Junior High School site but will be speaking with Dr. Holmes regarding future development in that area.
OTHER BUSINESS
MOTION: Anderson moved to accept the 1992 Assembly Meeting Schedule.
VOTE ON MOTION:
MOTION PASSED Unanimous without objection.
ASSEMBLY AND MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Assemblymember Walli reminded the members that there would be a Policies and Procedures Committee meeting in Conference Room A at 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 1991. Ms. Walli urged all assemblymembers to tour the Clerk's Office.
Assemblymember Little will be calling a meeting of the Local Affairs/Lands Committee, date and time to be announced.
Assemblymember Sewall reported that two weeks ago he was in Japan for the Japan/America Grass Roots Conference, all expenses being paid by Japan this year. He commented on the value of our state office, noting that many doors were opened to the Alaska delegation that were not opened to any other states.
Assemblymember Moock announced a meeting of Project Detail Group, a group concerned with making provisions for homeless teenagers and adolescents, at the Kenai Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. on December 4, 1991. The High School Academic Decathlon will be held at KCHS on December 4, 1991.
President Glick made the following announcements:
The Evaluation Committee met, and based on their evaluation of the Borough Clerk, are recommending that the Borough Clerk be retained and that she be given an increase in salary, per the negotiated contract, as of January 1, 1992.
The meeting with the Legislative delegation will be held on December 5, 1991 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a reception following at Mykels.
The Central Peninsula General Hospital Finance Committee will be meeting on December 5, 1991, at 5:30 p.m. in the Augustine Room.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Budget Preparation Committee will meet in public hearings on December 9, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in Seward, on December 11, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in Kenai, and on December 12, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in Homer.
President Glick stated that she had received a letter from the Emergency Planning Commission requesting that an assembly representative and an alternate be appointed to the Commission. Their next meeting will be held on December 4, 1991 at 9:00 a.m.
President Glick also received a letter from Fairbanks North Star Borough on reactivating the quad-borough meeting in regard to school construction.
Senator Kertulla wrote to President Glick regarding the letters that the assembly had sent him on individual fishery quota systems and repairs to ferry vessels.
President Glick requested that assemblymembers try to attend the meeting with the Legislative delegation scheduled for Thursday, December 5.
President Glick asked if any assemblymember would be interested in participating in the trip to Akita, Japan as a representative of the Assembly. Deadline for notification is December 17th.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS AND REPORTS
NOTICE OF NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will be on December 17, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers of the Borough Administration Building.
Date Approved: ____________________
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Betty J. Glick, Assembly President
ATTEST:
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Gaye J. Vaughan, Borough Clerk