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Skagway Assembly moves into executive session to discuss Goat Lake hydro rate-case litigation; admits incoming members
Summary
The assembly voted to enter executive session to discuss Goat Lake hydro rate-case litigation and, after consulting the municipal attorney, amended the motion to permit incoming assembly members and specified staff and attorneys to attend.
The Skagway Assembly voted to enter executive session on Oct. 9, 2025 to discuss the Goat Lake hydro rate-case litigation. The motion, introduced by Vice mayor Potter, named specific staff and allowed attorneys to join via Zoom.
During debate, Assembly member Waddell moved to amend the motion to permit incoming assembly members Jay Burnham and Charity Pomeroy to attend the confidential session; the assembly recessed briefly to consult municipal counsel. After reconvening, the assembly voted to include the incoming members and authorized attendance by the manager, the clerk, deputy clerk and attorneys Robin Brenna and Jake Stacer via Zoom. The main motion, as amended, then passed on roll call and the assembly entered executive session; the chair announced the time as 9:36 p.m.
Why it mattered: The executive session concerns litigation and financial matters related to the Goat Lake hydro rate case. Bringing incoming members into the confidential session was debated and resolved after legal advice, reflecting the assembly's interest in ensuring continuity and information-sharing for a matter described as having potential adverse financial impact on the municipality.
Public comment and context: Earlier in the meeting Tim Borsey had urged the assembly to scrutinize materials provided by the utility and to consider AT&T's communications to the community. The executive-session motion specifically referenced "discussion of the Goat Lake hydro rate case litigation." The clerk and manager were authorized to attend, and counsel indicated attorneys could join remotely.
What happens next: The assembly proceeded to executive session to receive attorney advice and discuss litigation strategy; details of the executive session are confidential and not part of the public record except as authorized by law.
Sources: Public comments recorded earlier in the meeting and the assembly's recorded motions and roll-call votes regarding executive session authorization during the Oct. 9, 2025 special meeting.
