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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06032020 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 3,2020 Volume 3,Page 425 CALL TO ORDER The June 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m.by Chair Laura Schneider. OPENING CEREMONY Carl Hughes led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Laura Schneider presiding, and Bruce Jaffa Erin Lemas (telephonically) Carl Hughes Colby Lawrence Lynda Paquette Benjamin Smith comprising a quorum of the board; and Matt Chase, Deputy Harbormaster Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk Excused—None Absent—None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The city clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the May 6,2020 PACAB Regular Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—None Chamber of Commerce Report—Jason Bickling said the State of Alaska was offering Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding to Alaskan businesses. The Chamber of Commerce's visitor center was open on the weekends. He was planning the halibut derby for July 15, 2020-July 30, 2020. The plan for this year's Fourth of July event had been City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2020 Volume 3,Page 426 submitted to the city manager and would be sent to the council for approval. The Mount Marathon Race had been cancelled for 2020. The chamber was working on planning the Silver Salmon Derby. In response to Schneider, Bickling said signs would be placed in front of the harbor to redirect individuals to the Chamber visitor center during the Silver Salmon Derby. Harbormaster Report. Deputy Harbormaster Matt Chase said there was a shortage of yard space for vessels currently on the harbor side of the bay. A public notice had been posted asking individuals to social distance at the fish cleaning stations and every other hose had been removed. The harbor was still working with Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to replace the North East Boat Launch Ramp. The harbor was short one staff member. Chase said Kenai Fjords Tours would be using tape to encourage their customers to social distance while boarding the ships. The U.S. Coast Guard contacted the harbor about locations and designs for the new Fast Response Cruisers (FRCs), which would be located at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). The harbor upgraded their computer software and they will be bringing a resolution to council to approve the harbor tariff change at the June 8, 2020 council meeting. The harbor ordered new dumpsters that were expected to arrive in June. Chase said the harbor was packed and the red salmon were in. In response to Hughes, Chase said the concepts the U.S. Coast Guard proposed for the new FRCs were a maintenance shop with cruise quarters, and a drive-down dock that goes from east to west. In response to Jaffa, Chase said he was pleased with the transformation of SMIC over the years. In response to Hughes, Chase said the harbor had a lot of inquiries about leases for property at SMIC. In response to Smith, Chase said the cranes were running and he trained individuals on how to use them. Other Reports,Announcements, and Presentations—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Items Postponed from Previous Agenda Set goals for the second half of the year 2020. This item was postponed from the May 6, 2020 meeting. The board set their goals for the second half of the year. Lemas left the meeting at 1:10 p.m. City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 3,2020 Volume 3,Page 427 NEW BUSINESS Discuss the Sewer Lagoon on Lowell Point. Paquette wanted a review conducted of the Sewer Lagoon on Lowell Point. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS—None CITIZEN COMMENTS—None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Smith apologized for missing the May meeting. He thanked Hughes and Paquette for providing an energy committee report at the May meeting. Smith suggested adding an agenda item to the September meeting agenda to reassess where the board and the community were as a whole. Hughes concurred with Smith. He wished everyone a great summer. Lawrence was excited to have an in-person meeting. He looked forward to working towards the board's goals and working with the SMIC Development committee. Paquette thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Jaffa was grateful that he and his wife had built a life that endured the COVID-19 disaster well. He did not agree with replacing the city hall building, and he wanted building maintenance to be a priority. Schneider encouraged Alaskan businesses to pursue the state's CARES funding and use the Chamber of Commerce as a resource. She encouraged everyone to support local businesses. Chase said stay safe and have a great summer. ADJOURNMENT This meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Jessica Stallard ra Schne. r Deputy City Clerk ssss hair 41:4 OF SW (City Seal) •• G ,�•'ORPOR''R• *••. SEAL 14 • sssss•.•F Ofis ".s..•'