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Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly approves contract to remove Selawik turbines for solar-battery project
Summary
The Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly on April 8 approved Resolution 25-08, authorizing a contract with Alaska Demolition to remove four Selawik turbines so a solar/battery system can be installed. Assembly members raised concerns about cost and removal process but voted unanimously to proceed.
The Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly voted unanimously April 8 to approve Resolution 25-08, authorizing a contract with Alaska Demolition to remove four turbines at Selawik to make room for a planned solar and battery project.
Mayor Dickie Moto summarized the resolution and recommended the assembly "do pass." The measure authorizes the borough to enter a contract with Alaska Demolition for removal of four Selawik turbines; the resolution text names the contractor and states the work is to facilitate a solar/battery project in Selawik.
The vote followed brief discussion. Member Craig McConnell raised concerns about the dollar amount of the contract and the process for taking the turbines down. Member Raven Sheldon asked that the contractor contact the city about possible re‑use of equipment or parts in the village. Member Lincoln Carr moved to approve the resolution and Member Raven Sheldon seconded; the motion passed by roll call vote with unanimous support.
The assembly handled the resolution as part of a short special meeting that also approved the meeting agenda, excused Member Walter G. Sampson and heard no public comments. Energy Manager Ingemar Mathiasson told the assembly staff expects to learn more "tomorrow regarding the OCED grants" and will update the body at its next meeting.
The assembly adjourned at 1:21 P.M.
Notes: The transcript records the assembly approved Resolution 25-08 and describes concerns about cost and removal process but does not provide the contract dollar amount or a detailed procurement timeline; those details were not specified in the record.
