Trapper Creek Community Council Minutes

September 17^th, 2026

1. Call to order 6:31 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Determination of quorum, yes, 4 members present
4. Board members present: Tom Amalfitano, Stephen Strong Jr., Jeff Spotts, Jessica Guthert, Mike Volin-via phone
5. Others in attendance: Senator Kevin McCabe, Ryan Sheldon, George Faerber, and Kyle Jensen. Via phone: Wade Linedecker, Georger Rauscher, Peter Bauer, and Sandra Loomis.
6. Approval of September agenda: Jeff motions, Steve 2nds, all agree, motion accepted
7. August minutes read, Jeff motions, Steve 2nds, all agree, motion accepted
8. Borough report- none
9. Treasurer report- Reimbursement for Steve issued. Bottom line total- $7954.27. Jeff motions, Jessica 2nds, all agree, motion accepted
10. Community reports:
    1. Water- none
    1. Volunteer fire department- none
    1. CERT- no reports. Reminder of upcoming training in October at the senior center at the Y.
    1. Youth council- none
11. Current mail/correspondence- Steve Strong Jr received spam mail for payments not due. Email received from DNR for 17 mile creek proposal for recreation. Main purpose unsure at the time. Map of the area attached, posted on council website. Public hearing set for October 7^th at 8:30 a.m. Comments end September 18^th.
12. Public Forum-
    1. Peter Bauer: Enjoyed the council’s previous meeting, looking forward to representing if voted into the Senate.
    1. Sandra Loomis: Answered questions about Petersville Road issues, problems fixed
    1. Ryan Sheldon: Appreciates support, talks about the geographic area that Senate seat district O represents. Mike questions Ryan what his number one priority would be if elected. Ryan answers saying suppression of energy costs, and natural gas issues
    1. George Rauscher: Senate and House had joint meeting, one more is schedule around October 7^th. Talks abouts gas issues, production costs, MEA contract ends September 29^th. Had interviews with gas producers (Hilcorp, Chugiak).
    1. Kevin McCabe: Explains how rank choice voting works. Open discussion on gas line issues, environmental issues, education funding. Steve questions about Bradley and Susitna River roads, Kevin says a letter to D.O.T. needs to be written and submitted. They are state roads, not borough.
    1. George Faerner: proposal for hunters who are disabled or aged out to be able to hire hunters sent to ADF&G, proposal denied- up to legislature- McCabe will look into the issue.
    1. Wade Linedecker: Maintenance Borough Supervisor, talks about Bradley and Susitna River roads- needs more topping and proper grading.
13. Unfinished Business: Motion needed for bank authorization user changes. Removal of Jason Kresge (no longer part of the council) add Michael Volin, and retain Stephen Strong Jr. for bank authorization users. Jeff motions, Steve 2nds, all agree, motion accepted.
14. New business: none
15. Jeff motions to adjourn, Steve 2nds, all agree. Meeting Adjourned 7:34 p.m.

Next Regular meeting Thursday October 15^th, 2026 6:30 p.m.

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    Michael Volin, Chairman                                                          Jessica Guthert, Secretary

Trapper Creek Community Council
Agenda
General Meeting
6:30PM Thursday September 17, 2026

Trapper Creek Community Center Mile Post 115.2 George Parks Highway.
Turn onto E Trapper Creek Park Circle
PO Box 13021 Trapper Creek AK 99683
Telephone Conference (907)-373-2663 Enter Code: 991090#

I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Determination of Quorum
IV. Board Members in Attendance
V. Others in Attendance
VI. Approval of September Agenda
VII. Minutes of the Regular August Meeting
VIII. Borough Assembly Report (if current Representative has reached out)
IX. Treasurer Report
X. Community Reports
A. TCCSA Water Committee
B. Trapper Creek Volunteer Fire Department
C. CERT Team
D. Youth Council Liaison
XI. Correspondence/Current Mail
XII. Public Forum
District 30 Representative Kevin McCabe to speak about current issues and address Rank Choice Voting
Seventeen Mile Creek Proposal
XIII. Unfinished Business
XIV. New Business
XV. Meeting Adjourned:

Date of Next Regular Meeting: 6:30PM Thursday, October 15, 2026

__________ ____________ __
Michael Volin, Chairman Date Jessica Guthert, Secretary Date

Trapper Creek Community Council
Minutes
August 20th 2026

1. Call to order 6:37pm
2. Pledge of allegiance
3. Determination of quorum, yes, 6 members present
4. Board members in attendance: Mike Volin, Stephen Strong Jr., Dave Rittenburg, Tom Amalfitano, Jessica Guthert, and Jason Kresge.
5. Others in attendance: Peter Bauer and Sandra Loomis. Pete Ballard, George Rauscher, and Paul Clark via telephone.
6. Approval of August agenda
7. Minutes of July regular meeting read. Jason motions in acceptance, Tom 2nds. Motion accepted.
8. Borough report: none
9. Treasurer report: Bottom line is $8105.26. Dave motions, Jason 2nds. Motion accepted.
10. Community report:
    A. Water-none
    B. Volunteer Fire Department-none
    C. CERT- nothing to report. Reminder of training in October. Fliers posted on Facebook and the Post Office.
    D. Youth Council-none
11. Current mail/correspondence: Email to council- Deadline for public comments for AIDEA property in Houston extended to September 14th 2026 at 5pm.
12. Public Forum:
    Sandra Loomis, candidate for House district 30, talks about life history, work background, and involvement in the community. Expresses concern for education funding and the current legislation.
    Peter Bauer, candidate for Senate District O, also shares his life and work history. Campaigning with Sandra Loomis. Council received cards and fliers with their contact information. Will be posted on council website.
    Paul Clark, long range planner with MATSU Valley, shared a presentation of the watershed initiative. Presentation available on borough website through January of 2027.
    George Rauscher, current Senator for district O, talks about the takeaway from the joint house and senate meeting held in Anchorage. Shortage of natural gas in the rail belt. Possibility of borrowing from MEA. Discusses previous and upcoming bills.
    Main takeaway of the evening is the concern of data centers in Alaska.
13. Unfinished business: none
14. New business: Discussion for new signers for bank authorization with Matanuska Valley Federal Union for the council’s bank account. Need to remove Jason Kresge and add Mike Volin to the account.
    Community center will be getting a new modem for the internet. Discussed the possibility of getting Starlink.
15. Jessica motions to adjourn, Tom 2nds, all agree. Meeting adjourned at 7:58pm. Next regular meeting Thursday September 17th, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Micheal Volin, Chairman Jessica Guthert, Secretary

Trapper Creek Community Council
Minutes
July 29, 2026

1. Call to order 6:33pm
2. Pledge of allegiance
3. Determination of quorum, yes, 6 members present
4. Board members in attendance: Jason Kresge, Mike Volin, Jeff Spotts, Stephen Strong Jr.
   Tom Amalfitano and Dave Rittenburg via phone
5. Others in attendance: Jessica Guthert
6. Approval of July agenda
7. Minutes of the regular May meeting read
8. Borough report: none
9. Treasurer report: Steve reported all CAP funding has been dispersed. Bottom line is $8130.40. 
10. Community report:
    Water-none
    Volunteer fire department- none
    CERT team- 2 reports, 1. Information for CERT training, classes in October at the senior center, information available on website. 2. Fireweed festival requested a response for a person who had passed out. Up and talking by the time of response. No ambulance or service needed.
    Youth council- council was present at the fireweed festival. Sold sodas from their booth
11. Current mail/correspondence: public notice letter received regarding easement East of Scotty Lake. All information and map posted on the council website. Deadline for comments is August 22nd, 2026.
12. Public forum: Ryan Sheldon running for Senate phoned in. Gives appreciation for the community. Jason questions his views on data centers, trawling, PFD’s, etc. Ryan expresses being for the people and what they want.
13. Unfinished business: Bylaws amendment change has 13 signatures in approval, no contest. Board vote, all agree. Quorum determination is now 4 instead of 5 members. Bylaws will be signed by present board members.
    Mike reminds about reimbursement to Steve for a live feed camera in the amount of $149.99. Jeff motions, Mike 2nds.
14. New business: Jason announces resignation of Chairman seat. Will attend the August meeting as a regular member. Gives his thanks to the community for the previous 6 years of being voted for Chairman. The Board will appoint a new Chairman to serve until the next election. Jason also announces that Shawn had stepped down from secretary. As his final act as Chairman, appoints Jessica Guthert as acting secretary until the next election.
    Jeff nominates Mike for Chairman, who accepts. Board votes, all agreed.
15. Motion to adjourn, Tom motions, Jeff 2nds, all agree. 
    Next regular meeting Thursday, August 20th, 2026 6:30 pm

________ ________
Michael Volin Chairman Jessica Guthert Secretary

Trapper Creek Community Council
Agenda
General Meeting
6:30PM Wednesday August 20, 2026

Trapper Creek Community Center Mile Post 115.2 George Parks Highway.
Turn onto E Trapper Creek Park Circle
PO Box 13021 Trapper Creek AK 99683
Telephone Conference (907)-373-2663 Enter Code: 991090#

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Determination of Quorum
Board Members in Attendance
Others in Attendance
Approval of August Agenda
Minutes of the Regular May Meeting
Borough Assembly Report (if current Representative has reached out)
Treasurer Report
Community Reports
TCCSA Water Committee
Trapper Creek Volunteer Fire Department
CERT Team
D. Youth Council Liaison
Correspondence/Current Mail
Public Forum
Unfinished Business
New Business
Assign Authorized Bank Users
Meeting Adjourned:

Date of Next Regular Meeting: 6:30PM Thursday, September 17, 2026

__________ ____________ __
Michael Volin, Chairman Date Jessica Guthert, Secretary Date

Trapper Creek Community Council Members

Michael Volin (570) 441-0944 trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Chairman

Thomas Amalfitano (973) 271-0791 trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Vice Chair

Jessica Guthert (907) 371-9796 Trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Secretary

Stephen Strong jr. (907) 214-1204 trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Treasurer

Jeff Spotts (907) 521-8537 trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Board Member

David Ritenburg (907) 320-7669 trappercreek2010@gmail.com
Board Member