The Haines Borough Assembly last week passed an ordinance increasing water and sewer rates by 5 percent annually for the next three years, despite suggestions by two assembly members that the increases should be steeper. The new rates go into effect May 1. The combined water/sewer rate for unmetered residential customers will gradually increase from $78.40 today […]
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Lari to leaders: To understand pot, observe use
A local marijuana advocate addressed the Haines Borough Assembly last week, urging the officials to either watch adults consume marijuana or partake in the substance themselves. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the day marijuana officially became legal in Alaska, Dean Lari approached the assembly during the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. Lari said he […]
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Again, preschool seeking new home
The Chilkat Valley Preschool’s plans to buy part of a building on Willard Street have fallen through due to zoning issues, preschool administrator Renee Hoffman said this week. The preschool, housed in the Haines Borough’s Human Resources Building, intended to move into about two-thirds of the building owned by Sue Folletti, buying those sections of […]
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Noise, cop studies get assembly’s OK
The Haines Borough Assembly approved a major spending package Tuesday, including $41,300 to study helicopter noise, $22,000 to study the police department and $100,000 for planning toward Lutak Dock improvements. The assembly voted 5-1 to approve the package, with assembly member Ron Jackson opposed. Mayor Jan Hill broke the tie in favor of including the noise study in the spending package, […]
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Nonprofits: Tax change a squeeze
Leaders of local nonprofits say proposed changes to how their organizations apply and qualify for property tax exemptions would put financial and administrative strain on them, jeopardizing their effectiveness and ability to operate in the community. The Haines Borough Assembly introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would change how the municipality grants community purpose exemptions to nonprofits. The […]
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Borough OKs deal to maintain new bridge
By Karen Garcia The Haines Borough Assembly last week voted to enter into an agreement with the state for replacement of the Klehini River bridge near 26 Mile Haines Highway. The $8.3 million Department of Transportation project is slated for construction in the spring of 2016. It will replace the steel bridge with a “decked bulb-tee […]
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Water, sewer rate increase looming
An ordinance increasing water and sewer rates 5 percent annually for the next three years is set for adoption at Tuesday’s Haines Borough Assembly meeting. If passed, the combined water/sewer rate for unmetered residential customers would increase from $78.40 today to $91.20 in July 2018. Manager David Sosa said the increases are necessary to cover operating costs, […]
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District ups Stickler pay for principal work
The Haines Borough school board Tuesday voted unanimously to restore principal Cheryl Stickler’s salary to the same amount she received last year, in light of time she has spent doing her former duties. Under a restructuring of administration adopted at the start of the school year, Stickler was to spend half her time as principal and the other […]
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Assemble: No to proposal to protect harbor workers
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday voted down a resolution that would have supported extra protections for the harbormaster and harbor employees. The resolution would have supported passage of state legislation establishing a minimum amount of jail time for people convicted of assaulting or harassing port and harbor employees. The assembly voted 3-2 to strike down the resolution, […]
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Borough signs economic development director
On a unanimous vote, the Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday approved the hire of Bill Mandeville, the town’s new community and economic development director. He will start Feb. 1 with an annual salary of $64,000. Mandeville this week toured borough facilities, spoke with staff members, and gave the assembly a rundown of his qualifications and background. Mandeville has […]