07/07/05 RMAPPROVAL OF MINUTES- None.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS- None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
July 7, 2005
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held July 7, 2005
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 Pastor Larry Cornett of the Church of Nazarene,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerome Selby, Assemblymembers Barbara Williams, Tom Abell,
Nancy Wells, Reed Oswalt, and Pat Branson. Staff present were Manager
Gifford, Borough Attorney Matt Jamin, Deputy Clerk Nova Javier, and Assistant
Clerk Miquela Rogers. Absent were Assemblymembers Tuck Bonney and Cecil
Ranney.
BRANSON moved to excuse Assemblymembers Bonney and Ranney, seconded by
OSWALT.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
WILLIAMS moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BRANSON
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Louise Stutes spoke to the need to reevaluate dumpster use and rates to make
it equitable and fair to everyone.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Don Rush, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Administrator, said the
Service Area Board met and discussed construction of a new Care Center. He
said staff was reviewing additional services for diabetics, upgrading
electronic medical records retrieval, and a nurse advisory line. Online
education Learning Institute would soon be available from Providence for
additional training and continuing education for medical staff. He thanked
KIB staff for assisting in the architectural /engineering process for the
Community Health Center renovations. The Providence Regional Board was in
Kodiak and had a successful reception.
In response to Assemblymember Branson, he said Providence loaned PKIMC
$550,000 to purchase a refurbished, fully - loaded CAT scan. The replaced
machine was installed in 1997 and was obsolete.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Confirmation of Trinity Islands Paving District Assessment Roll.
Mayor Selby announced the motion before the Assembly was to confirm the
Trinity Islands Paving District Assessment Roll.
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Manager Gifford said there was confusion due to procedural errors. The
Borough Attorney recommended amending the resolution. He said prior to the
public hearing, the Assembly should suspend the rules and take action on
Resolution No. 2003 -19A.
WILLIAMS moved to suspend the rules to take action on Resolution No. 2003 -
19A, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Oswalt, Wells, Williams
Resolution No. 2003 -19A Amending Resolution No. 2003 -19 Creating an
Assessment District for the Formation of the Trinity Islands Subdivision
Paving District.
BRANSON moved to adopt Resolution No. 2003 -19A, seconded by WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS moved to convene into executive session to discuss the Trinity
Islands Subdivision Paving District pending litigation, a subject matter that
qualified for executive session, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION CARRIED FOUR TO
ONE: Branson, Oswalt, Wells, Williams (ayes); Abell (no)
Mayor Selby recessed the regular meeting, convened the executive session at
7:58 p.m., and invited all assemblymembers, the Borough Attorney, Manager,
and Clerk's office staff to join in executive session. The regular meeting
was reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
ABELL moved to amend Resolution No. 2003 -19A to remove Lot 4C and Tract B,
seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -19A BY REMOVING Lot 4C
AND TRACT B CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Wells, Williams, Abell, Branson
WILLIAMS moved to amend the assessment roll to include all properties
reflected in Resolution No. 2003 -19A, seconded by WELLS
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT ROLL CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
Williams, Abell, Branson, Oswalt, Wells
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing.
Mel Stephens urged the Assembly to approve the assessment roll as amended.
Mike Anderson said mistakes were made and adequate information was provided
to the Assembly to make the right decision.
Assemblymember Branson read the Email from Grea Papineau favoring Map A which
included Tract A -1, Tract B, and Lot 4C.
Assemblymember Williams read the Email from Barbara J. Volve favoring
inclusion of all properties listed in Map A.
Mayor Selby closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
Assemblymember Wells felt that Lot 4C did not have legal access to Sitkinak
and was accessed from Rezanoff Drive. Lot B had a utility and access
easement along Tract A -1; however, it was not wide enough for road use.
Assemblymember Branson felt the Assembly made the right decision and hoped
the lack of process does not happen again.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO CONFIRM THE ROLL AS CORRECTED CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Oswalt, Wells, Williams
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Gifford said there was a failed kitchen drain line at East Elementary
School and repair would consist of replacing concrete and tile replacement.
The septic system at Chiniak school was plugged and the leachate system has
to be moved.
The Borough received grant funds for the Coastal Impact Assistance Program.
The comprehensive Plan update was slated to start this fall. He requested
to cover an overview of the comprehensive planning process to generate some
guiding principles and parameters at the next work session with the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
The land disposal sale, which included foreclosed properties, would be
discussed during that work session.
In response to Assemblymember Williams, he said the Parks and Recreation
Committee would be informed and may attend the meeting.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby wished those in London well and asked everyone to pay close
attention and be vigilant to the war on terrorism.
UNFINYSHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2006 -01 to Provide Snow Removal, Sanding, and Road
Repair in Service Area No. 1.
BRANSON moved to award Contract No. FY2006 -01 to Brechan Enterprises, Inc.
for time and materials based on the bid schedule, seconded by ABELL
Manager Gifford said staff and the Service Area No. 1 Board reviewed the bids
received from B &R Fish By Products and Brechan Enterprises, Inc. The Board
and staff recommended awarding the contract to Brechan.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Oswalt, Wells,
Williams, Abell
2. Contract No. FY2006 -02 to Provide Snow Removal, Sanding, and Road
Repair in the Bay View Road Service Area.
OSWALT moved to award Contract No. FY2006 -02 to Brechan Enterprises, Inc. for
time and materials based on the bid schedule, seconded by BRANSON.
Manager Gifford said Brechan Enterprises, Inc. was the only bidder to provide
the services for this contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Wells, Williams, Abell,
Branson
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3. Contract No. FY2006 -03 to Provide Snow Removal, Sanding, and Road
Repair in Womens Bay Service Area.
WELLS moved to award Contract No. FY2006 -03 to T.C. Enterprises for time and
materials based on the bid schedule, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford said bids were received from T.C. Enterprises and B &R Fish
By Products. Both bid price schedules were reviewed and compared by the
Womens Bay Service Area Board and they recommended awarding the contract to
T.C. Enterprises.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Welts, Williams, Abell,
Branson, Oswalt
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2006 -01 Authorizing the Records Manager to Dispose
of Certain Kodiak Island Borough Records.
BRANSON moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -01, seconded by WILLIAMS.
Manager Gifford said department directors reviewed and authorized the
destruction of the specific records attached to the resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Wells, Williams, Abell,
Branson, Oswalt
2. Resolution No. FY2006 -02 Approving Fiscal Year 2006 Kodiak Island
Borough Non - Profit Funding.
BRANSON moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -02, seconded by ABELL
Manager Gifford said this allocated funds to various non - profit agencies
based on the spreadsheet provided to the Assembly.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Oswalt, Welts,
Williams
3. Resolution No. FY2006 -03 Encouraging Other Freight Companies to
Provide Freight Services to the Outlying Communities of Kodiak
Island That Will be Lost due to the Buyout of Western Pioneer
Shipping Services.
WILLIAMS moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -03, seconded by BRANSON.
Manager Gifford said Western Pioneer was bought out and would no longer
provide shipping services to the outlying communities.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO ONE: Branson, Wells, Williams, Abell
(Ayes); Oswalt (No)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
OTHER ITEMS - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Monte Hawver, Brother Francis Shelter representative, thanked the Assembly
for the non - profit funding.
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David King, Southern Alaska Forwarding manager, said although shipping
services to the villages was not economical, they would do their best to make
it work in coordination with Horizon Lines and Lazy Bay.
Ernie Schneider called and was dismayed with news regarding the abandonment
of the Chiniak Comprehensive Plan.
In response Mayor Selby said the intent was to complete the Plan.
Tony Lara, Lazy Bay representative, said they were looking to streamline
their services but would do whatever they can do for the villages.
Mayor Selby thanked David King and Tony Lara for their response and was glad
for their cooperation.
Iver Malutin said he attended the Exxon Valdez hearing in Kodiak and found
there was no village representation. He was concerned about the drainage and
steepness of Ocean drive as it exceeded borough standards.
ASSEMBLYMEMBER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Oswalt was glad to see Trinity Islands assessment resolved.
Assemblymember Abell encouraged the Borough Attorney's involvement before
starting on the Woodland Acres paving district. He requested an update on
the school bond projects.
Assemblymember Wells thanked Don Rush for the hospital update. She thanked
the non - profits for their contribution to the community. She would like the
issue about the dumpsters revisited. She felt tolerance was a prime gift we
could'give to one another.
Mayor Selby announced there would be a joint Assembly /City Council work
session on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly
Chambers. The Assembly work session of July 14 and regular meeting of July
21 have been canceled. The Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday,
July 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference room and a regular
meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
WILLIAMS moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by BRANSON.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Wells, Williams, Abell,
Branson
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
ith A. Nielse
Kodiak Island Borough
July 7, 2005
me M. Selby, Mayor
Approved: 09/01/2005
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