2023-09-07 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
September 7, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on September 7, 2023, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Assistant Clerk Irene
Arellano.
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, and James Turner.
SMILEY moved to excuse Assembly Member Geoff Smith who was absent due to
personal leave.
ROLL CALL VOTE CARRIED FOUR TO TWO: Delgado, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley
(AYES), Griffin, and Turner (NOES)
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 17, 2023
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
Carlene McChesney spoke under citizens comments.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring September 18-22, 2023, Adult Education And Family
Literacy Week
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Mayor Arndt proclaimed September 18-22, 2023, as Kodiak Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week and encouraged all residents to become familiar with the
services and benefits offered by the Adult Education and Literacy programs in
Kodiak, Alaska and to support and participate in these programs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2023-19 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Section
17.175.050, Off Street Parking - Location
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2023-19.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Delgado.
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
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2022-26C, Change Order No. 3, Authorization For The North
Star Siding And Windows Project With Wolverine Supply
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2022-26C, Change Order No. 3, for the North Star Siding and Windows
Project with Wolverine Supply to change the Final Completion Date.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO TWO: LeDoux,
Smiley, Delgado, and Griffin (AYES), Sharratt and Turner (NOES)
2. Contract No. FY2023-47A, Change Order No. 1, Authorizing The Peterson
Elementary Roof Replacement Project With Friend Contractors, LLC
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2023-47A, Change Order No. 1, for the Peterson Elementary Roof
Replacement Project with Friend Contractors, LLC to change the completion
date.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO THREE: Smiley,
Delgado, and Griffin (AYES); LeDoux, Sharratt, and Turner (NOES). Mayor
Arndt's vote broke the tie.
3. Contract No. FY2024-12, Authorize Purchase Of MicroC From Environmental
Operating Solutions, Inc.
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2024-12 for the purchase of MicroC from Environmental Operating Solutions,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $46,240.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Turner, Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2024-05 A Joint Resolution Of The Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly And City Council Appointing Two Members To The Kodiak Fisheries
Development Association's Board Of Directors
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-05.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly Member Sharratt expressed support to the Borough working on a strategic
plan. He wanted to see the Borough hire a project management officer.
Assembly member Smiley thanked the Borough Clerk for the voter's pamphlet.
Assembly Member Delgado had no comments.
Assembly Member Griffin announced that the Chamber of Commerce and KMXT will
host a Candidate's Forum for the upcoming municipal election. He is excited to see that
in -person American citizenship classes are being offered again. He looked forward to
the downtown block party.
Assembly Member LeDoux would like to see the Borough establish a complaint
procedure/protocol to address citizens concerns. He also thanked the Clerk for the
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voter's pamphlet. He asked for a report on the status of the proposed Sargent Creek
Park.
Assembly member Turner wished Assembly member Griffin a Happy Birthday!
TURNER moved to convene into executive session to discuss strategy regarding the
Kodiak Area Native Association v. Kodiak Island Borough litigation.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION FAILED FIVE TO ONE: Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux.
Sharratt, and Smiley (NOES); Turner (YES)
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
September 7, 2023
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Nova M. Javier, Borough
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