Petersburg Borough public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a hair salon at 313 Sandy Beach Rd. The meeting also includes reviews of applications to purchase borough-owned property at 306 Sandy Beach Rd and a utility easement request from AP&T Wireless.

• Conditional use permit for a home occupation hair salon at 313 Sandy Beach Rd
• Applications to purchase borough-owned property at 306 Sandy Beach Rd
• AP&T Wireless request for a 20’ wide utility easement at 419 Sandy Beach Rd

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly is holding a community work session to discuss upcoming federal legislation regarding the Alaska Natives Without Land. The session includes a review of HR 3132, HR 3231, and maps of selected lands in the Petersburg area.

• Discussion of HR 3132 (introduced by Congressman Young)
• Discussion of HR 3231 (Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act)
• Review of maps for selected lands in the Petersburg area

Borough Assembly

The Petersburg Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda focuses on standing down the Emergency Operations Center and repealing the masking mandate.

• Standing down the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Repeal of the masking mandate

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review the results of a community survey regarding parks and recreation. The board will also discuss requirements for forming sub-committees and receive an update on the Sandy Beach Playground Project.

• Review of Petersburg Parks & Recreation Community Survey results
• Discussion on information needed to form sub-committees
• Update on Sandy Beach Playground Project

Borough Assembly

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and Zoom login details. No specific ordinances, contracts, or motions are documented in this text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple applications for special use permits, variances, and minor subdivisions. The agenda also includes the approval of April meeting minutes.

• Special use permit for a greenhouse and fence at 208 N. Fourth St.
• Variance for front yard setbacks at 208 N. Fourth St.
• Minor subdivision application for 203 N First St.
• Minor subdivision application for 613 Sandy Beach Rd.
• Conditional use permit for a home hair salon at 313 Sandy Beach Rd.

Borough Assembly

The Petersburg Borough Assembly is holding a work session with the Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Board to discuss the new hospital facility and an operational overview of the medical center. This is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting, and no formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Work session with Hospital Board re New Hospital Facility
• PMC Operational Overview

Borough Assembly

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and Zoom webinar registration details. No specific legislative or business items are listed in this document.

Borough Assembly

The Petersburg Borough Assembly and the Petersburg Medical Center Hospital Board will hold a work session. The meeting includes an overview of PMC operations and discussions about a new hospital facility.

• Work session on new hospital facility
• PMC operational overview

Library Board

The board will review staff reports regarding landscaping changes, grant applications, and summer programming. Members will also discuss the FY22 budget proposal and the library's materials selection policy.

• Use of CARES Act funds for IT equipment (domain controller, switches, computers) and CCTV system
• $10,000 IMLS Basic Grant and $7,000 Public Library Assistance Grant applications
• Proposed FY22 budget increase of $5,000 for landscaping
• Review of the library's Selection of Materials and Intellectual Freedom Policy
• $500 annual donation from the City of Kupreanof

The Library Board approved the meeting minutes and agenda. Staff reported on landscaping changes, FY21 budget surplus for IT and CCTV replacement, grant applications, and summer programs. The board discussed the FY22 proposed budget, including an additional $5,000 for landscaping, and other items.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Discussed FY22 proposed budget with $5,000 added for landscaping

Borough Assembly

The Petersburg Borough Assembly is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2022 Borough Budget. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• FY 2022 Proposed Borough Budget Work Session

The Borough Assembly convened a work session via Zoom to review the proposed FY 2022 Borough Budget. The meeting was procedural, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. The minutes only list the agenda item and attachments, indicating no substantive actions were taken.

Borough Assembly

The Assembly will review amendments to the FY 2021 budget regarding infrastructure repairs and a vaccination grant. Discussions include updating public health mandates for travelers and cruise ships. The meeting also covers proposals to sell foreclosed properties and change service area boundaries.

• Ordinance #2021-05: Budget adjustments for E911, sewer repairs, and a $177,593.21 vaccination grant
• Ordinances #2021-06 and #2021-07: Sale of foreclosed properties on Kupreanof Island
• Ordinance #2021-08: Removing Frederick Point East Subdivision from Service Area No. 1
• Updates to Public Health Mandates #5, #9, and #10 regarding COVID-19 testing protocols

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved several ordinances and health mandate changes. Ordinance #2021-05, adjusting the FY2021 budget for known changes, was amended to include a $177,593.21 state grant for testing and vaccination and to increase the Ira II Sewer project budget to $275,000, then approved unanimously. Ordinances #2021-06 and #2021-07, both authorizing the sale of tax-foreclosed properties, were approved unanimously. The Assembly also terminated Public Health Mandate #9, approved Public Health Alert #4, and amended Mandate #10 (4-2) and Mandate #5 (5-1) to align with CDC guidance for fully vaccinated travelers.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-05, as amended, adjusting FY2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-06 to sell tax-foreclosed property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-07 to sell tax-foreclosed property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-08 in first reading to reduce Service Area No. 1 boundaries (unanimous)
• Terminated Public Health Mandate #9 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Alert #4 on intrastate traveler testing (unanimous)
• Amended Mandate #10 to follow CDC guidance for fully vaccinated travelers (4-2)
• Amended Mandate #5 to recognize vessels with fully vaccinated passengers (5-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance for an 1,800 sf garage at 1300 Wrangell Ave. The commission will also review a special use permit application for construction in the Excel Street right-of-way.

• Variance request for an 1,800 sf garage at 1300 Wrangell Ave
• Special use permit for a greenhouse and fence at 208th N. Fourth St

The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission denied Garrett P. Kravitz's variance request to build an 1,800 sq ft garage 10 feet from the property line at 1300 Wrangell Ave, instead of the required 20-foot setback. The denial was unanimous (5-0) based on findings that no exceptional circumstances existed and the proposed structure would impede neighboring views. The commission also accepted an application from Jay and Julie Anderson for a special use permit for a greenhouse, fence, and planter boxes in the right-of-way on Excel Street, scheduling it for a future hearing.

• Denied Kravitz variance for 1,800 sf garage at 1300 Wrangell Ave (5-0)
• Accepted Anderson special use permit application for scheduling (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 3.9.21 meeting (5-0)

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly will review ordinances to adjust the FY 2021 budget for infrastructure repairs and a new E911 system. Members will also decide whether to support the Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption and vote on selling two foreclosed parcels on Kupreanof Island. Additionally, the Board of Equalization will hear property tax assessment appeals.

• Ordinance #2021-05: Adjusting FY 2021 budget for E911 system and infrastructure repairs
• Ordinance #2021-06: Selling foreclosed parcel 03-213-040 on Kupreanof Island
• Ordinance #2021-07: Selling foreclosed parcel 03-210-310 on Kupreanof Island
• Decision on supporting the Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption
• Approval of staff for IBEW collective bargaining negotiations

The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved three ordinances: one updating administrative officer titles, one adjusting the FY2021 budget, and two declaring tax-foreclosed properties for sale. A motion to support the Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption died for lack of a second. The FY2022 Assembly Travel & Training Budget was amended and approved, and negotiation team members for IBEW were approved.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-04 updating administrative officer list and Mountain View Manor Director title (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-05 adjusting FY2021 budget (unanimous, first reading)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-06 declaring tax-foreclosed property for sale (unanimous, first reading)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-07 declaring another tax-foreclosed property for sale (unanimous, first reading)
• Motion to support Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption died for lack of a second
• Approved FY2022 Assembly Travel & Training Budget as amended, adding $2,000 for Manager Giesbrecht's AML conference travel (unanimous)
• Approved Borough's negotiation team for IBEW collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)

Borough Assembly

The Assembly will consider several service and equipment contracts, including South Harbor dredge sampling and police vehicle replacement. Members will also select top federal priority projects for 2022 and hold a public hearing on administrative officer updates.

• Rock N Road proposal for South Harbor dredge sampling up to $46,730
• Purchase of mobile column lift system for $54,952.47
• Replacement of Police Department SUV #56 for $55,744
• Ordinance #2021-04 regarding Mountain View Manor administrative officers
• Selection of top three FY 2022 federal priority projects

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved its top federal priorities for FY2022, including a motion to add $16.2 million to make the New Hospital Project shovel-ready (5-2). The assembly also approved several routine items: a liquor license renewal, dredge sampling for South Harbor (not to exceed $46,730), a mobile column lift system, and replacement of Police SUV #56. Ordinance #2021-04 updating administrative officer titles was approved on second reading. A motion to add the Airport Bypass Road to the federal priorities failed for lack of a second.

• Approved FY2022 federal priorities with $16.2M for New Hospital Project (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-04 updating administrative officer titles (unanimous)
• Approved South Harbor dredge sampling up to $46,730 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Mobile Column Lift System (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Police SUV #56 (unanimous)
• Approved Bottle Shop liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Assembly/Hospital Board work session for April 28 (unanimous)
• Motion to add Airport Bypass Road to federal priorities failed (no second)

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly will hold a work session to receive public comments regarding the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act. This legislation proposes transferring ownership of federal lands and infrastructure to certain native communities not included in ANCSA.

• Public comment session for Alaska Natives Without Land Legislation 2021
• Proposed transfer of federal lands and infrastructure to Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell communities
• Review of Senate Bill 4891 and proposed land selection maps

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an application from Dave Ellis for a minor subdivision at 101 Hungerford Hill Rd. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Minor subdivision application at 101 Hungerford Hill Rd (PID: 01-056-275)
• Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision application from Dave Ellis for property at 101 Hungerford Hill Rd (PID: 01-056-275). The motion passed 5-0, with Commissioner O'Neil excused. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting, both by 5-0 votes. No public comments or consent calendar items were presented.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0).
• Approved Dave Ellis's minor subdivision application for 101 Hungerford Hill Rd (PID: 01-056-275) (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0).

Borough Assembly

The Assembly will hold a third and final reading for Ordinance #2021-03 to update Community Center user fees, which includes free admission for those under 18. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 grant applications and the FY 2022 budget policy.

• Ordinance #2021-03: Final reading to update Community Center user fees.
• Resolution #2021-03: Authorization to apply for Alaska DHSS COVID-19 testing and vaccine funding.
• Ordinance #2021-04: Updating the list of Administrative Officers and the Mountain View Manor Director title.
• Review of draft comments regarding DNR Municipal Land Selections.
• Presentation of the FY 2022 Budget Policy draft.

The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved an amended ordinance updating community center user fees, adding language for student ID discounts. They also approved a resolution to apply for state COVID testing and vaccine funding, and approved comments on DNR land selections, the FY2022 budget policy, and a letter of support for WAVE's grant application.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-03 amending parks and recreation user fees, with student ID language (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-04 updating administrative officers list, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-03 to apply for COVID testing and vaccine grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved comments on DNR's preliminary decision on municipal land selections (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Budget Policy (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for WAVE's OVW grant application (unanimous)

Library Board

The board will consider approving a $5,000 donation to the Art Education Endowment and releasing up to $1,000 for Rainforest Writer's workshops. Staff also reported on summer program planning and recent library facility repairs.

• Approval of $5,000 donation from John McCabe to the Art Education Endowment
• Request to release up to $1,000 from the endowment for Rainforest Writer's workshops
• Update on Summer STREAM youth reading program planning
• Report on sidewalk snowmelt system repairs by Mattingly Electric/Raincountry Contracting
• Review of a new donation brochure

The Library Board approved a request to release up to $1,000 from the Art Education Endowment to continue offering the Rainforest Writer's workshops for free. The board also approved a letter acknowledging a $5,000 donation to the endowment from John McCabe. The board discussed the FY22 library budget, noting increases only in wages and benefits, and discussed but did not act on a request to open the library on Sundays.

• Approved release of up to $1,000 from Art Education Endowment for free Rainforest Writer's workshops
• Approved letter acknowledging John McCabe's $5,000 donation to the Art Education Endowment
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting as amended
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended

Borough Assembly

The Assembly is considering updates to multiple public health mandates and directives. These items include new protocols for vessel docking at harbor facilities and testing requirements for interstate, international, and intrastate travelers.

• Revision of Public Health Mandate #5 regarding vessel docking and disembarkment
• Requirement for critical infrastructure businesses to submit travel plans (Mandate #6)
• Amendment to Public Health Directive #7 for non-congregate sheltering
• COVID-19 testing protocols for intrastate travelers (Mandate #9)
• COVID-19 testing protocols for interstate and international travelers (Mandate #10)

Borough Assembly

The Assembly will consider contract awards for hydroelectric equipment and motor pool shop repairs. Members will also discuss updates to Community Center user fees and sales tax filing procedures. A review of the FY 2020 audit report is also scheduled.

• Award of Blind Slough Hydroelectric Equipment Procurement to Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Ltd. for $2,002,396.00
• Award of Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repair Project to Rainforest Contracting for up to $1,130,450.00
• Ordinance #2021-03: Update Community Center user fees
• Ordinance #2021-01: Update sales tax code for online payments and filing times
• 13 Marine land lease amendment request to increase annual rate by $817.00

The Petersburg Borough Assembly awarded two major contracts: a $2,002,396.00 hydroelectric equipment procurement to Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Ltd. and a $1,130,450.00 Motor Pool Shop fire damage repair project to Rainforest Contracting, both unanimously. The Assembly also approved Ordinance #2021-01 (online sales tax filings) in final reading, advanced Ordinance #2021-03 (Community Center user fees) in second reading, and approved a 13 Marine land lease amendment adding 20 feet north and 30 feet west. The FY 2022 Federal Priorities list was amended and approved, and reappointments of Chris Cotta and Karl Hagerman to SEASWA were confirmed.

• Awarded $2,002,396.00 Blind Slough Hydroelectric Equipment Procurement to Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon, Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,130,450.00 Motor Pool Shop Fire Damage Repair Project to Rainforest Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-01 updating online sales tax filings and due dates, third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-03 updating Community Center user fees, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved 13 Marine land lease amendment adding 20 feet north and 30 feet west (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Federal Priorities as amended, replacing 'Renovation/Replace' with 'New construction for' under Health Care (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chris Cotta and Karl Hagerman to SEASWA (unanimous)
• Moved March Assembly meetings to 8th at noon and 22nd at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for a 12-month extension of an approved variance at 208 Mitkof Highway. The commission will also review the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Request for a 12-month extension of an approved variance at 208 Mitkof Highway
• Review of the 2021 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 8, 2020

The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension of an approved variance for Roger Sampson at 208 Mitkof Highway, citing delays due to the COVID pandemic. The commission also approved its 2021 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2021 Planning Commission meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved 12-month variance extension for Roger Sampson at 208 Mitkof Highway (5-0)

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly will review an ordinance to update online sales tax filing procedures and consider new user fees for the Community Center. The agenda also includes a discussion on terminating the face covering mandate and supporting state-level legislation. Additionally, members will address requests for street lights on Papke's Landing Road and support for a memorial site.

• Ordinance #2021-01: Updates online sales tax filings and due dates
• Ordinance #2021-03: Updates Community Center user fees
• Resolution #2021-02: Supports Senate Bill No. 60 regarding sport fishing hatchery funding
• Termination of Public Health Mandate #8 (Face Coverings)
• Request for street lights on Papke's Landing Road

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly is considering an amendment to the agreement with Petersburg Medical Center regarding airport testing. This amendment covers COVID-19 greeting, screening, and testing services at the James A. Johnson Airport. If approved, these services would begin February 1, 2021.

• Amendment #1 to the MOA with Petersburg Medical Center for airport COVID-19 testing services

Library Board

The board will review annual spendable amounts for library endowments and consider revisions to the Art Education Endowment guidelines. Members will also discuss replacing the shelter project with covered benches. Staff updates include CCTV installation and upcoming programs.

• Review of $2,734 Library Endowment and $1,914 Art Endowment spendable amounts
• Consideration of revisions to Art Education Endowment guidelines
• Discussion regarding covered benches as an alternative to the shelter project
• Update on CCTV system installation by Homeport Electronics

The Petersburg Borough Library Board met via Zoom on January 21, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the amended agenda. No formal votes were taken on substantive policies; the board discussed the Art Education Endowment guidelines, annual spendable amounts for endowments, a covered benches project, and the FY22 budget calendar. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no decisions made on new business items.

• Approved meeting minutes (LIB0121-1)
• Approved amended meeting agenda

Borough Assembly

The Borough Assembly will consider updating the sales tax code to allow for online payments and changed filing times. Members will also review an emergency ordinance regarding a Small Business Administration loan for Petersburg Medical Center. Additionally, the assembly may discuss rescheduling February meetings due to potential audio system upgrade delays.

• Ordinance #2021-01: Updating sales tax code for online payments and filing times
• Ordinance #2021-02: Emergency ordinance approving a Petersburg Medical Center SBA loan
• PEDC Cold Storage Lease Renewal: Renewing lease from February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2026 at $1.00 annually
• Discussion of Papke's Landing street light request
• Discussion of harbor water quality testing

The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2021-01 updating sales tax filing rules for online sellers, and Emergency Ordinance #2021-02 authorizing a loan for Petersburg Medical Center through the SBA. A motion to reschedule February meetings failed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and recognitions.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-01 updating online sales tax filings (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance #2021-02 for Petersburg Medical Center SBA loan (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC Cold Storage Lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to outgoing SEAPA board members (unanimous)
• Motion to reschedule February Assembly meetings failed (unanimous roll call)

Planning Commission

The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss youth and adult basketball programs. Members also plan to organize a work session and review the schedule for January and February.

• Discussion of youth/adult basketball programs
• Planning for a work session
• Review of January and February program schedules

Borough Assembly

The Assembly will receive updates on the Medical Center and a $200,000 funding shortfall for managing Crystal Lake Hatchery. Members will also discuss questions regarding landless legislation and potential changes to public comment procedures during COVID-19.

• Island Ventures, LLC Tidelands Lease Renewal at Scow Bay Turnaround ($4,020 annual rate)
• Resolution #2021-01 for the FY21 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program
• Draft Community Risk Communication Plan regarding COVID-19 risk levels
• Joan Mei Family Restaurant liquor license renewal application