Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, July 07, 2025 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 Minutes June 16, 2025

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

  1. A.Ordinance #2025-11: An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Service Area 1 of the Petersburg Borough to Rezone Government Lot 12, Section 35, Township 58 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian (Parcel #01-014-010 Located At 1016 Sandy Beach Road) From Rural Residential (R-R) to Single-Family Residential (S-F)

    Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-11 should be given during this public hearing.  A copy of Ordinance #2025-11 may be found under agenda item 14A.

  2. B.Ordinance #2025-12: An Ordinance of the Petersburg Borough Adjusting the FY 2026 Budget for Known Changes

    Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2025-12 should be given during this public hearing.  A copy of Ordinance #2025-12 may be found under agenda item 14B.

6.Bid Awards

  1. A.Award Recommendation - Scow Bay Storage Building Addition

    Utility Director Hagerman requests approval to award the Scow Bay Storage Building Addition Project to Steelhead Enterprises for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.  A memo from Director Hagerman with the bidder information for the June 11, 2025 bid opening is attached to this meeting packet.

  2. B.Scow Bay Generator Step Up Transformer Bid Award

    Utility Director Hagerman recommends award of the Scow Bay Generator Step-Up Transformer procurement to GD Partners for an amount not to exceed $274,273.75.  A memo from Director Hagerman with the bidder information for the June 20, 2025 bid opening is attached to this meeting packet.

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.Petersburg Medical Center

    PMC CEO Hofstetter will update the Assembly on Medical Center activities.

  2. B.US Forest Service

    District Ranger Case will provide an update on Forest Service activities.

  3. C.Petersburg School District

    Petersburg School Superintendent Taylor will provide a report.

  4. D.SEAPA - SE Alaska Power Agency Report

    Assembly Member and SEAPA Board Chair Lynn will provide an update on SEAPA activities.

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.July 7, 2025 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

  1. A.July 7, 2025 Manager's Report

14.Unfinished Business

  1. A.Ordinance #2025-11: An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Service Area 1 of the Petersburg Borough to Rezone Government Lot 12, Section 35, Township 58 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian (Parcel #01-014-010 Located At 1016 Sandy Beach Road) From Rural Residential (R-R) to Single-Family Residential (S-F) -Second Reading

    At the direction of the Assembly, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 13, 2025 regarding the proposed rezone and recommends the Assembly rezone the parcel prior to a public auction.  If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-11 will rezone Parcel ID #01-014-010 located at 1016 Sandy Beach Road from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential. Ordinance #2025-11 was unanimously approved in its first reading.

  2. B.Ordinance #2025-12: An Ordinance of the Petersburg Borough Adjusting the FY 2026 Budget for Known Changes - Second Reading

    If approved in three readings this supplemental budget would make three changes to the Property Development Fund. 

    1. Add $50,000 to provide utility connection stubs to the property lines of Borough lots being proposed to sell in the future.

    2. Remove $15,000 of expenses for a Public Works Survey that was completed underbudget in FY25.

    3. Add $9,300 to use as a local match for a grant application being administered by Alaska Municipal League for a Safe Streets and Roads for All Program. 

    Ordinance #2025-12 was unanimously approved in its first reading.

  3. C.PVFD Rental Agreement 

    Director Hankins requests that a rental agreement between the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Borough be approved for purposes of establishing proof of residence for the Volunteer's local post office box.

15.New Business

  1. A.Resolution # 2025-13: A Resolution Authorizing Specified Borough Officials and Employees to Conduct Financial Activities on Behalf of the Petersburg Borough

    This resolution formally lists designated officials and employment positions within the Petersburg Borough to ensure that the authorization list is current and reflects the present organizational structure of the Borough.

  2. B.Resolution #2025-14: A Resolution Opposing the Sale of Public Lands and Advocating for Responsible Stewardship

    If passed, this resolution, advocating against the sale of public lands, will be sent to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and Representative Begich.

  3. C.Letter of Support for Kake Fuel Dock

    Kake Tribal has requested a letter of support from the Petersburg Borough Assembly to include in their grant application for the construction of a new marine fuel dock in Kake, Alaska.

  4. D.PND Engineer Proposal of $1500 to update Concept 7 of proposed American Cruise Lines Dock

    Harbormaster Wollen requested PND Engineers prepare a proposal for updating the Concept 7 American Cruise Lines Dock with a scalable aerial drawing to show dimensions between the existing AMHS and proposed ACL dock. 

16.Communications

  1. A.Correspondence Received Since June 12, 2025

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Assembly Member Comments

  2. B.Recognitions

18.Adjourn