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Home My WebLink About04022014 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes April 2, 2014 Volume 3, Page 249 CALL TO ORDER The April 2,2014 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:04 p.m. by Daryl Schaeferrneyer. OPENING CEREMONY The group recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Daryl Schaefermeyer,presiding Dan Oliver Bob Linville Carl Hughes Comprising a quorum; and Deborah Altermatt Steve Fink Bruce Jaffa, Were excused Also present were: Mack Funk, Harbor Master Norm Regis, Deputy Harbor Master Suzi Towsley,Board Liaison SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS AKRR Representative-Louis Bencardino reported they had hosted a total of 19 vessels in March. The Arctic Endeavor was back and would be staying until September. The first cruise ship of the season was scheduled for May 15th Harbormaster's Report-Mack Funk reported Contractors had completed the construction phase and were finalizing some issues that had come up with D float. Anticipate project completion by April 15th. Funk gave an update on impounded vessel sale. The bathroom renovations are complete.The south harbor restrooms are open and will be staying open year round. The harbor house will have its roof repaired soon. Chamber of Commerce Report-None Administration Report-None Public comments Ron Wille with Ciri gave a history update regarding passenger fees and what they should be used for. Wille reported that Kenai Fjords/Ciri are against having the passenger fees increased and hopes the board understands. City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes April 2, 2014 Volume 3, Page 250 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Oliver/Hughes) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Addition to informational items, reports, and presentations, "Item B Update on public crane" Motion Passed Unanimous Consent with addition The following consent agenda items were approved: March 19,2014 Special Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS,REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Establishing rates for boat washing--Funk gave general discussion regarding establishing rates for wash down pad. Funk is going to give a resolution to City Council with the following rates. Wash-down Pad rate $2.50 per foot per hour Rain check rate is $2.50 per foot per hour Additional cleaning by Harbor staff will be based on hourly/OT labor rates B. Update on public crane-- Funk reported that Administration has recommended that resolution 2014-01 not be given to council because dock replacement is a higher priority. Funk read city code 2.30.325 upon reading Funk informed PACAB board that they don't need to have Administrations backing and that they could present resolution 2014-01. Schaefermeyer questioned how the board would get it on the agenda since administration is the final say. Funk reported that he wasn't sure but would find out.Funk informed board that they shouldn't rush into. Schaefermeyer said as a recommending to the board they must continue regardless of what administration wants. Schaefermeyer stated he believed that when administration approved the design of the crane it was for a 1.5 ton, the recommendation by the board was for an 8 ton crane so he could see why administration is • not backing resolution 2014-01. Schaefermeyer would like it on record that board hoping that administration understands that the additional cost and size is needed. Funk stated that he continue to work on what he perceives as a conflict with PACAB and Administration. Schaefermeyer and Oliver requested that Funk speak to Administration to set a time for them to meet. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Board discussed bringing Natural Gas to Seward-Funk stated there was nothing to report at this time. NEW BUSINESS Motion(Oliver/Hughes) Approve PACAB Resolution 2014-003 Recommending Council approve changes to City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes April 2, 2014 Volume 3,Page 251 the City Code and Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations Relating to Short-Term Vessel Stay and Payment of Transient (Guest) Moorage Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Motion (Oliver/Hughes) Set April 16, 2014 PACAB Work session Topic as "Continued review of the Small Boat Harbor Development Plan & Public Crane Update" Motion Passed Unanimous Consent BOARD COMMENTS— Oliver hopes that the Board and Administration can come together with the items needed for the Public Crane Linville would like to also stress the importance of not only the Public Crane but also the Dock replacement CITIZEN COMMENTS— Ron Wille wanted to thank the board for all the work that they do. Board Comments The board thanked visitors for talking the time to come and speak. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 p.m. • Jackie !Wilde Daryl Schaeferme F Executive Liaison Vice Chair (Minutes prepared by Suzi Towsley who is no longer present to sign) el e, (City Seal) °SEE w 9 O 9 ot