2025-03-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
March 20, 2025
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on March 20, 2025, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough
Manager Aimee Williams, Project Manager Cool Allen, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and
Assistant 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 Steven Ames, Jared Griffin, Larry
LeDoux, Ryan Sharratt, Scott Smiley, and Bo Whiteside.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
6. `APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes Of March 6, 2025
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Mr. Craig Dagen spoke under citizens comments.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly member Griffin provided an update regarding his recent travels and
participation in various conferences and events, including the Alaska Municipal
League Winter Legislative Fly -in, the Drama State Tournament, the Southwest
Alaska Municipal Conference Economic Summit, and the Kodiak Economic
Development Council. He plans to submit a comprehensive report to the
Borough Clerk for distribution to the Mayor and Assembly.
Assembly member Smiley remarked on the Jones Act while Senator Sullivan
indicated his intention to address tariff exemptions related to the act. In reply,
Assembly member Griffin pointed out that there had been no conversations
regarding the Jones Act at the events he participated in.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING — None.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Borough Manager Aimee Williams provided a manager's report, and it was included in
the meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Arndt reiterated the remarks made by Assembly member Griffin
concerning the AML Winter Legislative Fly -in held in Juneau. Furthermore, he
noted that the TRS/PERS debt remains unaddressed and unpaid. He provided
an update on his engagements in Washington, D.C., where he met with Alaska's
Representatives and Senators, and also reported on his involvement and
participation with NACo.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. FY2025-20, Designating Jenna Hassinger As The Individual
Who Will Serve As The Temporary Administrative Official During The Absence
Or Disability Of The Borough Manager And Designated Administrative Official
The motion was already on the floor which is to "Move to adopt Resolution No.
FY2025-20."
GRIFFIN moved to amend Resolution No. FY2025-20 by substitution with
Version 2.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION WITH
VERSION 2 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt,
Smiley, and Whiteside
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and
Griffin.
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
Contract No. FY2025-47, Pool Facility Condition Survey By Jensen Yorba Wall
In The Amount Of $59,540
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2025-47 for the Pool Facility Condition Survey By Jensen Yorba Wall in the
amount of $59,540.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
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2. Contract No. FY2025-49, KFRC Seawater Pump Assembly Replacements From
Industrial Pumps Of Alaska
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2025-49 KFRC Seawater Pump Assembly Replacements from Industrial
Pumps of Alaska.
GRIFFIN moved to amend the authorization to the Borough Manager to allow
for the purchase of five seawater pumps.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
Smiley, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley.
14.6. RESOLUTIONS
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Whiteside had no comment.
• Assembly Member Griffin mentioned he will be submitting a comprehensive
report to the Borough Clerk regarding his recent travels and participation in
various conferences and events for distribution to the Mayor and Assembly.
• Assembly Member Ames had no comment.
• Assembly Member LeDoux shared updates from Senator Sullivan's address to
the Alaska Legislature, noting that the naval station at Adak will be coming online
and that a new Icebreaker will be based in Juneau. He also mentioned that the
Coast Guard is now under the Department of Defense for school construction.
• Assembly Member Smiley raised concerns about delays in state department
processes, citing the example of 110 special needs students whose certification
by the State Department of Education was expected in October but only arrived
this week. He emphasized that this issue extends beyond education, affecting
Medicaid, food stamps, and other essential services. Smiley urged the Borough
to take a stand and communicate with the State government, particularly the
governor, about the financial mismanagement that is negatively impacting
residents.
• Assembly Member Sharratt highlighted three key points from the manager's
report, particularly praising Borough Manager Aimee Williams and staff for their
efforts in advancing the project office initiative, which improves clarity and
transparency in a potentially complex process. He also expressed anticipation
for the upcoming budget review discussion, where he plans to closely examine
the department's professional development line items.
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17. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Assembly Discussion On Strategies On How To Proceed With Construction At
Borough Hill
GRIFFIN moved to convene into executive session under the authority of KIBC
2.30.030(F)(1)(B) to discuss the Borough's strategy on how to proceed with the
construction at Borough Hill, which is a matter the immediate knowledge of which
would tend to affect adversely the finances of the Borough.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, and Smiley (AYES); Sharratt (NO).
GRIFFIN moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly, Manager, and Project Manager
Codi Allen into executive session.
After the vote, Mayor Arndt recessed the regular meeting at 7:52 p.m. and
convened the executive session.
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Arndt reconvened the regular
meeting at 8:51 p.m. and announced that direction was given to the Borough
Manager to descope the facets of the project on Borough Hill.
18. ADJOURNMENT
GRIFFIN moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
March 20, 2025
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, Borouo Clerk
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