2004-09-16 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held September
16, 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.
A silent invocation was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Gabrielle LeDoux, Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Mike
Anderson, Tuck Bonney, Pat Branson, Robin Heinrichs, Cecil Ranney, and Nancy
Wells. Staff present were Manager Pat Carlson, Clerk Judi Nielsen, and
Assistant Clerk Laura Casey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BRANSON moved to approve the agenda, seconded by HEINRICHS
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS - None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Omar Stratman said mile 23.8 on the Chiniak Highway just before the Mayflower
Lake turn off was a very dangerous curve. He said the Alaska Department of
Transportation had no intent to realign the road prior to paving next year.
He proposed moving the road around the south side of the hill approximately
1500 feet to eliminate the curve. He wanted the Borough implement a law that
public hearings be held at the Borough level prior to any road work.
Jerome Selby, Chamber of Commerce Interim Director, applauded the Fiber
Optics Project that he felt would open °many opportunities for the community.
Emil Christiansen Sr, Old Harbor Native Corporation, said the Corporation
worked on the Fiber Optic Project for three years. He appreciated the
support given.
Scott Arndt was concerned that the bonds that passed in April were for
repairs that would not last 20 years and he supported ten year repairs. He
said two million dollars would have built a new Old Harbor gym, instead of
20 years of repairs. He said a plan should have been designed for the
Learning Center. He wanted to see funds invested wisely.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Carlson noted his written report that the Assembly received at the
last work session. He was updating the priority list, calendar, and waste
water mixing zones for the next work session. An Iceland committee would be
in Kodiak for a presentation September 23` He would be entering preliminary
negotiations with the new Dean for Oceans and Fish.
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MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor LeDoux acknowledged that Kodiak National Guard members were being
called up to Iraq and wished them well. She agreed with Omar Stratman's
comments and suggested the Assembly adopt a support resolution and contact
the Legislature to have the curve realigned prior to paving. Manager Carlson
suggested speaking with the lobbyist and have it included in the STIP.
Mayor LeDoux congratulated Doug Mathers for 20 years of volunteer service to
Bayside Fire Department. She also congratulated Scott Arndt for 20 years on
the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2004 -46 Larsen Bay Electric Fencing Project /EVOS KIB
WMP.
WELLS moved to approve Contract No. 2004 -46 to Anderson Construction Company
in an amount not to exceed $30,000 contingent on verification of
reimbursement by EVOS for a project completion date of no later than November
1, 2004, seconded by BRANSON
Assemblymember Anderson excused himself declaring a conflict of interest.
Manager Carlson said the original bidder was unable to complete the project
so staff contacted the two remaining bidders and Anderson Construction
Company was the next best bid.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Ranney, Wells; EXCUSED: Anderson
2. Contract No. 2004 -47 Purchase of Fencing Material for Port Lions
EVOS KIB WMP
BONNEY moved to approve Contract No. 2004 -47 to Bugni Enterprises to purchase
fencing material for the Port Lions landfill in an amount not to exceed
$44,000, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson said Bugni Enterprises was recommended due to their expertise
in fencing, fencing materials, and a strong working relationship with the
Borough.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Anderson, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Ranney, Wells, Abell
3. Contract No. 2004 -48 Agreement for Provision of E -911 Operation and
Maintenance Services.
HEINRICHS moved to approve Contract No. 2004-48 Agreement for Provision of
E -911 Operation and Maintenance Services, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson said this would provide enhanced E -911 services through the
City's central dispatch. The existing system was installed and operated
under an initial working agreement that was no longer applicable.
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In response to Assemblymember Branson, Manager Carlson said the original fee
was paid in Fiscal Year 2003, so this was retroactive to what was paid.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Ranney, Wells, Abell, Anderson
B. RESOLUTIONS - None.
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None.
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. October 5, 2004 Regular Municipal Election Workers.
BRANSON moved to approve the regular municipal election workers as submitted
by the Borough Election Supervisor, seconded by BONNEY
Clerk Nielsen thanked the volunteers for their time during the elections.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY : Branson, Heinrichs, Ranney,
Wells, Abell, Anderson, Bonney
2. Authorization for Manager to Negotiate a Sole Source Contract for
Unique Professional Services for a Fiber Optic Marine Survey from
Anchorage to Kodiak.
HEINRICHS moved to authorize the Manager to negotiate a sole source contract
for unique professional services for a Fiber Optic Marine Survey from
Anchorage to Kodiak, seconded by BONNEY
Manager Carlson said this would authorize him to negotiate a contract for
unique professional services with Kodiak -Kenai Cable Company, LLC to provide
support services, data analysis, and a work product of an underwater survey
for a fiber optic cable route. This contract request was part of the federal
grant recently accepted by the Assembly from NOAA.
Assemblymember Branson said the letter from Senator Ted Stevens spelled out
how this would benefit communities.
Assemblymember Anderson supported the project. He noted the funds were from
a NOAA grant, not Borough funds. He applauded Old Harbor Native Corporation
for initiating and moving this forward.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Heinrichs, Ranney, Wells, Abell,
Anderson, Bonney, Branson
CITIZEN COMMENTS - None.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Branson congratulated Deputy Clerk Nova Javier for receiving
her Certified Municipal Clerk designation, Doug Mathers and Scott Arndt for
volunteering in a very difficult field, and Manager Carlson for becoming a
grandfather. She would like to see the In -kind committee meet to conclude
discussions.
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Assemblymember Heinrichs said the Fiber Optic would be a tremendous benefit
to the communities. He asked the Assembly to discuss at a work session the
Sea Lion mitigation unclaimed funds that Manager Carlson and Manager Freed
had initiated to receive.
Assemblymember Bonney was disappointed to see a large amount of litter on the
island while he was camping. He urged the public to think twice before
throwing their garbage on the ground.
Assemblymember Wells thanked those who participated in the Health Fair. She
said it was the largest turn out for blood testing. She requested
information on the rocket launch facility's request for more land. She
would keep all those going to Iraq in her prayers.
Assemblymember Abell said they were moving forward with dicussion on the
garbage problem. He asked if bond money could be used for other projects and
if there was a penalty to pay the bonds earlier.
Assemblymember Ranney concurred with the previous Assemblymember comments on
the Chiniak Highway switch -back and supported a resolution to the Legislature
to have it resolved. He said with our National Guard being called to Iraq,
it brings it close to home and residents closer together. He wished them
well.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objection, Mayor LeDoux adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
J ith A. Nielsen/ CMC, Borough Clerk Approved: 11/04/2004
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Tuck Bonney, Dept(ty Mayor
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