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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10032018 PACAB Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes October 3,2018 Volume 3,Page 345 CALL TO ORDER The October 3, 2018 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:06 by Vice Chair Christy Terry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Regis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry (vice chair), and Carl Hughes Laura Schneider Bruce Jaffa Colby Lawrence Carl Hughes Also Present Norm Regis, Harbormaster GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -NONE APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Lawrence) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Christy Terry Chamber of Commerce Report—Cindy Clock Harbormaster Report—Norm Regis Administration Report—Brennan Hickok PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS - 1111 Motion (Jaffa/Schneider) Nomination of Chair Jaffa moved to nominate Terry as chair and close the nomination. Schneider seconded I L the motion. Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes October 3,2018 Volume 3,Page 346 Motion (Terry/Hughes) Nomination of Vice Chair Terry nominated Jaffa for vice Chair and Hughes seconded the motion. Motion Passed Unanimous Airport Improvement Plan There was discussion regarding the Airport Improvement Plan and it was decided to continue the discussion at a later date. Coast Guard Housing No information was available at this meeting. It was decided to move to a later date when more information will be available. SMIC uplands update Regis stated that the yard is almost full and the ongoing work is almost completed. He also stated that the crane is commissioned and any interested party that wants to use it can go to the Harbormaster's office to take the test for how to operate it, which is required. Motion (Terry/Jaffa) Work session for October 0. Tour of SMIC at Noon on October 17`h Motion Passed Unanimous Discussion of PACAB calendar OTHER NEW BUSINESS Board Comments: Schneider stated it was good to be back and congratulations to the chair. Hughes concurred with Schneider and is looking forward to the upcoming months. Lawrence also concurred with Schneider and Hughes. Jaffa thanked the body for the vote of himself as Vice Chair and thanked Terry for her time and congratulated her as Chair. Terry stated she was working with the Harbor for the Harbormaster's Conference. Invited all to come Tuesday night during the conference for the vender's fair. She asked administration to try and get JAG to the November meeting for an update. Also brought up the 2 empty board spots and would like an update. She mentioned that at the next Council meeting RES 2018-081 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes October 3,2018 Volume 3,Page 347 regarding the Lowell Canyon Hydro Study would be on the agenda and encouraged board members to go to the meeting. She stated that looks forward to being the chair. CITIZEN COMMENTS Matt Chase asked about the Blue Pipeline Initiative and if it will interfere with the ARCADIS plan. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Terry stated that she didn't think that the 2 entities would be in conflict. Jaffa asked for clarification on what the Blue Pipeline is. Schneider explained the it is a group that focuses on Ocean based businesses and a"Blue Economy." Justin Sternberg is an advisor in Seward and will be helping others with their businesses. It doesn't focus on SMIC. Bridges congratulated the Chair. Hickok brought up the Council will be reviewing City, State and Legislative 2019 priorities at the November 26th Council meeting. Suggested that the board review and possible add to it. Especially the Airport Improvements. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. GeNeil Flaherty Christy Terry Executive Liaison Chair t` 00011IIIS rsa s'�'1 OF S.e 7 (City 0�Gd�0� p• 42:0% • 140 SEAL ) 0) *'' • ti*.:OF A• ,kPS° •s. rr�rr. •e A .