2023-08-03 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
August 3, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on August 3, 2023, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough
Manager Aimee Williams, E&F Director Dave Conrad, Finance Director Dora Cross,
Assessor/Interim CDD Director Seema Garoutte, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Assistant
Clerk Irene Arellano.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Major David Davis of the Salvation Army.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Arndt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we
acknowledge the 10 tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture
that enriches our community to this day.
4. ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Scott Arndt, Assembly Member Joseph Delgado, Jared Griffin,
Ryan Sharratt, Geoffrey Smith, and James Turner.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
SMILEY moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. `APPROVAL OF MINUTES (APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2023, and July 22, 2023 (Continuation)
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Chris Paulson
• Dora Cross, Finance Director
• Seema Garoutte, Assessor/Interim CDD Director
• Carlene McChesney
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly member Griffin reported on his last attendance to the Health and
Facilities Advisory Board and gave updates on the following: PKIMC & KCHC
Space Planning Analysis, MRI Module, and Air Handling Unit. He looked forward
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to getting the final report on the space planning analysis that is expected to come
out in September.
• Assembly member Delgado gave an update on his visit to Ouzinkie last week
noting that he was able to participate in gathering edible plants and making
salves that are going to be distributed to elders.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 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
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2023-18.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing none, Mayor Arndt
closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Delgado,
Griffin, Sharratt, Smiley, Smith, and Turner.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Borough Manager Williams provided a manager's report, and it was included in the
meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR — None.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2022-40A Amending Contract No. FY2022-40 Borough Clerk
Employment Agreement
SMILEY moved to approve Contract No. FY2022-40A amending Contract No.
FY2022-40 Borough Clerk Employment Agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Sharratt, Smiley, Smith, Turner, and Delgado.
2. Contract No. FY2023-41 Property Assessment Taxation Software To Tyler
Technologies, Inc.
SMILEY moved to authorize the Manager to award Contract No. FY2023-41
Property Assessment Taxation Software To Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the
amount of $998,425.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Delgado, and Griffin.
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3. Contract No. FY2024-07 Approval Of Landfill Fire Alarm And Sprinkler
Deficiency Repairs And Replacements By Taylor Fire Protection
SMILEY moved to authorize the Manager to award Contract No. FY2024-07
Landfill Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Deficiency Repairs and Replacements by
Taylor Fire Protection in an amount not to exceed $19,569.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Smith, Turner, Delgado, Griffin, and Sharratt.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS —None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2024-05 Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island Borough
Adopting Proposed Changes To The Kodiak Island Borough Salary Schedules
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-05 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smith,
Turner, Delgado, Griffin, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS —None.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Smith thanked the staff members for the effort and work they
do.
• Assembly Member Ryan Sharratt would like to see some work on strategic
planning.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 pm.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borough Clerk
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