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CALL TO ORDER
The September 4, 2013 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to
order at 12:04 p.m. by Deborah Altermatt
OPENING CEREMONY
The group pledged allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Deborah Altermatt, presiding
Daryl S chaefermeyer
Bruce Jaffa
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
Comprising a quorum; and
Dan Oliver
Carl Hughes
Were excused
Also present were:
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Deputy Harbor Master-
Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
l. Harbor Master Report, Regis—
The D float project was moving forward and on schedule.The harbor was busy prepping for
winter,many boat lifts. The board had some questions that Regis fielded about the D float
project and planning.
2. Chamber of commerce report-- Clock,
Report on the Silver salmon derby. Salmon was $1.30 per lb and it was deemed to be a
successful year! The Chamber Luncheon was on Friday the 6h and Dan Seavy was scheduled
to speak. Other upcoming events were coming up,including institute of the north conference
and the upcoming "Meet the Candidates" night. General discussion with the board about
stocking the lagoon,possibly dredging and how to protect the smolt.
3. Admin report- Long
Smic development project was being submitted as the number one priority. AVTEC was
hosting a marine fire-fighting symposium in late September.Long cut his comments short to
meet with a contractor about repairing the roof at City Hall.He made apologies for leaving
and excused himself from the meeting.
City of-Seward,Alaska Port-and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes
September 4, 2013 Volume 3, Page 233
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Jaffa/Fink) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous Consent
Informational Items: The board touched upon the Boards report to Council, the Priority list for
legislative priorities and upcoming City Council Work sessions.
The Board decided via unanimous consent to move revisions of the Small Boat harbor development
plan to the September 18th work session.
BOARD COMMENTS
Fink informed the board that he was resigning his Avtec position and would be working for the
Army Rec.Camp.
Jaffa was encouraged by local development.
The board generally discussed travel plans and availability.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:3 5 p.m.
Jac e C. Wilde Deborah Altermatt
Executive Liaison Chair
(Minutes prepared by Suzi Towsley who
is no longer present to sign)
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