2025-09-18 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
September 18, 2025
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on September 18, 2025, in
the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Administrative Official Seema Garoutte, Community Development Director Chris French,
Finance Director Dora Cross, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz.
INVOCATION
Mr. Hamilton Long of the Salvation Army gave the invocation.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Arndt led the pledge of allegiance.
3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we acknowledge the 10
tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture that enriches our community to this
day.
4. ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Scott Arndt, Assembly Members Steven Ames, Jared Griffin, Dave
Johnson, Larry LeDoux, and Bo Whiteside.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
GRIFFIN moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES(Approved under consent agenda)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2025
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
• Monique Lewis
• Sandra West
• Kelsey James
• Antonia Bravo
• Kristina Van Hoogmoed
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring September 15-19, 2025, Kodiak Adult Education And
Family Literacy Week
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Mayor Arndt proclaimed September 15-19, 2025, as Kodiak Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week.
Linda Himelbloom received the proclamation.
B. Proclamation In Recognition Of The National Assessors Day
Mayor Arndt proclaimed September 30, 2025, as National Assessors Day.
Assessor Seema Garoutte and her staff received the proclamation.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2026-05, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 3
Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.35 Real Property Tax, Section 3.35.050 Board
of Equalization
GRIFFIN moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2026-05.
Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, he closed the
public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Griffin, Johnson, LeDoux, and Whiteside.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Administrative Official Seema Garoutte provided a manager's report, and it was
included in the meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Arndt encouraged everyone to get out and vote on October 7 and mentioned that
early voting starts next week.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2026-13, Purchase Of Enterprise Storage From USI Corporation
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Borough Manager To execute Contract No.
FY2026-13 for the purchase of enterprise storage from USI Corporation in the
amount not to exceed $52,786.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Johnson, LeDoux, Whiteside, and Ames.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS — None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2026-07, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 2
Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.10 Appointment Of Officers,
Commissions, And Committees, Section 2.10.030 Compensation For
Regulatory And Quasi -Judicial Boards and Commissions
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-07 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
LeDoux, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
2. Ordinance No. FY2026-08, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 3
Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.35 Real Property Tax, Section 3.35.030 Real
And Personal Property Exempted From Taxation Regarding Good Cause
Appeal Hearings
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-08 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Johnson.
3. Ordinance No. FY2026-09, Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 3
Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.35 Real Property Tax, Section 3.35.040
Method Of Assessment Regarding Correction Of The Assessment Roll
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-09 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and LeDoux.
4. Ordinance No. FY2026-10, Determining The Disposition Of Tax Foreclosed
Properties Acquired By Clerk's Deed in 2024 And Establishing Intention To
Surplus And Sell Said Properties By Finding That A Public Need Does Not Exist
For The Properties And Authorizing The Properties For Immediate Disposal
GRIFFIN moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-10 to public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the Assembly.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Griffin, Johnson, LeDoux, and Whiteside.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Review Of The State Of Alaska Alcohol And Marijuana Control Office, Beverage
Dispensary License (BDL) Renewal Application For EI Chicano, Inc. DBA EI
Chicano Mexican Restaurant (License #3299 Combined Renewal Notice For
2025-2026 Renewal Cycle)
GRIFFIN moved to voice non -protest to the State of Alaska Alcohol and
Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) BDL renewal application for EI Chicano
Mexican Restaurant and direct the Clerk to notify AMCO of this decision.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin,
Johnson, LeDoux, Whiteside, and Ames.
2. Approval Of The Revised Planning And Zoning Commission By -Laws
GRIFFIN moved to approve the revised Planning and Zoning Commission By-
laws.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
LeDoux, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin.
3. Appointment Of The October 7, 2025, Regular Municipal Election Officials
GRIFFIN moved to appoint the election officials for the upcoming October 7,
2025, municipal election as listed on the memo submitted by the Borough Clerk.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: LeDoux,
Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and Johnson.
4. Declaring Assembly Member Ryan Sharratt's Seat On the Assembly Vacant
GRIFFIN moved to declare Assembly member Sharratt's seat on the Assembly
vacant and direct the Clerk to advertise the vacant seat per Borough Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Ames, Griffin, Johnson, and LeDoux.
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Carlene McChesney spoke under citizens' comments.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member LeDoux shared his appreciation with the Assembly for all the
work accomplished during the meeting, congratulated City Council Candidate
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Sandra West, and wished her good luck. He also mentioned Early Voting and
asked the Clerk, Nova M. Javier, to explain the process.
• Assembly Member Ames expressed his respect and appreciation for outgoing
Assembly Member Sharratt.
• Assembly Member Johnson thanked all the election volunteers and reminded
everyone that these volunteers are the bedrock of democracy.
• Assembly Member Griffin echoed the sentiments expressed by Assembly
Members Johnson and LeDoux. He reminded everyone that the Borough
Candidates Forum will be held on Tuesday, September 23, and the City
Candidates Forum on Monday, September 29. He expressed support for
establishing an Assembly advisor seat on the Chiniak Committee that the School
District is planning to form.
• Assembly Member Whiteside urged citizens to get out and vote.
17. ADJOURNMENT
GRIFFIN moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
September 18, 2025
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, Borough Cie k
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