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When: Nov 1, 2021 12:00 PM Alaska
Topic: November 1, 2021 Assembly Meeting
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PMC CEO Hofstetter will provide a report.
John Heberling PE, with D. Hittle and Associates will present the PMPL Rate Study to the Assembly.
The purpose of Ordinance #2021-15 is to 1) move the chapter into borough code; 2) amend or remove antiquated language; 3) delete duties that have historically not been performed by the local health officer; 4) delete the health officer's power to compel vaccinations, currently provided for in section 9.04.040; 5) add language to ensure that actions of the health officer under 9.04.020 (A) and (B) are taken only under the direction of either the borough manager or the borough assembly; 6) include a new section 9.04.040 that outlines the required substance of health officer directives, to ensure that directives are factually based, designed to be as least restrictive as possible, and are in the best interests of public health; and 7) provide a fine in the event of violation of a directive (new section 9.04.050).
In its second reading Ordinance #2021-15 was amended as follows: Amendment 1: Add the word "any" in section 9.04.020 so it now reads, "Screening of any person coming into the borough..." Add the word "any" to subsection A to read, "any persons entering the borough." Amendment 2: Section 9.04.030: Replace the word "make" with the word "provide" to now read, "The health officer shall provide reports to the borough assembly." Amendment 3: Section 9.04.040. Add the sentence,
"The health officer shall ensure that due process is provided to any person who is the subject of a health directive which orders the involuntary quarantine of that person, including reasonable notice of the directive, delivery of the evidence supporting the directive, and an opportunity to be heard in objection to the directive.”
Ordinance #2021-15 was unanimously approved as amended in its second reading.
Ordinance #2021-17, if adopted, will 1) add provisions to address concerns regarding bears accessing refuse containers located in residential neighborhoods, including establishment of a fine for noncompliance; 2) change collection of recyclables from once per week to once every two weeks; 3) add a section to address the disposal of vehicles; and 4) update collection and on-site disposal rates. Ordinance #2021-17 was unanimously approved in its second reading.
Assembly Member Meucci requested that a resolution be prepared in support of the "Senate Minority Proposed Southeast" map.
Utility Director Hagerman recommends that the Assembly approve the issuance of a Notice to Proceed to Gilkes Hydro for the Blind Slough Hydro Equipment Procurement contract, and further accepts an $89,795.08 increase based on a contractually agreed metals market adjustment to the contract. The total contract value for supply of specified project equipment would be adjusted to $2,092,191.08 and the equipment manufacture and supply would commence immediately.
The Assembly will adjourn to Executive Session to receive advice and information provided by the Borough Attorney concerning the remedies available to the Borough in regard to a sales tax delinquency.