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Board members reviewed the existing city-derived code language that requires property owners to place visible numbers (at least 2½ inches in height) on principal buildings, and that allows the city to place numbers and bill the owner if they do not comply. Members said the code is old, enforcement is inconsistent, and public works no longer monitors compliance.

Staff reported a longer drafted ordinance intended to clarify responsibilities, enforcement and placement, but legal questions remain. Borough attorney Liz (name used in meeting) told staff she needs to confirm whether the borough can place numbers on private buildings; staff said it is likely permissible to place monument-post signs in the public right-of-way but that right-of-way boundaries must be verified before any borough crew installs signage.

The board also discussed the volunteer fire department association’s existing program to supply and install monument-post signs: individual property owners can order signs via a borough web form; current prices cited were $25 for a sign and $35 with a post. Members raised that if the borough relies on volunteers to provide and install signs, the association should be reimbursed for materials so the program can continue.

Board members asked staff to circulate the draft ordinance and submit questions to the attorney for the next meeting. No enforcement action or ordinance adoption occurred at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3 13 2025 Public Safety Advisory Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Members reviewed the borough's existing building-numbering code (chapter 13.08) and a longer drafted ordinance. Staff said the borough may be limited in placing numbers on private buildings and that monument-post signs in the right-of-way are commonly used and supplied by the volunteer fire department association.","taxTitle","Petersburg Borough, Alaska","taxId",14865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629524,"Borough to move Dolphin Street crosswalk; lighting and flashing signs under review",260,1570000,1830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1&start=1570&end=1830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1/thumbnail_1570000.jpg","/articles/6629524/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Borough-to-move-Dolphin-Street-crosswalk-lighting-and-flashing-signs-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629524-183d83c34a2b3c243e3ee781ed15a120/orig.mp4?Expires=1775526595&Signature=OJU4qARrCAMpZl~cz22qlXvQQ2sROcqh4fhJU3bBXHHxuYvx5ysc5s3hTRaC0cJCp5VQL8Ipk2cDkMnfiDSi02mAsLdXi-poZYQlHjU0TErJ74U9TNJ3xsFnmLB5~SalPnjJYyf0M5rpwjKmFm98TOuB6t4H4DDIMgjLXQgRhsAMwD0Dv9J7aBxVE3-oBC8GzHIl0pS4oM3g-Q~mi2wbqewDiH2xqon5a3xDOact~mFi4XZSYcsQZRUSGlpPpuevhqrPHrJFiFkb-UsOPxpR037NNzUYZVhcnJeluT2PSjd8PbWzOYUqyb33LZUcgrOP4RQaqr1SFcY7h2yjJCfAIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents Dave and Tanya Tynes asked the Public Safety Advisory Board to add lighting and possibly flashing amber beacons at two crosswalks on Dolphin Street that serve Ray C. Stedman Elementary School, saying students arrive and leave before crossing guards are on duty and visibility is poor during winter mornings and evenings.

Board members and borough staff discussed immediate and longer-term measures. Public works reported plans to relocate a crosswalk near the children’s center: the crosswalk will be moved to intersect with Fifth Street and the existing farther-up crosswalk will be removed. The relocation will include installing a stop sign so traffic on Dolphin Street becomes a three-way stop at that segment, which staff said should slow through traffic and improve safety for crossing guards and students.

On lighting, staff said they will ask public works and the power utility for cost information; if running power is impractical, the borough can consider solar-powered flashing signs as a less-expensive option. Staff noted engineered plans exist for a larger rebuild of that end of Dolphin Street that would add lighting and create safer access to the school and adjacent leased lots; funding for the larger project has not been finalized and remains under discussion.

One resident suggested stronger enforcement (traffic tickets) as an interim step. No formal board vote was required or taken; staff indicated they will obtain cost and feasibility information for lighting and proceed with the planned crosswalk relocation this spring when weather allows.","Residents requested lighting at school crosswalks on Dolphin Street. Borough staff plan to relocate one crosswalk near Fifth Street, add a stop sign to slow traffic, and ask public works to cost out lighting or solar flashing beacons.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629529,"Police chief outlines renewed interest and fundraising for K-9 program; assembly previously declined",177,141000,318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1&start=141&end=318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6629529/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Police-chief-outlines-renewed-interest-and-fundraising-for-K-9-program-assembly-previously-declined","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629529-17eea6b59579549e9ba1ae11a8152a7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775526595&Signature=N7zoPNeKCE2AYbahiWjxC8-iXcwtaZZiSO8ALpiHEY~fIrZ-hTeWwxSzQq0-c-09WerNjrT6vDCLC4MvQiF09rkYM80uG9U6vDpqQY3H-HFGjcqqiJHRiKYK8UXQqiJZkRS7nZBBWMP7WHMrvt9lp44wMivRBqHbNmfQmWY-5ZddQWUtuCzHcu2nDR9ZhyeIcPHbwvZFLqEEtPSHAZbTE8-Hx8gn5QHZApOs7YfvbeAq2Y7jBr76vgbMoQ-Z-VCO82mcYmJ-BiWoOCHdaYUqfCpZRb2F2Oy57lawsL0faxcWj2t96nyIyk5HBYo-lurDqEzmMxXM7r0yYf384184aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief (Kerr) updated the Public Safety Advisory Board on renewed public interest and private pledges for a proposed police K-9 program, saying residents and organizations have offered money but that formal approval must come from the Borough Assembly.

Chief Kerr said PIA (using opiate settlement funds) has approved a $14,000 donation and First Bank recently contributed $500. Other individuals have offered support, and organizers are fielding daily questions about how citizens can back the program. \"If you wanna make a contribution to it, just state it in [a letter to the assembly], but don't actually send the money right now until we get a 501(c)(3) and until it gets approved by the assembly,\" the chief said, advising supporters to send letters of support instead of funds.

The chief told the board that the assembly originally voted the proposal down and asked for it to be revisited closer to the budget process; the department has since identified startup and annual costs. He said startup could be covered from seizure funds and remaining budget balances and vehicle replacement timing, but estimated annual maintenance (training and other recurring costs) at about $14,200 per year. The chief noted outside partners — including CCAD — have offered help covering some training costs, which would reduce the annual borough obligation.

Board members asked whether cost was the objection; chief and staff responded that the assembly wanted to discuss timing and budget impacts. A representative said Petersburg Mental Health has also explored an independent dog program and may partner or contribute funds.

No formal motion or assembly action on the K-9 program occurred at the advisory board meeting. Board members were informed to expect the assembly to consider the program again during upcoming budget discussions.","Police chief reported renewed public interest and private donations toward a proposed K-9 program; the assembly had earlier voted down the program but may revisit it closer to budget time.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6629534,"Advisory board votes to send letter supporting volunteer firefighter stipends",1456,64000,1520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1&start=64&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703604-01c4b2963aaed3680f32ae8a199ff5e1/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6629534/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Advisory-board-votes-to-send-letter-supporting-volunteer-firefighter-stipends","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629534-2b254beec7d39b07d5096760b90d965b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775526595&Signature=CNxOaKBXT0v8halJtpNnWRsNFhE03vs2IxrjUhqnXbqVnuCfpB8TVuuKnt0fTCL6vBNRW8uecjdNGuDyD~FwZVB~iUtubRPETVOJku3Ks1o7zEPwZGOAoYIwnRkY53vtZf~2TqVOW6smwRq7AaObl8qfrM4OGRODFqp8pzjLEz1le5H4Sepip0KGME7rmSPW2sBuM3ir-rmTMHGE1t8cpVRdrl1eTF-53BzIgkr-BCEKoj-Gbn5-wuCeVGLdLJlZ~yx~n8TE0Moxr6Gavy~NhOqJZ8f3vrdXnffggfz74Knj~sCfx9o1S53OqB6vsw~sxp2mozLvd6O03a5ygfZMxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Petersburg Borough Public Safety Advisory Board voted to send a letter to the Borough Assembly urging support for a budget that would include $25-per-response stipends for volunteer fire and emergency medical responders.

The motion to write the letter passed with no recorded opposition. Fire Chief Daniel Byrd and another department official described the stipend proposal and its fiscal context during the board’s meeting. \"I would like to see a letter of support from this body to the assembly in support of Aaron's budget this year,\" Byrd said, explaining that volunteers spend personal time and money responding to incidents.

Board members and staff framed the stipend as both a modest reimbursement and a recruitment tool. Officials presented several cost estimates based on recent activity: paying $25 per response only would cost roughly $41,000–$49,000 based on 2023 call volumes; if the stipend covered both training and responses, that estimate rises to about $61,000–$69,000. The department said hiring paid staff at scale would cost far more — roughly $94,000 per full-time employee and an estimated $1.1–$1.2 million to staff 12 positions (a figure the department said includes three currently paid staff).

Officials also said ambulance billing revenue averages about $60,000–$70,000 per year and is deposited into the borough’s general fund. The board discussed that ambulance collections could offset some stipend costs but emphasized that the assembly must decide budget priorities.

The board directed that a letter of support be drafted for the assembly; the motion was moved and seconded and carried. No vote tally by name was recorded in the meeting transcript.

The board’s action does not appropriate funds or change payroll; it requests that the Assembly consider the stipend in its budget review. Any stipend or budget change would require formal Assembly action and inclusion in the borough’s adopted budget.","The Public Safety Advisory Board voted to send a letter to the Petersburg Borough Assembly asking that the borough include $25-per-call stipends for volunteer responders in the upcoming budget request; board members and the fire chief outlined estimated costs and hiring trade-offs.","actionData","errors"]

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