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2025-11-20 Regular Meeting Kodiak Island Borough November 20, 2025 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Assembly Regular Meeting November 20, 2025 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on November 20, 2025, in the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Deputy Clerk Lina Cruz. 1. INVOCATION Captain Diane Shatto of the Salvation Army gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Griffin led the pledge of allegiance. 3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we acknowledge the 10 tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture that enriches our community to this day. 4. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Jared Griffin, Assembly Members Steve Ames, Jeremiah Gardner, Caroline Roberts, Scott Smiley, Bo Whiteside, and Jeffery Woods. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA WHITESIDE moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda) A. Regular Meeting Minutes Of November 6, 2025 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS The following spoke under citizen’s comments: • Captain Diane Shatto of the Salvation Army • Patrick O’Donell 8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Assembly Member Roberts provided a brief update on the recently held Kodiak College Advisory Council meeting. • Assembly Member Smiley reported on the recently held Health Facilities Advisory Board meeting. • Assembly Member Whiteside commented on the recent Solid Waste Contract Committee meeting, expressing that he found it to be a productive meeting. Kodiak Island Borough November 20, 2025 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 • Assembly Member Gardner reported on the recently held Solid Waste Advisory Board meeting, noting that the meeting lacked a quorum and therefore limited business could be conducted. • Mayor Griffin shared a brief update from his recent attendance to the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC). 10. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. FY2026-12, Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.125 Architectural/Engineering Review Board, Section 2.125.030 Qualifications WHITESIDE moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2026-12. Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, he closed the public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames, Gardner, Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, and Woods. 11. BOROUGH MANAGER’S REPORT Borough Manager Aimee Williams provided a manager’s report, and it was included in the meeting packet. 12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR Mayor Griffin reported on a recent meeting with the Interim UAA Chancellor and Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Services, where they discussed Kodiak’s economic diversity and the need for additional small business development support. They also discussed about expanding four-year degree offerings at community campuses, noting that Kodiak College will begin a psychology program focused on mental health. He shared that an executive session may be scheduled in January to brief new Assembly members on the Alutiiq Heritage Foundation lawsuit and other ongoing litigation. Lastly, he noted that he will be out of town December 8–12 for Alaska Municipal League (AML), followed by a family vacation. He extended early holiday well-wishes, including Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, and encouraged everyone to give generously. 13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS 14.A. CONTRACTS 1. Contract No. FY2026-26, Mill Bay Beach Stairs And Picnic Table Replacement With S&S Enterprise DBA Kodiak Lawn Care Kodiak Island Borough November 20, 2025 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No. FY2026-26 for the Mill Bay Beach Stairs and Picnic Table Replacement with S&S Enterprise DBA Kodiak Lawn Care. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO SIX: Ames, Roberts, Smiley, and Whiteside (AYES); Gardner and Woods (NOES). 14.B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. FY2026-10, Appointing The Borough Attorney WHITESIDE moved to approve Resolution No. FY2026-10. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, and Gardner. 14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. Ordinance No. FY2026-13, Accepting And Appropriating Funds From The 2020 Alaska Pacific Cod Federal Fishery Disaster Relief Distribution WHITESIDE moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-13 to public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Assembly. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, Gardner, and Roberts. 2. Ordinance No. FY2026-14, Accepting And Appropriating Funds From The 2021 Chignik Salmon Federal Fishery Disaster Relief Distribution WHITESIDE moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2026-14 to public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Assembly. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside, Woods, Ames, Gardner, Roberts, and Smiley. 14.D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Appointments To The Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Community Advisory Council (Ms. Shuravloff-Nelson, Mr. Tvenge, Ms. Paulson, Ms. Simeonoff, Ms. Davidson, And Mr. Roberts) WHITESIDE moved to voice non-objection of the following appointments to the Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Community Advisory Board for terms to expire October 2029: • Ms. Michelle Shuravloff-Nelson • Mr. Mike Tvenge • Ms. Kate Paulson • Ms. Ellen Simeonoff • Ms. Djuna Davidson • Mr. William Roberts Kodiak Island Borough November 20, 2025 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Woods, Ames, Gardner, Roberts, Smiley, and Whiteside. 2. Declaring An At-Large Seat And A Construction Business Representative Seat Vacant On The Solid Waste Advisory Board (Ms. Andie Wall And Mr. Douglas Hogen) WHITESIDE moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Douglas Hogen, effective October 30, 2025, and the resignation of Ms. Andie Wall, effective December 31, 2025, on the Solid Waste Advisory Board and directed the Borough Clerk to advertise the vacancies per Borough Code. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames, Gardner, Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, and Woods. 15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS – NONE. 16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS’ COMMENTS • Assembly Member Gardner spoke regarding comments received from Ms. Brenda Schwantes about issues with the public hearing phone line. • Assembly Member Johnson echoed Assembly Member Gardner’s remarks about the need for volunteers to serve on the Solid Waste Advisory Board. He noted that his wife previously served on the board and emphasized the importance of the work they do. • Assembly Member Ames had no comments. • Assembly Member Whiteside wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and encouraged people to enjoy time with friends and family. He also reminded the public not to drink and drive and to use a designated driver. • Assembly Member Roberts commented on the recent Assembly Work Session and expressed appreciation for the ongoing discussions about the future of North Star Elementary School and the possibility of Sun’aq utilizing a part of the building. She noted it could be an incredible benefit to the community and local families. • Assembly Member Woods had no comments. 17. ADJOURNMENT WHITESIDE moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.