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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-16 Council Minutes0 M AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1078 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PI.EDOE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL 8. HEARiNGS 1. Ordinance 425-78, increasing satimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $50.400 for winteritation of the Airport Terminal Building, Project No. 07-11-02030 C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Mr. Dayton Childs - Relative to Section 36 lands 2. Mr. Ed Selby - Request for sewer for Assembly of God Church D. MINUTES 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1976 E. CORRESPONDENCE F. OLD BUSINESS 1. Lease of Airport Lands - Tesoro Alaskan Petroleum Corporation, Inc. 2. Discussion - Orass Strip Landing Area and Float Plane Basin - Kenai Municipal Airport S. Discussion - invoices received relative to cable cuts on Redoubt Way a Airport Way 4. Arctic Aviation - lease of Airport lands - requirement for surveying, platting a appraisal O. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified 2. Approval of requisitions suseding $500 3. Resolution 78-133, relative to the rejection of bids for vehicles 4. Resolution 78-134, recommending that certain alleged public nulattaa be abated and setting a date for public hearing in the matter 5. Resolution 78-135, withdrawing City lands from lase status for proposed Kenai Civic Center 6. Resolution 78-136. transferring fiends within LPW projects for baste engineering costs 7. Resolution 78-137, transfer of funds for the purchase of transcribing equipment S. Resolution 78-138, transfer of funds for freight costs of nitrogen chamber 9. Resolution 78-139, transfer of funds to encumber estimated copying cons FY 1979-19 10, Resolution 78-140. transfer of funds for purchase of small tools for Parks Department ii. Resolution 78-141. sward of petroleum products to various companies 12. Discussion - opening to entry of Saver Creak Subdivision 12, Sheffield House - claims for damages incurred by water/sewer problems 14, Discussion - renegotiation requests by Cason, Peninsula Clarion a Thompson 15. Pay Estimate - Rockford Corporation H. REPORTS 1. City sunsger's Report 2. City Attorney's Report S. "Or's Report 4. City Clerk's Report 6, Finance Director's Report 6. Pluming a Zoning Commission's Report 7. Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report MAYOR a COUNCIL - QUESTIONS a COMMENTS 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ADJOURNMENT -:: r ! KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1078 - 7: 00 P.M. giVAKENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL i Present: Betty Glick, Ron Malston, Vincent O'Reilly, Dan Whelan, Phillip Aber, and Edward Ambarian fAbsent: Tom Ackorly AGENDA APPROVAL 'i Council approved the addition of item 0-15, Payment to Rockford Corporation B. HEARINGS B-1: Ordinance 425-78, Winterization of Airport Terminal Building Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 425-78 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $80,400 for the winterization of the Airport Terminal Building, Project No. 07-11-02039." j Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment. MOTION: j Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Ordinance 425-78, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $50,400 for F the winterization of the Airport Terminal Buildin. F Motion passad unanimously by roil call vote. C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD E C-1., Mr. Dayton Childs - relative to Section 38 lands r� Mr. Childs was not present i j C-2: Mr. Ed Selby - request for sewer extension to the Assembly of God Church Mr. Selby was not present I - D. MINUTES �D-b Minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1078 i Councilwoman Glick requested the following corrections be made to the minutes. AUGUST 16, 1078, Page Two Page 4 - change comments by Mr. Gerald Sibley . ".......the area adjacent to the Terminal and would recommend retention of the area as a buffer rono." Page 12 - vote on item 0-19 should indicate that Councilman Aber was not present for voting. Page 18 - City Clerk's Report - under comments by Councilwoman OR& add the following: "When the City started advertising in the Clarion, it came out on Thuradays and some- times Wednesdays preceding the meeting of Council." The minutes stood approved as corrected. E. CORRESPONDENCE None F. OLD BUSINESS F-1: Lease of Airport lands - Tesoro Alaskan Petroleum Corporation, Inc, t Mr. Wise recommended approval of the lease and the City would prepare a now page one without items (a) and (b) crossed through and have Tesoro initial the newly prepared first page. MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of lease of Office Space No. 10, Terminal Building, to Tesoro Alaskan Petroleum Corporation for a term of one year at the monthly rate of $148, 20. -_ - Motion passed unanimously by roll Gall vote. F-2: Discussion - grass strip landing area and float plane basin Mr. Wise presented a proposed sketch of location of a grass landing strip on the Airport and further advised that the FAA has reviewed the proposal and though they felt this was just a basic review and would have to have a specific proposal before final evaluation, they felt that suggestion 81 is most acceptable for a grass strip and did not favor #2 as view of the Float Plane Basin may be obstructed, Relative to the Float Plane Basin, the ' FAA did require that the trees be cleared to allow unobstructed viewing from the Tower. Councilman Ambarian stated that the major objection in the work session was that the proposed 1,000' strip would be too short for utilization of a 91d rrea. Councilman Ambarian also stated that perhaps using the first 2,000' of the runway might be " considered for use as a ski plane landing area. Councilman Aber stated that the area -- would have to be mutntained and controlled daily. Mayor O'Reilly, with Council consent, opened the meeting to the public for their comments. Gerald Sibley - reminded Council that consideration must be given to parking for the aircraft. 4 , r F } AUGUST 16, 1978, Page Three Steve Widner - quootioned the PAA favoring proposal lit as aircraft would be virtually landing over the taxiway and Mr. Widner asked for further clarification of the matter from the FAA before final approval. Bob Bielefeld - stated he would favor proposal lit for safety features involved. After Council discussion on the points raised which included Councilman Aber's suggestion that consideration be given to placing transient tie -downs close enough to the Terminal to provide easy accessibility so, therefore, Councilman Aber suggelsted moving proposal lit to the south and to the west to be more compatible. - MOTION: Councilman Ambarion moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the City present a proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration to include a location for the grass and ski strip parallel to runway #1 and the threshhold of the strip to be in line with the threshhold of runway #1 with maintained ski access to the present FBO areas. Councilman Ambarian inquired if funds were available for surveying of the proposed grass strip and was advised by Administration that there were funds available , MOTION - AMENDMENT Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, to amend the motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the surveying of the proposed area. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. MAIN, AS AMENDED Passed unanimously by roil call veto, MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, that the City Manager be authorized to submit a proposal to the FAA that the Float Plane Basin area be certified and that the published useable length allow for the proper slope at the north and south ends and the City Manager develop the cost for clearing the area of trees. Mr. Wise requested authorization to have the area properly surveyed to aid in his request. MOTION - AMENDMENT Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, that the surveyor doing the work on the proposed grass strip provide necessary information relative to the Float Plane Basin. 7E Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. MAIN, AS AMENDED: ,:j Passed by roll call vote with Councilman Nalston voting no. I M i i i i f, i , 1 s 1, AUQUST 16, 1978, Pap hour F-3: Discussion - invoices received relative to cable outs on Redoubt Way a Airport Way City Manager Wise recommended that the project pick up the costs incurred for the repair of the cable on Redoubt Way. MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of payment to William R . Hinrichs in the amount of $1, 324. 48 for repair of cable auto. Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilmembers (click and Malston voting no. Airport Way cable out - Mr, Wise advised that the engineers feel this is the responsibility of the contractor as the contractor was supposedly aware of the location of the lines, MOTION: Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the bill for costs incurred in the repair of the cable on Airport Way be submitted to the contractor for payment. Councilman Aber stated that he was given a different story as to the responsibility of the cable out and would like to further research the matter. Councilman Whelan stated that as the City must rely on the reports of the engineers, the City should proceed without further delay. QUESTION: J Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilmembers Ambarian and Aber voting no, F-4: Arctic Aviation - lease of Airport lands Mr. Wise reported that the City had received a lease application from Arctic Aviation for lease of the area in the vicinity of Taxiway A-3 and in front of the CAP facility, Mr. Wise further reported that the concept has been approved by the FAA and would request authorization to proceed with the survey of the area in order to obtain an appraisal to set the lease rate. Mr. Wise advised that the Planning Commission had also reviewed the request. MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, to author{ze the City Manager to proceed with the surveying and appraisal of the area as requested by Arctic Aviation on their concept lease application, Motion passed unanimously by roll Call vote, a. NEW BUSINESS G-1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified --,MOTION.- Councilwomen. Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for approval of bills to be paid and items to be ratified as submitted by the Finance Department this date. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. i r � I t Im eowmawmaw.-.:n , ., . r AUGUST 10. 1078, Pago Five 0-2: Approval of requisitions ox000ding $500 NOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of requisitions exceeding $500 as submitted by the Finance Department this date. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-3s Resolution 78-133, rejection of bids for vehicles City Manager Wise reported that exact quotes could not be submitted from the various firms duo to the 1970 prices not being available as yet and would, therefore, request Council rejection of bids received and authorization to rabid in accordance with receiving 1070 prices. Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public on Resolution 78-133, rejection of bids for vehicles and there was no comment. MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution 78-133, rejection of bids for vehicles. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. `) MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the rebid should include that a 1878 vehicle would be acceptable for the Fire Department if bids are so submitted. Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote. 0-4: Resolution 78-134, Public Nuisances Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-134, by title only. "A resolution acknowledging receipt of a recommendation by the City Manager that certain alleged public nuisances be abated and setting a date for public hearing in the matter." Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. Sandra Vozar - stated that she had received two notices from the City relative to Waged nuisances on property that she and her hsuband owned and stated that one of the parcels in question was an "abandoned house trailer" which in fact is not true as Mrs. Vozar stated she is paying utilities on the trailer and it is presently occupied. Mrs. Vozar stated that anther notice was regarding an abandoned baekhoe and camper top and these items were being stored on the property and were not useless and abandoned items. Mrs. Vozar further suggested that a committee be appointed by Council to review the situation as in relation to junk materials and general public nuisances as it pertains to the City in its entirety. AUGUST Is, 1878, Page Six r Lid Garnett - representing Carl Haller stated that Mr. Haller had received a notice on a parcel of property located northwest of the "C" Plaza and Mr. Garnett advised that Mr. Haller had "grandfather rights" as his alleged nuisance is his business which was established prior to incorporation of the City. Mr. Garnett stated that he would request Council deletion of Mr. Haller's property. Calvin Quandt submitted a letter of protest as he does not feel it is a valid complaint as Mr. Quandt stated there is some question in his mind as to the zoning of the area in which his parcel is located Carman Gintoli stated that he understood that the present zoning ordinance provides that businesses such as Mr. Haller's should have a site obscuring fence around the perimeter of the property. As there was no further public comment, Mayor O'Reilly returned the meeting to the Council table for action. MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution 78-134, public nuisances Councilman Whelan requested an attorney's opinion relative to Mr. Haller's property and alleged nuisances as well as the equipment being presently used which is now Owed on the Vozar property and deemed an "alleged public nuisance" . Councilman Ambarian stated he would agree that the items in question are not the only "nuisances" in the City and suggested that the City prepare a schedule for a City-wide cleanup of such alleged nuisances. Councilwoman Glick commented that the City has started taking action on just some of the alleged nuisances which were brought up at the Planning Commission meeting as violations of the zoning ordinance and Councilwoman Glick stated that she felt the City should proceed with cleaning up of the City on the whole. MOTION: Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to table Resolution 78-134 until such time an opinion from the City Attorney relative to the various areas in question has been submitted to Council for review. -_' Motion to table passed unanimously by roll call vote. 0-5: Resolution 78-135, withdrawing city lands from lease status Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-135 by title only. "A resolution withdrawing lands from lease" and opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment. City Manager Wise advised that he proposed to withdraw Lots 1, 2, 3, ll, 12 and 13 of Flock 2, Fidalgo 8/D, from eligibility of lease so that these lands may be held for consideration as a possible site for the proposed Civic Center. -J N-. Councilman Maleton moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of Resolution 78-135, withdrawing certain City lands from lease status consideration. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 1- . AUGUST 10, 1078, rage Haven 0-6: Reeolution 78-130, transfer of funds Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-130 by title only. "transferring monies within the Airport Drive Paving Project ($1,088) and the Redoubt Way Paving Projects ($783) for the purpose of providing basic engineering costs that are not eligible for FDA reimburse- ment," Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public, There was no comment. MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution 78-136, transfer of funds within the Airport Drive and Redoubt Way Paving LPW Projects, Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-7: Resolution 78-137, transfer of funds Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-137, transferring monies within the 1978-79 General Fund Budget in the amount of $352 for the purchase of transcribing and dictating equpment for which the leases have not expired," Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public, There was no comment, 1 MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of { Resolution 78-137, transferring monies in the amount of $382 in the General Fund Budget, Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, G-8: Resolution 78-138, transfer of ;antis Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-139, transferring funds within the General Fund Budget in the amount of $191 for freight costs of the nitrogen chamber for Animal Control, Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public, There was no comment, MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of Resolution 78-138, transferring funds in the amount of $191 in the General Fund Budget for freight costs of the nitrogen chamber purchase in 1977-79 Budget, Motion passed unanimously by roll call voto, 0-9s Resolution 78-130, tranater of funds Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-130 transferring monies within the 1978-79 General Fund Budget in the amount of $2, 380 for additional funding to encumber estimated copying machine costs for fiscal year 1978-79." Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public and there was no comment, �!+lOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of Resolution 78-389, transfer of funds in the amount of $2,380 , copying machine cosRs FY 1978-79, Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Whelan voting no. f AUGUST 16, 1078, Page Eight 0-10: Resolution 78-140, transfer of funds Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-140, transferring funds in the amount of $38 within the Parks Department Budget for purchase of small tools." Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment, MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of Resolution 78-140, transferring monies in the amount of $38 for purchase of small tools within the Parks Department Budget. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 0-11: Resolution 78-141, award of petroleum products Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-141 by title only. "A resolution for awarding Petroleum Products to various companies as listed in the resolution". Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment. City Manager requested that Council add gear lube at $ .370/pound under award to Chevron USA, Inc. , , MOTION: _i Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of Resolution 78-141, award of petroleum products to those companies listed within the resolution including the award of gear tube at $.379/pound to Chevron USA, Inc. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 0-12: Discussion - opening to entry of Beaver Creek Subdivision City Manager Wise reported that the City had received correspondence from the Borough in which the Borough advises that State Division of lands would like a recommendation concerning the open to entry of Beaver Creek Subdivision at the intersection of Kenai Spur and Beaver Loop, City Manager Wise stated he would like to see the City's entitlement settled first and would prefer that no State lands be disposed of until the City's request has been satisfied. MOTION: Councilman Amarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the City of Kenai hereby opposes opening of entry to Beaver Creek Subdivision at this period of time and the City Manager is authorized to notify the Borough accordingly. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 4 1-IB: Sheffield House - claims for damages City Nobler Wise reported that the City had received a claim from the Sheffield House for damages incurred because of the water/sewer problems incurred by the i 0 i AUGUST 10, 1978, Page Nine hotel which they allege the City is now responsible for -- Mr. Wise further reported that he had responded to Mr. Sheffield's letter advising that the request would be presented for Council review but Administration would not ask for action at this time but would prepare a full report for presentation at the September 20th meeting, Council so concurred. 0-14: Discussion - renegotiation requests by Cason, Peninsula Clarion 0 Thompson Mr. Schloreth advised that the City had received a letter from the attorney representing the above lessees and Mr. Schlereth stated he would like to prepare a written opinion for presentation to the Council and would suggest that the matter be taken up later on In the meeting, 0-15-- Pay estimate - Rockford Corporation Mr. Wise stated that this was the final billing from Rockford and they have asked for the retainage figure to be reduced to approximately 2%. Mr. Wise stated he would recommend coreplying with their request as he felt the 2% retainage was more than adequate. MOTION: Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Aber, for approval of payment in the amount of $82,320.48 to Rockford Corporation for work performed on the Water Tank 0 Project, Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, H, REPORTS H U City Manager's Report (a) Mr. Wise reported that the data on the Moose Range burn was available at City Hall. (b) The City has also received a request from a citizen that the street in front of Pt. Kenay be paved. (c) Mr. Wise reported that the quote for appraisal of lands north of the Terminal came in at $1,200, BIOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that Council authorize the appraisal of the subject IwAs for a figure not to exceed $1,200. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. (d) Relative t9 the bluff erosion grant request - the City has been given the opportunity to rebut the rejection , r� 3 e i i I i i , 4..._....n_. , :. yr. ,� ,:r .xw.. ...,.•--17 - ---------------- -------------I ----- -- AUGUST 16, 1979, Page Ten r (e) Mr. Wise advised that a new City Engineer had boon selected and would begin work August 21st. Mr. Wise also acknowledged receipt of the letter of resignation from the Finance Director who has accepted a position as Comptroller with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Mayor O'Reilly ,publicly acknowleged that the City is pleased to see Mr. Kinney's abilities are being recognized and the City of Kenai owes Ross Kinney a great deal of gratitude. (f) Forest Drive - Bluff Area -- Mr. Carmen Gintoli, local architect, advised Council that he and Craig Froas and Phil Bryson had mot with representatives of Carr-Gottstoin and have developed a conceptual plan. Mr. Gintoli outlined the proposed development plan and reported that Carr-Gottstein have indicated a willingness to aid in the costs incurred in the project. Mr. Gintoll stated he would make a preliminary design and cost estimate to be presented to Council for consideration. 11-2: City Attorney's Report None H-3: Mayor's Report Mayor O'Reilly reported that a letter had been received from Polar Airways which will be presented to Council at the next meeting. However, Mayor O'Reilly advised that Polar will be applying for a permit for commuter service to Kenai and have support from the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and would request consideration of support from the Councils of Soldotna and Kenai. Councilman Ambarian stated that in the past the City of Kenai has indicated support in concurring with lease of terminal space as proposed by Polar. Mayor O'Reilly reported that the Recreation Commission nominees have not all responded, however, will have ratification at the next meeting of Council. i Mayor O'Reilly advised that a meeting of the Council, Planning Commission members and Greater Kenai Chamber Board of Directors has been scheduled for 7: 30 p.m., August 30th atthe � public Safety Building to discuss matters of interest to all relative to the City of Kenai. N-4: City Clerk's Report i None i 11-5: Finance Director's Report i i None H-6: Planning a zoning commission Report Councilwoman Glick reported that C112M Hill had developed a manual on "Offshore J Oil Development in Lowor Cook Inlet" and a copy of the report will soon be available at City Hall. Also, Councilwoman Glick requested Council concurrence and direction from Council in that the Planning Commission had passed a resolution declaring that the assistance of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department is both solicited and desired by the City of Kenai, a I i AUGUST 10, 1978, Page Eleven MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the Council of the City of Kenai hereby declares that the assistance of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department and staff is both solicited and desired by the City of Kenai, Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, H-7: Assembly Report Mayor O'Reilly reported that a docks and harbor study is to be conducted by a team of consultants and it was determined that a committee would be selected from the Assembly to assist in the study rather than appointments by the Borough Mayor, Mayor O'Reilly stated he was opposed to selection of the committee as any member of the Assembly would be eligible to participate on the committee; however, he felt the Borough Mayor should appoint individuals who would provide expertise and would enable the committee to contain a broader source of talent. Council so concurred with Mayor O'Reilly and the Mayor would return to the Assembly with his suggestion for reconsideration of the matter. 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None EXECUTIVE SESSION "MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the Kenai City'Council adjourn to private chambers for the purpose of an executive session to discuss lease rate negotiations and the meet raeent letter from EPA relative to the City's fine of which these matters may have an affect on the financial status of the City of Kenai. Councilman Whelan stated that he felt going into an executive session at this time was in advance of the need relative to the lease rate negotiations, Councilman Ambarian stated that considering the fact that the matter has been discussed at two Council meetings and a work session, he would support the executive session as being warranted at this time. v Ji r QUESTION, Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Whelan voting no. RECONVENE MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, authorizing the City Attorney to send a letter to the attorney for the lessees which are subject to astagotiatim -- The letter is to state that the Council will meet with the lessees and their attorney at a Special Meeting on August 24, 1978 at 7: 00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building to hear the individual lessee's objections to the appraisal of their subject property. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, authorizing the City Attorney to respond to EPA's most recent settlement proposing the terms most recently submittod by the City oW, in addition, the settlement offer to be adjusted to $5,000. Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1: 10 a.m. Respectfully submitted# ue