10/05/06 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
October 5, 2006
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held October 5, 2006 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 Major Dave Blacketer of the Salvation Army, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Present were Mayor Jerome Selby, Assembly members Tom Abell, Pat Branson, Sue Jeffrey, Reed
Oswalt, Cecil Ranney, Mel Stephens, and Barbara Williams. Staff members present were Manager
Rick Gifford, Finance Director Karl Short, Borough Clerk Nova Javier, and Deputy Clerk Marylynn
McFarland.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BRANSON moved to approve the agenda, seconded by JEFFREY
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting of August 17, 2006.
WILLIAMS moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by BRANSON
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATION
A. Proclamations
Mayor Selby proclaimed the Month of October 2006 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month urging
all citizens to actively support and participate in the ongoing programs designed to reduce and
eventually eliminate violence as a social problem. Erica Thompson of the Kodiak Womens
Resource Center accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Selby proclaimed the Month of October 2006 as Filipino American National History Month as
established by the trustees of the Filipino American national Historical Society. Similar proclamation
was presented last weekend at a previous gathering.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Steve Howell, Director of Public Outreach from Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council
(CIRCAC) made a presentation regarding the current activities of CIRCAC.
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PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance No. FY2007 -09 Authorizing an Amendment to the Borough's Participation Agreement
With the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Alaska and to Change the Borough
Code of Ordinances to Exclude Participation of Elected Officials.
RANNEY moved to adopt ordinance No. FY2007 -09, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported this Ordinance would limit the Borough's participation in the Borough's
retirement system.
Mayor Selby opened for public hearing.
Clerk Javier read a letter from Lorna Lee Arndt supporting this ordinance.
Mayor Selby closed the public hearing.
Assembly member Ranney explained that this Ordinance could save the Borough some money by
limiting the retirement costs to the Borough.
Assembly member Jeffrey stated these benefits were initially affordable and has gone extremely
expensive. She noted she wanted to give some consideration to newly - elected officials who ran for
office by delaying the effective date.
JEFFREY moved to amend Section 6 of Ordinance No. FY2007 -09 by changing the date from
September 21, 2006 to July 1, 2007, seconded by ABELL
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt,
Ranney, Williams, Abell (Ayes); Stephens (No)
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Abell, Branson, Jeffrey,
Oswalt, Ranney, Williams (Ayes); Stephens (No)
B. Ordinance No. FY2006 -09A Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 3
Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.32 Motor Vehicle Registration Tax By Adding Section 3,32.040
Annual Fee Imposed on Commercial Plates.
BRANSON moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2006 -09A, seconded by JEFFREY
Manager Gifford reported the State of Alaska, Department of Motor Vehicles requires commercial
vehicles to have an option to renew annually. To encourage a bi- annual renewal, annual
commercial renewals would pay $20 more per year.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney,
Stephens, Williams, Abell, Branson
C. Ordinance No. FY2007 -01B Amending Ordinance No. FY2007 -01 Fiscal Year 2007 Budget by
Accepting and Appropriating State Legislative Grants for the Main Elementary School
Playground Equipment, Proposed ADF &G Near Island Facility, Island Lake Trail Upgrade,
School Facilities Seismic Repairs and Upgrades, and Tsunami Sirens, Upgrades,
Replacements, Additions.
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OSWALT moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -01B, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported this ordinance was to accept legislative grants from the Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
Mayor Selby opened the public hearing, hearing and seeing none, he closed the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens, Williams,
Abell, Branson, Jeffrey
D. Ordinance No. FY2007 -01C Amending Ordinance No. FY2007 -01 Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
by Accepting and Appropriating a State Grant in the Amount of $455,000 for the Seismic
Retrofit of the Kodiak High School Library Wing.
WILLIAMS moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -01C, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported this ordinance was to accept a Hazard Mitigation Grant for FY2007 from
the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management.
Mayor Selby commended Manager Gifford and KIB staff for the expedient work in securing these
funds.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Stephens, Williams, Abell,
Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Gifford gave an update regarding a visit from a FEMA consultant regarding the Seismic
retrofitting of the Middle School. He noted the Consultant would submit a report and
recommendation to FEMA regarding the grant. He thanked staff for its cooperation in preparing the
report.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby thanked Senior Citizens of Kodiak Board and Assembly member Branson for putting
together the Seniors Conference regarding the senior's housing needs in Kodiak. He noted it was
an excellent and a very informative conference.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2007 -12 Purchase of a Heavy Duty Walk -in Rescue Vehicle for Bayside
Fire Department.
WILLIAMS moved to authorize the manager to enter into a contract with Pierce Manufacturers and
Hughes Fire Equipment in an amount not to exceed $360,639 for the purchase of a Heavy Duty
Walk -in Rescue Vehicle for Bayside Fire Department, seconded by OSWALT
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Manager Gifford reported that this contract was to purchase a heavy duty walk -in rescue vehicle for
Bayside Fire Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Stephens, Williams, Abell, Branson,
Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney
2. Contract No. FY2007 -13 Kodiak Island Borough Administrative Building Cleaning
Services.
JEFFREY moved to authorize the manager to enter into a contract with Island Professional
Cleaning Services in an amount not to exceed $45,600 for cleaning services for Kodiak Island
Borough Administrative Building, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported this contract would award the custodial contract for janitorial service in the
Kodiak Island Borough Administrative offices for one year, with the possibility of two one -year
extensions.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Williams, Abell, Branson, Jeffrey,
Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 1997 -20A Amending Resolution No. 1997 -20 Regarding Compensation
of the Chairman of Service Area No. 1 Board.
ABELL moved to adopt Resolution No. 1997 -20A, seconded by BRANSON
Manager Gifford reported this resolution would increase the Service Area No. 1 Board Chairman's
stipend from $2,400 to $3,600.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt,
Ranney, Stephens, Williams
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. 2007 -01 D Amending Ordinance No. FY2007 -01 Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
by Accepting and Appropriating State Legislative Grants for the School District Computer
and Communications System Upgrades and Emergency Communications and Planning.
WILLIAMS moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -01D to advance to public hearing on October
19, 2006 seconded by OSWALT
Manager Gifford noted this Ordinance would accept legislative grants from the Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney,
Stephens, Williams, Abell
2. Ordinance No. FY2007 -10 Amending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 20 Real
Property Tax Section 080 Real and Personal Property Exempted from Taxation.
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OSWALT moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -10 to advance to public hearing on October 19,
2006, seconded by JEFFREY
Manager Gifford reported this ordinance would grant authority to the Assessor to waive timely
application for the current year and one year prior, and would give applicants the right to appeal the
Assessor's decision to the Borough Assembly for those same years only.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Jeffrey, Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens,
Williams, Abell, Branson
D. OTHER ITEMS — None.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None.
ASSEMBLY MEMBER COMMENTS
Assembly member Stephens congratulated Assembly candidates Chris Lynch and Jerrol Friend. He
also congratulated the Kodiak Cross- Country team for an undefeated season. He asked those who
were interested in putting together a Kodiak marathon and turning it into a more significant event to
contact him. He would like the garbage collection contract reviewed. He asked for more discussion
regarding emergency dispatch in Kodiak. He noted that Providence receives a certain amount of
funding to buy equipment and asked if those funds could be used for the Solarium project.
Assembly member Williams would like organizations to work together towards the construction of
the Solarium. She agreed the garbage collection in Kodiak should be revisited.
Assembly member Oswalt would like the Borough to move forward with the UV and Saline systems
for the pool.
Assembly member Ranney echoed congratulations to the Cross Country Team and other KIBSD
sports groups.
Assembly member Jeffrey apologized that the integrity of the Maritime Museum was taken to task
because of misconceptions. She noted it was a disservice to the volunteers who invest a lot of their
time to the organization.
Assembly member Abell congratulated the Clerk's office staff for a job well done during elections.
The Borough can move forward with the pool since the bond issue passed. He would like the
Borough to think about a land sale to accommodate future housing projects that are cost - effective.
He would like the Borough to voice non - support to rationalization. He asked staff to consider the
possibility of reducing Assembly meetings to once a month.
Assembly member Branson appreciated the Assembly talking about senior issues such as the
Solarium, long -term care facility, and senior co- housing along with assisted living. She said the
senior population would double in the next decade.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Selby announced that the Assembly would meet in a work session on Thursday, October 12
at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room and a regular meeting on Thursday, October 19,
2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
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There would be a Joint Borough Assembly /City Council work session on Tuesday, October 17 at
7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
WILLIAMS moved to convene into executive session to discuss the refund of taxes paid under
protest per AS29.45.500(A), a matter that qualifies for executive session under confidential
attorney - client communications, seconded by BRANSON
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Oswalt, Ranney, Stephens, Williams,
Abell, Branson, Jeffrey
Mayor Selby invited all Assembly members, the Manager, the Finance Director, and Clerk's Office
staff to participate. Attorney Tom Klinkner participated via tele- conference.
Mayor Selby recessed the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m. and convened the executive session.
At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Selby announced no action was taken as a result of the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
BRANSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by OSWALT
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ranney, Stephens, Williams, Abell,
Branson, Jeffrey, Oswalt
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
Je .me M. Selby, Mayor
. Javier, - Borough Clerk Approved: December 7, 2006
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