11/18/2004 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
November 18, 2004
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held November 18,
2004 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 Captain Dave Davis of the Salvation Army,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerome Selby and Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Tuck Bonney,
Pat Branson, Cecil Ranney, Nancy Wells, and Barbara Williams. Absent was
Mike Anderson. Staff present were Manager Pat Carlson, Clerk Judi Nielsen,
and Assistant Clerk Laura Casey.
BONNEY moved to excuse Assemblymember Mike Anderson, seconded by WELLS
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BRANSON moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BONNEY
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meetings of October 21 and November
4, 2004.
BRANSON moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by BONNEY
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Selby presented the Kodiak Island Borough Student of the Month Award
for November 2004 to Jon Panamarioff, a Senior at ouzinkie School; and Byron
Neslund, a Junior at the KIBSD Learning Center Correspondence Center.
Assemblymember Bonney presented a Certified Municipal Clerk Designation to
Laura Casey, Assistant Clerk in the Borough Clerk's Office.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Captain Dave Davis, Salvation Army, said it was a privilege to be a Chaplain
in the community. He noted a representative from the Anchorage Providence
Hospital would travel to Kodiak to strenghten the Chaplains Corp.
Margaret Bosworth read a letter on behalf of the North Star Elementary School
PTA regarding the unsafe conditions for students traveling to and from the
school by foot or bicycle.
Linda Himmeibloom phoned in support of the PTA's letter.
Manager Carlson reported on the STIP program that concerns Otmeloi Way.
Yeshi Benyamin asked for the number of Borough employees and their annual
wages.
Manager Selby asked Mr. Benyamin to request the information from staff.
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Manager Carlson said most of the information was in the budget. He suggested
Mr. Benyamin submit a letter stating his request.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assemblymember Wells announced that the Providence Kodiak Island Medical Care
Center and Safe Harbor would meet on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
in the High School Commons to discuss the State's proposed merger.
Assemblymember Ranney attended the Alaska Municipal League (AML) meetings in
Fairbanks. He said one discussion focused on renewing the State Revenue
Sharin. He Member the Alaska AML as a 1993.
Manager Carlson said AML /JIA was a great investment tool for the Borough.
Assemblymember Abell congratulated Assemblymember Ranney for being elected
to the AML Board of Directors.
In response to Manager Carlson, Assemblymember Wells said if no merger took
place, Safe Harbor services would be dissolved.
Mayor Selby presented Old Harbor with the Denali Commission Award for 2004.
The award recognized Old Harbor's outstanding work on their bulk fuel
project. He also presented an AML award to the Borough for achieving gold
status and the School District for achieving silver status.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. 2004 -10A Amending Ordinance No. 2004 -10 to Establish a
Budget for the $9,300,000 General Obligation Bond 2004 Series A and the
$11,050,000 General Obligation Bond Series B Issues and Related
Projects Funded by These Bonds.
BONNEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2004 -10A, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Carlson said this established a budget for projects funded by the GO
Bonds to allow the Engineering and Facilities Director to hire a projects
manager /inspector and projects assistant to work on the bonded projects until
project completion.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing.
Bud Cassidy, Engineering /Facilities Director, supported the ordinance.
Mayor Selby closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Bonney,
Branson, Ranney, Wells, Williams
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Carlson appreciated the Daily Mirror's report on the Department of
Energy and Natural Resources. He noted that four crab boats were sold under
the Crab Boat Buy Back Program. The City's ice rink opened last Monday. The
short report was available to the Assembly with a format change to the
investment page. He was working on Email availability for the Assembly. He
said a fiber optics line from Seward was being considered and that had no
tangible effects on Kodiak's fiber optics project. He wished everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby said AML conducted a crisis survey that concluded nine out of ten
communities were facing a fiscal without revenue sharing, but the Governor
had released some funding. He said there would be a change to the budget
regarding PERS /TERS.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS - None
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY 2005 -08 Supporting a Project by the Alaska
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to Seek National
Recognition of the Alaska Marine Highway as an A11- American Road.
BRANSON moved to adopt Resolution FY 2005 -08, seconded by BONNEY
Manager Carlson said this was requested from the Southwest Alaska Municipal
Conference.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Bonney, Branson, Ranney, Wells,
Williams, Abell
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to the Cook Inlet Regional
Citizens Advisory Council.,
BONNEY moved to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mary Jacobs to a three
year seat on the Cook Inlet R.C.A.C. to expire February 2008, seconded by
BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Ranney, Wells,
Williams, Abell, Bonney
2. Designation of a Person to Act as Mayor During the Kodiak Island
Borough Mayor's Temporary Absence or Disability.
BRANSON moved to approve the Mayor's designation of Tuck Bonney to act as
Mayor during the Borough Mayor's temporary absence or disability, seconded
by WILLIAMS
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Wells, Williams, Abell,
Bonney, Branson
CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENT
Assemblymember Branson congratulated Laura Casey for obtaining her CMC, and
appreciated having three certified municipal clerks. She wanted to meet with
the Planning and Zoning Commission. She congratulated Assemblymember Ranney
for being elected to the AML Board of Directors, and encouraged other
assemblymembers to serve on the AML boards. She also congratulated the
students of the month and Old Harbor for receiving their award. She said
Representative LeDoux and Senator Stevens, being Former Kodiak Mayors, had
a good understanding of the communities need for revenue sharing. She wished
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Assemblymember Ranney congratulated the students of the month and their
efforts in education. He encouraged everyone to see the play Shenandoah,
that he felt was a good community effort.
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Assemblymember Bonney congratulated Captain Davis for keeping children safe
on their way to school, and as a Chaplain. He said Captain Davis was very
important to the community.
Assemblymember Wells congratulated all achievers. She said there was a lot
to be thankful for in Kodiak. She extended a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Assemblymember Abell congratulated Laura Casey for following in the steps of
her mother. He was thankful for being in Kodiak.
Assemblymember Williams congratulated Laura Casey and students of the month
Jon Panamarioff and Byron Neslund. She attend the Newly Elected Officials
training in Fairbanks with Clerk Nielsen and said it was a very positive
experience. She wished everyone and happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
Mayor Selby announced that the Assembly would meet in a Strategic Planning
Session November 19, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kodiak Fisheries Research
Center Conference Room and would continue on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at
9:00 a.m.
The Kodiak Island Borough Offices would be closed on November 25
observance of Thanksgiving.
would meet in a work session on Tuesday, November 30 at 7:30
Borough Conference room and a regular meeting on Thursday,
7:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers.
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Mayor Selby congratulated Laura Casey on her accomplishment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Matters Pertaining to Personnel Regarding the Borough Manager's Contract.
BONNEY moved to convene into executive session to discuss matters pertaining
to personnel regarding the Borough manager's contract which is a matter that
qualifies for executive session, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Wells, Williams, Abell, Bonney,
Branson, Ranney
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Selby reconvened the regular
meeting and announced that no action would be taken as a result of the
executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
BRANSON moved to adjourn, seconded by BONNEY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Abell, Bonney,
Branson, Ranney, Wells
Mayor Selby adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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udith A. Nielsen, AMC, Borough Clerk Approved: 12/02/2004
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