2024-09-05 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
September 5, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on September 5, 2024, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz.
1. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Cadet Joe Duran 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 Members Steve Ames, Jared Griffin, 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 THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. 'APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Toby Sullivan
• Sue Jeffrey
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring September 16-20, 2024, Kodiak Adult Education And
Family Literacy Week
Mayor Arndt proclaimed September 16-20, 2024, as Kodiak Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week encouraging all residents to become familiar with the
services and benefits offered by the Adult Education and Literacy programs in
Kodiak, Alaska and to support and participate in these programs. Ms. Linda
Himelbloom received the proclamation from Mayor Arndt.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) Presentation
Sue Saupe, CIRCAC Director of Science and Research, gave a presentation on
the current activities of the Cook Inlet Regional Advisory Council.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. FY2025-06, Amending Various Sections In Title 2 Administration
And Personnel And Title 3 Revenue And Finance In Order To Clarify The
Interpretation Of The Two -Thirds Vote Of The Governing Body
SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2025-06.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no comments, he
closed the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
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.
Assembly member Ames arrived at 7:10 p.m. and participated in the meeting.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2025-05, Agreement For The Provision Of Destination
Marketing And Tourism Development Program With Kodiak Island Convention
and Visitors Bureau (Discover Kodiak)
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to sign Contract No. FY2025-
05 agreement for the provision of Destination Marketing and Tourism
Development program with Kodiak Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Discover Kodiak).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
2. Contract No. FY2025-22, Baler Floor Overlay Replacement By RAM
Enterprises, Inc. In The Amount Of $207,896.23
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SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to award Contract No.
FY2025-22 to RAM Enterprises, Inc. for the baler floor overlay replacement in
the amount of $207,896.23.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Turner, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Sharratt.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2023-03D, Amending The Kodiak Island Borough Records
Retention Schedule and Central Filing System To Reflect Amendments To The
Data Processing Series and Eliminating The Childcare Assistance Office Series
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2023-03D.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2025-05, An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak
Island Borough Rezoning Kodiak Townsite Block 8 Lot 3, Kodiak Townsite Block
8 Lot 4, And Kodiak Townsite Block 8 Lot 3a (Common Addresses 211 Mill Bay
Road, 215 Mill Bay Road, And 206 Kashevaroff Avenue) From R3—Multifamily
Residential District To B—Business District
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-05 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
Assembly Member Turner announced a conflict of interest, citing that his
residential property is located only a few houses away from the area designated
for the proposed rezone. He expressed concern that this development could
affect the value of his property.
Mayor Arndt ruled that Assembly Member Turner has a conflict of interest and
ruled that he should abstain from participating in discussions regarding the
proposed rezone.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, and Smiley.
2. Ordinance No. FY2025-07, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Section
1.10.030 Definitions And Section 2.20.080 Executive Absence To Clarify The
Role, Responsibilities, And Pay Incentives Of The Administrative Official
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-07 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Griffin, Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside.
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14.D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Approval Of A Letter To The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Regarding The
Possible Revocation Of The Restaurant Or Eating Place License Renewal
Application For Sizzler Burger And Peking Restaurant (License #2611)
SMILEY moved to approve the letter to the State Of Alaska Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board regarding the possible revocation of the Restaurant or Eating
Place License Renewal Application For Sizzler Burger And Peking Restaurant
(License #2611).
GRIFFIN moved to amend the letter and change the word revocation to protest.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND FAILED FIVE TO ONE:
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, and Ames (NOES); Griffin (AYE).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Toby Sullivan spoke under citizen's comments.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly Member Griffin highlighted the Adult Education and Family Literacy
Week proclamation. He mentioned the sources of grants and other resources
for the program.
Assembly Member Sharratt noted that the Borough should do better in holding
its tenants accountable when it comes to the maintenance of Borough buildings.
He mentioned his observation to the way people are disposing trash at the
dumpsters and the need to increase awareness for the unacceptable practices
when disposing trash.
There were no comments from the remaining Assembly members.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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