Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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When: Mar 2, 2026 12:00 PM Alaska
Topic:  3.2.2026 Assembly Meeting

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1.Call To Order/Roll Call

2.Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance

3.Approval of Minutes

1. A.The minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting will be included in the March 16, 2026 packet for approval.

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.Petersburg Medical Center
   Petersburg Medical Center PMC CEO Hofstetter will update the Assembly on Medical Center activities. A report from PMC is attached to this agenda item. 

2. B.Petersburg School District
   Petersburg School Superintendent Taylor will provide a report on school district activities.

3. C.US Forest Service
   District Ranger Case will provide an update on Forest Service activities.

4. D.BDO Audit Report

   Bikky Shrestha and George Barker will present the finding of the Borough's FY 2025 financial audit. A link to the report can be found here: petersburg_borough_financials_-_fy25.pdf

5. E.Emergency Operations Plans Update

   On February 11, 2026, the Public Safety Advisory Board reviewed the 2024 Katmai Solutions report on updating the Borough’s Emergency Operations Plans and supported Director Hankins’ plan to include the funding request in the FY 2027 Budget. The reports from Katmai Solutions are attached to this agenda item.

12.Mayor's Report

1. A.March 2, 2026 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

1. A.March 2, 2026 Manager’s Report

14.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance #2026-04:  An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Service Area 1 of the Petersburg Borough to Zone A Parcel of Borough Tideland Industrial (I-1) Within the Marine Industrial Overlay Zone Subdistrict - Third Reading

   If adopted, this ordinance shall amend the Service Area 1 Zoning Map to designate a Borough‑owned tideland parcel as Industrial (I‑1) within the Marine Industrial Overlay. The Planning Commission report, recommending approval of the rezone, is attached to this agenda item.

   Ordinance #2026-04 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.

15.New Business

1. A.Resolution #2026-03: Axon Agreement for Public Safety Equipment

   Chief Kerr requests approval of Resolution #2026-03 authorizing an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc for body-worn cameras, TASER 10 devices, in-car camera systems, digital evidence storage, training, and related software services in an amount not to exceed $378,897.58 over a ten-year term, with annual payments subject to appropriation.

   A memo from Chief Kerr is attached to this agenda item. 

2. B.Request for Direction on Wireless Communication Facility Regulation

   Director Cabrera requests direction from the Assembly on how it wishes to proceed with potential regulation of Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs). Staff is seeking guidance on the preferred path forward before additional research or development of potential ordinance language.

   A memo from Director Cabrera is attached to this agenda item.

16.Communications

1. A.Correspondence Received Since February 12, 2026

17.Assembly Discussion Items

1. A.Assembly Member Comments

2. B.Recognitions

18.Adjourn