Attached are the approved minutes from the August 20th general meeting, the signed September 17th agenda, and the draft minutes from September 17th general meeting.

Trapper Creek Community Council Minutes

September 17th, 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 7th at 8:30 a.m. Comments end September 18th.
  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 7th. Talks abouts gas issues, production costs, MEA contract ends September 29th. 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 15th, 2026 6:30 p.m.

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    Michael Volin, Chairman                                                          Jessica Guthert, Secretary