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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.

Copyright: © 2023 Skagway Borough Assembly Meetings

Latest Episodes:

Borough Assembly: Special - September 26, 2025 Sep 26, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Proof of Notice
Hear Citizens Present
Executive Session:
- Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion: Discussion of Assembly Interaction with Assembly Staff
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - September 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

Approval of Minutes:

July 17, 2025

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. 25-11: Amending Section 3.01.055 Compensation of Elected Officials
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-12: Repealing and Replacing Section 3.01.125 and Adopting New Ethics Standards for Officials and Employees
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-22R: Amending Resolution No. 13-06 Declaring Certain Municipal Property as the Location for a Skagway Senior Citizens Center or Clinic Provider Housing
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-23R: Authorizing the Borough Manager to Negotiate an Easement for Replacement of a Retaining Wall and Installation of a Fence Located at Block 83 Lot 4A, for Future Consideration by the Borough Assembly
Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-24R: Adopting a Responsible Outdoor Lighting Policy for Municipal Property, Facilities, and Departments

Unfinished Business:
New Business:

Consideration of Marijuana License Renewal Applications:

Remedy Shoppe, LLC, Retail Marijuana License #10149 Combined Renewal

Approval of FY24 Audited Financials
Approval of Public Works Purchase of Truck with Garbage Attachment
Consideration of Draft Comments on Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule

Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:

Executive Session:

Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion of the Goat Lake Hydro Rate Case Litigation and Legal Issues re: Provision of Electricity in Skagway

Borough Assembly - September 4, 2025 Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes:
- June 17, 2025
- July 3, 2025
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:
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-11: Amending Section 3.01.055 Compensation of Elected Officials (Active motion from August 7, 2025 for introduction and first reading; clerically renumbered)
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-12: Repealing and Replacing Section 3.01.125 and Adopting New Ethics Standards for Officials and Employees
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-20R: Committing and Restricting Matching Funds for a Maritime Administration PIDP Grant (Active motion from August 21, 2025; public hearing closed)
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-21R: Declaring the Period of October 1, 2025 Through March 31, 2026 as a Sales Tax Holiday for Retail Sales
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-22R: Amending Resolution No. 13-06 Declaring Certain Municipal Property as the Location for a Skagway Senior Citizens Center or Clinic Provider Housing
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:
  - Kathleen Hosford, dba Chilkoot Trail Outpost, Beverage Dispensary Tourism – Seasonal License #5530 Combined Renewal Notice for 2025-2026 Renewal Cycle
- Approval of Clinic X-Ray Room Improvements Design Services Proposal
- Approval of Ore Dock Anodes and Coatings Construction Management Services Proposal
- Approval of Letter of Support for Deach Membership on Southeast Conference Board
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly: Special Meeting - August 28, 2025 Aug 28, 2025

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5. Executive Session:

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

6. USACE Cooperation Agreement re: Skagway River Levee; Authorization for Manager to Sign

Borough Assembly - August 21, 2025 Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: June 5, 2025
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. 25-08: Amending SMC 5.20.050 Busker Permits to Update the Municipal Busking Program
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-20R: Committing and Restricting Matching Funds for a Maritime Administration PIDP Grant
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:
  - Skagway Brewing Company, Inc, dba Skagway Brewing Co., Brewery Manufacturer License #5739 Combined Renewal Notice for 2025-2026 Renewal Cycle
  - The Skagway Brewing Company, Inc, dba The Salty Siren Eats & Taphouse, Restaurant Eating Place - Seasonal License #5738 Combined Renewal Notice for 2025-2026 Renewal Cycle
- Approval of Marine Service Platform Environmental Permit Renewal Scope and Fee Proposal
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - August 7, 2025 Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: May 15, 2025
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 and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-18R: Amending the Personnel Policy to Adopt an Electronic Communication and Devices Policy by Reference
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-19R: Amending the Municipality of Skagway Classification Review Ranking by Grade, to Allow Growth Within the Water/Wastewater Operator Position Based on Experience and Certification
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-08: Amending SMC 5.20.050 Busker Permits to Update the Municipal Busking Program
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-09: Amending Section 3.01.055 Compensation of Elected Officials
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-10: Amending Chapters 16.08 and 16.10 to Update the Dyea Area Management Plans
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:
  - Skagway Spirits, LLC, Distillery Manufacturer #5426 Combined Renewal Notice
- Consideration of Marijuana License Renewal Applications:
  - Coyote and Toad’s Garden, LLC, Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility License #10141 Combined Renewal Application
- Approval of Wave Barrier and Ore Dock Anodes Inspection Proposal – Phase 1
- Schedule Special Meeting to Certify October 7, 2025 Election
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - July 17, 2025 Jul 17, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2025 Board of Appeals
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 and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-16R: Supporting Updates to the Fifteen-Acre Site Plan Near the Klondike Highway and Unleashing of a Public Dog Park (Active motion from June 5, 2025; public hearing pending)
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-17R: Amending the Assembly Rules of Procedure to Address Motion Restatement Discrepancies
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Consideration of Appointment to Assembly Standing Committees
- Confirmation of Assembly Assignments: Ex-Officios, Boards & Liaisons C. Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications:
  - Historic Skagway Inn LLC, dba Olivia’s at the Skagway Inn; Beverage Dispensary Tourism Seasonal License #3867 Combined Renewal Notice
  - Daniel J. & Eileen M. Henry, dba Skagway Fish Company; Restaurant or Eating Place Seasonal License #3891 Combined Renewal Notice
  - Fraternal Order of Eagles #25, dba Frat Order of Eagles #25; Club License #334 Combined Renewal Notice for 2025-2026 Renewal Cycle
- Approval of Draft Letter to Alaska Board of Education re: Proposed Changes to Local Contribution Statutes
- Approval of West Creek Subdivision Cultural Coordination Part 2 Fee Proposal
- Approval of Draft Comments re: Winter 2025 - 2026 Ferry Schedule
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - July 3, 2025 Jul 03, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes:
- May 1, 2025
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. 25-09: Amending the FY25 Budget to Account for FY24 Capital Improvement Projects Scheduled to be Completed in 2025
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-17R: Amending the Assembly Rules of Procedure to Address Motion Restatement Discrepancies
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Appointment to Fill Assembly Vacancy – Appointee Serves Until Certification of October 2025 Election
- Consideration of Draft Letter to DOT&PF Regarding Request for Action on Dyea Road Safety Concerns
- Approval of Welcome Garden Design & Cost Estimate Proposal
- Request for Street Closure – Chilkoot Pass Harley Davidson Store Photo Shoot
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - June 17, 2025 Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: May 1, 2025
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 25-08: Amending the FY25 Budget to Appropriate Funds for a Seasonal Firefighting Position to Support Emergency Services in Dyea (Public Hearing was opened and closed on May 15, 2025; Active Motion for Adoption)
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 25-09: Amending the FY25 Budget to Account for FY24 Capital Improvement Projects Scheduled to be Completed in 2025
Unfinished Business:
- Consideration of Response to Announcement Regarding the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal
New Business:
- Consideration of Mayoral Vacancy (Term Ending October 2025)
- Consideration of Skagway’s 125th Birthday
- Approval of the Ore Dock Slope Removal 30% Design
- Consideration of Assembly Direction Regarding Civic Affairs Committee Review of Resolution No. 25-16R
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session
Adjournment

Borough Assembly - June 5, 2025 Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes:
- April 17, 2025
- May 28, 2025 – Special Assembly: Board of Equalization
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 25-08: Amending the FY25 Budget to Appropriate Funds for a Seasonal Firefighting Position to Support Emergency Services in Dyea (Public Hearing was opened and closed on May 15, 2025; Active Motion for Adoption)
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-16R: Updating the Fifteen-Acre Site Plan Near the Klondike Highway and Directing the Creation of a Public Dog Park
Unfinished Business
New Business:
- Consideration of Mayoral Resignation and Declaration of Vacancy
- Approval of Pedestrian Crowding and Vehicle Traffic Congestion on Broadway Proposal: Phase 1
- Award of Garden City RV Park Utilities Design Contract
- Approval of Rock Slope Summer Monitoring Proposal
- Award of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Pile Anodes Contract
- Approval of Ore Basin Dredging Support Services Proposal
- Approval of Ore Dock Electrical Construction Support Services Proposal
- Approval of Broadway Dock Fuel Header Relocation Study Proposal
- Approval of Station Request to Close Fourth Avenue for Fourth of July Festivities
- Consideration of Response to Announcement Regarding the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal
- Consideration of Rescheduling the June 20, 2025 Assembly Meeting
Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive session:
- Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion of CLIA v. Municipality of Skagway, Case No. 1JU-25-00628CI
Adjournment

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