Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, June 07, 2021 12:00 PM Via Zoom

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1.Call To Order/Roll Call

2.Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance

3.Approval of Minutes

1. A.May 17, 2021 Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes

2. B.June 1, 2021 Special Assembly Meeting Minutes

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

6.Bid Awards 

The Ira II Street Sewer replacement project bid award will be considered under New Business Item 15E.

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.PMC CEO Phil Hofstetter

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

2. B.Alaska Statewide Municipal Sales Tax Director, Clinton Singletary

   Director Singletary will go over changes to the Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Uniform Code Updates and answer any questions.

3. C.SEARHC CMO & SVP Dr. Elliot Bruhl

   SEARHC Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Elliot Bruhl, will share SEARHC's  experiences partnering with communities.

12.Mayor's Report

1. A.June 7, 2021 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

1. A.June 7, 2021 Manager's Report

14.Unfinished Business

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

   If adopted, Ordinance #2021-09 will set the Borough's FY 2022 Budget. The Ordinance was approved in its second reading by a vote of 6-1, Mayor Jensen opposed.

   Utility Director Hagerman requests an amendment to the Wastewater Department budget to transfer $46,000 from Fund 430 reserves to the Ira II Street Sewer capital project fund in order to fully fund construction, engineering/inspection and contingency needs of the Ira II Street Sewer project.

15.New Business

1. A.Ordinance #2021-11: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.30, "Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Code", of the Borough Code.

   The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission has adopted amendments to certain uniform provisions for the collection and remittance of municipal sales tax, applicable to sales made by remote sellers. These amendments are outlined in this ordinance for consideration of incorporation into Borough Code

2. B.Resolution #2021-06: A Resolution of the Petersburg Borough Setting the Millage Rates for the Fiscal Year July 2, 2021 through June 30, 2022

   If approved, Resolution #2021-06 will set the FY2022 mill rate.

3. C.Resolution #2021-07:  A Resolution of the Petersburg Borough Assembly Authorizing Petersburg to Provide and Certify Certain Information that will Permit the Southeast Alaska Power Agency to Obtain Financing for a Submarine Cable Replacement Project and Participate in the Alaska Municipal 2021 Bond Issuance

   Resolution #2021-07, if adopted, will permit SEAPA to obtain financing for the submarine cable replacement project.

4. D.Repeal of Petersburg Borough Public Health Mandates #3, #6 and #10 Immediately; Repeal of Petersburg Borough Public Health Alert #4 Immediately; and Expiration of Petersburg Borough Public Health Mandate #5 Effective June 30, 2021 to Coincide with the Expiration of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency

   The Assembly will consider repeal of Mandates #3 (Suspension of In-person Public Participation at Meetings), #6 (Submission of Travel Plans), #10 (Interstate and International Traveler Testing), and Alert #4 (Intrastate Traveler Testing) to be effective immediately; and, expiration of Mandate #5 (Borough Harbor Facilities) effective June 30, 2021.  Note:  Clerk Thompson suggests considering each mandate/alert separately by motion.

5. E.Ira II Street Sewer Award Recommendation

   Utility Director Hagerman recommends the Assembly award the Ira II Street Sewer Replacement project to Rock N Road Construction of Petersburg for an amount not to exceed $297,180.

6. F.United Fisherman of Alaska Membership

   Assembly Member Meucci requests consideration of a community membership with the United Fisherman of Alaska at an annual cost of $300.

7. G.Thank You to the Members of the EOC

   Assembly Member Kensinger suggests purchasing $100 Chamber of Commerce gift certificates as a thank you to those who have served on the EOC over the last 15 months.

8. H.Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for the June 21, 2021 Assembly Meeting

   Both Mayor Jensen and Vice Mayor Stanton Gregor will be unable to attend the June 21, 2021 Assembly meeting. Robert's Rules instructs the Assembly to select a Mayor Pro Tem in this situation.

9. I.Alaska Natives Without Land Legislation

   The Assembly will consider support for the proposed Landless Native legislation.

16.Communications

1. A.Congressman Young Press Release Regarding Alaska Landless Native Legislation

2. B.Correspondence Received Since May 13, 2021

17.Assembly Discussion Items

1. A.Fireworks Ordinance 

   Assembly Member Norheim requested this discussion item.

2. B.Sea Otter Working Group

   Assembly Member Meucci attended a meeting of the Southeast Alaska Sea Otter Stakeholder Working Group on June 3, 2021.

3. C.Assembly Member Comments

4. D.Recognitions

18.Adjourn