General Meeting Minutes 9-8-2005

Minutes for the City Council General Meeting

September 8, 2005

Call to Order 7:02 PM

Roll Call    

Ken Klawunder

Becky King

Wayne Howell- Running Meeting in Mayor Marchbanks Absence

Tim Gibson

Martha Romero

Kim Heacox

Approval of Minutes: The minutes were approved as amended.

Public Comment on non-Agenda Items (Public Comment Limited to 3 minutes)

Judy Brakel: Stated that she was concerned about the halibut fisheries in Icy Straits.  She requested that the council re-vote on Resolution 2005-11. 

Wayne asked for clarification on why she wanted the resolution re-voted upon.

     Tim stated that he was still against an IFQ program for Sport fishermen.

Kim asked if we could designate the next work session to this issue and re-vote on this resolution.

Wayne said no because we cannot make decisions at a work session. Wayne also stated that we need to pass a resolution stating what the council’s position on such contentious issues should be.

Wayne and the council agreed that we need to discuss this issue at the next work session.

Bruce Paige: Explained to the council that the GCN has found someone for the automatic billing service for internet service payment.  The committee decided between the two companies who put in bids. Exempla will take over this service.  He requested that the council make a motion to approve the committee’s decision.

     Wayne asked if there were any comments.  Wayne asked for a motion.  Ken made a motion to accept the GCN Committees decision to accept Exempla’s bid for the internet billing service. The motion passed 6/0.

     Bruce also mentioned that the GCN is interested in the decommissioned FAA radio tower for Broadband internet service transmitters.  Bruce wanted council approval and support with a letter. 

     Wayne stated that he would like Bruce to give the contact information for the FAA letter to the clerk.

     Wayne asked for a motion to give council support to the letter to the FAA.  Ken made the motion.  Motion passed 6/0 

Publish:

Ø                  Ordinance No. 2005-05

          AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GUSTAVUS PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006

     Public Comment:

     Paul Berry explained the changes to the budget for the DRC.  The operating budget needed to be changed because of the addition of grant funds for employee training. 

     The capitol budget was changed to accommodate the omission of the bathroom project and water treatment project and the addition of plantings to screen the operation and installation of end walls on the Quonset hut.  He stated that it was an error to budget only $500 for the bathroom project and $700 for the water system.  He also stated that the $700.00 would be for the addition of end walls to the Quonset hut.

Ordinances for Public Hearing

Ø      Ordinance       No. 2005-03

          AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GUSTAVUS AMENDING SECTION 2.40.150 (E) Committees

                   Public Comment: (limited to 3 minutes per person) No Public Comment.

                   Assembly Action: Wayne asked for a motion to pass the                           ordinance and Tim made a motion to adopt.  Motion Passed 6/0.  

Ø      Ordinance No. 2005-04

          AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF GUSTAVUS PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

                   Public Comment: (limited to 3 minutes per person) No public comment

                   Assembly Action: Wayne asked for a motion to pass and Martha made the motion.  Motion passed 6/0.

Resolutions for Public Hearing

Ø                  Resolution 2005-17

          AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GUSTAVUS THAT SUPPORTS CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BOAT LAUNCH RAMP AND RAMP BARGE FACILITY IN THE SALMON RIVER

          Public Comment: (limited to 3 minutes per person) No public comment

          Assembly Action: Wayne asked for a motion to pass the resolution and Becky made the motion to pass.  Motion to pass passed 6/0.

Unfinished Business    

Ø                  Council Approval of the Small Municipality Energy Assistance Grant Payment Distribution Schedule for City Services

                   Wayne explained what the grant was for and how we came up with the distribution of funds.

                   Wayne asked for a motion to adopt the payment schedule.  Martha made the motion to adopt.  Motion passed 6/0

Ø                  Preschool Closure Fund Monies ($5,348.36) will be transferred to the Gustavus School.

          Wayne explained that we had to give the money to a non-profit organization.  Since no other suggestions were received as to what should be done with the money, the City will give   the money to the Gustavus School.

                   Wayne asked for a motion to transfer the funds.  Tim asked that we earmark the funds for travel because the school has no money for travel this year.  Wayne asked for a motion to earmark the funds for travel.  Becky asked if it would be better to let the school decide where the funds go.  Wayne asked for a motion to amend the motion to earmark the funds for travel.  Ken made the motion to amend the previous motion.  Tim disagreed with the motion to amendment and stuck with his previous motion.  Wayne asked that the council vote on the motion to amend.  Motion passed 5/1.  Then Wayne asked for a motion to pass the motion to amend the decision to allocate funds from the preschool closure                     fund to the Gustavus School’s discretionary fund.  Motion passed 6/0.

New Business

Ø                  The Gustavus City Council is working on a Dock Ordinance with DOT.  The Gustavus Dock will be managed by the City of Gustavus upon adoption of a Facilities Use Ordinance.  The Gustavus City Council will begin immediately drafting this ordinance.  Comment on this issue can be directed in written format to the Clerk’s Office or via e-mail (clerk@gustavus.ak.gov). 

     Wayne explained that we are investigating these matters because the misuse of that facility and lack of management nearly prevented the fuel barge from accessing the dock.  There has also been a disregard for fair use and space on the float facility at the Gustavus Dock.  These issues have escalated to the point where the city thinks they need to do something.  Wayne invited the public to direct comments to the clerk. 

Ken explained these issues further.     

Committee Reports

Council Comments

Ø                  Council Comment on Speeding on Gustavus Roads

          Wayne commented that the speeding on the well maintained Wilson/Rink Creek Road is getting out of hand.  He urged the public to please slow down.

          Discussion on this issue followed.

                        Tim commented on the issue of trash left from freight at the boat harbor and burning trash in public places.

                        Wayne asked that the clerk put on the agenda for the work session the drafting of a letter to the public about trash in public places and burning.

Ø                  Council Comment on Resolution 2005-11 Opposing IFQs for Sport Fishermen.

          Council Discussion on this topic followed.

          It was requested that the clerk e-mail the resolution for the   council to review.

          Tim asked that we hold a special meeting to address this issue. 

          Martha made a motion that the city council send a letter to the NPMFC stating that the council is reconsidering their position as stated in Resolution 2005-11.  Motion tied 3/3.  Motion voided due to tie.

          Tim made a motion that we put the decision to write the letter to the NPMFC aside until the next work session on the 15^th of September.  Motion passed 5/1

Adjournment  8:44 PM