City and Borough Assembly
Regular MeetingSitka, AK · May 9, 2024
Minutes
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 Timothy Pike,
Thor Christianson, Chris Ystad,
JJ Carlson, Scott Saline
Municipal Administrator: John Leach
Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson
Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson
Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IV. ROLL CALL
Carlson attend by Zoom from 6:00 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
Present: 5 - Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, and Saline
Absent: 1 - Christianson
Remote: 1 - Carlson
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A 24-068 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - Annmarie Billingsley (via zoom)
The Assembly interviewed candidate Annamarie Billingsley from 6:03 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
24-069 Discussion/ Direction/ Decision regarding tonight's interview (possible
executive session)
A motion was made by Ystad to go into executive session to discuss subjects
that may tend to prejudice the reputation and character of Municipal Attorney
Candidate Annmarie Billingsley, invite in Human Resource Generalist Denise
Salter, and Ms. Billingsley when and if desired. The motion PASSED by the
following vote.
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Yes: 6 - Eisenbeisz, Mosher, Ystad, Carlson, Pike, Saline
Absent: 1- Christianson
The Assembly was in executive session from 7:42 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Mosher to reconvene as the Assembly in regular
session. The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Mosher to Direct Staff to schedule a community meet
and greet and in-person interview with Municipal Attorney Candidate
Annmarie Billingsley. The motion passed PASSED by the following vote.
Yes: 5 - Eisenbeisz, Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Saline
Absent: 2 - Christianson, Carlson
VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ystad to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting
ADJOURNED at 8:12 p.m.
ATTEST: ________________________________
Jessica Earnshaw, CMC
Acting Municipal Clerk
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Agenda
ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK
(907)747-1811
Meeting Agenda
City and Borough Assembly
Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz,
Deputy Mayor Kevin Mosher,
Vice Deputy Mayor Timothy Pike,
Thor Christianson, Chris Ystad,
JJ Carlson, Scott Saline
Municipal Administrator: John Leach
Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson
Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson
Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IV. ROLL CALL
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A 24-068 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - Annmarie Billingsley (via zoom)
Attachments: Billingsley Application
Billingsley Supplemental Essay Questions.
B 24-069 Discussion/ Direction/ Decision regarding tonight's interview (possible
executive session)
Attachments: DDD Next Steps
May Calendar
June calendar
VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Public participation on any item on or off the agenda. Not to exceed 3 minutes for any
individual.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
Note: Detailed information on these agenda items can be found on the City website at
https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Office at
City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street or 907.747.1811. A hard copy of the Assembly packet is
available at the Sitka Public Library. Regular and Special Assembly meetings are
livestreamed through the City's website and YouTube channel, and aired live on KCAW
FM 104.7. To receive Assembly agenda notifications, sign up with GovDelivery on the
City website.
Sara Peterson, MMC, Municipal Clerk
Publish: May 7
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