2023-08-17 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
August 17, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on August 17, 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, Assessor/Interim CDD
Director Seema Garoutte, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz.
1. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Major David Davis of the Salvation Army.
2. 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,
Larry LeDoux, Ryan Sharratt, Scott Smiley, 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 August 3, 2023
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Neelam Ibrahim
• David Conrad, E&F Director
• Seema Garoutte, Assessor/Interim COD Director
• Mike Milligan
• Danae McKinney
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
SMILEY moved to suspend the rules of the Assembly to take action on
Contract No. FY2024-06 Agreement Between the Kodiak Island Borough and
International Brotherhood before Item 10A, Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES CARRIED SIX
TO ONE: Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Smith (AYES);
Turner (NO).
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 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 adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-05.
SMILEY moved to amend Ordinance No. FY2024-05 by substitution with
Version 2.
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 AMENDMENT CARRIED SIX TO ONE: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Smith, Delgado, and Griffin (AYES); Turner (NO).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED SIX TO ONE:
Smiley, Smith, Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, , and Sharratt (AYES); Turner (NO).
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
Mayor Arndt spoke on his attendance to the Alaska Municipal League summer
legislative conference.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
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14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2024-10 Purchase Of A New Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic
Excavator From NC Machinery
SMILEY moved to authorize the Manager to award Contract No. FY2024-10 to
NC Machinery for the purchase of Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator in the
amount of $337,348.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smith,
Turner, Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Smiley.
2. Contract No. FY2024-06 Agreement Between the Kodiak Island Borough and
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Clerk's Note: This item was voted on before item 10A, Public Hearing
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 authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2024-06 agreement between the Kodiak Island Borough and International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
SMILEY moved to convene into executive session to discuss matters involving
negotiations with the IBEW under the authority of KIBC 2.30.030(F)(1)(d) for
the purpose of confidential communications with, and providing direction to, the
Borough's representative regarding negotiations with the IBEW.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO THREE: Griffin,
Ledoux, Sharratt, and Smiley (AYES); Smith, Turner, and Delgado (NOES).
SMILEY moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly, Borough Manager Aimee
Williams, Engineering and Facilities Director Dave Conrad, and the Borough
Clerk's staff into executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO THREE:
Smiley, Smith, Delgado, and Griffin (AYES); Sharratt, LeDoux, and Turner
(NOES).
14.B. RESOLUTIONS —None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
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Ordinance No. FY2023-19 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Section
17.175.050, Off Street Parking - Location
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2023-19 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Smith.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS — None.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Mike Milligan
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Turner spoke on the visit of the Alaska's U.S. Senate
delegation to Kodiak along with Senate Agriculture Committee Minority
Ranking Member John Boozman. He gave an update regarding the writing of
the next U.S. Farm Bill trying to incorporate fisheries nationwide in the
agricultural department, and making an office in the department of agriculture
so that there could be better funding for issues with disasters or disaster relief.
The support for the Coast Guard was also mentioned in the discussion.
• Assembly Member Delgado had no comment.
• Assembly Member Griffin thanked those who put their name in for elections
this year. He mentioned that he attended AML summer conference where
issues regarding short-term rentals especially in small coastal communities
was discussed. He looked forward to the discussions regarding this topic.
• Assembly Member Smith had no comment.
• Assembly Member LeDoux spoke on a recent complaint about refuse pick up
and he believes that the Borough assembly needs to come up with a citizen
complaint procedure. He attended a presentation with Mr. Delgado where they
had a senior official of HUD present where they discussed infrastructure. He
thanked Manager Williams, Dave Conrad, and the IBEW for the successful
completion of the Union negotiation.
• Assembly Member Smiley had no comment.
• Assembly Member Sharratt expressed sincerest appreciation to Seenia for
filling in the role of the Interim Community Davelopment Director. He really
appreciated her wearing two hats. He requested that the Parks and Recreation
Committee have a discussion on the pool improvements. He would like to
make sure that director positions are included in the compensation study.
17. ADJOURNMENT
DELGADO moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
August 17, 2023
ATTEST:
ova M. Javier, Borough Clerk
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