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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, March 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: 7 - Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES No agenda changes. 25-045 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence 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) 25-039 1) Navigating Change: Climate Adaptation Planning for Sitka's Fisheries 2) Department Quarterly Reports - Human Resources, IT, and Clerk Marysia Szymkowiak, representing NOAA Fisheries, presented on strategies for navigating and preparing the community's fishing economy for climate change. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 Quarterly reports were given by the Human Resources, IT, and Clerk departments. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD None. IX. CONSENT AGENDA None. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS A 25-040 Reappoint: 1) Crystal Duncan to a three-year term on the Health Needs and Human Services Commission, 2) Barbara Teepe to a three-year term on the Tree and Landscape Committee and Appoint: Michelle Kavouras to a three-year term on the Police and Fire Commission 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: B 25-004 Approve a Purchase Agreement for Raw Water in Bulk for Export between the City and Borough of Sitka and Global Hydration, LLC (postponed at the 1/14/25 meeting) Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board Director Garry White summarized the item and said Global Hydration, LLC had requested the Assembly postpone their decision. The Assembly asked questions of Mr. White and Global Hydration, LLC. A motion was made by Christianson that this Item be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote. No: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline XII. NEW BUSINESS: C 25-041 Approve the Sustainability Commission 2025-2026 Goals and Work Plan Sustainability Commission Members Aurora Taylor and Katie Riley reviewed past and future goals. 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 XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final March 11, 2025 None. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Eisenbeisz stated he'd attended the February 26 Safeguard Sitka event. Administrator - Leach told of upcoming work travel and commented on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sitka Dock Company. Attorney - Jones attended the Animal Code Town Hall. Liaison Representatives - Christianson reported on the Animal Code Town Hall and Memorandum of Understanding. Carlson reported on the Health Needs and Human Services Commission. XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 7:35 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3