10/05/2017 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
October 5, 2017
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on October 5, 2017, in
the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The
meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The invocation was given by Major David Davis of the Salvation Army. Mayor Rohrer led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Dan Rohrer, Assembly members Kyle Crow, Larry LeDoux, Smiley,
Dennis Symmons, Dave Townsend, and Matthew Van Daele. Also present were Borough
Manager Michael Powers, Borough Clerk Nova Javier, and Deputy Clerk Laurie Pardoe.
TOWNSEND moved to excuse Assembly member Skinner who was absent due to personal
leave.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VAN DAELE moved to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Scott Arndt spoke on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Resolution No.
FY2018-10.
Judi Kidder spoke concerning Resolution No. FY2018-10 and suggested zoning part of the
parcel for residential use and retaining the use of the Woody Way Field would be a compromise
for both sides.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rohrer proclaimed the Month of October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center was
Outreach Coordinator Beth Davis.
PKICC Director Mary Guilas-Hawver delivered a presentation on behalf of Providence Kodiak
Island Counseling Center.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly member LeDoux reported on the September 27 meeting of the Kodiak Fisheries Work
Group and briefly highlighted some their agenda items going forward.
Bayside Fire Chief Rue reminded the public of the upcoming Fire Prevention Week. He
encouraged people to check their fire smoke detectors, and ensure that their home address
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identify and begin assessing Brownfield sites within the archipelago. As the administrator of the
grant funding, the Borough solicited RFPs using the procurement process outlined in KIBC
3.30.110. Stantec Consulting Services Inc. was selected by the Coalition to provide grant
administration and other professional services related to the Brownfield Grant. The contract
amount of $571,190 was comprised solely of U.S EPA grant funds. The remaining $28,810 in
U.S. EPA grant funds would be used by the Borough to cover administrative costs incurred by
Community Development Department staff related to this Brownfield project.
This contract had been vetted by legal counsel for both the Borough and Stantec Consulting
Services Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Symmons, Townsend,
Van Daele, Crow, and LeDoux.
Resolutions
1. Resolution No. FY2018-10 Accepting The Recommendation Of The Planning And
Zoning Commission By Approving Retention Of Lots 11-14, Block 4 and Tract R2,
Killarney Hills Subdivision (P&Z Case No. 17-011).
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2018-10.
In August 2016 the Borough Resource Management Officer submitted an Administrative
Request for a Title 18 Land Disposal Review by the Planning & Zoning Commission, in
response to the Assembly's direction at its August 25, 2016 Work Session to the Community
Development Department to stop work on the Killarney Hills Master Plan process. The case
(Case No. 17-011) was placed on the October 2017 Regular Meeting agenda. Staffs
recommendation was to retain the parcels in question. The case was postponed from October
2016 to February 2017, then from February 2017 to April 2017, then from April 2017 to August
2017 by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Based on staff recommendations, public
comments on the importance of the recreational space to the community, and the fact that a
master planning process had been started for the parcels, but had not yet been completed, the
Commission voted to recommend retention of the parcel (unanimous vote) at their August 2017
Regular Meeting.
VAN DAELE moved to amend Resolution No. FY2018-10 to direct staff to initiate the public
planning process for Lots 11-14, Block 4 and Tract R2, Killarney Hills Subdivision and include
multiple residential and business options and densities while retaining the field itself and have a
draft implementation plan ready for discussion at the November 30 work session.
VAN DAELE moved to withdraw his amendment.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO WITHDRAW MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND FAILED TWO TO FOUR: Townsend and Van
Daele (Ayes); Symmons, Crow, LeDoux, and Smiley (Noes).
Ordinances for Introduction
None.
Other Items
1. Appointment To The Borough Lands Committee ANCSA Representative Seat (Mr.
David Anderson).
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VAN DAELE moved to confirm the mayoral appointment of Mr. David Anderson to the Borough
Lands Committee ANCSA Representative Seat to expire December 2018.
There was a vacancy on the Borough Lands Committee ANCSA Representative seat and an
application from Mr. David Anderson was received on September 25, 2017 for this seat.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Townsend, Van Daele, Crow,
LeDoux, Smiley, and Symmons.
Temporary Appointment Of Assembly Member Scott Smiley To the Kodiak Fisheries
Work Group.
VAN DAELE moved to confirm the temporary mayoral appointment of Assembly Member Scott
Smiley to the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group.
On September 19, 2017 the Clerk's office received a letter from Assembly Member Van Daele,
asking that another Assembly member assume his seat on the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ZERO: Van Daele, Crow, LeDoux,
Symmons, and Townsend. Mr. Smiley did not vote.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Rich Walker spoke concerning Resolution No. FY2018-10 and the possibility of doing a land
exchange with the City of Kodiak.
Kate Ballenger wanted to know why she was unable to watch the Assembly meeting online that
evening, thanked the members of the Assembly and staff for serving the community, and
suggested that it would help to minimize discussion at Assembly meetings if some of the issues
were fully vetted at work sessions.
Juid Kidder thanked Clerk Javier and volunteers for a smooth election and expressed interest in
idea of a land swap with the City of Kodiak.
Jeff Stewart spoke regarding mental health in the community.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly member Townsend thanked those who ran for public office, offered his condolences
to those who won, and stated that he looked forward to them serving in his place.
Assembly member Symmons hoped to meet with Chiniak again, hoped that rock extraction
discussions in some of the rivers and creeks could be brought up in discussion soon,
congratulated the newly elected officials, and urged the Assembly to pursued investigations
toward consolidation of governments. He thanked Jenny Clay for her years of service to the
Borough.
Assembly member Crow discussed Assembly process.
Assembly member Van Daele thanked voters, election workers, and those who ran for seats.
He looked forward to working with the newly elected assembly members. He stated that he
would be working on a resolution to bring forward concerning the Killarney Hills Subdivision.
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Assembly member LeDoux spoke of a recent community meeting on education that he attended
in Port Lions. He stated that he was pleased with the election. He expressed his belief in
wisdom of a group and was satisfied with the Assembly process of arriving at vote. He
congratulated the volunteer school crossing guards for keeping community safe and voiced
appreciation for drivers who slow down for school zones. He thanked the Manager Powers for
helping supply gear to equip crossing guards.
Assembly member Smiley thought the election went well and was please with the number of
candidates.
Announcements
The Assembly will hold a work session on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the
School District Conference Room. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Thursday, October
19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Real Property Negotiations And Strategies Regarding the Providence Counseling
Center Officers.
VAN DAELE moved to convene into executive session to discuss Real Property Negotiations
And Strategies Regarding the Providence Counseling Center Officers, a subject that qualifies
for executive session as a matter that the immediate public knowledge of which, would tend to
affect adversely the finances of the borough.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Crow, LeDoux, Smiley,
Symmons, Townsend, and Van Daele.
VAN DAELE moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly, Borough Manager, and Borough Clerk into
executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Rohrer recessed the regular meeting and convened the executive session.
Upon returning from Executive Session, Mayor Rohrer reconvened the regular meeting and
announced that no action was to be taken as a result of the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
TOWNSEND moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Daniel A. Rohrer, Mayor
Approved on: December 21, 2017
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