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City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting' utes
Decemher 4, 2013 Volume 3, Page 244
CALL TO ORDER
The December 4, 2013 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to
order at 12:06 p.m. by Schaefermeyer.
OPENING CEREMONY
The group pledged allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Darryl S chaefermeyer;presiding
Dan Oliver
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
Comprising a quorum; and
Were excused
Deborah Altermatt
Bruce Jaffa
Carl Hughes
Also present were:
Ron Long,Assistant City Manager
Mack Funk, Harbormaster
Louis Bencardino,AK Railroad
Christy Terry,AK Railroad
Cindy Clock, Chamber Director
Ezra Campbell, Mitch and Corey Harris, Ron Wille, and Arnie Hatch
Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Railroad report, By Louis B encardino -
The last month had seen 14 vessels visiting the railroad dock and the holiday fair was set to
take place on December 5 and 7.There was a new reality TV show featuring the Railroad set
to air soon.Northland would have no presence here this winter.
2. Harbormaster's Report-Funk,
Progress on the new D float was moving along well. The Dock is expected to be ready for
Polar Bear Jump off. The Restroom repair project was back on track and proceeding. The
owner and Captain of the vessel Dutch Harbor had been recently convicted of illegally
discharging in to the Harbor. Prompt reporting of the spill was the lesson, in the
harbormaster's opinion. The vessel Gypsie was being offered in donation to the City. The
City was, at this time, not in a position to accept that donation. Harmon was preparing to
lease a SMIC lot. A Fish Expo report given.
3. Chamber of Commerce Report,- Clock
Seward Economic Growth Plan was moving forward .in four groups, including a newly
formed fishing group. The group was adopting a focus fisheries users,both commercial
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and sport. SeaLife Center Holiday Party was set for Thursday and they Community was
invited to attend.
4. Administrative Report-Long
Admin was working with the State Economic Development Forum.A bid opening had taken
place to repair sidewalks and work on ADA issues.Capital Pro j ects were being pursued and
prepared for legislative consideration.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Linville/Oliver) Approval of Agenda
Addition of a New Business- Item,
"Consider Chair Altermatt's request for an
extended leave of absence."
Unanimous approval with addition
The board voted by unanimous consent to
cancel the December '18th 2013 work
session.
Unanimous consent
The board voted via unanimous consent to
grant Chair Altermatt an extended leave of
absence through at least March of 2014.
Unanimous consent
Public Comments
The Board reviewed the Crane report and needs with fishermen who were in attendance, and
generally discussed location and possible costs associated with the different alternatives. Those
present discussed the best uses and spot to install a public use crane, along-with limitations of use
given weight restrictions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adj ourned at 1:17 p.m.
Jacki C. Wilde Deborah Altermatt
Executive Liaison Chair
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