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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 Steven Eisenbeisz, Vice Deputy Mayor Bob Potrzuski, Aaron Bean, Kevin Knox, Dr. Richard Wein, Benjamin Miyasato Municipal Administrator: Keith Brady Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, April 17, 2018 5:30 PM Assembly Chambers SPECIAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Miyasato, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, Bean, and Wein Absent: 1 - Eisenbeisz IV. PERSONS TO BE HEARD None. V. NEW BUSINESS: A 18-085 Legal matters affecting bulk water sales (executive session) A motion was made by Knox to go into executive session to discuss with the Municipal Attorney legal matters affecting the municipality regarding bulk water sales and invite in if desired, and when ready, Utility Director Bryan Bertacchi, Public Works Director Michael Harmon and Director of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Garry White. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Miyasato, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, Bean, and Wein Absent: 1- Eisenbeisz The Assembly was in executive session from 5:32pm to 6:22pm. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 17, 2018 A motion was made by Miyasato to reconvene as the Assembly in regular session. The motion PASSED by a unanimous voice vote. No comment was provided by the Assembly with regards to executive session. B 18-083 Annual evaluation for Municipal Administrator Keith Brady (requests evaluation be held in public) Brady stated he had requested his evaluation be held in public. Assembly members took turns providing feedback and thanked Brady for his service. From the public, Jennifer Herrera voiced support for Brady. A motion was made by Knox to give the Municipal Administrator a satisfactory review. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Miyasato, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, Bean, and Wein Absent: 1- Eisenbeisz C 18-084 Annual evaluation for Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson (requests evaluation be held in executive session) A motion was made by Bean to go into executive session under the statutory categories of discussing subjects that 1) may tend to prejudice the reputation and character of an individual, and, 2) may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City and Borough of Sitka and invite Brian Hanson in when ready. In addition, I move to exclude the Municipal Administrator and the Municipal Clerk. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Miyasato, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, Bean, and Wein Absent: 1- Eisenbeisz The Assembly was in executive session from 7:15pm to 7:45pm. A motion was made by Potrzuski to reconvene as the Assembly in regular session. The motion PASSED by a unanimous voice vote. The Assembly gave Mr. Hanson a satisfactory evaluation. A motion was made by Potrzuski to direct Human Resources (via the Administrator) to execute Brian Hanson’s contract as written and approve a salary adjustment to $140,000 effective immediately. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Miyasato, Potrzuski, Hunter, Knox, Bean, and Wein Absent: 1- Eisenbeisz VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Ben Miyasato reminded drivers to be cautious when at the roundabout and to give pedestrians the right of way. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 17, 2018 Dendrick Kamalu spoke in support of the Municipal Administrator and Attorney and applauded them for their work. John Duncan spoke to the Blue Lake water supply, encouraged the Assembly to support senior citizens, and stated the parking area at Sandy Beach needed to be repaired. VII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Miyasato to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 7:58pm. ATTEST: _______________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3