05/03/07 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
May 3, 2007
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held May 3, 2007 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, Assembly members Tom Abell, Pat Branson, Jerrol Friend, Sue
Jeffrey, Reed Oswalt, and Barbara Williams. Absent was Assembly member Chris Lynch. Staff
members present were Manager Rick Gifford, E &F Director Woody Koning, CDD Director Bud
Cassidy, Finance Director Karl Short, Clerk Nova Javier, and Assistant Jessica Basuel.
BRANSON moved to specifically excuse Assembly member Lynch, seconded by OSWALT.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ABELL moved to approve the agenda, seconded by BRANSON.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kodiak Island Borough Regular Meeting of April 12, 2007.
OSWALT moved to approve the minutes as submitted, seconded by BRANSON.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS AND PRESENTATION
Mayor Selby proclaimed May 11, 2007 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Kodiak urging all
citizens to take time to recognize and appreciate Alaska Child Care Providers. The proclamation was
accepted by Dawn Freeman, Child Care Provider and pre - school teacher.
Mayor Selbly proclaimed the first week of May as "Awakening of the Bear" in Kodiak urging all citizens
to acknowledge the challenges the Alutiiq people continue to face, and recognizing the significance of
the annual Esgarlluku Taquka'aq - Awakening Bear Spring Event and the contribution of the Alutiiq
people Island -wide. The proclamation was accepted by Iver Malutin.
Iver Malutin thanked the Assembly and gave a little history about the indigenous people (natives living
naturally) in the community. He invited the Assembly to come to the celebration on Sunday at the High
School Commons and sample some of what the indigenous people eat.
Mayor Selby announced the Horizon Lines plaque will be presented at the next regular meeting.
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Dave Davis, Captain of Salvation Army and Crossing Guard Coordinator, thanked the Assembly for
supporting the program. He appreciated all the crossing guard volunteers and the community as a
whole for keeping the school children safe.
Erin Harrington, McDowell Group Research Analyst, thanked the Assembly for supporting the Young
Fisherman's Summit held in January. She reported they were able to provide scholarships for a
number of attendants. They plan on hosting the event again in December 2007. She presented the
Assembly with a photograph of the participants on behalf of Volunteering Organizing Committee and
Marine Advisory Program of the University of Alaska.
Pam Foreman, Executive Director for the Kodiak Island Convention of Visitors' Bureau, gave an
update on the tourism industry. They are now working on the 2008 Visitors Guide and are working with
the Chamber of Commerce regarding the improvement and upgrades to their website. She reported
McDowell Group has been working with State of Alaska on the Alaska Visitors Statistics Program
regarding the research on travelers to Alaska. She announced McDowell Group will do a presentation
on May 10, 2007 at the Kodiak College on tourism. Ms. Foreman reported the first ship to Kodiak will
be in on May 15, 2007. The Princess will be bringing 8 additional ships next year to the Island.
Stephen Taufen thanked Assembly member Abell for his participation with SWAMC. He and Shawn
Dochtermann also attended the meeting. He commented that the Borough spoke out well last year on
the extension of rockfish pilot program and wished the City did the same. He thanked the Assembly for
its participation and support for the task force.
Shawn Dochtermann, Kodiak Fisherman, commented on the State road between Benny Benson and
the old Beach Comber which needed fixing. He hoped the Assembly would urge DOT on getting the
roads fix. He reported that NPFMC put in a formal proposal to reallocate IFQ shares to crew members
as a coop. He provided documents in the Assembly's mail to be used for the May 8 Joint Work
Session. He requested endorsement from City and Borough by fall.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly member Oswalt reported that the Architectural Review Board met and discussed the
upcoming contract with ECl/Hyer. He mentioned the Board was unsure if the attorney's opinion had
been sought regarding the Board's intent to reconsider its recommendation of ECI Hyer for the Fish
and Game building. The Board was unhappy with the escalating costs and delays regarding the pool.
Assembly member Oswalt requested to get updated information on the pool.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Gifford reported the 2007 Alaska Legislative Session would be over in Tess than two weeks
and hoped that the Legislation would approve funding for the Borough to help schools and borough
services. A hearing on the Narrow Cape public use bill was scheduled in the Senate Finance
Committee for May 4, 2007 and in the House Finance Committee for May 7, 2007. He encouraged the
community to contact the Legislature and let them know the importance of revenue sharing and school
funding to the community. He announced that May Clean -Up Day was on Saturday, May 5, 2007. The
Borough would hold a "Lottery Drawing" for the disposal of a maximum of 60 cars. Applications would
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be available in the Community Development Department and on the Borough's website. He traveled to
Anchorage and met with two of the federal trustees for the EVOS Council to discuss the proposal for
the ADF &G building. He also met with DOT Regional Director Gordon Keith and staff to discuss the
roads and trails project and is reviewing an agreement that will be brought to the Assembly in the near
future. Manager Gifford introduced Woody Koning as the new Engineering and Facilities Director and
announced Bud Cassidy's transfer to the Community Development Department.
Assembly member Oswalt would like to see the Borough work with the City for a similar consistent
process of getting rid of junk vehicles in the future.
Assembly member Williams welcomed Mr. Koning. She concurred with Assembly member Oswalt
regarding the removal of abandoned vehicles and was looking forward on seeing how many cars
would actually be removed this year.
Assembly member Abell thanked the Borough for utilizing money generated from the vehicle
registration tax for the removal of junk vehicles. He hoped that all 60 cars would be taken off the street.
He commented that this year's removal of junk vehicles was an experiment and applauded the
Borough for its efforts.
Manager Gifford said staff came up with a compromise on the best way of handling the removal of junk
vehicle and hoped to figure out a better way for next year.
MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Selby commented that the removal of junk vehicles was a great start. He reported that he and
other Mayors were asked to come to Juneau on April 27, 2007 and participated in what turned into a
Governor's press conference on revenue sharing. He was pleased with the Governor for being strong
and for putting money in the budget for the communities. He encouraged everyone to continue to call
the legislature to let them know how important revenue sharing is to the community.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2007 -42 Repair of the Leachate Treatment System.
FRIEND moved to authorize the manager to execute Contract No. FY2007 -42 with Red Hook
Construction of Kodiak, Alaska in the amount not to exceed $137,600, seconded by BRANSON.
Manager Gifford reported that the leachate treatment system at the landfill was initially designed and
constructed in the late 1990's. The pond and wetland cells act as a filter system to process any
contaminates in the leachate. Because of the large naturally occurring iron content of the water, iron
precipitates out during the aeration process in the "upper pond" and deposits a film over the rock
media. The recent toe drain extension contributed additional sediment which has clogged the space or
pores of the rock and the upper pond and the lower ponds have significant muck. The Borough must
have the repairs completed by the end of June. One bid was received from Red Hook Construction in
the amount of $137,600 and staff recommends that Red Hook Construction be awarded the contract.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Abell, Branson, Friend, Jeffrey, Oswalt,
Williams
B. RESOLUTIONS
None.
C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. Ordinance No. FY2007 -14 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title 2
Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.17 Rules of the Assembly, Section 2.17.020
General Rules to Prohibit Assembly Member Attendance at Regular and Special Meetings
by Teleconference and Allow it Only During Work Sessions and Emergency Meetings.
JEFFREY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -14 in first reading to advance to public hearing on
May 17, 2007, seconded by BRANSON.
Clerk Javier reported that the Assembly requested this ordinance to codify policy regarding
teleconferencing. This would prohibit Assembly members' attendance at regular and special meeting
by teleconference and only allow it during work session and emergency meetings to adopt emergency
ordinances.
Discussion ensued about the pros and cons of teleconferencing and what should be allowed and not
allowed.
Clerk Javier clarified that State law currently allows participation and voting during regular meetings.
This ordinance was to set policy and parameters in the Borough code.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO TWO: Branson, Friend, Jeffrey, Abell, (Ayes);
Oswalt, Williams (Noes)
2. Ordinance No. FY2007 -15 Amending the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances Title
2 Administration and Personnel to Add Chapter 2.53 Solid Waste Advisory Board.
BRANSON moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2007 -15 in first reading to advance to public hearing on
May 17, 2007, seconded by WILLIAMS.
Manager Gifford reported that the Assembly directed staff to create a Solid Waste Advisory Board
(SWAB) for the Kodiak Island Borough to assist in identifying creative and workable solutions for
ongoing and emerging issues in solid waste management, providing a forum for input and
recommendations to the assembly on solid waste policy and program direction. The Board will work to
develop consensus on how to implement proposed solutions and the focus of the group is broad policy
issues rather than technical details. This board will serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and
Assembly on matters affecting solid waste handling in the KIB and establishing a solid waste
management plan. The proposed ordinance recommends five Borough residents who represent a
cross section of the social and economic structure of the community. It is also recommended that an
Assembly member and a KIB staff be ex- officio members. Based on Assembly discussion at last
week's work session, a section on organization was added that would have the Board designate its
Chair and Vice Chair at the first meeting and require the Board to hold at least one meeting annually.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of meetings the board should hold. Staff clarified one
meeting annually was the minimum, initially.
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ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Friend, Jeffrey, Oswalt, Williams, Abell,
Branson
D. OTHER ITEMS
1. Mayoral Appointment to the Gravel Task Force.
FRIEND moved to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Charlie Powers to the vacant seat on the
Gravel Task Force, seconded by BRANSON.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Jeffrey, Oswalt, Williams, Abell,
Branson, Friend
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ASSEMBLY MEMBER COMMENTS
Assembly member Oswalt hoped to get the garbage issue resolved.
Assembly member Williams commented regarding the handout given by Finance Director Karl Short
on the number of visits to the Borough website. She encouraged the public to use the Borough website
to communicate with the Assembly.
Assembly member Jeffrey welcomed E &F Director Woody Koning and thanked Captain Davis for
coordinating the crossing guard program.
Assembly member Friend welcomed E &F Director Woody Koning to the Borough.
Assembly member Branson welcomed E &F Director Woody Koning and congratulated CDD Director
Bud Cassidy on his transfer. She thanked Captain Davis for the crossing guard report and encouraged
the Assembly and City Council to take part in the crossing guard program. She appreciated the Sun'aq
invitation.
Assembly member Abell would volunteer as a crossing guard in the future. He reported the Kodiak
Football league will be cleaning around the landfill area. He thanked Bertha Malutin for cooking the
peroke at the luncheon. He welcomed E &F Director Woody Koning to the Borough and congratulated
Bud Cassidy on his transfer to the Community Development Department. He requested to hear the
reports on the different funding programs regarding school bond projects, hospital, etc.
Mayor Selby announced there would be a Joint Borough /City Council Work Session on Tuesday, May
8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers. The next Assembly work session is scheduled on
Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Conference Room and the next regular meeting of the
Assembly is scheduled on Thursday, May 17 at 7 :30 p.m: in the Borough. Assembly Chambers. The
Board of Equalization will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly
Chambers.
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ADJOURNMENT
WILLIAMS moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by BRANSON.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: Oswalt, Williams, Abell, Branson, Friend, Jeffrey
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, CM r , Boroug Ierk
Approved: June 7, 2007
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