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April 2, 2014
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
April 2, 2014 12:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Deborah Altermatt
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Daryl Schaefermeyer 3. ROLL CALL
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND
Bruce Jaffa REPORTS
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2014 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino
Daniel Oliver B. Harbormaster Report—Mack Funk
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2016 C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock
Steve Fink
Board Member D. Administration Report- Ron Long
Term Expires 07/2014
Bob Linville 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items
Board Member scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
Term Expires 07/2014
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
April 2, 2014 Page 1
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS—
A. Establishing rates for boat washing
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Bringing Natural Gas to Seward
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. PACAB Resolution 2014-003 Recommending Council approve changes to the City Code
and Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations Relating to Short-Term Vessel Stay and Payment
of Transient (Guest) Moorage.
B. Set the April 16, 2014 PACAB Work session topic as "Continued review of the Small
Boat Harbor Development Plan".
* C. March 19, 2014 Special Meeting 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
April 2, 2014 Page 2
City of Seward
History of Harbor Passenger Fees
Updated through December 31, 2013
The Harbor Enterprise Fund has three outstanding bond issues:
2000- $3 Million issued for Harbor float and fish cleaning stations ($1,615,000 outstanding @ 12/31/13)
2005- $1.5 Million issued for Harbor float extension; ($1,075,000 outstanding @ 12/31/13)
2006- $4.5 Million issued for South harbor expansion; ($3,370,000 outstanding @ 12/31/13)
Passenger fees were implemented in 2001 at$1.50 per passenger; fees were increased to $3.50 per passenger in
2006.
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#oI Passengers ■Passenger fee Revenue o8 of Passengers
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Chart 1:Number of passengers,2001-2013 Chart 2: Passenger fee revenues and Number of passengers,2001-2013
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2013 Highlights
Passenger fee revenue increased$59,962 or 10.88%,from 2012 to 2013.
The number of passengers increased by 17,132 or 10.88%,from 2012 to 2013.
The total number of passengers in 2013 was 174,590 versus 157,458 in 2012.
The average number of passengers between 2001 and 2013 is 168,939.
From 2001 through 2013,the cumulative cash deficit(Passenger Fee revenues minus debt service payments)is($72,114).
Passenger fee revenues exceeded Harbor bond payments in every year from 2001 through 2007.
Passenger fee revenues have been lower than Harbor bond payments each year from 2008 through 2013.
Note: The Harbor Enterprise Fund may pay for harbor bonds utilizing any revenues generated by the Harbor, including
passenger fees. Since 2001, harbor rates have been increased, in part, to ensure sufficient revenues to make debt service
payments. Each year, passenger fee revenues are transferred to the Harbor Enterprise Fund in an amount sufficient to cover
all bond debt service payments (only), except in years where passenger fees are insufficient to cover all bond debt service
payments. In those years, 100% of passenger fee revenues are transferred to the Harbor, but are not sufficient to cover debt
service payments. In this event, the Harbor utilizes its own reserves to make up the shortfall to cover required debt service
payments.
SMIC Vessel Wash Down Pad
Rates and Rules
Updated 3/12/2014--2/11/2014--2/4/2014--1/2/2014--11/4/2013--15Y DRAFT 3/29/2013
1. The purpose of the system is to clean boat bottoms and to collect harmful chemicals
and/or invasive biological species.
2. No pressure washing will be allowed in the SMIC boatyard other than on the pad. The
only exception will be boats that are hauled out on the shiplift.
3. The harbor workers will set up the wash water recycling system and two diesel pressure
washers at the pad.
4. The pressure washing will be performed by private personnel- either vessel owners and
crew or licensed and insured vendors (such as Storm Chasers, Raibow, Seward Ships Dry
Dock, etc.).
5. The vessel owner can determine how thoroughly they want to perform the job with a 60
minute minimum. (30 minutes is about how long it takes to set up and later put away
the equipment, but the vessel won't be charged any extra for that time). Additional
time over the first hour will be billed in 15 minute increments.
6. The Harbormaster, or his designee, shall have the authority to waive the mandatory
pressure washing requirement. For example, a vessel owner may request a waiver for
hauling out and hanging in the boat lift slings for short in and out jobs such as: prop
repair, shaft work, stuffing box, and inspections. Each such request will be evaluated by
the Harbor staff.
7. If the vessel owner asks to wash the entire boat bottom, including beneath the slings of
the boat lift, the Harbor staff has blocks for that purpose. The Harbor workers will
carefully set the boat's keel on blocks during the pressure washing operation.
8. The pressure washing equipment is portable. When it is not being used it will be stored
inside away from freezing weather. During severe or extended freezing weather the
Wash Down pad may be temporarily or seasonally shut down. (More than 70%of haul-
outs occur between May and October).
9. If for whatever reason, the wash down system is not useable, the Harbor may issue an
assurance to the customer that the facility can be used at another time (rain check) and
at the hourly rate stated below. A rain check will include 30 minutes of time, off the
clock, to account for the time to lift the boat, move it to the pad, and re-block the boat,
in the yard, at the end of the wash.
10. Vessel personnel must remove all debris scraped/washed off of vessels and properly
dispose of debris.
Rates
Wash-down Pad rate is $2.50 per foot per hour.
Rain check rate is $2.50 per foot per hour.
If additional cleaning of pad is necessary by Harbor staff, the City of Seward
hourly/OT labor rates apply.
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 2, 2014
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From: Mack Funk, Harbormaster gtASr�P
Agenda Item: RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGES TO THE CITY
CODE AND HARBOR TARIFF TO REVISE TRANSIENT (GUEST)
MOORAGE CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City Code and Tariff regarding payment of monthly moorage for transient (guest) vessels in the
harbor requires payment on a calendar month basis with no payments in arrears. Therefore if a guest
boater arrives in the middle of a calendar month the charges are based on the harbor's daily rates.
The Harbor Department implemented new computer software in 2012 and 2013 that now allows
monthly moorage to be calculated and paid on a monthly basis from any date, not just the first day of a
calendar month. The City welcomes all visitors and vessels, and would like to amend the Seward City
Code to minimize the financial impact on transient vessels mooring in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
Adoption of the new rules would also encourage prompt payment by customers and eliminate some
work by harbor staff.
In order to implement this change, City Code Section 7.10.315 needs to be modified plus Harbor Tariff
section 205. There is also an inconsistent definition in the City Code that needs to be corrected. And
finally, the tariff needs to brought into conformance with the Code by changing permanent moorage to
reserved moorage.
INTENT: The purpose of Ordinance 2014-XXX and Resolution 2014-XXX is to allow customers to
pay in advance monthly fees beginning on any day of the month.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Continue to support,
1. promote, enhance and develop harbor facilities to accommodate X
Seward's growing demand for marine transport facilities. (page 33)
Strategic Plan (document source here): Adjust local development
2. regulations where appropriate, to encourage development that is X
consistent with our economic vision. (Page 5)
3. Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE: The current rule is difficult for visiting boaters to accept. The new rule, if adopted
would be fairer for boaters and it should also eliminate some harbor staff hours devoted to sending
letters and issuing account credits on this subject. It may result is some reduced moorage revenues, but
the amount is insignificant.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve PACAB Resolution 2014-XXX recommending changes to Title 7 of the City Code and the
corresponding changes to the 2014 Port& Harbor Tariff Regulations.
Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2014-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 205 OF THE PORT & HARBOR
TARIFF REGULATIONS RELATING TO SHORT-TERM VESSEL STAY
AND PAYMENT OF TRANSIENT (GUEST) MOORAGE.
WHEREAS,the current tariff regarding payment of monthly moorage for transient(guest)
vessels in the harbor requires payment on a calendar month basis with no payments in arrears; and
WHEREAS,the current tariff can result in higher payments for transient(guest)vessels who
arrive after the first day of a calendar month and must pay the daily moorage rate; and
WHEREAS,the Harbormaster implemented new computer software in 2012 and 2013 that
now allows monthly moorage to be calculated and paid on a monthly basis from any date,not just the
first day of a calendar month; and
WHEREAS,the City welcomes all visitors and vessels,and would like to amend the Seward
City Code to minimize the financial impact on transient vessels staying less than four hours and
vessels arriving after the first day of a calendar month in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Sections 200 and 205 of the Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations entitled
respectively Moorage and Moorage Rates are amended as follows:
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SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES
200 MOORAGE 9
Outside the Small Boat Harbor
Within the Small Boat Harbor
(a) Assignment of Berths
(b) Waiting List for Permanent Reserved Slip Assignment
(c) Reserved Slip Assignments
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(d) Grace Period for Late Renewals
(e) New Perfaaneftt Reserved Slip Assignment
(f) PeFmanent Reserved and Temporary(Transient) Slip Assignments
(g) Notice Upon Arrival
(h) Vessel Registration
SECTION II - SERVICES AND CHARGES
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 Harbormaster.
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 Reserved Slip Assignment. Due to the demand for slips on the City of
Seward float system,vessels will be assigned preserved 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 45 to 54 feet)
60 feet(accommodates vessel 55 to 64 feet)
75 feet(accommodates vessel 65 to 79 feet)
90 feet(accommodates vessel 80 to 94 feet)
100 feet(accommodates vessel 95 to 104 feet)
105 feet or longer-side tie only-up to 150 feet
Assignments to a permanent reserved slip from the waiting lists shall be made year round 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 reserved slip assignment. The wait list year runs November 1 through
October 31.
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(c) Permanent Reserved 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 reserved slip assignment to a vessel is not a lease or right to occupy a particular slip
and may not be assigned.
(3) To maximize the use of the Small Boat Harbor, a permanently reserved assigned slip may be
assigned to a transient vessel when the permanently reserved assigned owner/vessel is out of the
harbor.
(4) Upon the return of the permanently reserved 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 reserved slip assignment may berth at that assigned slip.
(5) A vessel assigned a permanent reserved slip assignment must 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 reserved assigned vessel should notify the Harbormaster of its intended
arrival date and time back into the Small Boat Harbor.
(d) Grace Period for Late Renewals.A permanent reserved slip holder who fails to renew by December 31
may renew prior to January 15 rather than relinquish the slip, provided that (1) all other permanent
reserved moorage requirements are met,and the applicable transient rate is paid on or before January
15.
(e) New permaaefft Reserved Slip Assignment. For a new permanent reserved slip moorage agreement
entered into after January 1, the following rules and charges apply:
(1) If the customer has already paid for transient moorage,the customer charges will be converted
from transient charges to reserved tenant charges on the effective date of the slip assignment.
The reserved tenant annual moorage fee shall be charged on a pro-rated basis and is due in full
on the date of the slip assignment.
(2) If the customer is new to the harbor and has not paid any moorage fees, the reserved annual
moorage fee shall be charged on a prorated basis and is due in full on the date of the slip
assignment.
(3) As stated in paragraphs(e)(1)and(2)above,pro-rated basis shall be calculated by dividing the
annual moorage amount by 12,and charging the new tenant 1/12th of the reserved annual tenant
moorage rate per calendar month for the remainder of the calendar year. If a slip assignment
occurs during a calendar month,the partial month will be charged the lesser of the daily rate or
1/12`h the annual amount.
(t) Permanent Reserved 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 reserved assigned slip
and the second is a transient slip. Reserved sSlips that are permanently assigned to a boat/owner may be
used for transient moorage when the permanently reserved assigned vessel is away from the slip.
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(g) Notice Upon Arrival. All vessels should notify the Seward Small Boat Harbor office prior to arrival.
Those vessels which have received permanently reserved 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 reserved
assigned slip due to congestion, high winds or safety considerations, a vessel with a permanently
reserved 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:west side of X float;south side of
F float;L float;R float;I dock;and T 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.
(h) 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 The Harbormaster may, in his sole discretion . • • . .. . . ... .. '.
advance notice,waive a daily charge rate for a vessel,provided that:
(1) Notice is made in writing prior to mooring in the Seward Boat Harbor,
(2) Vessel stay is no more than 4 hours,and
(3) . • •. • . .. • . °- . ..•. . . •.. . . •. •-
Harbormaster determines that congestion and use of the public facilities by others will not be
adversely affected.
The City of Seward retains the right,in its sole discretion,to determine whether a vessel berthed at
any time will be charged a full day's charge.
Moorage charges shall be calculated on the overall length of the vessel or the length of the float(slip)
assigned, whichever is greater.
(b) Automatic Annual Adjustment in Moorage Rates.All moorage rates shall be adjusted annually so as to
be effective as of January 1st, to reflect the five previous published years' average increase in the
Consumer Price Index,All Items, 1982-84=100 for all Urban Consumers,Anchorage,Alaska("CPI")
as published by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics.Bills sent out prior
to January 1st will reflect the upcoming January 1st adjusted rates.(For example,2014 rates reflect an
increase based on the average CPI for 2007-2011).
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Overall length shall be construed to mean the linear distance,expressed in feet,from the most forward
point at the stem to the aftermost part of the stern of the vessel,measured parallel to the base line of
the vessel.The length shall include all hull attachments, such as bowsprits,dinghies,davits,etc.
For billing purposes,overall length of the vessel as published in"Lloyd's Register of Shipping"may be
used.The City of Seward reserves the right to:
(1) Obtain the overall length from the vessel's register,or
(2) Measure the vessel.
(c) Transient(Guest)Daily Rates.With the exception of vessel owner/operators who have paid an annual,
semi-annual,or monthly fee in advance,all temporary or transient moorage charges shall be calculated
on the daily rate. The daily rate shall be $0.70 per lineal foot of overall length of the vessel. (See
Appendix A for a listing of Transient Moorage Rates according to vessel length):
(al) Transient(Guest)Annual Rate.The Annual Rate shall be$52.23 per lineal foot.
(42) Semi-Annual Rate.At the option of the vessel owner/operator,the annual moorage fee may
be paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate
established above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6)
calendar months. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel
owner/operator completes the Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage,and on or
before the first day of any calendar month. The second installment is due on or before the
first day of the calendar month six(6)months thereafter.
(53) Monthly Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be
paid in twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate
established above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one(1)
calendar month. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel
owner/operator completes the Application and Agreement for Moorage,and on or before the
.- -• . -•.. •• •.The succeeding payments are due on or before the first same
day of the each succeeding calendar month . . • • . • .
(d) Reserved Moorage Rates for Slip Assignments.Moorage charges shall commence on the date a slip
assignment is accepted.Charges shall continue until the holder ceases to have a qualifying interest in a
vessel suitable for the assigned space, until the holder's death, or until the holder's voluntary or
involuntarily relinquishment of the space.Prepayment of moorage is required.(See Appendix B for a
listing of moorage rates according to vessel length):
(1) The vessel owner/operator must complete an Application and Agreement for Reserved
Moorage,in the form attached to this tariff.
(2) Annual Rate.The vessel owner/operator has paid the annual fee based on the length of the
vessel,or,the length of the slip,whichever is greater.The Annual Rate shall be$47.47 per
lineal foot.
(3) Semi-Annual Rate.At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may
be paid in two equal semi-annual installments of sixty percent (60%) of the annual rate
established above. Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents six (6)
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calendar months. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel
owner/operator completes the Application and Agreement for Transient Moorage,and on or
. _ •- • .. .• . _•.. - -.The second installment is due on or before the
first same day of the each calendar month six(6)months thereafter.
(4) Monthly Rate. At the option of the vessel owner/operator, the annual moorage fee may be
paid in twelve equal monthly installments of eighteen percent (18%) of the annual rate
established above.Each prepaid installment described in this Paragraph represents one(1)
calendar month. The first installment is due and payable on the date the vessel
owner/operator completes the Application and Agreement for Moorage,
first day of any calendar month.The succeeding payments are due on or before the first same
day of the each calendar month° onth thereafter
(5) All permanently reserved assigned berths are assigned on a calendar-year basis.Prepayment
of a full year's charges is due on or before December 31 of the preceding year. A vessel
owner/operator may elect to prepay the annual moorage fee at the annual rate or in two semi-
annual installments,each of which represents sixty percent(60%)of the annual fee due on or
before December 31 of the preceding year and June 30 of the current year. A vessel
owner/operator may also elect to prepay the annual moorage fee in twelve monthly
installments, each of which represents eighteen percent(18%)of the annual fee due on or
before December 31 of the preceding year and on or before the last day of each month of the
current year.
(e) Float Plane Fees.A fee in the amount of TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTS
($26.25)per day shall be charged for float plane berthing in the confines of the Small Boat Harbor.
Section 2. This Resolution will be forwarded to the City Council for direction.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect on the same date as the corresponding City Code
Ordinance.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
RESOLUTION 2014-003
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, this 2nd day of April,
2014,
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Deborah Altermatt, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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CALL TO ORDER
The March 19,2014 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order
at 12:04 p.m. by Altermatt.
OPENING CEREMONY
The group recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Deborah Altermatt; presiding
Dan Oliver
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
Bruce Jaffa
Carl Hughes
Comprising a full quorum of the board.
Also present were:
Mack Funk, Harbormaster
Louis Bencardino,AK Railroad
Norm Regis,Deputy Harbormaster
Christy Terry, AK Railroad
Cindy Clock, Chamber Director
Arnie Hatch
Rhonda Hubbard
Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Railroad report, By Louis Bencardino -
Fourteen vessels had visited since last month including one coal barge.Things were ramping
up for the busy summer season.
2. Harbormaster's Report-Funk,
Contractors had completed the construction phase and were finalizing some issues that had
come up with D float. Anticipate project completion by April 15`h
The bathroom renovations are complete. The south harbor restrooms are open and will be
staying open year round. The harbor house will have its roof repaired soon.
3. Chamber of Commerce Report,- Clock
Seward Economic Growth Plan was moving forward. The fish stocking program was
discussed. The chamber continues to prepare for summer.
Public comments
Arnie Hatch and Rhonda Hubbard both spoke in strong support of a public use crane being
constructed in the harbor. Ms. Hubbard reiterated that a large enough crane to be useful was crucial
to harbor users.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Fink/Schafermeyer) Approval of Agenda
Addition of a New Business Item,"May 21
works session topic, Alternative
Energy/District Heating using seawater
heat pumps as the heating source"
Unanimous approval with addition
Bruce Jaffa offered to look into Natural Gas distribution and logistics in the Fairbanks area,
for comparison by this board.
Motion (Linville/Fink) Resolution 2014-01,Recommending that
the City Council Approve the Final Design
of a 1.5 Ton Crane on the Travel Lift Dock
Bulkhead and Appropriating Funds, as
tabled at the February meeting.
Discussion
Motion to amend (Jaffa/Hughes): Amend to replacer ton crane on the travel
dew. -bulkhead with "Eight Ton Public
Crane on the I Dock"throughout resolution
And add whereas"WHEREAS,construction of
a public use crane is on the 2014 Harbor
Capital Improvement list as approved by City
Council Resolution 2013-92;and"
(1:15)-Board Member Fink left the meeting, with apologies, and a quorum remained, the
meeting continued.
And add "WHEREAS, the port of Seward
collects raw fish tax that would be the
appropriate source of funding for this
project."
And amend the not to exceed amount in the
second section to read "$35,000".
Amendment passed unanimously
Call for the question on resolution 2014-01
The resolution passed unanimously
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Motion (Linville/Jaffa) Resolution 2014-02 Recommending
Council Approval of PA CAB
Priorities from April 2014- April
2015.
Resolution passed unanimously
Board Comments
The board thanked visitors for talking the time to come and speak.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
Suzi Towsley Deborah Altermatt
Executive Liaison Chair
(City Seal)
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Mar 31 Apr 1 2 3 4
7:00pm P&Z Mtg 12:00pm PACAB Mtg
12:00pm Seward Recrea
a
rn
M
2
7 8 9 10 11
a
14 15 16 17 18
7:00pm CC Mtg 12:00pm KPB Assembly 12:00pm PACAB Work S
7:00pm P&Z Spc Mtg; 6:30pm HP Mtg
co
a
21 22 23 24 25
6:00pm CC WS;Air For
N
N
Q
28 29 30 May 1 2
7:00pm CC Mtg
N
co
N
Q
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May 2014 May TuWe Th June 2014
SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Apr 28 29 30 May 1 2
5:30pm CC WS; Friend:
N
T
CO
N
Q
5 6 7 8 9
7:00pm P&Z Mtg 12:00pm PACAB Mtg
rn
T
12 13 14 15 16
7:00pm CC Mtg
N
f0
2
19 20 21 22 23
6:00pm P&Z WS 12:00pm PACAB Work S
6:30pm HP Mtg
m
N
01
2
26 27 28 29 30
Memorial Day 7:00pm CC Mtg
m
N
T
2
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