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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TELEPHONIC ATTENDANCE FOR
PACAB MEETINGS WITHIN STATED GUIDELINES
WHEREAS,the Port& Commerce Advisory Board(PACAB)has had issues filling seats
and making quorum; and
WHEREAS,due to COVID-19,it is now a common thing for people to need to quarantine;
and
WHEREAS,depending on virus levels in the community,people may want to self-isolate;
and
WHEREAS, it is also a common need for Commissioners to take some time away from
Seward in the wintertime; and
WHEREAS, PACAB typically meets for nine months each year, taking a hiatus during
the months of June, July, and August; and
WHEREAS, a short-seated board makes it especially difficult to convene a quorum; and
WHEREAS,it is important that PACAB be as productive as possible during those months
and meetings; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends the Seward City Council
approve a resolution to amend the City Council Rules of Procedures to allow for PACAB
Commissioners to attend up to two (2) meetings each year telephonically and to count those
telephonic attendances towards quorum for the purpose of being on vacation or physically away,
or for the purpose of quarantining or other COVID-19 related concerns.
Section 2. There is no limit to the COVID-19 related excused absences, but verification
may be required if a concern over abuse of this policy arises.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption, and shall be
presented to City Council at the next possible meeting for consideration.
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-003
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska, on this 2nd day of February, 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Lynda Paquette,Vice Chair
AYES: Hughes, Lawrence
NOES: Jaffa, Paquette
ABSENT: Smith, Holmdahl
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)