03/01/2018 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
March 1, 2018
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on March 1, 2018, 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 Sergeant Major Dave Blacketer of the Salvation Army. Mayor Rohrer
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Dan Rohrer, Assembly members Kyle Crow, Julie Kavanaugh, Andrew
Schroeder, Scott Smiley, and Matthew Van Daele. Also present were Administrative Official Bill
Roberts, Borough Clerk Nova Javier, and Deputy Clerk Laurie Pardoe.
VAN DAELE moved to excuse Assembly members Skinner and Symmons who were absent due
to attendance of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SCHROEDER moved to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Judi Kidder expressed concern regarding trees on borough properties falling on private properties.
She suggested that it would be beneficial if the borough sent someone to examine damage along
the property lines and put a procedure in place for responding to these type of situations quickly.
Taten Shariden, Alen Fugleberg, Hunter Blair, Barb Brown, Robyn Callahan, Nancy Castro, and
Thia Falcone asked the Assembly to maintain current funding level in support of Kodiak College.
Patrick O'Donnell encouraged the Assembly to act in a way to protect Kodiak's pollock industry.
Jeff Stewart spoke concerning recent conflict of interest issues that have occurred during
Assembly meetings.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rohrer presented the Women's History Month and Choose Respect Proclamations to the
Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center (KWRCC). Outreach Coordinator Beth Davis was
present to accept the proclamations.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Administrative Official Roberts announced that tax assessments were mailed and invited anyone
who would like to appeal their property assessment to visit the Assessor's office to discuss
possible adjustments.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Rohrer announced that there would be an Assembly special budget work session held on
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the Borough Conference room.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Contracts
None.
Resolutions
1. Resolution No. FY2018-24 Authorizing The Parks And Recreation Committee To Move
Forward With An Update To The Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Parks And
Recreation Plan That Was Adopted January 9, 1981 (P&Z Case No. 18-012).
SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2018-24.
The existing Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan was adopted in 1981 and needed to be
updated. This resolution of the Borough Assembly authorized the Parks and Recreation
Committee to move forward with an update to the Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Parks
and Recreation Plan that was adopted January 9, 1981 (P&Z Case No. 18-012). At the public
hearing on January 24, 2018, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward
the resolution to the Assembly with a recommendation for approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Crow, Kavanaugh, Schroeder,
Smiley, and Van Daele.
2. Resolution No. FY2018-29 Joint Borough and City of Kodiak Resolution Urging the
Governor of the State of Alaska To Declare A Disaster and To Request the Secretary of
Commerce To Declare a Commercial Fishery Failure and a Disaster for the 2018 Gulf of
Alaska Pacific Cod Fishery.
CROW moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2018-29.
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At the last KFWG meeting, Representative Stutes requested that both the City and Borough adopt
a resolution urging the Governor of the State of Alaska to declare a disaster and to request the
Secretary of Commerce to declare a commercial fishery failure and a disaster for the 2018 Gulf
of Alaska Pacific Cod Fishery.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Kavanaugh, Schroeder,
Smiley, Van Daele, and Crow.
Ordinances for Introduction
1. Ordinance No. FY2018-17 Amending Various Sections Of Title 17 To Provide For
Additional Regulation Of Communications Towers (P&Z Case No. 18-011).
VAN DAELE moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2018-17 to public hearing at the next regular
meeting of the Assembly.
Usage of mobile devices and personal electronics had expanded considerably in the past several
years with a corresponding increase in the need for new and expanded types of
telecommunications infrastructure. The Kodiak Island Borough lacked language in its zoning code
to regulate this infrastructure. This ordinance created regulations and processes for the land use -
related permitting of these towers.
Community Development Department staff held one public meeting and the Planning & Zoning
Commission held 8 work sessions and one public hearing. At the public hearing on January 24,
2018, the Commission voted unanimously to forward the ordinance to the Assembly for review
approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Schroeder, Smiley, Van
Daele, Crow, and Kavanaugh.
2. Ordinance No. FY2018-18 Amending KIBC Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter
2.20 Borough Mayor, Section 2.20.070 Miscellaneous And Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The
Assembly, Section 30.100 Miscellaneous To Revise The Mayor And Assembly Member
Insurance Benefits
VAN DAELE moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2018-18 to public hearing at the next regular
meeting of the Assembly.
Borough code reflected that the Borough Mayor and Assembly members may be included in the
Borough health and life insurance plan.
The Mayor and Assembly had not received coverage under the Borough health and life insurance
plan for many years. At that time, under the Kodiak Island Borough's special agreement with the
Alaska Electrical Trust Fund (AETF), medical insurance benefits only extended to its full-time
employees defined as those working 120 hours or more per month.
Ordinance No. FY2018-18 was intended to correct borough code to reflect the most recent
agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Van Daele, Crow,
Kavanaugh, and Schroeder.
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Other Items
1. Possible State Capital Budget Opportunity.
VAN DAELE moved that the Peterson Roof Replacement Project be forwarded to the State for
consideration should a capital budget opportunity arise.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Van Daele, Crow, Kavanaugh,
Schroeder, and Smiley.
2. National Weather Service Letter
SMILEY moved to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the congressional delegation regarding
continued cuts to the National Weather Service resulting in closure of the Weather Service Office
in Kodiak.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Crow, Kavanaugh, Schroeder,
Smiley, and Van Daele.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Judi Kidder spoke concerning the special weather circumstances in Kodiak and the necessity of
advocating for local forecasting.
Joseph Griskowis spoke concerning the National Weather Service issues in Kodiak.
Cindy Trussell spoke in support of the National Weather Service letter, promoted the domestic
violence training available at Kodiak College, and asked for continued funding for Kodiak College.
Jeff Stewart noted some benefits that the community receives from Kodiak College.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS'COMMENTS
Assembly member Schroeder noted that he was disappointed that there are already difficulties
with the Conflict of Interest definitions and noted that section needs more work. He reported on
the meeting he attended regarding the Killarney Hills master plan.
Assembly member Smiley briefly reported on the Alaska Municipal League meeting that he
attended in Juneau.
Assembly member Van Daele commended the efforts of the Kodiak Electric Association (KEA),
Department of Transportation (DOT) and Kodiak's first responders for their work repairing the
damage from the windstorm on Monday.
Assembly member Kavanaugh also recognized the efforts of KEA, DOT, and first responders.
She encouraged citizens to apply for vacant seats on various committees and stressed the
necessity of filling them quickly.
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Mayor Rohrer encouraged people to apply to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Announcements
Mayor Rohrer announced that the Assembly would hold a special work session on March 06,
2018 in the borough conference room. The next Assembly work session was scheduled on
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a special meeting at 9:30 p.m. in the School
District conference room. The City Council and Borough Assembly would hold a Joint Work
Session on March 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the School District conference room.
Mayor Rohrer also reminded everyone that there was no Assembly meeting scheduled on March
15th. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the
School District Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, MMC, BorougV Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough
March 1, 2018
KMODIA L D'POROL19H
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Daniel A. Rohrer, Mayor
Approved on: April 5, 2018
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