2023-12-21 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
December 21, 2023
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on December 21, 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 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 James Turner, Steve Ames, Jared
Griffin, Bo Whiteside, Ryan Sharratt, and Scott Smiley.
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. Special Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2023, and Regular Meeting Minutes of
November 16, 2023.
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS —None.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
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.
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12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
The Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
15. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2020-08C Amending Contract No. FY2020-08 Agreement For
Lobbying Services Between The Kodiak Island Borough And Hickey And
Associates
SMILEY moved to authorize the manager to sign Contract No. FY2020-08C
amendment to Contract No. FY2020-08 for lobbying services between the
Kodiak Island Borough and Hickey and Associates.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Ames, Griffin,
Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside (AYES); Sharratt (NO)
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2023-20A Amending Resolution No. FY2023-20 To Extend
The Sunset Date Of The Health Facilities Advisory Board (HFAB) To June 30,
2025
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2023-20A.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Ames.
2. Resolution No. FY2024-13 Adopting An Alternative Allocation Method For The
FY24 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program And Certifying That This
Allocation Method Fairly Represents The Distribution Of Significant Effects Of
Fisheries Business Activity In FMA 13: Kodiak Area
SMILEY Moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-13.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2024-04 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules
Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking
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SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-04 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Smiley, Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
2. Ordinance No. FY2024-11 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel,
Chapter 100 Boards, Committees, And Commissions Section 2.100.040
Qualifications To Allow Residents To Serve On Various Boards, Committees,
And Commissions
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-11 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS - None.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Brian Himelbloom
• Dora Cross, Finance Director
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Il • Assembly Member Turner had no comment.
• Assembly Member Ames had no comment.
• Assembly Member Griffin noted that there are many streets in Service Area No.
1 missing street signs. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.
• Assembly Member Whiteside thanked Manager Williams and Mr. Himelbloom
for the information they provided to the Assembly regarding strategic planning.
He also wished everyone Happy Holidays. He appreciated Borough Manager
Aimee Williams and Assessor Seema Garoutte for the information they provided
him over the week regarding bed tax .
17. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
December 21, 2023
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, Borough Cl rk
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