2025-10-09 Work SessionKodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Assembly Chambers
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where members review forthcoming programs of the
borough, receive progress reports on current program or projects or receive other similar information from the
manager. All discussions and conclusions are informal and there are no official actions taken. The Assembly also
review the upcoming regular meeting agenda packet and request and/or receive information from staff. This work
session is open to the public and will be broadcast on the Borough's YouTube Channel. Meeting packets are
available online.
Any public documents related to the agenda that are received and shared with elected officials after the initial
agenda packet has been released will be included in the Supplemental Materials section below. The deadline for
releasing supplemental materials is noon on the day of the meeting.
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1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 1-907-486-3231 or Toll Free 1-855-492-9202
(Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
2. AGENDA ITEMS
a. Discussion With Senator Gary Stevens And Representative 3 - 17
Louise Stutes
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
b. Presentation From Borough Lobbyist Mark Hickey 18 - 21
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
C. Interview Of Borough Assembly Applicants For the Assembly 22 - 33
Seat Vacated By Mr. Ryan Sharratt
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
d. Discussion Of Available Borough Lands 34 - 35
Agenda Item Report - Pdf
3. PACKET REVIEW
The DRAFT regular meeting packet is available online at Kodiak Island Borough -
Meeting Type List (civicweb.net).
a. CONTRACTS
• Contract No. FY2026-27, Agreement For Lobbying
Services With Hickey & Associates
RESOLUTIONS
• Resolution No. FY2026-07, Authorizing A Ground Lease
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With Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair, Inc.
• Resolution No. FY2026-08, Approval Of The Assembly
Meeting Calendar For The Year 2026
• Resolution No. FY2026-09, Ratifying And Certifying The
Results Of The October 7, 2025, Regular Municipal
Election
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
• Ordinance No. FY2026-11, Amending Various Sections Of
Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 17 Zoning, Related To
Child Care Facilities
OTHER ITEMS
• Administration Of Oath Of Office To Newly Elected
Officials
• Presentation To Outgoing Elected Officials
• Appointment To The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
• Administration Of Oath Of Office To Newly Appointed
Assembly Member
EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Evaluation Of The Legal Counsel Applicants
4. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
a 2025-10-09 Borough Manager's Report 36 - 49
5. CLERK'S COMMENTS
a 2025-10-09 Borough Clerk's Report 50 - 51
8. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
a Agenda Item 2.D Parcels Owned By Kodiak Island Borough 52
b Citizen Sign -in Sheet
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This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on the Borough's YouTube Channel. Meeting packets are available
online. Please subscribe to get meeting notifications when meeting packets are published. For public comments, please call
(907) 486-3231 or (855) 492-9202.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STAFF REPORT
OCTOBER 9, 2025
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discussion With Senator Gary Stevens And Representative Louise Stutes
ORIGINATOR: Aimee Williams, Borough Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss legislative matters.
DISCUSSION:
Senator Stevens and Representative Stutes will be in attendance and discussion may include
the following topics:
• Any information that would assist the Borough with authoring a reasonable capital
improvement projects list. This includes addressing if we should have village items on
the list, City of Kodiak items on the list, and Kodiak Island Borough School District
Items on the list or since these items can enter their own projects, should we just
focus on KIB specific projects?
• Any updates on the $4 million discrepancy that DEED used versus the number the
legislature used to calculate the needed money to repay school bond debt? This
resulted in an over $250k smaller payment to KIB as compared to what the legislature
voted on.
• Any advice for the community about how the Governor's Administrative Orders (No.
359 and No. 360) will affect Kodiak.
• AMHS/Tustumena Replacement: What's the construction/entry-into-service timeline
now, and any interim service mitigations for Kodiak given the announced delays?
• What FY26 Community Assistance Fund distribution level should the Borough budget
for (given the fund remains below the historical target and has seen recent vetoes)?
Any appetite to recapitalize to stabilize rural payments for villages?
• Given the FY26 signed budget and >$120M in vetoes, should the Borough expect a
supplemental?
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Kodiak Island Borough
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2025-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ADOPTING A
STATE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST FOR THE 2025
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough represents approximately 12,721 residents of the
Kodiak Island Archipelago living in six incorporated cities and one community governed by a tribal
council government per the Alaska Department of Labor and Work Force Development; and
WHEREAS, a Borough —wide capital improvement program has been adopted by the Kodiak
Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission which identifies major needs of the island
community for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has reviewed the borough -wide capital
improvement program adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and identified major
projects to submit to the Alaska Governor, State Legislative Delegation, and Federal Legislative
Delegation for funding consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that:
Section 1: The Kodiak Island Borough's State Legislative capital improvement project
priorities (unranked) for the 2025 legislative session are as follows:
• Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility
Estimated Project Cost $1,900,000
Funding Acquired $100,000
Needed Funds $1,800,000
The City of Kodiak provides water and sewer services to the Kodiak Island Borough
residences and businesses that are located adjacent to City of Kodiak boundaries. The City
of Kodiak treatment plant operates under an Alaskan Department of Environmental
Conservation (ADEC) APDES permits. The first phase of a larger project to upgrade the City
of Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Plant to evaluate the facility for immediate system's needs.
The last major maintenance upgrades to the facility was in 1999. The condition and evaluation
assessment included all major components within the plant interior and exterior, the
outbuildings and three aeration basins; including all mechanical equipment needs. Alaska
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permitting requirements were included
during this assessment. Included in the facility rebuild assessment is the supervisory control
and data acquisition (SCADA) system to interface with the 34 sewer lift station pumps and
waste treatment at the facility. This facility, with its labyrinth of connecting sewer lines, directly
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serves 2667 City of Kodiak and Kodiak Borough households including commercial
businesses. The treatment plant also serves the U.S. Kodiak Coast Guard Base and the
Pacific Spaceport Complex indirectly with our certified laboratory testing and waste disposal;
not to mention NOAA vessels, the Alaska Marine Highway vessels and the expanding cruise
ship industry stopovers in our Kodiak Harbors.
The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Kodiak request for Federal funding in the
amount of $1.9M to begin design efforts leading to the construction of this critical infrastructure
Wastewater Treatment Plant project that will support the wastewater needs of the community
for the next twenty years.
• St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement
Phase 1 $10,000,000
St. Herman Harbor (SHH) was built by the State of Alaska in 1982 and has been a vital facility
for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing, logistics, and subsistence fleet for over 40
years. The State of Alaska turned over all state owned facilities in St. Herman Harbor to the
City of Kodiak in 1999. The facility provides safe moorage for more than 400 vessels from
local, other Alaskan communities and the West Coast. With the exception of a few minor
upgrades over the years, and annual maintenance the original float system is beyond its useful
life and is in need of replacement.
The proposed project would result in the reconstruction of St. Herman Harbor with the
replacement of most of its float system in two phases. Currently, the harbor has been losing
use of multiple floats per year due to aging and the saltwater elements, and increased storm
activity, both in frequency and severity. Any float loss results in 2 vessel berths along with the
revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure has increased exponentially in recent
years as the existing docks further deteriorate. The latest inspection report shows many
portions of the facility are in very poor condition. The forty -year -old float systems suffer from
failing pilings, broken concrete decking, rotting walers and bull rails, and an outdated electrical
system. These floats contain non -compliant electrical pedestals, failed fire suppression lines,
no blackwater services and inconsistent potable water availability.
In 2022, the City contracted with PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) to prepare a St. Herman Harbor
Planning and Scoping Report that includes concept harbor layouts, cost estimates and
construction phasing recommendations. The harbor replacement is scheduled in two phases,
with the City funding of $1,900,000 to begin the project. Total estimated cost is at $73-99
million.
In the fall of 2024, the City was awarded a $11,250,000 grant from MARAD's Port
Infrastructure Development Program to be used for phase one of the project. Phase one will
see construction of a new "O" float with critically needed large vessel (100-foot plus) berthing,
and a drive down dock capability. Initially, this float will be used to provide necessary berthing
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to facilitate the rebuild. Phase one is estimated at between $23-33 million. In 2023, Turnagain
Marine Construction was awarded a competitive contract to complete preliminary design and
environmental permitting for the harbor reconstruction with an estimated completion of early
2026. We would like to thank the Alaska Congressional Delegation for its support for this
project with the Dept. of Transportation and MARAD.
Pending in FY 2025 appropriations is $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending in the
Senate Transportation -Housing Urban Development Appropriations Bill for the St. Herman
Harbor project. We would like to thank Senator Murkowski for requesting these funds. The
funds would be used to fund additional design and construction costs for Phase 1.
The City of Kodiak is requesting that the $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending be
retained in the final FY 2025 appropriations bill, or if not rolled over into FY 2026.
• Service Area Roads Improvements and Paving
Estimated Project Cost $6,000,000
Local Funds $1,200,000
Needed Funds $4,800,000
This project addresses the on -going need to improve portions of the roads in the Kodiak Island
Borough's Road service areas: Service Area No. 1, Womens Bay Service Area, Bay View
Road Service Area, and Monashka Bay Road Service Area. These roads connect residential
neighborhoods with the greater Kodiak community.
Paving projects will address main thoroughfares or busy neighborhood roads. Improvements
to major drainage courses, installation of guard rails, and other identified road improvement
needs may also be addressed with this funding.
Priorities for expenditure of these funds are determined by the road service area boards. Local
contributions to road improvements may be funded through local improvement districts where
those in the district are taxed a proportion of the project cost.
• Hospital Facility Sterilizer and Boiler Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $10,000,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $10,000,000
The Kodiak Island Borough owned hospital facility boilers and associated system components
are aging along with the facility. The system components that have been identified for major
repair or replacement include the oil -fired boilers, chiller unit, reverse osmosis water system,
steam generation equipment and sterilization equipment are in consideration. The oil -fired
boilers provide the major hydronic heating component for several associated systems at the
hospital facility. They include the production of facility heat, hot water and the hot water
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component for conversion to steam via a steam generator that is distributed to the sterilizers
required for the hospital operations. The sterilizer equipment has been maintained at an
operational level. Due to the age of the existing equipment, increased frequent failures
associated with the steam generator and sterilization equipment has affected the operational
capacity of the hospital to the point where operating room availability is managed at times with
the functional capacity of the facility to ensure properly sterilized equipment. All of the system
components need to be evaluated for replacement timeframes as and of the individual
component failures may lead to services being suspended at the hospital facility.
• City of Larsen Bay Reservoir Spill Way
Estimated Project Cost $1,200,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $1,200,000
The water reservoir spill way in the community of Larsen Bay is eroding and is nearing failure.
This reservoir provides drinking water and hydroelectric power to the residents in the second-
class city on Kodiak Island's west side. The Kodiak Island Borough supports the second-class
City of Larsen Bay's request for funding assistance.
• City of Port Lions Fire Station Insulation
Estimated Project Cost $35,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $35,000
The fire station in the second-class City of Port Lions is not insulation which necessitates that
the fire truck be left empty of water during the winter months when temperatures drop below
freezing and limits the time and ability to respond to a fire related emergency. The City of Port
Lions requests funds for purchase and installation of building insulation materials.
• Kodiak Island Borough Fire and Rescue: Phase 1 Design and Engineering Re: Fire
Station Renovation and Expansion FY25
Estimated Project Cost $312,000
The proposed project shall include the following in Phase 1: Full design and engineer workup
to include shovel ready plan set and accompanying specification documents. The scope of
the project may include renovation of certain existing areas of the original 1983 fire station
building and training facility addition. The scope may further include expanding the footprint
and square footage of the original 1983 fire station building to include additional space capable
of sustaining the current response and service delivery model in keeping with an established
30 year strategic/fiscal plan. The expansion shall include additional square footage to the rear
of the existing kitchen, lavatory, and mechanical space and second floor living space. The
expansion may include space designed to support additional/upgraded lavatories and shower
facilities along with sleeping accommodations for volunteer duty officers/firefighters and
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additional living and storage space to the second floor. Necessary code compliance work to
the existing structure shall be included in this project scope.
• Kodiak Community Health Center Expansion
Estimated Total Project Cost $25,850,000
Funding acquired $8,317,901
Estimated Design Cost $1,200,000
Needed Funds $1,200,000
The Kodiak Community Health Center (KCHC) is currently housed within the Kodiak Island
Borough owned hospital facility and co -located with Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center.
KCHC is in need of increasing the clinic space and is planning an expansion project. Due to
various changes in the community in the past five years, patient and provider counts have
increased and pushed this organization to the maximum of their space limitations.
Additionally, an increase in patient population is expected to coincide with a local US Coast
Guard base increase in employees and their families in the next few years.
With appropriate funding KCHC proposes to expand and improve the clinic space and
continue to provide needed services in the Kodiak community. KCHC has acquired funding in
the amount of $8.3 million toward this project, however design activities are not eligible within
this funding. KCHC is seeking design funds in order to move forward with the project and will
continue fund raising efforts for the balance needed.
• City of Old Harbor Septic Tank Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $100,000
Funding Acquired $0
Needed Funds $100,000
The Kodiak Island Borough supports the City of Old Harbor's request for funding to Install a
sewer septic tank in downtown Old Harbor which is a second-class city within the Kodiak
Island Borough.
• Community of Karluk Water Tank Installation
Estimated Project Cost $250,000
Local Funds $0
Needed Funds $250,000
The water holding tank in the community of Karluk has been condemned by the DEC. The
Karluk IRA Tribal Council has a new water tank sitting in the Native Village of Karluk. The
Kodiak Island Borough supports this request for funds to install the water tank for the water
distribution to this community that lies within the Kodiak Island Borough.
• City of Larsen Bay Equipment Repairs and Maintenance
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The City of Larsen Bay's existing equipment are all needing major parts and pieces maintained
and/or replaced. The City currently has a 1996 Caterpillar 12G Grader, a 2001 Caterpillar416
backhoe-Ioader4WD, and a 2001 Caterpillar D-4 Dozer. These pieces of equipment are vital
to the Community for water lines, power lines, road repairs, and maintenance, and is needed
to keep our city going.
• Women's Bay Service District: South Russian Creek Road Repaving FY25
Estimated Project Cost $1,842,301.30
The roadway was originally paved circa 1985 using mostly federal financing under the
Intermodal Service Transportation Efficiency Act. Since that time the roadway has been
maintained by the Womens Bay Service District with taxes collected from the residents for
that purpose. The Service District mill rate is currently 2.5 mils which is the highest of all
service districts. The current budget has barely been sufficient to keep roads cleared of snow
and ice and also maintain the 12 miles of road in the district. Over the years the maintenance
for the South Russian Creek Road paved area has increased as the asphalt has deteriorated
and at this time maintenance attempts are becoming futile and exponentially more expensive.
The estimate from Brechan Construction, LLC to repave the roadway is $1,842,301.30. If the
road is repaved, it would reduce the overall maintenance costs and allow the service district
to re -allocate money to other needed projects.
• City of Port Lions Water Distribution System Replacement
Estimated Project Cost $8,000,000
Funding Acquired $0.00
Needed Funds $8,000,000
The original water and sewer distribution system for our community was built after the 1964
Good Friday earthquake and tsunami forced the displaced residents of Afognak to relocate in
what is now known as Port Lions. In 1964, a new system was installed. However, the
contractor did not complete the job correctly. Many homes were not connected to the new
system and many homes were connected incorrectly. The now connected system is
considered aged out because it is over twenty-five years old. The City of Port Lions Public
Works crew constantly has a list of leaks and blockages to repair. In some places the system
is beyond repair. They are consistently over budget for water and sewer utility due to the
unexpected expense of purchasing parts and paying their crew to repair and replace section
of the distribution system. The outdated system drastically hinders community expansion
efforts. The City of Port Lions is working closely with the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium (ANTHC) for replacement project to be included in their funding pipeline as soon
as possible.
• City of Larsen Bay: Water Distribution Lines
Estimated Project Cost $7,000,000
The City of Larsen Bay has a problem of leaks in the distribution system. They have a loss of
40,000 gallons of water every 24 hours, 7 days a week. They have fixed all the leaks they
could find. In the summer, they have a hard time keeping up with the water usage.
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266 Estimated Project Cost $700,000
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268 The City Hall building houses the Senior Center, Teen Center, Library, City Market, and City
269 offices. The building was originally built in 1985 and need numerous repairs. The kitchen in
270 the Senior Center is outdated, and cabinets are falling off. The entire building needs to be
271 rewired, replace light switches, outlets, flooring, windows, and doors. The roof needs repairs
272 and is unstable due to water damage. The inside and outside needs to be completely
273 repainted. The restrooms need to be updated and redesigned. All new plumbing needs to be
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277 Estimated Project Cost $139,444
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279 The community of Karluk is requesting to construct two community greenhouses on land
280 owned by the tribe. The project is clear and significant priority for Karluk as food is limited.
281 Global warming is changing the ocean environment and impacting subsistence. Food is flown
282 to the community by small plane that are often delayed by weather and the cost is prohibitively
283 high and the food is mostly shelf stable, meaning highly processed and not the appropriate
284 food for the tribe. Karluk does not have gasoline for sale so the cost of subsistence has
285 become prohibitively high and harvesting subsistence fish and game by ATV or boat is nearly
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289 community. During the pandemic, supply chains were interrupted and the price for many
290 goods increased greatly. As remote as they are with high costs already, interruptions to supply
291 chains and increased prices were nearly impossible for the village to handle. Because of this,
292 they have renewed their efforts to grow fresh vegetables and fruits as they work to provide
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296 owned by the tribe. The proposed site is Karluk Subdivision Tract C, Plat Number 78-16. The
297 tribe will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the greenhouses. The
298 greenhouses will be constructed with guidance from the Alaska Energy Authority Biomass-
299 Heated Greenhouses: A Handbook for Alaskan Schools and Community Organizations and
300 the University of Alaska Fairbanks Master Gardener program; a Master Gardener assisted
301 Karluk with the development of this proposal. The two greenhouses will be 25' x 48' x 12.5,
302 made with heavy-duty galvanized steel frame and 10 mm double -wall polycarbonate panels,
303 2 doors and 2double-door gates (one on each end), and an arched design allows wind, snow
304 and hail to slide off. The greenhouse will support a snow load of 480 kg/m (98 pso and is
305 wind -resistant up to 24m/s for high stability. The greenhouse is an expandable design. The
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310 water equipment, pots and stakes. The cost of freight to Karluk from Wasilla and the cost to
311 assemble the greenhouse is also included in the cost estimate. Greenhouses are priced
312 $29,500 each and the boilers are priced at $8432 each. Shelving and supplies is estimated at
313 $3,000. The total cost of materials is $78,864. Freight is estimated at 50% ($39,432) and a
314 contingency is included of 15% to offset any increase in cost ($11,830). Total material cost is
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estimated at $130,126. The cost of assembling the greenhouse is estimated at 80 hours for
three laborers at $35 per hour ($8,400) plus fringe at 10.93% ($918). The total project cost is
$139,444. The greenhouse will provide access to fresh healthy food which is at this time either
unavailable or prohibitively expensive and will improve the quality of life for all the residents
of Karluk.
• Rehabilitation of Kodiak Island Borough Park
Estimated Project Cost $300,000
Funding Acquired $150,000
Needed Funds $150,000
Kodiak Island Borough has started a multi -year project to upgrade end of life playground
equipment, benches, picnic tables, and basketball courts. This project aims to provide multiple
areas for outdoor recreation in multiple areas across the borough.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Johnson, LeDoux, Smiley, and Whiteside
Absent: Ames, Griffin, and Sharratt
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ATTEST.
Nova M Javier, MMC Borough Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. FY2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH IDENTIFYING
FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2025
AND 2026
WHEREAS, the Alaska Congressional Delegation has requested the views of the Kodiak Island
Borough on which Federal projects and programs should be considered priorities, in no particular
order, for rural Alaskan communities and their residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Kodiak Island Borough's views and recommendations on priority Federal
programs and projects for FY 2026 are as follows:
1. FY 2026 Community Project/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: The
Borough submits the following FY 2026 community project/Congressionally directed spending
requests, consistent with guidance issued by the House and Senate Appropriations
Committees.
• St. Herman Harbor Infrastructure Replacement. (Phase 1 - $10,000,000). St. Herman
Harbor (SHH) was built by the State of Alaska in 1982 and has been a vital facility for
Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing, logistics, and subsistence fleet for over 40
years. The State of Alaska turned over-all state-owned facilities in St. Herman Harbor to
the City of Kodiak in 1999. The facility provides safe moorage for more than 400 vessels
from local, other Alaskan communities and the West Coast. With the exception of a few
minor upgrades over the years, and annual maintenance the original float system is
beyond its useful life and is in need of replacement.
The proposed project would result in the reconstruction of St. Herman Harbor with the
replacement of most of its float system in two phases. Currently, the harbor has been
losing use of multiple floats per year due to aging and the saltwater elements, and
increased storm activity, both in frequency and severity. Any float loss results in 2 vessel
berths along with the revenue generated for the harbor. This rate of failure has increased
exponentially in recent years as the existing docks further deteriorate. The latest
inspection report shows many portions of the facility are in very poor condition. The forty -
year old float systems suffer from failing pilings, broken concrete decking, rotting walers
and bullrails, and an outdated electrical system. These floats contain non -compliant
electrical pedestals, failed fire suppression lines, no blackwater services and inconsistent
potable water availability.
In 2022, the City contracted with PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) to prepare a St. Herman
Harbor Planning and Scoping Report that includes concept harbor layouts, cost estimates
and construction phasing recommendations. The harbor replacement is scheduled in two
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phases, with the City funding of $1,900,000 to begin the project. Total estimated cost is at
$73-99 million.
In the fall of 2024, the City was awarded a $11,250,000 grant from MARAD's Port
Infrastructure Development Program to be used for phase one of the project. Phase one
will see construction of a new "O" float with critically needed large vessel (100-foot plus)
berthing, and a drive down dock capability. Initially, this float will be used to provide
necessary berthing to facilitate the rebuild. Phase one is estimated at between $23-33
million. In 2023, Turnagain Marine Construction was awarded a competitive contract to
complete preliminary design and environmental permitting for the harbor reconstruction
with an estimated completion of early 2026. We would like to thank the Alaska
Congressional Delegation for its support for this project with the Dept. of Transportation
and MARAD.
Pending in FY 2025 appropriations is $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending in
the Senate Transportation -Housing Urban Development Appropriations Bill for the St.
Herman Harbor project. We would like to thank Senator Murkowski for requesting these
funds. The funds would be used to fund additional design and construction costs for
Phase 1.
The City of Kodiak is requesting that the $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending
be retained in the final FY 2025 appropriations bill, or if not rolled over into FY 2026.
• Russian River Erosion Control Project: Over a number of years, the Russian River has
experienced significant erosion due to flooding, shifts in and bifurcation of river channels,
and increased sedimentation. This erosion in areas has reached the point where it is
damaging and will further damage public and private property in the Bells Flats
neighborhood in the Borough. This threat extends to homes, public and private land that
borders the Russian River, and a public road which is the only road access into and out
of a neighborhood. The Borough needs the Corps' expertise to develop both short and
long-term solutions to mitigate this threat to this important and vital community on Kodiak
Island. Additionally, given the increasing threat of extreme weather events and the
importance of federal disaster support, the continued presence of FEMA is crucial to
ensuring long-term resilience for neighborhoods affected by flood -related damage. The
Corps has informed us that this early study work would cost $200,000 through its Flood
Plain Management Services Program. The Borough has indicated its interest with a formal
request letter to the Corps; the next step in the process is to request CDS funding from
Congress.
2. Broadband Service To Rural Areas: Establishing or improving broadband service to the
Borough's rural communities has been a high Federal priority for us for many years. Access
to reliable high-speed broadband is not only critical for economic development but also
essential for emergency preparedness and disaster response. FEMA, for instance, relies on
robust communication networks to provide real-time disaster alerts, coordinate emergency
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89 services and support community resilience in the face of earthquakes, tsunamis, and other
90 natural disasters that affect the Kodiak Island Borough. Deployment of high-speed broadband
91 to rural areas continued in FY 2025 through a mix of Federal programs provided through the
92 American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and regular annual Federal
93 appropriations. The primary sources of funding have been or will be through NTIA's Tribal
94 Broadband Program; USDA's Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program &
95 Community Connect Grant Program; and the State Broadband Grants Program created by
96 the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We support continued rollout of these programs in FY 2026
97 and any broadband applications/projects submitted that would expand or improve service to
98 our Island communities.
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100 3. Groundfish Surveys: Our Federal resolutions over the years have consistently called for
101 maintenance of effort of Federal groundfish trawl surveys in Alaska. This maintenance of effort
102 is needed as part of the Federal science and data -driven fishery management process to
103 establish sustainable groundfish quotas. It has been supported by the Alaska Congressional
104 Delegation for which we are appreciative. This baseline is for six surveys, one of which is
105 dedicated to movement of fish out of historical survey areas. That funding directive is included
106 in the Senate's FY 2025 appropriations bill funding NOAA. We respectfully request that six
107 Alaska groundfish trawl surveys be continued and funded in the final FY 2025 appropriations
108 bill, and for the FY 2026 funding cycle as well.
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110 5. Russian Seafood Import Ban: The dumping of seafood products by Russia into the U.S.
111 and international markets has driven down the price of Alaska seafood and hurt Alaska
112 harvesters, processors and fisheries -dependent communities like Kodiak. In March of 2023,
113 the Biden Administration issued an executive order to ban direct Russian seafood imports into
114 the U.S. as part of its sanctions for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Russia
115 succeeded in bypassing the sanctions by routing its seafood through reprocessing in and
116 export from China to the U.S. To tighten this loophole, in the Biden Administration issued
117 another Executive Order to further ban Russian imports even if it is processed and sold from
118 another country. Lastly, after a group of Alaska fishing interests attended a roundtable meeting
119 organized by Senator Sullivan this summer with the Secretary of Commerce, the Biden
120 Administration raised the issue at the next European Union ministerial to urge E.U. member
121 nations to similarly ban Russian seafood imports. The E.U. issued a communique after the
122 meeting indicated that it would examine the issue in greater depth. We thank the Delegation
123 for earlier introducing legislation to ban these dumping efforts and for pressing the Biden
124 Administration to take action and urge that continuity of effort extended into the new Trump
125 Administration. Over the coming year, we encourage the Delegation to remain vigilant to
126 ensure that Russia does not find other ways to bypass the ban through re-routing seafood
127 through other third -party countries.
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130 -- the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act -- that qualifies local government loss of
131 raw fish tax revenues as eligible for reimbursement from future Federal fisheries disaster relief
132 funding. This provision is not mandatory and would require the State of Alaska to include
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133 foregone fish taxes as part of its fisheries disaster relief expenditure plans submitted to NOAA.
134 We request the Delegation continue to support adequate appropriations for recent and future
135 approved disaster declarations impacting Kodiak's fisheries. FEMA, too, has been a key
136 partner in disaster recovery for supply chain disruptions and infrastructure damage following
137 extreme weather events in the US, so we ask for support for the availability of FEMA resources
138 when needed to help local fishermen and seafood -dependent communities to recover from
139 federally declared disasters. We thank the Delegation for its support of $300 million in fisheries
140 disaster relief included in the recently enacted Continuing Resolution.
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142 7. North Pacific Observer Program: Observers are an important part of managing the halibut
143 and groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. Gulf of Alaska fishery participants pay into the
144 North Pacific Observer Fund to cover the costs of "partial coverage" for Gulf fishing sectors
145 but there has been a shortfall in funding to cover observer costs in recent years. While
146 Congress did not include the increase in funding for the program that the Borough requested
147 in the FY 2025 appropriations bills, it did include instructions to mitigate the cost impacts on
148 the small vessel fixed gear fleet while the fishery undergoes the transition to electronic
149 monitoring and reporting. We request that an additional $2 million in funding be provided in
150 FY 2026 above base funding along with carryover of language concerning the cost -burdens
151 on the fleet.
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153 8. U.S. Coast Guard Base -- Kodiak: In recent years, the Coast Guard and Congress has
154 dedicated significant funding for base infrastructure projects, including housing and shoreside
155 infrastructure, to be ready for homeporting the two new each Offshore Patrol and Fast
156 Response Cutters. We very much appreciate the Coast Guard's and Delegation's strong
157 support for these projects and the cutters' homeporting in Kodiak. The Borough is also very
158 interested in Kodiak being a homeport for a new Polar Security Cutter(s) — the Coast Guard's
159 next generation icebreaker -- but we recognize that water depth in Womens Bay cannot
160 support such a deep draft vessel. The Borough supports other locations for a possible
161 icebreaker including an effort by the City to seek Army Corps of Engineers construction of a
162 breakwater and future deep draft dock off Near Island. We urge the Delegation to support that
163 project and be an advocate for Kodiak as a future homeport for a PSC(s). We recognize that
164 there are cost increases and delays in the PSC program, which is not unusual in new major
165 Federal procurements, but appreciate the Delegation's continued support for PSC funding.
166 Lastly, the Senate version of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) again
167 included a provision that would have included the Coast Guard in the Defense Community
168 Infrastructure Program, thus making local infrastructure projects like renovating our
169 elementary school eligible for DCIP funding, but unfortunately the provision was again
170 dropped from the final bill due to opposition from the House Armed Services Committees over
171 use of DOD funding for projects from another Department. We urge the Delegation to revive
172 the effort for FY 2026, either as part of the FY 2026 NDAA, or creation of a stand-alone Coast
173 Guard project dedicated program as part of the biennial Coast Guard Authorization Bill.
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175 9. Payment -In -Lieu -of -Taxes (PILT): PILT is a very important revenue source to the Borough,
176 given that there are over 2.8 million acres removed by the Federal Government from local
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177 taxation within our boundaries. This is land that would otherwise be available to the private
178 sector to develop, creating jobs for the residents of Kodiak and our rural Kodiak Island
179 communities. PILT funds supplement Borough resources to provide basic social services,
180 including medical facilities, emergency fire and rescue services, roads, and schools to our
181 island communities. These services are often called upon during federally declared disasters,
182 where FEMA plays a crucial role in coordinating relief efforts. The pending FY 2025
183 appropriations bills provide full funding for PILT. We thank the Delegation for its long-standing
184 support for PILT and urge continued support for full funding in FY 2026.
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186 10. National Wildlife Refuge Fund ("Refuge Revenue Sharing"): While not as significant as
187 PILT, the National Wildlife Refuge Fund is a critical source of replacement revenue to
188 communities like ours that have the presence of a large Federal wildlife refuge within their
189 boundaries. The Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations have all sought to terminate
190 appropriations for the Fund but thankfully Congress has rejected these requests, including
191 level funding for the Fund in the pending FY 2025 appropriations bills. The Kodiak Island
192 Borough opposes the termination of appropriations for this important program. The Borough
193 thanks the Delegation for its on -going support and seeks continued level funding in FY 2026.
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195 11. Essential Air Service (EAS): The Borough's communities are highly reliant on the EAS
196 program, its support to air carriers and its requirements for island community service that
197 otherwise wouldn't exist or would be provided at much higher rates. FEMA, for instance, has
198 historically depended on EAS-supported carriers to transport disaster response teams,
199 medical supplies, and emergency relief resources. In 2024, Congress passed a five-year
200 reauthorization of the FAA, including a five-year extension of EAS. We thank the AK
201 Congressional Delegation for its support of this important legislation and historical support for
202 EAS. The Borough wants to reiterate the need for that support in annual appropriations for
203 the program and requests full funding in FY 2026.
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205 12. U.S. Military Arctic Presence: The Borough appreciates the Delegation's sustained effort at
206 urging and directing the Department of Defense to further examine the Arctic's strategic
207 interest to the U.S. Russia and China continue to aggressively push their security interests in
208 the region as evidenced in recent years by the joint convoys of their military vessels that
209 entered the U.S. EEZ in the Bering Sea as well as aggressive Russian flight incursions into
210 Alaska -area air space. As has been included in our past Resolutions, selection of Kodiak as
211 a potential military base or staging area as the U.S. expands its security presence in the Arctic
212 is a long-term goal for the Borough. We understand this is a multi -year effort, but the Borough
213 urges that Kodiak stay under consideration with the Delegation and Department of Defense
214 for future Arctic security investment.
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216 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that
217 the Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress, and the
218 appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital Improvement
219 Program and other Federal program priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
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THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Scott Arndt, Mayor
VOTES:
Ayes: Johnson, LeDoux, Smiley, and Whiteside
Absent: Ames, Griffin, and Sharratt
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Nova M. Javier, MMC Borough Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
OCTOBER 9, 2025
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Presentation From Borough Lobbyist Mark Hickey
ORIGINATOR: Aimee Williams, Borough Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation from Borough State Lobbyist Mark Hickey.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the contract with our state lobbyist, Mark Hickey will be making his annual
presentation to the Assembly. Current State Legislative information is included in the packet.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Hickey & Associates
Planning * Management * Lobbying
Telephone (907) 723-8574 303 Seward Street; Suite 3; Juneau, AK 99801
E-mail mshickeyCa cg i.net
Memorandum
To: Mayor Scott Arndt, Borough Assembly
Members & Borough Manager Aimee Williams
Kodiak Island Borough
From: Mark Hickey, Borough Lobbyist
Date: October 3, 2025
Subject: Lobbyist Report
This report provides an update on issues of interest.
Legislative Task Force on Education Funding: House Bill No. 57, the omnibus education bill from last
session increasing the Base Student Allocation (BSA) by $700 based on a district's average daily
membership, included a provision establishing the joint legislative Task Force on Education Funding. It
consists of six legislators, three from the Senate and three from the House. Senator L6ki Tobin (D-
Anchorage) and Rep. Rebecca Himschoot (I-Sitka) serve as co-chairs. The other members are Senators
Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau) and Mike Cronk (R- TokMorthway) and Reps. Andi Story (D-Juneau) and Justin
Ruffridge (R-Soldotna).
While the primary focus is on further policy changes affecting education funding, its mission includes
looking at transportation and energy costs, absenteeism, teacher retention and ways to improve student
performance. A report of findings and recommendations is due in January 2027. The Task Force held an
initial meeting in late August. The next meeting is scheduled for October 30 in Juneau. More
information on the Task Force can be found here.
Tustumena Vessel Replacement (TVR) Project: Recent developments suggest the vessel build portion
of the project will go out to bid before the end of 2025. AMHS has scheduled an "Industry Day" on
October 30 to discuss the project with US shipyards to generate interest in the project. The current plan is
to revert to a traditional design -bid -build procurement method, versus a design -build approach which had
been the plan.
Assuming a responsive bid is received, an award for construction could happen by early summer 2026.
The current schedule anticipates completion by the end of 2028, but the new vessel may not be in service
before 2030. $315 million remains the most recent cost estimate. Potential "Buy America" problems
during construction still need to be addressed. Additional project information can be found here.
FY 2027 Budget Outlook/State Revenues Projection: The Alaska Department of Revenue's Spring
2025 Revenue Forecast predicts an average Alaska North Slope (ANS) oil price of $68 per barrel for
fiscal year (FY) 2026 (current fiscal year starting July 1, 2025), declining to $66 per barrel in FY 2028.
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The legislature developed the current FY 2026 budget based on this forecast. An update from June 2025
indicates a forecasted drop to $64.23 per barrel for FY 2026.
Prices have averaged above $70 per barrel in July and August 2025. Daily production during the same
period has been lower than the projected amount of 464,000 barrels per day. If these trends continue, we
will likely see a deficit in the current fiscal year and no increase in revenue for the FY 2027 budget.
Alaska Permanent Fund Performance: The total fund balance as of August 31, 2025, was $83.3
billion, versus $79 billion as of October 31, 2024. The annual rate of return has averaged 9.15% for the
last five years, which exceeds its goal of $7.97% annually. The Permanent Fund is set to transfer $3.7
billion for FY 2025 and $3.8 billion for FY 2026 to pay for government services and the annual dividend.
More information can be found in the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation 2025 Annual Report.
On a separate matter, no progress occurred last session to advance a proposed constitutional amendment
to merge the spendable and non -spendable portions of the fund. This is needed to rectify anticipated,
future shortages in the Earnings Reserve Account (or spendable portion).
Subsistence Lawsuit: The state decided to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court an adverse decision on
whether rural Alaskans should continue to receive preferential fishing rights in navigable waters on
federal land. A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the existing two -tiered
subsistence fishing system.
The debate, in part, centers on the requirement under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation
Act (ANIL,CA) to provide rural Alaskans a preference for hunting and fishing in the state, which conflicts
with a prohibition in the Alaska Constitution. This has led to a two -tiered system with the federal
government regulating hunting and fishing on federal land and water, and the state managing it
everywhere else. The specific case is a debate over whether the state or the federal government has the
power to regulate fishing in navigable waters on federal land.
FY 2027 Budget Challenges/Threats: The following is a list of possible challenges or threats facing
municipalities during the upcoming session. The state's fiscal situation will have a bearing on what might
become an issue. I'll discuss these items in more detail at the work session.
• Full funding of K-12 funding under the BSA and required school debt reimbursement.
• Reduced community assistance funding.
• Continued efforts to create a new defined benefit plan for public employees and education professionals.
• AMHS operations funding.
• Reduction or change in annual state PERS/TRS unfunded liability contributions.
• Revenue measures such as a state sales tax.
AMHS Long -Range Plan: AMHS continues work on the 2045 AMHS Long -Range Plan. The schedule
which anticipated publication of a final draft plan by now has been delayed. They are currently doing
analysis of Service Scenarios. This will be followed by selection of a Preferred Scenario and then
preparation, publication and review of a draft final Long -Range Plan. AMHS expects to complete this
effort by the end of this year. More information on the status of these efforts can be found here and here.
Kodiak Island Transportation Proiects Status: The following provides an update on the status of
Kodiak Island transportation projects under development or construction by Department of Transportation
& Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
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• Chiniak Highway Rehabilitation (Milepost 15 to 311: This is a four -stage project to preserve and rehabilitate the
roadway subgrade and surface of about 16 miles of the Chiniak Highway from Milepost 15 to the end of pavement just
beyond Milepost 31. Other improvements will include lighting, guardrail, drainage, culverts, and other roadway needs
as required. Construction cost for each of the two first phases is estimated at $17 million. The first phase will be
milepost 22 to 28. The first phase is expected to be funded in late 2026 or early 2027. I hope to have more information
at the meeting on the schedule for other phases.
• Rezanof Drive Resurface — Marine Way to Airport: Scope is to resurface this section and perform minor structural
improvements, drainage repairs, and striping. Construction cost is now estimated at $20 million. Construction work is
now planned to start in FFY 2026.
• Rezanof Drive ADA Improvements: This project provides a continuous accessible route on the north side of Rezanof
Drive between Marine Way and Benson Drive. Construction is anticipated to commence in phases starting in 2026 and
continuing in 2027.
• Otmeloi Way Reconstruction: Scope is to reconstruct and pave Otmeloi Way, along with possible sidewalk
improvements on Mallard Way. The most recent construction cost is $11 million, which is about $2.2 million over
budget. Department has directed the consultant to complete the design based on current scope with the intent to come
back and discuss with the borough how to proceed. Some elements such as the Mallard Way work could be bid as
additive alternates. Project construction continues to be shown for FFY 2027 in the approved STIP.
• Sargent Creek and Russian River Bridges Planning Study: The project started a couple of months ago. Michael
Baker serves as the project consultant. Current effort is focused on finalizing the public involvement plan. More
information can be found at Kodiak PEL I Sargent Creek and Russian River Bridges Planning Study.
• Kodiak Areawide Rockfall Treatment Preservation: This is a new project. Scope is to remove rockfall debris from
existing rockfall catchment ditches. The current schedule anticipates advertising in December 2025.
• Sargent Creek Bridge Replacement: Replacement of the Sargent Creek Bridge on the Chiniak Highway is no longer
in the approved FFY 2024-2027 STIP. Construction is now shown as post FFY 2027. Scope will depend in part on the
outcome of the PEL study.
• Kodiak Airport Apron. Taxiways & Runways Rehabilitation: This is a major rehabilitation project estimated to
cost more than $70 million, with construction scheduled to occur over three to four years. Project scope includes
replacement of existing pavement and airport lighting throughout the facility. The main apron will be reconstructed
and strengthen. A more complete summary and project update can be found here.
o Phase 1 was awarded to Quality Asphalt Paving in late July 2024 for $18.9 million. Phase 1 reconstructs the
main apron and taxiway F. Project is under active construction with approximately 1/3ra paving completed.
Work expected to be completed in 2026, but contractor anticipates completing the commercial apron this
year, and completing Taxiway F and the General Aviation apron paving by September 2026.
o Phases 2/3 were bid this summer. An award is expected shortly. Stage 2 will rehabilitate Taxiways C and D,
extend Taxiway D and install lighting, and improve airport drainage. Stage 3 will rehabilitate Runway 11/29
and Taxiway E, reconstruct Runway11/29 and Taxiway E lighting, and improve airport drainage.
Kodiak Airport Perimeter Fencing Upgrades: The bid package was advertised in August 2024. A contract award of
$8.7 million to Quality Asphalt Paving occurred in late September 2024. Project is under active construction. Some
delays encountered with gate procurement. Completion is anticipated in 2026.
Port Lions Airport Improvement Project: This project is to realign, lengthen, and widen the existing airport to meet
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Runway length will go from 2,200-feet to 3,300-feet. The
construction cost estimate is $24 million. Construction is now planned for 2031/2032.
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STAFF REPORT
OCTOBER 9, 2025
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Interview Of Borough Assembly Applicants For the Assembly Seat Vacated By
Mr. Ryan Sharratt
ORIGINATOR: Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Assembly members to interview applicants.
DISCUSSION:
The Borough Clerk's office advertised the vacancy per Borough code on September 19 and
September 28. The application acceptance period was from September 20 to October 4.
The following applications were received:
1. Robert B. Lindsey
2. Joseph T. Mauer
3. Caroline Roberts
4. Brenda Schwantes
ALTERNATIVES:
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OTHER INFORMATION:
KIBC 2.25.060(C). If less than 90 days remain in a term, the vacant seat shall not be filled. If
a seat is declared vacant and more than 90 days remain in the term, then the clerk shall
publish reasonable public notice of the vacancy and, for 14 days after the first publication
thereof, receive applications from persons interested in being appointed to the vacant seat.
The Assembly shall review the applications and may interview applicants. Not later than 30
days after the seat is declared vacant, the assembly shall appoint from among the applicants
a qualified person to fill the vacant seat.
KIBC 2.25.060(D). In appointing a person from among the applicants, the assembly shall
utilize the voting procedures specified in KIBC 2.30.040(B) for the election of the deputy
presiding officer.
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Kodiak Island Borough
OFFICE of the CLERK
2025 Calendar Filling A Vacant Assembly Member Seat
2.25.060(C). If less than 90 days remain in a term, the vacant seat shall not be filled. If a seat is
declared vacant and more than 90 days remain in the term, then the clerk shall publish
reasonable public notice of the vacancy.
Accept resignation and declare the seat
September 18 regular meeting
vacant with an effective date of September
There is more than 90 days remaining in the
2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
term.
Advertise in the paper.
September 19 and September 26
The clerk shall publish reasonable public
notice of the vacancy.
Application Acceptance Period
September 20 to October 4
For 14 days after the first publication
thereof, receive applications from persons
interested in being appointed to the vacant
seat.
Clerk to distribute interview packets
October 6 (Assembly members to pick up in the
The Assembly shall review the applications
Clerk's office)
Interview applicants
October 9 During a Work Session
The Assembly may interview applicants
Interview and rate sheets to be turned in to
October 13
Clerk for tally
Review and decide on applicant
October 16 during a regular meeting
Appointment and Oath Taking
October 16
Not later than 30 days after the seat is
October 16 deadline for appointment
declared vacant, the assembly shall
appoint from among the applicants a
Must appoint by date: October 18 (Effective date of
qualified person to fill the vacant seat.
September 18 plus 30 days =October 18)
Note: The stated dates above can be adjusted. The assembly can expedite the appointment
process by calling special meetings or skipping interviews.
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Section 2.25.060 Declaring and Filling Vacancies
C. If less than 90 days remain in a term, the vacant seat shall not be filled. If a seat is declared
vacant and more than 90 days remain in the term, then the clerk shall publish reasonable public
notice of the vacancy and, for 14 days after the first publication thereof, receive applications from
persons interested in being appointed to the vacant seat. The assembly shall review the
applications and may interview applicants. Not later than 30 days after the seat is declared vacant,
the assembly shall appoint from among the applicants a qualified person to fill the vacant seat.
D. In appointing a person from among the applicants, the assembly shall utilize the voting
procedures specified in KIBC 2.30.040(A) for the election of the deputy presiding officer.
Section 2.30.040 Organization and deputy presiding officer.
B. Election of the deputy presiding officer of the assembly shall be in the following manner:
1. As the first order of new business, nominations for deputy presiding officer shall be opened.
2. Nominations may be made by any member of the assembly.
3. At the close of nominations, a ballot shall be taken. The clerk shall distribute, collect, and
with the assistance of one other person, tally the ballots. The clerk shall announce the
results.
4. A majority vote of the assembly shall be required for election.
5. If no majority is cast for any candidate or candidates, the candidate with the fewest ballots
shall be dropped from the list of candidates until there are two remaining and balloting
shall continue until one candidate is elected. In case of an ultimate tie vote of the
assembly, the mayor may vote.
2.30.070(F). The vote upon any question shall be "ayes" and "noes" and shall be recorded in the
journal of the assembly. In the case where only six members of the assembly are present and
there is a three/three tie vote of the assembly, the mayor may vote. No resolution, ordinance or
motion before the assembly shall be valid unless affirmed or denied by a majority of the votes to
which the assembly is entitled on the question.
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I, ,4 6e r r 1-� • L i'n d-5e- !j , am a qualified voter and declare myself to have
resided in the Kodiak Island BorouA for at least one year at the time of filing.
My current residence address is: 3 l 6 2- r V cL C.o 11
I have been a resident of the Kodiak Island Borough since
My full mailing address is: 316 Z 5 pc., .C'4" fz,t K o d .►' c 9 Q «S .
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that the information in this form is true and complete, and that I meet the
specific residency and citizenship requirements of this office.
Once appointed, I certify that I am willing to fill out an Alaska Public Officials Financial Disclosure
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ASSEMBLY APPLICATION
A letter of interest may be attached but is not required. Attach any documentation that you believe is relevant
for the evaluation of your application. This application will be made available to the public.
Name: .11bC.'t Q , L ;g A Residence Address:. 3 it 2 sor „
Mailing Address: 314: s`�= CA6& &c . Are you a property owner in Kodiak? Vt ss
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AGENDA ITEM #2. c.
General Information
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I, ose�l— /`tea zl— am a qualified voter and declare myself to have
resided in the Kodiak Island Borough for at least one year at the time of filing.
My current residence address is: 35- i 101-rn A h G-f--
I have been a resident of the Kodiak Island Borough since Qy o, I v- 191 cl
My full mailing address is: 3s-7 0e..a I,' C-7-k X/.J-'Ak, AK q9 (.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that the information in this form is true and complete, and that I meet the
specific residency and citizenship requirements of this office.
Once appointed, I certify that I am willing to fill out an Alaska Public Officials Financial Disclosure
Form.
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ASSEMBLY APPLICATION
A letter of interest may be attached but is not required. Attach any documentation that you believe is relevant
for the evaluation of your application. This application will be made available to the public.
Name: -SosIjQk- 7- AA., c,r Residence Address: 36s 7 %J.e U �f- - ,
Mailing Address: Are you a property owner in Kodiak? Ye-s ,
Occupation: Pk0,r-••A-,a`s7L-
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AGENDA ITEM #2. c.
My name is Joey Mauer. I am a lifelong Kodiak resident minus my years spent pursuing post-
secondary education. I currently work as a pharmacist at Providence Kodiak. I am seeking
appointment to the vacant assembly seat because I believe that I can be a valuable asset to
our community. Growing up here, as well living here in my adult life, I am in tune with many of
the issues this community faces and feel that I can offer new perspectives to help solve them. I
am relatively new to the political process but I am willing to put in the time and effort to get
myself up to speed. I believe it is the responsibility of the assembly to make decisions based
on the will of their constituents while also balancing those decisions with what is both fiscally
responsible and reasonable. I believe in transparency, integrity, and availability to the public. If
appointed, I would do my best to embody the above values. In closing, I would follow in Ryan's
footsteps in donating my stipend as I believe this aligns with the true spirit of public service.
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Caroline Roberts , am a qualified voter and declare myself to have
resided in the Kodiak Island Borough for at least one year at the time of filing.
My current residence address is: 11082 S Russian creek Rd, Kodiak, AK 99615
I have been a resident of the Kodiak Island Borough since 2022
My full mailing address is: 11082 S Russian Creek Rd
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that the information in this form is true and complete, and that I meet the
specific residency and citizenship requirements of this office.
Once appointed, I certify that I am willing to fill out an Alaska Public lure
Form.
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Cell phone: 678-266-8961
Work phone:
Email: carolinelaneAU@gmail.com
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ASSEMBLY APPLICATION
A letter of interest may be attached but is not required. Attach any documentation that you believe is relevant
for the evaluation of your application. This application will be made available to the public.
Name: Caroline Roberts Residence Address:11082 S Russian Creek Rd, Kodiak, AK 99615
Mailing Address: 11082 s Russian creek Rd, Kodiak, AK 99615 Are you a property owner in Kodiak? yes
Occupation: Population Health Coordinator, Kodiak Area Native Association
Work Phone: Cell Phone: 678-266-8961
Education: Associates Degree
Service Organization(s) Membership: Vice President, Peterson Elementary School PTA
Business and Professional Positions: Population Health Coordinator, Kodiak Area Native Association
Special Interests: Gardening, photography, and spending time outdoors with my family and friends
Statement: My name is Caroline Roberts, and I would be honored to serve on the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly.
My family and I have been proud residents of Kodiak since 2022. We first came for work, but we've stayed because of the incredible
beauty of our surroundings and the way this community looks out for one another. Kodiak is where my husband and I are raising our
two young children, and we deeply value the closeness and support found on the island.
I am actively involved in our schools as the Vice President of my son's PTA, working on projects that make a difference for students
and teachers. I also work in the health field as a Population Health Coordinator, which has given me a strong appreciation for the
importance of accessible services and community resources.
I am applying because I care about Kodiak's future, especially for young families. 1 believe in listening, learning, and working together to
find practical solutions. My goal is to represent our community with honesty, fairness, and a focus on the issues that truly matter to the
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people who live here. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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resided in the Kodiak Island Borough for at least one year at the time of filing.
My current residence address is: -,�a�i (,o kaIm a / / ) /`/
I have been a resident of the Kodiak Island Borough since 01005
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CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that the information in this form is true and complete, and that I meet the
specific residency and citizenship requirements of this office.
Once appointed, I certify that I am wiling to fill out an Alaska Public
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ASSEMBLY APPLICATION
A letter of interest may be attached but is not required. Attach any documentation that you believe is relevant
for the evaluation of your application. This application will be made available to the public.
Name: �rO-n�A _�P.Ld 9tesidence Address: .5aa lo
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AGENDA ITEM #2.d.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
STAFF REPORT
OCTOBER 9, 2025
ASSEMBLY WORK SESSION
SUBJECT: Discussion Of Available Borough Lands
ORIGINATOR: Bo Whiteside, Assembly Member
RECOMMENDATION:
DISCUSSION:
On July 10, 2025, Assembly member Whiteside along with Assembly members LeDoux and
Sharratt submitted an Agenda Item Request Form requesting assistance in drafting an
ordinance to amend KIBC 2.160.020 to designate the Community Development Department
Director as the chairperson for the Borough Lands Committee.
August 28, 2025, Work Session
The Assembly engaged in discussion and agreed to the decision not to pursue delegation of
the chairmanship of the Lands Committee to the Community Development Director. Many
ideas were generated during the work session and one of which is the Manager Williams
proposal that all potential options for development or disposal be presented to the Assembly,
allowing them to choose several tracks or parcels of land to be sent to the lands committee
for further discussion. This could be viewed as a viable approach in the land disposal
process. Mayor Arndt wrapped up the discussion noting that this item be discussed again at a
future Assembly meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
OTHER INFORMATION:
KIBC 2.30.060 scheduling of an item within 60 days of submission. The deadline for this item
is September 8, 2025.
KIBC 2.160 Borough Lands Committee
Borough Lands Committee Roster
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Discussion Of Available Borough Lands
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This Map was made with data from our KIB_Parcels Layer that is updated nightly and publicly available online.
This Map is only accurate to the data as of the time and date posted in the bottom right hand corner of this map.
If you have any questions please email GIS@Kodiakak.us
This map is provided for informational
purposes only and is not intended for
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Kodiak Island Borough GIS
www.kodiakak.us
(907)-486-9332
Current Time: 10/30/2023 9:06 AM
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Discussion Of Available Borough Lands
AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Kodiak Island Borough
OFFICE of the MANAGER
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Phone (907) 486-9301
TO: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
FROM: Aimee Williams, Borough Manager
RE: Manager's Report, October 9, 2025
Manager's Department
Landfill Fence
Patricia Valerio, Carl Royall, and I walked the landfill fence perimeter with the contractor
on Monday afternoon. We learned about the proposed fixes to where the bears are
currently entering and exiting the landfill fence.
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
Met with the contractor about the outreach plan and the illegal dumping and how the
plan should address these issues.
Kodiak Economic Development Corporation
Attended the monthly meeting for KEDC to discuss the progress on their strategic plan.
They are interested in the possibility of office space at the North Star complex if it
becomes an option.
Alaska Municipal Manager Association
Finished planning the AMMA Annual Meeting on December 8th and 9th. The Executive
Committee of AMMA is attending the International City/County Management
Association conference this year.
TimeClock Plus
The Finance Department and Manager's Department are doing a trial run of the
hardware this pay period. Community Development will be added next week plus a
member of the project's office to test the functionality of the software.
Current Recruitments
• E/F — Director, Environmental Specialist, Landfill Manager, and General Laborer
• CDD - Code Enforcement Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Community Development
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a work session on October 8, 2025. The
Commission received training on the history of city planning in the U.S., land use
planning, and reviewed the format and organization of staff reports. There was also a
discussion to add the code amendment related to short-term rental definitions to the
November meeting. Packet review for the October 15th Regular meeting covered the
parking variance for the Maritime Museum.
PLAN 2045 — Parks, Recreation, and Trails Open House
Community Development staff held an open house in the Assembly Chambers on
October 8, from 10 AM to 2 PM. 13 people attended and provided input on parks and
recreation facilities and on community trails. The trails survey is still open on the
borough website and can be found on the PLAN 2045 page:
https://www.kodiakak.us/759/Plan-2045. The survey will close on Friday, October 31.
Russian River and Sargent Creek Bridge Replacement PEL Study
The Community Development Director met with the PEL Study Team and ADOT&PF
staff for an update on the project. Summer 2025 fieldwork has been completed for the
project. The in -person public meeting for the project is scheduled for November 4, 2025,
from 5 PM to 7Pm and will be located at the Womens Bay Fire Hall.
Assessing
Senior Citizen (SC) / Disabled Veteran (DV) Exemptions
• Outstanding applications: 13 (11 SC and 2 DV) remain undetermined. Assessing
will begin processing supplements in the new software next week with Finance.
• SC/DV Village trips with KANA for application filings have been scheduled for the
week of Nov. 17th, with backup dates for the week of Dec. 1 st
• In -town SC/DV application KANA coffee hour two Dec. 3rd and Dec. 10th
• In -town SC/DV application at the Senior Center Nov. 19th, Dec. 19th and Jan. 13th
Field Work
• Assessing is working in villages and remote areas.
• Akhiok, Karluk, Old Harbor and Larsen Bay, Ugak, as well as 40% of remote "fly
to only" areas have been completed
• Staff was in Port Lions yesterday. We need one more day there to finish up.
Tyler Conversion
• Staff has meetings with Tyler staff every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for
the next 5 weeks.
Exemption Appeals
• The Alutiiq Heritage Foundation - Trial scheduled for July 27-29, 2026. Currently
working with KIB attorney on filings that are due.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Finance Department
2025 Property Taxes
Wednesday, October 151n is the next payment deadline for those wishing to make full
payments, or for those who paid their first half payment after August 15tn
Property Assessment and Taxation Implementation Project
Staff received access to the production version on September 231d and is working with
Tyler staff on verifying financial data calculations and functions; dual entry for new and
legacy system will continue through December. Finance, IT and assessing are
completing a final review of the Property Access module — go -live for this module is
expected to be mid -October.
Information Technology
This week, the IT Department is continuing to support the Tyler PACS migration, and is
working on scoring the KIB Cybersecurity project RFP for the state grant.
Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation
IT staff is evaluating RFP proposals submitted for the Alaska State and Local
Cybersecurity Grant Program to upgrade Borough firewall and network systems.
Network and Connectivity
KIB IT staff are continuing to assist the migration to the new PACS system, and
installing a TCP timeclock installation at KFRC.
Systems Administration
IT is supporting KIB community events in the Borough Chambers, and are working on
configurations for laptops for incoming Assembly members.
GIS
GIS is working with Community Development providing maps such as the Trails/Parks
maps for Wednesday's Community Development meeting, and other various mapping
requests by other departments.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Engineering and Facilities
Fuel Spill Assistance
Long Term Care
Comprehensive gap analysis and site investigation work plan to advance towards
the closure of the spill at the long-term care center is under contract with NWFF.
NWFF and E&F staff have been working with ADEC to ensure that the closeout
plan meets all necessary requirements. The final report is due by October 31 st.
Based on the preliminary findings, KIB will need to hire a third party to conduct
more sampling and install a new monitoring well.
KFRC
Karluk
Projects office staff are working with 3-Tier Alaska to conduct similar work for the
closure of the Karluk fuel spill. That report is also due on October 31 st. Based on
the preliminary findings, KIB will need to hire a third party to conduct more
sampling and/or install a new monitoring well.
Industrial Pump Alaska order is moving forward. The delivery schedule was
updated to include a contractor site visit to the manufacturing facility to conduct
the QA/QC of the pump test prior to shipment. The new shipment date is
December 18th.
KFRC Ozonator (Decontamination) project has been reviewed and is ready to be
advertised for bid. Discussions with the State of Alaska are occurring regarding
the current requirements, and we have requested an extension for the 2026
construction season.
Landfill
• Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Update is due December 12, 2026
• E&F issued a RFQ for the larger fence repairs, and Ricks General Services was
the lowest quote at $21,500.00. Their work is anticipated to be complete by
October 31.
• The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation conducted an inspection
of the landfill and LTP on September 17, 2025.
• The LTP Surface Water Sampling event was successfully completed, and staff
are waiting on the results.
Chiniak School Painting
• Final paint inspection to be conducted on October 10th. The anticipated deadline
is October 31 st.
Multi -Facility Elevator Modernization
Both elevator systems have an estimated ship date mid -October and is estimated to
take a minimum of three weeks to arrive in Kodiak. So, we are anticipating parts to
begin arriving mid -November.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Small Projects
• North Star Fire Alarm Inspection: Taylor Fire conduced a fire alarm inspection of
the North Star Building on October 8th. The system is back in normal operation.
• North Star boilers were down and have been repaired by KIB Maintenance staff,
but the contractor suggests a full burner replacement at the cost of $24,867.50.
• Dark Lake Clean Up: Staff issued a workorder for the SA#1 contractor and Dark
Lake was cleaned by September 29th. On October 1 st, we had our first load of
illegally dumped waste. Maintenance continues to patrol the dump pad locations
and collect the illegally dumped waste.
• Projects Office Stair Replacement: Work was completed September 23rd. Staff
are awaiting Building Official's inspection report.
• Mill Bay Stairs Replacement: Staff posted the Invitation to Bid September 25th. A
mandatory pre -bid is scheduled for October 20th and bids are due November
4th.
• Landfill Scale Shack Platform: Staff posted the Invitation to Bid October 7th. A
mandatory pre -bid is scheduled for October 21 st and bids are due November
5th.
• Borough Park Table Replacement: Staff will be posting the invitation to bid soon,
for construction season 2026 spring/summer.
Other Contracts that will be coming up for renewal/rebid:
• KIB Facilities Contract Re -Bid: Staff issued a re -bid package on September 18th.
A mandatory pre -bid meeting was held October 6th. Bidder questions are due
October 10th. Bid packages are due October 20th.
• Analytical Laboratory Services (LTP Sample Testing)
• Janitorial Services
• Solid Waste Management Contract
• Matson Navigation Contract (Metals Recycling Shipping)
Board Meetings
• Health Facilities Advisory Board (HFAB)
October 27th, 2025, at 3:00pm at the Providence Conference Room
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Anticipated Early December
Attached to the Report Tonight
North Star Elementary Fire Alarm Report
FY2027 Budget Items
Al Cameras / Facial Recognition
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Kodiak Island Borough No.
NORTHSTAR BUILDING 11436
K
Zip
99615
Monitoring Entity
Contact / Agency elephone Monitoring Account Ref. No.
E-24 ::11-800-877-3624 1982184
Approving Agency
Contact I rele(phoone
CODI 97) 942-5925
Service Other (Specify)
nnually
Prior To Anv Testina
Monitoring Entity
Yes
E-24
15:52
Building Management
Yes
CODI
15:52
Fire Department
Yes
KFD
15:52
ype Transmission rih�pecify)
Digital
Control Panel
Control Panel Manufacturer Control Panel Model Control Panel Location
PYROTRONICS CERBERUS IMXL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS HALLWAY
FROM LIBRARY
Panel in "normal' conditions upon arrival?
Styles
of Circuits
Rev.
Date System Had Any Service Performed
Date that Any Software or Configuration Was Revised
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NORTHSTAR BUILDING
5887 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
Palmer, , AK 99645
907-373-1760
www.taylorfire.com
AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
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11436
Fire Alarm Inspection Report
ork Order # Status
66264 3
Date r.ime
10/08/2025 46
Name
Kodiak Island Borough
Address 1
710 Mill Bay Road
Address 2
Kodiak Island Borough
city
Kodiak
State
K
Zip
99615
Name
NORTHSTAR BUILDING
Address 1
621 MALLARD DRIVE
Address 2
City
KODIAK
State
Owner /Client / Contracting Agency
Representative
CODI
Telephone
+1 (907) 942-5925
Fax
Email
callen@kodiakak.us
Property Name (User)
Contact
CODI
Telephone
+1 (907) 942-5925
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Kodiak Island Borough
NORTHSTAR BUILDING
Printer
Printer Model Did Printer Function Properly
PYROTRONICS No
Location Is Printer Supervised?
IN PANEL Yes
Alarm-Initiatina Devices and Circuit Information
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11436
Description If Other Quantity of Quantity of Quantity of Quantity of
Devices Devices Devices Devices
Installed(Specify)
Tested Passed Failed
Manual Fire 18 18 18 0 CLASS B
Alarm Boxes
Smoke Detectors
130
118
118
0
CLASS B
Duct Detectors
4
4
4
0
CLASS B
Heat Detectors
9
7
7
0
CLASS B
Waterflow
1
1
1
0
CLASS B
Switches
Supervisory
2
2
2
0
CLASS B
Switches
Other
KITCHEN HOOD
1
1
1
0
CLASS B
Alarm Verification
Alarm Verification feature is
Disabled
Levels
HALLWAYS AND COMMON AREAS 45-50 90-95
CLASSROOMS 45-50 85-90
MECHANICAL ROOMS 65-70 95-100
GYM 40-45 85-90
Alarm Notification Circuits
No. of alarm notification appliance circuits re circuits monitored for integrity?
6 es
Control Equipment
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NORTHSTAR BUILDING 11436
Quantity Style(s)
N/A
and style of signaling line circuits connected to system conforms to:
19
Quantity Styles)
2 ICLASS B
(a) Primary (Main)
Location (of Primary Supply Panelboard)
BOILER ROOM
Nominal Voltage
120
Protection Type
rrent Protection Amps
Engine -driven generator dedicated to fire alarm system. Location of fuel storage:
N/A
Disconnecting Means Location
PANEL M BREAKER 14
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11436
(c) Emergency or standby system used as a backup to primary power 0 Legally required standby described in NFPA 70, Article 701
supply, instead of using a secondary power supply: O Optional standby system described in NFPA 70, Article 702, which also
N/A meets the performance requirements of Article 700 or 701
Emergency system described in NFPA 70, Article 700
stem I ests Ana ins ections
•- Visual
Control Unit O
Functional•
O
n
Interface Equipment
O
O
Lamps/LEDS
O
O
Primary Power Supply
O
O
Trouble Signals
O
Transient Suppressors
Transient Suppressors Comments
in Visual N/A
iators
Remote Annunciator IMAIN ENTRANCE
AudibleNisual Combination I O O
Visible O
Alarm Signal I Yes 18:59
Trouble Signal IYes 18:59
Notifications That Testing is ComDlete
Building Management Yes CODI 19:02
Monitoring Agency
Yes77KFD
E-24
19:02
Fire Department
Yes
19:02
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AGENDA ITEM #4.a.
Kodiak Island Borough
NORTHSTAR BUILDING
Deficiencies and Issues
HEAT DETECTORS BOTH HEAT SYSTEM SENSOR 10/08/2025 19:02
DETECTORS IN 5604
BOILER ROOM
ARE DUE FOR
THERE 15 YEAR
REPLACEMENT.
PRINTER PRINTER FOR 10/08/2025 19:03
SYSTEM IS
INOPERABLE AND
OUT OF PAPER. V 1
No.
11436
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NORTHSTAR BUILDING
Pictures
1
AMINF"w OF
ELECTRICAL
PANEL
MUST BE
KEPT CLEAR
FOR 35INCHES
hoto 1 Description
'ACP
Photo 7 1 jPhoto 8
3
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11436
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Photo 3 Description
SMOKE DETECTORS ON SITE
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NORTHSTAR BUILDING
Photo 7 Description Photo B Description
NNUNCIATOR ON SITE CAGES ON 14 SMOKE DETECTORS
ON SITE
and Recommendations
NOT ABLE TO TEST 14 SMOKE DETECTORS ON SITE DUE TO THEM HAVING PROTECTIVE CAGES AROUND
EM NOT ALLOWING TESTER TO TEST THEM LIKE THERE DESIGNED TO.
i of Corrective Action:
Action and Date Taken:
s testing was performed in accordance with NFPA 72 Edition
19
No.
11436
Name of Inspector rme
LANE TAYLOR :31
License Number
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NORTHSTAR BUILDING 11436
I16-041
Inspector Signature
Inspector Signature
ai=
Name of Owner or Representative[rime
CODI 20:31
Date
10/08/2025
Owner or Representative Signature I
Owner or Representative Signature
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AGENDA ITEM #5.a.
.o,* BOROUGH CLERK'S
REPORT
October 9, 2025
1. Election Update
• After months of careful planning and preparation, we have now moved beyond Election Day.
We still have a few weeks left to complete our remaining tasks, which include canvassing on
Wednesday, October 15. Canvassing is open to the public, and anyone who wishes to observe
is more than welcome. We will kick things off at 9 a.m. in the Assembly chambers.
• 1 want to take a moment to express my gratitude to our polling place workers and our receiving
team for conducting the election with the utmost integrity and professionalism. I also want to
extend my thanks to my team — Lina and Irene. I feel grateful every day to work alongside such
supportive team members — even though elections can be exhausting, they always perform
their duties with a smile and a positive attitude.
• 1 would like to thank those who came out to vote including the 330 who early voted. I am hopeful
and I think our voter turnout may be higher this year than last year's.
2. Records Update
• We have processed 13 records requests, with one still outstanding.
3. Liquor Licenses
We have three pending renewal applications which are:
• Kodiak Compass Suites
• Tropic Lanes
• Elk's Lodge
Additionally, we have a marijuana retail store license renewal application for High Rise, LLC.
The biennial review for all licenses expiring in 2026 is also underway.
4. FY2026 BUDGETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 31
• Legislative Budget is at 34%
• Clerk's Office Budget is at 24%
5. Leave
KIBC 2.25.070
No member of the Assembly may absent himself from any regular or special meetings of the
assembly except for good cause. An assembly member who is unable to attend a meeting SHALL
ADVISE THE CLERK OR THE MAYOR of the contemplated absence.
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AGENDA ITEM #5.a.
KIBC 2.30.026 (G)(1)
Notification to the borough clerk shall occur 24 hours prior to the meeting of the request to
participate electronically. If notice is not provided 24 hours prior to the meeting, electronic
participation shall not be allowed, unless approved by the mayor prior to 5 p.m. the day of the
meeting.
JThe Alaska Municipal League Conference will be held in Anchorage on December 10-12. Please
advise as soon as possible if you would like to go so, we can make arrangements for you.
6.
Pending
Agenda Item Requests
No.
Description
Requested
Submitt
60-day
Completed
Comments
by
ed on
deadline
on
26-
Amend K/BC 2.160. 020 —
Whiteside
07110125
09/08/25
08/28/25
Will discuss again ,n tre
01
designate CDD Director
LeDoux
future
as Chair of Lands
Sharratt
Committee
26-
Business property tax and
Johnson
08128125
10127125
02
vessel exem lions
Sharratt
7
Land Enhancement To
Sharratt
08/17M
WA
Local Buvers
7. Staff Training
• I will be out of the office October 18 to 27 for a Records Management Training.
/• Clerk's Office staff members will be attending the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerk's
Training December 7-10.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
• This is a reminder that your scoring sheets for the Attorney/Legal are due back on
Wednesday, October 15. You can return those to the Clerk or the Manager.
• I also distributed the yearly Boards and Committees forms. Please return those to the Clerk's
J Office by October 22.
• The duties associated with the positions in the Clerk's office have changed the past 11 years.
We have made some updates to the Position Description Questionnaires (PDQs) for the
positions in the Clerk's Office. I will give you an update once the process is completed.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.b.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Meeting Type: Assembly Work Session
Please PRINT your name legibiv
Date: October 9, 2025
Phone number
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