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Assembly adopts several resolutions, introduces FY2027 budget ordinance at April 6 meeting
Summary
On April 6 the Bristol Bay Borough Assembly introduced the FY2027 budget ordinance (first reading), adopted three resolutions (ethics disclosures, safety action plan, recovered‑heat agreement with NEA), accepted senior exemptions and approved employee waivers and reappointments; a donation to a recycling initiative was amended from $10,000 to $5,000 and approved.
What passed: The assembly introduced ordinance 2026‑09 (FY2027 budget) on first reading and scheduled the second reading and public hearing for April 15, 2026 and third reading/adoption for May 4, 2026. Members noted a correction to the mill‑levy math that will be reflected in the draft budget (the 1.4‑mill change was corrected from 14.4 to 13.4 in the packet).
Resolutions and motions adopted: the assembly adopted resolution 2026‑08 acknowledging disclosed business interests of elected officials; adopted resolution 2026‑09 (the borough comprehensive safety action plan); and adopted resolution 2026‑10 approving a recovered‑heat sales agreement between NEA and the borough and authorizing the borough manager to execute the agreement (members described the agreement as a negotiated compromise with certain terms effective 01/01/2027).
Administrative approvals: the assembly accepted late senior‑citizen property‑exemption filings that borough staff prepared on behalf of eligible residents (Courtney explained the exemptions are mandated by state statute and asked the assembly to accept the filings so staff can obtain required signatures). Members discussed whether the borough should facilitate annual signings for seniors who face difficulties traveling to borough offices.
Personnel and appointments: assembly approved employee‑waiver requests allowing relatives to be employed under borough supervision (Aaron Peters; Sherry Tibbetts for a seasonal port position) and reappointed George Wilson Jr. and Pamela Maldonado to the board of ethics.
Community grant/donation: the assembly considered a $10,000 donation request to the 'Net Your Problem' recycling initiative, amended the borough contribution to $5,000, and approved that amount; Courtney confirmed the organization now has nonprofit status and the program will be funded by multiple partners.
Votes & procedure: Most actions were carried by voice vote; where abstentions or conflicts were discussed members followed the assembly's existing conflict/abstention practices. The clerk noted the ordinance introduction and several votes with no recorded roll‑call tallies in the packet.
What to expect next: The budget ordinance will return for additional readings on April 15 (special meeting in South Naknek) and May 4 (third reading and adoption). The manager will return with drafts and staff follow‑up on senior exemption rollover options and procurement policy updates.
