HomeMy WebLinkAbout11022011 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Rescheduled Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
November 2, 2011 Volume 3, Page 175
CALL TO ORDER
The November,2011 rescheduled regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Ron Long, Chair.
OPENING CEREMONY
Chair Long led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Ron Long,presiding, and
Bruce Jaffa-joined the meeting at 12:04
Deborah Altermatt
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
Comprising a quorum; and
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Dan Oliver
Were excused
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Mack Funk,Harbor Master
Suzi Towsley,Board Liaison
Louis Bencardino,Alaska Railroad
Christi Terry, Alaska Railroad
Cindy Clock, Chamber Director
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Long opened the meeting by informing the board that he, Funk and Hunt would need to leave
for a 1:00 teleconference and therefore the meeting would be short.
1. Alaska Railroad Representative, Louis Bencardino
Two coal ships had visited in October. Letters of support for the Railroads "Tiger
Grant" application had been received from a number of local businesses and the
Coastal Villages Region Fund CDQ group. Railroad had been accommodating vessels
as necessary and preparing for the seasonal change over. The Halloween Carnival was
a success. The coast guard cutter Healy came in and tied up out of the weather. The
railroad thanked the City for including their projects on both state and federal priority
lists.
Bruce Jaffa joined the meeting in progress.
2. Harbor Master Report—Mack Funk
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Funk reported that a few boats had broken lose in the recent storm. They were
documenting damage. Funk opted to pass on his allowable report time to add more
completely to the priority list upcoming.
3. Chamber was fully staffed and looking toward the future. She touched upon the 2010
economic assessment and areas of improvement. Fish expo was upcoming,more PR
being planned there. Chamber reception for new folks was Tuesday the 8 at Hotel
Seward.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
There were none.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Jaffa/Altermatt) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
Motion (Schaefermeyer/Linville) Motion made to move the October 19
PACAB work session to 7pm to
accommodate R&M Consultants visit for
a fact finding meeting. PACAB will host
and facilitate this meeting.
Motion Passed Unanimously
Notes from the October 17, 2011 Work session with R& M Consultants reviewed.
Motion (Jaffa/Altermatt) Approval of Agenda
Unanimous Consent Motion Passed
Motion(Jaffa/Altermatt Motion to review and amend the State
and Federal Priority List to read as
follows
additions: bold underlined and italicized and
deletions: stFuelE-thr-eugh
In Section 1, Subsection 1. State Funded Priorities, Item B. Port, Harbor, and Industrial Area;
B. PORT, HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(1) 52.75 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to
improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the Coastal
Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska.
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(2) Full funding(2$3 Million)f or the State ofAlaska,Department of Transportation and
Public
Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program to provide ($1.1 million) matching funds to replace
D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
(3) $101,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small
Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats.
(4) $775,000 for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast
Launch
4) $500,000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50 ton travel lift.
Vote: Changes unanimous thus far
(5) $250,000 for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor.
(6) 1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around
the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(7) 1.7 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift(syncrolift) and associated
upland improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast Guard vessels at the
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
(8) $25,000 to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System
(8) $4.5 million for adding moorage (T, U, and V floats) along the north side of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor
(9) $100,000 for a card-lock crane at the travel lift dock.
and
Vote on adding a card- lock crane at the travel dock was as follows
Ayes : Bruce Jaffa Noes: Long
Deborah Altermatt
Steve Fink
Bob Linville
In Section 1, Subsection 2. Cruise Ship Head Tax or Cruise Ship Gambling Tax;
2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX
(1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers.
(2) $9.6 million for Phase 1 of the East Dock Extension: 300 feet to improve access for
cruise ships. Phase 2 would include an additional 200 feet extension for$6.4 million. This
(2) $1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship
baggage conveyor system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station, $150,000.for a
second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship and$200,000 for extending the
dock security lighting.
(3) $200,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad
Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal.
4) $220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with severe
corrosion for$100,000, repair of the cathodic protection system for$50 thousand,repair of sewer
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system$30,000, $15,000 for camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs$25,000).
6) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Lindsey Intermodal Facility.
(5) $50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational response
to cruise ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies.
(8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency response
equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station(this location will allow or
prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis).
In: Section 1, Subsection 4. Beneficial Legislation
4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
(1) Support the passage of House Bill 184 reallocating the fish tax to provide a greater share to
local municipal governments.
(2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to
offset unfunded retirement system liabilities,to make future contribution rates more affordable
for the State and local governments.
(3)Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway(MP 18 2- 5.5)i n the State Transportation
Improvement Program(STIP).
(4)Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway(MP 25.5 - 36) in the STIP.
(5)Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway(MP 45 -60) in the STIP.
(6) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for better
(6) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than
current year funding levels.
(7) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena.
(8) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its
electrical utility customers.
Vote on final group of changes unanimous.
Motion passed as amended.
BOARD COMMENTS
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
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