Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, May 03, 2021 12:00 PM Via Zoom

1.Call To Order/Roll Call

2.Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance

3.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2020

   Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020

   Special Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

1. A.Public Hearing for Ordinance #2021-08:  An Ordinance to Reduce the Boundaries of Borough Service Area No. 1 by Removing Frederick Point East Subdivision, and to Direct that the Proposed Boundary Amendment be Submitted to the Voters Residing within the Service Area at the Regular Election to be Held on October 5, 2021, in Accordance with Borough Charter Section 14.03B(1)-(2)

   Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2021-08 should be given during this public hearing.  A copy of Ordinance #2021-08 may be found under agenda item 14D.

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

1. A.Inga's Galley Liquor License Renewal Application

   Inga's Galley has applied with the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office for a liquor license renewal.  The Assembly may support or protest the application.  A protest may not be arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable.

11.Report of Other Officers

1. A.Petersburg Medical Center Update

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

2. B.Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Report

   Fire Chief Stolpe will provide his quarterly report to the Assembly.

3. C.Borough Assembly Meeting Change to Zoom Format

   Clerk Thompson will provide a report to the Assembly regarding the transition to using a Zoom format for Assembly and other public meetings.

12.Mayor's Report

1. A.May 3, 2021 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

1. A.May 3, 2021 Manager's Report

14.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance #2021-05:  An Ordinance Adjusting the FY 2021 Budget for Known Changes - Third and Final Reading

   Ordinance #2021-05 adjusts the FY 2021 Borough budget to: transfer funds from the General Fund to the Property Development Fund; delegate funds to the purchase of a new E911 System; delegate funds to the Motor Pool Shop Alternate Modifications; delegate funds to the Southeast Storm Local Emergency Disaster Fund to repair the City Shop Culvert Failure; delegate funds to repair the Ira II Street sewer main; and accept grant funding for Testing and Vaccination expenses from the Department of Health and Social Services.  The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first and second readings (as amended in second reading).

   Public Works Director Cotta requests amendment of this supplemental budget to transfer from the Property Development Fund to the Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repairs Project $52,650 to cover the cost of Change Order No. 1 which will:

   1.  Use spray foam insulation in the roof and wall cavities of the shop to fill all voids and create an airtight insulation layer for our cold, wet climate.  $26,400

   2.  Correct framing deficiencies found during demolition to meet code.  $16,300

   3.  Correct plumbing deficiencies found during the design and construction phase of the project.  $6,750

   4.  Replace failed air line to center workbench.  $3,200

   Suggested motion:  to transfer $52,650 from the Property Development Fund to the Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repair Project.

2. B.Ordinance #2021-06:  An Ordinance Determining that Property Conveyed to the Borough in a Tax Foreclosure Proceeding Shall Not be Retained for a Public Purpose and Shall Hereafter be Sold - Third and Final Reading

   If adopted, Ordinance #2021-06 will determine that Parcel Number 03-213-040 on Kupreanof Island, acquired by the Borough in foreclosure proceedings, is not needed for public purposes and shall be sold by the Borough.

3. C.Ordinance #2021-07:  An Ordinance Determining that Property Conveyed to the Borough in a Tax Foreclosure Proceeding Shall Not be Retained for a Public Purpose and Shall Hereafter be Sold - Third and Final Reading

   If adopted, Ordinance #2021-07 will determine that Parcel Number 03-210-310 on Kupreanof Island, acquired by the Borough in foreclosure proceedings, is not needed for public purposes and shall be sold by the Borough.

4. D.Ordinance #2021-08:  An Ordinance to Reduce the Boundaries of Borough Service Area No. 1 by Removing Frederick Point East Subdivision, and to Direct that the Proposed Boundary Amendment be Submitted to the Voters Residing within the Service Area at the Regular Election to be Held on October 5, 2021, in Accordance with Borough Charter Section 14.03B(1)-(2) - Second Reading

   At the July 20, 2020 meeting, the Assembly requested an ordinance to bring the question of removing Frederick Point East Subdivision from Service Area No. 1 to the voters at the 2021 Municipal Election.  The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading.

15.New Business

1. A.Ordinance #2021-09:  An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022

   If adopted, Ordinance #2021-09 will set the Borough's FY 2022 Budget

2. B.Borough Comments to DNR's Preliminary Decision Regarding Petersburg Borough Municipal Land Selections ADL 108981 (Thomas Bay)

   The comment deadline for DNR's preliminary decision regarding Petersburg Borough's Municipal Land Selections is May 3, 2021.  Community and Economic Director Cabrera has drafted the attached response for the Assembly to approve or amend.

16.Communications

1. A.Correspondence Received Since April 15, 2021

17.Assembly Discussion Items

1. A.Seasonal Sales Tax

   Assembly Member Norheim requests a discussion about a seasonal sales tax.

2. B.Assembly Member and Mayor Term Limits

   Assembly Member Norheim requests a discussion on term limits for Assembly Members and Mayor.

3. C.Assembly Member Comments

4. D.Recognitions

18.Adjourn