HomeMy WebLinkAbout10072015 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
October 7, 2015 Volume 3, Page 281
CALL TO ORDER
The October 7,2015 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called
to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Deborah Altermatt.
OPENING CEREMONY
The group pledged allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Deborah Altermatt, Chair,presiding, and
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Dan Oliver
Bob Linville
Brooke Andrews
Comprising a quorum; and
Carl Hughes
Bruce Jaffa
Were excused
Also present were:
Ron Long,Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Harbor Master
Jackie Wilde, Board Liaison
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
AKRR-Louis Bencardino gave monthly update. Bencardino reported that Aurora Energy
Services, LLC, will be idle for the remainder of 2015; drops in the world coal market prices have
caused a decrease in coal exports from Alaska.He was happy to see such a great turn out on events
such as the Music and Arts festival and State Fire Conference. They are preparing for the Halloween
carnival and the Holiday Craft fair.
AKRR Representative-Christina Hendrickson gave presentation regarding Alaska Railroad
Corporation's Proposed Upgrades to Seward Facilities.
Chamber of Commerce Report-None
Harbormaster Report—Norm Regis gave update on the replacement of A,B,C and S Floats
Administration Report-Ron Long reported that the City has been busy working on budgets.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
None
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Linville/Oliver) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
Approval of May 6,2015 PACAB minutes were on consent.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS,REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS—
(Portions of the Supplemental tape recording were distorted due to equipment malfunction or other
uncontrollable factors.)
A.Grid Discussion&Estimated Financials Regis updated board regarding previous request
from Board and Council. Board had general discussion.
B. 30 minute Maintenance Lift Options Regis explained to board the option of having a
Maintenance lift available for customers. Board had general discussion.
C. Public Use Crane Preliminary Design Report-Regis updated Board on the design report.
Motion (Linville/Schaefermeyer) Request that Administration present
resolution to PACAB for a 5 ton crane.
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
D.Seward Marine Terminal Expansion Plan project Long reported that this was done by the
AKRR applying for and receiving a TIGER grant.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Motion (Oliver/Schaefermeyer) Re-Approval of January 4,2012 minutes
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
Motion(Linville/Schaefermeyer) Motion to set the October 21,2015 work
session topic as "Legislative Priorities and
Capital Projects"
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
CORRESPONDENCE,INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS-None
BOARD COMMENTS
Linville expressed his concerns regarding the crane.
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Andrews reported the timeline on the crane is frustrating not only to her but to citizens she
has spoken with. She hopes that the Board can help make people understand that their voice is heard
and that everyone can help make changes.
Oliver welcomed Regis as Harbormaster. He looks forward to working with him.
Schaefermeyer gave congratulations to Altermatt on her new Council position,she will be
greatly missed. He wanted everyone to know that the Alaska SeaLife Center is starting their new
winter hours. Schaefermeyer gave a little history regarding the coal terminal with hopes the Board
can help bring potential freight options and companies to Seward.
Altermatt thanked Andrews for joining PACAB. She informed the board of her resignation
since she was voted to Council. She is honored to have been able to be both a member and Chair for
a decade.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS—None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
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Executive Liaison • Vice Chair
The minutes of this meeting consist of the a recording that a quorum was present and an approval of
preceding minutes from May 6, 2015, January 4, 2012, recommendation for Crane resolution and Work
session topic were approved by unanimous consent ...(Portions of the Supplemental tape recording were
distorted due to equipment malfunction or other uncontrollable factors.)
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