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**Skagway Borough Assembly Meetings**

The current Borough Assembly beginning October 2025 is comprised of: Mayor Orion Hanson; and Assembly Members: Dan Henry, Alex Weddell, Deb Potter, Jonathan Hillis, Charity Pomeroy, Jay Burnham.

The Borough Manager is Emily Deach. The Borough Clerk is Steve Burnham. The Deputy Clerk is Kathy Carr.

This is the main collection of Skagway Borough Assembly meeting audio beginning in 2022.

Latest Episodes:

June 15, 2023 Jun 15, 2023

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(00:00:51) Approval of Minutes:

May 18, 2023
May 25, 2023 BoE

(00:01:33) Approval of Agenda:

(00:02:03) Reports of Officials and Committees:

Mayor’s Report
Assembly Committee Reports
Treasurer’s Report
Manager’s Report

(00:12:33) Communications to the Assembly:

Correspondence
Hear Citizens Present

(00:17:37) Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:

Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-12 Amending SMC 4.10.030 Exemption for Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax
Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-13 Conveying Certain Properties to the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 431
Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-14 Amending the FY23 Budget Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-15 Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise Permit to Alaska Power and Telephone
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-16 Requiring Bulk Ore Shipment to be Containerized
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-25R Directing Staff to Retain a Title Search Regarding Block 95 and 102

(01:11:26) New Business:

Approval of Station Request to Close Fourth Avenue for Fourth of July Festivities
Approval of FY24 Skagway School District Budget
Authorization to Submit S’áxt’ Héeni (Devil’s Club River) Subdivision Application to the Planning & Zoning Commission
Approval of Geo-Comm GIS Data Maintenance Renewal Contract
Approval of Draft Letter Supporting Rockslide Mitigation Funding in FY24 State Capital Budget

(01:31:59) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items

(01:56:23) ExecutiveSession:

To discuss matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with borough attorney regarding Hosford v. Municipality of Skagway

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June 1, 2023 Jun 01, 2023

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(00:00:58) Approval of Minutes

May 4, 2023

(00:01:36) Approval of Agenda

(00:03:01) Reports of Officials and Committees

Mayor’s Report
Assembly Committee Reports (00:04:18)
Treasurer’s Report
Manager’s Report (00:10:24)

(00:16:48) Communications to the Assembly

Correspondence
Hear Citizens Present

(00:26:11) Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations

Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-12 Amending SMC 4.10.030 Exemption for Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-13 Conveying Certain Properties to theBenevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 431 (00:31:08)
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-14 Amending the FY23 Budget (00:33:11)
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-22R Allocating National Forest Receipts Title I Funds in the Amount of $39,064.09 (00:42:57)
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-23R Amending Port of Skagway Tariff No. 3 (00:44:00)
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-24R Amending Parking Zones (00:55:37)

Unfinished Business

New Business

(01:00:51) Mayoral Proclamation: Declaring Skagway’s 2023 Pride Festival
(01:03:46) Presentation of the Analysis/Audit of the Police Department
(02:49:02) Approval of Draft Letter of Support for Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant
(02:52:32) Approval of Audit Services Proposal
(02:56:22) Approval of Rockslide Project Change Order
(02:59:25) Appointment of Bidding Review Board
(03:07:10) Update re: Marine Services Platform Project
(03:13:23) Consideration of Clinic Board Members

(03:14:19) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items

Adjournment
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May 25, 2023 - Board of Equalization / Special Assembly May 25, 2023

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(00:01:34) Board of Equalization
(00:22:41) Certification and Adoption of 2023 Property Assessment Roll
(00:23:55) Mayor & Assembly Discussion Items

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May 18, 2023 May 18, 2023

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(00:29:01) Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations

Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-21R Replacing Resolution 22-16R Providing Year-round Support for Licensed Childcare Providers in Skagway
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-11 Amending SMC 3.14 to Add a Secretary to the Skagway Visitor Advisory Board

Unfinished Business
*Clerk's Note: The Assembly removed the Solid Waste Transfer items from the agenda.

Award of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction Contract
Approval of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction Administration Proposal

(00:37:47) New Business

Mayoral Proclamation: In Support of the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence in Skagway
Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
- Westmark Hotels, Inc. dba Westmark Inn Skagway – Glacial Lounge – License #5512
Assembly Direction re: National Forest Receipts Title I Funds for Schools and/or Roads
Assembly Direction re: Elks Lodge Land Disposition
Approval of School Assessment Proposal
Approval of Skagway River Levee Maintenance Repair Engineering Proposal

(00:57:17) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items

Executive Session
*Clerk's Note: The Assembly removed the Executive Session from the agenda.

Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1) and (2), Matters, The Immediate Knowledge Of Which Would Clearly Have An Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the Public Entity and Subjects that Tend to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of Any Person, Provided the Person May Request a Public Discussion: To Discuss With Borough Attorney, Legal Aspects of the Dahl Memorial Clinic

Meeting Packet

May 4, 2023 May 04, 2023

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(00:03:13)Approval of Minutes
- April 6, 20234
(00:00:53)Approval of Agenda
(00:03:46)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(00:16:27)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(00:20:05)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-11 Amending SMC 4.10.030 Exemption for Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-18R Amending Solid Waste Disposal Rates
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-19R Amending Water Utility Rates
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-20R Amending Wastewater Utility Rates
Unfinished Business
(00:29:13)New Business:
- Consideration of Assemblymembers on the Clinic Board
- Consideration of Clinic Board Members
- Approval of Assembly Assignments: Boards, Commissions, Committees & Liaisons
- Approving Acceptance of Accessible Libraries Grant Award
- (00:37:47) Award of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction Contract
- Approval of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction Administration Proposal
- Approval of BEACH Grant MOU with Skagway Traditional Council
- Approval of SSSC Ḵutí Project MOU with Skagway Traditional Council
(00:43:39)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items

Meeting Packet

April 20, 2023 Apr 20, 2023

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Approval of Minutes
- March 16, 2023
Approval of Agenda
Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-09 Amending the FY22Budget
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-10 Amending SMC to AllowBusking in Certain Locations
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-16R Approving Unincorporated Communitiesand Their Respective Native Village Council for Participation in the FY24 Community AssistanceProgram
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-17R Committing and Restricting a Portion ofCPV Excise Tax Funds to Serve as Matching Funds for a Maritime Administration PIDP Grant
Unfinished Business:
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Piling Quote
New Business:
- Certification of April 18, 2023 Special Election Results
- Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Assembly – Term Ending October 2023
- Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
  - Skagway Brewing Company, Inc. dba The Smokehouse - License #5738
- Approval of Rail Spur Easements
- Approval of Amendment to Clinic Interim Executive Director Contract
- Approval of Police Department Patrol Vehicle Sole Source Purchase (Title III Funds)
- Approval of Police Department Patrol Vehicle Upfitting Sole Source Purchase (Title III Funds)
- Approval of Police Department Patrol Vehicle Radios Sole Source Purchase (Title III Funds)
- Approval of Police Department Portable Radios Sole Source Purchase (Title III Funds)
- Consideration of Independence Day Theme
- Approval of Clinic Janitorial Services Contract
- Approval of Additional Ore Dock Pile Splice and Delivery Proposal
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

Meeting Packet

April 6, 2023 Apr 06, 2023

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(00:01:03) Approval of Minutes:
- March 2, 2023
(00:01:45) Approval of Agenda
(00:04:07) Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- (00:26:25) Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance 23-08 Amending SMC 12.01.070 Port Fund
- (00:28:50) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-09 Amending the FY22 Budget
- (00:31:49) Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-10 Amending SMC to Allow Busking in Certain Locations
- (00:35:59) Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-14R Amending Port of Skagway Tariff No. 3
- (00:44:28) Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-15R Amending the Assembly Rules of Procedure to Provide for Written Public Comments
New Business:
- (01:47:50) Approval of Assembly Assignments: Finance Committee
- (01:49:34) Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- (01:50:35) Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
  - Skagway Brewing Company, Inc. License #5739 & 5560
- (01:51:40) Approval of Rockslide Instrumentation and Monitoring Plan Development Proposal
- (01:53:37) Approval of Rockslide Spotters and Slope Instrumentation Monitoring Proposal
- (02:08:28) Approval of Pile Driving Testing Program Proposal
- (02:10:41) Approval of Submarine Power Cable Locate Survey Estimate
- (02:12:57) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Design Review Proposal
- (02:15:12) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Upland Environmental Proposal
- Approval of Change Order re: Ore Dock Redevelopment Project Environmental, Construction Management
- Pile Weld Inspections and Construction Management Proposal
- (02:20:35) Approval of Ore Dock Transformers Quote
- (02:22:47) Approval of Ore Redevelopment Project Piling Quote
- (02:29:34) Approval of Initiating the Use of Title III Forest Receipt Funds on Law Enforcement Patrol Equipment
(02:31:30) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

Meeting Packet

March 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023

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(00:02:05)Approval of Minutes
(00:03:03)Approval of Agenda
(00:06:58)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(00:13:06)Communications to the Assembly
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(00:19:30)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-08 Amending SMC 12.01.070 Port Fund
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-03 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Alaska Marine Lines, Inc.
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-04 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Cruise Line Agencies Alaska
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-05 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc.
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-06 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Petro 49, Inc.
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-07 Transfer of Rapuzzi House
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-10R Approving the Purchase of Property 5 Acres of U.S. Survey 176 Skagway Commercial Subdivision Lot 2
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-11R Establishing a Municipal Policy for Electronic Mail
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-12R Adding a Port Facilities Manager Position to the Municipal Employee Ranking by Grade
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-13R Expressing Intent to Dispose of Garden City RV Property
Unfinished Business

(01:07:27)New Business:
- Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
- Award of Solid Waste Transfer Facility Construction Contract
- Approval of Solid Waste Transfer Facility Construction Administration/Management Proposal
- Approval of AP&T Line Extension Agreement for Solid Waste Transfer Station
- Award of Public Restroom Janitorial Services Contract
- Approval of Interim Clinic Executive Director Contract Extension Amendment
- Approval of KPFF Contract Amendment: Upland Concept Development & Architectural Design Proposal
- Approval of KPFF Contract Amendment: Marine Services Platform Final Design Proposal
(01:28:31)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session:
Adjournment:

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March 2, 2023 Mar 02, 2023

Show notes

(00:01:12) Approval of Minutes
(00:02:00) Approval of Agenda
(00:02:40) Reports of Officials and Committees
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Reports from Boards, Commissions, and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
- Manager’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
(00:11:26.72) Communications to the Assembly
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(00:16:35) Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-03 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Alaska Marine Lines, Inc.
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-04 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Cruise Line Agencies Alaska
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-05 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc.
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-06 Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Tidelands Property to Petro 49, Inc.
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-07R Committing Matching Funds for the Seven Pastures Pedestrian Path Improvements Project
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-08R Approving General Terms for an Export Cooperation Agreement with the Yukon Government for Construction of a Marine Services Platform
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-09R Directing the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines $75,000 Donation Towards Senior Programs and Facility
(01:49:21.40) New Business
- Approval of Letter to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines re: Donation B. Consideration of Marijuana License Renewal Applications
  - Coyote and Toad’s Garden, LLC, Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility License #10141 Renewal Application
- Approval of Fuel Tank Historical Report Review Estimate
- Approval of ADA 10-Station Portable Restroom Trailer Quote
- Consideration of Ore Terminal Removal Proposal
- Consideration of Ore Terminal Area Dredging Proposal
- Award of Fire & Alarm Systems Inspections Contract
- Approval of a Budget for a Special Event Commemorating the Future of the Port of Skagway
(02:11:34.25) Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items

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February 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

Approval of Minutes:
Approval of Agenda:
Reports of Officials and Committees:
Mayor’s Report
Assembly Committee Reports
Reports from Boards, Commissions, and Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Manager’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance 23-02 Amending SMC 16 Public Lands to Require Ratification by Public Vote Before a Sale or Lease of the Dahl Memorial Clinic
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-03 Amending SMC 4.10.030 Exemption for Senior
- Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-04 Transferring the Rapuzzi House to Friends of the Klondike Corridor
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-04R Directing the Borough Clerk to Schedule a Special Election for the Purpose of Placing a Question Before the Voters Regarding the Ratification of Ordinance 22-10
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-05R Directing the Borough Clerk to Place a Petition Initiative Question Before the Voters at a Special Election
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-06R Directing the Borough Clerk to Place a Question Regarding the Sale of E.A. Jenny Rasmuson Community Health Center
New Business:
- Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications
  - Fraternal Order of the Eagles #25, Liquor License #334 Renewal Application
- Approval of 60% Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Design Discussion of Clinic Executive Director Salary
ExecutiveSession:
- Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1) and (3), Matters That May Have a Significant Adverse Impact on the Finances of the Municipality and Which are Confidential by Law, Protected by the Attorney- Client Privilege: Discussion with the Borough Attorney Regarding Hosford vs. Municipality of Skagway Litigation
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

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