2024-12-19 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
December 19, 2024
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on December 19, 2024, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Finance Director Dora Cross, Administrative Official Dave Conrad, Acting Clerk Lina Cruz and
Acting Deputy Clerk Irene Arellano.
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 Arndt, Assembly Members Steve Ames, Jared Griffin, Dave
Johnson, Ryan Sharratt, Scott Smiley, and Bo Whiteside.
SHARRATT moved to excuse Assembly Member LeDoux due to medical leave.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Ames, Johnson,
Sharratt, Smiley, and Whiteside (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
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2024, and Special Meeting Minutes
of November 26. 2024
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoked under citizen's comments:
• Stephani Kim
• Leanna Harrington
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly Member Whiteside provided an update on the recent meeting of the
Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak Joint Fisheries Workgroup.
• Assembly Member Griffin shared insights from the recent Southwest Alaska
Municipal Conference Board Meeting and Retreat.
10. PUBLIC HEARING — None.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Administrative Official Dave Conrad provided a manager's report, and it was included
in the meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Arndt provided an update on the recent Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory
Council meeting, along with his participation in the Alaska Municipal League (AML) and
Mayor's Conference in Anchorage. He shared the news of his re-election as the National
Association of Counties (NACo) Representative on the AML Board of Directors.
Additionally, he discussed a meeting with the Department of Transportation Directors
and Administrative Official Dave Conrad, where they evaluated various projects in
Kodiak. He concluded by wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Rescinding The Approval Of Contract No. FY2024-38 With Otis Elevator
Company For Elevator Maintenance Services
The motion on the floor was "Move to rescind the authorization for the Borough
Manager to award Contract No. FY2024-38 with Otis Elevator Company for
elevator maintenance services at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center."
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Griffin,
Johnson, Smiley, Whiteside, and Ames (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
Contract No. FY2010-36B, Amendment No. 2, Lease And Material Sales
Agreement With Brechan Construction, LLC For The Lease And Operation Of
The Property Commonly Known As The Bells Flats Gravel Pits
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2010-36B, Lease and Material Sales Agreement, Amendment No. 2 with
Brechan Construction, LLC for the lease and operation of the property commonly
known as the Bells Flats gravel pits.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
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Contract No. FY2025-35, Mental Health Buildings Demolition And Abatement
With Far North Services, LLC In The Amount Of $1,390,000
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to award Contract No.
FY2025-35 for the Mental Health Buildings Demolition and Abatement with Far
North Services, LLC in the amount of $1,390,000.
Clerk's Note: A motion was made and seconded to split the question regarding
Contract No. FY2025-35 into two parts.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO SPLIT THE QUESTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Johnson.
SHARRATT moved to authorize the Borough Manager to award Contract No.
FY2025-35, Base Bid for the Mental Health Buildings Demolition and Abatement
with Far North Services, LLC in the amount of $1,310,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and Sharratt.
JOHNSON moved to postpone indefinitely Contract No. FY2025-35, Alternate
#1 Bid for the Red Cross Building Underground Storage Removal with Far North
Services, LLC, for the proposed amount of $80,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Johnson, Sharratt, and
Smiley.
3. Contract No. FY2025-36, Authorization For The Design Of Needed Pool Repairs
With Water Technologies Inc. In The Amount Of $88,900
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2025-36 authorization for the design of needed pool repairs with Water
Technologies Inc. in the amount of $88,900.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Ames, Griffin,
Johnson, Smiley, and Whiteside (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
4. Contract No. FY2025-37, Authorization To Purchase PFAS Free Turnouts With
Municipal Equipment Supply (MES) In The Amount Of $171,340
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2025-37 to purchase PFAS Free Turnouts with Municipal Equipment Supply
in the amount of $171,340.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Johnson, Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, and Ames.
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5. Contract No. FY2025-38, Authorization To Purchase An Electronic Time And
Attendance Solution With TimeClock Plus, LLC (TCP) In The Amount Not To
Exceed $25,000
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2025-38 to purchase an Electronic Time and Attendance Solution with
TimeClock Plus, LLP (TCP) in the amount not to exceed $25,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
6. Contract No. FY2025-39, Authorization For the Purchase Of A Bobcat With
Craig Taylor Company In The Amount Of $61,708.82 Plus The Cost Of Freight,
Insurance, And Maintenance Parts
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to approve Contract No.
FY2025-39 for the purchase of a Bobcat with Craig Taylor Company in the
amount of $61,708.82 plus the cost of freight, insurance, and maintenance parts.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt,
Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Johnson.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS —None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2025-09, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17
Zoning, Chapter 205 Amendments And Changes, Section 17.205.055
Submission To Assembly To Require Submission Of All Rezone Requests To
The Assembly For Review
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-09 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and Sharratt (AYES); Smiley (NO).
2. Ordinance No. FY2025-11, Amending Various Sections Of The Kodiak Island
Borough Code Title 17 To Include Defined Intent And Development Standards
For Accessory Dwelling Units
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2025-11 to public hearing during
the Assembly's regular meetings scheduled for January 16, 2025, and February
6, 2025.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON
CARRIED FIVE TO ONE:
Whiteside (NO).
I 14.D. OTHER ITEMS
THE MOTION TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY
Ames, Griffin, Johnson, Sharratt, and Smiley (AYES);
Abbreviated And Informal Hearing For The Continued Operations Of Restaurant
And Eating Place License Sizzler Burger/Peking Restaurant (License #2611)
And Restaurant And Eating Place License Second Floor Restaurant (License
#3293) During The Second Year Of Their Biennial License Period
GRIFFIN moved that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly protest the continued
operation of Restaurant and Eating Place License (REPL) #2611 (Sizzler
Burger/Peking Restaurant) and REPL #3293 (Second Floor Restaurant) during
the second year of their biennial license period, for the reasons identified in the
Clerk's investigation, and direct the Clerk to advise the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board of this objection and request for the revocation of both licenses.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Griffin, Johnson, Sharratt, Smiley, and Whiteside.
2. Confirmation Of Mayoral And Assembly Appointments To The Different Boards,
Committees, And Commissions
GRIFFIN moved to confirm the Mayoral appointments of the following:
Jon Melin and Doug Mathers for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and
Victor Weaver for a term to expire December 31, 2026, on the
Architectural & Engineering Review/Building Code of Appeals
James Arneson and Pisa Faumui for terms to expire December 31, 2027,
on the Parks and Recreation Committee
• Athenas Williamson and Cort Neff for terms to expire December 31,
2027, on the Planning and Zoning Commission Borough seats.
• Leanna Harrington to the At Large seat for a term to expire December
31, 2027, and Douglas Hogen to the Construction Business
Representative seat for a term to expire December 31, 2027, on the Solid
Waste Advisory Board
And Assembly appointments of the following:
• Mark Anderson and Lee Robbins for terms to expire December 31, 2027,
on the Citizens Board of Equalization
• Alan Wolf and Dan Beehler for terms to expire December 31, 2027, on
the Mission Lake Tidegate Service Area
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Johnson, Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
3. Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Bayview Road Service Area
IBoard Of Mr. Erik Grupp
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GRIFFIN moved to confirm the Assembly appointment of Mr. Erik Grupp to the
Bayview Road Service Area Board for a term to expire October 2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
4. Declaring A Seat Vacant On The Solid Waste Advisory Board (Ms. Terri Pruitt)
GRIFFIN moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Ms. Terri Pruitt on the
Solid Waste Advisory Board effective November 11, 2024, and direct the
Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code 2.100.070 (D).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt
Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Johnson.
5. Declaring A City Seat Vacant On The Planning and Zoning Commission (Mr.
Kent Cross)
GRIFFIN moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Kent Cross on the
Planning and Zoning Commission effective November 26, 2024, and direct the
Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy per Borough Code 2.100.070 (D).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and Sharratt.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Assessing Director Seema Garoutte spoked under citizen's comments.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Whiteside wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season
and encouraged kindness.
• Assembly Member Griffin highlighted recent community events, discussed the
school district's timeline for decisions on potential closures, and extended
Christmas greetings to staff and Borough Manager Aimee and her family.
• Assembly Member Johnson expressed gratitude to newly appointed advisory
board members, acknowledged staff for keeping the touch tank open, and
suggested collaboration with the City of Kodiak to explore increasing restaurant
and eating place licenses.
• Assembly Member Ames thanked Assembly members, staff, and the public for
their contributions and encouraged community participation in meetings.
• Assembly Member Smiley praised the smooth flow of the meeting, emphasized
the importance of decisions made, and wished everyone warm holiday
greetings.
• Assembly Member Sharratt requested a contingency plan for potential school
closures, welcomed the burn victims from the White Sands Beach explosion
back to Kodiak, and reflected on the balance of freedom and equality in elected
positions. He concluded by wishing the community a joyful holiday season.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
GRIFFIN moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
December 19, 2024
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, Borough
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