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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01042012 PACAB Packet Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting H of sett, ,ci 4 41/44%50 • January 4, 2012 Council Chambers Noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting January 4, 2012 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Deborah Altermatt 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruce Jaffa 3. ROLL CALL Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Daniel Oliver Board Member Tarn Expires 07/2012 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino Daryl Schaefermeyer I3. Harbormaster Report - Mack Funk Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock Steve Fink Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Bob Linville Board Member will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Term Expires 07.12012 to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total !erne for this agenda item] Jim Hunt City Manager 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Ron Lon Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by g Assistant City Manager asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered .separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the Mack Funk event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Harbor Master Agenda.] Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda January 4, 2012 Page 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Board opening 3 +4 9. NEW BUSINESS *i A. December 7, 2011 Minutes RAe_ 6— +(.0 B. Renting "permanent" slips in mid -year pow 7, 8' C. January 18 work session conflict with the World Trade Luncheon 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 CITIZEiNS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska P4( 41? Agenda January 4, 2012 Page 2 CITY OP SEW A A APPLICATION FOR THE � FOR THE PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOAkD.,...: >..,.:., . °. NAME: r STREET ADDRESS : MAILING ADDRESS: . BUSINESS PHONE: FAX NUMBER EMAIL: /(/ V 51 ■ LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN THE SEWARD AREA: .5Q / G � PRESENLY EMPLOYED AS: //4/ 4976 Hr fl/!Z / . c List any special training, education or background you have which may help you as a member of the Board. /�Ja2 6-/J" 3nG�r G � c ,'.0 5 A/! ; ✓�' A Have you ever been involved in port operations? If so, briefly describe your involvement: GJ,4 / /i S '../`7 1 1, I am specifically interested in serving on the Port and Commerce Advisory Board because: G-7/4 /i., Dili�fi 4 � w.b ! .6 i' �` C�di 1 /. ° /1 ,5 - /b/ Have you ever served on a similar board elsewhere? Yes or e If so, where? And when? Are you available for meetings at noon (second Wednesday of each month)? Of If appointed, are you willing y willrn to travel occasionally? (, �.�� SKINATU • ! �G /� ` / DATE • ; I CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA APPLICATION FOR THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) 9. 1l NAME: `--t tK STREET ADDRESS: / 76 Lelc>s /a - / T, MAILING ADDRESS: ,. 6QX cewat,, . 4 L._ �? -&: `j' HOME TELEPHONE: le7 y�� BU � / � SINESS PHONE: �7— FAX NUMBER: iJ 7 - ?.2.47 EMAIL: C G-c c. Ac-K-4-/e `s• r> -') , LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN THE SEWARD AREA: 3 * YS• PRESENLY EMPLOYED AS: aci17r'fr— C --/ /' p1 List any special training, education or background ou have which may help as a member of the Board. `7���� S / (, , z<� L p you Have you ever been involved in port operations? If so, briefly describe your involvement: I am specifically interested in serving on the Port and ommerce Advisory Board because: S' e e �Y e5 �'d -7 � h ; 7 :- -- � /v � - 7 al" J 7 • O - 7 . i //-7. Have you ever served on a similar board elsewhere? Yes or6f9D If so, where? And when? Are you available for meetings at noon (second Wednesday of each month)? l r If appointed, are you willing to travel occasionally? SIGNATURE /v /v---7 /°2v/ DATE City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 7, 2011 Volume , Page CALL TO ORDER The December 7, 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 The Board recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Deborah Altermatt Darryl Schaefermeyer Steve Fink Bob Linville Comprising a quorum; and Bruce Jaffa Dan Oliver Were excused SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Rail Road report, Louis Bencardino- 106 ships had visited in 2011. The 2011 Railroad print had been issued and features Seward. Sales had gone well at the recent craft fair. Northland had 2 vessels coming in No word yet on the status of the Railroads Tiger Grant application. 2. Harbor Master Report - Moorage renewals were ongoing CVRF funding requests were being perused. The Fish Expo trip had gone well and was reported on The windstorm in November had done some damage and it was being assessed and repaired. The harbor administration had been considering changing the label of "Transient Moorage" to "Visitor Moorage ". 3. Chamber Report- Cindy reported on the Fish Expo trip as well. Seward's volume and vessel ranking were discussed. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Devon Putney was present and had concerns regarding annual moorage and the cost per month vs. annually. He did not feel it was fair and should be pro -rated and levied monthly to be fair to the user and more customer friendly. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Schaefermeyer /Linville) Approval of Agenda with the addition of 5 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 7, 2011 Volume , Page Nomination and Election of Officers to New Business Item C. Board Vacancy, D. Discussion of Title 15, and E. Moorage Title 7 issues Unanimous Consent Agenda Approved as Amended Motion (Schaefermeyer /Linville) Motion to approve corrected November 2, 2011 Minutes. Motion Passed Unanimously Motion (Jaffa /Altermatt) Motion Nominating Altermatt as Board Chair and Schaefermeyer as board Vice Chair Unanimous Consent Motion Passed The board directed staff to add the moorage schedule for levying rates to the January 4 2012 Agenda. The December 21, 2011 Work session was cancelled via unanimous consent. BOARD COMMENTS Linville would like to see the comparative between the rates in Whittier, Cordova and here. The Planning and Zoning revisions to Title 15 were generally discussed by the Board. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Putney was encouraged to apply for the open Board seat. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Suzi Towsley Deborah Altermatt Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) (-P Pee- /z Z-D // Hello Port and Commerce Advisory Board, I am writing in regards to the harbor code, and how it pertains to annual moorage rates. In mid May I splashed my boat and was relieved, after a three year wait, to be offered a permanent slip. I paid the $2,000 for annual moorage on May 8th. I have recently received a $2,200 bill for next year's moorage, because it is based on the calendar year. Which means in a seven month period, I will have had to come up with $4,200 to moor a 36' sailboat (43' overall). When paying an annual fee in May, I think it is reasonable expect 12 months of moorage in return. I do not see why the customer should not receive the benefit of the annual moorage if they bring their boat in on any day other then January 1st. Seeing as our harbor is city owned, I think it is worth looking out for the best interests of it people. The Annual fee for a 43' boat has gone up roughly $350 dollars since 2008, and is currently $900 more then Valdez harbor and $800 more then Cordova harbor (both of which are nice, updated harbors). As far as a solution goes, I could see perhaps the next years annual fee being prorated from May to Dec 31 as to stick with the calendar year and to make sure the first years fee is not taken advantage of. Changing this code would help future boat owners, and those considering moving there boat here, have a realistic idea of what they can expect to pay (regardless of when there boat arrives here). I thank you for your consideration of this problem, Devin 7 SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES Subsection 200 MOORAGE Outside the Small Boat Harbor: Vessels berthing or departing city docks, wharves, or any other terminal facility, including the shiplift system, must use sufficient tugs so that vessels can be berthed or removed in a safe manner. Berthing speed shall not exceed sixteen feet per minute, unless approved by the Harbormaster. Within the Small Boat Harbor: (a) Assignment of Berths. The Small Boat Harbor is often congested and it is the policy of the City of Seward to provide for the maximum public use of available facilities, The Harbormaster shall have discretion to implement that policy. Berth assignments to particular slips on the City of Seward float system are made by the Harboimaster. Berth assignments are made to a particular combination of vessel and owner /operator, are not assignable by the owner /operator and automatically expire upon sale or transfer of the vessel to another owner /operator. A berth assignment is not a lease or an exclusive right to occupy any particular slip. In order to maximize the public's use of existing facilities, it is common for the Harbormaster to temporarily assign vessels to slips normally used by another vessel when that vessel is out of the harbor. (b) Waiting List for Permanent Slip Assignment. Due to the demand for slips on the City of Seward float system, vessels will be assigned permanent slips based on waiting lists maintained by the Harbormaster's office. Separate waiting lists shall be maintained for the following size floats: 17 feet (accommodates vessel 12 to 21 feet) 23 feet (accommodates vessel 22 to 26 feet) 32 feet (accommodates vessel 27 to 36 feet) 40 feet (accommodates vessel 37 to 44 feet) 50 feet (accommodates vessel 46 to 54 feet) 75 feet (accommodates vessel 55 to 90 feet) Assignments to a permanent slip from the waiting lists shall be made in January each year by the Harbormaster based on the slip size available and the most senior name on the waiting list for that size slip. There is a fee of THIRTY ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($31.50) per year per listing on the waiting list(s) for a permanent slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 through October 31. (c) Permanent Slip Assignments (1) The Harbormaster may assign a specific slip on the City of Seward float system within the Small Boat Harbor to a particular vessel on an annual basis. (2) A permanent slip assignment to a vessel is not a lease or right to occupy a particular slip and may not be assigned. Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations City of Seward, Alaska Revision Date: August 3, 2011, Effective January 1, 2012 11 r •1 Subsection 200 (3) To maximize the use of the Small Boat Harbor, a permanently assigned slip may be assigned to a transient vessel when the permanently assigned owner /vessel is out of the harbor. (4) Upon the return of the permanently assigned vessel to the Small Boat Harbor (provided proper notifications are given and based on harbor congestion and the difficulties involved in moving vessels), the Harbormaster will attempt to rearrange vessels so that a vessel with a permanent slip assignment may berth at that assigned slip. (5) A vessel assigned a permanent slip assignment should notify the Harbormaster when departing the harbor for more than five (5) days. If away from Seward for more than five (5) days, a permanently assigned vessel should notify the Harbormaster of its intended arrival date and time back into the Small Boat Harbor. (d) Permanent and Temporary (Transient) Slip Assignments. There are two types of slip assignments at the City of Seward Small Boat Harbor. The first is a permanently assigned slip and the second is a transient slip. Slips that are permanently assigned to a boat/owner may be used for transient moorage when the permanently assigned vessel is away from the slip. (e) Notice Upon Arrival. All vessels should notify the Seward Small Boat Harbor office prior to arrival. Those vessels which have received permanently assigned slips should notify the Harbormaster's office twenty -four (24) hours prior to expected arrival to allow the harbor staff time to free the slip. If, despite reasonable efforts, the Harbormaster is unable to clear a permanently assigned slip due to congestion, high winds or safety considerations, a vessel with a permanently assigned slip may be required to temporarily use a transient slip or float as directed by the Harbormaster. Vessels entering the Small Boat Harbor which have not, for any reason, received a berthing assignment by radio contact or otherwise shall be restricted to the following areas: X float; south side of F float; K float; L float; and city dock. If, as is frequently the case during periods of congestion, all of the above berths are full, a vessel is permitted to raft to a vessel already berthed. (f) Vessel Registration. All vessels must have a current registration form (Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage) on file with the Harbormaster. These forms must be filed immediately upon arrival at the Small Boat Harbor; however, vessels that arrive after normal Harbormaster office hours must register before 10:00 a.m, the following day. 205 MOORAGE RATES (a) Calculation of Moorage Rates. Moorage charges shall commence when a vessel is made fast to a wharf, pier or other facility, or when a vessel is moored to another vessel so berthed ( "rafting "). Charges shall continue until such vessel is completely freed from and has vacated the berth. A vessel berthed at any time between 12 :01 a.m. and midnight shall be charged a full day's charge; provided, that the Harbormaster may, in his discretion and with proper and appropriate advance notice, waive a daily rate for a vessel that will occupy a berth or float for a minimum time, and, provided further, that the Harbormaster determines that congestion and use of the public facilities by others will not be adversely affected. Port and Harbor Tariff Regulations City of Seward, Alaska Revision Date. 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