Council Unanimously in Favor of Port Tariffs and Regulations, Despite Debate Over Rate Effects on Users
![With new members Adam Martinson and Doug Johnson sworn into office, the 2017 City Council poses together.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/City-Council-2017-1200x851.jpg)
Councilman Gerald Brown said that he understood why Sitnasuak would be in favor of this ordinance, and if passed without changes, it (the ordinance) could be seen as limiting other business in Nome’s waters. Ukallaysaaq Tom Okleasik said he wouldn’t characterize the situation like that and reiterated his view that this tariff ordinance would encourage investments in the local economy and boost onshore infrastructure.
Crowley Commissions First Barge of Its Size and Class To Be Built for Alaskan Waters by End of 2019
![New ATB to be constructed for Alaskan waters. Crowley expects it to begin deliveries in late 2019. Photo: Used with permission from Crowley Fuels (2018)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Crowley-Barge-1200x776.jpg)
Rocky Smith, the senior vice president with Crowley Fuels, says this 483-foot-long, articulated tug-barge (ATB), is the first of its kind in the company’s Alaska fleet. The barge will share its name with ASRC’s former chairman and current member of the corporation’s board of directors, Oliver Leavitt.
Nome City Council Approves Fuel Contracts, Project Bids, and New Emergency Services Technician
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The City of Nome will pay Crowley $3.37 per gallon for unleaded vehicle fuel and $2.95 for diesel, but Bonanza will provide equipment fuel and heating oil. Also, the City Council approved a resolution to employ Quinten Johnson as the emergency services technician.
Nome Man Among Four UAF Students to Win Crowley Fuel Scholarship
![Gabe Smith of Nome and others will receive $2,500 each to go towards their tuition costs. From left: Kendrick Hantala, Carlton Hantala, Keenan Sandersen and Gabriel Smith. Photo Credit: Crowley Fuel (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/UAF-Students-1200x943.jpg)
According to a statement from Crowley, Gabe Smith of Nome, Keenan Sanderson of Ketchikan, and twin brothers Carlton and Kendrick Hautala of Kwethluk will receive $2,500 to go towards their tuition costs.