The assembly discussed several administrative and community topics, including a change in the clerk position and a report from the mayor regarding bear-resistant infrastructure, campground updates, and a proposed reduction in senior property tax exemptions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the management of the Port Chocut dock. The members deliberated on whether to issue a request for proposals or solicit management offers, weighing the need for community control and established guidelines against the benefits of an open, competitive process. Discussions included defining operational scope, maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information, and aligning potential management goals with community desires regarding cruise ship visitor volume.
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The assembly discussed several key items, including a potential moratorium on new commercial tour permits in the Chilkoot Corridor to manage bear-human interactions and tourism growth. Other business included authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department, establishing loan agreements with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and placing a ballot question regarding a severance tax on the upcoming general election. The assembly also reviewed various ordinances, including those related to fees, utility regulations, and the creation of an economic development advisory committee.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety Advisory Board Transcript
The board discussed several items, including police department updates regarding staffing and policies, as well as fire department updates concerning call volume, apparatus procurement, and public safety initiatives. Members reviewed the status of equipment inventories, mutual aid agreements, and strategic planning. A significant portion of the discussion focused on prioritizing future agenda items, including policies for take-home police vehicles and new vehicle replacement requests. The board also addressed technical radio issues and active shooter training plans.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Haines Borough Assembly Borough Assembly Meeting
The Assembly addressed several topics including a discussion on a Borough appeal of a Board of Equalization decision regarding property tax assessments for St. Michael's Episcopal Church, scheduling and budget considerations for the Lutak Dock project, and a support request for a garden project in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Additional business included the introduction of various ordinances regarding code amendments, adoption of resolutions for police and public works department vehicle and service procurement, and committee updates on traffic issues and strategic planning for landslide risk reduction.
