Fairbanks North Star Borough
FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH
Regular Assembly Meeting
January 28, 2021
This meeting will be held by teleconference hosted from the 
Mona Lisa Drexler Assembly Chambers
Juanita Helms Administration Center
907 Terminal Street, Fairbanks, AK
6:00 p.m.


1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

NONSECTARIAN INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ANY OTHER PROCEDURAL MOTIONS

6.

CITIZEN'S COMMENTS - Each person's comments limited to 3 minutes (Citizens' Comments shall recess at 6:50 p.m. for public hearing)


6.a. A citizen may speak on agenda items not scheduled for public hearing
      (Memorandums, Bid Awards, Unfinished Business [items postponed from
       previous meetings, reconsideration, or notice of intent to rescind],
       Resolutions, or Ordinances being advanced to a public hearing on a
       different date). Citizens' comments on Board of Adjustment matters are
       not permitted.

6.b. Items that are not scheduled on the agenda. 

7.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA


Approval of the consent agenda passes all routine items indicated by an asterisk (*) on the agenda. Consent agenda items are not considered separately unless an Assemblymember so requests. Note: If the consent item to be removed is an ordinance up to be introduced, advanced, or referred, it takes two Assemblymembers to remove the item from the consent agenda. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the general agenda.
8.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8.a.

*Regular Assembly Meeting minutes of January 14, 2021.

Documents:
  1. 01_14_2021 DRAFT Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes.pdf
9.

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE ASSEMBLY

9.a.

*Memorandums from Mayor Ward recommending the following appointments and/or reappointments:

  • Pam Walker to the Early Childhood Development Commission
  • Deb Hickok to the Economic Development Commission
  • Joe Blackburn to the Health and Social Services Commission
  • Jon Cook to the Investment Advisory Committee
  • Karen Wood to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
  • Brett Parks to the Sustainability Commission
  • Suzanne Waugaman to the John A. Carlson Community Center Advisory Board
Documents:
  1. 01_28_2021_Boards and Commissions Referral Memorandums.pdf
9.b.

Memorandum from Mindy O'Neall, FNSB Presiding Officer, regarding approval of Assembly Virtual Meeting Protocol for Regular, Special and Committee meetings.

Documents:
  1. 01_28_2021 Assembly Virtual Meeting Protocol Memo.pdf
10.

MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR

10.a.

Brief update on the COVID-19 public health emergency by Mayor Ward and/or a representative from the Interior Unified Command.

10.b.

Other Messages.

11.

REPORTS OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

12.

REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES


12.a. Report from the City of Fairbanks Representative.

12.b. Report from the City of North Pole Representative.

12.c. Report from the School Board Representative.
13.

SPECIAL ORDERS - Public Hearing at or after 7:00 p.m. (each person's comments limited to 3 minutes)


13.a.

Liquor License - Transfer - Beverage Dispensary - License #556.


From: Dakota Ventures, Inc.
          DBA: International Hotel and Bar
          122 N Turner Street
          Fairbanks, AK 99701

To: Hard Work, LLC
      DBA: International Hotel and Bar
      122 N Turner Street
      Fairbanks, AK 99701
Documents:
  1. International Hotel and Bar Transfer Backup Information.pdf
13.b.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01.

An Ordinance Amending FNSBC Title 21 To Add A Selective Router Demarcation Point For The Purpose Of 911 Call Delivery; Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement With The State Of Alaska Department Of Public Safety; And Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $300,000 Of Funds From The State Of Alaska, Department Of Public Safety, To The Capital Projects Fund For The Purchase Of A Replacement 911 System. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2021-01 Backup Information.pdf
13.c.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1K.

An Ordinance Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $79,000 From The Land Revenue Reserve To The Multi-Year General Subfund For The Survey Of An Addition To The Tanana Lakes Recreation Area For ADL No. 416010, ASLS No. 2017-25, Within Portions Of Sections 26, 27, 34, And 35 Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Fairbanks Meridian. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1K Backup Information.pdf
13.d.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1L.

An Ordinance Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $7,900,000 From The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Operating Fund Unrestricted Net Position To The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Projects Fund For Phase Two Construction And Project Management Of The New Construction & Demolition Debris Disposal Area. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1L Backup Information.pdf
13.e.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1M.

An Ordinance Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $1,500,000 From The General Fund Fund Balance To The Capital Projects Fund To Provide Additional Funding For The Barnette Magnet School Renovation Phase IV. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1M Backup Information.pdf
13.f.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1N.

An Ordinance Amending The FY 2020-2021 Budget By Appropriating $30,000 In Federal Grant Funding To The Capital Projects Fund For The Tanana River Recreation Access Improvements Project For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Parks And Recreation Project Coordinator Position. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1N Backup Information.pdf
13.g.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1O.

An Ordinance Providing For The Subdivision Of Tract H-3, ASLS No.  87-17; Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $40,600 From The Land Revenue Reserve To The Multi-Year General Subfund And/Or Capital Projects Fund For The Subdivision Of West 30th Development Project (30th Avenue Between Peger Road And Lathrop Street). (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1O Backup Information.pdf
14.

CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - Unfinished Business


NONE
15.

CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Each person's comments limited to 3 minutes (continuation if needed)


15.a. Items that are not scheduled for public hearing - continuation.
16.

CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - New Business - Resolutions


NONE
17.

CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - New Business - Ordinances To Be Referred To Committees or Commissions


NONE
18.

CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - New Business - Ordinances To Be Introduced And Advanced To Public Hearing

18.a.

*ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03.

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.04 FNSBC To Add An Energy Efficient New Construction Tax Credit Program. (Sponsors: Mayor Ward, Assemblymembers Sanford and Cooper)
(Refer to the Finance Committee on February 4, 2021; Advance to February 11, 2021 for Public Hearing)
Documents:
  1. 2021-03 Backup Information.pdf
18.b.

*ORDINANCE NO. 2020-20-1P.

An Ordinance Amending The FY 2020-21 Budget By Appropriating $55,000 From The Emergency Coordination Center Technology And Equipment Replacement Reserve To The Capital Projects Fund For An Information Technology Equipment Replacement Project. (Sponsor: Mayor Ward)
(Refer to the Finance Committee on February 4, 2021, Advance to February 11, 2021 for Public Hearing)
Documents:
  1. 2020-20-1P Backup Information.pdf
19.

CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Each person's comments limited to 3 minutes (continuation if needed)


19.b. Items that are not scheduled on the agenda.
20.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER'S COMMENTS

21.

ADJOURNMENT

22.

Audio Files - Regular Assembly Meeting

01-28-2021 Audio Track 1 (MP3)
01-28-2021 Audio Track 2 (MP3)
23.

Action Memo - Regular Assembly Meeting

Documents:
  1. 01_28_2021_REG_Action Memo.pdf
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE DELETION OF ITEMS OR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, IF NEEDED.