2026-05-21 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
May 21, 2026
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on May 21, 2026, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough
Manager Aimee Williams and Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier
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 Griffin, Assembly Members Steve Ames, Jeremiah Gardner, Dave
Johnson, 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.
WHITESIDE moved to amend the agenda by removing Ordinances No. FY2027-01 and
FY2027-02.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA CARRIED SIX TO ONE:
Gardner, Johnson, Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, and Woods (Ayes); Ames (NO).
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda)
A. Special Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2026; and Regular Meeting Minutes of May
7, 2026
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens comments:
• Alan Schmidt
• Beate Daly
• Michael Martin, Jr.
• Brenda Schwantes
• Dan Rohrer
• Kerry Irons
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• Carlene McChesney
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly member Garnder provided an update regarding the Solid Waste Advisory
Board meeting.
Assembly member Roberts reported on the recently held Kodiak College Advisory
Board meeting.
Assembly member Woods announced his attendance at the School District Budget
Committee Meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARING — None.
11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT
Manager Aimee Williams provided a manager's report, and it was included in the
meeting packet.
12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR
Mayor Griffin provided various updates regarding meetings he attended in his official
capacity. Some of these meetings pertained to KIHA federal grant issues, the Lands
Committee, homeporting an icebreaker here in Kodiak, and the proposed new Kodiak
airport terminal. He also announced that a meeting is being arranged with the Coast
and the Borough's federal lobbyist. Additionally, he met with state and federal
candidates for the upcoming election.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2021-01, Authorizing Extension No. 6 Of The Recycling
Services Contract With Threshold Services
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2021-01, Extension No. 6 with Threshold Services for Recycling Services
Contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Gardner,
Johnson, Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, and Ames.
14.13. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. FY2027-01, Establishing The Amount Of Funds To Be Made
Available From Local Sources For The Kodiak Island Borough School District
For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, And Ending June 30, 2027
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WHITESIDE moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2027-01.
WHITESIDE moved to amend Resolution No. FY2027-01 for the amount to be
made available to the Kodiak Island Borough School District from local sources
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, is set at $13,779,556 for both in-kind
services and direct appropriation.
ROLL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Roberts,
Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, and Gardner (Ayes); Johnson (NO).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED SIX TO
ONE: Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, Gardner, and Roberts (Ayes); Johnson
(NO).
14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
Abbreviated And Informal Hearing Of State Of Alaska Alcohol And Marijuana
Control Office New Restaurant Or Eating Place License Application For Nuniaq,
LLC, License No. 60432
WHITESIDE moved to withdraw the action "to protest subject to rescission"
adopted on May 7, 2026, and direct the Clerk to notify AMCO and the licensee
of a non -objection.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Whiteside,
Woods, Ames, Gardner, Johnson, Roberts, and Smiley.
2. *Confirmation Of The Mayoral Appointment Of Ms. Marion Owen To The Solid
Waste Advisory Board (Approved under consent agenda).
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens comments:
• Judy Carstens
• Brenda Schwantes
• Kim Saunders
• Leanna Harrington
• Dan Rohrer
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
• Assembly Member Gardner appreciated everyone who provided input regarding
the budget. He noted that he would have preferred to see more budget cuts
across the board.
• Assembly Member Smiley noted that the school district represents Borough's
largest expenditure. A great deal of work and effort goes into formulating the
School District budget, and he encouraged everyone to remain respectful toward
those involved in the process.
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• Assembly Member Ames stated he was glad to see a compromise reached
regarding funding for the School District.
• Assembly Member Whiteside thanked everyone who contributed to the
discussion and expressed appreciation to the collaborative effort made this year.
• Assembly Member Roberts thanked everyone for the hard work put into the
school funding initiative and noted her appreciation for the creative problem -
solving involved.
• Assembly Member Woods expressed his deep respect for everyone who
participated in the School District funding process.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Borough Manager's Performance Evaluation
WHITESIDE moved to convene into executive session under the authority of
KIBC 2.30.030 (F)(1)(C) to discuss the borough manager's performance
evaluation, a subject that qualifies for executive session as a matter that may
tend to prejudice a character or reputation of any person.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Woods,
Ames, Gardner, Johnson, Roberts, Smiley, and Whiteside.
WHITESIDE moved to invite the Mayor, Assembly members, and manager into
executive session.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
After the vote, Mayor Griffin recessed the regular meeting and convened the
executive session at 8:30 p.m.
Upon returning from the executive session, Mayor Griffin reconvened the regular
meeting at 9:29 p.m. and announced that the Borough Manager had a
satisfactory job performance and her salary should be increased as stated in her
contract.
18. ADJOURNMENT
WHITESIDE moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Kodiak Island Borough
May 21, 2026
ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, MMC, Bor0 gh Clerk
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