2003-11-06 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was
held November 6, 2003 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 Pastor Larry Cornett of the Church
of the Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were present:
Mayor:
Gabrielle LeDoux
Assemblymember:
Tom Abell
Tuck Bonney
Pat Branson
Robin Heinrichs
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
November 6, 2003
Cecil Ranney
Wayne Stevens
Nancy Wells
comprising a quorum of the Assembly; and
Pat Carlson, Manager
Judith Nielsen, Borough Clerk
Nova Javier, Deputy Clerk
APPROVAL OF
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA
WELLS, moved to approve the
seconded by BRANSON agenda.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous voice vote
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes of
July 17 and September 14, 2003.
BRANSON, moved to approve the minutes
seconded by ABELL as submitted.
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous voice vote
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation
Mayor LeDoux congratulated the Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc.
on their national accreditation achievement and 30th
anniversary and encouraged the community to join in the
celebration on Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at
the Kodiak Senior Center. Julie Knagin accepted the
proclamation and gave an update on current activities at the
Center. She invited everyone to attend the celebration.
REGULAR
MEETING
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
AWARDS AND
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION
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CITIZENS COMMENTS
Don Roberts, Jr. felt his criticisms of the Mental Health
Center were not addressed and reminded the Assembly of their
responsibility to oversee the Center's operation. He said past
mental health surveys had unfavorable feedback from patients.
Matt Heqqe asked the Assembly to rescind Resolution No. 2002 -24
that endorsed the Central Gulf of Alaska Pilot Rockfish Program
as an Economic Development Plan for Kodiak.
Assemblymember Abell suggested the resolution could be
discussed at the next work session.
Clerk Nielsen announced the provision for citizens to address
the Assembly at work session under citizens comments.
Jerry Bongen wanted Resolution No. 2002 -24 reconsidered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor LeDoux announced the Kodiak Island Borough Mayor's
conference will be held tomorrow at the Kodiak Fisheries
Research Center.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. REORGANIZATION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
1. Election of the Deputy Mayor.
Mayor LeDoux opened the nominations. Assemblymember Abell
nominated Assemblymember Bonney. Mayor LeDoux closed the
nominations.
Clerk Nielsen said KIBC 2.17.040 stated a ballot shall be taken
and asked for Assembly's direction.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO AFFIRM
moved to affirm the nomination
of Assemblymember Bonney without
balloting.
Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Ranney, Stevens, Wells
CITIZENS
COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING
BOROUGH
MANAGER'S
REPORT
MESSAGES FROM
THE BOROUGH
MAYOR
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
REORGANIZATION
OF THE KIB
ASSEMBLY
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Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
B. CONTRACTS CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. 2003 -40 Purchase of a Fire Truck for
Womens Bay Fire Hall.
WELLS,
seconded by BRANSON
VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE
moved to authorize the m
to expend not more than $252,714
for the acquisition of a Pierce
fire response vehicle through use
of the Womens Bay Fire Service
Area Fund Balance and a
Facilities Fund Loan.
Manager Carlson said the Womens Bay community needed a new fire
truck. The down payment would come from their fund balance
with the remainder financed through the Borough for five years.
Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Ranney, Stevens, Wells, Abell
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED:
C. RESOLUTIONS
BRANSON, moved to adopt
seconded by HEINRICHS Resolution No. 2003 -27.
Unanimous RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 2003 -27 Supporting Legislation Mandating
That Fiscal Notes Considering Impact on Local Taxpayers
Be Required for All State of Alaska Legislation and
Administrative Actions That Could Have Economic Impacts
on School Districts and Local Government.
Assemblymember Branson said this would formally calculate the
fiscal impacts of proposed legislation and administrative
actions. She hoped this would not cause additional burden to
the municipalities.
STEVENS,
seconded by HEINRICHS
moved to amend Section 2 of
the resolution to read: "Fiscal
notes for local economic impacts
should be prepared by the State
government at the same time as
fiscal notes for State government
impacts and the fiscal note
process should include E -mail
notification of school district
and local government
administrators and finance
officials."
CONTRACT
NO. 2003 -40
RESOLUTION
NO. 2003 -27
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VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Ranney,
Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney
None
Unanimous
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION
Ayes:
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Heinrichs, Ranney, Stevens,
Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson
2. Resolution No. 2003 -28 Accepting Kodiak Soil and Water RESOLUTION
Conservation District Grant Funds and Identifying How NO. 2003 -28
the Kodiak Island Borough Intends to Use Such Funds.
HEINRICHS, moved to adopt
seconded by BRANSON Resolution No. 2003 -28.
Manager Carlson said this resolution accepted Kodiak Soil and
Water Conservation District Grant funds of $10,000 for the
construction of the Mission Lake Tide Gate.
Ayes: Ranney, Stevens, Wells, Abell,
Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
3. Resolution No. 2003 -29 Urging the Alaska State RESOLUTION
Legislature to Develop a Comprehensive Long -Range Plan NO. 2003 -29
for the State.
STEVENS, moved to adopt
seconded by ABELL Resolution No. 2003 -29.
Assemblymember Stevens said the resolution urged the Governor
and Legislature to exhibit strong leadership and develop a long
term fiscal plan for Alaska through budget discipline, new uses
of Permanent Fund earnings, and instituting a broad -based tax.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney,
Branson, Heinrichs, Ranney
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED:
None
Unanimous
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4. Resolution No. 2003 -30 Accepting State Homeland
Security Grant Program Part I (SHSGP) Funds and
Identifying How the Kodiak Island Borough Intends to
Use Such Funds.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BRANSON
Carlson said this accepted State Hom gPrnri ty
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Grant Program Part I ( SHSGP) Funds of $138,151 to acquire
equipment for first responder preparedness and to provide for
community wide preparedness training.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT
Ayes: Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Ranney, Stevens
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
D. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 2003 -08 Amending Kodiak Island Borough
Code of Ordinances Title 2 Administration and Personnel
Chapter 2.17 Rules of the Assembly Section 2.17.090
Citizens' Rights.
WELLS,
seconded by STEVENS
Mayor LeDoux said this would eliminate the need for citizens to
state their address for the record when addressing the
Assembly.
VOTE ON MOTION TO ADVANCE
Ayes: Abell, Bonney, Branson,
Heinrichs, Ranney, Stevens, Wells
None
Unanimous
Noes:
MOTION CARRIED:
E. OTHER ITEMS
1.
Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31,
2004.
BRANSON,
seconded by HEINRICHS
Regular Assembly Meeting
moved to adopt
Resolution No.2003 -30.
moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 2003 -07 in first reading to
advance to public hearing on
September 18, 2003.
moved to confirm the mayoral
appointment of Nicola Lesourd to
a seat on the Parks and
Recreation Committee for a term
to expire December 31, 2004.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2003 -30
ORDINANCES FOR
INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE
NO. 2003 -08
OTHER ITEMS
PARKS AND
RECREATION
APPOINTMENT
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VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM
Ayes: Bonney, Branson, Heinrichs,
Ranney, Stevens, Wells, Abell
Noes: None
CARRIED: Unanimous MOTION CARIC1LiL
2. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31,
2005.
HEINRICHS,
seconded by BONNEY
VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM
moved to confirm the mayoral
appointment of Murphy Forner to a
seat on the Parks and Recreation
Committee for a term to expire
December 31, 2005.
Ayes: Branson, Heinrichs, Ranney,
Stevens, Wells, Abell, Bonney
Noes: None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
3. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Committee for a Term to Expire December 31,
2005.
BRANSON,
seconded by STEVENS
VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM
Ayes: Heinrichs, Ranney, Stevens,
Wells, Abell, Bonney, Branson
Noes None
MOTION CARRIED: Unanimous
CITIZENS COMMENTS CITIZENS
COMMENTS
Dale Rice, Womens Bay Fire Chief thanked the Assembly for their
support for the purchase of the new fire truck for their area.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
moved to confirm the mayoral
appointment of Mike Sirofchuck to
a seat on the Parks and
Recreation Committee for a term
to expire December 31, 2005.
Assemblymember Branson congratulated newly- elected
Assemblymember Ranney and Assemblymember Bonney for his
election as deputy mayor.
PARKS AND
RECREATION
APPOINTMENT
PARKS AND
RECREATION
APPOINTMENT
ASSEMBLYMEMBER
COMMENTS
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Assemblymember Bonney asked the Assembly to direct the manager
to put together a publication showing support to State Senator
Ted Stevens. He suggested a joint publication with SWAMC.
Assemblymember Stevens welcomed newly - elected Assemblymember
Ranney and congratulated Assemblymember Bonney as the new
deputy mayor.
Assemblymember Wells congratulated Assemblymembers Ranney -and
Bonney and Senior Center for receiving accreditation. She
thanked Assemblymember Stevens for Resolution No. 2003 -29.
Assemblymember Abell felt Senator Ted Stevens did a good job
for the State. He wanted the Assembly to get out of fishery
issues. He congratulated Assemblymembers Ranney and Bonney.
Assemblymember Ranney said the past week was a learning
experience and congratulated Assemblymember Bonney.
Mayor LeDoux announced the Assembly would meet in a work
session on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough
conference room; a joint Assembly /City Council work session on
Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough conference
room; and a regular meeting on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30
p.m. in the assembly chambers.
The Kodiak Island Borough Mayors Conference was November 7 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kodiak Fisheries Research
Center. Borough offices would be closed on Tuesday, November
11, 2003 in observance of Veteran's day. She announced that
she, along with members of the Assembly, would travel to Nome
for the Alaska Municipal League Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Assembly,
the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Judith A. Nie sen, CMC
Borough Clerk
November 6, 2003
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Gabrielle LeDoux, Ma r
Approved: 01/10/2004
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