2024-06-27 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
June 27, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on June 27, 2024, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough
Manager Aimee Williams, Engineering and Facilities Director Dave Conrad, Assessing Director
Seema Garoutte, Community Development Christopher French, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier,
and Assistant Clerk Irene Arellano.
1. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Assessing Director Seema Garoutte.
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 Members Jared Griffin, Larry LeDoux, 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. Special Meeting Minutes Of May 30, 2024, And Regular Meeting Minutes Of
June 6, 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
• Toby Sullivan spoke under citizen's comments.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation To Tessa Davis, PLAN 2045 Logo Design Contest Winner
Mayor Arndt presented Tessa Davis the PLAN 2045 Logo Design Contest
award.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2024-02A An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak
Island Borough Amending Ordinance No. FY2024-02, Fiscal Year 2024 Budget,
By Amending Budgets To Account For Various Revenues That Are Over Budget,
Providing For Additional Expenditures, And Moving Funds Between Projects
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-02A.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, Mayor Arndt
closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, 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 encouraged everyone to have a fun and safe 41h of July celebration.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2024-38 Approval For Elevator Maintenance Service With Otis
Elevator Company At Kodiak Fisheries Research Center
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to award Contract No.
FY2024-38 to Otis Elevator Co. for Elevator Maintenance Service at the Kodiak
Fisheries Research Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Griffin.
2. Contract No. FY2025-02 Animal Control Contract Between The Kodiak Island
Borough And The City of Kodiak For July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 For The
Amount of $154,430 For Year One And $156,930 For Year Two
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to sign Contract No. FY2025-
02 with the City of Kodiak for Animal Control services for July 1, 2024, to June
30, 2026, for the amount of $154,430 for year one and $156,930 for year two.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Turner, Whiteside, Griffin, and LeDoux.
3. Contract No. FY2025-03 Building Inspection Program Memorandum Of
Agreement Between The Kodiak Island Borough And The City of Kodiak For
Fiscal Year 2025 To Fiscal Year 2029
SMILEY moved to authorize the Manager to sign Contract No. FY2025-03
Building Inspection Program Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Kodiak
for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2029.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Whiteside, Griffin, LeDoux, and Smiley.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2024-22 Authorizing The Disposal Of Borough Land To The
Kodiak Electric Association For The Purpose Of A Utility Right -Of -Way And
Easement
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-22.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Griffin, LeDoux, Smiley, and Turner.
2. Resolution No. FY2025-02 Re -Establishing The Fees Of The Kodiak Island
Borough
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2025-02.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION — None.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointments To The Borough Lands Committee Of
Mr. Corey Gronn and Mr. Dave Townsend
SMILEY moved to confirm the following Mayoral appointments:
• Mr. Corey Gronn to the Borough Lands Committee Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Act Corporations seat.
• Dave Townsend to the Borough Lands Committee At Large seat.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Griffin.
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15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS — None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
June 27, 2024
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borough
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