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Finance committee approves $10,000 community grant for Log Cabin Ski Society
Summary
The Skagway finance committee voted by voice to award a $10,000 community funding grant to the Log Cabin Ski Society after a brief presentation by board member Eric Baldwin, who said the group can spend the funds this year and expects to begin grooming trails in December.
The Skagway Finance Committee approved a $10,000 community funding grant to the Log Cabin Ski Society on Nov. 19 after a short presentation by board member Eric Baldwin.
Why it matters: the funding will support local recreational infrastructure and seasonal operations; committee members confirmed the society expects to obligate the money before year end, a condition noted during the discussion.
Eric Baldwin, speaking for the Log Cabin Ski Society, said board transitions delayed recent grant applications but that the group can use the money this season. “I do feel like that's something we can do,” Baldwin said when asked whether the grant could be spent by the end of the year. He added a brief condition update: a recent site visit found about a foot and a half of snow but grooming likely will not start until December.
Finance member Gary Burnham moved to approve the $10,000 grant and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Baldwin thanked the community for its support and said the funds will help reduce reliance on transporting grooming equipment from B.C. and support more local grooming capability.
Next steps: the committee noted the grant will be processed by borough staff and flagged the requirement that monies approved for this fiscal year must be spent within the year; the society and treasurer will coordinate disbursement and reporting.
