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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 Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Kevin Mosher, Vice Deputy Mayor Crystal Duncan, Thor Christianson, Chris Ystad, Timothy Pike, JJ Carlson Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, October 10, 2023 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Outgoing Assembly Member Duncan presided through Unfinished Business. Assembly Members Pike, Carlson, and Saline were sworn in at the beginning of New Business and presided through the remainder of the meeting. Present: 8 - Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Duncan, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES 23-131 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence No agenda changes. VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS None. VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 23-130 Sitka Sound Science Center - summer programs facilitated by SSSC CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 and CBS Parks and Recreation Sitka Sound Science Center Education Director Janet Clarke provided a summary of the summer programs facilitated by both Sitka Sound Science Center and CBS Parks and Recreation in a partnership funded by a grant from the Alaska Department of Early Education. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Richard Wein thanked Janet Clarke and encouraged the Assembly to invite Matt Donohoe for a special report on fisheries and commented on government spending. Austin Cranford congratulated winners of the municipal election, commented on recent news articles, and assembly member's financial disclosure statements. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mosher that the Consent Agenda consisting of item A be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Duncan, Ystad, Pike, and Carlson Non-voting: 1- Saline A 23-124 Approve the minutes of the September 12 and September 26 Assembly meetings This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS See item E. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: B 23-125 Approve the Municipal Clerk's Certificate of Election Richard Wein commented. Assembly members thanked the Clerk's Office for their work. A motion was made by Christianson to formally accept the Certificate of Election for the October 3, 2023, Regular Municipal Election according to the results set forth in the attached election certification prepared by the Municipal Clerk and request that the official tally be included in the minutes as part of the permanent record. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Duncan, Ystad, Pike, and Carlson Non-voting: 1- Saline C 23-126 Recognize outgoing Assembly Member(s) - followed by a short recess The Assembly thanked outgoing Assembly Member Crystal Duncan for her service. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 XII. NEW BUSINESS: D 23-127 Oath of Office - Newly Elected Officials Timothy Pike and JJ Carlson were sworn in as assembly members for three-year terms. Scott Saline was sworn in for a two-year term term on the Assembly. E 23-129 Reappoint 1) Gail Roderick to a three-year term on the Police and Fire Commission, 2) Carin Adickes to a three-year term on the Animal Hearing Board, and appoint 1) Justin Peeler to an unexpired term on the Port and Harbors Commission and 2) Adam Horton to a three-year term on the Local Emergency Planning Committee in Category 2 (Law Enforcement, Civil Defense, Fire Fighting, First Aid, Local Environmental/Hospital, and Transportation Personnel) Richard Wein thanked applicants. A motion was made by Christianson that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Non-voting: 1- Duncan F ORD 23-21 Authorizing the purchase by the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) of Lot 4, Block 4, of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park, pursuant to the affirmative covenant of right to purchase contained in the quitclaim deed recorded 8/15/2022, and making supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2024 for said purchase (purchase of 4690 Sawmill Creek Road property by CBS) Municipal Administrator John Leach provided a timeline of events. From the public, those commenting were Richard Wein, Kent Barkhau, and Austin Cranford. Assembly members noted the substantial amount of improvements to the building and reminded the building would be an asset to the future haul-out site. A motion was made by Ystad that this Ordinance be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Non-voting: 1- Duncan G 23-128 Assignments: Deputy Mayor, Vice-Deputy Mayor, and Assembly Liaisons Mosher was nominated for Deputy Mayor. Hearing no other nominations, Mosher was appointed. Pike was nominated for Vice Deputy Mayor. Hearing no other nominations, Pike was appointed. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 The following liaison appointments were made: Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board - Ystad / Christianson Health Needs and Human Services Commission - Carlson / Mosher Historic Preservation Commission - Carlson / Saline Investment Committee - Christianson / Eisenbeisz Library Commission - Saline / Pike Local Emergency Planning Committee - Mosher / Christianson Parks and Recreation Committee - Mosher / Ystad Planning Commission - Christianson / Ystad Police and Fire Commission - Pike / Mosher Port and Harbors Commission - Ystad / Saline Sustainability Commission - Mosher / Christianson Tourism Task Force - Carlson / Ystad Tree and Landscape Committee - Saline / Pike SEDA - Christianson / Eisenbeisz Sitka Tribe of Alaska - Eisenbeisz School Board - Mosher / Pike XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Richard Wein and Austin Cranford commented on item F. Kent Barkhau spoke of the Department of Energy agenda item on the September 26 assembly agenda. Kim Elliot spoke in support of decreased tourism numbers, commented on the haul-out, and offered ideas on how to fill board/commission vacancies. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Eisenbeisz thanked the community for their support of Proposition #2, a seasonal sales tax to dedicate revenue generated for maintenance, repair, replacement, and/or construction of school building infrastructure. Liaisons - Christianson reported on the Planning Commission meeting. Eisenbeisz reminded the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Council meeting had been rescheduled to October 17. Clerk - Peterson thanked the 2023 Municipal Election team. Other - Mosher thanked the community for their support of Proposition #2. Saline expressed a feeling of hopelessness for the Sitka Village. XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 7:28 p.m. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final October 10, 2023 ATTEST: _________________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 5