Jacki Brandell

Key discussion topics for the Assembly Meeting include the presentation of the FY25 Audit by BDO, review of financial reports including January 2026 financials noting low Raw Fish Tax and Interest Revenue, and reports on investments. Resolutions addressed several matters, such as approving community participation in the FY26 Community Assistance Program, supporting reappointments and contesting actions by the Alaska Board of Fisheries regarding chum salmon conservation, and authorizing contracts for fishery-related legal services. Other resolutions covered accepting FY25 financial statements and authorizing a contract with DOWL for a Sand Point School Re-Roof Design. Old Business included an informational update on the Sand Point Swimming Pool, and New Business featured an informational update on the Strategic Plan Quarter 4. Reports detailed updates on infrastructure projects like the Sand Point Harbor Float and Sand Point School DEED Grant, and ongoing litigation concerning the King Cove Road, as well as extensive discussions on various fishery management issues at the NPFMC and Board of Fisheries meetings.

The Assembly Meeting agenda included review of financials for the five months ending November 2025, including reports on raw fish tax revenues and expenditures across various departments. Key items for resolution approval involved supporting geothermal development in Akutan and authorizing agreements for lobbying services and legal representation for a Land Exchange. Further discussions centered on authorizing an agreement for tax collection regarding Bering Sea Snow Crab delivered in Akutan, and authorizing a contract for the repair of the Sand Point Swimming Pool. New business included discussions on Oil and Gas Leasing and Sand Point Pool Bonding Requirements. Reports detailed updates on the Cold Bay Dock Project, Sand Point Harbor Float completion delays, Sand Point School DEED Grant progress, and ongoing regulatory reform efforts concerning fishery management.

The Aleutians East Borough Assembly work session included discussions on a potential tax exemption for Northern Designated Bering Sea Snow Crab and Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association Bering Sea Snow Crab processed in Akutan. It covered the Unalaska 2024/2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Saint Paul on North Region BSS, and draft exemption contracts pursuant to the 2025/2026 Framework Agreement. The session also addressed questions regarding the Aleutians East Borough's participation in the exemption process and agreements to collect certain tax revenues on crab delivered to Akutan and pay those revenues to Saint Paul.

The Aleutians East Borough Assembly held a meeting to discuss various topics. Key discussion points included a potential tax exemption for Northern Designated Bering Sea Snow Crab and Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association Bering Sea Snow Crab processed in Akutan. The agenda covered items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, public comments, conflict of interest declarations, and approval of the November 13, 2025, meeting minutes. Financials, investment reports, and a consent agenda were reviewed, including resolutions related to the FY26 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program. Additionally, resolutions were discussed concerning contracts for lobbying services, legal representation for land exchange, and agreements with the City of Saint Paul for tax collection and Sand Point Marine LLC for pool repairs. The agenda also included updates on strategic planning, drug enforcement, and Cold Bay Dock, along with reports, assembly comments, and setting the next meeting date.

The Aleutians East Borough Assembly held a meeting to discuss various topics. These included the roll call and establishment of a quorum, adoption of the agenda, public comments on agenda items, and conflict of interest declarations. The minutes from the October 13, 2022, regular meeting and the October 17, 2022, special meeting were reviewed. Financial reports from September 2022 and the APCM September 2022 investment report were presented. The assembly also addressed resolutions concerning a contract agreement with Hickey & Associates for lobbying/consulting services, allocation of Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) monies, a contract with Chordata LLC for a Salmon Fleet-Management Portal, and the disposal of surplus supplies. Further discussions covered federal lobbying services and the King Cove Office. Updates and reports were provided, followed by comments from the assembly and the public. The next meeting date was set for December 8, 2022.