2005-09-01 Regular MeetingKODIAIC ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
September 1, 2005
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held September
1, 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 Jerome Selby, Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Tuck Bonney, Pat
Branson, Cecil Ranney, and Barbara Williams. Absent was Assemblymember Nancy
Wells and Reed Oswalt. Staff present were Manager Gifford, Clerk Judi
Nielsen, and Assistant Clerk Jessica Basuel.
Branson moved to excuse Assemblymembers Wells and Oswalt seconded by Tuck
Bonney
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO EXCUSE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Williams moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Branson
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meetings of June 16, July 7, and
August 4, 2005.
Branson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by Williams
Branson corrected the June 16 minutes to reflect that Assemblymember Oswalt
was absent.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE AS CORRECTED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations
Mayor Selby proclaimed the 4`b Monday of September as "Family Day - a Day to
Eat Dinner with Your Children" and the month of September as "Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome Awareness Month ".
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Mel Stephens said if assessed property values were increased, the mil rate
should be reduced to create less dissatisfaction with property owners.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. AADC Update - Martha Schoenthal
Mayor Selby said if Ms. Schoenthal does not make it to today's meeting, she
will make her presentation at the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2006 -02 Amending Title 15 Buildings and Construction to
Standardize the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak Building Codes.
Branson Move to adopt Ordinance No. FY2006 -02 seconded by Bonney
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Manager Gifford reported that on July 11, 2005, the Joint City /Borough
Building Code Review Committee adopted the 2003 International Building Code
including, Appendix H, Signs; 2003 International Fire Code; 2003
International Mechanical Code; 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code; and the 2005
National Electrical Code. Also included are the State of Alaska's Amendments
to the 2003 IBC; 2003 IFC, and 2003 IMC.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Bonney, Branson, Ranney,
Williams,
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Gifford reported that new hires were Dria Halloway as the General
Accountant and Lisa Mercato as the Interpretive Specialist.
The Landfill was inspected on August 24 and DEC issued the Borough's highest
score ever of 89 %.
The amended hospital lease, capital projects list, and Woodland Acres Paving
would be submitted to the Assembly soon. Ik Icard was invited to a future
work session to give an update of the status of the Kodiak Fiber Optic Cable
Project.
Manager Gifford would be out through next Monday, September 5.
There was general discussion about including school district projects in the
CIP list.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby congratulated the Bailer staff and Bud Cassidy for the
achievement on the landfill operation.
He said property assessment was about equity for property owners and not
about raising money.
He encouraged everyone to participate in helping the hurricane victims and
wished everyone a great Labor Day weekend.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS - None
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2006 -05A Amending Resolution No. FY2006 -05
Authorizing Land Sale Number Fifteen and Establishing Terms and
Conditions.
Abell moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -05A, seconded by Branson
Manager Gifford said this would remove the parcel in Bells Flats Subdivision
that was previously added to the resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Ranney,
Williams, Abell
2. Resolution No. 1995 -01F Amending Resolution No. 1995 -01 Adopting a
Records Retention Schedule and Central Filing System to Reflect
Amendments to Various Series in the Clerk's Office and Series CD -19
Original Mylar Copies of all Plats Filed with the Borough.
Branson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1995 -01F seconded by Tuck Bonney
Manager Gifford said that staff recommended adopting resolution 1995 -01F.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Ranney, Williams,
Abell, Bonney
3. Resolution No. FY2006 -09 Urging that the Governor and Legislature
Designate Two Seats for Kodiak Residents on the Alaska Aerospace Development
Corporation Board of Directors.
Branson moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -09 seconded by Tuck Bonney
Manager Gifford said the staff recommended adopting resolution FY2006 -09.
Branson thanked City Councilman Dave Woodruff and Mayor Selby for bringing
this forward to recognize the importance of having two Kodiak seats with two
Kodiak residents on the AADC board.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Williams, Abell,
Bonney, Branson
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
D. OTHER ITEMS - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mary Harter thanked Mayor selby for explaining the meaning of "assessing
property equitably ". She wanted to know how much the Borough was paid to
dispose of cruise ship garbage.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Williams thanked Mayor Selby for the assessment explanation.
She hoped the community would respond to the needs of the hurricane victims.
Assemblymember Bonney said this year they had a good Pink Salmon season. He
said Cod and Pollock season would open soon.
Assemblymember Ranney wished everyone a good weekend.
Assemblymember Branson thanked Mayor Selby for his comment on assessment.
The Borough Offices would be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of
the Labor Day holiday.
The Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at
7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday,
September 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Branson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Tom Abell
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Abell, Bonney,
Branson, Ranney
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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September 1, 2005
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