2014-09-04 Regular Meeting KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on September 4, 2014, in
the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
The invocation was given by Major Michael Bates of the Salvation Army. Mayor Friend led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerrol Friend, Assembly members Tuck Bonney, Aaron Griffin, Dave
Kaplan, Chris Lynch, Frank Peterson Jr., and Mel Stephens. Also present were Borough
Manager Bud Cassidy, Clerk Nova Javier, and Assistant Clerk Angela MacKenzie.
KAPLAN moved to excuse Assembly member Carol Austerman who was absent due to
personal leave.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
PETERSON moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ma APPROVAL OF MINUTES
t Special meeting minutes of May 29, 2014 and August 14, 2014 and the regular meeting
v. minutes of July 17, 2014, were approved under the consent agenda.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Friend proclaimed September 81" through 141', 2014 as "Suicide Prevention Week" and
urged Kodiakians to learn how they can help — because "Suicide Prevention Is Everyone's
Business."
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Cassidy reported on the following:
Meeting with Representative Don Young.
• The Manager and Assembly member Peterson attended the United States Coast
Guard ground breaking ceremony for twenty new USCG housing units.
• Met with State Department representatives about the Arctic Council meeting in Alaska.
• Met with the two borough volunteer fire departments, discussed the possibility of one
chief for both departments.
Manager would be out of town on personal leave October 3-14, 2014.
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MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Friend reminded everyone school was in session and to be watchful of students.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Contracts
1. Contract No. FY2015-07 Aerial Imagery Acquisition.
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Manager to execute Contract No. FY2015-07 with Kodiak
Mapping of Kodiak, Alaska for Aerial Imagery Acquisition in an amount not to exceed $97,930.
The contract was for the acquisition of aerial imagery for the areas of Akhiok, Old Harbor,
Ouzinkie, Salonie Creek, and the Afognak Island Area (including Shuyak Island). Those areas
were targeted for collection during the current year as outlined in the GIS Strategic Plan and the
Imagery Acquisition Plan.
Imagery in the GIS system was used on a daily basis by the Borough to create digital, hard
copy, and online maps to support zoning, engineering, emergency planning, land use analysis,
property addressing, and assessment efforts of all the Borough departments. By collecting
designated areas of the Borough each year, the imagery acquisition schedule maintained an
even budget, ensured adequate and accurate coverage, and supported the efforts of the
Assessing Department as they schedule their remote assessment trips.
This year's collection would be cost shared with other organizations, including U.S. Fish &
Wildlife, Afognak Native Corporation, and the forestry companies working on Afognak Island.
Those organizations would contribute $8,451.28 towards the acquisition.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Griffin, Kaplan, Lynch,
Peterson, and Stephens.
2. Contract No. FY2015-14 Approval of the Expenditure Request for the Scheduled Baler
Maintenance.
LYNCH moved to authorize the Manager to execute Contract No. 2015-14, a purchase order
with Pioneer Supply Inc. for parts associated with the rebuild of the landfill baler in an amount
not to exceed $54,947.
The actual baler machine was routinely rebuilt approximately every two years. This was done in
stages - one portion done one year and the other done the second year. This was the second
year of the process. During the rebuilding process garbage was not baled but loose filled into
the landfill. The cost of rebuilding the baler was approximately $100,000. The amount was
budgeted with half in each year. Parts and metal were purchased in the first year with the
gatherer ram parts purchased the second year. The gatherer ram was the moving part that
compacted the bales. The gatherer ram itself was worn beyond repair. The costs associated
with that rebuild were budgeted and paid for out of the landfill enterprise fund. This year the
expense of the new gatherer ram was more than budgeted. The additional cost beyond the
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budgeted amount would be taken out of the unused portion of the salary from the environmental
specialist position.
°"°"`..`..'°. The Borough's baler was made by Harris. Pioneer Supply, Inc. was the exclusive authorized
distributor for the State of Alaska providing all parts, equipment, and service for the State. The
Borough had used Pioneer Supply for baler parts for many rebuilds in previous years. The
purchase would be a sole source purchase.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin, Kaplan, Lynch, Peterson,
Stephens, and Bonney.
Resolutions
1. Resolution No. FY2015-06 Urging The Alaska Energy Authority and Alaska State
Legislature to Award Grant Funding for Kodiak Electric Association's Upper Hidden Basin
Diversion Project.
PETERSON moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2015-06.
The Upper Hidden Basin Diversion Project was a technically and economically feasible project
that Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (KEA) was able to complete and operate for the long-term
benefit of the Kodiak community. Adding hydropower resources to Terror Lake through the
development of a new hydropower diversion in the Upper Hidden Basin watershed would
enhance the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Facility's ability to meet future electrical load in Kodiak
with renewable power.
The final design and permitting of Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.'s Upper Hidden Basin
' Diversion Project was in need of capital project funding; therefore, KEA was submitting a grant
application to the Alaska Energy Authority for Renewable Energy Funds with hopes to include
the resolution in the grant application as documentation of community support for the project.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Kaplan, Lynch, Peterson,
Stephens, Bonney„ and Griffin.
2. Resolution No, FY2015-07 Reappointing a Member to the Kodiak Fisheries Development
Association (Albert Schmeil). This item was approved under the consent agenda.
The Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak jointly designated the Kodiak Fisheries
Development Association (KFDA) as the eligible crab community entity (ECCE). The by-laws of
the KFDA provided for appointment of Directors to the Board by the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly and the Kodiak City Council for three-year terms.
Two of the three "Joint KFDA Director's Seats" expired in July 2014. Mr. Albert Schmeil wished
to be reappointed for a seat to expire July 2017.
Ordinances for Introduction
1. Ordinance No. FY2015-03 Rezoning Lot 2, Block 3, Lakeside Subdivision From (-
Industrial Zoning District To LI-Light Industrial Zoning District (P&Z Case No. 14-018.)
LYNCH moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2015-03 in first reading to advance to public hearing
at the next regular meeting of the Assembly.
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The rezone request was initiated by the applicant to reduce setback constraints and improve the
utility of development of the parcel. The rezone to Light Industrial would also restrict the parcel
to less intensive uses that were more compatible with the nearby residentially zoned properties.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 18, 2014 and found the
request was consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2008 KIB Comprehensive Plan. The
Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Assembly approve the rezone request.
STEPHENS moved to postpone Ordinance No. FY2015-03 indefinitely.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Lynch,
Peterson, Stephens, Bonney, Griffin, and Kaplan
2. Ordinance No. FY2015-05 Rescinding Ordinance No. FY2014-20 By Amending Title 2
Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules of the Assembly, Section 2.30.080
Decorum in Debate, and Section 2.30.090 Citizens Rights.
KAPLAN moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2015-05 in first reading to advance to public hearing
at the next meeting of the Assembly.
The ordinance was requested by Assembly member Tuck Bonney to rescind Ordinance No.
FY2014-20 which was adopted on July 3, 2014.
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Kodiak Island Borough Code Section 2.30.070(N) states that the Assembly may amend, repeal,
rescind, or reconsider an ordinance by enacting another 'ordinance. It also states in KIBC
2.30.070(0) that a motion to rescind yields to all privileged, subsidiary and incidental motions
and it requires the same vote as that required to pass the previously adopted action (majority
vote). There shall be no more than one motion to rescind on a question. If the motion to rescind
passes, the question on the main motion is automatically before the assembly for further action,
including amendment.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Peterson, Stephens, Bonney,
Griffin, Kaplan, and Lynch.
Other Items
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Betty MacTavish, Dennis_Symmons, and Lisa Ziemer expressed gratitude for Ordinance No.
FY2015-05.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly member Peterson thanked Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) for their suicidea.,;,,�
prevention efforts.
Assembly member Griffin spoke on meeting Chris Aguirre, the new High School Principal and
noted his discussion about having a proactive approach in integrating higher education in the
curriculum.
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Assembly member Bonney spoke to the suicide prevention efforts and encouraged the
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community to seek help if they found themselves in that position.
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Assembly member Stephens expressed gratitude toward there being so many candidates for
Assembly seats and urged the public to vote. He also spoke to the future tasks of the Assembly
regarding a formation of a Chart Commission to look at joining together City and Borough
governments.
W Announcements
Mayor Friend announced the next Assembly work session would be held on Thursday,
September 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room. The next regular meeting was
scheduled on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
The Regular Municipal Election would be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. If voters would be
out of town on Election Day, absentee voting was available in the Borough Clerk's Office, Room
101 in the Borough building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Monday, September 22, 2014,
through Monday, October 6, 2014.
ADJOURNMENT
KAPLAN moved to adjourn the meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Stephens, Bonney, Griffin,
Kaplan, Lynch, and Peterson.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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