2019-08-15 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
August 15, 2019
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on August 15, 2019, in the
Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was
called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The invocation was given by Major David Davis of the Salvation Army. Mayor Rohrer led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Dan Rohrer, Assembly members Scott Arndt, Julie Kavanaugh, Rebecca
Skinner, Scott Smiley, Dennis Symmons, and James Turner. Also present were Borough Manager
Michael Powers, Borough Clerk Tara Welinsky, and Assistant Clerk Lina Cruz.
KAVANAUGH moved to excuse Assembly member Schroeder who was absent due to personal
leave.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TIED THREE TO THREE: Kavanaugh, Skinner, and Smiley
(AYES); Arndt, Symmons, and Turner (NOES), Mayor Rohrer broke the tie and voted in favor of
passing.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
SKINNER moved to approve the agenda and the consent agenda with the change to move the
approval of change order No. 2 Amending Contract FY2018-28 from under Other Items to
Contracts as noted by the Mayor.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2019 were approved under consent agenda.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens' comments:
• Major Davis
• Diane Murphy
• Paul VanDyke
• Les Seaton
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation Of FY2019 Year End Budget Vs. Actual Results - Dora Cross, Finance
Director.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Arndt spoke about his recent travel to Soldotna for the Alaska Municipal League
Conference (AML).
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
• Gave an update on Providence Hospital fuel spill, a temporary tank has been moved into
place and is in use. Also met with ADEC regarding the spill and reviewed efforts and plans.
• The Middle Bay/Lake Orbin culvert has been installed and has resolved the dust issues.
• Staff has been working with the bond counsel and the State of Alaska in regard to the Long
Term Care Center.
• Staff will be doing more "project study reports" in conjunction with projects on the School
CIP in order to increase our chances of funding.
• August 22 and 23, 20191 will be out of the office, Mr. Dave Conrad will be in charge.
• October 18 to October 23, 2019 1 will be attending the International City/County Managers
Association Annual Conference.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
• Met with Great Land Trust and discussed current actives and potential projects.
• Invited Chief Rue from Bayside Fire Department to the dais to speak on current burn bans.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Contracts
1. Contract No. FY2020-02 Bayside Fire Department Paving Project.
SKINNER moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No. FY2020-02 with
Brechan Construction, LLC for an amount not to exceed $59,850.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Kavanaugh, Skinner, Smiley,
Symmons, Turner, and Arndt.
2. Approval Of Change Order No. 2 Amending Contract FY2018-28 Architectural And
Engineering Services Term Contract For Design For The Providence Kodiak Island
Medical Center Retaining Wall Project.
SKINNER moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 amending
contract FY2018-28 with Jensen Yorba Wall Inc. of Juneau Alaska, in an amount not to exceed
$84,143 dollars.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Skinner, Smiley, Symmons, Turner,
Arndt, and Kavanaugh.
Resolutions
None.
Ordinances For Introduction
1. Ordinance No. FY2020-02 Amending Various Chapters of Title 16 Subdivision.
ARNDT moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2020-02 to public hearing at the regular meeting of
the Assembly on October 17, 2019.
SKINNER moved to amend the main motion to advance Ordinance No. FY2020-02 to public
hearing at the regular meeting of September 19, 2019,
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND OCTOBER 17, 2019 TO SEPTEMER 19, 2019
TIED THREE TO THREE: Turner, Kavanaugh, and Skinner (AYES); Smiley, Symmons, and Arndt
(NOES); Mayor Rohrer broke the tie and voted in favor of passing.
TURNER moved to strike lines 796 through 832.
SKINNER moved to amend the amendment to only strike lines 809 through 832.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO AMEND 796 THROUGH 832 TO 809 THROUGH 832
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Symmons, Turner, Arndt, Kavanaugh, Skinner, and Smiley.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO STRIKE LINES 809 THROUGH 832 CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Turner, Arndt, Kavanaugh, Skinner, Smiley, and Symmons.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE TO PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 19,
2019 CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Arndt, Kavanagh, Skinner, Smiley, Turner (AYES); Symmons
(NO).
Clerks Note: Mayor Rohrer call for a five minute break
2. Ordinance No. FY2020-05 Establishing a Research Court Apartments Enterprise Fund
(Formerly Known As Kodiak Fisheries Research Center (KFRC Dorms).
ARNDT moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2020-05 to public hearing at the next regular meeting
of the Assembly on September 5, 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Kavanaugh, Skinner, Smiley,
Symmons, Turner, and Arndt.
Other Items
1. Confirmation Of The Mayoral Appointments Of The Members Of The Consolidation
Committee.
SKINNER moved to confirm the mayoral appointments to the Consolidation Committee.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Skinner, Smiley, Symmons, Turner,
and Kavanaugh (AYES); Arndt (NO).
2. Confirmation Of The Mayoral Appointment To The City Seat On The Planning And
Zoning Commission (Mr. Duane Dvorak).
SKINNER moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Mr. Duane Dvorak to the city seat on the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Symmons, Turner, Arndt,
Kavanaugh, and Skinner.
3. Confirmation Of The Mayoral Appointment To The Borough Seat On The Planning And
Zoning Commission (Mr. Matthew Novello).
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ARNDT moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Mr. Matthew Novello to the Borough seat
on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Symmons, Turner, Arndt,
Kavanaugh, Skinner, and Smiley.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens' comments:
• Dave Conrad
ASSEMBLY MEMBER'S COMMENTS
Assembly Member Smiley thanked everyone for a good meeting.
Assembly Member Arndt had no comment.
Assembly Member Kavanaugh reminded everyone about the upcoming rodeo and encouraged
people to bring in their crafts and other homemade or homegrown items.
Assembly Member Symmons thanked the assembly for their respect of one another and Assembly
member Arndt for attending AML conference.
Assembly Member Skinner addressed the poor sound quality of microphones and apologized if it
was coming through on the radio. Spoke about assembly member absences and how the current
Borough code reads. Spoke on Write In Declaration of Candidacy campaigns.
Assembly Member Turner gave a fishing update.
Announcements
The next Assembly work session is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the
School District Conference Room. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September
5, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
ARNDT moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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