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Date of Meeting: February 11, 2026
Meeting Location: Council Building, Zoom
Website: chickalooncc.com
Email: info@chickalooncc.com
Prepared By: Joseph Phillips

 

Chickaloon Community Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared By: Joe Phillips
Date: February 11, 2026
Officers: Kalee Bowen (Vice-Chair), John J Vessey (Member at Large), Cindy Hotz (Treasurer), Joe Phillips (Secretary)
Zoom link ID: 816 8237 8937

I. Call to Order: 7:00 pm
II. Pledge of allegiance
III. Approval of Agenda as Posted 1st Janie, 2nd John
IV. Minutes from last meeting (11/12/2025): Read by Joe Phillips
V. Approval of Minutes: 1st Janie, 2nd John
VI. Announcements and guest Speakers

1.  Alaska Senator George Rausher gave an update from Juno. 
2. Chickaloon Tribal Police introduced their new program coordinator Jess Bently. Gave an update on the dispatch contract. It is still in the works but hopes it will be done in a couple weeks. Gave updates on crimes.
3. Elise Blocker with RESPEC gave a presentation about the Healthy Riparian Initiative. 
4. Spoke on OR 25-103 the building permit ordinance for residence outside of city limits.

VII. Reports and Correspondence:

VIII. Treasurer’s report: Read by Cindy Hotz

IX. Road Service Area (RSA) 31: Need a new volunteer for the area.

X. Community Assistance Program (CAP):

1. Cindy proposed we get a propane generator for the community building. After the recent power outages this winter it was highlighted that our emergency shelter needs to be better prepared in case of an emergency. It currently relies on council members or volunteers to venture out in the elements and set up the generator. Motion was made to send the proposed plan out to vote. 1st by Frankie 2nd by Janie All in favor of motion passed. 
2. Crime watch report: Nothing to report.

XI. Public Comment: Christine from the general store introduced herself.

XII. Old Business: 

1. Kalee gave an update on the website. The web designer now has access to begin work on fixing it. She has our priority list. 
2. Reviewed Log refinishing quotes. 
3. CERT training we have the required amount of people interested in CERT training to move forward with the program. 

XIII. New Business: 

1. Austin Bowen gave an update on the proposed fire department restructuring. 
2. We need a volunteer to repair the flag pole. Amanda said she may be able to help if we need equipment.

XIII. Agenda Items for Next Meeting (3/11/2026) None.
XIV. Meeting adjourned: 1st by Janie, 2nd by Nancy at 8:32 pm

Attendees:  Amanda Dial, Nancy Calhoun, Austin Bowen, John Vessey, Janie Vessey, Cia Vessey, Deven Stearlow, Jess Bently, Elisa Blocker, Angye Leavitl, Christine Rodneck, Frankie Barlow  

 

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Status: Approved

President:

Secretary:

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