2023-11-16 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
November 16, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on November 16, 2023, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Community Development Director Chris French, E&F
Director Dave Conrad, Deputy Borough Clerk Lina Cruz, 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 Steve Ames, Ryan Sharratt, Scott
Smiley, James Turner, and Bo Whiteside.
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 November 2, 2023
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Dave Conrad, Engineering and Facilities Director spoke under citizen's comments.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Borough Manager Williams reported on the recent Southwest Alaska Municipal
Conference (SWAMC) meeting and announced that Assembly Member Griffin will be
the new Kodiak Island Borough representative. He will be attending the SWAMC Board
of Directors Retreat in Anchorage after the Alaska Municipal League Annual
Conference.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2024-08 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Amending Kodiak Island Borough Title 15 Buildings And Construction,
Chapter 40 Building And Lot Numbering, Section 15.40.080 Procedure For
Addressing Newly Created Lots
SMILEY to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-08.
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: Ames,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside.
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 wished everybody a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS — None.
14.6. RESOLUTIONS —None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION — None.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For
The Approval From 35% Design Status To 65% Design Of Air Handling Unit Fan
Wall At A Cost Of $38,000
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to reimburse Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center for the authorization for design services from 35%
to 65% for the Air Handling Unit Fan Wall in the amount of $38,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Ames.
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2. Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For
Payment For The Design Of Automatic Transfer Switches To 35% At A Cost Of
$45,033
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to reimburse Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center for the purchase of the design services for the
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) in the amount of $45,033.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Sharratt.
3. Approval Of Reimbursement To Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center For
Payment For The Design Of Chiller Replacement To 65% At A Cost Of $187,824
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to reimburse Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center for the purchase of the design services for the
Chiller Replacement in the amount of $187,824.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO ONE: Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, and Smiley (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
4. Approval Of The Parks and Recreation Committee By -Laws
SMILEY moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee by-laws as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Ames, Sharratt, Smiley, and Turner.
5. Approval Of The Amendments To The Solid Waste Advisory Board's By -Laws
SMILEY moved to approve the amendments to the Solid Waste Advisory
Board's By -Laws as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Turner wished Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier a happy
birthday.
• Assembly Member Ames had no comment.
• Assembly Member Whiteside congratulated the Finance Department on their
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from
the Government Finance Officers Association. He also congratulated the Landfill
Crew and support staff on their very high rating achievement during the
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inspection from the Alaska Department of Conservation and thanked them for
their hard work.
• Assembly Member Smiley echoed Assembly Member Whiteside's remarks for
both the Finance Department and the Engineering and Facilities Department for
their success.
• Assembly Member Sharratt expressed his appreciation to the United States
Coast Guard for their services and gave his gratitude specifically to team Sitka
during the search and rescue recent events on Red Island, Juneau, Alaska. He
gave a shout out to the Wounded Warriors who were here in town. He mentioned
he would like to see progress in the Borough professional project management
office including inspections of facilities and movement in the rural and remote
representatives' position. Lastly, he mentioned he would like to see the rural
communities take a proactive approach in their own development and strategies,
especially Chiniak.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
November 16, 2023
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, Borough qlerk
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