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 Director Phone: Patty Murphy, Operations Manager Phone: E3 Environmental, LLC Rosetta Alcantra, President Phone:

Introductions Advisory Board Toksook Bay 1.Simeon Chakuchin 2.Paul Chimiugak 3.Pius Amimuk Tununak 1.Susie Walter 2.Karl Slats, Jr. 3.Harry Lincoln Nightmute 1.Mary Matthias 2.Edwin Tulik 3.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 Schedule Nelson Island Communities 2012 – 2013 Initial visit to communities Research and Data collection Draft plan development Winter Public meetings Refine information Form Advisory Group Develop Recommendations Spring 2014 Public meetings Finalize Plan Establish Project Implementation

Advisory Board Workshop Meeting in Bethel to Collaborate (December 2013)

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 port 2.Construct a community deep water port 3.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 Conservation Erosion Control Work Force Development and Employment Opportunities Public Safety and Access to Medical Resources Cultural Resource Protection Environmental 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 facilities Developing a consistent contact and communications system with community leaders and government entities Working collaboratively with Tribal, City, and Corporate entities Completing ANCSA Section 14(c) land claims in proposed infrastructure development locations Managing large infrastructure projects Securing 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

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