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SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
December 7, 2011 12:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Member
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bruce Jaffa
Board Member 3. ROLL CALL
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4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND
Deborah Altermatt REPORTS
Board Member
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A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino
Daniel Oliver
Board Member B. Harbormaster Report- Mack Funk
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Daryl Schaefermeyer C. Administration Report- Ron Long
Board Member
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Steve Fink
Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items
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Bob Linville will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
Board Member to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this
Term Expires 07/2012 agenda item.]
City Manager 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of
Assistant City Manager Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered
Mack Funk separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the
Harbor Master event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Suzi Towsley Agenda.]
Executive Liaison
City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda
December 7, 2011 Page 1
7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS —
A. Board Vacancy
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. November 2, 2011 Minutes Page 4
B. 2012 PACAB budget .Page 10
C. Board vacancy
10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action
required) -
A. Coastal Villages Fleet Update
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 PACAB Agenda
December 7, 2011 Page 2
Moorage Renewals Due This Month
If you haven't already done so, please send us your contract,
payment and insurance now. Contact us if you have any questions.
New Harbormaster
My name is Mack Funk as of October 3, I am your new
Harbormaster. I have spent the past 27 years in public service in
the state of Washington, including 12 years in the harbor and
boatyard business.
Two Goals for Seward
1. Excellent Customer Service
2. Continue to make improvements without major rate increases
Contact me if you have questions or suggestions.
My direct line is: 907.224.4357
My direct e -mail address is: mfunk @cityofseward.net
Since I haven't had the pleasure of meeting many of you yet I want
to ask you to help make the marina a safer place.
Please ask yourself these two questions:
1. Are you sure that your boat is tied up securely (4 lines
including spring lines)?
2. Is there oily water in your bilge that may get automatically
pumped overboard before next summer?
Your marina crew is also working on ways to make the harbor
cleaner and safer;
Removal of derelict vessels.
Pressire wash down pads at the boat haul -out to be bui,t with funds
from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council thanks to
previous harbormaster, Kari Anderson.
City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
November 2, 2011
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CALL TO ORDER
The November, 2011 rescheduled regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Ron Long, Chair.
OPENING CEREMONY
Chair Long led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Ron Long, presiding, and
Bruce Jaffa- joined the meeting at 12:04
Deborah Altermatt
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
Comprising a quorum; and
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Dan Oliver
Were excused
Also present were
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Mack Funk, Harbor Master
Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison
Louis Bencardino, Alaska Railroad
Christi Terry, Alaska Railroad
Cindy Clock, Chamber Director
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Long opened the meeting by informing the board that he, Funk and Hunt would need to leave
for a 1:00 teleconference and therefore the meeting would be short.
1. Rail Road report, Louis Bencardino-
Two coal ships had visited in October. Letters of support for the Railroads "Tiger Grant"
application had been received from a number of local businesses and the Coastal Villages
Region Fund CDQ group. Railroad had been accommodating vessels as necessary and
preparing for the seasonal change over. The Halloween Carnival was a success. The coast
guard cutter Healy came in and tied up out of the weather. The railroad thanked the City for
including their projects on both state and federal priority lists.
Bruce Jaffa joined the meeting in progress.
2. Harbor Master Report —
Funk reported that a few boats had broken lose in the recent storm. They were documenting
damage. Funk opted to pass on his allowable report time to add more completely to the
priority list upcoming.
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3. Chamber was fully staffed and looking toward the future. She touched upon the 2010
economic assessment and areas of improvement. Fish expo was upcoming, more PR being
planned there. Chamber reception for new folks was Tuesday the 8 at Hotel Seward.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
There were none.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Jaffa /Altermatt) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
Motion (Schaefermeyer /Linville) Motion made to move the October 19
PACAB work session to 7pm to
accommodate R &M Consultants visit for a
fact finding meeting. PACAB will host and
facilitate this meeting.
Motion Passed Unanimously
Notes from the October 17, 2011 Work session with R & M Consultants reviewed.
Motion (Jaffa /Altermatt) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
Motion (Jaffa /Altermatt) Motion to review and amend the State and
Federal Priority List to read as follows
additions: bold underlined and italicized and
deletions: struck through
In Section 1, Subsection 1. State Funded Priorities, Item B. Port, Harbor, and Industrial Area;
B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) $52.75 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the Coastal
Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska.
(2) Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program to provide ($1.1 million) matching funds to replace
"D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
(3) $101,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats.
(4) $775,000 for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cl uning Station in the Northeast Launch
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(4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
Vote: Changes unanimous thus far
(5) $250,000 for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor.
(6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the
city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(7) $1.7 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and associated
upland improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast Guard vessels at the
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
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(8) $4.5 million for adding moorage (T, U, and V floats) along the north side of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor
(9) $100,000 for a card -lock crane at the travel lift dock.
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Vote on adding a card -lock crane at the travel dock was as follows
Ayes : Bruce Jaffa Noes: Long
Deborah Altermatt
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
In Section 1, Subsection 2. Cruise Ship Head Tax or Cruise Ship Gambling Tax;
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $9.6 million for Phase 1 of the East Dock Extension: 300 feet to improve access for cruise
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(2) $1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship baggage
conveyor system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station, $150,000 for a second mooring
bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship and $200,000 for extending the dock security lighting.
(3) $300,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad
Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal.
(4) $220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with severe
corrosion for $100,000, repair of the cathodic protection system for $50 thousand, repair of sewer
system $30,000, $15,000 for camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs $25,000).
(6) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Lindsey Intermodal Facility.
(5) $50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational response to
cruise ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies.
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In: Section 1, Subsection 4. Beneficial Legislation
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Support the passage of House Bill 184 reallocating the fish tax to provide a greater share to local
municipal governments.
(2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to
offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for
the State and local governments.
(3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18 -25.5) in the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP).
(4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP.
(5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP. • - - • - - - - - - - - - . . - - - - : , 40 . . - .
(6) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than
current year funding levels.
(7) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
(8) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical
utility customers.
Vote on final group of changes unanimous.
Motion passed as amended.
BOARD COMMENTS
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Suzi Towsley Ron Long
Executive Liaison Chair
(City Seal)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Seward City Council
November 2, 2011
FROM: Harbormaster Funk
RE: Legislative Priorities
The Harbormaster recommends the following correction to the Federal Legislative Priority List.
Subsequent item numbering changes are assumed.
additions: bold underlined and italicized and
deletions: struck through
In: Section 1, Subsection 1. Appropriations and Grants, Items 4 and 10
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk
reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward.
2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
3. $200,000 for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in
Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
'1. $225,000 to dredge the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
4. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood
processing operations, and barge landings.
5. $3 million appropriation for storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control
projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers).
6. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska
Railroad Dock.
7. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces,
reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems.
8. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station.
10. $1 9. $2.3 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in
the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
10.$2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction,
and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to
critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area).
11. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska
Railroad Freight Dock in Seward.
12. $250,000 for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal
and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska.
This change eliminates redundancy and is a more accurate cost estimate for the project.
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City Seward - General Fund (101)
Department: Legislative - Boards & Commissions (1111)
2012/2013 Biennial Operating Budget
Expenditure Detail by Department
2010 2011 2012
Account Name Actual 2011 -12 2013 2012 -13
Budget Request Variance
Chg Request % Chg
Personnel Services
Salaries $ 25,115
18,138 17,857 (281)
Leave Time 1,046 (1.5)% 18,145 1.6
1,702 1,911 209
12.3 1,940 1.5
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Retirement Benef
3,581 1,441 1,415
Health Insurance (26) (1.8) 1,388 (1.9)
6,995 6,995
Workers' Comp 266 - 6,995 -
211 205
Medicare ( (2.8) 209 2.0
54 278 273
(5) (1.8) 277 1.5
Personnel: 30,063 28,765
28,656 (109) (0.4) 28,954 d
1.0
Advertising
850 - (850) (100.0) -
Subscriptions /Du 930 1,050
1,000 (50) (4.8) 1,000
Travel /Subsisten 1,124
1,100 500 (600) (54.5)
Education /Traini 358 500 _
1,700 500 (1,200) (70.6)
Insurance 625 700 _
1,100 1,100 -
Operating Suppli 2,532 3,000 700 (36.4)
2,000 (1,000) (33.3) 2,000
Postage /Misc.Fre - 500
(500) (100.0)
Non - Personnel: 5,568 9,300
5,100 (4,200) (45.2) 4,700
(7.8)
IIII Total Expenditur $ 35,631 38,065
33,756 (4,309) (11.3)% 33,654
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