Bethel Census Area public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The primary item of new business is a proposal by Farah Sears regarding changes to B.M.C. 04.16.430 (H).

• Proposed changes to B.M.C. 04.16.430 (H)

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 26, 2022, was not held because a quorum was not reached. No official business was conducted.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and the municipal code for purchasing. The body is also considering a new Finance Director appointment and several grant-related funding items.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 22-22(e) to amend the FY 2023 Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-38 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 4.20, Purchasing
• AM 22-34: Issue four checks totaling $27,500 for Community Action Grant (CAG) awardees
• AM 22-36: Submit FY 2024 Rural Transit Grant application with $156,164 local cash match
• AM 22-37: Hire Xavier Mason as Finance Director at a salary of $130,000 per year

The City Council voted against hiring Xavier Mason as Finance Director. Other actions included adopting a budget amendment, updating purchasing codes, and authorizing litigation against delinquent taxpayers.

• Denied appointment of Xavier Mason as Finance Director (3-3)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 22-22(e) to amend FY 2023 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-38 amending purchasing codes for amounts between $20,000 and $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved $27,500 in checks for Year 5, Quarter 4 Community Action Grant awardees (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Rural Transit Grant application with $166,949 local match and $952,221 total request (7-0)
• Approved appointment and re-appointment of committee and commission members (7-0)
• Approved 2023 regular City Council meeting dates (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to file superior court litigation against delinquent taxpayers (7-0)

Board Of Ethics

The City of Bethel Board of Ethics is meeting to address a specific ethics complaint. The board will review the hearing record for complaint number EC 22-01.

• Hearing record for City of Bethel Ethics Complaint No. EC 22-01

The Board of Ethics adopted findings that Grants Manager John Sargent committed technical violations of disclosure requirements regarding outside employment and financial interests in grants. The Board concluded there were no substantive violations of the City of Bethel Code of Ethics.

• Adopted ALJ findings that John Sargent committed technical disclosure violations of BMC 2.05.070 and BMC 2.05.050(C)
• Found no substantive conflict of interest or improper influence regarding grants to Bethel Evangelical Covenant Church
• Rejected allegations concerning sales tax and business licensing requirements
• Recommended that Administration take no disciplinary action against John Sargent
• Recommended Administration ensure check signers avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest
• Recommended Administration provide annual conflict of interest reporting for employees
• Recommended Administration provide regular training on BMC conflict of interest provisions

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 28, 2022, was not held because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, was cancelled. All agenda items have been postponed until the next regular meeting.

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

The Community Action Grant Committee is meeting to determine the amount of available funding and evaluate grant applications. The board will discuss and score received responses and review the application process.

• Review of available Community Action Grant (CAG) funding amount
• Scoring of grant applications and responses
• Review and revision of application forms and processes
• Update on previous award recipients and project final reports

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including municipal code amendments and the Bethel Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a proposed street sweeping policy for paved road owners.

• Amending BMC 08.12.020 and 08.12.030 regarding plastic bags and disposable food service ware
• Recommendation for Code Enforcer position
• Bethel Comprehensive Plan Update review and input
• Proposed street sweeping policy/municipal code for paved road owners
• Evaluation of 2022 committee goals, tasks, and priorities

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss the operational budget and feasibility study for the YK Fitness Center. The body is also reviewing trail development routes and the YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development.

• YK Fitness Center feasibility study and operational improvements
• Proposal to move YK Fitness Center budget from Enterprise Fund to General Fund
• Review of YK Fitness Center Fiscal Year 2022 expenditures and revenues
• Trail route prioritization for development
• YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a property lease for the University of Alaska Fairbanks and an amendment to the municipal code. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a $20,000 payment to the Bethel Community Services Foundation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-36: Lease of city property at 519 Mission Drive to University of Alaska Fairbanks
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-37: Creating new section 5.08.200 regarding application of state law
• Budget Ordinance 22-22(e): Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• AM 22-30: $20,000 check to Bethel Community Services Foundation for Qasgirmiut Dance Group
• IM 22-21: Five-year contract with Long Building Technologies, Inc. for police station server room AC repair

The City Council approved a $20,000 payment to the Bethel Community Services Foundation for the Qasgirmiut Dance Group. The council also adopted ordinances regarding city property disposal and the application of state law. A proposal to require bid summaries in monthly management reports was defeated.

• Approved AM 22-30 to issue $20,000 to Bethel Community Services Foundation for Qasgirmiut Dance Group (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-36 to lease city property at 519 Mission Drive to University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-37 creating Bethel Municipal Code Section 5.08.200 regarding Application of State Law (7-0)
• Denied AM 22-31 requiring a summary statement of bids and quotes in monthly management reports (3-4)
• Approved five-year contract with Long Building Technologies, Inc. for police station server room AC repair and maintenance (via consent agenda)
• Introduced Budget Ordinance 22-22(e) to amend FY 2023 Budget (via consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-38 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 4.20 regarding Purchasing (via consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the municipal code on conflicts of interest. The body will also consider ordinances for the disposal of city property and the application of state law.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-35: Amending Bethel Municipal Code Section 2.05.150, Conflicts Of Interest
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-36: Lease agreement for city property at 519 Mission Drive to University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-37: Creating new Section 5.08.200, Application Of State Law
• AM 22-29: Cancellation of regular City Council meetings on November 22nd and December 27th
• Executive Session regarding union negotiations

The City Council approved Ordinance 22-35 regarding conflicts of interest and canceled two upcoming regular meetings. The council also introduced ordinances to lease city property to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and create a new section for the application of state law.

• Approved Ordinance 22-35 amending conflicts of interest code (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-36 to lease city property at 519 Mission Drive to University of Alaska Fairbanks (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-37 creating new section 5.08.200 for application of state law (7-0)
• Adopted AM 22-29 to cancel regular meetings on November 22nd and December 27th (7-0)
• Approved consent and regular agendas (7-0)
• Entered executive session for union negotiations (7-0)

Finance Committee

The City of Bethel Finance Committee will meet to discuss two specific sections of the municipal code. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes from August and September 2022.

• Discussion of B.M.C. 04.16.420
• Discussion of B.M.C. 04.16.430

The Finance Committee met on October 24, 2022, and discussed two city code sections (BMC 04.16.420 and 04.16.430) but took no votes on them. The meeting was largely procedural, with members praising the quality of discussion.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 08/22/2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 09/26/2022 (4-0)
• Discussed BMC 04.16.420 - no motion made
• Discussed BMC 04.16.430 - no motion made
• Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new and unfinished business regarding municipal codes. The body will review a proposal for a street sweeping policy and continue discussions on disposable food service ware.

• Proposed street sweeping policy requiring owners of paved roads to follow a sweeping policy
• Amending BMC 08.12.020 and 08.12.030 regarding plastic bags and disposable food service ware
• Recommendation for a Code Enforcer position
• Bethel Comprehensive Plan Update review and input
• Evaluation of 2022 committee goals, tasks, and priorities

Port Commission

The Port Commission is meeting to discuss a rate increase and park development at the Small Boat Harbor. The body will also review a new port grader and matters regarding Donlin Gold.

• Rate change (increase)
• Park development at Small Boat Harbor and funding options
• New port grader
• Donlin Gold

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct internal elections for leadership positions. The body will also appoint council representatives to various city committees and commissions.

• Election of the Mayor
• Election of the Vice-Mayor
• Appointment of representatives to the Planning Commission, Finance Committee, and Public Safety and Transportation Commission
• Appointment of representatives to the Port Commission and Public Works Committee
• Appointment of representatives to the Community Parks and Recreation Committee, Community Action Grant Committee, and Yuut Elitnaurviat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance. The applicant seeks to open a church in a residential zone.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit and Variance for a church at 5905 Nacaulleq Street in the Kasayuli Subdivision (Applicant: Stephen D. Holmes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 2023 budget amendment, a non-union employee compensation plan, and a sales tax amnesty program. The meeting also includes certifying the October 4, 2022, election results and swearing in new council members.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 22-22(d) to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-32 regarding pay grades and compensation for non-union employees
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-34 establishing a short-term sales tax and business licensing amnesty program
• AM 22-27: Issuance of $85,430 in Community Action Grant (CAG) awards
• AM 22-28: Contract for the Bethel Floodwater Detention Basin Construction Project

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee is reviewing the operational budget and funding for the YK Fitness Center. The body is also discussing trail development and the implementation of specific city ordinances.

• YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development
• YK Fitness Center Phase II feasibility study and revenue streams
• Request for Proposal for YK Fitness Center operations and recreational services
• Review of YK Fitness Center operational budget change from Enterprise Fund to General Fund
• Implementation of Ordinance 22-28 regarding 'Pay What You Can'

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances regarding the FY 2023 budget, employee compensation, and fitness center fees. The meeting also includes the introduction of a short-term sales tax amnesty program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-28: YK Fitness Center fees and "Pay What You Can" policy
• Public hearings on Budget Ordinances 22-22(b) and 22-22(c) to amend the FY 2023 budget
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-32: Pay grade, job titles, and compensation for non-union employees
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-33: Replacing annual and sick leave with Paid Time Off
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-34: Short-term amnesty program for delinquent sales taxes and business licenses

Finance Committee

The City of Bethel Finance Committee will meet to discuss potential changes to B.M.C. 4.16.420 and B.M.C. 4.16.430. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new committee member.

• Discussion of changes to B.M.C. 4.16.420
• Discussion of changes to B.M.C. 4.16.430
• Introduction of new Finance Committee member

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

The Community Action Grant Committee is meeting to determine available funding and evaluate grant applications. The board will review and score applications and discuss updates to program forms and processes.

• Review and scoring of grant applications
• Determination of available CAG funding amount
• Review and revision of CAG Program applications and forms
• Updates on previous award recipients and funded projects

Port Commission

The Port Commission is meeting to discuss a rate increase under new business. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 15, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of rate increase

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

The Community Action Grant Committee is meeting to determine available funding and evaluate grant applications. Members will score responses and review the application process and previous award recipients.

• Review and scoring of grant applications
• Determination of available CAG funding amount
• Review of previous award recipients and final reports
• Revision of application forms and processes

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning change for a property on Hoffman Road, personnel code amendments, and the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The body will also consider new ordinances regarding employee compensation and fitness center fees.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-30: General Use Zoning for .46-acre property at 115 Hoffman Road
• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 22-22(b): Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Ordinance 22-28: Adopting fees and a "Pay What You Can" policy for YK Fitness Center
• Resolution 22-10: Supporting Bethel Taxiway, Apron, Fencing Improvements, and Service Road Project
• AM 22-26: Confirming the hiring of Leonard "Peter" Hicks as Chief of Police

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee is discussing the development of the YKHC/KUC Boardwalk and Phase II of the YK Fitness Center. The body is also reviewing a City Council-referred ordinance regarding fees and a 'pay what you can' policy for the fitness center.

• Ordinance 22-28: Establishing fees, rates, and a pay what you can policy for YK Fitness Center
• YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development
• YK Fitness Center Phase II feasibility study and revenue streams
• Review of 2022 4th of July Celebration for 2023 funding recommendations
• Trail route prioritization for development

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and a ballot proposition for an alcohol local option petition. The body will also consider zoning changes for properties on Bia Road and Hoffman Road.

• Public hearing on Budget Ordinance 21-26(m) to amend the FY 2022 budget
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-26 regarding an alcohol local option ballot proposition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-27 for zoning at 2000 Bia Road (2.32 acres)
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-30 for zoning at 115 Hoffman Road (0.46 acres)
• Proposed contract for a hydrographic survey of the Kuskokwim River and Small Boat Harbor

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including amendments to city codes regarding plastic bags and disposable food service ware. The body will also review the Bethel Comprehensive Plan update and the recommendation for a Code Enforcer position.

• Amending BMC 08.12.020 and 08.12.030 regarding plastic bags and disposable food service ware
• Recommendation for Code Enforcer position
• Evaluation of 2022 committee goals, tasks, and priorities
• Bethel Comprehensive Plan Update review and input

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, an alcohol local option ballot proposition, and a zoning change. The body will also consider new fees for the YK Fitness Center and the disposal of seven heavy duty trucks.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26(m) to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-26 regarding an alcohol local option ballot proposition for October 4, 2022
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-27 to adopt a General Use zoning designation for 2.32 acres at 2000 Bia Road
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-28 adopting fees and a "Pay What You Can" policy for the YK Fitness Center
• Resolution 22-09 for the public outcry auction of seven heavy duty trucks valued at over $5,000 each

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee is discussing the YK Fitness Center's feasibility study, budget reconciliation, and operational requests for proposal. The body is also reviewing trail development routes and the 2022 4th of July celebration.

• YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development
• YK Fitness Center Phase II feasibility study and revenue streams
• Fiscal Year 2023 operating and capital improvement budgets
• Review of art contest submissions for kids vote ballot
• Trail route prioritization for development

City Council

The City Council is conducting public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The body is also considering ordinances regarding an alcohol local option ballot proposition and a zoning change for a property on Bia Road.

• Public Hearing: Budget Ordinance 22-25 (FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget)
• Public Hearing: Budget Ordinance 22-22(a) (FY2023 Budget Amendment)
• Ordinance 22-26: Ballot proposition for Alcohol Local Option Petition
• Ordinance 22-27: General Use Zoning for 2.32-acre property at 2000 Bia Road
• Resolution 22-07: Request for FMCSA variance for Commercial Driver’s License requirements in Bethel

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings on two budget ordinances. These include the Capital Improvement Plan Budget and amendments to the general Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 22-25: Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget
• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 22-22(a): Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget and the Bethel Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also consider amendments to the Bethel Municipal Code regarding plastic bags, disposable food service ware, and piped water service line ownership.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget
• Proposed amendments to BMC 08.12.020 and 08.12.030 regarding plastic bags and disposable food service ware
• Discussion on Bethel Municipal Code amendments regarding piped water service line ownership
• Bethel Comprehensive Plan Update review and input
• Recommendation for Code Enforcer position

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding sales tax exemptions, a ballot proposition on mask mandates, and amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The body will also consider funding for community grants and the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-23: Amending Bethel Municipal Code 4.16.160 Sales Tax Exemptions And Limitations
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-24: Ballot Proposition on Bethel Municipal Code 8.06.010 Mask Mandates
• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26(l): Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• AM 22-19: Issue checks totaling $28,500 to Year 5, Quarter 2 Community Action Grant (CAG) awardees
• Introduction of Budget Ordinance 22-25: Establishing the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget

Community Parks and Recreation Committee

The Community Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding fitness center operations and land conveyance. The body will review the YK Fitness Center's budget and feasibility study for Phase II. Members will also discuss the conveyance of Pinky's Park land to ONC.

• YKHC/KUC Boardwalk Development
• Phase II of the YK Fitness Center feasibility study and revenue streams
• Conveyance of Pinky's Park land to ONC
• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
• Art Contest for Big Dipper Field Sign

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct regular business and address new items. The primary focus is the introduction of a budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year's capital improvements.

• Introduction of Budget Ordinance 22-25: Establishing The Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding sales tax exemptions for transportation. The body will also consider a ballot proposition on mask mandates and an amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-23: Amending Bethel Municipal Code 4.16.160 Sales Tax Exemptions And Limitations, Subsection Y, Transportation
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-24: Ballot Proposition regarding Bethel Municipal Code 8.06.010 Mask Mandates
• Introduction of Budget Ordinance 21-26(l): Amending the City of Bethel Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• IM 22-12: Presentation of Water & Sewer Services Expenditures Compared to Budget (July 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review new business items regarding city codes. The discussion will focus on business licenses and sales tax compliance.

• Business Licenses - B.M.C. 5.04
• Sales Tax Compliance – B.M.C. 4.16

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

The Community Action Grant Committee is meeting to determine available funding and evaluate grant applications. Members will review, discuss, and score responses received from applicants.

• Determination of available CAG funding
• Scoring of grant applications and responses
• Review and revision of application forms and processes
• Update on previous award recipients and final reports

Community Action Grant Technical Review Board

The Community Action Grant Committee is meeting to determine available funding and evaluate grant applications. The board will score responses and may question applicants in attendance.

• Review of available Community Action Grant (CAG) funding
• Scoring of grant applications and responses
• Review and revision of application forms and processes
• Update on previous award recipients and project final reports

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the FY2023 operating budget and multiple property disposal and lease agreements. The body will also discuss the Bethel Comprehensive Plan 2045 Update and a public health emergency regarding water treatment staffing.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-22: Adopting The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-21: Property Acquisition Deed Transfer for Bethel Conference Of Churches at 105 Ptarmigan
• Resolution 22-06: Application for State Revolving Fund Loan to retire USDA-RD Sewer Lagoon Jetty Project Loan
• AM 22-17: Contract with Wilson Albers for benefits management and human resources services through May 24, 2025
• IM 22-11: Determination of a public health emergency regarding the ability to fill three Water Treatment Operator Level 1 positions

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The body will review and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2022 budget, non-union employee compensation, and ATV operation rules. The body will also introduce ordinances regarding the FY2023 operating budget, sales tax exemptions, and two property acquisitions.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26 (k) amending the FY2022 Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-19 regarding pay grades and compensation for non-union employees
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-02 regarding ATV operation on public roadways
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-22 adopting the FY2023 Operating Budget
• Introduction of Ordinances 22-20 and 22-21 for property acquisitions at Lot 6A2, Block 1 and 105 Ptarmigan

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The primary purpose is to review and potentially amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the re-acquisition of the Kilbuck School site, changes to planning appeals, and zoning for the Kasayuli Subdivision. The body will also discuss amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and a new compensation plan for non-union employees.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-13: Re-acquiring the Kilbuck School site
• Public hearing on Ordinance 22-18: Zoning designations for Kasayuli Subdivision
• Public hearing on Budget Ordinance 21-26 (j): Amending the FY 2022 Budget
• Ordinance 22-19: Establishing pay grades and compensation for non-union employees
• AM 22-15: Authorization to contract a labor negotiator for collective bargaining

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The primary purpose is to review and potentially amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The body will review and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The body will review and potentially amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2022 budget, city fees and charges, and ATV operation rules. The body will also introduce several ordinances concerning city property leases and zoning for the Kasayuli Subdivision.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-02: ATV operation on public roadways
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-12: Amending and adopting city fees and charges
• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26 (I): Amending FY 2022 Budget
• Ordinance 22-18: Zoning designations for Kasayuli Subdivision
• Ordinance 22-13: Re-acquiring the Kilbuck School Site property

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the appointment of a new Finance Director and the CivicPlus website. The committee will also review annual training for committee and commission members.

• Discussion of new Finance Director
• Discussion of CivicPlus Website
• Annual training for Committee and Commission

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The body will review and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council is holding a special budget meeting. The body will review and consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review/Amendment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on code adoption and property disposal to the Orutsararmiut Native Council. The body is also considering ordinances to prohibit marijuana establishments and update city fees and the fiscal year 2022 budget.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21-45 regarding property disposal to Orutsararmiut Native Council
• Ordinance 22-11 to prohibit the operation of marijuana establishments in the city
• Resolution 22-04 protesting a retail marijuana license for Good Vibes LLC at 323 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway
• Resolution 22-05 protesting a restaurant eating place license for Uncommon Pizza at 401 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway
• AM 22-12 to authorize checks up to $38,820 for Year 5, Quarter 1 Community Action Grant awardees

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the operation of ATVs on public roadways and the extension of several emergency declarations. The body will also review business license applications for a marijuana store and a restaurant.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-02: Amending rules for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on public roadways
• Public Hearing of Emergency Ordinance 22-10: Extending multiple emergency declarations
• Administrative Review of Good Vibes LLC retail marijuana store application (323 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway)
• Administrative Review of UCP49 LLC restaurant application for UnCommon Pizza (401 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway)
• Introduction of the Bethel Comprehensive Plan 2045

Port Commission

The Port Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific new business or decision items.

• Approval of February 28, 2022 special meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Budget Ordinance 21-26(h) to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The meeting also includes a review of water and sewer expenditures and an executive session for the City Attorney's annual evaluation.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26(h): Amending The City Of Bethel Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• IM 22-05: Water & Sewer Services Expenditures report (July 1, 2021 To February 28, 2022)
• Proclamation for Brain Injury Awareness Month
• Executive Session: City Attorney Annual Evaluation

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 21-26 (g) to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and introducing a further budget amendment, Ordinance 21-26(h). The body will also consider a resolution regarding indoor mask-wearing during high COVID-19 transmission rates.

• Public Hearing of Ordinance 21-26 (g): Amending the City of Bethel Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Introduction of Budget Ordinance 21-26(h): Amending the City of Bethel Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Resolution 22-03: Recommending masks be worn in indoor public places during high COVID-19 transmission
• AM 22-07: Authorization to execute a professional services agreement for public relations services
• AM 22-06: Appointment of committee and commission members for three-year terms

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several emergency ordinances regarding COVID-19 mask mandates, travel testing, and a declaration of emergency. The body will also discuss budget amendments and regulations for all-terrain vehicles on public roads.

• Public Hearing of Emergency Ordinance 22-06: Mask mandates in indoor and indoor-adjacent spaces
• Public Hearing of Emergency Ordinance 22-07: Temporary suspension of water shutoffs for non-payment
• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26(f): Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 22-02: Governing ATV operation on public roadways
• AM 22-05: E-911 Managed Services Agreement

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a temporary exemption to the city's mask mandate. This exemption would apply specifically to varsity players during game play at the Donlin Gold Basketball Tournament.

• Resolution 22-01: Temporary mask mandate exemption for varsity players at the January 20-January 22 Donlin Gold Basketball Tournament

City Council

The City Council is conducting public hearings on ordinances regarding committee composition, public comment expansion, and the FY2022 budget for the Municipal Dock. The body will also consider repealing a COVID-19 vaccination policy and introducing new personnel policy reviews.

• Public Hearing of Budget Ordinance 21-26(e): Amending FY2022 Budget for Administration-Community Services-Planning Department-Municipal Dock
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 21-55: Amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 regarding committee and commission composition
• Public Hearing of Ordinance 21-61: Amending Municipal Code 2.04 to expand public comment opportunities
• AM 22-02: Proposal to repeal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy #51-20 and reinstate Policy #51-19 with testing exemptions
• Introduction of Ordinance 22-01: Amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 regarding personnel policies