2026-03-24 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Health Facilities Advisory Board
March 24, 2026, at 1:30pm
Held in the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 1:32pm. Members present were Scott Smiley, Dave
Johnson, Caroline Roberts, Codi Allen, and Aimee Williams. Others present were
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Representatives Tyler Steele and Malory
Nephew, and Kodiak Community Health Center Olivera Wilson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JOHNSON MOVED to approve the minutes of February 24, 2026, as presented.
ROBERTS seconded.
VOICE VOTE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS COMMENTS (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
a. Kodiak Community Health Clinic
Aimee Williams and the Borad discussed concerns with the KCHC expansion
proposition including lease and ownership issues, understanding of what a Notice of
Federal Interest (NFI) is, funding sources and cost estimate concerns, timeline
issues, KIB Code consideration for project processes, and seismic impacts.
Lease and ownership issues: the expansion would require updates to three
agreements; KCHC lease with the Borough, PKIMC-Borough lease, and the facilities
services agreement between KCHC and PKIMC. There are also concerns regarding
rent costs; currently it is set at $120/year through 2033.
Notice of Federal Interest (NFI) issues: the NFI must be filed before construction
begins. NFI places federal interest on the title, which limits the future sale/use of the
building. The Borough has never had NFI restrictions on any other federally funded
buildings, and the Assembly would need to be involved with the decision to accept
the risks/restrictions that are associated with accepting an NFI.
Funding sources and cost estimate concerns: the current architectural estimate is
approximately $9.8 Millon but excludes many items such as geotechnical work,
surveys, environmental reviews, construction management, furnishings, known site
complications. The KCHC team is estimated to be higher at $11 Million. KCHC has
explored other funding options, however there are conditions with them as well
(requirement for concept drawings/designs). KCHC has explored opening a line of
credit with Northrim Bank to be able to move forward. The Borough is concerned
about the project beginning without full funding, risk of unfinished structure, and the
risk that KCHC may have to repay the federal funds if the project fails.
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Previous Asbestos testing indicated that this area has ACM -positive materials in it.
NWFF performed a point count to determine abatement extent (if it is over 1%
abatement will have to occur). There are efforts underway to avoid major demolition
that would trigger seismic upgrades. KIB recently has some staff undergo some
glove -bag training for asbestos removal they will partner with PKIMC as they can to
help reduce impact.
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
Caroline Roberts — Thank you all for the flexibility — I'm happy I am able to come today.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
April 21, 2026, at 1:30pm in the KIB CR 121
ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn at 2:27 pm.
INFORMATION MATERIALS
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