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At-a-glance: other actions taken by Skagway assembly Dec. 18, 2025
Summary
The assembly referred revised accounting policies back to finance, approved a rec‑center van purchase, and voted down two liquor-license protest motions during its Dec. 18 meeting.
The Skagway Municipality assembly took several additional formal actions during its Dec. 18 meeting beyond the port-tariff debate.
- Accounting policies (Resolution 25‑31R): The assembly discussed updated accounting policies and procedures, including a guideline for enterprise-fund net position to set aside a target (noted in discussion as an example $5,000,000 reserve for rock-slide mitigation). Assemblymember Waddell moved to send the resolution back to the finance committee for additional review; the motion to refer passed on roll call (Potter, Waddell, Burnham, Hillis and Pomeroy voted yes). The referral means staff and the finance committee will revisit details and recommended committee-level clarifications before returning the item to the assembly.
- Rec center van purchase: The assembly approved a motion (mover Burnham, second Hillis) to purchase a 15‑passenger van for the recreation center from unexpended FY25 capital outlay funds, not to exceed $40,000. The motion passed on roll call (5 yeses). The finance committee had recommended the purchase, and members noted the vehicle would support youth programs and seniors activities.
- Liquor-license protests: Two separate motions to protest liquor-license renewal applications (for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge and for Alaska Liquor Store package store license #4749) were moved but failed on roll call, each recorded as five no votes.
The assembly also voted to hold its first January 2026 meeting on Jan. 22 (motion passed) and adjourned the Dec. 18 session.
