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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11102010 PACAB Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3, Page (33 Irma CALL TO ORDER The regular November 10, 2010 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Chair Long ROLL CALL There were present: Chair Ron Long presiding, and Board Members Deborah Altermatt Rob Buck Darryl Schaefermeyer comprising a quorum of the Board Excused: Dan Oliver, Absent: Paul Tougas Also were present: Christy Terry, Community Development Kari Anderson, Harbormaster AKRR Louis Bencardino Suzi Towsley, PACAB Liaison Public: Russ Maddox SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS- Alaska Railroad Report • Northland had anticipated moving a vessel in soon. • Crowley was remarked upon as a good customer to both the City and the railroad. • The Halloween carnival, at the railroad dock had been a success in October. • Archery Classes were started soon. • An arts and Crafts show was scheduled for December. Questions from the board on the dredging project, answered by the Harbormaster. Harbormaster Report • Break water extension was moving forward and through obstacles. • Z float extension moving forward. • The T dock had been damaged and the city's insurance company was being contacted and an investigation ongoing. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3 , Page/j • The Harbormaster was planning to travel out of town to a harbormaster conference in Wrangle and the Pacific Marine Expo. Community Development Report: City Manager Oates/Christy Terry • Coastal Villages Region Fund had shown interest in relocating and home porting some of their vessels to Seward in a stepped approach. The board and City Manager discussed this possible opportunity and the necessary infrastructure. • The Board and City Manager generally discussed the possible improvements to both the Harbor and the SMIC area that would potentially help attract this relocation. There were no Citizens Comments. Approval of agenda and consent agenda; The consent agenda was approved via unanimous consent. NEW BUSINESS Board members City Code and PACAB policy regarding inactive and absent board Members, and PACABS attendance record for 2010. The Board unanimously decided to send Paul Tougas a letter thanking him for his service on the board,inviting him to volunteer in the future when his schedule allows consistent attendance;to vacate the seat and advertise the vacancy through the City Clerk's office. Motion (Buck/) Nominating Darryl Schaefermeyer as Vice Chair. Schaefermeyer politely declined the nomination due to time obligation. Buck withdrew the motion. Motion (Buck/Schaefermeyer) Nominating Deborah Altermatt as Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously Resolution 2010-07 Motion (Schaefermeyer/Buck) Adopt Resolution 2010-10 of the Seward *NJ Port and commerce Advisory Board, supporting and providing City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3 , Page /35— recommendations for City Incentives and Services to Expand Existing Businesses and Attract New Business Motion to amend 2010-07 (SchaefermeyerBuck) changing title Resolution 2010-10 of the Seward Port and commerce Advisory Board,supporting and providing recommendations for City Incentives and Services to Expand Existing Businesses, Attract New Businesses and Attract Investment Motion to amend passed unanimously And Motion to amend 2010-07 (Schaefermeyer/Altermatt) adding: �•• WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board discussed possible incentives and made recommendations at their Regular Meeting August 4, and November 10'"2010. And Motion to amend 2010-07 (SchaefermeyerBuck) changes: 1. Assist in directing where to obtain low interest loans for property purchases& construction. 2. Extend or waive payments for utility installation(electricity/water/sewefe sewer) using existing assessment district options in Seward City Code. anon 3. Include water& sewage construction in the City's minimum payment agreement. and/or: 4. Explore opportunities to assist with lowering interest rates for utility construction. and/ 5. Provide lease payment options, including `balloon payments,' credit for developing City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3 , Page )36 utilities, lower payments as the lease matures, and lengthen lease terms. anills& 6. Expand the City's utility budget billing program. and/art 7. Refund Conditional Use, Variance, and other Land Use Permit Fees after 1 full year of operation for a business either physically expanding their business or building a new location within City Limits. and/or 8. Determine what City property is available for lease and/or for sale and list property on website with map and with state economic development organization(s). and/or; 9. Continue to expedite a business license and permit approvals. and/or; 10. Provide a business friendly environment. and/or= 11. Hire or assign someone to target market specific industries, developing long-term relationships with potential developers, corporations,businesses and industries that could operate out of Seward. and/or; 12. Heavily market port and harbor to its potential. and/or; 13. Commit to Harbor and Seward Marine Industrial Center development and expansion. and/or; 14. Advertise property, services and business opportunities in widely dispersed publications, professional organizations and websites. and/or; 15. Update the lease policy and procedures for the City of Seward and/or; 16. Joint meetings with businesses, Chamber Director and Community Development Department to help navigate through City Processes. and/or; 17. Increase services and forms available at the City website. 18. Develop business 'How To' kit. Amendment passed unanimously City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes November 10, 2010 Volume 3 , Page I/3 1`m. Main Motion Passed as Amended Unanimous Resolution 2010-08 Motion (SchaefermeyerBuck) Adopt Resolution 2010-08 A Resolution Opposing an Application from AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Approve and Market Genetically Engineered Atlantic Salmon in the United States Motion passed unanimously Board approved unanimously canceling the November 17, 2010 works session. Ron Long stated that the board would like specific direction and questions form the public regarding um south harbor upland development. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 Z w owsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 0'4%46%66..1V:1Si.. 11;47;°%, � --4,- C3 ' SEAS, I . = • i• • . V 4j : R• ti, E**F ,� aptiPS.