CITY OF CRAIG MARCH 7, 2024  CITY COUNTIL MEETING. MINUTES  ROLL CALL  Mayor Kasey Smith called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. Present were. Josh Bennett, Michael Kampnich, Chanel McKinley, and Millie Schoonover. Absent were Shauna Thoams and Hannah Staff] Present were. Brian Templin, Administrator; Mary Salazar, City Clerk; Kimber Mikulecky, Finance Director; and Samantha Wilson, Planner; Hans Hjort, Habormaster; Oliver Lewis, Public Works; Chief RJJ Ely, Police; Stephanie Merritt, Library; Gretchen Klein, Recreation.  Bazinet.  CONSENT AGENDA SCHOONOVER/MCKINLEY HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC  Meeting Mimus.cnmary22.2024  Motion to adopt the consent agenda MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Council member Mikel Kampnich made a comment about thel harvesting of! king salmon and public comments can be made by March 11th at salmonstate.org. He stated there are prewritten Mayor Smith also commented on writing ai resolution to oppose. Ketchikan's request for rural  letters to use and he expressed the need for Alaska to maintain fisheries.  status.  REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS  Mayor Smith reported that therel has been discussion going on about getting the high school a new turfbaseball field. Hei recently had ai meeting with the daycare facility operator and reported an ChiefEly, Police, submitted a written report. He stated that Addam Parsons has been cleared for full duty and will resume training with Craig PD. Chief Ely also reported an increase in narcotic  estimated opening date of August 2024.  activity.  Stephanie Merritt, Library, submitted a written report.  Oliver Lewis, Public Works, submitted a written report. Council member. Josh Bennett inquired about the fuel type to be used int thej police department, to which Oliver responded that they are considering electric mini splits. Oliver also mentioned the acquisition ofa columbarium for the cemetery expansion and ongoing landscaping efforts there. He expressed intentions to seek additional funding fort the cemetery expansion. Council member Millie Schoonover raised concerns about using electric heating int the police department, but Oliver assured its efficiency for both heating and cooling in thes small building. Mayor Smith suggested developing a plan for rehabilitating the web loft grass. The status of daycare toilets was discussed, with Oliver reporting receipt ofa donation of two toddler-sized toilets. Additionally, Oliver informed the council about    securing al loan for roofa and wastewater projects, with RMC: Engineering selected as thel lowest Gretchen Klein, Recreation, submitted a written report. Council member Millie Schoonover asked about the volunteer count, to which Gretchen expressed a desire fori more volunteers and noted an increase in their numbers. Gretchen also mentioned conducting background checks on volunteers. Millie raised a concern: regarding the ratio of adults to children in the after-school program. Council member Chanel McKinley suggested advertising volunteer opportunities at thel high Hans Hjort, Harbormaster, provided several updates. He mentioned the successful installation of ai new compressor by Wyatt Refrigeration at the ice house and his ongoing collaboration with Samantha to develop an RFP forj pile replacement at both the city float and ice house. Hans addressed ai recent leak atl North Cove, which required extensive diving efforts to resolve. He also noted the arrival oft treated lumber for the boardwalk project.. Additionally, hei informed the group about the receipt of wheels and tires for the haul-out trailer, although an incorrect tire was sent. Lastly, Hans mentioned the harbor's support ini installing ai new air compressor for the Fire Chief. Kimber Mikulecky, Finance Director, submitted a written report. Shei informed the council that she will be attending training for the new: finance software from April 15t to 19.Council member Chanel McKinley inquired about her availability fort the audit, to which Kimber confirmed her presence and mentioned that she had scheduled it a week earlier than planned.  bidder. A contract for approval will bej presented at the next meeting.  school for seniors seeking community service hours.  Mary Salazar, City Clerk, submitted a written report.  Samantha Wilson, Planner, submitted a written report. Samantha announced her resignation, which Mayor Smith acknowledged with gratitude for her service to the city. Council member Josh Bennett inquired about thel Demmert replatting, to which Samantha clarified that the entire lot is designated for high-density residential use, with a section of6 6,000 sq ft facing the highway  slated for rezoning to commercial.  Venessa Ritcher-Russell, EMS, submitted a written report.  Brian Templin, Administrator, submitted a written report. Brian highlighted the upcoming meeting with the school board scheduled for Wednesday at 6:00 pm: and discussed the forthcoming budget meetings and their process. Council member Millie Schoonover raised concerns about the low pay: for lifeguards, to which Brian responded that the new aquatic director has proposals, yet final decisions would rest with the budget committee. Mayor Smith announced Council member Millie Schoonover thanked the department heads for their hard work.  his absence from Tuesday to Sunday oft the following week.  READING OF CORRESPONDENCE S0-PRCCATSspondeIse    CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Resolution 24-04. Amending the City's Personnel. Rules  MCKINLEY/SCHOONOVER UNFINISHED BUSINESS City/CTAMOU MCKINLEY/SCHOONOVER NEWI BUSINESS  Motion toj postpone until the next meeting. MOTION CARKIEDUNANIMOUSLY  Motion to postpone until the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Parliamentary) Procedure/Meeting, Training Discussion- The council directed staff to bring Council Meeting. Procedures- The council agreed that thel Mayor will set ground rules beforea Department Head Attendance. at Council Meetings- The council agreed tol keep the attendance  training options to the next meeting.  hot topic meeting.  process how it currently is. Small Boat Harbor. Town) Hall] Meeting  MCKINLEY/KAMPNICH  Motion to direct stafft tos schedule town hall MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  meeting.  Craig Small Boat Harbor Discussion- Staffasked the council if they are interested in pursuing  funds for al harbor project. There were no objections from the council.  Planner. Duties and. Workload  MCKINLEY/BENNET  Move to appropriate up to $10,000 from city general funds and direct staff to hire a temporary grant administrator/grant writer. PASS (4-0) Move to appropriate up to $50,000 from city general funds and direct staff to advertise a request for proposals for planning services related to the cannery property development.  MCKINLEY/SCHOONOVER  PASS (4-0)  RFP.Civil Engineering Services  KAMPNICHIBENNETT  Motion to authorize city Administrator to solicit proposals from qualified engineering firms fora duration of2 years with one optional extension. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY    ADJOURNMENT NINCPS MCKINLEY/SCHOONOVER  MIPATRN 51 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  An motion was made to adjourn thes meeting at 8:40 pm.  Marysufnzuy MARY SALAZAR CITY CLERK  Ky  KASEY SMITH MAYOR, CITY OFC CRAIG