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2005-02-17 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough February 17, 2005 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting February 17, 2005 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held February 17, 2005 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 Jerome Selby, Assemblymembers Tuck Bonney, Pat Branson, Cecil Ranney, and Barbara Williams. Staff present were Manager Galstad, Clerk Judi Nielsen, and Deputy Clerk Nova Javier. BRANSON moved to excuse Assemblymembers Abell, Anderson, and Wells, seconded by BONNEY 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 Special Meeting of January 10, and Regular Meeting of January 20, 2005. BRANSON moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by WILLIAMS VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month Mayor Selby presented the Student of the Month Award to Edna Abella, a Senior at Kodiak High School. B. Employee of the Year Manager Galstad presented the Employee of the Year Award to Debbie Rippey, Appraiser Technician in the Assessing Department. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Evelyn Mortimer spoke about the importance of services provided by the Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS) and noted the large number of people and organizations that KATS benefitted. Stan Holguin concurred with Ms. Mortimer's comments. He was grateful that KATS helped maintain his independence. Volume XXIX Page 130 COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Providence Kodiak Island Mediccal Center Update Don Rush, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center (PKIMC) Administrator, reported on current activities at the hospital. He said the rating of surveys conducted last year were remarkable. He said their financial status improved and noted the need to acquire a new CAT Scan and MRI. Assemblymember Branson thanked Mr. Rush for his report. Scott Selby, Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center Director, concurred with the comments about KATS. He said the integration between the Center and Safe Harbor Council on Alcoholism was official and they were now under one management system and working to expand services to the community. Ik Ikard Kodiak Kenai Fiber Link Project Manager, thanked the Assembly for their support. He summarized the project stating that Phase I would be completed by the end of 2005 and Phase II would be completed by late 2006. Mayor Selby thanked Mr. Ikard for the presentation. PUBLIC HEARING - None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Galstad said the Legislative trip to Juneau included meetings with staff of the Departments of Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, Tansportation and Public Facilities, Natural Resources, and the University of Alaska and there was an opportunity to testify to HB 130. The Washington D.C. Borough lobbyist asked that the Assembly postpone their lobbying travel to June, July, or September 2005. She received 21 applications for the manager's position and the hiring committee would begin their review late next week. She said the Borough would contract for seismic studies on the buildings before moving forward on the bond projects. She said Wayne Haerer was a temporary hire in the Assessing Department. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby was glad that the trip to Juneau was very productive. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 2005 -04 to Provide Repairs to the Leachate Treatment System at the Kodiak Island Borough Landfill. BONNEY moved to approve Contract No. 2005 -04 with Brechan Enterprises, Inc in an amount not to exceed $30,280, seconded by BRANSON This contract would address the Notice of Violation issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Anderson Construction and Brechan Enterprises, Inc. responded to the RFP. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Ranney, Williams Kodiak Island Borough February 17, 2005 Volume XXIX Page 131 2. Contract No. 2005 -05 to Provide Repairs to the Baler Building Tipping Floor at the Kodiak Island Borough Landfill. BRANSON moved to approve Contract No. 2005 -05 with Brechan Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $96,000, seconded by BONNEY Manager Galstad said the concrete used in a prior repair was not strong enough to withstand the daily activities of processing garbage so the floor was in poor condition. Brechan Enterprises submitted the sole bid. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Ranney, Williams, Bonney B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. FY2005 -14 Adopting a Federal Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2006 -2010. BONNEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2005 -14, seconded by BRANSON Manager Galstad said three main projects were identified to submit to the Alaska Congressional Delegation for funding consideration. Mayor Selby said the Fiber Optic Cable Project request should be $14,500,00. BONNEY moved to amend the amount of the Kodiak /Kenai Fiber Optic Cable project from $14,000,000 to $14,500,000, seconded by BRANSON ROLL CALL ON AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Williams, Bonney, Branson Mayor Selby said there were good additions to the list from the work session and he hoped they were funded and accomplished in the future. Assemblymember Branson commended Manager Galstad and Engineering and Facilities Director Cassidy for making the additions to the list. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Bonney, Branson, Ranney C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Personnel Advisory Board. BONNEY moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Brian Beck to a seat on the Personnel Advisory Board for a term to expire December 2007, seconded by WILLIAMS ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Ranney, Williams 2. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Personnel Advisory Board. BRANSON moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Pam Foreman to a seat on the Personnel Advisory Board for a term to expire December 2007, seconded by BONNEY Kodiak Island Borough February 17, 2005 Volume XXIX Page 132 ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Ranney, Williams, Bonney 3. Appointment to Providence Kodiak Island Service Area Community Board. RANNEY moved to voice non - objection to the appointment of Barbara Stevens to the Providence Kodiak Island Service Area Community Board for a term to expire December 2007, seconded by BRANSON ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Williams, Bonney, Branson 4. Vacation and Replat of Tract K Russian Creek Subdivision Creating Lots K1 Through K6 Russian Creek Subdivision, and the Vacation of a Ten Foot Utility Easement. WILLIAMS moved to affirm the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of the vacation of a ten (10) foot sewer easement extending diagonally through Tract K Russian Creek Subdivision, seconded by BRANSON Manager Galstad said the vacation met the necessary design requirements and asked for the Assembly's approval. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Bonney, Branson, Ranney 5. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments to the Kodiak Island Gateway Communities Team. BONNEY moved to confirm the mayoral appointments of Mike Anderson, Pam Foreman, Leslie Kerr, Lisa Marcato, Dan Rohrer, Andy Schroeder, and Andy Teuber to the Kodiak Island Gateway Communities Team; and Rebecca Skinner, Maggie Yngve, and Ellen Mahle as alternates, seconded by BRANSON Assemblymember Branson thanked the volunteers and was glad to send a very good team. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Ranney, Williams CITIZEN COMMENTS - None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Williams congratulated the Student of the Month and Employee of the Year awardees. In response to Assemblymember Bonney, Mayor Selby said discussion on HB 130, the Kodiak Branding Committee request, and letters to DNR and AADC would be on the next work session agenda. Assemblymember Ranney congratulated the Employee of the Year. He said the Department of Transportation Commissioner was receptive to discussing the North Star Elementary School safety concerns during the trip to Juneau. Kodiak Island Borough February 17, 2005 Volume XXIX Page 133 Assemblymember Branson congratulated the Awardees. She wanted the Assembly's expectations addressed in the DNR and AADC letters. She advised this was the time to contact legislators to testify on increased funding for education. Mayor Selby noted that the Groundfish Resolution from the City would also be discussed at the next work session. Mayor Selby announced the Assembly would to meet in a work session on Thursday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. The Borough Offices would be closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of President's Day. The Boards, Committees, and Commission Members Reception would be held on Friday, February 25 at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT BRANSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by WILLIAMS ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Ranney, Williams, Bonney The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. ATTEST: udla. th A. Nielse CMC, Borough Clerk Approved: 04/07/2005 Kodiak Island Borough February 17, 2005 e,. me M. Selb Volume XXIX Page 134