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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09062023 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 6,2023 Volume 4,Page 128 CALL TO ORDER The September 6, 2023, regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Bruce Jaffa. OPENING CEREMONY Jaffa led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Bruce Jaffa,presiding; and Lynda Paquette Tom Miller Benjamin Smith Fred WoellEers Dwayne Atwood comprising a quorum of the Board; and Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Excused—Woelkers Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Paquette/Smith) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of May 3,2023,Regular Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations & Awards—None Administration Report City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2023 Volume 4,Page 129 Harbormaster Norm Regis provided updated information on the vandalism at the harbor restrooms. He estimated the repair cost had reached around $10,000 thus far. The next step was getting timed locks on the restroom doors. PACAB discussed the tsunami warning sirens. Jaffa commented on the transition of outgoing Assistant City Manager Stephen Sowell and the plan for his replacement. Regis responded that the city had just hired Jason Bickling as Assistant City Manager. It would be an easy transition as Bickling had experience as the Community Development Director. Other Reports and Announcements Jaffa said the Chamber of Commerce hoped to re-engage with PACAB at their meetings. Alaska Railroad Report Port Operations Manager Dwayne Atwood gave an update on cruise ship that was undergoing repairs at the Seward dock. He provided updates on the pipe ships this fall and other Alaska Railroad projects. Presentations—None UNFINISHED BUISNESS - None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions—None Other New Business Discuss Alaska Municipal League Attendance Smith expressed interest in attending the AML conference this year. There was no objection from the board. Vessel and Property Tax Regis explained that nothing had changed since the last PACAB review. Regis also described future additions to the Z-Float and how the slips were designed for specific sizes of boats. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS— Paquette suggested having a PACAB Work Session on tsunami siren warning systems on City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2023 Volume 4, Page 130 September 20, 2023. Regis confirmed he would try to schedule guest speakers from the Kenai Peninsula Borough emergency management. CITIZEN COMMENTS—None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Atwood appreciated the summer hiatus and was glad to be back with PACAB after break. Smith thanked Regis and Sowell for their work in city administration. He was concerned with the current tsunami warning system and maps. He was supportive of research moving forward for viable sources of energy. Paquette said she appreciated the break and it was good to get back to PACAB business. She said farewell Sowell. Peck introduced Jodi Kurtz as the new Deputy City Clerk. Jaffa said he was always busy and he was glad to be back after the hiatus. He reminded everyone there was one vacant seat on PACAB. He thanked Regis and Sowell for their exemplary administrative service to the board.Jaffa noted that he would miss the September 20,2023 PACAB Work Session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m. Jodi urtz Bruce Jaffa Deputy City Clerk Chair (City�jcl 11l,,� ss, OF S Iti'''% es7117674< • SEAL ` • : • i 41.#' , OF. A`: 0 '"Rmittto- a