2023-10-05 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
October 5, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on October 5, 2023, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough
Manager Aimee Williams, Assessor Seema Garoutte, Finance Director Dora Cross, Borough
Clerk Nova M. Javier. and Assistant Clerk Irene Arellano.
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, Geoff Smith, Ryan Sharratt, and Scott Smiley.
SMILEY moved to excuse Assembly Member Turner due to medical reasons.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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
A. Special Meeting Minutes Of September 14, 2023 And Regular Meeting Minutes
Of September 21, 2023
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Dora Cross, Finance Director
• Dan Rohrer
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring Filipino American National History Month
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Mayor Arndt proclaimed the month of October as Filipino American National
History Month and urging all citizens to participate in the festivities celebrating
the rich heritage and traditions of the Philippine Islands. Kodiak Fil-Am President
Mark Vizcocho will be receiving the proclamation.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Mayor Arndt provided a report on the Joint Building Code Review Committee
between the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Island Borough meeting on October 4,
2023. The committee started reviewing the different building codes the State of
Alaska has adopted.
10. PUBLIC HEARING — None.
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 met with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
Conservation District Official and offered funding to the Kodiak Fisheries
Research Center Receptionist position to help keep the touch tank open.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. FY2024-08 Approving The Assembly Meeting Calendar For The
Year 2024
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-08.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Delgado,
Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Smith.
B. Resolution No. FY2024-10 Designating The Temporary Administrative Official
During The Absence Of The Borough Manager
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-10.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, Smith, and Delgado.
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14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
A. Ordinance No. FY2024-06 Amending the Kodiak Island Borough Personnel
Rules and Regulations
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-06 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Smith, Delgado, and Griffin.
B. Ordinance No. FY2024-07 Reestablishing Boards, Committees, And
Commissions As Established In The Kodiak Island Borough Code Of
Ordinances Title 2 Administration And Personnel Chapter 2.100 Boards,
Committees, And Commissions
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-07 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Smith, Delgado, Griffin, and LeDoux.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
A. Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Parks And Recreation Committee
Of Mr. Pisa Faumui
SMILEY moved to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Pisa Faumui to the
Parks And Recreation Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Smith, Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
B. Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Monashka Bay Road Service
Area Of Mr. Thomas Lance
SMILEY moved to confirm the Assembly appointment of Mr. Thomas Lance to
the Monashka Bay Road Service Area for a term to expire October 31, 2025.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smith,
Delgado, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Carlene McChesney spoke under citizen's comments.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly member Delgado remembered hometown and stressed the
importance of knowledge of the past that needs to be passed on to the future.
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He advocated for Native people and natives of any country to run for boards and
committees.
• Assembly member Griffin thanked everyone in the community who voted, and
he also thanked the election workers, clerks, and the canvassing board. He
encouraged the Assembly Members to use NAC resources which focus on
housing affordable housing and PILT.
• Assembly member Smith thanked the Clerk's office staff and the election
workers. He appreciated the effort and time for running a successful election.
• Assembly member LeDoux thanked the Borough Clerk and praised her
management of the elections. He also thanked the election workers and
appreciated Mr. Vizcocho's comments. He mentioned the indigenous people
and his reasons for liking Kodiak. He also thanked the Borough Manager for the
job she is doing.
• Assembly member Smiley thanked the people that ran for office. One of his
household members ran for office and he mentioned it was incredibly humbling.
He said hats off to everyone that ran for office.
• Assembly Member Sharratt gave his deepest condolences to Major Dave Davis
for his recent loss, he announced Lola Davis' services at the Salvation Army. He
congratulated the entire Filipino American community for the Proclamation
Declaring Filipino American National History Month and would love to see these
proclamations displayed with pride in the Borough building. He also thanked
Pastor Pisa and Tom Lance for steeping up to serve on the boards and
commissions. Lastly, he thanked the election workers and appreciated everyone
for being upbeat and positive during the election process.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
October 5, 2023
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borougf Clerk
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