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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12062021 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Volume 41,Page 558 CALL TO ORDER The December 6, 2021 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Police Chief Alan Nickell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding and Sue McClure John Osenga Liz DeMoss Ristine Casagranda Mike Calhoon Randy Wells comprising a quorum of the Council; and Janette Bower, City Manager Brenda Ballou, 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 (McClure/Casagranda) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Terry identified a housekeeping change in Resolution 2021-137 in the title wherein the word"South" should be changed to"Northeast." Terry wished to observe a moment of silence for the passing of former council member Hugh Darling following the approval of the agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Resolution 2021-136, Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds In The Amount Of $2,899,553.25 From ADF&G And Appropriating$573,065.00 From The Parking Fund And Authorizing A Loan In The Amount Of$733,212.31 From The Parking Fund To The Harbor City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Volume 41, Page 559 Fund To Fulfill The Cooperative Agreement With ADF&G To Replace The North East Harbor Launch Ramp. Resolution 2021-137,Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Construction Contract With Harris Sand&Gravel Inc.For The Replacement Of The South Harbor Launch Ramp In An Amount Not To Exceed$4,439,736. Moment of silence for Hugh Darling. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Resolution 2021-129,Adopting The City Of Seward 2022 Operating Budget And Setting The Mill Rate.This item will have a public hearing tonight, and will come backfor an additional public hearing on December 13, 2021. Bower thanked council for having this special meeting tonight. She had some small amendments to make in the budget,and this meeting provided an opportunity to make those changes. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Motion to Amend (McClure/Casagranda) Amend Resolution 2021-129 by accepting all the proposed amendments as presented in the agenda packet: 1) Library, 7217 Small Tools & Equipment, strike "$25,000" and replace it with "$7,000"; 2) Library, 7216 Maintenance & Repairs, strike "$58,000" and replace it with "$40,000"; 3) Harbor, 6202 Health Insurance, strike "$287,303" and replace it with"$223,590";4)Harbor, 7004 Insurance, strike "$130,030" and replace it with"$103,057";5)Harbor,7324 General Fund Indirect Costs, strike "$451,500"and replace it with"$382,117"; 6) SMIC, 6202 Health Insurance, strike "$90,914"and replace it with"$45,480";7) SMIC, 7324 General Fund Indirect Costs, strike "$148,722" and replace it with "$101,993"; and, 8) Electric, 6202 Health Insurance,strike"$370,420"and replace it with"$319,111." City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Volume 41, Page 560 Terry asked what the ramifications on the budget would be. In response, Bower said the Library budget had no change,and the Harbor,SMIC,and Electric budgets all had reduced expenses. Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous Terry asked if council had any additional comments, and no one responded. Terry stated that this resolution would return on the December 13, 2021 agenda for a third public hearing and approval. NEW BUSINESS Resolutions Resolutions 2021-136 and 2021-137 were approved on the consent agenda. CITIZEN COMMENTS Norm Regis appreciated council approving the two resolutions for the harbor tonight;there was a time crunch for these resolutions and he appreciated council's support. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Bower said the corresponding financial statements and cash flow statements would be updated in keeping with tonight's budget amendments. Wells thanked all the departments for meeting with him,showing him around,and discussing the budget with him. Calhoon thanked everyone for their hard work, especially during the weather issues. Thanksgiving had been busy;the American Legion had provided meals to over 350 people this year. Santa would be at the Legion on December 18,2021. Be careful on the ice,and have a great holiday. Casagranda said this community brought her warmth and cheer. DeMoss thanked all the departments and administration for being accessible and responsive. Osenga thanked administration and staff,and expressed condolences to the Darling family. McClure appreciated all the department heads being available to answer questions;this was the smoothest budget process she could recall. Condolences to the Darling family, as well as the family of Richard Hocking. Drive carefully; the roads were bad. Be cautious of avalanches, especially if you were snow machining. City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 6, 2021 Volume 41,Page 561 Terry thanked city staff and the public for reaching out to council. She appreciated the road crews getting the roads cleared so quickly this morning. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned a :17 p.m. Brenda Ballou, MMC Christy Terry ot v - City Clerk Mayor sssssssss (City Seal) .•` OF SEilf *** C> 43P°fir•••40% • • Fo: • —.— SEAL • S —�— a • • s • s o• C3N lE OF ALP..