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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:

Borough Assembly - March 7, 2024 Mar 07, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(01:22)Approval of Minutes:
- February 1, 2024
(02:00)Approval of Agenda
(02:38)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(09:18)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(38:22)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Resolution 24-02R Adding the Position of Lead Dispatcher at Grade 15
- Resolution 24-03R Adding the Position of Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at Grade 14
- Resolution 24-04R Amending Port of Skagway Tariff No. 3
- Resolution 24-05R Protecting the Trees and Stream on Lots 11 and 12 of Block 73 and Repealing Resolution 13-06
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-01 Amending SMC to Require Dumpster Use for Congregate Residences and Fencing for Certain Domestic Animals
Unfinished Business
(01:43:14)New Business:
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Change Order No. 5
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Field Order No. 7 – Head Frame
- Award of Skagway Municipal RV Park Management Contract
- Approval of West Creek Subdivision Levee and Hydrology Study Fee Proposal
- Approval of Street Sign Replacement Design & Bid Services Fee Proposal
- Approval of Main Street Reconstruction Preliminary Design & Public Outreach Proposal
- Approval of Broadway Condition Assessment Report Fee Proposal
- Approval of FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Application MOU
(02:13:19)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
(02:14:30)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 with the Borough Attorney regarding the Ore Peninsula Cruise Dock Float
Adjournment

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Board of Appeals Hearing - March 5, 2024 Mar 05, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
Proof of Notice
Declarations:
- Conflict of Interest
- Statement of Contact by Assemblymembers
Public Hearing of Jonathan Hillis, Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Decision re: Regarding Conditional Use Permit Application No. 23-72 from Jonathan Hillis in the Residential General Zoning District, Request to Convert Garage to a Studio Apartment on Lot 7 Block 105, Skagway Townsite
Board of Appeals Decision on Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Decision
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - February 22, 2024 - Special Meeting Feb 22, 2024

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Update on Ore Peninsula Cruise Dock Float
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 with the Borough Attorney regarding the Ore Peninsula Cruise Dock Float

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Borough Assembly - February 15, 2024 Feb 15, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(01:26)Approval of Minutes:
- January 18, 2024
(02:01)Approval of Agenda
(02:35)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(12:14)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations
Unfinished Business
(40:52)New Business:
- Acceptance of FY22 State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) Grant
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Change Order No. 4
- Approval of FY23 Audit Proposal
- Approval of CAT 140 AWD Motor Grader Quote
- Appointment of “Housing Task Force” Ad Hoc Committee
- Consideration of Drafting an RFP for High Density Housing at Old Clinic Site to Include Senior Housing
- Scheduling a Board of Appeals Hearing
(01:38:24)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - February 1, 2024 Feb 01, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(02:44)Approval of Minutes:
- December 21, 2023
- January 4, 2024
(03:23)Approval of Agenda
(04:07)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(10:19)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(32:00)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 24-01R Amending Grade Plan to Add Skagway Ambassador and Trail Crew Laborer Positions
Unfinished Business
(34:10)New Business:
- Consideration of Marijuana License Application
  - Francis, LLC, dba BoomTown Buds Retail Marijuana License #36831 New Application
- Consideration of Alaska Municipal League Request for Coastal Resilience Grant Application Support
(40:19)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - January 18, 2024 Jan 18, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(01:17)Approval of Minutes:
- December 21, 2023
(01:38)Approval of Agenda
(02:11)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(9:06)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(15:39)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-30R: Expressing Intent to Dispose of Blocks 95 and 102, Known as the Garden City RV Park
Unfinished Business
(01:04:10)New Business:
- Consideration of Shannon & Wilson Rockfall Safety Work Proposal
(01:08:51)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - January 4, 2024 Jan 04, 2024

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(03:33)Approval of Minutes:
- December 7, 2023
(04:15)Approval of Agenda
(04:50)Reports of Officials and Committees
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(09:54)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(22:59)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-27: Amending SMC 4.08 Sales Taxation and Adopting the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Code
Unfinished Business
(24:08)New Business:
- Direction to Staff Regarding Banking in Skagway
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Change Order No. 3
(31:32)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - December 21, 2023 Dec 21, 2023

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(01:23)Approval of Minutes:
- November 16, 2023
- November 20, 2023 Special
(02:02)Approval of Agenda
(02:40)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(11:19)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(14:51)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-37R: Certifying That the Municipality Did Suffer Significant Effects During the Program Base Year from Fisheries Business Activities That Occurred Within the FMA 17: Northern Southeast Area Fisheries Management Area
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-38R: Amending the Personnel Policy Regarding Chapter 9, Training and Travel
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-27: Amending SMC 4.08 Sales Taxation and Adopting the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Code
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-26: Amending the FY23 Sales Tax and Port Fund Budgets to Adjust for Loan and Bond Proceeds
Unfinished Business
(32:10)New Business:
- Appointment of Bidding Review Board
- Approval of Ore Peninsula Redevelopment Project Change Order No. 2
- Consideration of Field Order for Pile Driving Leads
- Direction re: Port Truck in Ground (TIG) Machine Request for Bids
(49:27)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items
Executive Session
Adjournment

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Borough Assembly - December 7, 2023 Dec 07, 2023

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Call to Order
Roll Call
(01:25)Approval of Minutes:
- November 2, 2023
(02:22)Approval of Agenda
(15:55)Reports of Officials and Committees:
- Mayor’s Report
- Assembly Committee Reports
- Treasurer’s Report
- Manager’s Report
(32:47)Communications to the Assembly:
- Correspondence
- Hear Citizens Present
(39:39)Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-30R: Expressing Intent to Dispose of Blocks 95 and 102, Known as the Garden City RV Park
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-33R: Updating Accounting Policies and Procedures
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-34R: Setting the Priority List for Capital Improvement Projects
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-35R: Requesting Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) Excise Tax Funding for Capital Improvement Projects
- Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-36R: Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Join the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission for the Purpose of Developing, Implementing, and Enforcing a Remote Sellers Sale Tax Code
- Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-26: Amending the FY23 Sales Tax and Port Fund Budgets to Adjust for Loan and Bond Proceeds
- Third Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-24: Providing for the Establishment and Adoption of the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024
- Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-25: Authorizing the Municipality of Skagway to Lease Property to Electronic Design & Development, Inc., dba Skagway Network TV
Unfinished Business
(01:11:55)New Business:
- Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
(01:14:11)Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items:
Executive Session
Adjournment