HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-05 Council Minutesn AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 1079 - 7: 00 P.M.
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B . HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 455-78, Tidelands
2. Ordinance 520-79, Amending Ord, 4W79, modifications to five sower lift stations
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE IIA.ARn
1. Mr. Oscar Thomas representing; Kenai Utility Service Corporation
(Letter attached from Dale Teel, President, Alaska pat; a Service eCo.) charges
2. Mr. Thomas BeDunnah, consideration of reversing
D. MINUTES
1. Minutes of the special meeting of August 15, 1970
2. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1979
E. CORRESPONDENCE
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F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Report on facility known as the "Mukluk Building"
G. NE111 BUSINESS
1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
2. Requisitions exceeding $600
3. Ordinance 521-70, increasing estimated revenues/nppropriations - gtate Jail
Contract Fund in the amount of $3,000
4, Ordinance $22-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations -
"Airport Runway Paving" in the amount of $65,000
5. Ordinance 523-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations in the amount
of $37,500 for the purchase of the City's Shop Buildings, 6 approval of appraisal
S. Resolution 79-120, establishing a rate of return at 6% for lease of City lands
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7. Resolution 70-121, purchase of striping machine for the Airport
8. Resolution 70-122, transfer of funds in "Airport Runway Paving" project
0. Resolution 70-123, purchase of used vehicle for Airport Operations Manager
10. Resolution 70-124, award of bids for petroleum products to various companies
11. Resolution 70-125, award of bid for purchase of gravel from Bob Borgen
12. Resolution 70-126, directing Public Works to install water/sewer service
lines to Government Lot 7, Section 5, Original Townsito (Cresawell property)
13. Payment to Architect Carman Gintoli for professional services
14. Payments to Engineering Firm, CH2M 11111, for professional services
15. Contract Change Order 04 - Cordova Construction
16. Final Estimate No. 2 - Cordova Construction
17. Agreement between City and Sergeant Lonnie Kolar
18. Contract between City of Kenai and Division of Corrections
10. Council consideration - vacation proceedings for Church Subdivision
20, Right -of -Way Agreement between City and Union Oil Company of California
21. Approval of construction of softball fields in Gusty Subdivision
22. Council consideration - luminaries located along Willow Street
It, REPORTS
�- 1. City Manager
2, City Attorney
3. Mayor
4. City Clerk
5, Finance Director
S, Planning a Zoning Commission
7. Peninsula Borough Assembly
S. Harbor Commission
MAYOR & COUNCIL - gUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
11 PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
/ �S�EPTEMBER 5, 1979 - 7: 00 P.M.
,' iNAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Bailie, Betty Glick, Ronald Malston, Vincent O'Reilly,
Michael Seaman, Phillip Aber and Edward Ambarian.
Absent: None
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor O'Reilly advised that item 0-13 would be moved to the first item under New
Business, as Mr. Gintoli has had a death in his wife's family and would like to
have consideration so that he would be able to return to his home. Council so
concurred.
B, HEARINGS
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B-I.Ordinance 455-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 455-78 by title only. "An ordinance accepting conveyance
by the State of Alaska to the City of Kenai of tide and submerged lands lying seaward
11 of the City; approving and adopting the official subdivision plat of the area conveyed;
l and establishing procedures by which preference rights may be exercised,"
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilmen Malston, for adoption of
Ordinance 455-78, accepting conveyance by the State of tidelands within City of
Kenai and establishing procedures by which preference rights may be exercised.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber voting no.
B-2: Ordinance 520-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 520-79 by title only. "An ordinance amending
Ordinance 498-79 in recognition of a grant from the State of Alaska for modiff+eatioYis
to five sewer lift stations."
-- ° There was no public comment.
? Councilwoman Glick moved. svvmded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance WO-79, amending Ord, 488-79, "Five Sewer Lift Stations modifieationai'
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1: Mr. Oscar Thomas - KUSCO
Mr. Thomas came before Council to advise that Alaska Gas and Service Company
has agreed to assume a portion of KUSCO's exclusive franchise to provide natural
gas service to that area south of the Kenai River within the City of Kenai. Mr. Thomas
reported that his company has found it economically unfeasible to provide service to
Kenai residents on the south side of the bridge. Mr. Thomas requested that Council
direct the City Manager to submit correspondence to the Alaska Public Utilities Commission
indicating that the City of Kenai has no objection to Alaska Gas and Service Company
providing natural gas service to Kenai City residents south of the Kenai River.
City Attorney Schlereth read the terms and conditions set forth in the Charter relative
to utility franchise procedure and advised that it would appear that KUSCO is in the
position to assign part of their franchise to Alaska Gas a Service Company.
Mr. hale Teel, President of AGAS , suggested a resolution be drafted to be sent to
the Alaska Public Utilities Commission. Councilman Ambarian stated that he would
request public input on the matter and perhaps an ordinance would be more appropriate.
Mr. Teel advised that time is of the essence due to the construction season and would request
that the City Council give consideration to move along •)n the matter without delay.
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Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that Administration be
directed to prepare a resolution for presentation at the next meeting relative to KUSCO
assigning a portion of their franchisa to Alaska Gas a Service Company to provide
natural gas service to certain areas within the City of Kenai.
Motion passed unanimously by roll Bali vote.
C-2: Mr. Thomas HeDunnsh
Not present
D. MINUTES
D-l: Minutes of the special meeting of August 15, 1979
Approved as distribute!
D-2: Minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1979
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of the
minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1979, with the exception of the verbatim transcript
(item F-4) as the City Clerk will do further research on that particular portion of the meehsig.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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CORRESPONDENCE
None
11, OLD BUSINESS
P-l: Report on facility known as "Mukluk Building"
Councilwoman thick submitted a letter received from Mr. Robert Oehlor of Stran
concerning his proposal for construction of a now warm storage facility for an amount
of $139,273. Mr. Oehlor advised in his letter that his offer submitted 4/30/70 still stands.
Councilwoman Glick advised that though the letter was unsolicited, it had been dropped
off at her office for submittal to Council this evening. Mayor O'Reilly acknowledged receipt
of the report from the Public Works Building Inspector regarding the Mukluk Building.
Mr. Vern Prykholm, appraiser of the Mukluk Building at the request of the City, advised
that he was available for comments and questions, After reiteration of some of the points
brought forth in prior Council meetings, Councilwoman Glick suggested that tho Council
hold a work session and review each proposal received relative to warm storage
for the City of Komi. Council concurred and the work session was scheduled for Tuesday,
September U at S: 00 p.m.
Councilman Ambartan suggested that location or relocation of the present Shop yard facility
be discussed at the work ,session.
0. NEW BUSINESS
Q 13: payment to Carmen Gintoli
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of payment
in the amount of $2,500 to Carmen Gintoli for professional services rendered regarding
City Hall Schematics.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
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G 1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
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Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of bills to
be paid and bills to be ratified as submitted this date with the exception of items listed
under !°Ray Koshney" and "Zubeek, Inc." which will be contingent upon approval of
resolutions pertaining to some.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
-#10-2: Requisitions exceeding $500
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of requisitions
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exceeding $600 and items listed to 7.ubook, Inc, and Ray Koshney :approval contingent
upon adoption of resolutions regarding same. a
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3: Ordinance 521-79
Mayor O'Reilly road Ordinance 521-70 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the 1070-90 State Jail Contract fund in the amount of $3,000,"
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for introduction of
Ordinanco 521-70, State Jail Contract.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4: Ordinance 522-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 522-70 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the capital project fund entitled "Airport Runway Paving"
in the amount of $05,000.
MOTION: ,--
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, for introduction of
Ordinance 522-79, "Airport Runway Pavan&"
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber abstaining.
0-5: Ordinance 523-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 523-70 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council of
the City of Kenai increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the 1979-00
General Fund and Airport Land System fund budgets in the amount of $37,500 to provide
for the purchase of the City's shop building by the General Fund,"
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 523-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations by $37,500 for the
purchase of the City's shop building.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
0-0: Resolution 70-120
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-120 by title only. A resolution establishing a rate of
return for lease of City lands,"
There was no public comment.
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Councilwoman Click moved, seconded by Councilman Soaman, far adoption of �
Resolution 79-120, setting the rate of return for future leases at 6% of fair market value.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-7: Resolution 79-121
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-121 by title only. "Be it resolved by the Council of
the City of Kenai that the 1970-80 Airport Land System Budget in the ae ount Airport
Maintenance and Operations Machinery and Equipment be amended to include the purchase
of a striping machine for the Airport."
There was no public comment.
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution
79-121, amending the 1070-80 Airport Land System Budget for the purchase of a striping machine
for the Airport.
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Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilmembers Aailie and Ambarian voting no.
0-8: Resolution 79-122
-� Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-122, transferring monies in the capital project entitled
i "Airport Runway Paving in the amount of $27,523 to provide funds for the construction
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phase.
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There was no public comment,
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of Resolution
79-122, transferring $27,623 in the Airport Runway Paving capital project fund. t
Motion yago" by roll call vote with Councilwoman Glick voting no and Councilman Aber j
abstaining.
0-9: Resolution 79-123 i
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Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-123 by title only. "A resolution of the Council authorizing
the purciwse of a 4-wheel drive vehicle for use by the Airport Operations
officer." a
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_ MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, for adoption of Resolution 79-123
authorizing the purchase of a used 4-wheel vehicle for the Airport Operations Officer
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' Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-10: Resolution 79-124
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-124 by title only, "A resolution awarding the bid for
petroleum products to various companies. '►
There was no public comment,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution 79-124
awarding petroleum bids to companies as listed in the resolution.
Motion passed unanimously by roll tali vote with Councilman Bailie not present for voting.
G-11: Resolution 79-125
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-125, awarding the bid for 3,000 e.y, of gravel to
Robert Borgen."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 79-125, awarding bid of 3,000 cubic yardsof gravel at $4.74/e.y. to
Robert Borgen. `
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-12: Resolution 79-126
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 70-126 by title only. "A resolution directing the
Public Works Department to install water and sewer service lines to tovernment Lot 7,
Section 5, Osiginal Townsite."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Olick, for adoption of
Y_ Resolution 79-126, authorizing installation of water/sewer service lines to Government
Lot 7, Section 5, Original Townsite.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
a 14: Payment to CH2M Hill
= MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, for approval of payment
r of invoke 9007 in the amount of $5,431 and invoke 9898 in the amount of $9.320,94
to CH2M Hill,
Motion passed by roll, call vote with Councilwoman Glick voting no and Councilman Aber
abstaining from voting.
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0-18: Contract Change Order 4
MOTION:
Councilman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilwoman (flick, for approval of
Contract Change Order 04, Cordova Construction in the amount of (decrease) $421.87.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18s Final Pay Estimate #2
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for approval of
Periodic Estimate #2 in the amount of $42, 833.81 to Cordova Construction.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
U-17: Agreement between Sgt. Kolar and City of Kenai
MOTION:
Councilman Ambartan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
contract to allow Sgt. Kolar of the Kenai Police Department to attend a 3-month course
of study at the FBI Academy and setting terms thereon.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Contract - City of Kenai/Division of Corrections
MOTION.
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
contract with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Corrections
for the incarceration of prisoners in the Kenai City Jail Facility.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-19: Vacation Proceedings - Church Subdivision
Councilwoman Glick advised that in accordance with AS 29.33,220, no vacation of a
City street may be made without the consent of Council. The vacation proceedings in
question have been approved by the Borough Plat Commftteees and the Council has 30
days in which to respond.
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, that the Kenai City Council
have no objection to the vacation proceedings for Church Subdivision (vacation of
a 3g tact R.O.W.).
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
-)0-20: H.O.W. Agreement/Union oft- City of Kenai
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman (flick, for approval of
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R.O.W. agreement between Union Oil Company of California and the City of Kenai for
a strip of land as described in its entirety in the agreement.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-21: Softball fields in Gusty Subdivision
Recreation Director, Kayo McGillivray, advised Council that both the Planning Commission
and the Federal Aviation Administration have agreed to the concept of the construction of
softball fields in Gusty Subdivision. The FAA did stipulate should the lands be sold or
leased, the City would have to remove its equipment which Mr. McGillivray indicated
would only involve backstops, eto.,which aro easily removable.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of the
construction of softball fields in Gusty Subdivision.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
f G-22: Luminaires - Willow Street
Acting City Manager Charles Brown advised Council that the State reported the bids
for installation of luminaires on Willow Street came in considerably higher than
monies appropriated for by the City. Mr. Brown advised that the State needed an answer,,,—,
ASAP as whether or not the City wished to proceed with that portion of the project. '
I Councilman Ambarian stated that he felt the project was worthy and perhaps arrangements
could be made with the contractor to install the conduit4ete.9 so that the luminairescould
be installed at a later date. Councilman Bailie suggested that the State be contacted and
the City inquire if renegotiation could be made relative to this particular portion of the
project.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, that public Works
contact the State to renegotiate the cost of the luminary portion of the project to include
conduit and concrete and the installation of luminairesat each intersection for cost not
to exceed the appropriated amount of $135, 000 .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H. REPORTS
' H-1: City Manager
- ---- (a) Maintenance of Willow Street - Acting City Manager Brown reported that sit the State
will have Willow Street torn a in the construction phase and will v not have it completed
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_ prior to winter, it would be beneficial to the City to contact the State to determine if they
would maintain Willow Street throughout the winter months. Council so concurred.
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-' ,(b) Wien - have applied for an area north of the Terminal adjacent to the parking lot
for cargo space. Mr. Brown advised that he will instruct Wien to submit a proper
application to the Planning Commission for the Commission's recommendation.
(a) Census - it appears that the City will have to submit a "certification of population"
Indicating the population for the City of Kenai at 4,374.
(d) Mr. Brown advised that there has been an inquiry relative to the lease of Airport lands
(lot on Willow Street) which has power and communication lines running across it and
would be a deterent in construction of a facility. Mr. Brown reported that some monies
had been budgeted for the removal of the lines. Councilman Ambarian suggested that
Administration go out to bid to determine the costs in removing the lines, Councilman Aber
Inquired as to who owned the lines and, therefore, would the responsibility of removal
rest on someone other than the City? Administration to investigate.
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Councilwoman Glick inquired as to the status of the Department of Revenue be taken over
as a State entity and suggested that the City should take steps to encourage that the
Department be left within the City of Kenai,
MOTION:
Councilman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that a letter be sent to the
State of Alaska urging consideration of leaving the Department of Revenue office located
within the City of Kenai.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H-2: City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Sehlereth advised that a call had been received from Gerald McNamara
who informed the City that it would be impossible to remove the Lockheed Constellation
F ' at this time, Mr. McNamara realizes that the deadline for removal of the aircraft would
k soon be up and requested Council consideration in assisting him in his dillemms,
Mr. Schlereth advised that Rick Baldwin had been contacted to represent Mr. McNamara
J, who spokeon behalf of his client, Mr. Baldwin asked that the Council consider entering
z into an arrangement with Mr. McNamara based on the fact that Mr. McNamara has attempted
to remove the aircraft, the historical significance of the aircraft, etc.,and impose some
type of reasonable time limit that the aircraft could be removed, Councilman Bailie stated
that Aininistration has already given an extension for removal of the aircraft and would
support the Council requiring that the aircraft be removed immediately.
Mayor O'Reilly advised that the Mayor of Palmer had contacted him and stated they would
like the aircraft for their museum, however, the ground would have to freeze in order to
enable them to taxi it to the proper area. Mr. Terrill, who submitted a proposal for
purchase of the aircraft, advised that the City of Palmer had a similar aircraft "stored"
.,J in Anchorage and Mr. Terrill reiterated his offer to dismantle the aircraft and remove
It from the Kenai Airport.
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City Attorney Sehloreth advised that from a practical point of view, perhaps some
arrangements could be made to extend removal of the aircraft and in the interim, Mr.
McNamara would be levied a $25/day tic -down charge,
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the City of Kenai hereby
grant an extension to Gerald McNamara for removal of the Lockheed Constellation and
such extension be granted only to October 3, 1979 and the City will levy a $25/day tie -down
charge for each day of the above granted period,
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Ambarion voting no,
(b) Kenai City Code - City Attorney Schleroth advised that the Code has been completed
and his Department will have a resolution for presentation at the next meeting.
City Attorney Schloreth also requested permission to distribute the Code to the
law library in Anchorage and in Kenai, Corr311 so concurred.
(a) Further interview of City Manager applicants
Council concurred that a special meeting of Council will be held on Reptember 14, 1979
for the purpose of interviewing and selecting of City Manager applicants.
ti-3: Mayor
Mayor O'Reilly advised that the report from Chief Ross relative to the staffing problems
in the District Attorney'* office had been sent on to the City of Holdotna and Mayor O'Reilly
recommended that a resolution be drawn up in support of additional staffing,
Councilman Seaman, moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the Administration
F be directed to prepare a resolution urging the state to increase the staff in the District
Attornay's office either by transferring of positions or reassignment from other areas within
the State and/or new personnel.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
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11-6: Planning a Zoning Commission
Councilwoman thick reported on the meeting of ,August 22 in that a public hearing was
hold on the petition to rezone Tract 8 from Caneervation to Urban Residential -- the Borougn
approved it unanimously also, Councilwoman Glick announced that R. W. Thorpe a
Associates will be in Kenai September 3rd to moot with Council and Planning Commission
relative to the Comprehensive Plan and will be open for public testimony at that meeting.
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rshi-7: Borough Assembly
Councilman Ambartan reported on the Assembly meeting of September 4th in which
Be*. 79-122, establishing pay and benefits for on -call Nikiski Hire Department personnel
was defeated and sent back to Administration to be re -written and Res, 79-128 was also
defeated which would have transferred $8,000 to broadenst the meetings of the Assembly,
11-8., Ad Hoe Committeo from Council on Senior Citizen Program
Councilman Seaman advised Council that his committee met with representatives from the
Senior Citizens and from the Salvation Army and after discussions, it was the committee's
recommendation to urge the City of Kenai to sponsor the Senior Citizen program in its entirety.
Lt. Turner of the Salvation Army stated that on behalf of the Salvation Army they would be
interested in sponsoring the program, however, would not be in a position later down the
line to assume sponsorship,
Mayor O'Reilly inquired if the Army would be interested in subcontracting a portion of the
program, for instance the food program? Lt, Turner responded chat he did not believe they
would be interested.
Mrs. Betty Warren, former Senior Citizen Direotor, advised that the Senior Citizen program
has been successfully managed by the City and additional programs, grants, OW,, have been
obtained through the efforts of the Director working in behalf of the City, Mrs, Warren
expressed her appreciation of the work done by the Salvation Army, however, would
recommend that the City maintain sponsorship of the program,
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Railio, that the Council support the
recommendation of the committee from Council in that the Senior Citizen Program will be
sponsored solely by the City of Kenai and pertinent grant applications for 1980 program be
submitted as soon so possible.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilwoman Glick suggested that the City prepare a letter of appreciation to be sent to
the Salvation Army for their assistance. Council so concurred,
fi-3., City Attorney
City Attorney Schlereth reported to Council on the Kenai Peninsula Newspaper Suit
and reiterated the events that have taken place to -date. Mr. Schlereth advised that he
had consulted Attorneys in Anchorage with expertise in the matter and it was determined
that an appeal was warranted. City Attorney lichleretb advised that Richard Garnett
would be willing to represent the City in the matter as Mr, Garnett specializes in municipal
law, City Attorney Schlereth recommended that Council proceed and that he be directed
to contact Mr. Garnett.
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MOTION:
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Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, that the, City Council
appeal the Court'a decision relative to the Peninsula Newspaper suit against the City of
Kenai and the City Attorney 'be directed to contract with outside Counsel for representation
on the City's behalf,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
I. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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MAYOR a COUNCIL - QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
City Attorney Schlereth requested that Council adjourn to an executive session wherein
pursuant to AS 44, 02.310 (c) (2) such meeting is justified as subjects to be discussed
may tend to prejudice the reputation and character of the City Attorney.
MOTION,,
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the Kenai City
Council most in executive session to discuss issues that may tend to prejudice the
reputation and character of an individual.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
WCONVENE
No action was taken, Diseussions centered around the work performance of the City
Attorney,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor O'Reilly adjourned the meeting,
Respectfully submitted,
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