2023-07-22 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
July 22, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on July 22, 2023, which
was a continuation of the July 20, 2023 Regular Meeting, in the Assembly Chambers. The
meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. Staff present were Borough Manager Aimee Williams,
CDD Acting Director Seema Garoutte, E&F Director Dave Conrad, and Borough Clerk Nova M.
Javier.
1. ROLL CALL
Present were Deputy Presiding Officer Scott Smiley, Assembly Members Joseph
Delgado, Jared Griffin, Larry LeDoux, Ryan Sharratt, and James Turner.
The following were the remaining items from the July 20, 2023, Regular Meeting:
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2024-03 Allocating Fiscal Year 2024 Kodiak Island Borough
Nonprofit Funding
Clerk's Note: There were two motions that were on the floor: The main motion
and an amendment made by Assembly Member Smiley.
DELGADO moved to amend the amendment by changing the following
amounts: KANA — 0; Alutiiq Museum - $4,675; Native Village of Afognak -
$4,675; and Native Village of Port Lions - $4,675.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Delgado, Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley (AYES); Turner (NO).
GRIFFIN moved to amend the amendment by transferring $5,000 from the UAF
Kodiak Seafood & Marine Science Center to the Kodiak College.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin, LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Delgado.
TURNER moved to amend the amendment by substitution of the version he
proposed.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION FAILED THREE TO THREE: Delgado,
Sharratt, and Smiley (NOES); Griffin, LeDoux, and Turner (AYES).
SMILEY moved to amend the amendment by transferring $1,000 from the
Kodiak College to the Chiniak Public Library.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO TWO: Sharratt, Smiley,
Delgado, and Griffin (AYES); LeDoux and Turner (NOES).
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GRIFFIN called for the question (close the debate)
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Delgado, Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, and Turner (AYES); Smiley (NO).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL AMENDMENT (SMILEY'S
AMENDMENT) CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt,
and Smiley (AYES); Turner (NO).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED FIVE TO
ONE: Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley (AYES); Turner (NO).
2. Resolution No. FY2024-04 Authorizing The Manager To Execute A Grant
Agreement With The Department Of Commerce, Community, And Economic
Development Legislative Grant For The Purpose of Repair And Replacement Of
Playground Equipment At The Sargent Creek Park
GRIFFIN moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-04.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Delgado,
Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Turner.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2023-18 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 1
General Provisions Chapter 1.20 General Penalty Section 1.20.050 Fine
Schedule Setting Out Penalties In The Minor Offense Fine Schedule; And
Amending Title 8 Health And Safety Chapter 8.20 Littering Section 8.20.010
Unlawful Acts Regarding Littering And Improper Disposal Of Waste
LEDOUX moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2023-18 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Delgado.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
Declaring A Retail Business Representative Seat Vacant On The Solid Waste
Advisory Board (Mr. Robert Williams)
LEDOUX moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Robert Williams
effective June 30, 2023, and direct the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy
per Borough code.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Delgado, and Griffin.
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2. Declaring A Seat Vacant On The Parks And Recreation Committee (Mr.
Benjamin Vincent)
LEDOUX moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Benjamin Vincent
effective June 26, 2023, and direct the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy
per Borough code.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Delgado, Griffin, and LeDoux
3. Approval Of A Letter Of Support For The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory
Council (CIRCAC) Recertification Application
LEDOUX Moved to approve a letter of support for the Cook Inlet Regional
Citizens Advisory Council recertification application.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Turner, Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Carlene McChesney
• Kim Sibrel
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly member Turner had no comments.
• Assembly member Delgado thanked the staff. He spoke on the importance of
running for office. He hoped to see Kodiak employers supporting those who wish
to run for office. He wishes to see diversity on the Assembly.
• Assembly member Griffin echoed comments about the importance of running for
office. He spoke about pedestrian safety during emergencies and the
downgrading of tsunami warning. He welcomed Bayside Fire Chief Ellis to
Kodiak. He would like to see an increase of the allotment to the nonprofit. He
advocated that the Assembly consider the toll on staff members about recessing
or calling for meetings on the weekends.
• Assembly member LeDoux advocated reviewing the EMS plan and also a review
of what worked and what did not work for the COVID related emergency. He
hoped the City and the Borough could come together and have these
discussions including the tsunami protocols. He also wishes for the assembly to
discuss senior exemptions.
• Assembly member Sharratt thanked Borough staff for attending the Saturday
meeting and he specially thanked E&F Director Conrad and CDD Director
Garoutte. He expressed his condolences to the families of Mr. Walter Sargent
and Ms. Vanessa McCormick. He announced and invited everyone to the Kodiak
Armory Facility Renaming event on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
• Assembly member Smiley felt it was important for the Assembly to spend the
time discussing the nonprofits as it showed that the Assembly takes
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responsibility in spending the taxpayer's money. He also appreciated the staff
for all the work that they do. He encouraged diversity on the Assembly.
17. ADJOURNMENT
GRIFFIN moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
July 22, 2023
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