The Haines Borough Assembly on July 26 voted to start the process of demolishing the rest of the old elementary school building.
Assemblyman Scott Rossman was absent for the 4-0 vote.
The building has been proposed for a community recreation center.
Borough manager Mark Earnest said assembly approval would be required before the borough awards a contract for demolition.
“I don’t want people to panic and think there won’t be another chance to have input…