Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, February 03, 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.January 21, 2025 Assembly Meeting Minutes

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

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

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

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

  3. C.Petersburg Rod & Gun Club

    Petersburg Rod & Gun Club President Slaven will give an update regarding Club activities and future needs.

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.February 3, 2025 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

  1. A.February 3, 2025 Manager's Report

14.Unfinished Business

15.New Business

  1. A.Ordinance #2025-01:  An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for Service Area 1 of the Petersburg Borough to Rezone Lot 13B, Plat #2008-15, (Parcel ID #01-014-700 Located at 1020 Sandy Beach Road) from Rural Residential (R-R) to Single-Family Residential (S-F)

    At the direction of the Assembly, the Planning Commission held a public hearing in December regarding the proposed rezone and recommends the Assembly rezone the parcel prior to a public auction.  If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-01 will rezone Parcel ID #01-014-700 located at 1020 Sandy Beach Road from Rural Residential to Single-Family Residential.

  2. B.Ordinance #2025-02:  An Ordinance Amending the FY 2025 Budget for Known Changes

    If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2025-02 will 1) add a Homeland Security Cyber Grant of $26,736 to the budget; 2) correct the Motor Pool payroll budget with an increase of $82,595; 3) increase Power & Light's inventory budget by $45,000 to replenish exhausted power poles and line extension supplies; 4) increase Power & Light's heat pump rebate program budget by $15,000 to support customer’s rebate applications to the end of this fiscal year; and 5) increase Motor Pool's travel and training budget by $8,697 for CDL licensing.

  3. C.Scow Bay 65% Design Professional Services Contract with PND

    Community & Economic Development Director Cabrera requests approval to enter into a professional services contract with PND Engineers, Inc. for Task 6 of their September 6, 2024 design proposal, 65% Design Development, for an amount not to exceed $220,000.  This expense is accounted for in the FY 2025 budget.

  4. D.Petersburg Police Department K9 Unit Proposal

    The Petersburg Police Department is requesting approval to acquire a K9 unit to enhance their department.  Please see the K9 Unit proposal, projected budget, training and more information attached to this meeting packet. 

  5. E.Appointment of Rebecca Regula to the Position of Borough Clerk / Human Resources Director

    Manager Giesbrecht requests permission to promote Rebecca (Becky) Regula to the position of Borough Clerk / Human Resources Director effective April 1, 2025 at an annual base salary of $85,000.  If approved, Manager Giesbrecht intends to advertise for the Human Resources Officer / Deputy Clerk position vacated by Becky at an annual base salary of $65,000, to begin April 1, 2025.  Clerk Thompson is retiring with her last day of work on April 30th.

16.Communications

  1. A.Correspondence Received Since January 16, 2025

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Assembly Member Comments

  2. B.Recognitions

18.Adjourn