Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, August 09, 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 July 19, 2021

   The July 19, 2021 meeting minutes were unanimously approved as submitted.

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

1. A.Ordinance #2021-12: An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Electric Utility Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $7.8 Million to Finance the Blind Slough Hydroelectric Refurbishment Project and the Scow Bay Standby Generation Project and Directing That This Matter be Submitted to the Voters for  Consideration at the Next Regular Election to be Held on October 5, 2021 - Public Hearing

   Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2021-12 should be given during this public hearing.  A copy of Ordinance #2021-12 may be found under agenda item 15A.

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.Executive Session

The Assembly will adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Manager Giesbrecht's contract renewal request.

10.Boards, Commission and Committee Reports

11.Consent Agenda

12.Report of Other Officers

1. A.Petersburg Medical Center Update

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

2. B.Electric Utility Bond Issue 

   Utility Director Hagerman will present a PowerPoint to the Assembly regarding bond issue information and impacts to electric rates. 

3. C.Development Code Update

   Community and Economic Development Director Cabrera will discuss the next steps for the new Development Code. 

13.Mayor's Report

1. A.August 9, 2021 Mayor's Report 

14.Manager's Report

1. A.August 9, 2021 Manager's Report

15.Unfinished Business

1. A.Ordinance #2021-12: An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Electric Utility Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $7.8 Million to Finance the Blind Slough Hydroelectric Refurbishment Project and the Scow Bay Standby Generation Project and Directing That This Matter be Submitted to the Voters for  Consideration at the Next Regular Election to be Held on October 5, 2021 - Second Reading

   If adopted, Ordinance #2021-12 will add the Electric Utility Revenue Bond Issuance matter to the October 5th ballot.

16.New Business

1. A.Authorize Removal of FAA site from Municipal Selection

   Community Development Director Cabrera recommends the Borough relinquish the 3.5-acre FAA site at Frederick Point from municipal selection and have DNR retain ownership due to contamination at the site. 

2. B.Papkes and Banana Point Engineering Service Proposal

   The Assembly will consider the Engineering Service Proposal from Harai & Associates, Inc which includes a Banana Point Breakwater Replacement Design and Papke's Landing Marine Facility Conceptual Plans.

3. C.Borough Manager Contract Renewal

   Assembly Member Lynn requested consideration of the extension of Manager Giesbrecht's contract. 

4. D.Letter to Senator Murkowski

   Assembly Member Lynn requested this agenda item.

   The Assembly will consider approval of a letter to Senator Murkowski regarding her efforts to secure funding to do the preliminary work on a new hospital for Petersburg. 

5. E.Review of ADNR's Final Finding and Decision for ADL 108579

   Community Development Director Cabrera will present the decision of DNR regarding selected lands at Woodpecker Cove and Olsen's Log Dump.

17.Communications

1. A.Correspondence Received Since July 15, 2021

18.Assembly Discussion Items

1. A.Manager Evaluation Form

   This discussion item was requested by Assembly Member Meucci.

2. B.Assembly Member Comments

3. C.Recognitions

19.Adjourn