Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Monday, March 16, 2026 06:00 PM Assembly Chambers

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When: March 16, 2026 06:00 PM Alaska

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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,  February 17, 2026

  2. B.Regular Assembly Meeting Minutes, March 2, 2026

4.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

5.Public Hearings

6.Bid Awards

  1. A.Main Street Lighting Materials - Intent to Award

    Utility Director Harbour requests approval to award the Main Street Lighting Materials project to North Coast in an amount not to exceed $132,101.00. A memo from Director Harbour with the bidder information from the March 6, 2026 bid opening is attached to the 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's Electrical Resilience & System Health Presentation - Utility Director Harbour

12.Mayor's Report

  1. A.March 16, 2026 Mayor's Report

13.Manager's Report

  1. A.March 16, 2026 Manager’s Report

14.Unfinished Business

15.New Business

  1. A.Resolution 2026-04: A Resolution Extending the Petersburg Economic Development Council’s (PEDC) Lease for the Community Cold Storage Property for Another Five (5) Years and Including Certain Seafood Processing as a Permitted Use

    If approved, this resolution will extend PEDC’s lease for the Community Cold Storage for another five years and will update the lease to allow limited small‑scale seafood processing.

  2. B.Resolution #2026-05: A Resolution Approving the Sole‑Source Procurement of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Air Tanks and Face Masks in the Amount of $301,327 From Municipal Emergency Services (MES), and Authorizing the Borough Manager to Execute All Necessary Purchase Documents

    If approved, this resolution will authorize Director Hankins to procure SCBA air tanks and face masks from Municipal Emergency Services (MES), the sole authorized provider capable of providing equipment compatible with the Fire Department’s existing equipment in the amount of $301,327.Of this amount, $225,000 will be covered by Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grant funds, with the remaining $76,327 proposed to come from general fund reserves.

    A memo from Director Hankins is attached to this agenda item.

  3. C.Resolution #2026-06: A Resolution Opposing Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposals 170, 171, and 172, Which Seek to Impose Statewide Reductions and Moratoria on Salmon Hatchery Production

    If approved, this resolution will affirm the Borough’s support for stable, science‑based hatchery management by opposing statewide restrictions that could undermine local fisheries, economic activity, and community sustainability.

  4. D.Republic Services Municipal Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Contract Extension

    Public Works Director Marohl requests an extension of the Borough's Municipal Solid Waste Transport and Disposal Agreement with Republic Services for another year. SEASWA is conducting a study of solid waste management in SE Alaska and at the conclusion of the study in late 2026 we will have a better understanding of alternative solutions for the region. 

    The monetary value of extending the contract for one year is expected to be between $510,000 and $550,000 at a rate of $207.40/ton starting September 1, 2026 and continuing through the end of August 2027.

    A memo from Director Marohl is attached to this agenda item. 

  5. E.Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority (SEASWA) Alternate Representative Appointment

    Appointment of Assistant Public Works Director, Thomas Rummel, as the Borough's Alternate Representative to the Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority. 

    The appointment provides backup representation for SEASWA meetings and decisions when the Borough's primary representative, Director Marohl, isn’t available.

  6. F.Letter of Interest for Board Appointment: Planning Commission

    The Assembly has received a letter of interest from Thomas Kowalski to serve on the Planning Commission until October 2026.

    His letter is presented for Assembly review and consideration for appointment.

16.Communications

  1. A.Correspondence Received Since 2.25.2026

17.Assembly Discussion Items

  1. A.Assembly Member Comments

  2. B.Housing Working Group 

    Member Meucci requested this agenda item.

  3. C.Marine Passenger Fee

    Member Meucci requested this agenda item.

  4. D.Recognitions

18.Adjourn