2004-07-01 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 1, 2004
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held July 1, 2004
in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay
Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
The invocation was given by Captain Dave Davis of the Salvation Army,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Gabrielle LeDoux, Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Tuck Bonney,
Pat Branson, Robin Heinrichs, and Nancy Wells. Staff present were Manager
Pat Carlson, Clerk Judi Nielsen, and Deputy Clerk Nova Javier.
BRANSON moved to excuse Assemblymember Cecil Ranney, seconded by HEINRICHS
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BONNEY moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BRANSON
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting of June 3, 2004.
BRANSON moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by HEINRICHS
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Louise Stutes urged the Assembly to include the Marine Travel Lift project
in their priority list.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Don Rush, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) Administrator, said
the hospital received its re- accreditation by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) . He also reported on their
plans to expand services offered at the specialty clinic.
Assemblymember Wells asked Mr. Rush to add an audiology booth and equipment
to the specialty clinic.
Mr. Rush introduced Scott Selby, new director of the PKIMC Counseling Center.
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Assemblymember Heinrichs said the Bond committee discussed the projects that
would be up for reconsideration at the October municipal election. He said
they would meet again on Wednesday, July 7 at 5:15 p.m.
Assemblymember Branson congratulated PKIMC on their re- accreditation by the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO.)
PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Carlson said the bond sale was moving forward and he hoped for a 5.5
interest rate. After the sale, he would move forward with planning and
design of the projects.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor LeDoux extended her condolences to the family of Chris Blackburn. She
was glad to see Resolution No. 2004 -19 pass at the special meeting. She
looked forward to discussing the Facilities Fund investment policy.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2004 -30 Kodiak. Island Borough Facilities Fuel Oil
Delivery.
BRANSON moved to award Contract No. 2004 -30 to Petro Star, Inc., seconded by
HEINRICHS
Manager Carlson said this contract for fuel oil delivery to KIB facilities
allowed for a price fluctuation through the year.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Bonney,
Heinrichs, Wells
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 2004 -20 Authorizing the Records Manager to Dispose
of Certain Kodiak Island Borough Records.
HEINRICHS moved to adopt Resolution No. 2004 -20, seconded by BRANSON
Clerk Nielsen said the records manager, department heads, and the attorney
reviewed the list and authorized the destruction of the listed records.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Wells, Abell
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C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 2004 -13 Amending Title 7 Elections Chapter 7.40
Canvassing and Certification of Election Returns Section 7.40.010
Canvass of Returns.
BONNEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2004 -13 In first reading to advance to
public hearing on July 15, 2004, seconded by ABELL
Clerk Nielsen said the Alaska State Legislature amended Alaska Statutes
15.20.207 regarding ballot review and this ordinance would change the Kodiak
Island Borough code to reflect the amendment.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Heinrichs, Wells,
Abell, Bonney
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Waiving the Claimant's Failure to Make Timely Application for
Exemption and Authorizing the Assessor to Accept the Application
as if Timely Filed.
HEINRICHS moved to waive the claimant's failure to make timely application
for exemption and authorize the assessor to accept the application as if
timely filed, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson said the claimant's application for a senior tax exemption
in 1999 and was denied because he did not provide a copy of the ground lease
to document control of the land where his remote dwelling is located. He
produced a copy of the lease dated in 1998 and his exemption was approved
subject to Assembly waiver.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Heinrichs, Wells, Abell,
Bonney, Branson
2. Resignation of Service Area No. 1 Board Member.
BONNEY moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Kaye R. McClain from
the Service Area No. 1 Board for a term to expire October 2005, seconded by
BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs
3. Resignation of Womens Bay Road Service Area Board Member.
BRANSON moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Kevin W. Riddle from
the Womens Bay Road Service Area Board for a term to expire October 2005
effective July 25, 2004, seconded by HEINRICHS
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Wells
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4. Resignation of Parks and Recreation Committee Member.
WELLS moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of D. Scott Bauby from
the Parks and Recreation Committee for a term to expire December 2005
effective August 1, 2004, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Wells, Abell
CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Branson looked forward to the investment policy and non profit
discussions.
Assemblymember Heinrichs was glad to hear the report from Mr. Rush. He
greeted Assemblymember Branson a happy birthday and wished everyone a happy
Fourth of July holiday.
Assemblymember Bonney extended his condolences to the families of Chris
Blackburn and Al Cratty Senior.
Assemblymember Wells congratulated PKIMC's hospital staff for their re-
accreditation from JCAHO. She asked Manager Carlson about the status of the
Anton Larsen Bay ramp project. In response, Manager Carlson said the Corp
of Engineers would conduct a permit review and he would give an update at the
next work session.
Assemblymember Abell said there was a good turnout of people at the Bond
Committee meeting. He encouraged everyone to attend their next work session
on Wedneday, July 7.
Mayor LeDoux announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday,
July 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room and a regular meeting on
Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly chambers.
The Kodiak Island Borough offices would be closed on Monday, July 5
observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objection, the mayor adjourns the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
Nielsen, Borough j ith A. ugh Clerk Approved: 07/15/2004
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