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Votes and actions at a glance — Petersburg Borough Assembly, March 2, 2026
Summary
At its March 2 meeting the Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2026-04 (rezoning tideland parcel), approved Resolution #2026-03 (Axon agreement up to $378,897.58), and directed staff to develop WCF regulations under Option 3 with a holding-district amendment; all motions passed 7-0.
Key actions taken by the Petersburg Borough Assembly on March 2, 2026:
• Ordinance #2026-04 adopted (third reading) — Rezones a borough-owned tideland parcel to Industrial (I-1) within the Marine Industrial Overlay. Motion by Assembly Member Scott Newman; second by Assembly Member Rob Schwartz. Vote: 7-0, unanimous.
• Resolution #2026-03 approved — Authorizes an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras, TASER 10 devices, in-car cameras, digital evidence storage, training, and software services in an amount not to exceed $378,897.58 over ten years; annual payments subject to appropriation. Motion by Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor; second by Assembly Member James Valentine. Vote: 7-0, unanimous.
• Direction on Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) — Assembly recommended Option 3 (extend Title 19 borough-wide except Kupreanof) and approved an amendment to create a holding district outside Service Area One that excludes WCFs from as-of-right uses and requires conditional-use permits for them. Motion by Vice Mayor Stanton Gregor; second by Assembly Member Newman. Amendment moved by Assembly Member Newman and seconded by Assembly Member Valentine. Vote on amended main motion: 7-0, unanimous.
The minutes also record presentations from Petersburg Medical Center, the Petersburg School District, the U.S. Forest Service, a BDO FY2025 audit presentation, and an Emergency Operations Plan update to be included in the FY2027 budget. Assembly Member Bob Martin announced he will bring a resolution or letter opposing a Board of Fish hatchery-production proposal at the next meeting.
