Petersburg Borough Assembly Archives

Petersburg Borough Assembly to review new ordinance to allow Borough employees to serve on certain boards

by Shelby Herbert | Mar 3, 2023 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The Assembly is scheduled to review an ordinance to allow Borough employees — including employees of Petersburg’s Medical Center and School District — to serve on certain Borough boards and commissions. However, the ordinance would not allow these employees to serve in a role that would directly oversee their own employment. For example: a Borough employee may serve on the School Board, but would not be allowed to run for Assembly.

Petersburg Borough pursues Papke’s Landing float dock

by Shelby Herbert | Feb 23, 2023 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly took its first steps towards taking ownership of a state-owned public boat launch last week. But Papke’s Landing has seen better days, and the Borough will have to come up with over nine million dollars to repair it.

Petersburg Borough Assembly meets to discuss land transfers, LEPC appointees

by Shelby Herbert | Feb 21, 2023 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly will meet today at 6 P.M. in the Assembly Chambers. They’re set to hear new items of business about Borough land transfers and the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly approves $55,040 for a Housing Needs Assessment

by Rachel Cassandra | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s Housing Task Force requested $55,040 in funding from the Borough Assembly for a Housing Needs Assessment. The task force says it’s an important step to securing grant funding for housing projects in the future. The Assembly approved the full funding amount, but not without some disagreement.

Petersburg Borough Assembly approves $5.7 million contract for hydroelectric upgrades

by Rachel Cassandra | Jan 5, 2023 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly on Tuesday approved a 5.7 million dollar contract for upgrades to the Blind Slough Hydroelectric Power Plant. The winning bid for the contract was from MCG/ Dawson Joint Venture.

Utility Director Karl Hagerman recommended the bid and the assembly approved it unanimously. Other bids submitted were over two million dollars more. The funds will cover removal of old equipment and installation of new equipment. And Hagerman says it will include inspection.

Petersburg Borough Assembly approves $40,000 for early childhood educator incentives

by Rachel Cassandra | Dec 22, 2022 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly approved $40,000 to fund an incentive program for early childhood educators at their Monday meeting.

Petersburg assembly votes down change in election rules

by Joe Viechnicki | Feb 23, 2022 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday voted down a proposal to require an assembly member to resign their seat before running for mayor.

Petersburg Borough Assembly considers proposed land sought by Alaska Native Without Lands

by Angela Denning, KFSK | Sep 2, 2020 | Featured News, Local News, News, Syndicated | 0

Petersburg Borough assembly is considering an opinion on a draft senate bill that would give federal land to five Southeast communities–Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Haines, and Tenakee Springs. The assembly discussed the issue at their last regular meeting.