Sylvester Jones

The agenda for the Planning & Zoning Meeting included approval of the December 18, 2025 minutes. Key discussion items involved an appearance request from Alaska Rural EVSE Development regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Communications included several Site Development Permit reviews and updates regarding a State of Alaska Tidewater Lease. Platting Board Business was extensive, featuring public hearings and proposed resolutions for variance requests related to the Keira Subdivision Addition 2 and the Donna G III Subdivision. New Business focused on Borough Code Review concerning Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) and Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulation).

The Bristol Bay Borough Assembly meeting included discussions on various departmental reports, including those from the Manager, Finance, Planners, Port, Library, Fire EMS, Police Department, Parks and Rec, IT, and Public Works. Key topics included the budget process, capital improvement plans, mill levy, fund balances, and responses to fish revenue decline. The Assembly also addressed community assistance programs, ambulance purchases, and a liquor license renewal application for D & D Restaurant. Additionally, there were reports from the Bristol Bay Borough School District and Camai Community Health Center.

The meeting included discussions on a range of topics, including donations for Bristol Bay Borough School supplies, a letter to the State of Alaska regarding public comments on the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and reports from various departments such as Finance, Port, Library, Fire Department, Police, Parks and Rec, Public Works, and the Bristol Bay Borough School District. There was also a report from the Camai Community Health Center. The assembly addressed Ordinance No. 2023-07, concerning amendments to Title 1 to provide for a general penalty and a minor offense fine schedule, and Ordinance 2023-08, related to amending the Bristol Bay Borough Code regarding the publication of foreclosure lists. Additional topics included assembly directives to the manager, comments from assembly members, and the appointment of an election judge for each precinct.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the Naknek Native Village Council Monthly Report, Library Monthly Report, Manager's Report, and Finance Report. The agenda covered items like the approval of minutes, recognition of service awards, and communications from the Alaska Municipal League conference. There was also a public hearing for Ordinance 2025-11, which amends Bristol Bay Borough Code Chapter 5.40 regarding taxicabs and for-hire vehicles. Additionally, the Assembly addressed ordinances related to street names and addresses, communication cell towers, and upcoming holidays. An executive session was scheduled to evaluate the Manager's efforts in recruiting for the Finance Director position.

The Planning and Zoning meeting covered various topics, including reviewing P&Z ordinances for potential updates, discussing a rezoning application for Mary's Subdivision by Graham Morrison, and setting a public hearing. The commission also discussed and reorganized the Capital Improvement Plan list. A resolution was passed to remove the requirement for publishing notices of zoning ordinance amendments in a local newspaper. Additionally, there were discussions on preliminary plats, specifically the Kelly -- Ryan Subdivision. The committee reviewed and agreed to leave Chapter 2.24.010 Advisory Planning and Zoning Committee in the code.