Board elects officers: Scott Rhea chosen chair; Courtney Ellingson vice chair; Mary Thule nominated as secretary

The Skagway Recreation Board elected officers at its April 9 meeting. Scott Rhea nominated a slate of officers and the board approved the motion by unanimous voice vote.

Scott Rhea, a board member, moved "to nominate myself, Scott Rhea as the chair, Courtney as the vice chair, and Mary as the secretary." The motion was seconded by Michelle de Kennedy. Chair Corey Nelson called for the vote; members present voted "aye," and no opposing votes were recorded.

Why it matters: The board will have a designated chair to set agendas and run meetings; members noted the role involves planning meeting times and setting agendas but not an extraordinary additional workload.

Attendance and outcome: At roll call the board noted Mary Thule was not present. Members recorded as present and participating in the vote were Corey Nelson (chair, presiding), Scott Rhea (board member), Courtney Ellingson (board member), Michelle de Kennedy (board member), John Hillis (assembly member attending), and Jason Burag (recreation director, attending). The motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Ending: The chair and vice chair roles were accepted and the group proceeded to discussion items.