Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020
Special Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2020
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2021-08 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2021-08 may be found under agenda item 14D.
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.
Inga's Galley has applied with the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office for a liquor license renewal. The Assembly may support or protest the application. A protest may not be arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable.
PMC CEO Hofstetter will provide an update on the Medical Center.
Fire Chief Stolpe will provide his quarterly report to the Assembly.
Clerk Thompson will provide a report to the Assembly regarding the transition to using a Zoom format for Assembly and other public meetings.
Ordinance #2021-05 adjusts the FY 2021 Borough budget to: transfer funds from the General Fund to the Property Development Fund; delegate funds to the purchase of a new E911 System; delegate funds to the Motor Pool Shop Alternate Modifications; delegate funds to the Southeast Storm Local Emergency Disaster Fund to repair the City Shop Culvert Failure; delegate funds to repair the Ira II Street sewer main; and accept grant funding for Testing and Vaccination expenses from the Department of Health and Social Services. The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first and second readings (as amended in second reading).
Public Works Director Cotta requests amendment of this supplemental budget to transfer from the Property Development Fund to the Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repairs Project $52,650 to cover the cost of Change Order No. 1 which will:
1. Use spray foam insulation in the roof and wall cavities of the shop to fill all voids and create an airtight insulation layer for our cold, wet climate. $26,400
2. Correct framing deficiencies found during demolition to meet code. $16,300
3. Correct plumbing deficiencies found during the design and construction phase of the project. $6,750
4. Replace failed air line to center workbench. $3,200
Suggested motion: to transfer $52,650 from the Property Development Fund to the Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repair Project.
If adopted, Ordinance #2021-06 will determine that Parcel Number 03-213-040 on Kupreanof Island, acquired by the Borough in foreclosure proceedings, is not needed for public purposes and shall be sold by the Borough.
If adopted, Ordinance #2021-07 will determine that Parcel Number 03-210-310 on Kupreanof Island, acquired by the Borough in foreclosure proceedings, is not needed for public purposes and shall be sold by the Borough.
At the July 20, 2020 meeting, the Assembly requested an ordinance to bring the question of removing Frederick Point East Subdivision from Service Area No. 1 to the voters at the 2021 Municipal Election. The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted, Ordinance #2021-09 will set the Borough's FY 2022 Budget
The comment deadline for DNR's preliminary decision regarding Petersburg Borough's Municipal Land Selections is May 3, 2021. Community and Economic Director Cabrera has drafted the attached response for the Assembly to approve or amend.
Assembly Member Norheim requests a discussion about a seasonal sales tax.
Assembly Member Norheim requests a discussion on term limits for Assembly Members and Mayor.