CITY OF CRAIG COUNCIL. AGENDA SEPTEMBER: 5, 2024  ROLLCALL  Mayor Kasey Smith called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. Present were Hannah Bazinet, Shauna Thomas, Josh Bennett (telephonically), Michael Kampnich, Chanel McKinley, and Millie Schoonover.  CONSENT AGENDA MEsIRgIMSSfANAL,A MeetingminutesotAUgISLI5.2024 KAMPNICH/THOMAS  Ordinance B.ReuingASiyercmigbuinesLisnse  Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  HEARING FROM' THE PUBLIC Letter from.Aaron Bean Letter from. HOPE  Jim See made aj public comment to discuss the land sale andi inquired about how many times it appeared in the newspaper. Brian Templin confirmed that it was advertised for four consecutive weeks int the Island Post. He also made a comment about Council Member Schoonover's voting in the Charlene Wolfe made a public comment regarding the land sale to the CTA and expressed Aaron Bean made aj public comment in reference tol his letter submitted. He stated that thel land sale should go through and there have been many delays on something already agreed upon. He questioned ift these delays would still be taking place ifit were a different buyer. Johnny Rice made aj public comment toi inquire about NOAA and the halibut quota. He inquired about the CQE information and Brian Templin stated a representative will be present at al later meeting. Clinton E. Cook Sr., Craig Tribal Association President, made aj public comment to discuss the due date for sending opposition letters to NOAA regarding king salmon endangered species listing. President Cook spoke about the Tongass old growth initiative plan and invited the City ofCraig to Jackie Hansen, CCSD Superintendent, made aj public comment to discuss the Craig Elementary and Craig Middle School renovation projects, which will cost $8.4 million. She talked about various different funding sources and requested the council's assistance with funding the project. Tiffany Mills, Executive Director ofHOPE, made a public comment in reference to her letter submitted to: speak about the RISE Shelter for domestic violence victims. Scott McKelvey, general manager of Waterfall Resort, made aj public comment to discuss the access permit that the resort has and requested more information in regard to recent discussions by the Council Member Schoonover thanked Aaron Bean for his letter and Aaron responded that procedure needs to be followed. He stated that litigation would be very costly for Craig to fund.  previous meeting.  dissatisfaction with the process and pointed out many standstills.  discuss areas that need tol be protected.  council.    President Cook also spoke about the CTA'st totem pole raising taking place on September 13th and 14th.  REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS  Mayor Smith reported his recent work with the CTA land sale.  Brian' Templin, Administrator, submitted a written report and announced the resignation oft thei interim Planner, Alan Lanning. Council Member. Josh Bennett inquired about the HR position and ifshe has taken on any grant writing. Brian stated that her main focus right now is HR work and providing support  to staff as needed.  Kimber Mikulecky, Treasurer, submitted a written report. Mary Salazar, City Clerk, submitted a written report. Venessa Richter-Russell, EMS, submitted a written report. RJI Ely, Chief of Police, submitted a written report.  Hans Hjort, Harbormaster, submitted a written report and spoke about ice house maintenance.  Oliver Lewis, Public Works/Parks & Recreation, submitted a written report. Brian wanted to recognize Oliver for granting a 6-year-old boy his birthday wish by giving him a ride along on the garbage truck. Gretchen Klein, Recreation, submitted a written report. Brian wanted to recognize that he always hears Stephanie Merritt, Librarian, submitted a written report and wanted tol highlight the library'srecent  compliments for how Gretchen is running the Recreation program.  funding loss.  READING OF CORRESPONDENCE Planning. for Regional CQE in Southeast Alaska  Alaska.Delegation, Celebrates Ninth Circuit. Ruling Defending Southeast. Troll Salmon. Fishery Title 16.1 Discussion--Counvil Member Bennett made the following suggestions for improving language: modify 16.03.050B to change "the administrator" to "the administrator or mayor," modify 16.03.070 to fit the schedule of our local newspaper, and 06.04.020 toi modify the language of permits. Council Member Kampnich suggested to improve the language of 16.03.020 regarding  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  public opposition. NEW BUSINESS  Donation. Request for CMS.Athletic Program: : Council Members Kampnich and Thomas recalled asking if the schools would be willing to ask local businesses to donate and fundraise that way. Council Member McKinley stated that since the school year and sports have already started, that might prolong them getting new uniforms. Mayor Smith gave direction to stafft to reach out to CMS  and see what fundraising they can do first.    Suneyand.AppnisalApmopiationRelate. tol Land Sale/Exchange. with. Robert Anderson  KAMPNICH/BAZINET  Motion to appropriate up to $11,000 from the Craig Land Development Fund related to al land sale/exchange with Mr. Robert Anderson MOTION PASSED (5-1)  Appointment of] Election. MagsamssCompemstin  MCKINLEY/THOMAS MCKINLEY/THOMAS  Motion to appoint Ahley Knock, Jessica Benson, Evelyn Wilburn, Nicole Vickers, and Heather Mendonsa as 2024 Municipal Election Judges MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to approve a stipend of $200 for the chairperson judge, approve a stipend of$1501 for each participating election judge, and approve a stipend of$100: for each participating relief worker election judge. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  Island. Daycare. Lease/Craig. Daycare. Center. Discussion Memo-. Council Member McKinley stated she thought Venessa had a full staff and Brian responded that they all resigned. She also askedi ifthe daycare was ready yet and Brian: said no and there was money appropriated for maintenance. He stated that the city replaced the toilets, and Facilities can draft a budget for the cost of other repairs. Council Member Thomas asked how much money was given to Venessa and Brian responded $6,000 for startup costs. Council Member Thoams inquired about how much of that has been spent and stated she hasn't seen any advertisements for the vacant positions. Council Member Kampnich asked if Tlingit and Haida was opening a daycare and President Cook spoke about the Early Learning Center that Tlingit and Haida is building, which includes a daycare. Council Member Bennett inquired about the new playground. The council gave staff direction to put this item on the next agenda.  Jail) Fund Appropriation MCKINLEY/BAZINET  Motion to appropriate $60,259.95 from the general fund to the Police Department forj jail MOTOIN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  improvements.  Discussion.on.PROI Housing. Grant-N Mayor Smith asked what the cost would be tol hire a grant writer for this, and President Cook: stated that the CTA has a contract for grant services andi is willing to Waterfall. Resort Access. Permit. Discussion: = Council Member Bennett requested to postpone this ScholDisrictCaptCAp.talFunding- Council Member Bennett inquired about al bond for the school renovation project and emphasized that the project needs to happen. Brian talked about various  collab with the city. discussion.  options and the council chose to hold further discussion after the election.    EXECUTIVE SESSION THOMAS/BENNETT  Executive. Session. for the MSe-RACAANNSGeuislmms  City_Land. to.t the. CmigInbalAssociation  Motion to move into executive session at MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Motion to exit executive session and reconvene the regular meeting at 9:56 pm. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  8:49 pm  BAZINETSCHOONOVER  NEW: BUSINESS (CONTINUED) THOMASBAZINET  Consider. Final Sale Agreement to the Craig Tribal Association  Motion to approve the final sale agreement to the Craig Tribal Association PASSED (5-1)  COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT MCKINLEY/EY/BAZINET  Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 pm MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  ufalay  KASEY MAYOR  MARY SALAZAR CITY CLERK  hy  OF CRA PORA SEAL) 1922 ALASKA eseIREE