2026-07-02 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Assembly Regular Meeting
July 2, 2026
A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on July 2, 2026, in the
Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were
Community Development Director Christopher French, Engineering and Facilities Director Codi
Allen, Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Deputy Clerks Lina Cruz and Irene Arellano.
INVOCATION
Anthony Furio 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,
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 THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT
AGENDA CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Approved under consent agenda).
A. Special Meeting Minutes Of May 28 And Regular Meeting Minutes Of June 4,
2026
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens comments:
• Melissa Schoenwether
• Carlene McChesney
8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Assembly Member Roberts reported on the recently held Kodiak College
Advisory Council Meeting and shared an update regarding the recruitment
process for the new Kodiak College Director.
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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 a report , and it was included in the meeting packet.
13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS
14.A. CONTRACTS
1. Contract No. FY2026-55, Approval Of Annex Building Underground Storage
Tank Removal With AIM Maintenance LLC
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2026-55 for the Annex Building Underground Storage Tank Removal with
AIM Maintenance LLC in an amount not to exceed $33,400.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Ames,
Gardner, Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, and Woods.
2. Contract No. FY2027-07, Approval Of Janitorial Services Contract With JNR
Cleaning Service
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough Manager to execute Contract No.
FY2027-07 for Janitorial Services with JNR Cleaning Service.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Gardner,
Roberts, Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, and Ames.
3. Contract No. FY2027-09, Approval Of Kodiak Island Borough Administration
Building Air Handling System Updates With Long Technologies
WHITESIDE moved to authorize the Borough manager to execute Contract No.
FY2027-09 Kodiak Island Borough Administration Building Air Handling System
Updates with Long Technologies in an amount not to exceed $133,520.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Roberts,
Smiley, Whiteside, Woods, Ames, and Gardner.
14.B. RESOLUTIONS — None.
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14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Ordinance No. FY2027-03, Rezoning A Portion Of Ouzinkie Tract C Block 1
Remainder Of USS 4871 From R1 Single Family District To PL Public Use Land
District (Zoning Will Correspond To Lot Created By Preliminary Subdivision S26-
016)
WHITESIDE moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2027-03 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.
14.D. OTHER ITEMS
Authorization For The Kodiak Island Borough Mayor To Become A Signer To
The Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Resolution No. 2026-06-01, A
Resolution Of Municipalities And Federally Recognized Tribes Of Southwest
Alaska Calling For Fact Based Dialogue On The Future Of Alaska Fisheries And
Coastal Communities
WHITESIDE moved to authorize Mayor Griffin to become a signer to the
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) Resolution No. 2026-06-01.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ONE: Whiteside,
Ames, Gardner, Roberts, and Smiley (AYES); Woods (NO)
15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Assembly Member Gardner highlighted his trust in the Kodiak Island Borough
staff's handling of the contract process. He also thanked Mayor Griffin and
Assembly Member Whiteside for providing additional clarification regarding the
process. He recommended reviewing the code provisions to improve clarity and
help address perceptions concerns. Lastly, he wished everyone a safe and
happy Fourth of July.
Assembly Member Woods thanked staff for going above and beyond to make
the contract process as transparent as possible and addressed concerns about
the appearance of impropriety. He noted that providing clear information can
help reduce conflict and appreciated staff's willingness to share details. Lastly,
he wished everyone a happy Fourth of July.
The rest of the Assembly members wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July and
encouraged all to celebrate safely.
17. ADJOURNMENT
WHITESIDE moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m.
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VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ATTEST:
Nova M. Javier, MMC, Bor gh Clerk
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