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Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-13 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2025-13 may be found under agenda item 14A.
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.
PMC CEO Hofstetter will update the Assembly on Medical Center activities. A written report is attached.
District Ranger Case will provide an update on Forest Service activities.
Petersburg School Superintendent Taylor will provide a report on school district activities.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-13 will make the following changes to the FY2026 Budget. The Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2025-13 in its first reading.
Harbor Shed Roof -This project was originally budgeted for in FY2025. The construction project was delayed due to contractor availability. Construction is now scheduled for this fall. This adjustment to the FY2026 budget allocates $180,000 to complete the project.
Blind Slough Hydro Dam Breach Study - This proposed expense of $59,942 is to fund a professional services contract for the completion of a Dam Break Study in FY26. A proposal has been received from McMillen, the engineering firm that designed the Blind Slough hydro upgrades and also acts as our Chief Dam Safety Engineer. A copy of the proposal is attached to the Assembly packet.
GIS Project – This project helps support the Electric, Water and Wastewater departments. Additional funding ($15,000 to be split between the three utilities) is needed to continue a support contract with RDI, the GIS experts that assisted with the in-the-field data collection effort this summer. This additional professional support will help Borough staff to complete utility maps and provide guidance as the utilities begin to use the GIS system and expand on its functionality. The increased budget will also allow for additional training of our in-house GIS Technicians to ensure effective management of the GIS data.
The Borough has received an application requesting to purchase approximately 10,040 square feet of the Borough-owned property located at 1200 Haugen Drive. As outlined in Petersburg Municipal Code Section 16.12.080, a public hearing on the application was held by the Planning Commission on August 12, 2025, and the Commission has submitted a recommendation to the Assembly to sell the property. The Planning Commission report is attached for reference.
During this meeting, the Assembly shall determine whether the application shall move forward in the application process or be denied. If the application is to move forward, the Assembly shall schedule a public sale or exempt the application and disposal from public sale.
If the Assembly determines to schedule a public sale, the method of sale must be selected (Outcry Auction* or Sealed Bid) and a date/time for the public sale must be chosen. Clerk Regula will draft the appropriate documents to bring before the Assembly for approval at the next regularly scheduled Assembly meeting. (*Please note Borough Charter Section 11.13(E) states that Borough officers, employees and elected officials are not eligible to purchase borough property while holding office or employment, or for a period of six months after leaving office or employment, unless the sale is conducted by sealed bid.)
If the Assembly determines to exempt the application and disposal from public sale, the Assembly shall establish the alternative method, terms, and conditions of disposal. The Assembly may authorize the Borough Manager to proceed by direct negotiations with the final terms of the negotiated disposal subject to Assembly approval.
The Borough has received an application requesting to purchase a portion of the Borough-owned property located at the Public School Reserve within the Dolphin Street parking lot. As outlined in Petersburg Municipal Code Section 16.12.080, a public hearing on the application was held by the Planning Commission on August 12, 2025, and the Commission has submitted a recommendation to the Assembly not to approve the sale of the property. The Planning Commission report is attached for reference.
During this meeting, the Assembly shall determine whether the application shall move forward in the application process or be denied. If the application is to move forward, the Assembly shall schedule a public sale or exempt the application and disposal from public sale.
If the Assembly determines to schedule a public sale, the method of sale must be selected (Outcry Auction* or Sealed Bid) and a date/time for the public sale must be chosen. Clerk Regula will draft the appropriate documents to bring before the Assembly for approval at the next regularly scheduled Assembly meeting. (*Please note Borough Charter Section 11.13(E) states that Borough officers, employees and elected officials are not eligible to purchase borough property while holding office or employment, or for a period of six months after leaving office or employment, unless the sale is conducted by sealed bid.)
If the Assembly determines to exempt the application and disposal from public sale, the Assembly shall establish the alternative method, terms, and conditions of disposal. The Assembly may authorize the Borough Manager to proceed by direct negotiations with the final terms of the negotiated disposal subject to Assembly approval.
Clerk Regula requests Assembly approval of the following local residents willing to perform the duties of Election Official for the Petersburg Borough Municipal Election:
Joe Bertagnoli
Eric Castro
Tim Chittenden
Martha Cummins
Angela Davis
Sally Dwyer
Sue Flint
Susan Holmes
Mara Lutomski
Tina Sakamoto
Bev Siercks
Barb Steltz
Julianne Thompson
Marina Whitacre
Cena Worhatch
Clerk Regula requests that the Assembly select a date to canvass and certify the results of the October 7th municipal election, in accordance with Petersburg Borough Code section 2.36.050, which requires certification to occur within seven days of the election. To meet this deadline, a special meeting could be scheduled for Friday, October 10th at noon.