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Quyumta. Community Sustainability Report Meeting Nelson Island. Agenda. Introductions Project overview Review of information Advisory Board Recommendations Community Comment Sessions Next steps. Introductions. Introductions Advisory Board. Executive Summary. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Quyumta
Community Sustainability Report Meeting
Nelson Island
Agenda
Introductions
Project overview
Review of information
Advisory Board Recommendations
Community Comment Sessions
Next steps
Introductions
Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Tiffany Zulkosky, Executive DirectorPhone: 907.565.4211Email: [email protected]
Patty Murphy, Operations ManagerPhone: 907.565.4213Email: [email protected]
E3 Environmental, LLC
Rosetta Alcantra, PresidentPhone: 907.565.4200Email: [email protected]
IntroductionsAdvisory Board
Toksook Bay
1. Simeon Chakuchin
2. Paul Chimiugak3. Pius Amimuk
Tununak
1. Susie Walter2. Karl Slats, Jr.3. Harry Lincoln
Nightmute
1. Mary Matthias2. Edwin Tulik3. Timothy
Armstrong
Executive Summary
The goal of this project is to complete a long-term community strategic plan that will design public services and infrastructure in a manner that carries sustainable communities well into the future.
Project Overview
• Nuvista received funding from Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs to carry out the project.
• Focus:– Community sustainability– Community ownership of results– Develop a model that can be duplicated– Identify benefits, opportunities, and challenges
Project History
Research and Community Reconnaissance Community Outreach Meetings Prepare Initial Report Identify members of the Community Advisory Board Facilitate a multi-day workshop with Advisory Board Prepare a Revised Project Report Review the Revised Project Report through
Community Outreach Meetings
Project ScheduleNelson Island Communities
2012 – 2013Initial visit to communitiesResearch and Data collectionDraft plan development
Winter 2013-2014Public meetingsRefine informationForm Advisory GroupDevelop Recommendations
Spring 2014Public meetingsFinalize PlanEstablish ProjectImplementation
Advisory Board Workshop
• Meeting in Bethel to Collaborate (December 2013)
Advisory Board Workshop
Advisory Board Workshop
Collaborative Meeting in Bethel (December 2013) Reviewed initial information and provided input Reviewed maps and shared ideas Drafted input and ideas Developed priorities and recommendations Advisory Board Members helped communicate
information to communities
Top Priorities
The top three priorities (in order): 1. Build a community connector road that runs to a deep
water port2. Construct a community deep water port3. Improve water and sanitary wastewater facilities
A number of other important projects were identified and are also listed in this report.
Other Priorities
Other priorities identified (in no particular order):
Improve Energy Efficiency and ConservationErosion ControlWork Force Development and Employment OpportunitiesPublic Safety and Access to Medical ResourcesCultural Resource ProtectionEnvironmental Restoration and Solid Waste Management
Opportunities& Benefits
Reduced transportation costs Gravel resource development Improved availability of goods and materials Reduced cost of goods and materials Improved safety and medical care access Improved health and quality of life Jobs creation through local hire for
construction projects
Challenges
Securing funds for road, port, water, and sewer facilitiesDeveloping a consistent contact and communications
system with community leaders and government entitiesWorking collaboratively with Tribal, City, and Corporate
entitiesCompleting ANCSA Section 14(c) land claims in proposed
infrastructure development locationsManaging large infrastructure projectsSecuring training for project positions to facilitate local hire
Recommendations From Final Report
This summary reflects findings identified through Community Outreach and input of the Advisory Board:
• Good Gravel Resources on Nelson Island will make road and port building more economical.
• A good port connected to the communities by road will reduce the cost of material goods on the island.
• There is a strong desire to see improved water and sewer utilities on Nelson Island. This is a health and quality of life issue.
• A single, well-managed solid waste facility on the island connected by road would reduce costs and move dump sites away from the villages.
Moving forward…
Explore Administrative Vehicle for Planning and Oversight Identify Financial Resources Prepare Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact
Statement Improve Communication between Government Agencies
and Stakeholders Prepare a Request for Proposal for Construction Projects Obtain Project Permits Manage the Grant Administration Contract and Project Management
Quyana!
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