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Borough manager reports disaster declaration inclusion, plowing cost concerns and new grants for fire department
Summary
Manager Fullerton briefed the assembly that the governor expanded a state disaster declaration to include Haines Borough (making public assistance eligible), warned individual assistance is not available, asked for direction on plowing contracts likely to exceed a $7,000 budget cap, and highlighted multiple grants to the fire department and a viral visitor‑center social media reel.
Borough Manager Fullerton told the assembly on Jan. 13 that the state expanded a disaster declaration to include Haines Borough after DOT sought extra snow‑removal support; the designation makes the borough potentially eligible for state public assistance for infrastructure damages, though individual assistance is not available at this time. Fullerton urged residents to document damage, take photos and keep receipts in case broader regional thresholds are met that would qualify for individual aid.
Fullerton said the borough had previously set a not‑to‑exceed $7,000 contract for plowing the Mosquito Lake facility; with continuing heavy snowfall she asked the assembly for guidance because some plow contracts may exceed that amount. She said she had directed crews to keep emergency access open and to prioritize fuel delivery and roof shedding removal.
Fullerton praised the local fire department (HVFD) for a rapid night‑time response that saved equipment and reported the department received three grants through the Southeast Region Emergency Medical Services Council (SERMS) — a chest compression system (~$21,000), 31 radios and a base station (estimated value ~$99,000) and an inflatable rescue sled (~$3,500). She also noted the visitor center’s weather reel had more than 237,000 views.
Fullerton said planning commission scheduling and other items (a vessel that sank and was refloated) were in the packet and reminded the assembly about an upcoming planning session on Jan. 24 and a town‑hall to discuss Letnikoff float proposals.
