Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, June 21, 2021 06:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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1.Call To Order/Roll Call

2.Voluntary Pledge of Allegiance

3.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.July 20, 2020 Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes

  2. B.July 24, 2020 Special Assembly Meeting Minutes

  3. C.June 7, 2021 Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

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

    Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2021-11 should be given during this public hearing.  A copy of Ordinance #2021-11 may be found under agenda item 14A.

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 Transfer

    If approved, the Liquor License will be transferred to Eide Ventures, LLC dba Inga's Galley.

11.Report of Other Officers

  1. A.EOC IC Hagerman

    IC Hagerman will provide an update on the EOC.

  2. B.Alaska Redistricting Board Executive Director Peter Torkelson: Redistricting Basics Presentation

    Alaska Constitution Article VI  states that within thirty days after the official reporting of the decennial census the Alaska Redistricting Board shall adopt one or more proposed redistricting plans. 

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.June 21, 2021 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

Manager Giesbrecht is currently out of the office.

14.Unfinished Business

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

    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. The Ordinance was approved in its first reading by a vote of 6-0. 

15.New Business

  1. A.Resolution #2021-08: A Resolution of the Assembly of the Petersburg Borough Approving Direct Disposal of Borough Land by Granting a 20' Wide Utility Easement in Perpetuity to AP&T Wireless at 419 Sandy Beach Road.

    Resolution #2021-08, if adopted, will permit the Assembly to grant a 20' Wide Utility Easement to AP&T Wireless for a submarine and terrestrial fiber optic cable that will interconnect Prince of Wales Island to Juneau via Petersburg. 

  2. B.Stradling Engagement Letter

    The Borough's long-time bond attorney has retired. Utility Director Hagerman requests engaging the bond counsel services of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth (dba Stradling) for a prospective bond issuance, if approved by the voters, to finance the Blind Slough Hydroelectric project and additional diesel standby generation for the PMPL system. This is the same firm that SEAPA recently used for electric bond refinancing. Section 2.14 in the Borough Charter provides that the Assembly may appoint special legal and financial advisors for bond issues or other matters. 

  3. C.Special Use Permit: Jason and Julie Anderson - 208 N. 4th Street

    This Special Use Permit will allow for placement of a greenhouse, fence and planter boxes partially within the Excel Street right of way adjacent to Parcel #01-106-207 at 208 N. 4th Street. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit with conditions.

16.Communications

  1. A. Petersburg Business Climate and COVID-19 Impacts Survey 2021

  2. B.Correspondence Received Since May 27, 2021

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Assembly Member Comments

  2. B.Recognitions

18.Adjourn