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Home My WebLink About04072010 PACAB Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page 117 CALL TO ORDER The regular April 7, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by Vice Chair Butts. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Dan Oliver. ROLL CALL There were present: Vice Chair Theresa Butts presiding, and Board Members Dan Oliver Darryl Schaefermeyer Rob Buck *Deborah Altermatt comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Ron Long Absent: Paul Tougas Also were present: Jim Lewis, Deputy Harbormaster Christy Terry, Community Development Laura Cloward, Chamber of Commerce Louis Bencardino, Alaska Rail Road Representative Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Alaska Railroad Representative, Louis Bencardino reported on the following items: • A barge was waiting to come in when the weather cleared up. • There were some Alyeska Oil company personnel in the area doing spill response training. • Shell was in Seward awaiting transfer of cargo. • Alaska Logistics should be bringing a vessel up in late April. • West Construction was coming to Seward and bringing in equipment. They should be here about two weeks and possibly tying up in the bay. Bencardino suggested that they stay at the dock and was negotiating with the company on that moorage. • Board Member Deborah Altermatt joined the meeting. ... Seward Chamber of Commerce Representative, Laura Cloward Administrative Report - City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page 118 w Laura Cloward • The Chamber was sending two representatives to the Great Alaska Sports show. • Mrs. Cloward would be attending meeting in Seattle next week with the Mayor, City Manger, Ron Long and Deborah Altermatt. While there, they planned to meet with cruise industry representatives, as well as Marine Transport, Crowley, Totem Ocean Express, Alaska Logistics, and Freezer Longline Association. • There seemed to be renewed interest in wintering in the Seward area for larger vessels with a more developed industrial area. Many ships were now wintering in Dutch Harbor which could be a problem with weather and them being so far away. Doug Lechner was in Anchorage working to convince those long lining vessels to winter in Seward for ease of access and improved logistics. • Mount Marathon Applications were being processed. There were strong numbers for 2010. • The cruise ship schedule had been set for Seward. There had been a loss of about 30,000 in potential visitors when figured by full berth capacity of arriving ships. The estimated loss was the potential if all ships incoming were full. In response to Buck, Cloward stated the Chamber did not participate in the local radio "Shop Local /Buy Local" advertising program, because all of the radio stations were broadcasted out of Homer it was hard for the Seward areas to do that type of program. There was a focus on the Anchorage market and the Merchants Association was doing a program internally throughout town this last winter. ..r In response to Oliver, Cloward stated the status of the chamber mural was pending funding. In response to Butts, Cloward had not seen a change in the way Princess was marketing Seward, but believed it could be a planned change in/or ramping up of ground tours. Harbormaster Report: Deputy Harbormaster, Jim Lewis • Regarding questions about double payment; any vessel that had paid would be good at either of the docks, harbor and/or SMIC. • PACAB's report to Council was scheduled for April 26, 2010. The Harbormasters office had submitted J Dock fire lane access paving for the street project list. Lewis encouraged board members to email Public Works Technician Carmen Batchelor at the Public Works Department with their suggestions for other projects to include in this funding. • The Kenai Mountain/Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities Association would manage grant funding and were requesting suggestions for projects. The Harbor suggested that PACAB submit a trail with interpretative signs around the south harbor uplands, as discussed in the board's 2008 meetings. In response to Altermatt, Lewis stated the J Dock paving would be paid for with a grant through Public Works. Altermatt lauded the efforts of those who lobbied successfully to have the J Dock fire lane paving included in this round of funding. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page I 119 Community Development Report: Christy Terry • An `Intent to Award' had been issued to First Student to provide transportation from May 16 through September 16, 2010 from the Cruise Ship Dock to the Rail Road Terminal and around town. • Terry encouraged the board to help insure that Seward got its share of federal funds and representation by participating in the 2010 census. • The FEMA FIRM maps had arrived and outlined flood districts in and around Seward. These maps were out for public comment. Terry said that there was an effort ongoing to make them user friendly. Kenai Peninsula had an Economic Development district survey out on its website at www.kpedd.org. • Street views of Seward were now available on the Google program. • The Library Museum Project was at 35% of completion pending funding. • Terry suggested a joint Planning and Zoning work session with PACAB on the topic of South Harbor uplands development and the Mayor had agreed. Planning and Zoning would like to have this work session the second Tuesday in May, May 11, 2010 at 6:30. Citizens Comments - None Motion (insert name of maker /name of seconder) Approve the agenda and consent agenda The minutes of the March 17, 2010 meeting were removed from the consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Board Member Altermatt gave a report on her trip to the World Trade Center Forum Luncheon in January, 2010. Altermatt's view was that this remained an important forum for Seward entities and possible economic growth. She encouraged future PACAB involvement. B. Board reviewed the monthly PACAB budget report by administration. OLD BUSINESS- None NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2010 -001, Recommending Council Adoption of the Seward Small Boat Harbor Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy. Motion (Altermatt/Oliver) Approve Resolution 2010 -001 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page I 120 Motion to Amend (SchaefermeyerButts) Amend the policy by adding the words `to a private yard' on the first item, to read "1. Whenever practical remove vessel from water to a private yard to do maintenance or repairs." Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Consent Main Motion Passed As Amended Unanimous Consent Item B. Discussion of attendance at the Business of Clean Energy Conference, Board Member Buck volunteered to attend this conference on behalf of PACAB in June 2010 in Anchorage. Motion (Schaefermeyer /Altermatt) PACAB send Rob Buck to the Business of Clean Energy Conference. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent .ar Item C. Discussion of renewal of PACAB's annual World Trade Center of Alaska membership. Motion (AltermattBuck) Approve the renewal of PACABs World Trade Center membership. General discussion of budget and where payment of this fee should be appropriated Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Resolution 2010 -02, recommending City Council Adoption of the All- Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Seward. Motion (Schaefermeyer/Buck) Approve Resolution 2010 -002 Motion to Amend (Butts/Buck) Amend Resolution 2010 -002, adding the language "...and consider amendments based upon PACAB's comments attached." And add an addendum to the All Hazard Mitigation Plan listing PACAB's recommended changes to include: Volcano Ash as a Hazard, Economic Impact as a Hazard, Global warming and increased City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 7, 2010 Volume 3, Page 121 Coastal Erosion added to the plan, severe storms offer a more probable threat (via floods) not necessarily the greatest magnitude of threat written into plan, Jap Creek /Japanese Creek made consistent throughout Plan. Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Consent Main Motion Passed As Amended Unanimous Consent Minutes from 3 -17 -10 meeting Motion (Buck/Butts) Approve minutes with corrections Motion Passed Unanimous Consent CITIZEN COMMENTS — trim Altermatt stated the Mariners' Memorial Committee had been meeting and the project was moving forward. A model should be out soon for fundraising and they would move forward from there. Buck suggested that it might be a good idea to have a spring time carnival or festival, in order to encourage economic activity year round. Oliver stated that he would not be able to attend the April 19, 2010 work session. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:59 p.m. Su.anne Towsley o• .• " •F SF +rA Theresa :.tts xecutive Liaison 4` �� . °• " '••• '4 ++ d i e • � �►"G „q,, p •Q � • � Vice Chair /Acting Chair (City Seal) • ° J 'q�,e, a SEAL + + + +e 4 ' OF e p c4