2026-05-26 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Health Facilities Advisory Board
April 21, 2026, at 1:30pm
Held in the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order at 1:30pm. 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.
CITIZENS COMMENTS (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker)
None.
AGENDA ITEMS
a. Kodiak Community Health Clinic Expansion Project Update
Olivera Wilson provided an update regarding the expansion project. The RFP process
has been completed for an architect for the project, the successful proposer was
Cushing Terrell, an Idaho based firm with extensive Alaska experience, including
work with the original facility designers. The Converge PM, an Alaska -based firm, was
hired to manage the project. The project and architect teams are working to complete
a schematic design by the end of May. The architect is planning a site visit to Kodiak
during the week of May 11, and would like to meet with the Borough and Providence
during that visit.
HRSA updates were provided, Olivera noted there has been frequent turn -over and
changing guidance on the grant funding. HRSA is willing to extend the project
completion date once conditions are removed and progress is demonstrated. The
conditions that need the Borough to take action are: Consent Letter and Notice of
Federal Interest (NFI). These two conditions need to be met before KCHC will have
access to construction funds.
b. Providence Updates
Staff reviewed an overview of work completed following the direction from the March
26 meeting to evaluate transitioning Providence -managed projects to the Borough,
aligning with the lease and procurement requirements.
Automatic Transfer Switches: the project is currently designed to 35%. An updated
100% design proposal has been received by the Borough and will be presented to
the Assembly on May 7th. Transitioning this project to Borough ownership will increase
the cost by $12,981, but it would align with the lease and Borough procurement code.
Reverse Osmosis & Steam Generator: the project is currently at 35%. An updated
100% design proposal has been received by the Borough and will be presented to
the Assembly on May 7th. Transitioning this project to Borough ownership will increase
the cost by $960, but it would align with the lease and Borough procurement code.
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Air Handler Unit #1: the project complexity is significantly higher due to the project
already being designed to 65%, for the second time. Transitioning ownership will
increase the cost of 100% design by approximately $131,250.
Discussion was focused heavily on the HVAC airflow limitation and the impact on
KCHC. Engineers confirmed that existing ductwork is undersized and that the
previous design upgrades would not adequately serve both PKIMC & KCHC with out
additional measures.
A rooftop unit (RTU) was discussed as a necessary solution to ensure adequate
airflow and redundancy for KCHC. Concerns were raised about which entity would
be responsible for the funding of the RTU design and construction. Multiple options
were discussed including, maintaining PKIMC-led delivery for this project.
Direction was given that ATS and Reverse Osmosis projects are in-line with Borough
Ownership. However, Air Handling Unit #1 project requires further discussion, and
KIB staff will prepare clearer cost scenarios and recommendations for the Assembly's
consideration.
DP6: design is at 95%, however there has been a location change from the air handler
room to the electrical vault to reduce cost and complexity.
C. Borough Updates
Codi Allen reported on the following projects:
- Elevator Modernizations: work is underway and going smoothly, inspector will
be on-site April 29th for the first elevator. Concrete is being poured today for
the sump pump discharge.
- LTC Fuel Spill: staff are working with ADEC to obtain closure for the land farm.
However, a tree fell across the land farm which will need to be removed before
ADEC arrives next month for inspections. The contractor hired to assist with
closure is waiting for the drillers to arrive.
Borough Manager Update:
- Long Term Care Lease needs to be amended to allow for R&R Funds to be
used for maintenance of the building.
- There are continued lease discussion regarding the main PKIMC lease as
well.
BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS
None.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
May 26, 2026, at 1:30pm in the PKIMC Barometer Room
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ADJOURNMENT
SMILEY moved to adjourn at 2:34 pm.
INFORMATION MATERIALS
SUB ITTED BY:
Pat cia Valerio, EF Dept date
Kodiak Island Borough
April 21, 2026
APPROVED BY:
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Scott Smiley, HFAB Chair
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