05/04/06 Special MeetingA regular meeting of the Kodiak Island
in the Assembly Chambers of the Kodiak
Road. The meeting was called to order
The invocation was given by Captain
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerome Selby, Assemblymembers Tom Abell, Pat Branson, Sue
Jeffrey, Reed Oswalt, Cecil Ranney, Mel Stephens, and Barbara Williams.
Staff present were Manager Rick Gifford, Engineering and Facilities Director
Bud Cassidy, Clerk Judi Nielsen, and Deputy Clerk Nova Javier.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
WILLIAMS moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BRANSON
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting of April 6, 2006.
BRANSON moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by WILLIAMS
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARD:; AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Student of the Month
Mayor Selby presented the Student of the Month award to Ralph Pasana, a
senior at the Kodiak High School.
B. Proclamation
Mayor Selby proclaimed April 30 - May 6, 2006 as "Municipal Clerks Week"
encouraging all citizens to recognize this event.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Jav Johnston supported the proposed substitution to Resolution No. FY2006 -36.
George Griffinq urged the Assembly to adopt the substitution to Resolution
No. FY2006 -36 as the proposed site maximized student and public use of the
pool.
Jimmy Ng urged the Assembly to approve the Contract No. FY2006 -38. Ne needed
the approval as a supporting document for a USDA grant he was applying for
which has a deadline of May 14.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Scott Arndt, ARB chair, said the seismic engineering and other bond projects
were reviewed and a recommendation would be forthcoming. He said ECI Hyer
was a capable firm for the schematic design of the pool.
Assemblymember Oswalt like the idea of using a saline system instead of
chlorination for the new pool.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 4, 2006
Borough Assembly was held May 5, 2006
Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay
at 7:30 p.m.
Dave Davis of the Salvation Army,
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PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2006 -11 Amending Title 4 Service Areas Chapter 4.40
Assessment Districts Within Service Areas Section 4.40.090 Payment by
Changing the way the Interest Rate is Calculated on Installment Payments
for Special Assessment Districts.
JEFFREY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2006 -11, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford said this would allow the Assembly to determine
interest rate used for special assessment districts.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing, hearing and seeing
the regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell,
Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens, Williams
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Gifford reported he attended the Kodiak Island
Leadership Forum meetings
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
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the actual
none, he reconvened
Branson, Jeffrey,
Rural Regional
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby urge stay in touch representative and senator request fund
schools, capital projects, revenue sharing, stay focused, encourage call
reinforce, helpful
1. Contract No. FY2006 -38 Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
Schematic Design Services - Phase IV of the Community Health
Center.
JEFFREY moved to approve Contract No. FY2006 -38 with Prochaska and Associates
for Phase IV - schematic design of the Community Health Center - in an amount
not to exceed $58,700 plus non - reimbursable expenses of approximately $2,000
for a total contract amount of $60,700, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported the Assembly directed staff to proceed with Phase
IV of the design of a Community Health Center (CHC) wing that would be added
to the existing hospital facility. Staff negotiated with the architect for
costs associated with developing schematic design drawings for the layout of
the CHC.
Assemblymember Stephens wanted discussion about the master plan before
proceeding with this design work that was supposed to be based on a master
plan.
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Assemblymember Stephens was concerned about the proposed pool site.
Assemblymember Ranney moved to postpone Resolution No. FY2006 -36 to May
18, seconded by Abell
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens,
Williams, Abell, Branson, Jeffrey
By consensus of the Assembly, Mayor Selby recessed the regular meeting at
8:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
Assemblymember Stephens presented an aerial photo of site #1 noting his
concerns with access and significant problems associated with using the
old boilers at the high school.
JEFFREY moved to amend Resolution No. FY2006 -36 by substitution, seconded
by BRANSON
Assemblymember Jeffrey understood the concerns of Assemblymember Stephens;
however, she was concerned about the time and cost associated with delays.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION CARRIED FOUR TO THREE:
Abell, Branson, Jeffrey, Ranney (Ayes) Oswalt, Stephens, Williams (Noes)
Assemblymember Abell noted the need to revise the "Now, therefore" part of
the resolution.
ABELL moved to amend Resolution No. FY2006 -36 in the "Now, therefore be it
resolved by adding the words "complete schematic" between the words "and" and
"design" seconded by Williams
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Stephens, Williams,
Abell, Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams,
Abell, Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Appointment to the Citizen's Board of Equalization.
ABELL moved to appoint Cheryl McNeil and Louise Stutes to terms to expire
December 31, 2008 and Cassandra Juenger to an alternate seat to expire
December 31, 2007 on the Citizen's Board of Equalization, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Abell, Branson,
Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens
2. Appointment to the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board.
WILLIAMS moved to appoint Andrew DeVries to a term to expire October, 2006
on the Fire Protection Area No. 1 Board, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: Abell, Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens,
Williams
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Assemblymember Branson supported this contract because there was no cost
associated from the Borough and this was for schematic designs and not for
construction.
Jimmy Nq in response to Assemblymember Williams, explained the sources and
requirements of funds for the CHC.
Assemblymember Branson noted the importance of having the schematic designs
included in his grant proposal.
ABELL moved to postponed Contract No. FY2006 -38 to the May 18, 2006, seconded
by OSWALT
There was general discussion about the need to have additional questions
answered at the next work session.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO POSTPONE CARRIED FOUR TO THREE: Abell, Oswalt, Stephens,
Williams (Ayes); Branson, Jeffrey, Ranney (Noes)
2. Contract No. FY2006 -39 Solid Waste Collection.
WILLIAMS moved to approve Contract No. FY2006 -39 as a unit cost contract with
Alaska Pacific Environmental Services of Anchorage, LLC, dba Kodiak
Sanitation, seconded by STEPHENS
Manager Gifford said the KIB provides solid waste collection services for
residents on the road system in Kodiak. This contract would become effective
July 1, 2006. A bid packet was put out in late March for a two -year term and
two one -year optional extensions. There was one responder and staff
recommended awarding the contract to Alaska Pacific Environmental Services
Anchorage, LLC, dba Kodiak Sanitation.
Assemblymember Branson noted recycling was not clear in the contract and
hoped it would be addressed in the future.
In response to Assemblymember Williams, Manager Gifford explained the
spreadsheet comparing the difference in prices.
Assemblymember Abell agreed with Assemblymember Branson's comments about the
importance of recycling.
Assemblymember Branson thanked staff for putting this contract together in
a timely fashion. She looked forward to the completion of the waste stream
study.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney,
Stephens, Williams, Abell, Branson
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2006 -36 Relating to the Selection of a Site for
Construction of a New Swimming Pool.
STEPHENS moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2006 -36, seconded by ABELL
Manager Gifford said the ARB met and determined to locate the pool near the
high school at site 1.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Charles Davidson was concerned and urged the Assembly to investigate the
activities going on at the Sawmill Storage. He urged the Assembly to stop
micro managing Borough staff.
ASSEMBLYMEMSER COMMENTS
Assemblymember Jeffrey encouraged everyone to participate in the community
spring clean -up.
Assemblymember Branson congratulated the Clerk's Office staff in celebration
of "Clerk's Week." She congratulated Student of the Month Ralph Pasana. She
was thankful for the volunteers in our community. She wanted the Assembly
to do its homework to be able to move forward positively with its business.
Assemblymember Abell urged everyone to come forward and be involved in the
budget process.
Assemblymember Ranney appreciated KMXT for their continued broadcast of the
meetings. He asked everyone to support KMXT's spring fund drive.
Mayor Selby announced the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday,
May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference room and a regular meeting on
Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
BRANSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by ABELL
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt,
Ranney, Stephens, Williams, Abell
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Judith A. Niels =, CMC, Borough Clerk Approved: 06/01/2006
Kodiak Island Borough
May 4, 2006
J ome M. Selby, Mayor
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