2019-10-03 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
October 3, 2019
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on October 3, 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, Andy Schroeder, Scott
Smiley, and James Turner. Also present were Borough Manager Michael Powers, Borough
Clerk Tara Welinsky and Deputy Clerk Alise Rice.
ARNDT moved to excuse Assembly member Kavanaugh, Assembly member Skinner, and
Assembly member Symmons due to personal leave.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
ARNDT moved to approve the agenda and the consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2019 and Special Meeting Minutes of September
23, 2019 were approved under consent agenda.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Dave Davis
• Howard Rue, Bayside Fire Department
• Kent Cross
• Pat Holms
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rohrer proclaimed the Month of October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Kodiak Island Women's Resource and Crisis
Center was Outreach Advocate, Ellamy Tiller.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly member Turner reported on current events from the Community Advisory
Board meeting and the Consolidation Committee.
• Assembly member Smiley reported on the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. FY2019-20 Amending Chapters 17.160 KIBC (Accessory Buildings and
Accessory Dwelling Units), And Related Chapters 17.65 KIBC (RR - Rural Residential
District) and 17.70 KIBC (RR1 - Rural Residential One District) To Change Permitted Uses,
Conditional Uses and Development Standards Related to Parking and Size Limit.
SCHROEDER moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2019-20.
Mayor Rohrer opened the public hearing.
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Joe Chaulkin — Letter read by the Clerk
• Mark Anderson — Letter read by the Clerk
• Bill Oliver — Letter read by the Clerk
• James and Jennifer Graham — Letter read
by the Clerk
• Angela Graham — Letter read by the Clerk
• Kimberly Martin — Letter read by the Clerk
• Ronald Painter — Letter read by the Clerk
• Wayne A. Cobb — Letter read by the Clerk
• Louise Cobb — Letter read by the Clerk
• Wendell Wilmoth — Letter read by the Clerk
• Sherry Wilmoth — Letter read by the Clerk
• Charley Wilmoth — Letter ready by the Clerk
• Pat Holmes
• Jenny Shank
• Nick Szabo
• Duane Dvorak
• Matt Novello
• Robert Tucker
• Maria Painter
• Mike Martin
• Mike Martin
• Kent Cross
• Sean Cleary
• Enrique Perez
• Jeff Stewart
Mayor Rohrer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
TURNER moved to amend the motion to take RR (Rural Residential) and RR1 (Rural Resident
One Family) back to what they currently are in code today.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Arndt, Schroeder,
Smiley, and Turner.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
Schroeder, Smiley, Turner, and Arndt.
2. Ordinance No. FY2020-04 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island Borough
Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.35 Real
Property Tax, Section 3.35.030 Real And Personal Property Exempted From Taxation.
At 7:56 p.m. Mayor Rohrer called for a short minute break.
At 8:08 p.m. Mayor Rohrer reconvened the meeting.
ARNDT moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2020-04.
Mayor Rohrer opened the public hearing.
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Seeing and hearing none, Mayor Rohrer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Schroeder, Smiley, Turner, and
Arndt.
3. Ordinance FY2020-06 To Amend KIBC 17.10.030 Comprehensive Plan To Include The
City Of Kodiak Near Island Development Plan - Concept A, Minimum Development.
ARNDT moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2020-06.
Mayor Rohrer opened the public hearing.
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Ray Jean Blashka
• Charles Jameson
• Kent Cross
• Mike Williams
Mayor Rohrer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Turner, Arndt, and
Schroeder.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Michael Powers reported on the following:
• Met with Providence Hospital to discuss the long term facility lease, Medicaid services,
capital issues related to the Medicare audit, fuel tank project, drill work on the wall, and
their priority projects.
• Met with Kodiak Island Sportsmen's Association (KISA) representatives to review location
of the pistol range cover, beginning construction, and clearing for parking.
• Referred several inquires about non-operative vehicles to the appropriate department.
• Worked with Acting Director for Community Development, Erin Welty, in regard to a staff
disciplinary issue.
• Assisted staff with Janel Day's (KIB GIS Analyst) letter of resignation.
• Interviews for the Environmental Specialist position were conducted, and additional
candidate interviews were scheduled.
• Reviewed potential for changing staffing and reviewed current applicants for the Revenue
Accountant position.
• Worked on ways to potentially address the school bond debt.
• Presented at the Rural Forum.
• Traveling during the month of October for Manager/Superintendent Conference,
International City County Managers Association Conference, and six days of personal
leave. Darning the month of November I have medical leave.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Borough Mayor Rohrer reported on the following:
• Recognized the Clerks for a great job on the Elections.
• Attended the Cliff Point open house.
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• City of Old Harbor has reached out to the Borough and the School District, they are
interested in using the school building space for public meetings and public events.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Contracts
1. Contract No. FY2020-07 Approval of 1 -Year Contract with Matson Navigation
Company of Alaska, Inc. for Metals Processing and Hauling.
ARNDT moved to approve Contract No. FY -2020-07.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner, Arndt, Schroeder, and
Smiley.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. FY2020-11 Granting A Nonexclusive Easement For Access, Both To
Ingress And Egress, For Vehicular And Pedestrian Traffic, And In Favor Of Peggy J.
Purdy And Any Successors And Assignees Upon The Property Described In Exhibit
"A" For The Benefit Of Lot 4, Block 8, Monashka Bay Subdivision And Any Future
Subdivisions Of That Parcel.
ARNDT moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2020-11.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Arndt, Schroeder, Smiley, and
Turner.
C. Ordinances For Introduction
1. Ordinance No. FY2020-01A Amending Ordinance No. FY2020-01, Fiscal Year 2020
Budget, By Amending Budgets To Account For Various Revenues That Are Over
Budget, Providing For Additional Expenditures And Moving Funds Between Projects.
ARNDT moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2020-01A to public hearing at the next regular
meeting of the Assembly on October 17, 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Schroeder, Smiley, Turner, and
Arndt.
2. Ordinance No. FY2020-10 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title
3 Revenue And Finance Chapter 3.05 Fiscal Policy Section 3.05.080 Reserve
Policies.
ARNDT moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2020-10 to public hearing at the next regular
meeting of the Assembly on October 17, 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOULSY: Smiley, Turner, Arndt, and
Schroeder.
D. Other Items
1. Support Letter For Funding From Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Trustee Council For
Antone Larson Bay/Sharatin Bay Project - The Great Lands Trust.
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SCHROEDER moved to approve Support Letter for Funding.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner, Arndt, Schroeder, and
Smiley.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens' comments:
• Chief Rue, Bayside Fire Department
• Kent Cross
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly member Arndt spoke about the Great Lands Trust letter and congratulated the new
members of the Assembly and School Board.
Assembly member Smiley spoke about the School Board, Assembly, and Mayoral race results.
Assembly member Schroeder remarked about the ADU ordinance and how development and
recreation can co -exist. He also congratulated the newly elected members.
Assembly member Turner had no comment.
Announcements
The next Assembly work session is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in
the School District Conference Room. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Thursday,
October 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
ARNDT moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
This meeting was adjourned a 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST: J�
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Tara Welirisky, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough
October 3, 2019
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Daniel A. Rohrer, Mayor
Approved on:
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