CITY OF CRAIG COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2015

ROLL CALL -

Mayor Dennis Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the roll was taken. Present were, Jim See, Hannah Bazinet, Jan Trojan, Don Pierce, Greg Dahl and Mike Douville.

Staff present: Jon Bolling, City Administrator; Jessica Holloway, Aquatic Center Manager; Brian Templin, City Planner; Kassi Bateman, City Clerk; Mike Peel, Harbormaster; Kim Baxter, Library Director; RJ Ely, Police Chief; Ron McIntosh, Public Works Director; Victoria Merrit, Parks and Recreation Manager; Doug Ward, Parks and Public Facilities Manager.

Audience present: Andy Deering, Lisa Radke, Brent Cole, Leonard Williams, Paul Dawson, Margaret Dawson, Jeff Lundberg, Troy Pennock, Annette Cole.

CONSENT AGENDA

PIERCE/DAHL moved to place the Approval of Vehicle for Hire

Application to New Business on the agenda and approve the consent agenda. - MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC

Andy Deering questioned whether or not the council had planned to vote on any items in regards to the POWCAC (Prince of Wales Community Action Council) meeting and potential borough formation. Mayor Watson explained that there has been no direction from the council or administration to move forward on the formation of the borough. Mayor Watson has been fielding questions regarding the assumption of POWCAC moving forward on a borough formation and directed the public to reference Title 29 of Alaska State Statutes regarding the borough formation process. Mayor Watson went on to explain that POWCAC has been working for years on a borough feasibility study, and more recently, a draft charter in order to consider what formation of a borough would mean for Prince of Wales Island, however it was not drafted for the intent of the formation of a borough at this point or in the foreseeable future. Andy Deering voiced concern about the need to draft a charter if POWCAC and POW Island communities don’t plan to move forward with the formation of a borough any time in the near future. Mr. Deering was curious whether or not the Craig council supported POWCAC’s decision to move forward on the formation of a borough. Mayor Watson explained that the Craig council had not taken any action or had any discussions regarding POWCAC’s recent meeting topics. Mayor Watson also mentioned that the formation of a draft charter does not in any way mean that the communities on POW Island are in the final phases of borough formation. Mayor Watson did reiterate that the formation of a borough would also require an affirmative vote on a ballot measure from the residents within to pass. Andy Deering commented that the beginning stages of borough formation should have been with each individual community council to deem there a need for moving forward with the process for borough formation. Mayor Watson explained that the City of Craig did facilitate the administration of the grant that funded the Borough Feasibility Study in order to look at the possibility of formation of a borough to

consider the future of Prince of Wales Island as well as different options of funding for schools, roads etc..

Lisa Radke was present to voice concerns in regards to the draft charter. Lisa believes that the movements of POWCAC in the recent future do give the public the impression that the formation of a borough is imminent. Lisa would like to put a copy of HB 133 that changed some of the policies for annexation in to Reading of Correspondence for the next council meeting. Andy Deering and Lisa Radke are looking to continue working on a petition to prevent any kind of borough formation here on Prince of Wales Island.

Brent Cole mentioned some of the other instances of annexation around Alaska, and his concern for the formation of a borough here on Prince of Wales Island.

Paul Dawson commented that the population does not support a borough, and will vote against the ballot measure should it transpire. Mr. Dawson believes that this issue should come to a vote prior to it moving forward.

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor/IFA- Mayor Watson will be traveling to the Alaska Municipal League Conference midNovember where he will get a glimpse of the projected budget for the State. Mayor Watson is concerned about funding for the Alaska Marine Highway. The month of October was the best in many years for IFA. There’s some work to do on the Stikine, so it will be out for repairs. The IFA will be doing the Metlakatla run for a few months while the vessel that usually makes the run is out for repairs. The IFA will also be running an earlier schedule on November 22" in order to coordinate travel for students with the Alaska Marine Highway. The IFA will be contracting for an Economic Impact Study which is beneficial for funding requests.

Administrator- Provided a written report. Jim See asked about the lease with Phoenix Logging in regards to the Camp Bear barge at the dock near the web loft. Jim is unhappy with the lack of parking guidelines, and the logging trucks that are blocking the way near the web loft. Brian had discussed the parking with Dave Creighton, but will contact him again.

Treasurer- Joyce Mason provided monthly financial reports for the Council, and reported her travel schedule for the upcoming month.

Aquatic Manager- Provided a written report. Jessica Holloway also reported that the fire alarm should be fixed now. .

City Clerk- Provided a written report. Kassi also added that the next council meeting is scheduled for December 3", but pending non-conflict with the Craig Christmas program, would request it be moved to December 10中。 -

City Planner-Provided a written report.

EMS Coordinator- Absent excused.

Harbormaster- Provided a written report. Mike Peel thanked the council for allowing his attendance to the Harbormaster’s Conference. Mike reported that the ice house needed some repairs, but for the most part has been functioning well. Mike Douville requested a copy of the assessment of damages to the city dock. Mike Peel will send the assessment to the council upon receipt. Mike Douville asked about the evaluation on the ice house system. Mike Peel replied that the ice delivery system that the city received this year wasn’t exactly what was needed for Craig. Mike expects the repairs to take place in January or February. Mayor Watson requested that the repairs not take place during the winter fishing season.

Library- Provided a written report.

Police Chief- Provided a written report.

Public Works- Provided a written report. Ron presented a video illustrating the dam improvements.

Parks and Rec-Provided a written report.

Parks and Public Facilities- Provided a written report.

READING OF CORRESPONDENCE

Jeff Lundberg was present to discuss the Port St. Nicholas hatchery. Jeff reported that the reduction in production by 50% has allowed for less dense habitation for the fish. This change has been beneficial for the fish. Jeff reported preparation for a spring release. Jeff explained that the amount of fish released is not as important as the number of fish returning.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES - -

Resolution 15-17, Supporting Coordinated Public Transit Plan for Prince of Wales

Island PIERCE/DAHL moved to approve Resolution 15-17.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL

CALL VOTE

Ordinance 677, Craig Emergency Services Department

PIERCE/TROJAN moved to approve Ordinance 677.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL

- - CALL VOTE UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Consider comments on proposed State of Alaska marijuana regulations PIERCE/DAHL moved to direct staff to submit comments to the

Marijuana Control Board.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Marijuana license discussion This item was discussed in the work session prior to the meeting, and did not need any action to be taken. -

NEW BUSINESS -

Consider Award of Bid, Craig Aquatic Center

PIERCE/DOUVILLE moved to award the Craig Aquatic Center

Renovation project to CBC Construction in the amount of $2,081,604 to complete the scope of work identified for the base bid work and additive alternate 1. Further, authorize city staff to draw from the Craig Endowment Fund the amount $280,161 for this project, to be drawn from the fund Over the course of Fiscal Year 2016 and 2017. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consider Change Order, North Fork Lake Dam Project PIERCE/DAHL moved to approve Change Order No. 2 to the North

- Fork Lake Dam project and appropriate up to

$15,843.27 from the City of Craig Capital Projects Fund to meet project costs. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consider Final Change Order for DOWL HKM Water/Wastewater Master Plan

PIERCE/DAHL moved to approve final Change Order to DOWL

HKM for the City of Craig Water and Wastewater Master Plan Contract in the amount of $3,714.00 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consider Equipment Purchase for Public Works Department SEE/PIERCE moved to approve the purchase of Public Works

Equipment out of the State Equipment Grant and . additional garbage containers for the community as needed.

Greg Dahl asked if the garbage containers could be weighted down somehow to prevent blowing away in the wind. Ron McIntosh replied that Public Works has retrofitted the containers upon request, with weights.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consider Approval of Sale of a Portion of Tract A to John and Teresa McCallum PIERCE/DAHL moved to approve the terms of the Sale of a portion

- of Tract A, ATS 1410 to John and Teresa

McCallum for $125,043.75 and that the proceeds of the sale are placed in Craig's Land Development Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consider Approval of Vehicle for Hire Application from Michael Blair, POW Cab PIERCE/DOUVILLE moved to approve the Vehicle for Hire application

- from Michael Blair, DBA POW Cab with the

requirement that the company is available 365 days a year 24 hours a day. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT

DAHL/DOUVILLE moved to adjourn at 8:54 p.m.

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