2024-10-03 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
October 3, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on October 3, 2024, 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, Borough Clerk Nova
M. Javier, and Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz.
1. INVOCATION
Cadet Joe Duran of the Salvation Army gave the invocation.
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.
SMILEY moved to excuse Assembly member LeDoux who was absent due to medical
reasons.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
SMILEY moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES (approved under consent agenda)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes Of September 19, 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• KC Dochtermann
• Coral Chernoff
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring Filipino American National History Month
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The Mayor proclaimed the month of October as Filipino American National
History Month.
This proclamation declares the month of October Filipino American National
History Month and urging all citizens to participate in the festivities celebrating
the rich heritage and traditions of the Philippine Islands.
Kodiak Fil-Am Association Officer Rhubie Pasion received the proclamation.
2. Proclamation Declaring The Month Of October National Community Planning
Month
The Mayor proclaimed the month of October as Community Planning Month.
This proclamation declares the month of October National Community Planning
Month which allows a public recognition of the participation and dedication of the
members of Planning and Zoning Commission, professional planners, and other
citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise to the
improvement of the Kodiak Island Borough.
Community Development Director Chris French received the proclamation.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly Member Smiley reported on the recent Providence Health System Service
Area meeting. He spoke on the hospitallers movement and that they are going to be in
Kodiak for a long time.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Contract No. FY2019-2513, Amendment #2, With Waste Connections of Alaska,
Inc. DBA Alaska Waste For Residential And Commercial Solid Waste Collection
And Recycling Services
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2019-25B, Amendment #2, with Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc. DBA
Alaska Waste for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection and
Recycling Services.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing.
The following spoke under public hearing:
• Michael Johnson
• Jordan Young
• Leanna Harrington
• Coral Chernoff
Hearing and seeing no other comments, Mayor Arndt closed the public hearing.
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SHARRATT moved to postpone Contract No. FY2019-25B, Amendment #2, with
Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc. DBA Alaska Waste for Residential and
Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services to the October 17,
2024, regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED FOUR TO
TWO: Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, and Whiteside (AYES); Smiley and Turner
(NOES).
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 spoke about his recent participation in the Southeast Alaska Economic
Summit held in Ketchikan, Alaska. He described the experience as very informative and
revealed that they have obtained grant funding for the installation of heat pumps in both
Ketchikan and Kodiak. He mentioned that additional information will be provided as it
becomes available. This grant, worth millions, aims to benefit over 400 homes.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration Of 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 KashevaroffAvenue)
From R3—Multifamily Residential District To B—Business District
SMILEY moved to reconsider the vote taken on 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.
Assembly Member Turner announced that he has been ruled from the previous
meetings that he has a conflict of interest and asked for the Mayors ruling on the
matter.
Mayor Arndt recessed the regular meeting at 7:33 p.m. for 5 minutes.
Mayor Arndt reconvened the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. and 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 TO RECONSIDER CARRIED FOUR TO
ONE: Griffin, Smiley, Whiteside, and Ames (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
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SHARRATT moved amend Ordinance No. FY2025-05 and strike lines 64 and
65 "Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect after conveyance from Mr.
Markham into the Kodiak Maritime Museum" and change the wording to
"Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption."
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED FOUR TO ONE:
Sharratt, Smiley, Ames, Griffin (AYES); Whiteside (NO).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED FOUR TO
ONE: Smiley, Ames, Griffin, Sharratt (AYES); Whiteside (NO).
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2025-25, Approval Of The Kodiak Island Borough Advanced
Assistance Hydrology And Hydraulics Study With River Focus, Inc.
SMILEY moved to authorize the Borough manager to approve Contract No.
FY2025-25, Kodiak Island Borough Advanced Assistance Hydrology and
Hydraulics Study with River Focus, Inc.
GRIFFIN moved to amend the motion to include the contract amount of $97,679.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, Smiley, and Turner.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2025-06, Approval Of The Assembly Meeting Calendar For
The Year 2025
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2025-06.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Griffin, Sharratt,
Smiley, Whiteside, Ames (AYES); Turner (NO).
2. Resolution No. FY2025-07, Designating The Individual Who Will Serve As The
Designated Administrative Official During The Absence Or Disability Of The
Kodiak Island Borough Manager
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2025-07.
SHARRATT moved to amend Resolution No. FY2025-07 and change the
Designated Administrative Official From Engineering and Facilities Director
Dave Conrad to Assessor Seema Garoutte.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND FAILED ONE TO FIVE: Sharratt
(AYE); Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin (NOES).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Sharratt.
3. Resolution No. FY2025-08, Designating The Individual Who Will Serve As The
Temporary Administrative Official During The Absence Or Disability Of The
Borough Manager And Designated Administrative Official
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2025-08.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Ordinance No. FY2025-03, An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak
Island Borough Amending Title 8 Health And Safety Chapter 8.25 Solid Waste
Collection And Disposal To Clarify Language And Requirements For Solid
Waste Services
SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-03 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
SHARRATT moved to postpone Ordinance No. FY2025-03 to the October 17,
2024, regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED FOUR TO TWO:
Whiteside, Ames, Sharratt, and Turner (AYES); Griffin and Smiley (NOES).
14.D. OTHER ITEMS — None.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Michael Johnson
• Coral Chernoff
• Toby Sullivan
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly Member Turner spoke about different procedural matters during his
time in the Assembly. He noted that this would be his final meeting and thanked
the assembly members, Borough staff, and the Clerk's office for their support.
Assembly Member Ames thanked everyone who spoke during the meeting.
Assembly Member Griffin shared his thoughts on past discussions in the
Assembly. He praised the Bayside Fire Department for their swift action during
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the incident at NorthStar Elementary. He also thanked Assembly Member Turner
for his contributions to the Assembly.
Assembly Member Whiteside thanked Assembly Member Turner for his support
and service while he was in the Assembly. He also congratulated the Maritime
Museum and said he would be volunteering there.
Assembly Member Smiley expressed gratitude to Assembly Member Turner for
his support over the years. He also appreciated all those who cast their votes for
him in the 2024 election.
Assembly Member Sharratt expressed his gratitude to the election workers for
their dedication and effort. He also acknowledged Assembly Member Turner,
noting that he would miss their discussions on finances and his thoughtful
approach to sensitive issues. Assembly Member Sharratt hopes Assembly
Member Turner will remain active in the community. He emphasized the
importance of transparency and understanding in public testimony. Finally, he
thanked Jenna Hassinger for her work at the landfill and the leachate treatment
plant, Patricia Valerio for her contributions to the Sargent Creek playground and
Solid Waste contract updates, and recognized Dave Conrad for taking on the
role of Administrative Official, along with Seema Garoutte for being the backup.
17. ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, Borough
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