Clara Jones

The Assembly took several actions during the special meeting. Key actions included the enactment of Ordinance 23-04, which established and adopted the line-item budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Resolutions passed included Resolution 23-25 adding Clara Jones as an authorized signatory for Borough checks, Resolution 23-26 approving the unincorporated community of Noatak for participation in the FY24 Community Assistance Program, Resolution 23-27 to pursue an EPA Climate Pollution reduction grant for planning activities, and Resolution 23-28 approving the purchase of a Komatsu D61PX-24 Crawler Dozer and related items.

The Assembly meeting included the enactment of two ordinances. Ordinance 24-07-am-01 established and adopted an amended line-item budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Ordinance 24-12 restructured the supervision of the Public Safety Department. Additionally, Ordinance 24-13 was introduced, which approves a grant-funded professional services agreement with Deerstone Consulting, LLC for Selawik Solar PV and Bess Project Support Services.

The Assembly enacted three ordinances: Ordinance 23-06 amending the Public Safety Commission Code; Ordinance 23-07 establishing an Energy Department; and Ordinance 23-08 approving a memorandum of agreement with Tanana Chiefs Conference for climate action plans. Additionally, five resolutions were passed, including confirming the composition of the Planning Commission, confirming appointments to the Regional Transportation Planning Organization, approving a donation to the Kobuk 440 Racing Association, approving participation in the AHFC Rural Professional Housing Last Frontier Initiative, and accepting an Assembly Member's resignation.

The Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly meeting resulted in several actions, including the unanimous passage of Ordinance 24-05, which amends the Public Safety Commission Code. Ordinance 24-06 was introduced to establish background check requirements for law enforcement officers. Resolutions included the unanimous approval of Resolution 24-07, establishing a firearms procedure manual for the Village Public Safety Officer Program, and Resolution 24-09, approving an amendment to a professional services agreement with Deerstone Consulting LLC for the Borough Energy Department. Resolution 24-08, which sought to approve an expenditure of $750,000 to replace the Selawik School Fire Protection System, failed unanimously.

The Assembly President and Mayor have scheduled a Special Meeting of the Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly. The primary agenda item for this meeting is the consideration and potential certification of the October 3, 2023 General Election Results through Resolution 23-55.