The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Assembly Chambers. Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz was absent. The meeting included ceremonial proclamations, multiple board appointments, supplemental funding for the airport terminal project, discussion on a draft Request for Proposals for Visit Sitka, and a memorandum of understanding with the Sitka Dock Company that was postponed. An executive session on pending litigation was held from 9:17 PM to 9:48 PM, followed by adjournment.
All right, six o'clock. Good evening. I'd like to call the to order the October 22nd regular assembly meeting. Please stand for the flag salute. The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka would like to respectfully acknowledge the traditional first people of Shetka. With gratitude, we proceed on Clinkett Ani. Sarah, roll call, please. Mr. Mosher. Here. Mr. Pike. Here. Mr. Yestad. Here. Mr. Christensen. Ms. Carlson. Here. And Mr. Celine. Here. And Mayor Eisenbais is absent this evening. Thank you. Moving on to correspondence. Are there any correspondence or agenda changes this evening? Seeing none, we'll move on to ceremonial matters. We have two proclamations this evening, Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month. We'll start with Veterans Day. Do we have someone who wants to come up for this? Proclamation honoring Veterans Day. Whereas America is the land of freedom preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers, and whereas through generations their courage has allowed our republic to flourish, and whereas a nation acknowledges its profound debt of gratitude to those who have served and died in war, and whereas with respect for and recognition of the sacrifices and contributions of those who serve in the U.S. military who are deserving of command commemoration, honor, and recognition, now therefore be it resolved that the Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska does hereby call upon the citizens of Sitka to observe the 11th day of November 2024 as Veterans Day and commend, honor, and recognize the valor and sacrifices of our veterans for defending and protecting our country, our freedom, and our way of life. Thank you for your service. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone for anyone for Native? American Heritage Month. Just in the radio production of it all. They're on the dock. Thank you very much. Another proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month. Whereas the purpose of Native American Heritage Month is to honor and recognize the indigenous people of our nation. And whereas the Klingot, Haida, Simshan, and Iak cultures of Southeast Alaska have much to celebrate in their varied and rich cultures. And whereas it is important that honor is bestowed on our state's indigenous ancestors and today's tribal elders, because if not for the survival and adaptive skills of those who have come before us, Alaska's tribal cultures may not be as strong as they are today. And whereas by continuing to teach the next generation to employ and respect our cultural and spiritual heritage, indigenous languages, oral narratives, and traditional foods, our state's local, regional, and statewide tribal leadership is nurturing and inspired to serve. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the assembly of the city and borough of Sitka, the citizens of Sitka honor our Native peoples and recognize them for strengthening the diversity of our society. Be it further resolved as Deputy Mayor of the City and Borough of Sitka that I do hereby proclaim November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month and call upon Sitkins to commemorate this month with appropriate programs, activities, and celebrations.