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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06232008-Sp Mtg. City Council MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Volume 37, Page 595 CALL TO ORDER The June 23, 2008 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 8:25 p.m. by Mayor Clark Corbridge. OPENING CEREMONY City Manager Phillip Oates led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Clark Corbridge presiding and Willard Dunham Betsy Kellar comprising a quorum of the Council; and Phillip Oates, City Manager Jean Lewis, City Clerk Cheryl Brooking, City Attorney ABSENT -Tom Smith Linda Amberg Bob Valdatta Jean Bardarson CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Bardarson/Amberg) Approval of Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2008-058, Authorizing The City Manager To Appropriate Funds From The General Fund In The Amount Of $12,770.00 For The Emergency Purchase Of A Honda 225 Hp Outboard Motor From Storm Chasers Marine Services In For The Fire Vessel John Foster Motion (Bardarson/Kellar) Approve Resolution 2008-058 Oates stated one of the motors in the fire vessel John Foster had ingested saltwater. After investigation it was determined it needed a new motor for the cost. Three quotes came in and the city wished to offer the contract to Stormchasers for installation. A huge crowd was anticipated for the 4th of July and the authorization of this purchase would put the vessel ready for the 4th. Oates stated the cruise ship head tax money of $17,000 received to enhance the safety of cruise ships would be used and that this was an appropriate use of that money. With this purchase the motor would have a one year warranty and approval of the purchase was recommended. City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 volume 37, Page 596 In response to questions, Fire Chief Dave Squires stated the right engine needed to be replaced. The old motor would be kept for rebuild, but the exact cause of why the motor ingested saltwater could not be determined. This motor was outside the original warranty because the city had had this vessel for three years now. He stated it was last used for the Lifeguard search outside of Whittier. COUNCIL COMMENTS Kellar wished everyone a happy 4th of July weekend. Bardarson informed that the memorial service for Betsy Smith was Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m. Dunham also wished everyone a happy 4th of July weekend. Valdatta had seen a T-shirt that he liked that said; Seward, Alaska~ooler than Florida. CITIZENS' COMMENTS -None COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Oates thanked the fire department for what they did. No life had been lost since 1995 and he thought the community owed them a huge debt of gratitude. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn (Bardarson/Amberg) The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Jean ewis, C Cit Jerk Clark Corbridge Mayor (City Seal} ''''~qO~ SE~~~~i ~ r4 .,, ~ ~ s ~..~..~ t 'D ~„ ~ a ••-- ~~~~~~ 0~ p1.P~•`w,.