Alaska Power and Telephone is pursuing the alternative licensing process (ALP) for the Connelly Lake project despite the Haines Borough expressing support for a more rigorous licensing process. The choice of process must be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Haines Borough Assembly voted last summer to endorse the integrated licensing process (ILP), which has stricter deadlines and […]
Search results
Posted inNews, Haines Borough
Assembly approves deal for Lowe’s exit
Following 40 minutes of closed-door discussion, the Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a “negotiated separation agreement” with police chief Gary Lowe. Borough leaders – including assembly members, Mayor Stephanie Scott and manager Mark Earnest – this week refused to comment on the specifics of the agreement, saying those would be revealed Tuesday. Joanne Waterman called for an executive session to discuss […]
Posted inNews
Valuation issues linked to botched contract
Appeals to 2013 property assessments are pouring into the Haines Borough, and many concerned property owners are still seeking explanations for why their land values have soared by as much as 800 percent. State assessor Steve Van Sant fielded questions from Haines residents on April 3 during a public meeting on “mass appraisal modeling,” but could […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Borough management can’t manage
The management of the Haines Borough is finally showing they can’t manage. The budget is in the red, schools are down in count, closing important services. Why? There is not enough work for the middle-class people. Why would people move here for a new school when there is no work? Why does the management keep spending money […]
Posted inNews
Senate budget holds $39 million for Haines
In a “lean” $2 billion capital budget recently passed by the Alaska Senate, about $39 million will go toward Haines projects. Haines’ slice of the capital budget includes: $31 million for Haines Highway reconstruction and replacement of the Wells Bridge, $5 million for replacement of the Klehini River Bridge, $2 million for airport improvements and […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Book loan a great service to town
The Haines Borough Public Library book club would like to thank Leigh Horner and the school for allowing us to borrow books. What a great selection and a great service to the community! Janine Allen and Alexandra Feit
Posted inNews, Haines Borough
Borough sales tax revenues in 2012 held steady
At $2.71 million, sales tax revenues to the Haines Borough in 2012 matched those of 2011, according to figures compiled recently by the municipality. Borough manager Mark Earnest had projected an increase of 1.5 percent in tax revenues when budgeting last year, an additional $48,000 in income “due largely to projected increased fuel prices.” “It doesn’t look like we’re […]
Posted inNews
Port Chilkoot dock bid under budget
The lowest bid for the Port Chilkoot Dock and Letnikof Harbor renovation projects is $500,000 under budget, allowing the Haines Borough to include developments it had previously eliminated for cost-cutting purposes. Seattle-based Pacific Pile & Marine said work on the projects will total $5.8 million, a half-million dollars less than the $6.3 million budget. The borough removed […]
Posted inNews
Borough drops idea for harbor fuel card-lock
The Haines Borough has withdrawn its request for bids to provide a card-lock system for fuel purchases at the Small Boat Harbor. Assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck said a credit-card-only system was under consideration by borough leaders, who wanted to improve accountability of payments and fuel inventory, but has been reconsidered in light of re-evaluating costs. […]
Posted inNews
AP&T: Studies rule out Schubee Lake hydro
Alaska Power and Telephone officials said this week the company is ruling out pursuing Schubee Lake as an alternative hydroelectric project to Connelly Lake. Construction and operation of a hydroelectric project at Schubee Lake would be both expensive and “extremely difficult,” according to reports recently released by AP&T. Several Haines Borough Assembly members and residents asked AP&T to investigate […]