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BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
March 1, 2006
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SEWARD PORT AND COlVIMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
March 1, 2006
12:00 noon.
Council Chambers
Deborah Altermatt
Chair
Term Expires 2007
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Karl Van Buskirk
Vice Chair
Term Expires 2007
3.
ROLL CALL
Jerry Waliezer
Board Member
Term Expires 2006
4.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENT A TIONS AND
REPORTS
D.J. Whitman
Board Member
Term Expires 2006
A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino
B. KPBIEDD - City Councilmember VaJdatta
Andrew Hettinger
Board Member
Term Expires 2007
C. Administrative Report
Ron Long
Board Member
Term Expires 2008
5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be
given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 minutes
per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item.}
vacancy
Board Member
Term Expires 2008
6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda (Approval of
Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk
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Scott A. Ransom
Harbormaster
*December 7,2005 regular meeting minutes
Judi Sweeney
Board Secretary
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Goals and Priority List (on-going)
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A. Resolution 2006-01 - A Resolution of the Port and Commerce / f" / /
Advisory Board Recommending Changing the Number of Members
from Nine to Seven
B. Alternative Energy Sources (Coal Gasification and Wind Power) /;J. / 9
9. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
(No action required)
A.
Agnes Stowe, On-site Inspector Progress Report from TNH Inc.
regarding East Harbor Expansion
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10 BOARD COMMENTS
11. CITIZENS' COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one
opportunity to speak]
12. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'
COMMENT
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Board Member Waliezer led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting December 7, 2005 of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory
Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Deborah Altermatt
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Deborah Altermatt, presiding, and
DJ Whitman
Jerry Waliezer
Ron Long
Roger Mercer
Andrew Hettinger
Absent: Karl Van Buskirk
Comprising a quorum ofthe Board; and
Scott Ransom, Harbonnaster ~
Councilmember Robert Valdatta
Louis Bencardino, ARRC Rep.
Judi Sweeney, PACAB Secretary
Angela Buck, P ACAB Secretary
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Louis Bencardino, Alaska Railroad Corporation Representative, spoke of the Christmas
train and the Holiday Craft Fair. Everything went smoothly including cleanup. The Alaska
SeaLife Center Staff Christmas party is this weekend. The Railroad had to move the x-ray
machine back into Warehouse; it can no longer be stored in a conex. The Kenai Cruisers
have a sixty-foot sweep-rowing boat in the building from December 8-3 I. There is someone
wanting to build between the two docks. The idea is to build a 150' x 250' structure for
storage, as well as office space on the second floor. He said the vessels Norseman, the
Crowley Barge and the Calisto are at the railroad dock; noting the railroad dock and the
Small Boat Harbor are full. The crew spent money at the craft fair. Quality Asphalt has
obtained area outside building filled with asphalt containers. Floor and walls inside the
building are now painted and will look nice for the New Year's Eve Party. The Port City
Players are putting that event on. Bencardino concluded that local photographer; Ron
Niebrugge has nine pictures in the Alaska Railroad calendar. Altermatt noted that she saw a
TV program in Nevada about the Alaska Railroad.
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Councilmember Valdatta said the City needs to raise the rates for barge moorage.
He said the rai lroad charges $2 per toot and we charge torty-six cents or so. He said the fuel
line rate has not been raised in years and we need to look at that rate. He went on to say that,
the IFQ was written to enhance the community and Seward is the only community that has
not written a letter to say we do not like it. He added that the harbormaster does not deserve
the trash and clutter on the North dock at SMIC. He suggested that signs made regarding
leaving trash on the dock. Ransom responded that by last report the North dock had been
cleaned up.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Harbormaster Ransom said that a progress report from Tryck Nyman and Hayes Inc.
is in the packet. He said the contractors are moving along quickly and the project will be
done soon. Ransom reported on attending the Fish Expo in Seattle with Laura Cloward and
Jerry Waliezer. Ransom thanked them for their help. Waliezer thanked Cloward. Stating
that it was good hear what people like and see in Seward. That it was good reminder that we
have commodities that are "God given" in our community. AJtermatt thanked those who
went.
Ransom said in answer to Altermatt said he does not regularly attend the
infrastructure committee meetings.
AJtermatt wondered when a new administrative assistant for PACAB would be hired
and Ransom was unsure but that it was in the coming year's budget.
CITIZEN COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION (Long! Hettinger ) approval of Agenda and consent agenda with the
addition of under New Business, Board Direction and proposed Wesley Care Center
Motion Passed, unanimous consent.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Goals and Priorities List
Altermatt said that she had been out of town and City Manager Corbridge had not
made any move towards realignment before she left. Altennatt felt that the board should be
proactive, and move forward on their own. Altermatt asked Ransom if he would still sit in
on PACAB meetings when the new boards and commissions' secretary is hired. Ransom
said Corbridge had mentioned it at a Council meeting. Altermatt said this should be
discussed at the P ACAB work session on the December 21,2005.
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NEW BUSINESS
Altermatt spoke about the direction that PACAB should move in. She felts as
though at1er the City Council said they did not want to dissolve PACAB, but there has not
been progress on the City's part to realign and redirect the committee. Long agreed and
recommended that a resolution be drawn up making PACAB a seven-person board and able
to see their own budget. Whitman agreed but said he was concerned with Altermatt being
chair. If Altermatt was not going to meet with City Manager Corbridge about realignment
then the rest of the board should move forward.
Harbor Construction Update
Agnes Stow, onsite inspector for Tryck, Nyman and Hayes gave a report on the
project; fuel float has been moved and should have all utilities and the fuel line back on next
week. All the concrete floats are in the water - J and F floats are in place. There will be a
walk through to assess whether there was damage from shipping the floats. Piling on E float
is ready to install. Lash Construction workers are going to take a holiday, and will be back in
January to finish. In answer to Long's question when they can utilize E float, Stow said
February.
CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Tryck, Nyman and Hayes construction progress report, noted.
BOARD COMMENTS
Hettinger wondered what the City's status with the design plans of the Wesley Care
Center. He wants to make sure that this facility was one the City needed, not just a building
that Providence wanted. Valdatta said that there would be work session on December 9, to
discuss the long-term care facility. He added that there would be someone coming from
Seattle to do a presentation and discuss the environmental impact of the area.
On-Going Projects and Goals
Waliezer said he would like to change everything on the 'On Going Projects List"
to reflect a proactive approach. He said the priorities should be rearranged. Most of the time
we read them, sometimes add, and remove them, but not much else. Altermatt thought that
was a good suggestion and maybe this could be fixed it at the December 21 2005 work
session. Long agreed with Waliezer that we need to make a meaningful move forward in the
next few months by making changes to short-term and long-term list. Mercer suggested that
the lists have target dates with the most imminent at top.
Roger Mercer spoke of the A VTEC program growing and the plans that will be
brought to City Council referring to additional funding.
Long responded to Valdatta's comments on the non-responsiveness of the City of
Seward in regard to the Halibut Charter IFQ by stating that Seward is not eligible for the
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CDQ program. That program is completely different then that IFQ. He strongly discouraged
the City from taking a stance unless there is a unity of the charter fishing fleet.
Long reported on the Kenai Borough Assembly meeting on December 6, 2005, and
the ordinance to change the flat tax ordinance on non-fishing vessels over 100 feet. It failed
eight to one. The KPB Planning Commission met on November 28, to discuss the vacation
of Washington Street as they interpreted through our code and it passed unanimously.
Whitman wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Altermatt thanked the audience for coming and hoped that 2006 would be much
brighter and possibly include lunch for the board. She asked for support for the evacuation of
Washington Street. She hoped everyone would attend the work session on December 21 at
noon for the work session. .
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Valdatta talked about the reclassification of rock in the quarry as well as filling the
north end mud flats. He questioned how Bradley Lake [project] is progressing.
Cloward said the Chamber board finished the Strategic Plan. Redefine what we
meant in support for community economic development. She said the Chamber supports
PACAB and will help when asked. She asked if those who supported the building of the
Mary Lowell Center could email comments to be used as public record. There needs to be
positive comments to counteract the possible backlash. Cloward said the Chamber did not
take a position on the IFQ issue.
RESPONSE TO CITIZENS COMENTS
Altermatt thanked those who commented and asked Cloward if the board could get
a copy of the Chamber Strategic plan.
ADJOURNMENT at 1:10 p.m.
Judi Sweeney
Board Secretary
Deborah Altcnnatt
Chair
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Article 3. Port and Cornmerca Advisorl Board
2.30.310. Established.
(a) The port and commerce advisory board is hereby created, consisting of nine
residents of the City of Seward or surrounding areas, and who shall be appointed by the
council. If there is more than one applicant for the position, the council shall appoint by
ballot voting. Applicants must receive at least four votes in order to be appointed. No
officer or employee of the city may be appointed a member of the board.
(b) A chairman of the board shall be selected annually by the appointed members.
(c) The city manager Will appoint a city employee to serve as an ex officio member of
the board who shall have the privilege of the floor but not the right to vote.
COrd. 512, 1982; Ord. 553,9 1,2, 1986; Ord. 93-23; Ord.2000-13, 92.2000)
2.30.315. Tenns of office; filling vacancies.
(a) Members of the port and commerce advisory board shall be appointed for a leon
of three years; provided, that the terms of initial appointments shaI be staggered so that
as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members shan be appointed for each year.
(b) The council may appoint any qualified person to fin a vacancy of any member of
the board provided that the appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the vacancy.
ec) Following a member's absence from three consecutive regular meetings of the
board, the remaining board members shall decide whether the board member should be
retained or whether to request council appointment of a new member.
(d) Members shall not be paid for services on the board or participation in board
activities without priOr approval of the city council.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 93-23; Ord. 2000-13,92,2000)
2.30.320. Meetings and quorum.
(a) The board will meet at a time and place to be designated by the board.
(b) Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business except that, in the absence of a quorum, any number less than a quorum may
adjourn the meeting to a later date. The affirmative votes of at least a majority of those
board members present shall be required for any action.
(c) All meetings and records of the board shall be open to the public. The board shall
keep minutes of proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each question and
shall keep records of any actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of
the city clerk and shall be a public record.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 553, 94,1986; Ord. 93-23)
2.30.325. Powers and duties.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND C()~IMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AMEND CHAPTER 2.30,
ARTICLE 3 OF THE CITY CODE TO REFLECT CHANGES TO THE BOARD SIZE
AND PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, positive economic growth and quality of life in Seward are first and
foremost concepts held by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board; and, .
WHEREAS, P ACAB has been historically instrumental in making
recommendations to the City Council concerning projects to promote and develop domestic and
international trade for the port and City; and,
WHEREAS, continuation of PACAB's role to provide input on matters
involving industry and economic growth of both the port and City is requested by City Council;
and,
WHEREAS, a streamlining of board membership will not prohibit the successful
achievement of desired outcomes for board goals; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has seen consistent growth over the past years
and PACAB's advisory role has evolved beyond matters pertaining only to the port of Seward to
more general economic development projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND RECOMMENDED BY
THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, THAT:
Section I. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, amend Chapter 2.30,
Article 3 ofthe City Code to reflect a change from nine (9) members to seven (7) members; and
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, amend Chapter 2.30,
Article 3, Section 4 to include "and other matters pertaining to Seward economic development"
after the ex.isting line.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Commerce
Advisory Board this 3n1 day of January 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Deborah Altermatt, Chair
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Technology
Wind generated power is the process in which naturally occurring wind is harnessed and
transformed into electrical power using a mechanical system. The mechanical system,
used to harness the wind's energy, used to transform its energy into electrical power is
called a wind turbine. Most wind turbines resemble an aircraft propeller, however other
forms have been developed to efficiently transform wind energy. The most recognizable
wind turbine is the farm windmill used to pump water.
How does a wind turbine work to create electrical power? A wind turbine workings and
components are relatively basic compared to the other forms of energy generation. The
wind turbine works like an aircraft engine, however the wind causes drag over the turbine
blades causing the turbine to rotate rather than a motor creating the turbine to move. A
wind turbine creates energy by capturing the wind and an aircraft engine uses energy to
create airflow. A wind generator is composed of a rotor, electrical generator, speed
control system and the tower. Some modern wind turbines are incorporated with a
computer to regulate the generator to generate electricity at its maximum efficiency and
to shut down the turbine to protect its components if there is a problem. Finally, to create
the amount of electricity needed to power homes and businesses many wind turbines are
grouped together, called wind farms, on a large parcel of land.
Ethical Questions
Social Impacts
The main issue with wind turbines, and other alternative forms of electrical generation, is
the cost of incorporating them into society. Petroleum generated electricity will have a
strong hold on the market as long as the following three things are still accepted. They
are that the oil companies still have a large influence in government through their
lobbying, electricity prices are relatively cheap and the negative effects on the
environment are still widely accepted. The stakeholders are the electricity consumer, oil
companies, turbine companies and governments. In the long-term future of wind turbine
energy the only real benefactor will be the environment. Companies, jobs and the
economy will change, however they will only change and balance in the future. The poor
will probably be initially hit with a higher electricity bill with the implementation of wind
power. In the long term, society will see the positive effects wind energy has on the
environment.
Ethical Questions
Wind energy does not violate anyone's rights. However, the oil companies will probably
bring up many violations, in their minds, to resist the transition to wind energy. Wind
energy will not be fair to the oil companies and industries tied to petroleum based power.
As I stated above, the companies and employment will balance in the long term. I don't
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with the benefits to the environment.
Legal Implications
Wind energy is perfectly legal. However, the oil companies will resist the change in
government as well as in the court system. Wind energy will reduce the amount of
lawsuits because it doesn't use any nOJ'}-renewable natural resources and it is noJ'}-
polluting.
Economics
Wind energy is not currently desirable because of the negative economic effects it would
have on electricity costs, however it would break the United States reliance on the
world's oil prices. Wind energy is not globally desirable because there are many
countries, especially in the Middle East, that rely on oil as their main source of income.
Implementing wind energy would, in the short term, create world instability because of
its huge economic impacts, however it would be feasible in the long term.
Environmental Issues
Wind energy will have a huge positive affect on the environment because it would
replace polluting petroleum based electrical energy.
Unanticipated Consequences
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The propellors are large, to extract energy from the largest possible volume of air. The blades
angled to "fine" or "coarse" pitch, to cope with varying wind speeds, and the generator and pre
turn to face the wind wherever it comes from.
Some designs use vertical turbines, which don't need to be turned to face the wind.
The towers are tall, to get the propellors as high as possible, up to where the wind is stronger.
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+ Wind is free, wind farms need no fuel.
+ Produces no waste or greenhouse gases.
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. Wind farms can be tourist attractions
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+ Suitable areas for wind farms are often near the coast, where land
is expensive.
+ Some people feel that covering the landscape with these towers is
unsightly.
+ Can kill birds - migrating flocks tend to like strong winds. Splat!
+ Can affect television reception if you live nearby.
+ Can be noisy. Wind generators have a reputation for making a
constant, low, "swooshing" noise day and night, which can drive
you nuts. An entire wind farm makes quite a racket!
Having said that, the small modem wind generators used on boats
and caravans make hardly any noise, and as aerodynamic designs
have improved, modern wind farms are much quieter.
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gaseous state. The gas that is created is very similar to natural
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production of hydrogen from coal. Because hydrogen-powered
vehicles are nearly pollution-free, many people favor a long-term
program to convert America's cars, trucks, and buses to
hydrogen.
In summary, coal gasification is a proven technology that can
utilize America's 250+ years of coal reserves to produce clean
electricity, fuels, and chemicals, and to provide a bridge to a future
hydrogen-based economy.
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Dakota Gasification Company's coal gasification plant
has been producing syngas since 1984.
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Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas) owns and operates the Great Plains
Synfuels Plant near Beulah, North Dakota. This is the only commercial-scale
coal gasification plant in the United States that manufactures natural gas. The
Great Plains facility began operations in 1984 and has been owned and
operated by Dakota Gas since 1988.
The plant uses the Lurgi process to convert 6 million tons per year of lignite coal
to syngas and liquids. The average daily production at Great Plains is about 160
minion cubic feet of natural gas. the majority of which is piped to Ventura. Iowa.
for distribution in the eastern United States. Many byproducts are also produced
at the plant. induding: ammonium sulfate, anhydrous ammonia, carbon dioxide,
dephenolized cresylic acid, krypton and xenon gases, liquid nitrogen. naptha.
phenol, and methanol.
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Status Report
City of Seward, City Council
DATE: December 8, 2005
LAST REPORT: November 28, 2005
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Seward with a brief status update for the East
Harbor. Phase 1 construction project.
SUMMARY OF WORK COMPLETED SINCE LAST REPORT:
. Installation of the concrete floats (E. F. and 1) began the week: ofNovembec 28th. F&J
floats are installed and Lash is plans to have E Float installed today.
. Fuel Float is relocated and Shoreside is working on reconnecting the lines and they
should be operational within a week or so.
. LASH has completed digging the trench for the waterline connection between the
existing gangway to the Fuel float and the new X Float location.
. The new fire line has been installed on the existing and relocated section of X Float.
Some hydrants have been installed on X Float.
. The Gangway, landing float, and trestle submittals have been submitted. Some material
fabrication has begun. Materials are expected to be delivered by the end of January.
SCHEDULE UPDATE:
. Lash plans to take a winter break starting December 1 Orb. They have completed a
majority of in water work and plan to return to the site when material deliveries arrive in
late January.
. Tundra (plumbing subcontractor) has left the site and plans to return around January 1st.
. No delays to the original construction schedule are foreseen at this time.
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