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ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Minutes - Final City and Borough Assembly Mayor Matthew Hunter Deputy Mayor Bob Potrzuski Vice-Deputy Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz Tristan Guevin, Kevin Knox Aaron Bean, and Aaron Swanson Municipal Administrator: Mark Gorman Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, November 8, 2016 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Swanson, Eisenbeisz, Guevin, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean IV. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES 16-197 Reminders, Calendars and General Correspondence No agenda changes. V. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 16-194 Service Award - Myron Fribush Mayor Hunter read a proclamation recognizing Myron Fribush for his service on the Health Needs and Human Services Commission. VI. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Sitka Community Hospital, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (time limits apply) None. VII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Alene Henning voiced concern over the cell phone law not being enforced. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final November 8, 2016 VIII. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor Hunter - attended the Library Commission meeting and noted he met with Lt. Governor Byron Mallott, Administrator Gorman and Planning and Community Development Director Maegan Bosak on November 7. Administraton - encouraged Assembly members to return their surveys for the November 19 Assembly visioning session and noted an ordinance was being reviewed by the Legal Department to better define the fee schedule process for cell phone use violations. Liaisons - Eisenbeisz reminded the Assembly the consultant for the Sitka Community Hospital/SEARHC Collaboration Project would present to the Assembly on November 21. In addition, he noted the Assembly would hold a joint worksession on November 28 with the Sitka Community Hospital Board regarding this topic. Clerk - Peterson provided an overview of November Assembly events. Other - Knox thanked staff for the new Assembly member orientation. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A 16-193 Approve the minutes of the October 25 Assembly meeting A motion was made by Potrzuski that the Consent Agenda consisting of item A be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by a unanimous voice vote. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS None. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: B ORD 16-41 Adjusting the FY17 Budget (Medvejie Hatchery Transformer Replacement Project) Eisenbeisz reminded the transformer was owned by the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) and stated CBS needed to maintain its infrastructure. Eisenbeisz also noted from the packet memo that $8,259,331.56 remained in Blue Lake Bond proceeds. Assembly members suggested it would be helpful to have an update from staff on Blue Lake Bond proceeds at a future meeting. A motion was made by Swanson that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Swanson, Eisenbeisz, Guevin, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean XII. NEW BUSINESS: C RES 16-23 Opposing siting and timing of U.S. Navy training exercises that pose risks CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final November 8, 2016 to fish and fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska (Emily Stolarcyk of the Eyak Preservation Council will give a 5 minute presentation) Emily Stolarcyk explained the mission of the Eyak Preservation Council (EPC) was to preserve indigenous culture and wild salmon habitat in the Copper River, Prince William Sound areas. Stolarcyk spoke of US Navy plans to conduct training exercises (aka Northern Edge) in the Gulf of Alaska beginning May 1, 2017. She reviewed the marine protected areas near the training areas and spoke of the environmental effects of sonar and explosions on marine life. Stolarcyk recommended the US Navy conduct its training exercises after the middle of September and before the Spring so as not to impact migrating salmon and other species. Stolarcyk answered questions from the Assembly. Naomi Bartman spoke in support of the resolution. A motion was made by Guevin that this Resolution be APPROVED on FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Swanson, Guevin, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean No: 1- Eisenbeisz D 16-195 Preliminary approval of a tidelands lease renewal for Kevin McNamee at 4401 Halibut Point Road Clerk, Sara Peterson, read a letter of support from Larry McCrehin. Richard Parmelee, Planning Commission member, stated the Commission had extensively discussed the lease and was supportive of it moving forward. A motion was made by Knox that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Swanson, Eisenbeisz, Guevin, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean E 16-196 Approve a one year lease agreement between Alaska & Pacific Packing and the City and Borough of Sitka as recommended by the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board and authorize the Municipal Administrator to execute the document - the subject property is Block 4, Lot 4, of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Scott Wagner, Chair of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) Board of Directors, and Pat Glaab of Alaska & Pacific Packing (APP) provided an overview of the one year lease request. Glaab explained APP planned to use the building for design and fabrication of a floating dock and floating processor. Wagner clarified that the proposed lease was not tied to the additional two leases Glaab had at the GPIP. Assembly members expressed thanks to Glaab for his efforts and generating economic activity in the community. A motion was made by Swanson that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Swanson, Eisenbeisz, Guevin, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Emily Stolarcyk of the Eyak Preservation Council thanked the Assembly for passing CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final November 8, 2016 Resolution 2016-23 and urged the Assembly to further research the environmental impact statement. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Swanson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 6:58pm. ATTEST: ___________________________ Sara Peterson, CMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4