2002-07-02 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 2, 2002
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
was held July 2, 2002 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 Davis of the Salvation
Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were present:
Mayor:
Gabrielle LeDoux
Assemblymembers:
Tom Abell
Tuck Bonney
Pat Branson
Robin Heinrichs
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Pat Carlson, Manager
Judi Nielsen, Borough Clerk
Nova Javier, Deputy Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 2, 2002
Greg Razo
Wayne Stevens
Darlene Turner
HEINRICHS, moved to approve
seconded by BRANSON the agenda.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meetings of
June 4 and 16, 2002.
BRANSON,
seconded by TURNER
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Honorary Citation to Steve Cole
The Mayor and Assembly presented an honorary citation to
Steve Cole in recognition of his dedicated service and
contributions to the Kodiak Island Community since 1995,
for organizing, recruiting, volunteering, and garnering
participation for the very successful Kodiak Teen Court.
Steve Cole accepted the honorary citation and shared the
credit to their board of directors and to the young adults
involved in the program.
Unanimous voice vote
moved to approve the
minutes as submitted.
Unanimous voice vote
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
HONORARY CITATION
TO STEVE COLE
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Mike Milligan welcomed Steve Kreber back. He appreciated
that the Assembly made land available to the public and
urged the process to continue to increase the tax base.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Jake Ketscher, Planning and Zoning Commissioner said the
Commission looked forward to their meeting with the
Assembly on August 8.
In response to Assemblymember Razo, Mr. Ketscher said new
Commissioners had not received formal training or
orientation; however, that would be valuable.
Assemblymember Razo encouraged the Commissioners to
receive training at available seminars.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 2002 -11 Amending Kodiak Island Borough
Code of Ordinances Title 7 Elections Chapter 7.50
Absentee Voting section 7.50.010 Eligibility, section
7.50.020 Materials for absentee voting, section
7.50.030 Absentee voting - -In person, section 7.50.040
Absentee voting - -By personal representative, and
section 7.50.050 Absentee voting - -By mail.
TURNER, moved to adopt
seconded by BRANSON Ordinance No. 2002 -11.
Clerk Nielsen reported that effective January 1, 2002,
Alaska Statutes Title 15 was amended to eliminate absentee
voting by personal representative and create special needs
voting. Also, Alaska Statutes provided for the submission
of absentee ballot requests by electronic transmission as
an assistance to absentee voters. Once adopted, the
ordinance would be sent to the Department of Justice for
preclearance.
Mayor LeDoux called for public testimony; hearing and
seeing none, she reconvened the regular meeting.
There was no discussion by the Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens,
Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Carlson wished everyone a happy Fourth of July.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
In response to Mayor LeDoux, the Assembly authorized her
to sign a Salvation Army Kodiak Corps and Community
Center's application for a Transitional Housing for
Recovering Substance Abusers grant.
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CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE
NO. 2002 -11
BOROUGH MANAGER'S
REPORT
MESSAGES FROM THE
BOROUGH MAYOR
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In response to Assemblymember Stevens, she said she
decided not to attend the fish conference in Dutch Harbor
because she had a death in the family and she felt the
Borough did not have position on crab rationalization.
She deferred to Manager Carlson for a report.
Manager Carlson said crab rationalization discussions were
being held in Washington, D.C. and he was uncertain of
what the results would be.
Mayor LeDoux was disappointed that Governor Knowles vetoed
the budget and Larsen Bay's request for mosquito magnets
was denied. She wanted to see discussions about this at
an Assembly work session. She was appalled that the
United States Supreme Court found the words "under God" in
the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional.
She wished everyone a happy Fourth of July.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
RAZO, moved to award Contract
seconded by HEINRICHS No. 2002 -10 to IRS
Environmental of Anchorage in
an amount not to exceed
$34,890.
Manager Carlson reported that four bids were received and
the low bidder was IRS Environmental of Anchorage.
Reference checks reflect that the project manager had
substantial experience with this type of project.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes:
Noes:
1. Contract No. 2002 -10 High School Asbestos Tile
Abatement and Carpet Removal.
None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell
2. Contract No. 2002 -11 High School Carpet
Installation.
RAZO, moved to award Contract
seconded by BRANSON No. 2002 -11 to Designer Carpets
of Anchorage in an amount not
to exceed $47,031.
Manager Carlson reported that one bid was submitted for
this project and he anticipated additional work to be
funded through the change order process.
In response to Assemblymember Heinrichs, Manager Carlson
noted that labor and materials were included in the bid.
Assemblymember Razo saw this as another example of the
good working relationship between the Borough and the
School District.
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UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACTS
CONTRACT
NO. 2002 -10
CONTRACT
NO. 2002 -11
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Manager Carlson said this project also included painting
and rearranging the senior hall.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Razo,
Stevens, Turner, Abell, Bonney
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
3. Contract No. 2002 -12 Providence Kodiak Island
Medical Center Roof Repair.
STEVENS, moved to award Contract
seconded by BRANSON No. 2002 -12 to Clarion Company
of Kodiak in the amount of
$48,960 with change orders for
unit cost items estimated at
approximately $15,000.
Manager Carlson said one bid was submitted and the full
scope of the project would not be known until the roof was
removed.
In response to Assemblymember Razo, Manager Carlson said
Borough project Manager Jerry Bowen would work closely
with Clarion Company when he returned from medical leave.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Ayes: Heinrichs, Razo, Stevens,
Turner, Abell, Bonney, Branson
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED:
B. RESOLUTIONS
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Noes:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED:
None.
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None
Unanimous
1. Resolution No. 2002 -22 Granting a Request for Use
of Certain Borough Land to the University of Alaska
Fairbanks for the purpose of Conducting Ecological
Research on Marine Birds.
BRANSON, moved to adopt
seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 2002 -22.
Manager Carlson said the University of Alaska Fairbanks
sought to obtain authorization to establish temporary
radio receiving stations on Borough land to track the
movement of radio - tagged Kittiwakes.
Ayes: Razo, Stevens, Turner, Abell,
Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs
None
None
Unanimous
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
CONTRACT
NO. 2002 -12
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
NO. 2002 -22
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
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D. OTHER ITEMS
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Captain Dave Davis, in celebration of freedom, wished
everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July.
In response to a phone call of Wally Johnson, Manager
Carlson said the Borough had over sixteen acres of roofing
to be maintained and most of the work was roof repairs to
extend the useful life rather than re -roof at ten times
the cost. It was imperative to pay constant attention
because of the inclement weather and the age of the
structures.
Wil Milam phoned to wish Assemblymember Stevens a happy
birthday.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Razo wished Assemblymember Stevens a happy
birthday. He noted that everyone should celebrate and
place a high value on freedom especially after the
September 11 tragedy. He wished everyone a happy Fourth
of July.
Assemblymember Abell said Kodiak was a fortunate
community. He congratulated Steve Cole for his
achievements. He encouraged input from the community
regarding concerns about the proper utilization of
recreation areas in the Borough. He said the ATV Adhoc
Committee was a public committee and all meetings were
open to the public.
Assemblymember Turner wished everyone a happy and safe
Fourth of July. She felt everyone should reflect on the
freedom that we, as Americans, enjoy. She wished
Assemblymember Stevens a happy birthday. She
congratulated Steve Cole on the honorary citation
Assemblymember Stevens wished Assemblymember Branson a
happy birthday. He welcomed Steve Kreber back. He
announced that a welcoming reception for the NOAA Ship's
crew would be held on Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Fisheries Research Center.
Assemblymember Bonney congratulated Steve Cole for his
achievements. He noted the ludicrous statements published
in the newspaper about the ATV Adhoc Committee. He felt
people should be involved if they want their voices heard.
He said the committee worked hard reviewing all sides.
Assemblymember Heinrichs wished Assemblymember Stevens a
happy birthday. He said it was good to see Steve Kreber
back behind the camera.
Assemblymember Branson congratulated Steve Cole by saying
that he was a role model of integrity and volunteerism.
She wished everyone a happy Fourth of July and wished
Assemblymember Stevens a happy birthday.
Mayor LeDoux announced that the Assembly would meet in a
special meeting immediately following the regular meeting.
The Assembly would meet in a work session Thursday, July
11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room; a Joint
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OTHER ITEMS
CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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Assembly /City Council work session Tuesday, July 16 at
7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference room; and a regular
meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the assembly
chambers.
She announced that the Kodiak Island Borough offices would
be closed Thursday, July 4, 2002 in observance of the
Fourth of July holiday. She wished everyone a happy
Fourth of July.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Assembly, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.�m.
IS d Gabrielle LeDoux, M r
ATTEST:
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Borough Clerk \../
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 2, 2002
Approved: July 18, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
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