City and Borough Assembly
Regular MeetingSitka, AK · August 22, 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 Clerk: Sara Peterson
Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline
V. NEW BUSINESS:
Human Resources Director Josh Branthoover provided general guidance.
A 24-118 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - John Wolfe (via zoom)
The Assembly interviewed John Wolfe.
A motion was made by Christianson to go into executive session to discuss
subjects that may tend to prejudice the reputation and character of Municipal
Attorney Candidate John Wolfe and invite in Human Resources Director Josh
Branthoover. The motion PASSED by the following vote.
Yes: 7 - Eisenbeisz, Christianson, Ystad, Mosher, Saline, Carlson, and Pike
The Assembly was in executive session from 6:40 p.m. to 6:48 p.m.
A motion was made by Pike to reconvene as the Assembly in regular session.
The motion PASSED by a unanimous voice vote.
B 24-117 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - Cheryl McKay (via zoom)
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The Assembly interviewed Cheryl McKay.
The Assembly agreed to move McKay forward to a second interview.
C 24-119 Discussion/Direction/Decision on next steps for each applicant
The Assembly reached concensus to advance applicants Cheryl McKay and Rachel
Jones to a second round of interviews on September 5. Applicant John Wolfe did not
progress to the next round.
VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the
meeting ADJOURNED at 7:59 p.m.
ATTEST: ___________________________
Sara Peterson, MMC
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 Clerk: Sara Peterson
Thursday, August 22, 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 24-118 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - John Wolfe (via zoom)
Attachments: Wolfe_Steps_Application Package
B 24-117 Municipal Attorney applicant interview - Cheryl McKay (via zoom)
Attachments: McKay_Steps_Application Package
C 24-119 Discussion/Direction/Decision on next steps for each applicant
Attachments: Next steps
VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD:
Public participation on any item on or off the agenda. Not to exceed 3 minutes for any
individual.
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
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City and Borough Assembly Meeting Agenda August 22, 2024
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
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City website.
Sara Peterson, MMC, Municipal Clerk
Publish: August 21
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