Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, October 04, 2021 12:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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1.Call To Order/Roll Call

2.Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance

3.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes September 20, 2021

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

6.Bid Awards

7.Persons to be Heard Related to Agenda
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.

8.Persons to be Heard Unrelated to Agenda
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.

9.Boards, Commission and Committee Reports

10.Consent Agenda

11.Report of Other Officers

  1. A.SEAPA Update

    Utility Director Hagerman and Assembly/SEAPA Board Member Lynn will provide an update on SEAPA activities.

  2. B.Petersburg Medical Center Update

    PMC CEO Hofstetter will provide an update on the Medical Center.

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.October 4, 2021 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

  1. A.October 4, 2021 Manager's Report

14.Unfinished Business

  1. A.Ordinance #2021-16:  An Ordinance Amending Chapters 9.16, 14.04, 14.08, 14.12, and 14.16 of the Municipal Code to Authorize Creation and Recording of a Lien in Favor of the Borough in Order to Secure Payment of Delinquent Fees, Costs and Expenses - Third and Final Reading

    If adopted, Ordinance #2021-16 will authorize the Borough to place liens on real property to secure past due utility fees, costs incurred by the municipality in the abatement of an unsafe or dangerous building, and other fees and charges provided for by ordinance.  Ordinance #2021-16 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.

15.New Business

  1. A.Ordinance #2021-15:  An Ordinance Updating Chapter 9.04 of the Municipal Code, Entitled "Disease Control", to Update Language and Reflect Borough Incorporation - First Reading

    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).

  2. B.Ordinance #2021-17:  An Ordinance Updating Various Provisions of Chapter 14.12 of the Municipal Code, Entitled "Sanitation"

    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.

  3. C.Airport COVID Testing Contract Extension

    The State of Alaska is requesting an extension of the Airport COVID Testing contract for an additional $1,222,750.00 for services performed October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

  4. D.Approval of Letter to the Petersburg Ranger District Regarding Improvements to Raven's Roost Trail & Cabin

    The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board requests the Assembly join them in a letter drafted to the Petersburg Ranger District expressing thanks for the improvements to the Raven's Roost Trail and Cabin.

  5. E.Approval of Election Officials

    Clerk Thompson requests approval of the following Borough residents to serve as Election Officials during the Municipal Election on October 5, 2021:

    Liz Bacom

    Tim Chittenden

    Sue Flint

    Janice Kvernvik

16.Communications

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Transboundary Salmon Rivers

    Assembly Member Meucci requested this discussion item.  The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission and Salmon Beyond Borders request the Assembly sign on to their "The Rivers That Feed Us" Resolution.

  2. B.Assembly Member Comments

  3. C.Recognitions

18.Adjourn