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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 Timothy Pike, Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson, Kevin Mosher, Scott Saline, Chris Ystad, Thor Christianson Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Rachel Jones Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Christianson, Mosher, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline Remote: 1 - Eisenbeisz V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES No agenda changes. 25-028 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 25-021 Service Award - Dr. Paul Bahna (Health Needs and Human Services Commission) Deputy Mayor Pike read and presented a service award to Dr. Paul Bahna. VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 25-020 1) FY2024 ACFR/Audit - BDO, Joy Merriner CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final February 11, 2025 2) Department Quarterly Reports - Harbors and Public & Government Relations Joy Merriner shared an overview of the FY24 audit results. Harbormaster Stan Eliason and Public & Government Relations Director Melissa Wileman gave quarterly updates. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Michael Nurco commented on the future management of Sitka's boat yard. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Christianson that the Consent Agenda consisting of items A & B be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline A 25-022 Approve the minutes of the January 14 and 28 Assembly meetings This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B 25-023 Approve the liquor license Package Store Delivery Endorsement applications for Triple C Ventures, Inc. dba Watson Point Liquor at 1867 Halibut Point Road and Cascade Convenience Center at 1211 #A Sawmill Creek Road This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS C 25-024 Appoint: 1) Mariana Robertson to a three-year term on the Local Emergency Planning Committee under "Category 3: Media/Broadcast", 2) Joshua Badder to an unexpired term on the Port and Harbors Commission Reappoint: 1) Lauren Howard to a two-year term on the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board of Directors in the category of "At-Large" and 2) JoAnn Huff to a three-year term on the Tree and Landscape Committee Mariana Robertson and Joshua Badder introduced themselves. A motion was made by Mosher that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: D ORD 25-03 Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025 (Mid-year CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final February 11, 2025 Supplemental Appropriations) Finance Director Melissa Haley provided an overview of the ordinance. A motion was made by Ystad that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline XII. NEW BUSINESS: New Business First Reading E ORD 25-04 Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025 (Electric Fund repayment of USDA RUS Loan) Utility Director Ron Vinson and Finance Director Melissa Haley explained conditions of the loan had changed. A motion was made by Christianson 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 Additional New Business Items F 25-025 Assembly Liaison Assignment: Tourism Commission Ystad volunteered to serve as the primary liaison and Saline offered to be the alternate. XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Austin Cranford commented on police department matters. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Eisenbeisz gave a recap of topics discussed at the Pacific Northwest Cruise Symposium. XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION G 25-027 Legal / Financial Matters - Wampler v. CBS, Mace v. CBS, Cranford v. CBS A motion was made by Christianson to go into executive session to receive and discuss attorney client communication from the Municipal Attorney, Legal Assistant Mindy Lowrance, outside legal counsel Megan Sandone of Jermain, Dunnagan & Owens, and Kyle Hardin of Alaska Public Entity Insurance, regarding legal and financial matters affecting the Municipality due to the Wampler v. CBS, Mace v. CBS, and Cranford v. CBS litigation. The motion CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final February 11, 2025 PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7 - Pike, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Saline, Carlson, Christianson, and Ystad The Assembly was in executive session from 7:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A motion was made by Christianson to reconvene as the Assembly in regular session. The motion PASSED by a unanimous voice vote. Deputy Mayor Tim Pike stated a special meeting would be held February 13 to continue the discussion. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 8:32 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4