2024-03-07 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
March 7, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on March 7, 2024, 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, Acting Clerk Lina Cruz, and Acting
Deputy 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, Larry LeDoux, Ryan
Sharratt, Scott Smiley, James Turner, and Bo Whiteside.
SMILEY moved to excuse Assembly member Griffin who is attending the Southwest
Alaska Municipal Conference in Anchorage, Alaska.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Ames, LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, and Whiteside (AYES); Turner (NO)
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 February 15 and Special Meeting Minutes of
February 29, 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen comments:
• Seema Garoutte, Assessor • Nicholas Hoffman
• Daniel Rohrer • Heather Johnson
• Cort Neff • Peter Thompson
• Shawn Olsen • Danae McKinney
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• Robert Higgs
• Dave Hilty
• Alexus Kwachka
• Misty Lee
• Randy Ensign
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Hailey Ivanoff
• Sylvia Kavanaugh
• Stephen Faust
• Luvonne Shields -Chaco
• Yung Kiely
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. FY2024-12 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 3 Revenue And Finance,
Chapter 3.35 Real Property Tax, Section 3.35.050 Board Of Equalization
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-12.
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: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Ames.
2. Ordinance No. FY2024-14 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Amending The Kodiak Island Borough Personnel Rules And
Regulations To Add A Travel Policy
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-14.
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: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and LeDoux.
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 reported on his recent attendance to NACo Conference, federal lobbying,
and AML travel.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
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14.A. CONTRACTS
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2024-17 A Resolution Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Supporting The Pacific Seafood Processors Associations' Efforts To
Improve Competitiveness And Resilience Of The Alaska Seafood Industry
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-17.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION —None.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS — None.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen comments:
• Patrick O'Donnell
• Stephen Faust
• Ron Kavanaugh
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Turner had no comments.
• Assembly Member Ames appreciated the people who came in and expressed
their opinions.
• Assembly Member Whiteside congratulated Borough Assessor Seema Garoutte
for attaining her certification level. He thanked Borough ManagerAimee Williams
for continuing to explore and identify cost efficient solutions to the problems that
the Borough is experiencing. He also thanked everyone who came and made
public comments.
• Assembly Member LeDoux thanked those who commented and he recognized
Assembly Member Turner for the tremendous work he does on the budget. He
thanked Borough Assessor Seema Garoutte for the work she does.
He emphasized the cost of living in Kodiak and the challenges that the
community faces.
• Assembly Member Smiley had no comments.
• Assembly Member Sharratt congratulated Borough Assessor Seema on
reaching her certification level 5. He encouraged everyone to run for the
assembly. He emphasized that no idea should be marginalized, and everything
should be discussed on the table. He thanked those who gave public testimony.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Litigation Update Regarding Kodiak Area Native Association v. Kodiak Island
Borough, Case No. 3 KO-21-57CI
SMILEY moved to convene into executive session under the authority of KIBC.
2.30.030 (F)(1)(a) to discuss pending litigation to which the Borough is a party
and to provide direction to the Borough Manager regarding that litigation.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, LeDoux, and Smiley (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
SMILEY moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly, Manager, Assessor, and Acting
Borough Clerk into executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
After the vote, Mayor Arndt recessed the regular meeting and convened the
executive session at 8:48 p.m.
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Arndt reconvened the regular
meeting at 9:28 p.m. and announced no action was taken as a result of the
executive session.
B. Litigation Update And Discussion Regarding Claims Filed By Rebecca Nelson
Against The Kodiak Island Borough And Bayside Fire Department
SMILEY moved to convene into executive session to provide an update on the
litigation filed by Rebecca Nelson against the Kodiak Island Borough. This
matter qualifies for executive session per KIBC 2.30.030 (F)(1)(b) as a matter
that the immediate public knowledge would tend to affect adversely the finances
of the borough.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Whiteside,
Ames, LeDoux, Smiley, and Turner (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
SMILEY moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly, Assembly, Borough Manager,
and Acting Borough Clerk into executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
After the vote, Mayor Arndt recessed the regular meeting and convened the
executive session at 9:30 p.m.
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Arndt reconvened the regular
meeting at 9:41 p.m. and announced no action was taken as a result of the
executive session.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borough
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