2024-11-21 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
November 21, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on November 21, 2024, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:26 p.m. Staff present were
Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Engineering and Facilities Director Dave Conrad, Borough
Clerk Nova M. Javier, Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz, and Assistant Clerk Irene Arellano.
1. INVOCATION
Assessing Director Seema Garroute 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, Larry
LeDoux. Ryan Sharratt, and Scott Smiley.
SHARRATT moved to excuse Assembly members Johnson and Whiteside who were
absent due to work -related leave.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO ONE: Ames, LeDoux,
Sharratt, and Smiley (AYES), Griffin (NO).
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
GRIFFIN 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 October 17 and Special Meeting Minutes of
November 14, 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Teresa Storch
• Julie Bonney
• Coral Chernoff
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8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly Member Griffin reported on the recently held meeting of the Kodiak
Island Borough and City of Kodiak Joint Fisheries Work Group and announced
the upcoming meeting on December 18, 2024. He also reported on the South
West Alaska Municipal Conference Meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2025-08, An Ordinance Of The Kodiak Island Borough
Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds For The 202O/2021 Statewide Salmon
Disaster
GRIFFIN moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2025-08.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing.
Hearing and seeing none. Mayor Arndt closed the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Ames
B. Assembly Review Of The State Of Alaska Alcohol And Marijuana Control Office
Liquor License Transfer Of Location Application From Island Hotels, LLC, DBA
Kodiak Harbor Convention Center (License No.3480) From Current Location Of
211 W Rezanof Drive To 203 Alder Lane, Kodiak, Alaska Island Hotels, LLC,
DBA Kodiak Compass Suites
GRIFFIN moved to voice non -protest to the State of Alaska Alcohol and
Marijuana Control Office liquor license transfer of location application from Island
Hotels, LLC, DBA Kodiak Harbor Convention Center (License No.3480) from
Current Location Of 211 W Rezanof Drive to 203 Alder Lane, Kodiak, Alaska
Island Hotels, LLC, DBA Kodiak Compass Suites.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing.
Coral Chernoff spoke under public hearing.
Hearing and seeing no other comments, Mayor Arndt closed the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Ames, and Griffin.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
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Borough Manager Williams provided a manager's report, and it was included in the
meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Arndt reminded everyone that Thanksgiving is a time of giving and sharing with
others.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2019-25, Amendment #2, Version 2, Residential And
Commercial Solid Waste Contract With Waste Connections dba Alaska Waste
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2019-25 Amendment #2, Version 2, with Waste Connections dba Alaska
Waste.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Ames, Griffin, and LeDoux.
2. Contract No. FY2025-29, Architectural And Engineering Services Contract For
Various Capital Improvement Projects With Jensen Yorba Wall, Inc.
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2025-29 with Jensen Yorba Wall, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering
Services for Various Capital Improvement Projects.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2025-10, An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak
Island Borough Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30
Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.070 Ordinances To Require Substantive
Information Is Provided At The Time Of Filing For A Reconsideration
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-10 Version 2 to public
hearing at the next regular meeting of the assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION FAILED FOUR TO ONE: Ames, Griffin,
LeDoux, and Smiley; (NOES); Sharratt (AYE).
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14.D. OTHER ITEMS
Review Of The Continued Operations Of Certain Liquor Licenses Or
Endorsements During The Second Year Of Their Biennial License Period
GRIFFIN moved to protest License Numbers 2611 and 3293 and direct the clerk
to notify the licensees of their right to defend their license before the Assembly
at the next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Ames.
Assembly Review Of The State Of Alaska Alcohol And Marijuana Control Office,
Beverage Dispensary License Renewal Application For Blue, Inc., Doing
Business As B&B Bar (License #85)
GRIFFIN moved to voice non -protest to the State of Alaska Alcohol and
Marijuana Control Office, Beverage Dispensary License Renewal Application for
Blue, Inc., doing business as B&B Bar Liquor (License #85).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO ONE: LeDoux,
Smiley, Ames, and Griffin (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
Mayoral Appointments Of Assembly Member Representatives To Different
Boards And Committees
GRIFFIN moved to confirm the mayoral appointments of assembly member
representatives to different boards and committees as included in the meeting
packet.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Ames, Griffin, and LeDoux.
4. Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment Of Ms. Judith Phillips To The Solid Waste
Advisory Board
GRIFFIN moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Ms. Judith Phillips to an
At -Large seat on the Solid Waste Advisory Board for a term to expire on
December 31, 2025
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt.
5. Approval Of Kodiak Island Borough Representation For The Borough Director
Seat And The National Association of Counties (NACo) Seat On The Alaska
Municipal League Board Of Directors
GRIFFIN moved to approve the candidacy of Assembly member Sharratt to the
Borough Director seat and the candidacy of Mayor Arndt to the National
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Association of Counties (NACo) seat on the Alaska Municipal League Board of
Directors.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley.
6. Authorization To Cancel The January 2, 2025, Regular Meeting
GRIFFIN moved to cancel the January 2, 2025, regular meeting, and authorize
the Borough Manager to schedule a special meeting as necessary.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, and Ames.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Dave Conrad
• Coral Chernoff
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Sharratt expressed his challenges within the Assembly when
presented with information that appears to have a predetermined outcome. He
believes that the Assembly is responsible for governing the town and has
enough competency to make independent decisions without being influenced by
biased outcomes. He also hoped to work together to improve the Borough's
contracting abilities.
• Assembly Member LeDoux appreciated the Assembly's understanding during
his absence, and he was glad to be back. He emphasized the importance of
developing a procedure to address community concerns, highlighting that this
would serve to acknowledge the issues raised and reassure the community
members that their voices are being heard.
• Assembly Member Ames noted that due to work commitments, he could not fully
engage with the Assembly. He had informed his employer to cut back on his
work hours to be more involved with the Assembly.
• Assembly Member Griffin shared a lesson about the important role of scribes,
emphasizing their reliability and expertise in conveying information to the people.
He compared staff to scribes, whom he turned to rely on for information while
serving on the Assembly. He expressed gratitude to the staff and praised the
Assessing team for their excellent work on the Board of Equalization. He
announced the KMXT membership drive week, and he wishes everyone a happy
Thanksgiving.
• Assembly Member Smiley had no comment.
17. ADJOURNMENT
GRIFFIN moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
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�ar Nova M. Javier, Borough Clerk
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