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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-05 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http:/ /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A -1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A -2. Roll Call There were present: Mayor Pat Porter, Joe Moore, Robert Molloy, Terry Bookey, Brian Gabriel, Vice Mayor Mike Boyle, and Ryan Marquis, comprising a quorum of the Council. Student Representative Daly was present. A -3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A -4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Duane Bannock, 253 Wilson, Soldotna -- Spoke regarding the Spruce Bark Beetle Mitigation Project, noting the program was nearing completion with the Borough wide reforestation. Bannock reviewed a project he was working on with the City Manager on acreage owned by the City off Redoubt Avenue, where KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 2 a contractor would fell and limb trees and make the wood available through a borough wide firewood project. Moore asked where access to the property would be. Bannock replied he was not sure yet, but believed off California Street would be the best place. Moore asked how much wood would be created. Bannock replied approximately 400 cord of wood. Gabriel asked how much wood would be logged off. Bannock replied approximately 70% of the spruce would be removed. Bookey asked how many past projects had been completed Bannock replied this would be the eleventh. Bookey asked if there had been any issues that led to litigation. Bannock replied there had been no claims and that staff was always onsite to help alleviate problems. Molloy asked if the focus was on removal of dead wood. Bannock replied yes. Molloy asked if trees other than spruce were cut. Bannock replied sometimes other trees were removed, for sure dead trees. Gabriel thanked Bannock for the presentation and asked if there would be a buffer left near residential areas. Bannock replied there could be a buffer left, but that it was desirable to remove all dead trees, especially those close to homes in the area. A majority of the Council agreed to have Bannock work with Administration to go forward with the project. Bob Peters, Old Town -- Congratulated the election winners and reported on the Friends of the Library fundraiser, October 28 and 29, noting he had tickets available to purchase. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS D -1. Ordinance No. 2584 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $21,300 in the General Fund -- Non - Departmental for a National Historic Preservation Act Grant Provided to the City for Planning Preservation Activity at the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old Town, Kenai. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 3 MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2584 -2011 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Marquis gave a brief history of the project and noted concern that the money would be used for items other than previously discussed. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -2. Ordinance No. 2585 -2011 -- Adopting Updated Zoning and Land Use Maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2585 -2011 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Molloy noted the changes were updates due to two zoning changes within the past year. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -3. Resolution No. 2011 -70 -- Authorizing the Purchase of Airport Snow Removal Equipment for the Total Amount of $814,600 Utilizing the State of Alaska Cooperative Fleet Purchasing Program MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2011 -70 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Bookey asked if the replaced item would be surplused. Airport Manager Bondurant replied yes. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM E: MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 4 E -1. *Regular Meeting of September 7, 2011 E -2. *Regular Meeting of September 21, 2011 E -3. *Work Session Notes of September 27, 2011 All were approved by approval of the consent agenda. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS G -1. Bills to be Ratified. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. VOTE: G -2. MOTION: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. G -3. Approval Item -- Legal Counsel for Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to authorize the City Manager to approve legal counsel for the Planning and Zoning Commission on an as needed basis. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion. Marquis noted the Council would look at the issue again after the November Planning training in Fairbanks. Molloy agreed with Marquis and noted requests should go through the City Attorney's office if needed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 5 Moore reported this request would show Council support for the commission. Molloy suggested training for commissioners. VOTE: Student Representative Daly voted NO. Council Members voting YES: Moore Council Members voting NO: Marquis, Molloy, Boyle, Porter, Gabriel, Bookey VOTE: MOTION FAILED. G -4. Approval Item -- Expenditure for Items Related to Clerk Retirement. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve $1161.66 for items related to the City Clerk's retirement and Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion. Marquis noted the Council did not approve purchase orders less than $15,000 and felt the motion was not necessary. Molloy agreed with Marquis. Gabriel noted given the controversy and lack of communication, the motion would legitimize the expenses. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Marquis MOVED to postpone the original motion indefinitely and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: Student Representative Daly voted YES. Council Members voting YES: Marquis, Molloy, Boyle, Bookey Council Members voting NO: Porter, Moore, Gabriel VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: MOTION PASSED. ITEM II: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 6 H -1. Council on Aging -- Molloy reported the next meeting would be October 13, 2011. H -2. Airport Commission -- Marquis reported the next meeting would be October 13, 2011. H..3. Harbor Commission -- Gabriel reported the next meeting would be October 10, 2011. Library Commission -- Marquis reviewed the October 4 meeting, noting work on the meeting room policy and Capital Improvement Project list. H -5. Parks and Recreation Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting would be October 6, 2011. H-6. Planning and Zoning Commission -- Molloy reviewed the minutes of the September 28 meeting included in the packet and noted there would be a work session at 5:30 on October 12, followed by a meeting at 7:00 and another work session after if necessary. 14-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees H -7 -a. Beautification Committee -- Porter reported the next meeting would be October 11, 2011. H -7 -b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. H -7 -c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No report. H -7 -d. Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau -- Porter reported on an upcoming art show. H -7 -e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils -- No report. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported attending the following events: • O'Reilly's Auto Parts store opening • Chamber fundraiser -- Lumberjack Jam • Kenai River Marathon -- almost 200 runners participated. Porter reported she would be introducing an ordinance to allow for business to continue during election time; noted individual council photographs could be taken for $30 to $50 each; she would be financing a scholarship with her husband for a graduating senior at Kenai Central High School; and, noted the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 7 Senior Center would hold a Christmas garage sale and was looking for donations. ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS J -1. City Manager -- Acting City Manager Eubank reported City Manager Koch would be back late Friday. Moore asked for information on the letter included in the packet. Eubank did not have information and referred to City Planner Kebschull. Kebschull noted the letter was regarding city owned property and the Administration was recommending preserving the land Marquis asked how the buyer wanted to use the property. Kebschull reported development for the family. J -2. City Attorney -- Stearns had no report. J -3. City Clerk -- Deputy City Clerk reported the election process had run smoothly and reminded the council of the work session and special meeting on October 7, 2011. ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT K -1. Citizens Comments Dorothy Gray, 51910 Arness Road -- Ms. Gray thanked the council for their support of the Russian Orthodox Church, noting approximately 10,000 visitors signed the guest book in the past year and the need for a fire suppression system and theft protection. Gray noted the Church would be applying for a Tier lI grant from the Rasmuson Foundation for exterior renovation and chapel repairs. Tim Navarre, 10767 Kenai Spur Highway -- Mr. Navarre thanked Moore for requesting legal counsel for the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting he hoped for better communication in the future and possible joint meetings for discussion between the two bodies. K -2. Council Comments Boyle congratulated Tim Navarre on being elected to Council. Molloy thanked Moore for his service on the Council and welcomed back Boyle. Marquis congratulated Boyle and Navarre, and thanked Moore for his work on the Council. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2011 PAGE 8 Daly reported on sporting events and the Pennies for Patients campaign at Kenai Central High School. Bookey welcomed back Boyle, congratulated Navarre and Moore, and noted the Fire Station doors had been painted. Gabriel welcomed back Boyle, congratulated Navarre, thanked Moore and wished him good luck. Gabriel thanked Bannock for his presentation. Moore thanked the council for their kind comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- discussing pending litigation of which immediate knowledge would have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City and to give direction to the City Attorney regarding the handling of a specific legal matter -- Tammy Spillman v. City of Kenai, Superior Court Case No. 3KN -11- 00693 CI. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to convene into Executive Session and requested the City Attorney and Acting City Manager attend. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK: 8:13 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:26 P.M. Council Member Bookey reported the Council met in Executive Session and gave direction to the City Attorney and Acting City Manager. ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:27 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk `paR:f`li'tal m" 'w_