Following a fourth public hearing on increasing rates for using Lutak Dock, the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday adopted the ordinance without discussing member Scott Rossman’s proposal to freeze rates at 2011 levels. “I could maybe choke down this 2011 increase, but why do we have to do this immediate ramp-up for the next five years?” Rossman asked. “I […]
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SEABA seeks planners’ OK of heliport at 26 Mile
Members of the Haines Borough Planning Commission on Thursday were slated to consider a conditional use permit for a 26 Mile Haines Highway heliport that would serve helicopter skiing tours, but the applicants withdrew their request. Borough clerk Julie Cozzi said applicants had withdrawn their conditional use permit request, but “they plan to bring it back.” The next planning […]
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Bicycle group to roll out goals, moniker
About two dozen residents turned out March 30 for discussion of bicycling needs in the community. Bike rider Norman Hughes said political advocacy, infrastructure improvements and bicyclist education were among topics discussed. Borough manager Mark Earnest, a former bike racer, facilitated the meeting and assemblyman Daymond Hoffman and school superintendent Michael Byer were in attendance. “It’s time for […]
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Thanks for help with Japan relief effort
A wave of community effort and good will helped raise more than $5,000 to aid Japanese tsunami victims through the Modest Japanese Dinner and Auction of Immodest Desserts on March 29. Many thanks go to Haines People for Peace for launching the idea and to more community members than can be named here for bringing […]
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Tax, reserves slated to balance budget; Earnest presents spending plan
Haines Borough Assembly members got their first look at manager Mark Earnest’s budget for the coming year Tuesday. The $13.9 million borough spending plan is balanced by using $288,000 in reserves and by raising property taxes slightly. Its total includes spending $2.9 million in state grants for pending improvements to the Port Chilkoot Dock and trestle. […]
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Young: Harbor funds rest on earmarking
U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, will attempt to segregate Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands into a separate category for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding to ensure money for projects here. Young aide Chad Padgett said the change would have to come during reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bill, which is […]
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Warren remembered for family dedication
The Haines Alaska Native Brotherhood held a memorial service for past president Richard C. Warren Sr. Tuesday, followed by a service conducted by Pastor Jones Hotch at the ANB Hall. Warren apparently died in his sleep of heart failure early last week. He was 76 and had suffered several years with congestive heart disease and […]
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Thomas, Kookesh undecided on tax break for oil industry
Haines’ two state legislators staked out opposite views on a proposed school funding bill, but each said they were undecided on a proposal by Gov. Sean Parnell to reduce taxes on oil companies by $2 billion per year. Parnell’s proposed reduction of oil industry taxes has overshadowed most other issues since the session began in […]
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Assembly to revisit dock rates Tuesday
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is set to have further discussion on proposed exponential rate increases for using Lutak Dock. “I think it’s moving in a very positive direction,” borough manager Mark Earnest said at the assembly’s March 8 meeting. “The whole idea is to secure a stable revenue stream for existing dock operation and maintenance costs, as well as […]
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Ordinance would require hearing for new heli-ports
The Haines Borough Assembly on March 8 advanced an ordinance that would make heliports a conditional use in the general use planning and zoning district. The district encompasses the bulk of lands in the borough, minus the townsite and Lutak and Mud Bay land use service areas. Currently, heliports in that area are a use by right, and the […]