Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, August 04, 2025 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, July 21, 2025

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

  1. A.Liquor License Renewal - Bottle Shop

    The Bottle Shop has applied to renew their package store liquor license.  The Assembly may support or protest the application within 60 days of the date of notice of the application filing.

11.Report of Other Officers

  1. A.Petersburg Medical Center

    PMC CEO Hofstetter has provided a report on Medical Center activities.

  2. B.US Forest Service
    District Ranger Case will provide an update on Forest Service activities.

  3. C.Petersburg School District
    Petersburg School Superintendent Taylor will provide a report on school district activities.

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.August 4, 2025 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

  1. A.August 4, 2025 Manager’s Report

14.Unfinished Business

15.New Business

  1. A.Resolution #2025-17: A Resolution Urging Immediate Action for Effective Sea Otter Management to Restore Southeast Alaska’s Shellfish Commercial Fisheries and Subsistence Harvests

    If approved, Resolution #2025-17 would request immediate action by federal and state authorities to establish and expedite a comprehensive and adaptive sea otter management strategy in Southeast Alaska.

  2. B.Resolution #2025-18: A Resolution Addressing the Management of Nuisance Black Bears in the Petersburg Borough

    If approved, Resolution #2025-18 would authorize the Chief Kerr to  coordinate with ADF&G and Alaska Wildlife Troopers to carry out removal of nuisance bears.

  3. C.Resolution #2025-19: A Resolution Expressing Support for the Southeast Alaska Power Agency’s Southeast Alaska Delivery Resiliency (SEADR) Project and Application to the Alaska Energy Authority Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program

    If approved, Resolution #2025-19 would affirm the Borough’s support for SEAPA’s SEADR Project and its grant application, while urging state and federal agencies to prioritize funding for this key regional infrastructure effort.

16.Communications

  1. A.Correspondence Received Since July 17, 2025

  2. B.FEMA Shelter Training - August 15th and 16th

    Upcoming FEMA training opportunity information provided by Emergency Services Director Hankins.

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Assembly Member Comments

  2. B.Recognitions

  3. C.Marine Passenger Fee and Cruise Ship Rate Study from Ketchikan

    Member Valentine requested this discussion item.

18.Adjourn