All Bethel City Council members were in attendance at the regularly scheduled June 27 meeting.
Due to technical difficulties following a power outage last week, KYUK was unable to broadcast the Bethel City Council Meeting live.
Here are some announcements from the City Clerk, Lori Strickler:
- The newly named Interim Bethel Police Chief, Burke Waldron, will be making an appearance at the next Bethel City Council meeting on July 11.
- Filing will open in August for the six vacancies on Bethel City Council.
- Nick Hawk and Carol Ausdahl are the winners for the City of Bethel Photo Contest, with Hawk receiving $500 total for the City Select Overall Favorite, City Select Nature Favorite, and Architecture/Vehicle Favorite. Aushahl received $400, winning City Select People Favorite and Popular Vote.
Our coverage on this meeting:
- Bethel City Councilman Norman Ayagalria Resigns
- Bethel City Council Passes Nuisance Abatement Amendment
- Alcohol Sales Tax Increase To Hit The Ballot This October
- Voters To Decide Whether To Increase Alcohol Sales Tax To 15 Percent
Don’t forget to check out KYUK’s new show City Corner to hear the latest from Bethel City officials.
Unfinished Business:
A) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-27: Amending Bethel Municipal Code 9.36, Nuisance Abatement, Penalties And Remedies.
- A unanimous motion to adopt was carried. Mayor Rick Robb introduced the ordinance. Page 34 of meeting packet.
B) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-29: Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement ?P36 ?From Bethel Native Corporation.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 43 of meeting packet. ?
C) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-31: Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement ?From Bethel Native Corporation.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 49 of meeting packet.
D) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-32: Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement ?From Bethel Native Corporation.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 65 of meeting packet.
E) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-33: Repealing And Replacing Ordinance 16-33, ?Authorizing The Acquisition Of Interest In A Utility Easement From Bethel Native Corporation.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 67 of meeting packet.
F) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-34: Authorizing The Disposal Of Interest In Easements/Land For Utility Acquired Through Ordinance 16-06 From YKHC.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 69 of meeting packet. ?
G) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-35: Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement From The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 75 of meeting packet. ?
H) Public Hearing Of Ordinance 17-36: Ballot Proposition Increasing Tax On Sales Of Alcoholic Beverages From 12% To 15% And Dedicating 3% Of The Revenue To Health, Public Safety And Social Services.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. Council Member Albertson introduced the ordinance. Page 80A of meeting packet. ?
J) Public Hearing Of Budget Ordinance 16-17 (O): Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget For Bethel Embankment Project.
- Ordinance adopted by unanimous vote. City Manager Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 81 of meeting packet. ?
New Business:
A) *Resolution 17-13: Requesting FY 18 Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Funding From The Department Of Commerce, Community and Economic Development-With Required Corrections.
- Passed on the consent agenda. City Manager Pete Williams introduced the ordinance.
B)*Introduction Of Ordinance 17-37: Amending Bethel Municipal Code 4.04, Budget Adoption.
- Ordinance introduced by unanimous vote. Mayor Rick Robb introduced the ordinance. Page 97 of meeting packet.
C) *Introduction Of Budget Ordinance 16-17: Amending The Fiscal Year 2017 Budget To Purchase Tracking Devices For City Vehicles.
- Postponed. City Manager Pete Williams introduced the ordinance. Page 99 of meeting packet.
D) Action Memorandum 17-42: Directing Administration To Bring To Council A Plan Of Action For The Development Of A Park In Kasayuli Subdivision.
- Action Memorandum approved. Council Member Shabani introduced the Action Memorandum. Page 101 of meeting packet. ?
E) Action Memorandum 17-43: Approving The City Clerk’s Administrative Leave - Election Policy Working Group
- Passed on Consent Agenda. Mayor Rick Robb introduced the Action Memorandum. Page 102 of meeting packet. ?
F) Action Memorandum 17-44: Directing City Manager To Negotiate And Potentially Enter Into A Contract With Arctic IT For IT Support Services.
- Action Memorandum approved. City Manager Pete Williams introduced the Action Memorandum. Page 111 of meeting packet.
G) Action Memorandum 17-45: Authorizing Administration To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With Orutsararmiut Native Council For Tribal Transportation Funds.
- Action Memorandum approved. City Manager Pete Williams introduced Action Memorandum. Page 114 of meeting packet. ?
H) Action Memorandum 17-46: Approving The City Manager To Enter Into Contract With Accupoint Inc. for Installing Fleet Tracking Equipment For Water/Sewer Vehicles.
- City Manager Pete Williams introduced Action Memorandum. Page 116 of meeting packet. ?
I) Information Memorandum 17-04: Shovel-Ready Infrastructure Project Proposals to the Office of the Governor.
- Information Memorandum carries. City Manager Pete Williams introduced Information Memorandum. Page 116 of meeting packet. ?
J) Personal Leave Request For City Clerk, July 30 – August 4, 2017.
- Passed with Consent Agenda. Mayor Rick Robb introduced. ?
K) Personal Leave Request For City Attorney.
- Passed with Consent Agenda. Mayor Rick Robb introduced. ?