HomeMy WebLinkAbout01112021 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2021 Volume 41,Page 339
CALL TO ORDER
The January 11,2021 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 5:00
p.m. by Mayor Christy Terry.
OPENING CEREMONY
Acting City Manager Norm Regis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Christy Terry presiding and
Tony Baclaan Sue McClure
Sharyl Seese(telephonically) John Osenga
Liz DeMoss Ristine Casagranda
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Norm Regis,Acting City Manager
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Excused—None
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Arne Hatch supported Resolution 2021-007 because he had seen many benefits from
Regional Aquaculture Programs around the state.He was familiar with the Tutka Bay Hatchery,and
had been involved each spring in the Resurrection Bay sockeye smolt rearing and releasing project
operated by the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association(CIAA).Hatch supported CIAA's activities and
mission, and encouraged council to pass the resolution.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Baclaan/McClure) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2021 Volume 41, Page 340
Resolution 2021-007,Supporting Regional Aquaculture Associations And Strongly Opposing
Proposed Changes To Management Plan Of Kachemak Bay State Park And State Wilderness
Park That Would Disproportionately And Negatively Impact The Seward Community.
CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Regis said State Representative Sarah Vance for Homer's District was bringing this issue to
the state legislature.
Osenga thanked Arne Hatch for his comments. He hoped this issue would be resolved.
Terry appreciated the quick response from administration on this topic, as they had just
learned about this issue late last week; administration had coordinated with Homer,and performed
some additional research really quickly.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
Brenda J. Ballo M Christy Terry
City Clerk Mayor
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