In a 7-2 vote, the CBJ assembly approved a three percent pay increase for city manager Kim Kiefer. That means Kiefer will be getting an annual salary of $149,350 with benefits retroactively effective April 1, 2013. The merit increase was put forward by the city manager evaluation subcommittee made up of Mayor Merrill Sanford and…
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Closed door meetings planned to hear report on personnel investigation
The CBJ assembly and hospital board hold separate executive sessions today to discuss a confidential personnel investigation at Bartlett Regional Hospital regarding allegations of a hostile work environment.
CBJ, AWARE to return state funds for new extended stay shelter
The $850,000 grant was awarded to the city to support AWARE’s project. But unforeseen issues with the project site made it financially unfeasible.
Hartle is honored with award of appreciation, assembly hears from Glacier Swim Club
City attorney John Hartle received a standing ovation in assembly chambers last night for his 20 years of service to the municipality of Juneau. CBJ assembly presented Hartle an Award of Appreciation.
Juneau Assembly gets updates on housing, snow removal
The Juneau Affordable Housing Commission calls for a dedicated housing coordinator on the CBJ payroll.
Hospital can’t afford EMR contract, Assembly rejects funding request
Bartlett officials say the contractor’s annual maintenence fee would take a big chunk out of their already-thin profit margin
Assembly ratifies firefighters’ contract
The Juneau Assembly has ratified terms of a new three-year contract agreement between the city and firefighters. Members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 4303, already voted to ratify the negotiated agreement, which includes a 1 percent pay increase on July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. Next year, wages go up…
Juneau International Airport board to look locally for new manager
The Juneau International Airport Board of Directors will give preference to local candidates in its search for a new airport manager.
Committee to make recommendations on search for new CBJ Attorney
A subcommittee of the Juneau Assembly will recommend a month-long search process for a new City Attorney when the full Assembly meets as Committee of the Whole on Monday.
Finance Director calls changes to CBJ assessment process a “multi-year adjustment”
It could take the City and Borough of Juneau another year or two to work out all the kinks in its new process for determining property values. But the public can help by providing information to the Assessor’s Office.