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The Borough has received applications to purchase Borough land located at 700 Sandy Beach Road and 1015 Sandy Beach Road. The two parcels will be sold today via public outcry auction with Mayor Jensen presiding. In order to bid on either property, a prospective bidder must be 18 years of age or older, must have a signed Auction Participation Agreement filed with Clerk Thompson and be physically present in the Assembly Chambers. Mayor Jensen will announce the description of the lot open for bidding and inform of the minimum acceptable bid. Bidders are asked to stand, be recognized by Mayor Jensen, and state their bid. Bids shall be made in increments no less than $100.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2022-05 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2022-05 may be found under agenda item 15A.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2022-06 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2022-06 may be found under agenda item 15B.
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 provide an update on the Medical Center.
If adopted, Ordinance #2022-05 will increase water utility rates, which have not been updated since 2018. The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted, Ordinance #2022-06 will increase sewer utility rates, which have not been updated since 2018. The ordinance was unanimously approved in its first reading.
If adopted, Ordinance #2022-07 will set the Borough's FY 2023 budget.
Utility Director Hagerman requests approval of the Assembly to implement the codified Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Charge, located in PMC Chapter 14.16.720, for all kilowatt hours sold during the annual SEAPA electrical line maintenance shutdown, during which the electric utility must run the diesel plant to provide power to our residents. The adjustment has not been implemented for many years due to the application of SEAPA rebates toward fuel consumption by the utility during the shutdown; however, SEAPA rebates will no longer be granted.
Patricia Magill Stevens and the Estate of Frederick S. Magill currently lease Borough tidelands located near the Mitkof Veterinary Clinic, seaward of T-1, T-2 and T-3, ATS9. The lease terminates at midnight on January 31, 2039. Assignment to Don Huse is requested. Lease assignments are subject to Assembly approval per PMC Section 16.12.170(K) and (L). The Assembly may place additional terms and conditions on assignments if they choose.
Senator Murkowski has requested a hearing in May in front of the Energy Committee regarding Senate Bill 3269: Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act. Mayor Jensen requests the Assembly determine whether to support or oppose the legislation in order to provide comment when the hearing takes place.
Kacey Hammer submitted a letter of interest to serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board until the October, 2022 municipal election.
Southeast Conference (SEC) is seeking nominations to fill one municipal board seat on the SARDFA Board. The appointment will be for a one-year term. Nominated candidates will be interviewed by SEC and the SEC Board of Directors will make the appointment. A nominee needs to officially represent our community and the seat is intended to represent municipal concerns/interests vs. industry needs/desires. If any Assembly Member has interest in the nomination, or knows of a community member who can represent Petersburg's interests, approval of a nomination can be an action item on a future agenda. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2022. Nominations should include the candidates name, email and phone contact information, a brief statement of interest in the SARDFA Board seat and their qualifications.