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Petersburg City Manager, Stephen Giesbrecht, reported to the council Monday evening on the current and upcoming projects the city is involved with. “The library project is expected to be surveyed and staked,” Giesbrecht stated. “Excavation of the site should begin in the next couple of weeks.” The Parks and Recreation Department is meeting bi-weekly in preparation for the July 4 celebration. “Anyone with any ideas for the event should call Donn Hayes,” said Giesbrecht. Giesbrecht will meet with Wayne Jensen to take a preliminary look at des...
The Petersburg City Council has ordered the city manager to enter into negotiations regarding the purchase of waterfront property owned by the Reid Family Trust. Petersburg City Manager, Stephen Giesbrecht spoke directly in the Monday evening council meeting. “This property is not going to pay for itself.” The council decided to have the property evaluated in order to see what improvements will need to be made. “This is an important piece of property for the fishing community,” City Councilman Rick Braun said. “But I hesitate to buy something...
The Rainforest Islands Ferry was scheduled to launch in July 2012. Due to funding and design delays the launch of this service has been pushed back to the spring of 2013. City of Coffman Cove representative, Heather Hedges said, “Originally the launch date was delayed because of funding.” The City of Coffman Cove was attempting to receive funds from the United States Department of Agriculture. “We were told that the USDA was no longer funding these projects,” Hedges said. “We tried other ave...
The Petersburg City Council directed an ordinance be prepared to withdraw membership from the Inter-Island Ferry Authority during its May 7 meeting. If this ordinance is approved by a two-thirds Council majority, it will be submitted to the voters for ratification at the City election, Oct. 2. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority was created to develop an efficient and effective network of ferries and ferry-related facilities and services to provide the ferry system to serve the various ferry transportation needs of residents of Prince of Wales...
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority of Directors has not reached a decision in regard to the appointment of an individual to serve a three year term as the “at large” board member. The IFA by-laws require that the Mayor from each participating municipality, with concurrence of their respective City Council, appoint the at large director. The choice of candidates before the Mayor and Council are Tim Rooney, Wrangell City and Borough City Manager and Adelia (Deedee) Jefferys of Coffman Cove. City of Petersburg Mayor, Al Dwyer, has recommended Tim...
The Petersburg City Council adopted a budget for the city establishing appropriations for the fiscal year Monday evening. After four work sessions discussing the 2013 proposed budget there were still issues of concern that were brought out during the meeting. “I didn't participate in the budget,” City Councilman Don Koenigs said, “But I think it should be noted that the City of Petersburg has been deficit in its budget spending.” Koenigs says the current budget provides little constraint to limit the city's spending more than it is making. “Thi...
The Federal Building is undergoing a complete exterior renovation. Scaffolding can be seen around all outside surfaces of the building. “We are replacing all windows,” Southwest Construction Project Manager Doug Keith said. “All the siding will be pressure washed and clear coated as well.” The doors will be repainted and a completely new roof will be installed. “We are hoping for a few days of sunshine in order to finish the roof,” Keith said. “I could be finished as soon as the weekend with...
Petersburg City Council passed Resolution 2010 to establish the rate of levy of property tax for the 2012 and 2013 fiscal year. The assessed taxable value of real property for the City of Petersburg for municipal purposes for calendar year 2012 is $258,764,945. The tax levy for general operations of the city is $1,190,319 which is determined at a 4.6 mill rate; the tax levy for general operations of the school is $1,141,153 which is determined at a 4.41 mill rate. Tax levies for General Obligation Bonds for constructing and equipping a new...
The Petersburg Court House has been going through some major changes and these changes are all making a positive impact on the building. “Bathrooms have been added in the main reception area,” Court Clerk Cris Morrison said. “A law library and two adjoining attorney meeting rooms have been added as well.” The court room has been enlarged and the jury box reconfigured and refaced. “Everything is more efficient and well placed,” Morrison said. “And the judge’s entrance has been moved to make i...
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry has provided the grant to assist the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department in providing training and equipment to assist the United States Forest Service in wild land fire response and other emergencies. This grant will be provided on a ten percent match basis. The Volunteer Fire Assistance program is used for both wild land and structure protection needs. The assistance is provided to increase firefighter safety, improve the fire fighting capabilities of rural volunteer fire...
Several road projects are happening this summer around Petersburg. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has budgeted a total of $13 million for road repair, as well as other road reconstruction projects. According to Chuck Correa, regional preconstruction engineer for DOT&PF, the state maintenance chip seal crew will be stabilizing the existing road surface and chip sealing from mile point 27.8 to 30.0 near the end of Mitkof Highway. “The crews will also be doing ditch work and brush cutting in the same area. The chip s...
Ocean Beauty officials say the fish processing plant took such a hard hit last month that it will not be in full operation this summer. The plant, situated at the end of a 1,500 ft. pier between the North and Middle harbors, was struck on May 7 by the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry the M/V Matanuska. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. According to Tom Sunderland, vice president of marketing for Ocean Beauty the plant will still be running its normal ice delivery service... Full story
Over three days of public hearings, the Local Boundary Commission heard testimony regarding the Petersburg Borough Petition. Wednesday the commission heard the petitioner’s opening statement from Jim Brennan of Hedland, Brennan & Heideman, as well as the respondents’ opening statements from Amy Meade, assistant city attorney for the City & Borough of Juneau; Bob Lynn and Tom Cole with George Cole waiving his opening statement. “The proposed boundaries conform to the natural geography of the area,” Brennan said. “We also have no conflict between... Full story
Residents of Petersburg gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Petersburg Public Library Saturday morning. Rain did nothing to deter the mood of those gathered. Free umbrellas were handed out to those who wished to avoid getting wet. The event began with a performance of the Petersburg High School Brass Ensemble and the National Anthem sung by Tonya Abbott. Petersburg Mayor Al Dwyer stepped to the microphone to thank those responsible for this project. “It has been a long time comi... Full story
The current Chief Executive Officer at Petersburg Medical Center is now a finalist for the top hospital administrator position in Alaska’s capital city. Elizabeth Woodyard, who has been CEO at PMC since 2011, will travel June 14-16 to Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital to take part in the final assessment of candidates for the job – and will be interviewed by hospital staff, government and community leaders, and a panel of hospital stakeholders. The BRH Board of Directors announced Woody...
Petersburg Medical Center Board of Directors approved a 3 percent increase of rates and salaries beginning July 1. The increases will take place across the board, said Chief Financial Officer Leon Walsh. “We have a program that raises the rates for anything that we charge for,” Walsh said. The board unanimously approved the increases at the May 24 meeting. In July 2011, the board increased rates from 1 to 5 percent depending on service, and raised salaries by 1 percent. “We try to be as competitive as we can. If we’re not competitive, we have...
The early morning hours of Tuesday found the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department at work extinguishing a blaze aboard a 17 foot Lund in the 300 block off of South Nordic Drive in a residential area. “The boat was completely destroyed, and it burned through the aluminum in some places,” Assistant Fire Chief David Berg said. “But the outboards may be salvageable.” The fire melted the tarp on an adjacent shed and the paint on the house blistered. “The fire got really hot,” Berg said. “It could have been a lot worse.” The owner of the home was co...
JUNEAU (AP) — Two Alaska telecommunications companies on Tuesday announced a joint venture that they say should create the fastest wireless network in the state. The announcement by General Communication Inc., or GCI, and Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc. comes as Verizon Wireless prepares to enter the Alaska market. GCI and Alaska Communications said they had signed agreements to form The Alaska Wireless Network LLC, which would build and operate a statewide wireless system for GCI and Alaska Communications customers with the c...
ANCHORAGE (AP) —Alaska redistricting is going to lead to some interesting Legislative races. By Friday afternoon, several incumbents in both parties faced primary election challengers, The Anchorage Daily News reported Saturday. Multiple Republicans will battle in six of the 19 Senate contests. In two districts, Democrats will meet in the primary. In the House, all 40 posts are up for election this year. Nearly half involve two or more Republicans, with Democrats meeting in five primaries. Many new candidates are running for office, i...
U.S. Senator Mark Begich-D had a busy Memorial Day weekend, but made a stop in Petersburg. While he was in town, Begich met with officials and toured several city facilities. “We got to see a lot of the facilities, the new facilities, also the old ones. We got to tour the police station, which is in desperate need of help to say the least,” he said during an interview at the Harbormaster’s office. Begich, 50, who is serving with Lisa Murkowski, said he was “unsure” if there would be any Federal...
The 31st annual Salmon Derby brought in over 300 fish ranging in weight from 8.1 to 45.6 pounds. The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce sponsored event took place over the Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 25 to Monday, May 28. First prize was $7,500 cash, a derby jacket and hat and free processing by Tonka Seafoods; second prize was $3,500 cash, a derby sweatshirt and hat and third prize was $2,750 cash and a derby sweatshirt and hat. Prizes will be awarded Thursday night (May 31) at 7 p.m. at the...
# Weight Name 1 45.6 Thomas Cumps 2 40 Jim Schramek 3 38.4 Scott Stafford 4 37.9 Holli Otness 5 36.7 Lawrence Fuller 6 36.7 Robert English 7 34.5 Robin Leekley 8 33.7 Timothy Broll 9 33.3 Ted Weisenburger 10 32.5 David Janzen, Jr. 11 32.2 Kenneth Madsen 12 30 John Spurr 13 29.8 Koby Pennington 14 29.6 Theresa Vick 15 28.9 Leonard Madsen 16 28.6 Robin Leekley 17 28.5 Pete Nilsen 18 28.4 Dan Vick 19 27.9 Brian Whitethorn 20 27.6 Wesley Malcom 21 27.3 Heather O'Neil 22 27.3 Merl Honma 23 26.8 Denny Heimdahl 24 26.7 Blaine Volk 25 26.6 Charles...
WRANGELL — With eight members of the Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors facing recall in a June election, tensions were high among members of the board, supporters of the recall effort, and citizens of the borough at the directors’ most recent meeting at WMC. At the May 23 meeting, board member Jim Nelson inquired of CEO Noel Rea whether allegations of WMC losing as many as 10 beds if the hospital is forced to update to current ADA standards was a “scare tactic.” “I think when the (general obligation) bond question came up everyone...
The Borough Formation Hearing continues Thursday and Friday. As part of Wednesday’s proceedings (left to right) Larry Semmens - Third Judicial District, Lynn Chrystal - Chair at Large, and John Harrington - First Judicial District heard testimony from local fishermen regarding commercial fishing in the waters within the proposed Petersburg Borough boundaries....
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on 7th and Gjoa at 10:45 p.m. Sunday. “Upon arrival, over half of the structure was fully engulfed in flames,” Assistant Fire Chief David Berg said. Flames from the burning structure were threatening adjacent homes and time was of the essence. “It took us about an hour to darken down the building enough to enter the structure,” Berg said. A deluge gun, which is a truck mounted device capable of delivering hundreds of gallons...
