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May 8, 2003 Regular Meeting

APPROVED

CITY OF ANDERSON

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday May 8 2003

ANDERSON CITY HALL

 

Present:                                                                                                Staff:

Eileen Holmes, Mayor                                                         Nancy Hollis, Clerk                                             

Albert Reams                                                                       

Steve Holmes, Arrived @ 6:35

Barry Corbin

Adam J Corbin

Patricia Carlson

                                                                                                               

Absent:                                                                                  Guest:

                                                                                                Denali Borough Mayor Dave Talerico

                                                                                                Denali Borough Assembly Member Sid Michaels

                                                                                                Denali Borough Assembly Member Theresa Hall

                                                                                                Peggy Talerico

                                                                                                Mark A Ames

                                                                                                Joan Marie Buskey

                                                                                                Ann Jenkins

                                                                               

                                                                                                 

                                                                                               

 

ROLL CALL                                        The Regular Meeting of the Anderson City Council was called to order by Mayor Eileen Holmes at 6:34 PM.

 

AGENDA APPROVAL                      M/S S. P. Carlson/A. Reams moved to approve the agenda.                       

                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES                                              M/S P. Carlson/A. Reams moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2003. 

                                                                There was no further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                                                The minutes were not available for the Regular Meeting on April 3, 2003.

 

CORRESPONDENCE                        We received the following correspondence:

1)       Communication from Doug Poage concerning our Waste Water Permit

2)       Communication from Michael L Foster and Associates concerning a proposal for test wells at the Sewage Lagoon.

3)       Communication from DEC stating that we have been approved for the two mosquito spraying permits.

4)       Communications from DNR awarding us a grant for the Diversified Trails for $ 20,000.00.

5)       Communication from State Revenue Sharing setting our population at 592.

6)       Communications from Department of Administration concerning PERS Employer rate for FY04.

7)       AML Fax Alerts

8)       Denali Borough Correspondence

9)       Communication from Mark Ames concerning changing the name of Pioneer Park.

10)    Grant proposal  for the purchase of AED’s.

11)    Phone communication from Rand Bailey requesting a donation  for a special educational opportunity for his son Eric.

12)    Jim Payne called Council Person A. Reams and wanted to know what the community is doing to possibly reduce our Fire Insurance rates.               

                                                                               

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS                     Mayor Holmes received the financial reports.  Questions were raised concerning the closing of the Cable System.  We will be officially shutting down cable on June 30, 2003.  Currently we are operating with only 35 subscribers. 

 

BILLS TO BE PAID                           M/S S. S. Holmes/A. Reams moved to approve the Bills to be Paid.

Council Person A. Reams questioned the Lausen Disposal invoice.  Council S. Holmes stated that the invoice was for thawing out the clinic sewer system.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

PUBLIC ACCESS                               Denali Borough Assembly Member Theresa Hall stated that not only does she represent the City on the Borough but also serves on the Alaska Municipal League and if you have any questions or concerns please contact her.

                                                                Mark A. Ames asked for a letter of support to the Fairbanks North Star Borough to consider adding “centennial” to Pioneer Park.  He stated that Pioneer Park, also known as Alaska Land was created to honor the centennial of Alaska. 

                                                                Joan Marie Buskey was concerned about our Bill of Rights Protection under the Patriot Act.  She stated that this act severely limits our rights and encouraged everyone to contact their legislators. 

 

Denali Borough Mayor

Dave Talerico                                       Mayor Talerico stated that he is still in contact with EPA concerning the Brownsfield Restoration.  He also stated that Tri-Valley Fire Department is trying to be certified as a Fire Fighter Training Center.  Robert Schmoll from Forestry also has notified him that Anderson is now listed as critical area and has expanded our current area.  He also stated that Forestry has some surplus fire equipment and if the city would like a letter, please do not hesitate to ask him for a letter of support. 

                                                                 

               

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OLD BUSINESS                                 

 

Economic & Strategic Plan               Mayor Holmes reported on the joint meeting between ASCG and the economic committee.  A survey has been drafted and will be presented to the community.  There will be a Military Appreciation Potluck on May 13th and the city will also be presenting a flag to Lt. Col. Lollis for his contribution to our community.  Also the Economic Committee will meet with the team members from ASCG prior to the potluck @ 4:30 to discuss the economic plan.                               

 

CODE BOOK REVISION                  Clerk/Treasurer Hollis apologized for not posting the work session for tonight.  She stated that the next agenda items on the Code Book deals with the Fire and EMS Departments.  A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th @ 5:30 PM to work on those sections of the Code Book.  Mayor Holmes stated that she has drafted an ordinance concerning the EMS department and will forward that information to Council Member B. Corbin.

 

DMV AUTOMATION                         Clerk/Treasurer Hollis has been in contact with DMV and ACS representatives concerning automating DMV.   She stated that we will have to purchase a computer and printer but will receive additional revenue from our commission work.

                                                                M/S A. Reams/S. Holmes moved to proceed with entering into a contract with DMV and ACS and purchase the necessary equipment to become automated.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.       

Ordinance 03-01

Election Ordinance                             Mayor Holmes re-introduced Ordinance 03-01, Election Ordinance.  We have taken the election section out of Title 1 and created a new Title 3 Elections.   

                                                               

Ordinance 03-02

Chapter 1

Anderson Municipal Code                 Mayor Holmes introduced Ordinance 03-02 as the 4th Reading, Title 1 of the City of Anderson Municipal Code.

 

Land Ownership                                 

Records/Abandoned Properties        Clerk/Treasurer Hollis stated that she has contacted one individual concerning abandoned properties.  Council Person B. Corbin stated that the building only was donated to the Fire Department, not the land.  He stated that between Golden Valley Electric and EPA they are unable to use the building for fire training.  The city clerk wrote a letter to the landowner for clarification.  She stated that she is still trying to contact the other landowners.  Council Person B. Corbin stated that he had seen a letter that was drafted between Former Mayor Karen Shields and owner, Rita Morris and he stated that he will try and locate the letter.

 

 

Resolution 03-24

Public Records                                    M/S S. Holmes/A. Corbin moved to approve Resolution 03-24, Public Records Retention schedule.  Mayor Holmes stated that this resolution was drafted from the Clerk’s manual and will set policies for retention and destruction of city records.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 03-22

Exchange of Municipal

Entitlement lands within the

Denali Borough for the

Expansion of the Sewage Lagoon      M/S P. Carlson/A. Reams moved to approve Resolution 03-23 Exchange of Municipal land within Denali Borough for the expansion of the sewage lagoon.  This resolution gives authority to the Mayor to enter into a discussion with the Denali Borough Mayor to exchange up to 150 acres of municipal entitlement land.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Public Sale                                           Mayor Holmes stated that she would like to have a public sale to sell our surplus equipment.  It was suggested that we have the sale during the Bluegrass Festival by sealed bid.  Inventories are due in the clerk’s office by June 15th.  Bid openings would be held at our last August meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Resolution 03-23                                

FY02 Certified Financial

Statement                                              M/S P. Carlson/S. Holmes moved to approve Resolution 03-23 FY02 Certified Financial Statement.  No further discussion.  Motion passed unanimously.    

 

Dog Problems                                      Mayor Holmes explained that we have received two complaints for dog problems.  She stated that these incidents are incurring between neighbors and the State Troopers have been notified twice.  The complaint letters were read.  The council would like to review the ordinance on dogs and revise the penalties at our next meeting.  Letters will be sent to both parties concerning their complaints.

 

Clean Up Day                                        Mayor Holmes stated that we need to set a day for clean up of our town.  The council felt that it is great that Good Sam Club donates their time to clean up our town, but embarrasses council members that we have non-residents cleaning our town.  Highway cleanup is scheduled for May 17th and the Good Sam Club Clean up Day is on May 24th.   Mayor Talerico stated that garbage collected in the yellow bags would be accepted free of charge at the Borough Landfill.  Clean up day was scheduled for May 17th. 

                                                               

Ordinance 03-03

FY03 Budget Amendment                  Mayor Holmes introduced Ordinance 03-03 FY03 Budget Amendment.  Clerk/Treasurer Hollis stated she discussed with Department Heads on future expenditures for the remainder of this year.   This amendment is based upon her best estimate of these expenditures and future revenue due the city for this fiscal year.  She stated that we are currently estimated to be in the deficit of approximately $ 4,000.00.  Council Member A. Reams stated that he felt his budget needed additional monies for testing.  The council reviewed the amended budget. 

 

Ordinance 03-04

FY04 Budget                                        Mayor Holmes introduced Ordinance 03-04 FY04 Budget.  Clerk/Treasurer Hollis stated that she inserted figures based upon last year's numbers and that this is a draft budget.  A budget work session is scheduled for June 5th @ 5:00. 

 

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS              

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS                               Council Person A. Corbin reported that Mr. Griggs is working on the dump truck. 

 

CABLE TV                                           Council Person M. Reams stated that Cable TV would be discontinued as of June 30th.

                                                               

PUBLIC SAFETY                                Council Person B. Corbin reported that our Physician Sponsor is leaving the state.  He stated we are not required to have a Physician Sponsor since we do not have currently any EMT III's.  He stated that the Fire Chief appointed Donna Bailey as the EMS Director.  He indicated that Terry Wilkes is no longer certified as an EMT.            We have several resignations from the EMT's; they are Jolene Fournier, Corey  Leff, and Joel Werre.  New recruitment is needed.  He reported that he is unsure whether the current situation of Clear responding to Anderson's emergencies will continue under the new commander.  He informed the council of an equipment violation. 

 

Administration                                    Mayor Holmes reported that MTA is currently trying to see what the interest is in the community for DSL.  She also stated that Cindy Trytko has submitted a letter for appointment to the Denali Borough Assembly.

                                                                               

ADJOURMENT                                   M/S Carlson/A. Corbin to adjourn the meeting @ 9:20 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                _______________________________

                                                                                                Eileen Holmes,  Mayor

 

 

A.T.T.E.S.T

 

 

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Nancy E Hollis, City Clerk

 

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