2026-05-07 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
May 7, 2026
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on May 7, 2026, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Administrative Official Seema Garoutte, Engineering and Facilities Director Codi Allen, Deputy
Clerk Lina Cruz and Irene Arellano.
INVOCATION
Captain David 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 Griffin, Assembly Members Steve Ames, Jeremiah Gardner, Dave
Johnson, Scott Smiley, Bo Whiteside, and Jeffery Woods.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
WHITESIDE moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda.
Mayor Griffin asked if any member would like to remove any items from the consent
agenda.
Assembly Member WHITESIDE requested to remove Contract Nos. FY2026-59,
FY2026-60, and FY2026-61 from the consent agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda)
A. Regular Meeting Minutes Of April 16, 2026
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Declaring The Month Of May 2026 As Building Safety Month
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Mayor Griffin proclaimed the month of May 2026 as Building Safety Month and
encouraged all citizens to join and participate in building safety month activities.
Building Official Ted Hansen received the proclamation.
B. Proclamation Declaring May 3 - 9, 2026, As 57th Annual Professional Municipal
Clerks Week
Mayor Griffin proclaimed the week of May 3 through 9, 2026 as 57th Annual
Professional Municipal Clerks Week recognizing and extending further
appreciation to our professional municipal clerks, Borough Clerk Nova Javier,
Deputy Clerks Lina Cruz, and Irene Arellano, and to all professional municipal
clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the
communities they represent. Deputy Clerks Lina Cruz and Irene Arellano
received the proclamation.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly Member Whiteside reported on the recently held meetings of Solid
Waste Contract Committee and Borough Lands Committee.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. State Of Alaska Alcohol And Marijuana Control Office New Restaurant Or Eating
Place License For Nuniaq, LLC, License No. 60432
WHITESIDE moved to protest the Nuniaq, LLC REPL application No. 60432,
subject to rescission, and directed the Clerk to notify AMCO and the licensee.
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, Johnson, Smiley, Whiteside, and Woods.
B. Ordinance No. FY2026-24, Rezoning USS 3099 Lot 21 Sublot 6 From R1 Single
Family Residential District To PL Public Use Lands District
WHITESIDE moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2026-24.
Mayor Griffin opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing none, he closed
the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Gardner,
Johnson, Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, and Ames.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Administrative Official Seema Garoutte provided a manager's report, and it was
included in the meeting packet.
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12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Griffin reported attending the recently held Workforce Development Forum
hosted by Kodiak Economic Development Corporation and the Kodiak Job Center. He
expressed appreciation to the organizers and participants, including employers,
educators, workforce partners, and community organizations. He mentioned that the
discussion focused on strengthening connections between education, training, and local
employment opportunities.
He shared about his meeting with Dr. Loomis, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
Interim Hospital Administrator, focusing on administrative and oversight structures for
healthcare facilities. He also met with Kodiak High School auditorium stakeholders to
discuss plans for the upcoming year, programming, and efforts to expand community
support.
He encouraged community feedback to assist the Assembly in making informed
decisions during upcoming budget discussions. Lastly, he announced that Kodiak
College graduation ceremony will be held on May 8, 2026.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
Contract No. FY2026-45, Change Order No. 1 For Landfill Soil Remediation With
Brechan Construction
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2026-45, Change Order No. 1, for Landfill Soil Remediation With Brechan
Construction in the amount of $7,313.77.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Johnson,
Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, and Gardner.
2. Contract No. FY2026-59, 100% Design Of Providence Kodiak Island Medical
Center's Reverse Osmosis And Steam Generator System With AMC Engineers
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2026-59, 100% Design Of Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center's
Reverse Osmosis And Steam Generator System With AMC Engineers at a cost
of $73,090.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Smiley,
Whiteside, Woods, Ames, Gardner, and Johnson.
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3. Contract No. FY2026-60, 100% Design Of The Providence Kodiak Island
Medical Center's Air Handling Unit 1 System With Added Alternate 1 - Roof Top
Unit For Kodiak Community Health Center With HZA Engineering Solutions
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2026-60 100% Design Of The Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center's Air
Handling Unit 1 System With Added Alternate 1 - Roof Top Unit For Kodiak
Community Health Center With HZA Engineering Solutions at a cost of
$198,250.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION FAILED: Whiteside, Woods, Ames,
Gardner, Johnson, and Smiley.
4. Contract No. FY2026-61, 100% Design Of The Providence Kodiak Island
Medical Center's Automatic Transfer Switches To 100% With AMC Engineers
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2026-61 100% Design of the Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center's
Automatic Transfer Switches with AMC Engineers in the amount of $151,155.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Woods,
Ames, Gardner, Johnson, Smiley, and Whiteside.
14.13. RESOLUTIONS — None.
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION — None.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS - (Approved under consent agenda)
*Appointment Of Assembly Member Caroline Roberts As An Alternate To The
School District Budget Advisory Committee
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Gardner commented that the shorter meetings were
appreciated, since there will be expected longer upcoming meetings.
• Assembly Member Johnson thanked all municipal employees who participated
in the May 2 community clean-up day and expressed appreciation to City Parks
and Recreation staff for their support of the little dribblers, baseball, soccer, and
softball league.
• Assembly Member Smiley had no comment.
• Assembly Member Ames expressed his appreciation for the community clean-
up effort. He also expressed his concerns over the large amount of debris
dumped along roadsides in Kodiak. He encouraged residents to take greater
pride in the community and dispose of waste properly.
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Assembly Member Whiteside reminded his fellow Assembly Members to fill out
the Manager's evaluation forms.
Assembly Member Woods congratulated Codi Allen on his promotion to the
Engineering and Facilities Director position. He noted concerns about the
ongoing volume of trash collected each year, while also appreciating the strong
community participation in clean-up initiatives. He mentioned an upcoming
marine debris clean-up in partnership with the Suzuki Marine Clean Ocean
Project at Long Island scheduled next week.
17. ADJOURNMENT
WHITESIDE moved to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ATTEST:
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Nova M. Javier, MMC, Bor0gh Clerk
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