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2005-09-15 Regular MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held September 15, 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 Pastor Larry Cornett of the Church of Nazarene, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Jerome Selby, Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Tuck Bonney, Pat Branson, Reed Oswalt, Cecil Ranney, Nancy Wells, and Barbara Williams. Staff present were Manager Gifford, Clerk Judi Nielsen, and Deputy Clerk Nova Javier. APPROVAL OF AGENDA OSWALT moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BRANSON VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA UNANIMOUSLY APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS None., CITIZENS' COMMENTS Lawrence Anderson Senior Citizens of Kodiak president, reported on the services provided to Kodiak seniors and the current remodel project that would create a multi - purpose room and expand the dining room. He thanked the Assembly for their continued support. Mike Machulsky spoke to the amendment to the hospital lease and urged the Assembly to vote positively and allow the hospital to continue to grow and provide needed services to Kodiak residents. Jimmy Nq reported on the large turnout for the Health Fair and thanked Don Rush for his service to the community. He noted that the Health Clinic served 350 patients per month and that was not competing with local clinics. COMMITTEE REPORTS Scott Arndt, School Board Member, reported that the Board would soon submit their CIP list to the Assembly. The Architectural Review Board was looking at the location for the new pool facility and recreation in the community. Assemblymember Oswalt noted importance of the seismic study. PUBLIC HEARING - None. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Regular Assembly Meeting September 15, 2005 Manager Gifford said five RFP responses for the pool project were received. He hoped to have a recommendation to the Assembly by October 27. Kodiak Island Borough Volume XXIX September 15, 2005 Page 189 The Borough received an A- rating from Fitch, one of the leading rating companies for financial stability. On September 21, a table top exercise would be held for Emergency Management. He hoped to have the fapital Improvements Priority List to the Assembly at the next work session. He would travel September 22 to attend the International City Manager's Conference in Minneapolis. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Selby asked Kodiak residents to be considerate of the Gulf Coast residents who were severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. 97 -07B Amending Contract No. 97 -07 Agreement Between the KIB & Sisters of Providence in Washington d /b /a Providence Health System in Alaska for Lease of the Kodiak Island Hospital & Care Center. BRANSON moved to approve Contract No. 97 -07B with Providence Health System - Washington d /b /a Providence Health System in Alaska, seconded by BONNEY Manager Gifford appreciated the good working relationship with the Hospital and hoped that would continue with this contract. This would clear up ambiguities in the original lease and eliminate unnecessary provisions that were no longer required. Mayor Selby said the amendment primarily reflected on medicaid, medicare equipment, and operating costs. WELLS moved to postpone Contract No. 97 -07B to October 6, 2005, seconded by OSWALT Assemblymember Wells wanted an opportunity to review the document and ask questions. Assemblymember Branson felt comfortable with the contract as Manager Gifford was involved and it was reviewed by the Borough attorney Assemblymember Abell received substantial information regarding the hospital contract through E -mails and wanted more information and did not want to rush forward. Assemblymember Williams saw the long -term implications of the contract and the need for additional discussion. Kodiak Island Borough September 15, 2005 Volume XXIX Page 190 Assemblymember Ranney was concerned about E -mails and failing to adhere to the Open Meetings Act Law. Assemblymember Bonney opposed postponement as he felt the contract demonstrated an excellent relationship with Providence. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE TO OCTOBER 6, 2005 CARRIED FIVE TO TWO: AYES: Abell, Oswalt, Ranney, Wells, Williams; NOES: Bonney, Branson B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. FY2006 -10 Accepting a Designated Legislative Grant Through the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, for Design and Site Work Associated With the Construction of a new Alaska Department of Fish and Game Research and Administrative Building on Near Island. BONNEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -10, seconded by BRANSON Manager Gifford said this accepted a $1,500,000 grant for site work and design of a new research and administrative facility. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Oswalt, Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell 2. Resolution No. FY2006 -11 Supporting the City of Port Lions' Fiscal Year 2006 Mini -Grant Proposal Titled "Plan for Beach Drive Community /Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park." • BRANSON moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -11, seconded by WILLIAMS Manager Gifford said the City of Port Lions requested this as part of their grant application process. . ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Oswalt, Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell, Bonney 3. Resolution No. FY2006 -12 Supporting Construction of an A11- Alaskan Gasline. RANNEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -12, seconded by ABELL Assemblymember Ranney said an A11- Alaskan gasline would provide benefits to Alaska's citizens in the form of employment, revenues to municipal and state governments, and the potential for value added processing within Alaska. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell, Bonney, Branson C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. D. OTHER ITEMS 1. October 4, 2005 Regular Municipal Election Workers. Kodiak Island Borough Volume XXIX September 15, 2005 Page 191 BRANSON moved to approve the regular municipal election workers as submitted by the Borough Election Supervisor, seconded by OSWALT Clerk Nielsen thanked the election workers for their time and commitment in serving the community. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell, Bonney, Branson, Oswalt CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS Assemblymember Abell said, regarding Hurricane Katrina, his daughter was eight miles from Mississippi and their home was a mess but everyone was alright. Assemblymember Bonney had returned from a trip and was thankful that Kodiak had fishing, hiking, and limited traffic. Assemblymember Williams encouraged people to vote at the October 4 election. Assemblymember Oswalt hoped for good discussion on the hospital contract at the next work session. Assemblymember Wells appreciated the volunteers at the health fair that had 26 different agencies participating. She encouraged everyone to be cautious of students and cross walks. Assemblymember Branson thought the hospital contract was positive. She wanted the Assembly to have a refresher on Open Meetings Act Law. Assemblymember Abell did not want to rush on the hospital contract. Mayor Selby announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. Absentee voting for the October 4, 2005 Regular Municipal Election would be available in the Borough Clerk's office Monday, September 19 through Monday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He reminded everyone to vote on Tuesday, October 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Matters Involving Negotiations With the IBEW. WELLS moved to convene into executive session to discuss matters involving negotiations with the IBEW, this qualified for executive session per KIBC 2.17.030E, matters involving negotiations with labor organizations representing borough employees, seconded by WILLIAMS ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO CONVENE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: WELLS, WILLIAMS, ABELL, ANDERSON, BONNEY, BRANSON, RANNEY Kodiak Island Borough Volume XXIX September 15, 2005 Page 192 Mayor Selby recessed the regular meeting and convened the executive session at 8:41 p.m. He invited the Assembly, Manager, Finance Director, and Clerk's Office staff to participate. At 9:10 p.m Mayor Selby reconvened the regular meeting and announced that there would be no action taken as a result of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT BONNEY, moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by BRANSON ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Oswalt, Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. ATTEST: Kodiak Island Borough September 15, 2005 J ith A. Niels CN1C, Borough Clerk Approved: 11/03/2005 Volume XXIX Page 193