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Home My WebLink About12012010 PACAB Packet Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting • t of seg 0 . -■.:,kN-Z$1 December 1, 2010 Council Chambers Noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting December 1, 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 07/2011 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vacant Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 07/2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Harbormaster Report —Kari Anderson Term Expires 07/2010 Daryl Schaefermeyer Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 07/2012 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Robert Buck to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 agenda item] Vacant 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Board Member Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Term Expires 07/2011 asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Phillip Oates separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the City Manager event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda. ] Kari Anderson Harbor Master Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda December 1, 2010 Page 1 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. Harbormaster's SMIC /Harbor Year in review 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Budget and travel reimbursement . Page 3 B. Set next work session topic for December 15 to discuss slip configurations off of Z float Page 4 r C. Discussion of January 2011 joint work session with planning and zoning to review and provide recommendations on nominating public lands for lease and review the lease proposal polices and procedures Page 5 D. Approval of November 10, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes Page 6 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - A. Upcoming council and board meetings (Fish Enhancement work session, land Policies work session ) 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PA CAB Agenda December 1, 2010 Page 2 2 PACAB MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW 2010 Budget to date w /expenditure Advertising - $190.00 $ 250.00 $ 60.00 Subscription & Dues - $850.00 $ 750.00 $ (140.00) Travel & Subsistence - $729.00 $ 450.00 $ (440.00) Education & Training - $250.00 $ 400.00 $ 150.00 Insurance - $400.00 $ 400.00 $ - Supplies - $1,043.92 $ 990.00 $ (53.92) Postage & Fees $ 210.00 $ 210.00 Misc - $40.00 $ - - $40.00 Totals $ 3,450.00 - $253.92 (A) Expenditures Description Jan -10 $40.00 WTC Luncheon Feb -10 $161.00 WTC travel remibursement Apr -10 $850.00 WTC membership Jun -10 $979.00 Business of Green Energy Conference year to date $1,043.92 copier expenses $190.00 advertising $400.00 Insurance Nov -10 $40.00 Regional Port Conference Registration NEMBINHOMINNagegliNallalalir PACAB Work Session DATE: 12/15/2010 1oF sF� TO: PACAB Members �"� FROM: Seward Harbormaster g1.asr-o SUBJECT: Planning for Slips off of Z float The attachments show potential slip configurations for Z float. City Administration is requesting input from Port & Commerce Board Members regarding the size and number of slips created off of Z float. Two constraints currently exist on design plans: 1.) the tie -in location of the floats is set approximately 200 feet apart, and 2.) sufficient room needs to be designed for vessels to maneuver into their slip. The design standard for this is 1.5 times the overall length of the vessel. Points to consider: The Seward Harbor currently has no slips for 60' vessels, although there is a waitlist for this size of vessel. The number of individuals on the existing waitlist, and the number of years to obtain a slip of that size. General Economic Evaluation, Future business potential for vessels 100' -150' feet in length and current harbor use: charter vessels, tugs, sailboats, tugs /barges, and needs of commercial and transient vessels. Potential revenue created from the slip configuration, and whether this revenue would allow the City to bond for this construction. Potential loss of smaller (17') slips in the South Harbor (S float) with improvements to launch ramps or adjacent slips. Wait List Information as of 11/15/2010: Next Date Slip Slip # on Offer got on size List list 17' Slip 0 23' Slip 13 1/29/2010 32' Slip 99 8/29/2009 40' Slip 94 10/4/2007 50' Slip 50 2/19/2008 60' Slip 7 8/9/2004 75' Slip 13 8/9/2004 90' Slip 2 4/30/2010 100 Slip 4 12/16/2005 4 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Statement e C of sett, c. Date: December 1, 2010 1/4 1 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Suzi Towsley, Executive Liaison Subject: Setting a Joint work session with Planning and Zoning Commission Background and Justification: Administration recommends that PACAB Set a January 2011 Joint work session with Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to review and provide recommendations on nominating public lands for lease and review the lease proposal polices and procedures. 5 wow City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The regular November 10, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Chair Long ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Ron Long presiding, and Board Members Deborah Alterman Rob Buck Darryl Schaefermeyer comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Dan Oliver, Absent: Paul Tougas Also were present: Christy Terry, Community Development Kari Anderson, Harbormaster AKRR Louis Bencardino Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison Public: Russ Maddox SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Alaska Railroad Report • Northland had anticipated moving a vessel in soon. • Crowley was remarked upon as a good customer to both the City and the railroad. • The Halloween carnival, at the railroad dock had been a success in October. • Archery Classes were started soon. • An arts and Crafts show was scheduled for December. Questions from the board on the dredging project, answered by the Harbormaster. Harbormaster Report • Break water extension was moving forward and through obstacles. • Z float extension moving forward. • The T dock had been damaged and the city's insurance company was being contacted and an investigation ongoing. 6 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume, Page • The Harbormaster was planning to travel out oftown to a harbormaster conference in Wrangle and the Pacific Marine Expo. Community Development Report: City Manager Oates/ Christy Terry • Coastal Villages Region Fund had shown interest in relocating and home porting some of their vessels to Seward in a stepped approach. The board and City Manager discussed this possible opportunity and the necessary infrastructure. • The Board and City Manager generally discussed the possible improvements to both the Harbor and the SMIC area that would potentially help attract this relocation. There were no Citizens Comments. Approval of agenda and consent agenda; The consent agenda was approved via unanimous consent. NEW BUSINESS Board members City Code and PACAB policy regarding inactive and absent board Members, and PACABS attendance record for 2010. The Board unanimously decided to send Paul Tougas a letter thanking him for his service on the board, inviting him to volunteer in the future when his schedule allows consistent attendance; to vacate the seat and advertise the vacancy through the City Clerk's office. Motion (Bucks Nominating Darryl Schaefermeyer as Vice Chair. Schaefermeyer politely declined the nomination due to time obligation. Buck withdrew the motion. Motion (Buck/Schaefermeyer) Nominating Deborah Altermatt as Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously Resolution 2010 -07 Motion (Schaefermeyer/Buck) Adopt Resolution 2010 -10 of the Seward Port and conunerce Advisory Board, supporting and providing 7 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume, Page recommendations for City Incentives and Services to Expand Existing Businesses and Attract New Business • Motion to amend 2010 -07 (Schaefermeyer /Buck) changing title Resolution 2010 -10 of the Seward Port and commerce Advisory Board, supporting and providing recommendations for City Incentives and Services to Expand Existing Businesses, Attract New Businesses and Attract Investment Motion to amend passed unanimously And Motion to amend 2010 -07 (Schaefermeyer /Altermatt) adding: WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed possible incentives and made recommendations at their Regular Meeting August 4, and November 10 2010. And Motion to amend 2010 -07 (Schaefermeyer /Buck) changes: 1. Assist in directing where to obtain low interest loans for property purchases & construction. , and/or; 2. Extend or waive payments for utility installation (electricity /water /sewage sewer) using existing assessment district options in Seward City Code. audior: 3. Include water & sewage construction in the City's minimum payment agreement. an-d/or; 4. Explore opportunities to assist with lowering interest rates for utility construction. andlta 5. Provide lease payment options, including `balloon payments,' credit for developing 8 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume, Page utilities, lower payments as the lease matures, and lengthen lease terms. and 6. Expand the City's utility budget billing program. and/or 7. Refund Conditional Use, Variance, and other Land Use Permit Fees after 1 full year of operation for a business either physically expanding their business or building a new location within City Limits. and/or 8. Determine what City property is available for lease and /or for sale and list property on website with map and with state economic development organization(s). and/or; 9. Continue to expedite a business license and permit approvals. an-d or; 10. Provide a business friendly environment. anger: 11. Hire or assign someone to target market specific industries, developing long -term relationships with potential developers, corporations, businesses and industries that could operate out of Seward. andA 12. Heavily market port and harbor to its potential. and/or: 13. Commit to Harbor and Seward Marine Industrial Center development and expansion. and/or; 14. Advertise property, services and business opportunities in widely dispersed publications, professional organizations and websites. and/et; 15. Update the lease policy and procedures for the City of Seward and/or: 16. Joint meetings with businesses, Chamber Director and Community Development Department to help navigate through City Processes. and/or; 17. Increase services and forms available at the City website. 18. Develop business `How To' kit. Amendment passed unanimously 9 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume, Page Main Motion Passed as Amended Unanimous 4 Resolution 2010 -08 Motion (Schaefermeyer/Buck) Adopt Resolution 2010-08 A Resolution Opposing an Application from AquaBounty Inc. to the U.S. Food and Dru , admin istration (FDA) to Approve and Market Genetically Engineered Atlantic Salmon m the United States Motion passed unanimously Board approved unanimously canceling the November 17, 2010 works session. Ron Long stated that the board would like specific direction and questions ,form the public regarding south harbor upland development. 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