General Meeting Minutes 1-12-2006
January 12, 2006
Call To Order 7:00pm
Roll Call:
Kim Heacox
Wayne Howell
Sandy Marchbanks
Becky King
Martha Romero
Ken Klawunder (By Phone)
Sandy notifies that there are some additions to the agenda. (Resolution 2005-18)
Sandy reads minutes. Wayne amends minutes to read:
1). Dealing with the road contract that Sandy didn't vote due to a possible conflict of interest.
2). Lou's suggestion was to pursue one light at the end of the dock.
3). Kim ? (Didn't get this)
Minutes approved as amended 6/0.
Public Comment on Non Agenda Items:
Chad Soiseth:
Read a statement concerning water quality issues. He is working with the school and three students with the testing of ground water. He is asking the residents of Gustavus to help with water testing by sharing the results of any testing that they have performed in the past. He is going to send out a letter to all residents to ask them to voluntarily have their water tested and share those results for base line information. Kim Heacox is going to work with the Chad with the letter. Water testing can be done through Analytical Testing in Juneau for the cost of $55.00- $200.00.
Aimee Youmans:
Read two letters in reference to the package liquor store issue. One letter was from Carole Baker and one was from Aimee. See attached letters.
Melanie Heacox:
Wanted the community to know of all the hard work that had been done in the last ten years by Fawn Bauer. Melanie was speaking for the Clinic board in thanking Fawn publicly and presenting her with flowers.
Sandy Schroth:
Presented information on starting the process of getting together a Planning Commission and Platting Authority. She explained her personal problems of having to go through all the steps required with the State of Alaska and the Department of Resources. This process would under the Land Selection Committee and have to go through the Planning Strategic Committee. Sandy said she would be willing to be in charge of any action needed.
Sandy Schroth was asked by the council if she could come to the work session on the 19th, she said she would be there.
Heidi Robichaud: (Letter and grant form attached)
Announced that a Community Prevention Grant (DJJ) was available and that she is willing to do the work involved in the process. The form for the grant needed to fill out and sent in on January 13, 2006. No commitment is needed till February. That will give the council the time to research and find out if we qualify and if even this is a grant we want to apply for. Heidi said she will do all the work involved because it is a required project in getting her Masters in Social Work.
Wayne was encouraged by the talk of mental health issues.
Sandy made the motion to fill out the forms. The motion passed. (Roll Call Vote)
Resolutions for public hearing
Ordinance 2006-6
Library Non-Code Ordinance changing Library schedule. A change was to take off the Saturday schedule (they are already open then). This is for a two-month period. This ordinance being read tonight will be put to vote at the February general meeting.
2006-01 Resolution for prioritizing sites within the City for location of a new powerhouse for Gustavus Electric Company.
Wayne made motion to pass this resolution. Motion was passed 6/0. (Roll Call Vote)
2006-02 Resolution for support of a grant from the Denali Commission to purchase equipment and the construction of infrastructure to deal with storage, shipping and recycling.
Ken had concerns about the funds coming from the Denali Commission; Kim notified us that there would be no conflict between the funds for DRC and the Falls Creek hydroproject. Ken also wanted to make sure that this had been processed through the Planning Committee and Kim assured us that this grant has their blessings.
Wayne wanted to know if any matching funds were required. Kim wasn't sure. There were some other questions but Kim couldn't answer those. Wayne made a motion that this resolution be tabled till the work session by which time there would be some communication with Paul Berry. Motion passed unanimously. (Roll Call Vote)
Unfinished Business:
Presentation of the Road Maintenance RFQ to the City Council by the Gustavus Road Committee, Kim Ney. (File attached)
Council acknowledged the Road Maintenance Committee for all the hard work involved in the new RFQ's and specs.
The committee came to the conclusion of an emergency is when the emergency vehicles are not able to get through.
Wayne made a motion to table looking into the RFQ's and specs for a special meeting at the work session on January 19, 2006. Motion passed 6/0. (Roll Call Vote)
New Business:
Fawn Bauer presented a request for financial assistance for the clinic. (Budget Schedule Attached)
The Clinic is proposing the Clinic provide 24 hour 7 days a week service for five months beginning in late April through September. Fawn answered questions presented to her by the council. Fawn was asked to be at the work session on January 19, 2006.
Wayne commended Fawn of the work of the budget for those five months; it is a great place to start.
Committee Reports:
GCN: No One to Report
Marine Facilities: (Minutes from last meeting attached)
Lou reported of the progress on the Dock and Harbor facilities. Also spoke on the progress on the Ordinance that was being worked on. Spoke of the MOU with DOT in the state of Alaska and on a federal level.
There was a need to amend the original permit with DNR, Brady Scott to include all 24 acres. Also mentioned about the aspect of volunteer cleaning of the harbor area.
Ken brought it to Lou's attention about the difference between public and charitable lands and Municipal Entitlements. Public and Charitable lands can not be profitable and Municipal Entitlements can be for profit.
Strategic Planning Committee: No One to Report
Council Comments:
The GER Board has had changes. Tom Berner being a paid employee of the City is no longer on the board. Board additions are Corey Child, Chuck Young, and Victoria Bennett. GER is going through changes, trying to get people more involved. Get more training. Tom has ordered new training videos. Boy Scouts are getting involved by getting all equipment organized and cataloged.
Package Liquor Store will be addressed at the February 9, 2006 meeting. An explanation of how the vote will take place was discussed.
Becky asked that Tom Berner be at work session on January 19, 2006 to address the Clinic request of financial help.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:57.
Council came out of Executive Session at 9:28
Wayne made a motion to rehire Lexa Meyer and change her from probationary to regular employee and as we are working on personnel procedures and pay structure, when these pay structures are in place, Lexa will be entitled to a pay raise retroactive back to October 2005. Motion passed unanimously. (Roll Call Vote)
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
