When: June 16, 2025 06:00 PM Alaska
Topic: 6.16.2025 Regular Assembly Meeting
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If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-06 will amend Section 4.28.130 of the Municipal Code to limit the sales tax exemption to low-income seniors and directing that the proposed amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the Borough. Ordinance #2025-06 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-07 will update the Electric Utility Code and increase customer charges and electric rates.
Ordinance #2025-07 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-08 will increase water rates per the rate schedule in the attached table. An annual rate review indicates that these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
Ordinance #2025-08 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-09 will increase sewer collection rates over the next five years. An annual rate review of the utility indicates these increases are needed to keep up with increased costs to the Borough.
Ordinance #2025-09 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.
If adopted in three readings, Ordinance #2025-10 will add "Section N – Marine Passenger Ship Refuse" to allow for fees for providing sanitation services to marine passenger ships.
Ordinance #2025-10 was unanimously approved in its first and second readings.
At the direction of the Assembly, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 13, 2025 regarding the proposed rezone and recommends the Assembly rezone the parcel prior to a public auction. If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-11 will rezone Parcel ID #01-014-010 located at 1016 Sandy Beach Road from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential.
If approved in three readings this supplemental budget would make three changes to the Property Development Fund.
1. Add $50,000 to provide utility connection stubs to the property lines of Borough lots being proposed to sell in the future.
2. Remove $15,000 of expenses for a Public Works Survey that was completed underbudget in FY25.
3. Add $9,300 to use as a local match for a grant application being administered by Alaska Municipal League for a Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.
If approved, this resolution will authorize a Special Use Permit for John and Miriam Swanson for an approximately 650 square foot portion of the Ramona Street right-of-way, as a driveway to access their home located at 1400 North Nordic. The Planning Commission reviewed the application at the November 23, 2024 meeting and recommend that the Assembly approve the application.
Director Hankins requests that a rental agreement between the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Borough be approved for purposes of establishing proof of residence for the Volunteer's local post office box.
Manager Giesbrecht and Public Works Director Cotta request approval to hire Aaron Marohl (the Borough's current Assistant Public Works Director) for the position of Public Works Director beginning July 30, 2025 at an annual base salary of $103,000.