The Haines Borough could soon be partnering with a private business to solve towing, impoundment and junked-car related issues. The assembly voted Tuesday to direct the administration to request bids for providing the services. The provider would help the borough enforce laws already on the books. In light of recent discussion of a proposed local motor vehicle […]
Search results
Posted inNews
Car tax encounters opposition: Assembly wants more details on proposal
Haines Borough Assembly members and residents expressed misgivings about a proposed motor vehicle registration tax Tuesday. The assembly postponed a vote on the motor vehicle tax ordinance, which would compel residents to pay $22 every two years for each of their vehicles regardless of size, type, and age. The tax would raise about $40,000 annually […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Volunteers made pet photos a success
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (HARK) would like to thank “Santa Mike” for coming to town and posing with local area pets during this year’s pet photos with Santa. We’d also like to express our appreciation to Dianne Nelson who helped organize the event, Helen Mooney who donated decorations and the Haines Senior Center for […]
Posted inNews
Owners puzzled by dog disappearances
A recent spate of missing dogs in Haines has owners wondering what happened to their canine companions. Nancy Coleman, who lives on Fourth Avenue, lost her chocolate Labrador retriever Boozer and pit bull Rager Nov. 8. Coleman normally ties up Rager, which makes Boozer stick around since he’s so fond of the pit bull. Rager […]
Posted inNews
Assembly supports Earnest extension
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 Tuesday to extend manager Mark Earnest’s contract through July 2014 pending a “satisfactory” evaluation and a contract review. Members Debra Schnabel and Norman Smith were opposed. Dave Berry, Steve Vick, Joanne Waterman, and Jerry Lapp were in favor. Waterman introduced a motion to extend the contract at the Oct. 9 assembly meeting where Earnest revealed he would […]
Posted inNews
Foundation awards $12K in local grants: Projects include school sign
Thanks to nearly $12,000 in grants awarded by the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation last week, nine local organizations have funding for projects and services. The foundation disburses grants annually. The Haines High School systems engineering class was awarded the $600 Mini-Tech Grant, for construction of an electronic LED signboard at school. The award was sponsored […]
Posted inNews
Heli-ski plan advances
The Haines Borough Assembly heard testimony from about six residents but made no substantive changes Tuesday to a revised heli-ski ordinance it introduced Oct. 9. Members voted 5-1 to send the measure to a second public hearing Nov. 6. Jerry Lapp was opposed, saying the proposed changes go “way overboard.” Changes from current borough law include establishment […]
Posted inNews
Earnest seeking contract to 2014
Casting a tie-breaking vote, Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott stopped an assembly motion Tuesday aimed at extending manager Mark Earnest’s contract through June 2014. With Scott’s vote, the assembly agreed, 4-3, to postpone the matter to Nov. 6, when Earnest has been asked to make a formal proposal. “My concern is that it’s a big decision,” Scott said. “I’m […]
Posted inNews
Revised heli-ski ordinance introduced
The Haines Borough Assembly voted Tuesday 4-2 to introduce an ordinance that would charge heli-ski companies a $5 per skier-day fee and allow fines up to $1,000 per day for permit violations. Establishment of the fee would not be effective until the 2014 season. Under current borough law, fines are limited to $300. Members Jerry Lapp and Norm Smith voted in […]
Posted inNews
Assembly goes to electronic meeting packets
Meeting packets are a thing of the past for the Haines Borough Assembly. Instead of reams of paper, assembly members now each get an iPad, a slimmed-down, tablet computer with a touch-screen keyboard. Borough officials say iPads will not only save the Haines Borough heaps of paper and ink; they’ll also reduce staff time and wear and tear […]