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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, January 10, 2017 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Swanson, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean Absent: 2 - Eisenbeisz, and Guevin IV. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES Assembly member Knox thanked departing Parks & Rec Committee member, Jeff Mossige, for his service. 17-004 Reminders, Calendars and General Correspondence V. CEREMONIAL MATTERS None. VI. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Sitka Community Hospital, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (time limits apply) Fire Chief Dave Miller provided a summary of year end call numbers. 2016 had the highest call volume since 2004. VII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Shirley Robards suggested the Assembly consider spending some of the Permanent Fund as opposed to raising rates. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final January 10, 2017 VIII. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Administrator - Gorman noted there had been multiple water line breaks in the community and applauded staff for their work in making repairs. The breaks served as a reminder of the aging and failing infrastructure. Gorman spoke to the completed repairs at the Green Lake hydro plant which returned to service January 7. He noted a FEMA flood mapping meeting was scheduled for January 25. Liaisons - Knox reported on the recent Sitka Comprehensive Plan meeting and noted the Planning Commission had identified key goals. Clerk - Peterson reminded the Assembly of the joint worksession with the Sitka School District on January 11 and Government to Government Dinner with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Council on January 17. Other - Bean stated he had lost sponsorship for the Municipal Quota Entity item (December 27 meeting) and would not be pursuing it. Instead, he urged Assembly members to research and consider cosponsoring an agenda item for a Community Quota Entity (CQE). He added CQE's existed in 42 Alaskan communities. Bean also noted he and Assembly member knox had met with staff to research the possibility of a rural utility co-op and would keep the Assembly apprised of ongoing conversations. A 17-001 Approve the minutes of the December 27 Assembly meeting This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Swanson that the Consent Agenda consisting of items A & B be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Swanson, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean Absent: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Guevin A 17-001 Approve the minutes of the December 27 Assembly meeting This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B 17-002 Approve liquor license renewal applications for: 1) House of Liquors, Inc. dba Salty Sal's Liquor Cabinet and 2) BPO Elks Lodge #1662 This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS C 17-003 Reappoint Jere Christner to a three-year term on the Investment Committee CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final January 10, 2017 A motion was made by Knox that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Swanson, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean Absent: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Guevin XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: D ORD 16-47A Amending Sitka General Code at Title 10 "Public Peace, Safety and Morals", Chapter 10.25 "Cellular Phone Use While Driving", by adding Section 10.25.040 entitled "Penalties" Knox explained when Ordinance 2016-05, prohibiting cell phone use while driving, was approved in April 2016, a fine schedule wasn't attached. At that time it was believed a fine schedule wasn't deemed necessary. This had since been determined to be problematic in that an offender receiving a ticket would need to appear in court and then a fine of no more than $200 would be assigned by the judge. Assigning a fee schedule provided clarity and would not require a mandatory court appearance until the fourth offense. A motion was made by Potrzuski that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Swanson, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean Absent: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Guevin XII. NEW BUSINESS: New Business First Reading E ORD 17-01 Adjusting the FY17 Budget (Central Garage Fund) Administrator Gorman stated while staff was taking a critical look at vehicle purchases, this was a reasonable and justified expense. Swanson wondered what had happened to the two recently replaced Fire Department vehicles. Gorman explained, while the vehicles in question had short life spans, they had been repurposed to the Police Department. Police Chief, Jeff Ankerfelt, clarified the use of a white truck at the station. Ankerfelt explained it was a dual purpose vehicle primarily used by Lt. Ewers for support of the Police Department and Search and Rescue. A motion was made by Knox that this Ordinance be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Swanson, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, and Bean Absent: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Guevin XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final January 10, 2017 XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Swanson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 6:30pm. ATTEST: ___________________________________ Sara Peterson, CMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4