10/17/2019 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
October 17, 2019
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on October 17, 2019 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 Scott Arndt, Julie Kavanaugh, Andy
Schroeder, Rebecca Skinner, Scott Smiley, and James Turner. Also present were Borough
Manager Michael Powers, Borough Deputy Clerk Alise Rice and Assistant Clerk Lina Cruz.
ARNDT moved to excuse Assembly member Symmons who was absent due to personal leave.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
ARNDT moved to approve the agenda and the consent agenda
ARNDT moved to amend the agenda and the consent agenda to move items 3 and 4 under
"Other Items" (Declaring a city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission vacant (Mr. Duane
Dvorak) and Confirmation of a mayoral appointment to a borough seat on the Planning and
Zoning Commission (Mr. Kyle Blondin) to items 1 and 2 under "Other Items".
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Of October 3, 2019 and Special Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2019 were
approved under consent agenda.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
The following spoke under citizen's comments:
Dave Davis
Renee Davencamp
Jeff Stewart
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rohrer declared The Month Of October 2019 As Filipino -American Month. The
proclamation was accepted by Mary Guilas-Hawver, President, Kodiak Filipino -American
Association.
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Mayor Rohrer declared The Month Of October 2019 As Fire Prevention Month And Encouraged
All Citizens To Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. The proclamation was accepted by Bayside Fire
Chief, Howard Rue III.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly member Smiley reported on the Fisheries Work Group meeting held on October
16, 2019.
• Assembly member Kavanaugh reported on the Consolidation Committee meeting held on
October 14, 2019.
• Assembly member Schroder reported on the Solid Waste Advisory Board meeting held on
October 7, 2019.
• Assembly member Skinner reported on the upcoming Southwest Alaska Municipal
Conference.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. FY2020-01A Amending Ordinance No. FY2020-01, Fiscal Year 2020
Budget, By Amending Budgets To Account For Various Revenues That Are Over Budget,
Providing For Additional Expenditures And Moving Funds Between Projects.
ARNDT moved to adopt Ordinance No FY2020-01 A.
Mayor Rohrer opened the public hearing.
Seeing and hearing none, Mayor Rohrer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Arndt, Kavanaugh,
Schroeder, Skinner, Smiley, and Turner.
2. Ordinance FY2020-10 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 3
Revenue And Finance Chapter 3.05 Fiscal Policy Section 3.05.080 Reserve Policies.
ARNDT moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2020-10.
Mayor Rohrer opened the public hearing.
Seeing and hearing none, Mayor Rohrer closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting.
ARNDT moved to amend the motion to remove lines 46 through 50.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND TIED THREE TO THREE: Kavanaugh,
Turner, and Arndt (AYES); Schroeder, Skinner, and Smiley (NOES); Mayor Rohrer broke the tie
and voted in favor of passing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED: Schroeder, Skinner, Smiley, Tuner,
Arndt, and Kavanaugh.
3. Resolution FY2020-08 Hazard Mitigation Plan Discussion.
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ARNDT moved to approve Resolution FY2020-08 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
ARNDT moved to postpone to the regular meeting on December 19, 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE TO DECEMBER 19, 2019, CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Turner, Arndt, Kavanaugh, Schroeder, and Skinner.
Mayor Rohrer called for a 5 minute break
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
• Manager Michael Powers reported on the following:
• Met with Providence CEO regarding operating room issues. We will not be seeking to
refund the bonds on the LTC at this time.
• Met with staff to work on improving the process for recordation of documents.
• Reported on the Pink Salmon Funding for Municipalities.
• Met with the auditors and staff.
• Met with Engineering and Facilities, discussed various projects
• Attended the Manager/Superintendent meeting on best practices for Boroughs and
Schools.
• Participated in a conference with AEDC regarding the pond issues and set up the plan of
action to work out the alleged violation
• Worked on several internal process issues, including data storage and records
management.
• Met with the Mayor, Mayor -elect and our counterparts at the City to discuss ongoing
cooperative efforts.
• Out of the office from October 18 to attend training. Taking personal early November to
approximately December 2, 2019.
• Congratulated Ms. Erin Welty on her new position as Community Development Director.
• Received a commendation letter from a public member on the service provided by Chief
Rue and his staff during an emergency call.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Borough Mayor Rohrer reported on the following:
• Met with staff for agenda setting, preparation of new assignments to different Committees
and Boards to be brought forth new Mayor.
• Met with Nate Szabo on current public concerns related to bears in the area.
• Met with Mark Lester from Alaska Aerospace and Bill Roberts to bring them together.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Contracts
1. Change Order No. 3 Amending Contract FY2019-10 Architectural And Engineering
Services Term Contract For Design For The KFRC Fire Alarm Upgrade Project
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ARNDT moved to authorize the manager to execute Change Order No. 3 Amending Contract
FY2019-10 in an amount not to exceed $23,620.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner, Arndt, Kavanaugh,
Schroeder, Skinner, and Smiley.
2. Change Order No. 4 Amending Contract FY2019-10 Architectural and Engineering
Services Term Contract for Design for the KFRC Exterior Upgrade Project.
ARNDT moved to authorize the manager to execute Change Order No. 4 amending Contract
FY2019-10 in an amount not to exceed $51,839.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Arndt, Kavanaugh, Schroeder,
Skinner, Smiley, and Turner.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. FY2020-12 Ratifying And Certifying The Results Of The October 1,
2019 Municipal Election.
KAVANAUGH moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2020-12.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED: UNANIMOUSLY: Kavanaugh, Schroeder, Skinner,
Smiley, Turner, and Arndt.
C. Ordinances For Introduction
None.
D. Other Items
1. Declaring the City Seat Held by Mr. Duane Dvorak Vacant on the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
ARNDT moved to declare a city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission vacant, this seat
is currently held by Mr. Duane Dvorak and direct the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancy
per Borough Code 2.100.070.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Schroeder, Skinner, Smiley,
Turner, Arndt, and Kavanaugh.
2. Confirmation of Mayoral appointment to a Borough seat on the Planning and Zoning
Commission (Mr. Kyle Blondin).
ARNDT moved to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Kyle Blondin to a Borough seat on
the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire December 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Skinner, Smiley,
Turner, Arndt, Kavanaugh, and Schroeder.
3. Administration of Oath Of Office To Newly Elected Officials
4. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor and Assembly Members
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens' comments:
• Duane Dvorak
• Jeff Stewart
• Brandi Wagner
• Matt Van Dale
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS'COMMENTS
• Assembly member Turner thanked Mayor Rohrer and Assembly member Smiley for the
guidance they have provided during their time together on the Assembly.
• Assembly member Arndt thanked Mayor Rohrer and Assembly member Smiley for their
service.
• Assembly member Kavanaugh expressed her appreciation of Mayor Rohrer and
Assembly member Smiley.
• Assembly member Skinner thanked Mayor Rohrer and Assembly member Smiley for
their service and welcomed incoming Mayor Roberts and Assembly member Dvorak.
• Assembly member Schroeder thanked Mayor Rohrer and Assembly member Smiley for
being an example and inspiration to him
• Assembly member Smiley thanked everyone for their service and wished them well.
Announcements
The next Assembly work session is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in
the School District Conference Room. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Thursday,
November 7, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
This meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Kodiak Island Borough
October 17. 2019
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