04/04/2013 Regular Meeting •
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
April 4, 2013
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on Thursday, April 4, 2013,
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 Sergeant Major Dave Blacketer of the Salvation Army. Mayor
Selby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerome Selby, Assembly members Carol Austerman, Tuck Bonney, Aaron
Griffin, Dave Kaplan, Chris Lynch, Mel Stephens, and Louise Stutes. Staff members present
were Borough Manager Bud Cassidy, Engineering and Facilities Director Woody Koning,
Finance Director Karl Short, Clerk Nova Javier, and Deputy Clerk Marylynn McFarland.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
KAPLAN moved to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS •
Mayor Selby presented the Student of the Month Award for March 2013 to Stephanie
Brenteson, a Senior Akhiok School.
Mayor Selby proclaimed the month of April 2013 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" and called
upon all citizens to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child abuse, strengthening all
communities in which we live.
Mayor Selby proclaimed the month of April 2013 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" and
encouraged all residents to support local activities and programs, which assist victims, and to
learn more about the pervasiveness of sexual assault in Alaska so we may eliminate this
heinous crime.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Steven Taufen spoke in support of funding centers that dealt with sexual assault. Mr. Taufen
also addressed Senate Bill 54, the Assembly's need for transparency with the different fishery
issues, and the local impact of fish being tendered in the Gulf of Alaska,
Fred Roberts reported that the Bay View Road Service Area Board would not be renewing its
road maintenance contract with the current contractor, and noted that the current contract
needed to be more specific and comprehensive.
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Sarah Thayer spoke against additional alternates being chosen for the Kodiak High School
Addition and Renovation Project, and the Borough exchanging Borough and in Chiniak with
Leisnoi.
Rich Walker spoke in support of the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation Project and
the different alternates.
Darren Platt questioned the process of the fishery groups, conflict of interest within the Kodiak
Fisheries Work Group, and the Borough's transparency with fishery issues.
Cindy Harrington spoke in support of the Choose Respect movement and event.
Stephen Faust spoke about the Womens Bay Service Area Board meeting Tuesday, April 2,
2013, the road maintenance contract, and the required equipment to be used, specifically a
gate.
Scott Arndt spoke in support of the Mill Bay Parking Lot and Music Room additions in
connection with the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation contract alternates.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cindy Harrington of the Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) Education and Outreach
Committee gave a presentation of the accomplishments and goals of the Outreach Group,
specifically addressing the different activities scheduled for the Community Cleanup Day. Next
scheduled Education and Outreach Committee meeting was Tuesday, April 16, at 5:15 p.m. at
Kodiak Fisheries Research Center.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2013 -018 Amending Ordinance No. 2013 -01 Fiscal Year 2013 Budget by
Increasing the Landfill Lateral Expansion Project Budget (Project 07013) by $15,468,548 to
$24,113,548 and Increasing the Long Term Care Budget (Project 09010) by $18,415,000 to
$19,865,000.
KAPLAN moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2013 -01 B.
This ordinance amended the Landfill Lateral Expansion Project and the Long Term Care Facility
budgets.
The landfill lateral expansion budget was amended with the following:
the Borough received an increase of $5,818,548 in the Alaska Clean Water Fund
Loan;
• the Borough sold $3,650,000 in revenue bonds;
• the Borough was awarded a municipal matching grant of $3,000,000; and
• the Borough received a $3,000,000 FY2012 legislative grant.
The Long Term Care Facility received the following funding:
the Borough Assembly approved a $20,000,000 Revenue Bond to construct a
Long Term Care Center; and
• the Long Term Care Center bonds would be paid by Medicaid.
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Mayor Selby opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, Mayor Selby closed the
public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO TWO: Austerman, Bonney, Griffin, Kaplan,
and Lynch (Ayes); Stephens and Stutes (Noes).
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Cassidy reported on the following:
• Attended the Incident Command Training in Anchorage;
• Met with Captain Jerald Woloszynski on the Coast Guard Base about future growth and
housing needs;
• Outlined the Kodiak Capital Project List that was included in the Senate's Capital Project
List (CSSB18); and
• Asked if and when the Assembly would like to visit the Ouzinkie Dam.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby outlined the draft letter to the National Pacific Fishery Management Council
requesting a discussion paper on the issue of tendering trawl- caught groundfish in the Gulf of
Alaska. Consensus was given by the Assembly to send the letter to Denby Lloyd for distribution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Contracts
1. Contract No. FY2013 -24 Approval of the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation
Project.
GRIFFIN moved to authorize the Manager to execute Contract No. FY2013 -24 with Watterson
Construction Company of Anchorage, Alaska for the Kodiak High School Addition and
Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $62,257,750.
This contract was for the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation project as shown in the
construction documents prepared by Jensen Yorba Lott, Inc. The construction documents, bid
documents, and associated addenda were available for review and work included site, utility
and building improvements, and additions to the existing Kodiak High School. Work also
included was approximately 77,000sf of new construction including a 4 -story tower, commons,
and other new construction, and approximately 90,000sf of selective demolition and renovation
of the existing facility. Site work included replacement of existing utility services, parking, and
driveway improvements for a total of approximately 386 privately operated vehicles,
landscaping, site lighting, and other improvements. Work also included heating control and
metering for the adjacent existing swimming pool and Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium.
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Bids were received in response to KIB's Invitation to bid dated January 13, 2013. Staff, along
with the . architect reviewed the base bids and alternate bid items and forwarded a
recommendation of award to the Kodiak Island Borough School District (KIBSD) Board of
Education for review and subsequent approval. The Board approved a recommendation to
award the base bid and additive alternates one and eight for a total contract award of
$62,257,750. Watterson Construction Company was the lowest responsible /responsive bidder.
The KIBSD Board recommended the two alternates, Mill Bay Road Parking Lot and Music
Room, to be included in the Watterson Construction contract. Engineering and Facilities Director
Koning gave a power point presentation outlining costs of alternates and impacts on the total
project budget.
KAPLAN moved to amend Contract No. FY2013 -24 Approval of the Kodiak High School
Addition and Renovation Project by adding alternate #2 (exterior cladding) and alternate #6 (fuel
oil tank).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND FAILED FOUR TO TWO: Stephens, Stutes,
Bonney, and Austerman (Noes); Griffin and Kaplan (Ayes).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MAIN MOTION CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Bonney, Griffin, Kaplan, Lynch,
Stutes, and Austerman (Ayes); Stephens (No).
Resolutions
None.
Ordinances for Introduction
None.
Other Items
1. Confirmation of the Mayoral Appointment for a Two -Year Term on the Prince William Sound
Regional Citizens' Advisory Council.
STUTES moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Mr. Emil Christiansen for a two year
term on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council.
Mr. Iver Malutin's term on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council would
expire May 2013. Mr. Malutin noted that he would be unable to commit to another term. This
seat was discussed during the Kodiak Island Mayors Conference. Village Mayors were informed
about the seat and asked if anyone would like to assume the seat on the Council. Mr.
Christiansen volunteered to serve as the representative on the Council.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Griffin, Kaplan, Lynch, Stephens,
Stutes, Austerman, and Bonney.
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2. Confirmation of the Mayoral Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission City Seat.
GRIFFIN moved to confirm the appointment of Bill Kersch to the Planning and Zoning
Commission City seat for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
There was a vacant City seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applications were
received from Mr. Bill Kersch and Mr. John Kennedy for the vacant seat term to expire
December 2013. The Kodiak City Council met on Thursday, March 28 and recommended that
the Borough Assembly confirm the appointment of Mr. Bill Kersch to the vacant City seat.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Kaplan, Lynch, Stephens, Stutes,
Austerman, Bonney, and Griffin.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ASSEMBLY MEMBER COMMENTS
Assembly member Stephens expressed his concern about the landfill and revenue bonds not
going to the public for a vote.
Assembly member Stutes spoke about the lack of dumpsters in the community and announced
that citizens with garbage or dumpster problems should call the Borough Manager.
Assembly member Bonney spoke about the seafood industry being an economic engine in
Kodiak and the importance of fish being delivered to Kodiak processors.
Assembly member Griffin spoke in support of fish being delivered to Kodiak processors, urged
fishery committee representatives to address the issue, and thanked staff for their support and
availability with financial information in connection with the Kodiak High School Addition and
Renovation project.
Assembly member Kaplan supported the issue of preventing fish being delivered outside of
Kodiak and thanked the Borough staff for their presentation and detailed financial information for
Contract No. FY2013 -24.
Assembly member Lynch and Austerman congratulated Stephanie Brenteson as Student of the
Month, thanked Cindy Harrington for her Education Outreach presentation, and encouraged
support of the Outreach Committee.
Assembly member Austerman thanked the Borough staff for their work with the Kodiak High
School Addition and Renovation project and contracts.
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Announcements
The Assembly and City Council scheduled a Joint Work Session on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30
p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
The next Assembly work session was scheduled on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Borough Conference Room. The next regular meeting was scheduled on Thursday, April 18 at
7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
KAPLAN moved to adjourn the meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Lynch, Stephens, Stutes,
Austerman, Bonney, Griffin, and Kaplan.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
KOOIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTEST: Jerome M. Selby, Mayor
Ole
Nova M. Javier, MMC, BoroufI Clerk Approved on: April 18, 2013
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