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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02012017 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes February 1, 2017 Volume 3, Page 304 CALL TO ORDER The February 1,2017 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Darryl Schaefermeyer. OPENING CEREMONY Terry led the pledge of allegiance to the flag ROLL CALL There were present: Darryl Schaefermeyer presiding,and Bruce Jaffa Christy Terry Carl Hughes Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Absent Bob Linville Brooke Andrews Colby Lawrence Also Present Ron Long,Assistant City Manager Jackie C. Wilde,Executive Liaison SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Christy Terry reported there were a total of 219 vessels in 2016. This number included cruise ships,barges,and military vessels. City of Seward Archery club will meet each Wednesday through November.Marathon Wrestling will be using the terminal March 17th and 18th SERV training will be April 18th and 19th with on the water day of April 20th. Terry requested that Jackie send out the cruise ship schedule to the board after the meeting or attached with the next packet. There are 63 vessels in 2017 with more in 2018 and 2019. Chamber of Commerce Report—None Harbormaster Report—Report was given as a laydown Administration Report-Ron Long discussed the emergency declaration and explained that we are currently under a 30 day time line and that the City is compiling totals to be reported to the Borough. Long gave an update on the Corp of Engineers Lowell Tunnel project. There is a serious inquiry on south uplands for development,Long gave general update on that project.Long would like to have the board suggest a south harbor uplands plan. Terry would like to see the board look into adding South Harbor Development Plan to the PACAB priorities.Jaffa would like this project to be added to the priorities discussion during the co work session with Council.Long gave as general update on SMIC. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING— City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes February 1, 2017 Volume 3, Page 305 James Morgan wanted the board to know that contracts are hard to keep going. He has applied for his business licenses to be able to give a bid for work. Long explained that Mr. Morgan would need to ask to be put on the list that is provided by both City Clerk and Harbor master. It was recommended that he visit the local chamber. Mr. Morgan asked about the bid process and how he would know. Long explained that all bids are noticed and that he could watch the papers or check in with the clerk's office. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Terry/Hughes) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda *****Consent item approved November 2, 2016 minutes Add agenda Item 9 D PACAB recommendation on SMIC contract amendment. Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS,REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS—Harbormaster report was given as a laydown to Board. Chair Schaefermeyer gave a copy of the FERC e-filing preliminary permit application for Chugach Electric Association. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Motion (Hughes/Terry) Discuss February 15, 2017 work session topic of"PACAB Priorities" Schaefermeyer requested that the agenda item 9C"Discuss Board Priorities"be tabled until the work session on February 15, 2017 Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Motion (Jaffa/Hughes) PACAB recommendation on SMIC Contract Amendments General Discussion was given by board members with administration Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Other New Business Items CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS-None BOARD COMMENTS Hughes- Feels great about the next 4 years and the opportunity that may come with it for the City Jaffa- Excited about the future he thinks we all need to stay strong City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes February 1, 2017 Volume 3, Page 306 Schaefermeyer-wants to have the board review members leaving for an extended period of time. He asked that administration bring back a review of the Code and maybe present a new updated code. Terry-would like us to see how the board can work with new and younger members. CITIZENS' COMMENTS-None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS-Long updated board on the council updating zoning minimum lot size to 30 X100 lots ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. Jac a C. Wilde D. --'''chaeferm=•'r Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) P..4 e S -i S o