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Home My WebLink About07182012 PACAB Packet Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting of set I 4 Ist 4t 4 4 . 4 . a MP July 18, 2012 Council Chambers noon • SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting July 18, 2012 12:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER Deborah Altermatt Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Daryl Schaefermeyer 3. ROLL CALL Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Bruce Jaffa REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver B. Harbormaster Report — Mack Funk Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock Steve Fink Board Member D. Administration Report- Ron Long Term Expires 07/2012 Bob Linville 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Board Member scheduled for hearin ublic [Those who have signed in Term Expires 07/2014 p hearing. [ av g will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited Carl Hughes to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Board Member agenda item.] Term Expires 07/2014 Jim Hunt 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of City Manager Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Ron Long separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the Assistant City Manager event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Mack Funk Agenda.] Harbor Master Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda July 18, 2012 Page 1 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. Review and discussion of possible tariff changes B. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. B. * June 6, 2012 Minutes 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - 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 July 18, 2012 Page 2 Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 18, 2012 c of se I To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board ;� From: Seward Harbormaster 14,41-1&•1* Agenda Item: 2012 & 2013 Harbor Tariff Corrections and Changes BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: During negotiations with Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) for moorage in the Seward Small Boat Harbor, the staff noted: 1. The current wait list categories listed in the tariff are incorrect and incomplete. 2. The wait list form in use by the harbor, although correct, does not offer the possibility of a permanent slip assignment for vessel longer than 104 feet. 3. With the completion of Z -Float in 2011, the City has an opportunity to designate additional permanent moorage for longer vessels. The current tariff rules provide that wait list assignments should be made each year between January and June. The Harbor administration believes that permanent slip assignments can be made during the fall and early winter (after the busiest months of July and August). INTENT: The purpose of these changes is to increase the possibilities for customer moorage and to maximize the harbor's revenues. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: The proposed changes are consistent with the Seward City Code and Charter. FISCAL NOTE: The proposed changes should not cost the harbor anything. By renting moorage on a permanent basis to vessels that may leave the harbor in the busy summer months, the harbor can re -rent that same space to a summer transient customer and thus increase revenue. RECOMMENDATION: Approve PACAB Resolution 2012 -XXX recommending changes to the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariffs. Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2012 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING THE REVISION OF THE 2012 AND 2013 HARBOR TARIFFS TO CORRECT ERRORS, ESTABLISH NEW WAIT LIST CATEGORIES AND TO EXTEND THE MONTHS WHEN PREMANENT SLIP ASSIGNMENTS ARE MADE WHEREAS, the City of Seward, Harbor Department has found certain discrepancies in the 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariff; and WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice and intention to maintain wait lists for 60, 90, and 100 foot slips; and WHEREAS, with the completion of Z -Float a new wait list category for side -tie moorage for vessels between 105 and 150 feet can benefit both harbor customers and the City; and WHEREAS, permanent slip assignments from the wait list can be made year -round except during the busiest months of July and August. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD that Section 1. The 2012 and 2013 Harbor Tariffs are hereby updated to correct specific errors in Subsection 200 (b). Section 2. A new wait list category for side tie moorage for vessels between 105 and 150 feet will be added to the Subsection 200 of the harbor tariff to benefit customers who sign -up for reserved moorage. Section 3. Subsection 200 (b) of the tariff will be amended to allow permanent slip assignments to be made from the wait list in the months of September through December. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect for the 2012 tariff 10 days following adoption. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect for the 2013 tariff on January 1, 2013. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this day of August Port and Commerce Advisory Board RESOLUTION 2012 -XXX 2012. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Deborah Altermatt, PACAB Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES MARK BEGICH COMMITTEE ON ALASKA COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON OCEANS, COMMITTEE ON y� ATMOSPHERE, FISHERIES AND COAST GUARD HOMELAND SECURITY AND 'United t s *mate COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ` 444tH h► b WASHINGTON, DC 20510 June 20, 2012 Ms. Deborah Altermatt Chair, Seward Port & Commerce Advisory Board City of Seward PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 -0167 Dear Ms. Altermatt: Thank you for contacting me with your concerns over the Alaska Railroad Corporation's (ARRC) funding. I share your concerns and am working with the Alaska congressional delegation to make sure the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is treated fairly as Congress considers a comprehensive surface transportation bill. Since 2005, the Alaska Railroad has been able to count 60 percent of its track mileage for the purpose of generating Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula funding. This funding has been crucial to financing safety and capacity upgrades throughout the railroad. ARRC has also used this funding to support capital improvement bonds. Earlier this year, Congress started the process of reauthorizing the 2005 surface transportation law. The Senate Banking Committee, on which I do not serve, has jurisdiction over the FTA provisions of the surface transportation bill. Unfortunately, the Banking Committee took the position that the 2005 provision for ARRC was an "earmark" and that ARRC should not be able to count 60 percent of its track mileage for FTA funding because the Alaska Railroad does not provide typical "commuter rail service." I wholeheartedly disagreed with this interpretation and worked with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to restore ARRC's funding. By offering two amendments to allow ARRC to continue to count this track mileage. Neither was adopted by the full Senate. The Senate transportation bill passed with a strong bipartisan majority of 74 votes. While not perfect. I ultimately supported the Senate bill because it would bring over $1 billion in needed road and infrastructure investment to Alaska over the next two years, The Senate surface transportation bill is currently in conference SUITE 700 SUITE 320 SUITE 308 SW FE 1:11 SU)TV 230 SUITE 352 SUITE SR -1"1 I,11 tfFI 1n11iT1 AVON! )E ONE S-A! _A.SKS P, 020 008 TTO.NT■E ROAD 1930 FIRST AVENUE 451 EAST 44E:TPOINT DRIVE R1SSEtl .'1.,1131'vi ANTI UR _ , AK . r IEF N AK `.9701 ,UI /2 U, 45 i ;,0 KENA1. AK 99611 KETCI IIK N AK D9901 SI AK q95 WASHINGTON, )T 20310 (9 .915 32') ISO 0201 (/217! /80 /700 . .:[71 20:. -102I , )07 225-007:0 .907: i207122'1 -3057 committee to resolve differences with the House's transportation bill. I sent a letter to the conferees expressing my support for the Alaska Railroad (attached). Senator Murkowski and I are working with Congressman Don Young, who is on the conference committee, to make sure the Alaska Railroad can continue to count its eligible track mileage for FTA formula finding. We are hoping the conference committee concludes its work very soon with a favorable outcome. Thank you again for your letter and please do not hesitate to contact me on this or any other issue. Sincerely, dee Mark Begich United States Senator City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 6, 2012 Volume , Page CALL TO ORDER The June 6 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Deborah Altermatt, Chair. OPENING CEREMONY Chair Altermatt led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Deborah Altermatt Darryl Schaefermeyer Steve Fink Bob Linville Comprising a quorum; Dan Oliver, Carl Hughes and Bruce Jaffa were excused. Also present were Ron Long, Mack Funk, Suzi Towsley, Christy Terry, Norm Regis, Cindy Clock, and Mayor Seaward. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Harbor Master Report — • A fatal boom truck accident had taken place at the Harbor in May and it was reported on to the Board. The need for a fixed crane in the harbor was agreed upon by all present. • The SMIC washdown pad was at 35% completion of design elements. • The Harbormaster reported that he would be out of town the following week to move up household items. • , The board asked about the smell emanating from the harbor on Memorial Day. The Meal plant had dealt with what they called an "aberration" and didn't expect it to be a common occurrence. 2. Administration Report- • The CAFR or Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report was delayed due to computer issues in the finance department. • A meeting with the Department of Transportation Regional Director was set for the following week to discuss construction and highway maintenance issues. • Frequent compliments coming in about harbor staff customer service. • Senator Begich was planning a Seward visit on July 5 3. Chamber of Commerce Report City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 6, 2012 Volume , Page • World Ocean day would be observed at the Sea Life Center with celebrity visitors on June Stn • The Chamber had awarded two Silver Salmon Scholarships this year to 2012 graduates Madalyn Campbell and Maggie Herbert. • The chamber had partnered with Hotel Seward to host a dinner at Ms. Genes Place for 28 travel agents brought to Seward by Premier Alaska Tours on May 18 • Seward would soon have bigger stronger smolt being stocked into Resurrection Bay. The first wave would start next year. They will be stocking 210,000 chinook and 240,000 coho smolt. • The Military Appreciation BBQ had gone well in the Harbor. The American Legion Seward Post 5 donated baked beans and 225 hot dogs and buns. The Seward Resort made a monetary donation for the event. The Breeze Inn brought potato salad. Essential One donated ice to keep drinks cool and Fran and Walter Sedlik grilled and took excellent photos. Thanks were expressed to all. • Mount Marathon race preparations were in full swing and the Race guide gone to print. 4. Railroad Report • Combat Fishing tourney had taken place and gone well There had been 5 cruise ships, 21 vessels and 3 coal ships at the dock, up from last year • From July 2 through July 6 Seward would host two Navy ships. CITIZENS' COMMENTS. ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING There were none. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA including minutes from PACAB May 2, 2012 meeting. Motion (Schaefermeyer/Fink) Approval of Agenda and consent agenda Motion to adopt the agenda and consent agenda via unanimous consent with the addition of New Business items 9 B. Discussion of the June 20 Work session. Motion Passed Unanimously The Seward Ships Dry Dock lease extension, as it would go before council, was reviewed and discussed. The board unanimously supported extending the lease "with a prudent amount of caution, but strong support of the extension." Motion (Schaefermeyer/Linville) Motion to cancel the work sessions scheduled for June 20 and July 18, 2012 and move the regular meeting from July 4 to July 18, 2012 at noon. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes June 6, 2012 Volume , Page Motion Passed Unanimously Motion (Oliver /Linville) Motion in support of writing a letter requesting that federal funding for the Alaska Railroad be fully reinstated Motion Passed vote count; Yeses: Jaffa, Schaefermeyer, Oliver, Hughes, Linville, Altermatt Noes: Fink. PACAB chose via unanimous consent to cancel their May 2012 work session. BOARD COMMENTS Linville remarked that the presence of a fixed crane in the harbor would have likely prevented the fatal boom truck accident. He strongly supported funding that as a high priority, as he often has Schaefermeyer reminded everyone of World Ocean Day on Friday. CITIZENS' COMMENTS -None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Suzi Towsley Deborah Altermatt Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) July 2012 July 2012 August 2012 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa o TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Jul 2 3 4 5 6 1 Offices Closed; 4th of .1 12:30pm Sen. 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