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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 PACAB Minutes Cityof&wani.Ala.rka Janumy 13,1999 Port andCornmerce Advisory Buard A/inuies Volume 3, Page 30 CALL TO ORDER The January 13, J 999 regular meeting ofthe Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:06 noon by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Willard Dunham Jack Goodwill Deborah Altermatt Richard Goshorn The following boardmember arrived after the roll call: Doug Lechner, Vice Chairman Dean Kasischke comprising a quorum of the Board; and Tylan Schrock, Assistant City Manager Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: James Pruitt (excused) Sharon Anderson SPECIAL REPORTS Administration Report (Taken out of order by Chairman Long) Tylan Schrock, Assistant City Manager asked that the board appoint someone to the Spring Creek Correctional Task Force recruiting a PACAB member. He said the newly appointed task force would address the problems facing the prison and other major employers in the area such all housing, employment security, etc. With the board's unanimous vote Willard Dunham was elected as the representative of the PACAB to the sece Task Force. Kasischke and Lechner arrived at 12: 10 p.m. Goshorn said that he would like to see something from the Harbor Port and Conunerce asking the City to pass a resolution stating that they will support the harbor when it is transferred to the City. Goshorn felt that if the city needed to recognize the transfer with a resolution. The public needs to see a resolution of support from the council. Goshorn spoke City afSeward, Alaska January 13, 1999 Purt and Commerce Advisory Board A/inutes Volume 3, P01{e 31 of the public meeting on Friday, January 8 and how the City Manager and Harbormaster did a wonderful presentation Schrock suggested and it was moved by Goshorn, seconded by Kasisehke that the PACAB board is in support of the transfer from the State to the City and a resolution is drafted in recognition of the City's responsibilities towards management with the operations of the harbor. The motion earned unanimously. Schrock agreed to take this to the meeting in Anchorage. Citizen's Comments on Agenda Items not Scheduled for Public Hearing (taken out of order by Long) Karen Woodcock, Executive Director of Seward Chamber of Commerce, said that they had added an Economic Development District committee to their annual questionnaire. Special Presentations, Reports, etc. Louis Bencardino - ARR Bencardino said the ARR is still in the permitting stage for the new dock. Bencardino said that the property Snowden leased may be leased around mid February He said that meetings regarding the spur are on going. Mayor Satin, KPBIEDD absent CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA As amended to a.dd Item 7 B MOTION (Dunham/seconded by Lechner) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS December 31, 1998, letter from State DOTPF Regional Environmental coordinator (discussed in Board Comments City of Seward, Alaska Janu.ary 13, 1999 Purt and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 31 BOARD COMMENTS Long reported that at the last meeting he was asked to invite JeffLowenfalls to bring us up to date on the gasline project rather than in the minutes (December 9, 1998) where it stated that he would draft a letter in support of the natural gas line to Seward. Altermatt inquired of the status of the Small Boat Harbor Management Plan. Long with the board's consent placed the Seward Boat Harbor Management Plan on the PACAB's work session agenda for January 27, 1999. The meeting will be a joint work session and business meeting. Dunham asked that the Strategic Plan be added to tbe agenda. Lechner asked that the P ACAB' s goals (priorities) for the year be discussed. Lechner also asked that the board make conunents to the ARR in support of that They have an e-mail address. Dunham distributed a January 10, 1999, Anchorage Daily News article about a group in Cooper Landing opposed to Chugach Electric's planned upgrade at the Cooper Lake dam and raising of the height of the dam at Cooper Lake area. He said that originally the dam was built to supply us (Seward area) power. He said the group's argument is that this it is a major salmon and trout creek. Dunham said it was not and never had been. He said the dam is a major portion of Seward's power supply and asked that the city support the proposed upgrade. Dunham made a motion, seconded by AJtermatt asking that our committee request the city take an active interest in re-pemlitting of Cooper Lake dam by Chugach Electric and the problems that are surfacing and the City should he an active player of support. Motion passed unanimously Long, relinquished the chair to Vice-Chair Lechner to discuss Afognak's Alaska Global Terminal and Freight Project, Resurrection Bay dock. Long said that the project includes a freight dock and proposed boat harbor across the bay. Comments and suggestions should be sent to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Long said that he would e-mail or fax more information to interested board members who like to respond. Dunham made a motion, seconded by Kasischke that this item be added to the work session on January 27 It pa~sed unanimously Gavel was turned back to Long Dunham said that the Ports of Alaska 1998 publication had some major errors in it and they should be corrected before the next printing. He said the publication doesn't even mention the export lacility (SunEel). Long talked about a letter sent to the Mayor from the State DOTPF asking for comments from the city and having heard that the permit processing is on going. Long said he was concerned that the Division of Governmental Coordination may be out of the loop. He felt the requirements were too restrictive regarding driving steel pile, which will quadruple the cost and limit the utility The form letter received did not address any specific issues. Schrock said that the administration would respond to the letter. Goodwill discussed SunEel's status. He said that here has not been a srup since August 7, ] 998 and he wondered if anyone had heard anything_ He believed the railroad would not continue service to Seward just for passengers or fuel if the coal trains stopped. City o/Seward, Alaska January 13, 1999 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 32 CITIZENS' COMMENTS None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1.10 p.m. , I//l udi Sweeney Board Secretary (City Seal) CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMF,RCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 99-001 A RESOLUTION (IF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING TIlE CITY SEEK STATFWWE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PRO.lECf FlJNDS IN SlJPPORT OF COMPLETING TIU; SEWARD MARINE INDlISTRIAL CENTER BASIN. WIIEREAS, tlll~ Seward Marine Industrial Center was conceived aud dt':~i~l<:d to aUnwt. and SU!JpOfl marine indllstry and \ar~o operatioIlS; and WHEREAS, there has been s.ignificant public investment III this facility; amI WIlEREAS, th(~ prote\l~d baslII, a critical com-ponent essential ~o the success and development of the Industrial Center, was never completed; and WIlERFAS, as a result of an unprotected basin, the partially completed facilities are suqjcded to long period ground swells; and WHEREAS, Lhis long }1eriod b'Hmud swell makes me or the facilities largdy impracJical, of Iimit.ed value and sul:riects them to siKnificant damaw..-~ hy large hoats and b~s; and WHEREAS, completion q[ the basin would correcllhis problcm and provide u protecl.cd area idt~al for the intended marine industrialllse <InrI rargo upe,rations and provide significanl.1y more opportunity for development and empluyment; and WHEREAS, Statewide Transport..'1tion Improwment. Project FlU.as have been d.i~hllrsed to similar project'! within tllC state; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS that Section l. The City Council activdy pW-Slle completion of the Seward Marine lndl1slrial Center basin Ii)' requesting- funding from the Statewidc Transportation Improvement Projt.x1: Funds in the amount of $20 million to cmnplete thc basin and $5 million to repair, ('()wplete and pave tile N01'tllDock.. PASSED AND APPROVIW hy the City of Seward, Al"ka, Poet and Commerce Advisory lloard this 7th day uf April, 1999. THEC - LASKA ~ CITY OF SF,W ARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RF,SOLUTlON NO. 99-002 A RESOLUTION OJ" TilE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND cOMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING TUE CITY SEEK STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HINDS IN SIIPj'ORT OF TilE SEWARD SHIP'S DRYOOCK SIIIP REPAIR FACILITY WHEREAS, Sewarrl. Ship's Drydo('k is one of two such facilities in the St.:lte; and WHEREAS, this ianlityis owued by, amI is an asset to, the City, (>ln~rated by Seward Ship's Dn'dock under a Maintenance awl Operating A/{fcclllt':nt; and WHEREAS, unlike the other facility, Seward Ship's Drydock. operates lIusubsidized awl uwn-:fore at a disadvantage when compding for contracts; and WHEREAS, this facility is an important part. or Seward's Marine Industrial ('-enter and economy; and WHERF..AS, ctHltinuing support and devl'.Jopmenl (Jf this facility and industry 1S vital to the el~nnomic interest of Seward; and WHEREAS, assistallcl~ in e;\pansion and impnwement of this facility wOllld enlmllce economic development and provide increased employment; ;md WIIERl':AS, Stakwide Transportation Improv~ment Project Funds have been disbursed to similar projects within the slakj NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS tha': Section 1. The City Council support funding trow the Staten'ide Transportation Improvement Pn.Uect Fuuds for devdopment and expansion of the Seward Ship's DI}'dock ship repair facility. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Conunerce Advisory Board this 7th day of April, 1999. ~IE ~~r~~~~:_:~--- Ron 1:i;i.~Jajrman ('iN o(Sewcwd Alaska Purt and Commerce Advisun,Jjoard iHmules Volume 3, PUR/B CALL TO ORDER The January 27, 1 <)l)9, regular and work session meeting ofthc Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:04 by Chairman Ron Long ROLL CAlL There were present. Ron long presiding, and Deborah Altermatt Jaek Goodwill Vice-Chairman Duug Lechner Richard Goshorn Comprising a quolUm of the Board; and James Beckham, Ilarbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, PACAH Secretary Dean Kasischke arrived at 12: I 5 P m and took part in the meeting thereafter ABSENT were: James Pruitt, excused Willard Dunham, excused SPECIAL ORDKRS, PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS; A. Kristina O'Hara, Assistant Director, World Trade Center Alaska presentation by teleconference, concerning a proposed Alaskan seafbod resources fisheries trade mission to Europe, This project was started about five years ago to market products of Alaskan seafoods in Europe. The primary market in the past has been Japan They are looking for Alaskan seafood producers and potential producers to market with European food importers, distributors and processors and packagers of newly expanded seafoud products of Alaska. O'Hara, in answer to Mayor Satin's., reque!\t will send the results of the packaging, special requirements, etc. entering the EEC. O'Hara said that they arc hoping to have lS~20 people in the delegation to Europe. H. Louis Bencardino - ARR. The ARR is looking fur some new passenger cars and hope to have them by next season Permits are on going for building the dock. C. Bob Satin - KPBlEDD. EDD will have their annual meeting at the Kenai Princes::; Lodge on Janu8CY 30th. The agenda includes a group strategic planning meeting, five-year plan summation and discussion of the futUlC afEDD. EDD because of the economic slump has had its budget reduced including reduced responsibilities Long asked that Satin rclay the board's concern rllY 1!(.'l't'l1'arri, il/asku Fort and ('ommt'lCt' Adl'lw/l! Board Afinules Volume J, jla.>:e34 regarding the future of EDD In answer to a question from Altermatt, Satin said that EDD has lost about onc and one-half pusitions from a staff of seven. D. Administration Report. Harbormaste.r Beckham leported that the Transfer [of the Seward Boat Harbor from State to City Ownership] will go before City Council on Febl uary 8, 1999 Beckham said the East Harbor Expansion project is in the engineering design phase and discussed project status. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING NUllc APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Lechner/seconded by Goshorn) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended: Add New Business Item B. Consideration of City of Seward's involvement in the European Trade Mission Move Item 6D (Unlinished Business) Alaska Global Terminal and Freight Project to 8B Informational Hems Long asked that in the minutes of January 13, 1999, under Board Comments the words "solicit support" be deleted. Motion Passed. Unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS Small Boat Harbor Management Plan It was moved by Kasischke, seconded by Altelmatt and passed unanimously to move this item to the end of the regular meeting agenda. Strategic Plan Goshorn felt that the plan did not reflect the discussion from the town meeting regarding is~ues of the boat harbor. He said there was quite a bit discussed, but not put in the strategic plan document It was moved by Long, seconded by Goshorn that each board member submits their own comment~. Motion passed with unanimous board consent Priorities and Goals I,eelmer said that he brought this up as an agenda item because every year it ~hould he reviewed to keep things in focus, e.specially with the new fiscal yl;3l changing. Long asked that a note be placed in the next packet lor board members to begin thinking about the priority list NEW BUSINESS ('11'\' (~I Sf/ward, ..Ua.j/"a ['ort I.lnd ('ommen'" ...J,hnun' llvard Alillute.~ Vnlume 3, PU,l(e35 "'added II~m H World Trade Center European Mission Following a brief discussion, it was moved hy Long, seconded by Lechner to fOfW"ard the informational packet received from O'llara to Ward's Cove, Icicle Seafoods, Cook inlet Processing, Sahalee, Dragnet with a note saying to disregard the deadlim: datc of January 26, but if interested, send it in as soon as possible. Passed with unanimous consent CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMA TIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS January I J, 1999, Jetter from the Fair Fisheries Coalition regarding Senate Bill 1221, the American Fisheries Act, no action taken. Alaska GIQbaJ and Freight Terminal - Long said the reason he wanted lo bnng this to the board was to discuss the processes that go with applying for a dock such as Fooeral processes, elc. that involve the wncentrated effort of pons associations and anyone interested in building a dock. Long reiterated lhat he had not solicited support tor Alaska Global. BOARD COMMENTS Goodwill spuke about the need for us to do something to keep the railwad coming to Seward fearing the service will end Mayor Satin said an excellent advantage for using our coal and shipping through Seward is that Alaska coal is the lowest sulfur content coal being currently being used in the world. Following discussion, it was decided by th~ board not to convene to a work session as scheduled, but to discuss these issues at a work session scheduled for February 24, 1999 CITIZENS' COMMENTS None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOIIRNMENT The meeling was adjourned atl 18 p.m. '~a: ;Ja0'/J<:t"#.- ~ Sweeney U Board Secretary / / (City Scal) ('IfY V.t .'Jt>ward, Alaska PorI and Commerce Advi.wry Board A!mu't'~. Volume 3. Pag~ 36 CALL TO ORDER The Fehruary 24, 1999, regular/work session of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:02 p.m.hy Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presirling, and Doug Lechner Deborah Altermatt Sharon Anderson Richard Goshorn The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Willard Dunham Dean Kasischke Comprising a quorum of the Board; and W. Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Scott Ransom, Deputy Harbormaster Louis Dencardino, ARR Representative Yvette Welsh, Acting Board Secretary ABSENT were: Jack Goodwill, excused .James Pruitt, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino- ARR - Reported that Northern Edge exercises started. lIe said that airline representatives from United, Alaska and Delta and Northwest Airlines were here Monday to give ARR assistance on baggage handling stations in the Railroad facility, etc. AVTEC might be able to train ticket agents. East fendering should begin in ApIiI. Construction of the dock should begin in the fall after the pennitting process. Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. EDD summit was held in Cooper Landing. Clear message was irnparted for the EDD to make things happen or no more funding. Small business ineuuator is not attracting people. Plan to open an office at least one day per week in Seward. {'/Iv of.V1'I'onl, .,jJasm {'url and ('ommcree Adw.Wll' Board.Hml/tl'.f lv/rime 3, {'ag;> 17 Small business incubator is not attracting pcoplf', Plan to open an ofIice at least one day per week in Seward. Administration Report. City Manager Janke reported that he had traveled to Juneau last week pushing marine fuel tax money for harbor. lcicle Seafoous would like to come speak to the PI\CAB. Janke saiu that hc had received news that kicle SeHfoods is adding another line for processing. Janke reported that Icicle does not have plans to rebuild the plant in Homer. Regarding the Multi- Agency facility site, IMSjUAF site has agreed to work with the City to use the IMS property. Class space will be included. UAF is also lubbying for money, working to ensure that the Anchorage Aquarium plan will not conlpete with the Alaska Sealife Center. It is not funded yet. Boat Harbor Iransfer document was signed Monday, February 22, and we will be receiving a check for approximately $3.1 million. Scope of work for Seward Boat Harbor improvements will begin soon through a committFe of city people, uoat use people and Corp boat people and eventually through lhe City Council. Janke said the [city] budget process is starting. .Janke said that he would be recommending that the harbor enterprise funu into two different funds - one small boat harbor and the other the SMrC or industrial harbor enteq)rise fund. In answer to a question from Long, Janke said, that there is a possibility of fish proces::::.ing tax can be used for harbors. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bob Satin, 425 4(/' Avenue, Seward, staterl that Alaska has the highest tobacco h1X and hoped it would deter people from smoking wuuld like to see city support. (NON-I\C,ENDA fTEMj Regarding the how:iing issue (lack of) in Seward, Satin found it disturbing that people have to pay high rent for trailers when they could be put that money into houses huilt on 30' lots if they were available to build on. D.J. Whitman, Seward Ships LJrydock, ~poke in favor of allowing the MV jE.L. Bartlett be allowed to moor inside the harbor as they did this year. He said that they brought over $200,000 into Seward He said SSD has spent $15,000 in electricity in the las1 seven months, $.1,500 in moorage fees, over $S3,OOO in Sewaru for freight services, tugs, materials and wages. $132,000 total went into this city economy in seven months. It is in the yard for work totaling approxim3tely $750,000. 1l.J. stated that nuw thal the city is taking over the harbor, the Bartlett would not be allowed in the harbor and asked thHt the bOHrd check into the decision. \{NON AGl<:NDA ITEMI Port and ('mmnen'e ildvisury Huard lYJinU/<,s Vv/ume 3. Pag/;' 38 ('it~, of.';eward, Alo~/..lI APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Anderson/second Dunham) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with addition: New Business B. Bartlett Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Priorities and Goals - Members listed by rank four priorities/goals to he tallied and discussed at the next regular meeting. Small Boat Harbor Management Plan - Janke suggested that the board think about selling the uplands rath~r than leasing them. Satin spoke about the two boardwalk leases up for RFP (tb~ Chamber and Lion's) and a decision had heen made tu only RFP the Lion's lease with a stipulation that whoever gets the lease uf the Lion's space allow the Lions to sell bait during th~ derby. Salin explained that the City would be trying to find a lessf'f' that will have the highest and best use of the property in the end. NEW BUSINESS Bartlett issue: will be addressed at the next meeting. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Small Hoat Harbor Management Plan - after some discussion, the board moved the plan discussion to March 10, 1999 meeting when the Harbormaster would be in attendance. BOARD COMMENTS In answer to a question from Dunham, Mayor Satin explained the process of the two boardwalk lease properties (Lion's and Chamber). Said thot the RFP for the Lion's Club lease will go out for RFP and the Chamber will use a portion of the site during the derby. Anderson ~ city needs to complete the North Dock. Lechner - reported on the natural gas line selection that has been narrowed down to five ports and Srward is not one of them. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 1'011 and Comme'rr;e Advi.wrv Board A-finull:.\ Vo(uml' 3, Pu?,!! 39 ('ity (!lSewurd, Alaska D.J. Whitman suggested that the board get a copy of the State rules and regulntions of the harbor, BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. - (City Seal) Cif\! vIS(w<Jrd. Alu.\ka .\fareh 10,1999 ['orl <Ind Commerce Adl'l.mn' Board .\finult's !'o"mli.' J. Page 40 CALL TO ORDER The March 10, 1 999, n~gular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Richard Goshorn Willm-rl Dunham Deborah Altermatt Dean Kasischke The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: James Pruitt comprising a quorum of the Board; and W. Scott Janke, City Manager Hob Satin, Mayor, KPR/EDD ,James Beckham, IIarbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Represenlativp Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Doug Ledmcr Sharon Anderson, excused Jack Goodwill, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Kris Norosz, Government Affairs Representative, Icicle Seafoods representing a group called the Fair Fisheries Coalition requested support of the Coalition's efforts to open the inshore pollock fishery to new procf'ssor entry, to ensure that fishermen can deliver their c.atc.h to wherf' thf'Y {"hoose. She said that those can be accomplished through an amendment to Senate Hill 1221, American Fisheries Act which in its original state as proposed by Senator Stevens was 10 df'ar up any question about allocation. Originally, Stevens wanted more fish processed in Alaska. He wanted to b{~ rid of thf' huge factory trawlers and Sf':t a size limit if they were to be I"cplan:d they would be replaced with smaller vessels. Norosz said that Stevens intent was to rf'duce the number of catcher/processurs and it did. He wanted to increase the allocation to community groups in the Bering Sea and he raised it from seven and one half to ten percent. Slevens was able to accomplish some management and conservatiunist cnnr_ems. She said that it has nothing to do with allucations, nothing to do with which boats should be in or out or percentages of pollock that should go to CDQ groups, but it has everything to do with maintaining a competitive environment. She said that the City of Homer on Monday (March 8) approvp_d a re-solution supporting the principles: keeping competition ope-n, giving fishermen back therr rights and trying to prevent negative spill over effects. Norosz explained that the group is trying to keep communj<;ation upen allow gruwth and give fisherman rights. Janke added that Icide is adding another line to their plant in Seward. Norosz ended with the statement that the group is not seeking monetary support, just that the Govemor and ('tll'njSf'WIITlJ,A!llskt/ MardlJO, }'JW J'()rJ "nd ('umm'Te(' Adl'l."o".. B(JlIrd MII/u(es ,'ofume I Pag" 41 Congressional Delegation arp made to lUldprstand that compelhioll has heen restricted. Janke sUgJ!;esteci havi.ng a work session to draft a resolution to send to Spnator Stevens. Louis Bencard:bJ.o, ARR said that hp had talked to Kubitz and reg<irding process of the llPW dock He said that although two atrlines had backed out of the mrIine/b~age plans propos~d by the railroad, it is mUVUlK forward. He said that the recent Northern Edge exercises had been rUllillng smoothly and Wt'T(' a good group to work with. Bob Satin - KPS/EDn reported tho'il the City of Kenai, Kenai Chamber of Commerce and the EDD are jointly sponsoring H career fair to be held at EDD building. AdministratJon Report. City MaJlaa;er Janke said he harl invited Rnstar to give the board .an updatp on their natural gas. Council authorized Cily's match for tht' East Harbor design. lIe mentioned that the City did sign the papers to purchase the harhor and the Commissioner has signed the check. Harbormastcr Beckham will work on forming a committee. In a11.swer to a question from Long, Janke explainf'd that he proposed to form a l~gislative budget. He Raitl that the cost of the PACAB has in thp past bef'Il funded from the Harbor budget Hnd he propused to Sf':paIate this and other legislative bodies i.e. the City Council anti advisory boards. Jankt' spoke briefly about fish tax. He referred to a Febmary 10, Ig9<J, letter from the Homer Mayor requesting $UPport to makp the revenue sharing of thp fisheries business tax more equitable. In answer to Dunham's qupslion, wht'fhcI the City han taken a position on the Chuga~h's Electri~ Assoc. COOp~T Lake Dam re-permitting, Janke said that he had not heard of tlus topic, uut that he would look into it. Long asked about the status of the RFP for the North Dock, Janke said that he had as}.a~d finance to do a cost benefit analysis on the north dock and because other projects, it 1s still on the bumer. Janlu\ in answCl' to Goshorn said that the $3.1 check from thp State transfer was bt'ing processed. Beckham said he had al.knded the Alaska Association of Harbormaster's and Port Admilllstrator's meeting where they hall discu8."led supporting the marine fuel tax allocation of the fuel ta'X back to the harbors. North Harbor Project (Small Boat Harbor l{epair and Renovation Project.) has been turned in to the Manager. Beckham said would be forming a projt'd advi.<;.ory team members comprised of a members as follows: tour boat industry, PACAB, Tylatl Schrock, Rick Gifford, Seward boat OwnPT'S Association, nar's coastal engineering section and himself. Engineering design should begin tlus wer.k. Harbor budgr.t is complete. Be said he is working on harbor nlles and a draft RFP fur Boardwalk No.6 whert' the Lion's is now. He is working with KPB regard1ng charter boat operators that are nut working within the scope uf their license. ileckham said the parking RFP was advertised and presented to Council. It was decided that the City WQuld run parking cooperativp in-houst'. Goshorn expressed his com:eIU about aircraft corning into the harbor and that he has had three near misses. Beckham explained that aircraft are prohibitec1liom takin~ off and landing within the harbor and he addressing this ill the harhol rules. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Satinl 425 4th Avenue, Sunday Maro..;h 21, 1999, a community symposium will he held al Valdez. It is a mpF.ting of Mayors of communities of affected by thf' oil $pill (Rxxon Valdez). Dunham asked lciclt.'s Noroscz to send a list of the organizations that are joining in the effort of the Fair Fisheries CoalitioIl. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA ('ilyn/S<,ward,A/aska MarchIO, /999 Pon find ('oll/nwn,' Advisory Board ,\.1"'<<1".. V"lmm' 3, Pug,,42 MOTION (Dunham/Kasischke) To approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the following Additions: C. New business: select a person for the harbor advisory committee D. Schedule regular business meetinp per month Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Priorities and Goals as tallied from the last meeting were noted, Regarding moorage of tht" MV/Bartlett: D,J Whitm;:m ~pokt" of the economic bendit of allowing the Rartlett to moor in the harbor, Beckham replied that as harhorma~ter he has conccnu:.: one i~ by Code the harbor is prevented from reserving transient moorage and al~o the size of the Bartlett would cause undo wear anu tear of lhe dOt:k. This is a small boat harbor and it is already overloadf>d. He said that he had talked to state harbor engineer about size limits and safety Beckham said that the SUH is not the only place for the Bartlett. Goshorn asked why the Hartlett could not be dry.docked and wonuered if the City is setting ilself up for damages, etc. Moved by Long, seconded by Altermatt, and was unanimously carried to accommodate the Bartlett during the winter lay up until a permanent solution can be found. Following board discussion cuneerning Federal Boat Legislation, it was moved by Long, seconded by Dunham and unanimously carried to support the Legislation. It addres.o;;es hoat registration and safety issues. It was noted thai Alaska ha::> ten times the amount of boating deathK Alt.errnatt spoke in favor of th~ legislation and thai .James Beckham will serve un the board, NEW BUSINESS Beckham spoke about the Homer regarding tax allocation. We have been in a position to increase the revenues through our port. He pointed out that this is a tax paid by the fishprmen tu upgradp the facilities that he is using. As requested by the Harborrnaster, a representative was chosen for the Harbor Transfer committee. Nominated were Deborah Altermatt, Ron Long and Doug Lechner. Following a vote, Lona: was appointed Following discussion, it was moved by Dunham, seconded by Goshom and passed unanimously to hold two business meetings per month rather than one business, one work ~'ssion, The meetings would be held on the first and third week instead of the second and fourth week. Dunham said that he would not be at the next two meetings. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Fehruary 19, 1999, North Pacific Fishery Managpment Council newsletter notpd BOARD COMMENTS ('m' oj Seward. ;ll(/~k" MarchIO,l,)',)',) ?urllDld I.'ummerce Advl.Wrv Jioqrd Mmutes Vu(ume i. {'age 43 Dunham commented on items in the North Pacific Fishery Management Council newsletter regarding halibut and charier boat quotas. He also reported that th~ Chamber of Commerc~ has set up a training session in May for tourism /business uriented groups. Dunham said he would like the PACAB to lake more of an interest in highway construction projects. Pruitt talked of monies pTObably available Crum Federal Highway dollars. He reported that the reason Ketchikan got Federal money for their private enterprise shipyard was that they repaired Sfate ferries. He said that money might be available to eumplete the facility across 1hf' bay. Pruitt askf'd fur recommendation from the board for the Council to support obtaining Federdl money May be money in the STIP 2000 to complete the facility al.TUSS the bay Pruitt In provide the back up paperwork for the next board meeting. Pruitt reported that they (Seward Ships Dry-dock) have the Bartlett on dry-dock, the Tustumena is dockside, and a tug is due to go in the water. Pruitt said that regardil1.g MV (Bartlett, SSD wa~ able to compete in the bidding prof't'}>S with the winter lay-up induded. In answer to a question from Goshorn, Pruitt :-;aiel that they (SSO, were not able to hid on the Kennicott's maintenance because of its length. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZItNS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumcd at 2:47 p.m. .2,/,.:LW?2/-. ~ency Board Secretary ", / (City Seal) C',>'OJS''1..",d,..!f'lSk<l PorI a"d Cummercl! Ad\'l.\'un' Rnurd ,\fim,/e.-- Volume 3. Page 44 CALL TO ORDER The March 24,1999 regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah Alt~'rmatt Richard Goshorn .Tames Pruitt ,Jac1< Goodwill Dean Kasischke The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Doug Lechner Comprising a quorum of the Board; anrl W. Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Sharon Anderson Willard Dunham SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARR referencing a newspaper article noted that Senator Drue Pearce was upset with the ARt{ about putting a spur into the airport. Administration Report. City Manager Janke said that he and Tylan Schrock had met with Enstar and Tylan would have a written report by the next meeting. He said that the check for the Harbor transfer had arrived and was invested. He said that the City and the advisory group would st.art working on that very ::lOon. He spoke about the budget praces.o; that had reccntly begun. He said that by approximately mid April, he would have a preliminary budget for council and then for Seward Boat Owners when hc meets with thcm in AnchorUKe. He said that he is working with Gel to have live cable television coverage during the budget work sessions. In answer to a question from Goshorn, Janke said that the uplands would not be taken out of the Harbor's responsibility He said that half of all monr.y from the uplands (leases) is paid to the Harbor. Janke also said that with the proposed budget, everything within the breakwater will be the Small Boat Harbor Enterprise Fund and all else will be in the SMIC Enterprise Fund. Harbormaster Beckham reported that in spite of hearsay the harbor is willing to work with people. He said that the changes that have occurred since his employment have been mainly for safety reasons and they have benefited the harbor and city. He said we have changed some lift procedures and the lift rate this past June. The Harbor has cut down on equipment failures. Beekham reported we are running a safer operation because of the way we are approaching the tasks. He welcomed anyone with questions or problems to approach him directly. He also reported that the fIrst meeting of the Harbor Advisory Group would meet March 25, 1999, at 2;00 p.m. in the city halll.:onference room. Beckham spoke about transient moora~e issues regarding the MY fBartlett and Allen Marine Tours ('itl'/?tS"".,;/"d,Ala,lka Fori ,I/Jd ( '"mlllt'rce ..J,}"I-~orv BOI~rd Alimdt',\ ['o(/Ime J', Page 45 in reserved moorage. HI" f':xplained that prdcrcntial t'rserved moorage means they leave and can count on {'oming back to the same slip, however, transi(.nt moorage has no reserved moorage. He noted that he is not applying the rules differently for one to ac{'ommodate another. Long (<laid that the Harbormaster and City Manager havf' taken some heat for enfarcing things that have heen there for a long tunt': like the insuranl..:C requirement for boats, whkh has been in effect since 1996, but just recently enforced. Altermatt suggested thf': preliminary budget be published in the newsletter of the Seward Boat Owner'" Association, CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: Melody Jordan, Plant Manager, Seward Fisheries Inc. said that she was in attendWlce in caSt' the board had any qUf':stions regarding the Fair Fi::;heries Coalition. D.J. Whitman, Seward Ship's Drydock talked about money available from the Statewide Transportation lmprovement Projf':cts (STIP) for finishing the SMIC. He said there is a lot of the S'I'IP money available by 2002. It can be proposed by anybody even it group like the PACAB. He spoke about the need for adequate moorage for bigger ve~sel~ - stressing that when those larger vessr:ls are looking for a place, th<..y would look at what we have to offer or not. He said that regarding the North Dock there is no batter pilings left there. He ~aid that if we get STIP monies we might see it improved someday. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke, seconded Pruitt) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended.: NEW BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: CORRESPON OENeE, 7 A discuss a letter of support for ST1P 7B Lunch for PACAB Meetings 88 World Trade Center Survey APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (continued) Motion Passed. Unanimous. It wa~ moved by Pruitt, seconded by Lechner and un<'lnimously carried to approve the March 10, 19y9 regular meeting minutes a~ writtf'n. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mar~h 18, 199'-), fax from Fair Fisheries Coalition's Executive Dire.ctor Pete GrWlger forwarding the list of current membership, was noted. Goodwill asked how long this had been going on as he noticed the lack of ~upport from the borough. 10 answer to a question from Lechner regarding the direct impact to the Seward, Melody Jordan, Plant Manager, Seward Fishedes Inc. said that there. would defmitely be an impact to Seward. Jordan asked for the support of the board regarding the Coalition's effort to change SB 1221 introduced by Senator Stevens. Jordan said that although the original intent of tht': bill was okay, Stevens had to make some concessions to get t.he bill passed. She said the bill caused dosed entry and does affect Seward. Jordan said that there is a limited entry for processors as it is noW Long felt that he would follow the Coalition's effort and reply perROn ally but did nvt feel comfortable endorsing a blanket approval by the board for their cause, Kasiscbke (<laid that he would like to have the board send i::t letter of support on issues limiting the catch to the certain procc~sors that were named and the certain ports that can land their catch. Beckham said Norosz told the board that the impact fOT Seward is that these i 1/;'ofS"""rcl,AI"sk,, r'url alld ("Olllnl<<,-", IJvlson' HO<.1rd_,\lmll/t<s I 'u/umt' 3, /',,~,,46 processors have by legislation receive:d a huge windfall and can now enter other markets such as SewaI-d. 'fthey want to come in iUld build a processor they have more capital, they are not on a level playing field. Beckham offered to draft a resolution for board review saymg that the PAeAB supports equal opportunity and would rel'ommend that the administration would work with Senator Stevens' office to ensure that bills that affect our fisheries promote that conl'ept. Pruitt said there are things that he agrees with, but that the board should be selectively supportive. He said that everyone on thp list looked like spedal interest groups. Janke expressed his reluctance to put the City's stamp of approval on something thaI (~ould hurt Seward pulitically NEW 8USINESS Long opened for discussion the North Dock's need for repairs. Janke said that the Cigr had requested $2 million in funding from the State in their legislative requests. He scUd the project either needs to bl~ finished or mothballcd. Pruitt spoke about the precedent set by giving Ketchikan Federal Highway funds. Randy Simpson, ADA recommended by is that the council gives a letter of support to the yard (SMIC) and go after the STIP money with our want list including a covered lift area, waste oil facility, finishing the industrial park area, Janke asked Pruitt to provide a list of all of the things that need to be complete at the SMIC area. D.J. Whitman, SOD, stressed that the- shipyard is owned by the City no matter who is rllnninK the yard. Ketchikan is proposing $39.8 million and they ah.~ady had $2 million for the design plWls. Rhowing that private shipyards do get the money with support of the communily Altermatt said that she favored privCltization of the North Dock. Janke said it would take quite a hit of money to do a cost benefit analysis for the North Dock. Bee felt that separating the budgdH would bring this to the forefront. FollowUlg bO$'d discussion, bec_ause thf' board is now on two bU~ness meetin,gs per month, it was decided to have one lunrh provided by the Harbor on the Hrst meeting of the month and to "brown ba,g" it for the set.:ond meeting. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Godwin Glacier Decision Memo dated January 1999 nott:d for information only Thl"- bo;-trd discussed the World Tr<tde Centpr Survey that was included in the pat.:ket for infonnation only, It was noted that they offer seminars, Lung asked the board to fill out their surveys and rpturn them to the next PACAB meettnjl;. BOARD COMMENTS Goodwill sUAAested that personnel man the North Dock to monitor use and damage by users, howl'ver it would be cost prohibitive. He fell something needs to be done before additional dwnage is done. Beckham said that it is hard to HSSCSS damage to th~ dock because there is existing rlamagf'_ Altamatt said the board should go through their list of priorities and goals and proceed with carh one Lechner reminded that paving should be done on the Noeth Dock and it could be put in the h'TIP money request. Pru.itt spokt' about how a cumpany like Shoreside put a lot of investment money into their fat.:i1ity with the idea that the area would be finished. It does not look foe polcntialll1duSlries. He spoke about how in the beginning it was to entice industry and make jobs, by the time, the City got the money, and with diflerent administrations, the ball was dropped. He said the City needs to get incentives back to gain industry Pruitt said that he would be attending the ComFish show on March 25, :lb, 27, 1999, in Kodiak and that he wuuld take brochures from the City and the Chamber of Commerce. Long agreed that th" North Oock should be one of the top priorities to pursue to finish the dock or at least maintain. Lo-ng noted that recently Mognak did a comparison of the rHtes and tariffs around the state and found that Seward's are comparable. Lung noted that on Satunlay, March 27, 1999, at 7~OO p.m. 1M3 Ray Building, a meeting Win be held regarding the Phoeni.x foundation's plan l-O build a replica of the "Phoenix". Ci!~"ljS""'Llrd,/lI<lsk<l Purl ami (.'ommen'" Ad~'LWJry BO'lrd Ai""'1v5 Volume 3. Pug'> 47 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Melody Jorda.n expressed her appreciation for the board's effort on the Fair Fisheries Coalition. Louis Bencardino urged the board to seek more money than the proposed $2 million fur the North Dock. He said he thought (.hat bV the time year 2002 arrives; the duck would be junk if nothing is done. He felt that by asking for $20 million, we would have a better chance of gelling money. Beckham said that the main concern is the basin's protection cumpletion. Pruitt commented that the City has a "state of the art" facility over there without any protection. He also gave his thanks for Icicle's presence in Seward, expanding the operation in spite of the loss in Homer. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The mf>eting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. /:il~ Ron Long J Chairman I < t ^.j;JC/!?iXC:L Uudi ~'weency ~ ., Buard Sf'crclary (City Seal) Olvo/S"""rdAI,,,j',, f'''rl "nd/:"mmerce Adw$On' B"",dMinutt" V,,",me-'.I'''ge4S CALL TO ORDER The April 7, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:04 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack Goodwill Dean Kasischke Richard Goshorn Doug Lechner comprising a quorum of the Board; and W Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD James Beckhanl, Harbormaster Louis Uencardino, ARR Repre~entative Judi ::'weeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Deborah Altermatt, excused Willard Dunhanl Janles Pruitt Sharon Anderson SPECIAL REPORTS Administration Report. (I'AKEN OUT OF ORDER) Janke reported that in the City's request included a Marine Highway Terminal. He report.ed that Seward Ship's Drydock's wish list has been sent to Washington DC. In answer to Goodwill's question, Janke said that ctt the Coum;i1'~ meeting of Apri126, the water tariff is proposed to be changed from $10/1000 ~allons to $4.25/1000 gallons. Janke told LechneJ' and the board that repaving, complete rel:onstruction, pedestrian and lighting of Port Avenue was ~ubmitled in the STJP for $1.6 million and would be for the year 2000 or 2001. Janke said that Tylun &'hrock would be traveling to DC this Friday (April 9) to work with lobbyists regmding Sewmd's legislative priority list. He said Ihat Seward wants the Sanle consideration for Federal Highway monies that has been given to Ke.trhikan. In answer to a question from Goshorn, Janke referred to an April 6, memo from Schrock regarding the Enstar meeting with BLM on 3/19/99, Schruck in th(~ ml~mu said that this was a pre-application meeting for a natural gas pipeline to Seward to explain the permitting process. Beckham reported that the harbor is full at this time, He said that the fIrst meetinjo!; of the Harbor Advisory Group was held and deferred maintenance was discussed and the revamping of floats F through L. He said that the RFP for engineering services is almost done and now the intended start-up date lor the project will hr. next winter In answer to a question from Lechner, Beckham said the members of the Harhor Advisory l;'roup are: PACAR Ron Long, Tour boat rep. Dan McDonald, DOT's Hruvey Smith, Seward Roat Owners Rep. .Jrnl' George, City representatives Tylan Shrock, Rick Gifford ru1d Harbormaskr Reckhanl. Louis Bencardino - ARR He reported that earlier this day, he had a teleconference with United and Alaska Airlines about thl~ accommodations at the ARR building. He said tht:y are working on customizing the building for the new use. In answer to a question, from Lechner, Bencardino said that [he airport expansion is still planned for next year. (',11'11/ S"~'w<L ..II,,,k~ l-'f}rl"nd"o",merceAJ,,;so,,,'E,,,,,d'\lm~le., Vnl~"'ej,}'ag"4<,1 Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. Satin reported thai T~ss Whalen, CEO, RDD, had recently l-o'Poken to Sewmd buffinf':s.~es. Satin spoke about the future of the EDD citing personnel probkms and lack of a view to df':Vf,:lop area:> like Seward and Kf':nai. He :>aid that EnD continues to playa role that the publil: doesn't see. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue, said that he heard that the Representative Mulder proposed legisJati<m to cut municipal revenue sharing by a $222,000 loss for the City and $50,000 for IO("cal health oql;anizations. Satin said many small communities like Seward rely on the. money. He said that it would affect the amount we pay toward the Alaska Municipal Leagut' Joint Insurance Association {AMLj.JJA) because they are a pool of cities and if some dropped out because of loss of revenUe money, it would hurtlhe remaining participanlR He mentioned that we should write letters as indivldual1;, committees, and municipalities fo prevent this cut. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (moved by Lechner/second Kasischke) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda passed by unanimous consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Seward Ship's Drydock project list of ten items that need funding wa.s addressed by City Manager Janke in the Administration report Resolution No. 99-QOI, Recommending the City Seek Statewide Transportation Improvement Project Funds In Support of Completing the Seward Marine Industrial Center Basin, was approved. Resolution No. 99~OO2, Recommending the City Seek Statewide TransPQrtation Improvement Project Funds in Support of the Seward Ship's Drydock Ship Repair was approved. Resoluti~n No. 99-003, Recommending Support of Fairness in Alaska's Fishing Industry, was approved. NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Priorities and Goal:> of the PACAB listed for informat.ion only, BOARD COMMENTS None CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bob Satin. 42;:; 4\11 Avenue, l'ommented on the lack of Reward brochures at the Anchorage Airport Louis Bencardino mentioned thut the Chamber and the Anchorage Visitor's Association (AVA) recently held a sucres.<:ful meeting. He said Te~<;; Whalen said she would like to help promote public works prujects. He expressed the need for water and sewer improvements to the SMIC area. He said he r~('eivcd many complaints about the lack of adequate watel' and s~wer. Bencardino commenteo i'lbout the hOUSing situation in Seward and that quite a few new houses have been built outside of the city limits and thf' City has not rel'eived the ta'\{ benefits. Pulf and(:ummun'c Advlsorv BoordMmul.. 1""Jume 3. Png" ';(1 ('jll' "'JS."""d. Al".w BOARD AND ADMIJlISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Long spoke about housing and taxes and said that the Planning and Zoning Commission is working on wlowing building on 3,000 square foot lots allowing many empty lots in town to be developed. Bencardino told Lechner that there would be Portage train running this yel:tI'. Lechner suggested a distribution of brochures marketing the Portage run. ADJOURNMENT ThemectingwaS~d~.ourned t 1:30p. ;' ~ , ,,/' , a< ,'ttH;iq~.L~d ~ .Iudl :-''weeney c7 -.,. Ron ng Doard 8ecretary Chairman , (City Sew) }'"rr IIl1d( "III""'''';:', Idl'lson' Noonl ,\Ii,wln l'u/wlI" ,',1'11.\:" 51 I Jh ,!FSew,w,( Illll,hu CALL TO ORDER The regular May 19, I q(jq rneetmc of the Seward Port and lorIHllcrce Advisory Rwud was called to ordcr at 12 I" P III by {'harrrll<lJ1 Ron Long ROLL CALL There were preserli Ron Lor!!; pies/dill.!:: :md Ddl(ll"a!l '\JJ'-'JIlli111 RIL'!i:ild {,.\~,h"[['1 Jack GoodwJll Dean Kasrsdl~c The followrng 13o:lIdlllembers al/rwd after the rollcall James Prurt1 l:ull1pri:;mg a quorul11 (,1' (IH~ Board, and Scott J;mke. Clly rVlanager Jame<; Beckham, Harbolmasler 130b Satrrr rVlayor KPB/EDD LOUIS Bem:udino, ARR Represenlallve !uell Sweerw\' P;\(' AB Secretary ABSENT wt're Shmon i\l1dt'r~(lIl, e"cused Wdlard Dunham, excused Doug f.edlJll'l ex.clIo.t:':d srECIAL RI<;POH:TS Louis BC'IlC<t1XJifW ARR repOllcd tbe m-31enal for the f't-mcknng system of the east porIH)!1 olthe tOll! dock should bc here this wL,ckend He rcported that tl1e\' are :"Id\ g01l1.~ throu!jh the permit process for the new dock. Bob Satin KPH:!EJ)Jllef'e!~lIced a Progrl:ss Repull or the EDD 10 the KPB dated Api'll 31J, 19q(j lIe saId Illl' t<,<;XlIll\',: [)lJectol of EDD v,:Olrld be l1leelfll~', \I/lth the Borough MayoI fPG:lIdrng pllsslhlc addition:l) bJJrJt:el ClIts :!Hcctlng EDD Adminis1ratioll HC'JlOl1 ,hmke leported of a M;1Y 11 Coalillon rneetmg WIth the EDD reg:lldlllg obtainmg a Pan of EnllY "tahlS and Foreign Trade Zones mIlle borough, He said the process rl1lght take approximately 24 months and cost M(),OOO - $20,000 to be paid by the borough and ::IiS,ODUO each from KenaI, Soldotna, Hornel and Seward Janke also reported on the Manne Fuel Tax legIslatIOn that would give part of the tax to the \"It',' It would be collectcd here with an estimated $200,000 in anllual revenue for the harbor Janke ;'\Isn reported thai the budget workshops have been completed atld on Monday, May I'm I 1111/11 (l11Jl1I!'1', (' .,Jd\'I,\'oll' 150,1/''/ .lllm/h'.\' J'"I""I<: :, !'ug!' 52 ,',/\,,,1.\',:,,,,,,-./, .1IosAi! 24 are public heanngs and possible adoption of the budeet He said the proposed budget has no null mcreases and no tax Increases and IS a balanced budget. In answer to 3 quelY l'1l1fll Altermatt, Janke Sald that there would be one desl~natcd port of entry that would fJrobably be KenaI Each mUnicIpality would hilVC desll_:nated foreign Trade Zone (rrI/,I'NS' COMMENTS ON AGENU,\ ITEMS NOT SCHEIHiLEI) FOI{ IJlIBUe HEARING ~.l'i(' 1.:uuk:nlwrgtT 4173,,1 Avenlw bO:lt owner. s~ud that the 11IoUlage late~ In Seward mc the IlJ.L:ht'~1 !Ii the sta\t'. Lmdl'l1bergel said that he IhollCht the [harborl books welt' b:lbrlCed Janke cxpblJJcd tint the harbor lust recenll)' Iwcolllc the cIty s as of July 1 nfthls year Hoh ~alill, .1:''' 4'1. spuke about ih,' prubklll \\I1th large aggressIve sea hUllS III the harbor He stlld Ih.11 11 ma\' IWCDllle a Imllol jllOUlelll ,Hid Ilr~'ed peo)f.lle !lut tn fperl tlwlll lie <lIs" repolled Ihat:1 s~a ot!t:1 \VIS fill'l\d d~ad !'rom eatHl'; a hallbull3Il,;l.SS 1)..1. \Vhitman, GenelallVLmagcl, Sew:1rd Ships [)]ydod., spoke about the Upland BUilt WUIt.. Polle,\' ,UIJ that II has been dlscus~t'd for yeals He s:mi the upland poliCY had alread..." been set by lhe Sl[llt, Whltrllan ~pokc about the draft plan for the harbor and urged tlmt a cUllple of public meetings need to be held J Ie ,talerl that lhe boat harbor and rts uSPS :dli::d more people than an\' ulbe! entity III Seward He dlsa~reed \\llh the 11l1llb the harbor has on the two lills regarding SI:le and wel,~~hl restncllolls He also sp(\k~ ;lh(llll Ihe rule nol to 11ft a buat If Ihi.' \Vmd chill f~lctur ::lmblent all' temperature IS less thai' "'>(1 degret'~; Hohhy Vince-nt, Slip E-JX, Seward Boalllarbor, refenp,;\ 10 the dmli harbor rules 210 pal'a~n'Jlh ::; ;1lld SlJ!~!~('s",,:d the j'()llowlIlg chan!;e, "if a uoal IS III VIOlation of the lode, the Halbormaster may dedare, (sllbJl'\1 In the provISions HI SectIOn 320 belovd, the user or holdel of the fl1uora~~e space to have Il1VOIWIl<llllv lellllqUl:::.hed the space Vlllu'nt fell the words .I'/hl"/.' to 11111'(' 1I/I'ollll/lu/'II1', be remQved SectIon '122, Dinehies, Rowbuats .md Skiffs he asked If a boat ownel ha:; a shp and has (J dll1ghy lied 10 11 :1rc they III Violation, "cetlon "'II, Residl"IIJiallJs(' :lsked fm the defillllloll of' !lYe abo:udc, ' Viun'lIt smd that electnclty rates III the harhor are 5U% mof(-' IJt~1 kllO\.vall thilll other users He said whell sOlllclhlng goes wrong with the electnnty 1I1 the harbor, a contracted eleclrlCI:UlIS called lather Ihal1 llSI[l!_~ tIll' ('ity S 0\\111 "blg utility dp,partment' VlIlcent dlsat;recd with the W:1\' the sales t<lX IS hIlled He felt the 1:1'. un annual moorage IS unfaIr aIld should only be billed $2-'; Instead (lrlwlI1!j t3xed on each month of mOl)l :-l.'~\' ;~eparatdy He smd slips shoulrl lw :lsslgned as they are vacated :md It wuuld pI event s)lp!:o!rkr'- rnllnrbring the halbm ()l1iu: JilJ1U:l1'\' ! \'emlv -\PI'HO\\I OF ,\GE1'\DA ANI) CONSFN'I '\(a~r'\DA J'\'lOTlt.~ (1.lll1g/Pruitt) .'\J1J1n"'(' lhe Agenda and enllSt'nt Agt'nda with age-nda addition of Item 7E New Business ,\ssessment of site fill' a Tr'aining Facilit)' regardillJ.: MojO!' Lifehoat ( 'ertificatioll rOl' A VTE(' Motion Passed, lJllanimous. Pori I/ud ('nmmcrce Ad\'l.\'(J)T fjllord A1iI1111<'.< 1""/1""" '. l'uR!' 53 Cilv (j'S"lI'ard, .'JIm},;) UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Seward Harbor Lon~-T('.'m Plan and Funding 191)92007 was presented by Harbormaster Beckham Beckham said this is a five.year plan showmg projected cost and fundmg source~_ Janke auded that the Marine Fuel Tax IS not a new tax, but it is money th,il the Stale used to collecl and now the City wlil He said that "/~ have beell p<lymg this tax for yeatS, but now the City Wlt! get some of it back .\Ilcrrnatt coll1mended Bet khmn onlne way this plan V.-'RS ple.semed MId s<ud thai it relltX:ted the jJllontlcs and goals of tile PACAI3 Beckh:JlI1 ~ald that as projects ch~-!ll~e 01 rUllding becumes available the plan (:an be easily adjusted North f-lal<bOI- R('nm':dion .schedule was presenled by Harhormaster Beckham Beckham s:mj this shows the plannll1g and consllucllon schedule ror the Nm1h Harbol lIe sald the projl;',Cll:' now at the OOY's contracting desk f()( revIew aIld Ihe plans are ready to he adveltlsed a mllllmUm of three weeks Slip Fee- CornplIl'ison presB1l1en by Beckham showed the difrerence In slip fee revenue WIth the concept ofhneal feet mOOI:it,;e vetsus squale foot moola-)2c Beckham saId he suppot1ed the ~qll<1re foot mourage fee meOlOd I Ie said <l wldc boat takes quite a bit uf space and is only billed ror the length of thc boat Beckham said he'r! hke to SWItch 10 the square root fee ovel the lIext five years, He ar~o spoke about plans to milJalc a surchall:i~ Ii))' Willer, sewel, and garbage and llSP,r! oil disposaL Hf'. tcpol1ed that currently t!w harbor pay~ l'or all (,I' tIll' cummon lightlTlg and watel SeV.,'el, ~arbagc and user! olj dlspnc,:11 ;u1d assesslIlg a surcharge would help pay li.lr those expenses Upland Boat Wm'k I'olicy, City Pmperty Beckham said that tillS was bemg brOtlght to the board to present a polley for use orlhe eity's upland boat stora~c area, He explained thaI at this t1Ine, Ihe yard 1$ being used by Val-IOUS boat repaIr people who al-e not licen~cd WIth a city busmess license, a ten1llnal use permit nor Insurance c()v~rage 1'01 (Jutcntial envlfonmenlalls<,lles He said that all users of the VJJ d l!pcd 10 be treated equally and \u the polley was drafted. ,Janke I;"xpLulled th;l1 Ihe I-Jarbormaster had WOlh.erl rPI vently on these rules and poliCies and he appreciated it A VTF.C lJ,oa1 ^SS{'!<ism~nt Site Co.' Motor Lifeboat LOf1g presellted J leljUesl from A VT!-.f ror !.1st' or a site at SMj( to least' lu store the their lifeboat davlt~ 111 tbe SMIC yard It \>"/015 appT()vvd bv unauunolls consent 10 ;dlow the llSe ufa site at SMrC for an A. \'TE(' !lfebo3t CORREsrONDENCL '''FORMATIONAL ITEMS "Nil REPORTS Pnonties and ~md~, of the buard noted for lIlformatlon onh' BOARD COMMENTS (;oshorn handed out a twu-(J3.!;e document WIth 1m; COmments ret:a1dmg the hatbor rules daled May) 9, J 999 His maIn concern IS whether live aboards arc allowed 111 the harbor, Ir a !"l.;c IS to be a..<;sessed and when It becomes effective CII)' i.{Sell'urd, Alaska {'orl <llId ('ol1ll11e!"c~ i1dl'IS{)/:" Board A1inules I 'Illume J, PUKe 5 (" Pruitt said he was glad to see the pOSl!Ive changes and appreciated the work Beckham had done. I.on-g complimented the work Beckham had done on the harbor rules and policies. AUermatt asked what additIOnal SCIVlces harhnr patrons would gP-t for the surcharge. She said people would fet'.1 ll!;.e they are already pavlllg for the surcharge services Altennatt stressed that the PACAB I::,; noqust harbor, but commerce also (;oodwi.ll urged the Harbormaster to fmd a way 10 chaIge the tour boats for the actual services they use, such a~ the hundreds ofgaJlons of water 01 haul garbage on a regular basis compared to a slipholder who uses these serVLces occasionally The lv,xlld agreed that the "tour boat" Issue ne.eds to be addressed Good\\1lJ also thanked the public for attl:lldl!l.~' Ihe meetmg and showing an in1erest 1Il the harbor C1T1ZF:NS' COMMENTS Bobby Vincent, Slip E 38, ScwiHd BO<ltlJarbor asked how the City felt about the $25 sales taX regulation of the Borough's. Teresa Rulls, Quality Marine, Sewanl, ask.ed about the Upland Boat Storage and said that when someone wants to use the area at SMIC thev ,lrC :'.lJpposed 10 apply for a TCrll1IllJI Use Permit which rcqlllre~ $1 million dollars of Iflsurance covC'rngc alollg WIth othel conditIOns of use. Bulls said that the main rea~oll boat owners use the dry.dock alea 15 because ofbemg able to get competitive bIds fOl the boat rcp:'lIIs and mallltenance and cautioned the board not to discourage use at SMIC by placlllg unnecessary restrlctlOllS. BOARP AND ADMINISTRATlOr\ RE,"ONSE TO CITIZENS' COMME"TS Ueckluun explalllE'Allhe policy faIthI' 1lavelJt1s (as referred to by n.J. Whihllan) was proposed because of the added stress and wear and tC31 Oll the equipment although the manufacturer says it can lift more wCl~bt Regarding the temperature and wlIld chIll factor question Whitman had, Beckham Said it was fOf pelsonnel safety reasons He would /10\ a~k h\~ employees to be exposed to severe weathel conditions that wO~l\d put thcln a\ extreme risk AD.lOlIRNMENT The m<.:dl!\g was adiourned iI\ 1 "~(\ P n, . ~ _'J:'?'LOLC~ d~1 SweeneY' ()' ~ Board Seclet(lry :L: 1.. _/,_/-',.. . '''vA ~~ ..- - ROil Lung -t---- ChaIrman (City Sea]) City of Seward, Alaska POlo! and C ommerc:e Advismy Board Minute,~ Volume 3, Page 55 CALL TO ORDER The June 2, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:03 p.m,by Chairman Ron Long. ROLLCALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah Altermatt Richard Goshorn James Pruitt Jack Goodwill Dean Kasischke Ooug Lechner. Vice-Chairman Comprising a quorum of the Board~ and W Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Scott Ransom, Deputy Harbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Willard Dunham, excused Sharon Anderson, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARR reported that the rendering system fOf the east side oflhe Railroad dock is completed. He said the Airlines have been training railroad staff for the baggage-ltansporting project. He said tnat they are working on a secUlity problem with the local cab companies_ Bob Satin ~ KPB/EDD. Reported that at the last board meeting, CEO, Tess Whalen-'s contract was renewed. He reported the Borough approved $290,000 for the EDD's next year's budget and it is about the same as last year. Administration Report. City Manager .Janke reported that he met with representatives of the Sealife Center concerning marine animals that are getting sick and dying. The recent otter deaths are from eating fish and not being able to process the parasites tbat live in fish. A public education campaign has been put in place. He stressed the importance of not feeding the animals eitber by intentionally doing so or by leaving carcasses where they can get them. He said the harbor had put in the fish waste barges at the cleaning stations. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume J, PageS6 Janke spoke about the Marine Fuel Tax that had been introduced to the legislature before they broke session. There will be hearings on the Tax bill in the fall. He spoke about the benefits of the Marine Fuel Tax like: a portion of the money would be tUlned over to the city instead of all going to the State. He said he has been lobbying interior cities like Fairbanks and Anchorage because such cities have significant numbers of boaters using the Seward harbor. He explained the tax will not be a new tax, but would just be changed in the way it is distributed giving us an estimated $200,000 per year He said regarding the bill, hearings would be held in the fall and may be in effect by July 1, 2000. Janke spoke about House Joint Resolution 5, that proposed an amendment to the constitution that would allow the creation of two dedicated funds: a harbor fund and a highway fund. lIe said that the dedicated money could not be used for any other use except those two funds. Janke spoke about the upland boat work policy He said there needs to be a clear definition of maintenance and repair. He said that nobody who is working on the upland storage area right now would be asked to leave and could finish their work In answer to a question from Lechner, Janke said the fish tax: doesn't have any changes as far as he knows. lIe said there was talk early in the session to change the tax to assess the tax where the tlsh is processed rather than where it is brought ashore. Deputy Harbormaster Ransom said that (upland boat work) has been gone on for yeats and has reached a point that these problems need to be addressed. In response to a comment from Goshorn Icquesting the harbor move the pump out station because of boat traffic at the northeast launch ramp, Ransom rccommended he could either pump at times when it is least busy or move the boat back and out of the way. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING In answer to a question from Bobby Vincent, Slip E-38, Seward Boat Harbor, questioned if we would ever have a Grid again, Ransom said not likely He said that grids in general are being phased out of most harbors because of the liability Vincent said if you want to simply change the zincs or a propeller you would have to spend a thousand dollars to get their boat lifted rather than the smaU amount that used to be charged for the grid. Janke explained it is an environmental issue. Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue, expressed his concern fur people feeding the marine animals at the harbor He said that a necropsy of the otter that died showed parasites from fish that otters could not digest He cautioned about the sea lions on or near the float system and they can be a major problem as it has been in California. Marianna Keil, Seward Legislative Office, said that the legislature called fur a special session to address the Permanent Fund and that there would be a special election on September 14. The content of the bill is available on the internet. Representative Davis' staff will be in the LEO office next week and available to the public. Janke thanked Keil for keeping his office informed during the legislative session. City of Seward, Af,,*ka Porl and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page <)7 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (pruitt/Altermatt) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed. Unanjmous consent UNFINISHED BUSINESS U plaud Boat Work Policy D. J. Whitman, Seward Ships Dl)'doek, said the upland work policy went from doing a little bit of work to a massive amount of work being done on boats. He urged the board and the City to follow the rules and the code as established. He said that "major work" needs to be defined, He said that one cut into the hull of a boat is major work and maintenam;e is pulling a shaft, changing zinc or putting a wheel on, for example. Pruitt, Seward Ships Drydoek, said when they leased land at SMIC they were required to get $5 million general liability insurance, $1 million for environmental insurance. They had to comply with all agencies like DEC, OSHA, ete and other people doing major work at SMIC should be beld to the same requirements. Pruitt read portions of a letter from Murph O'Brien, DOT dated around ]989, to the City that had concerns about whether the facility would be used for storage or fDr repair. The City replied that ''the primary function of the 2S0-ton travclift is for storage to relieve pressure of the vessels using the small boat harbor while minor repair would be allowed in the storage area, such as changing zincs, props and cutlass bearings etc. Major repair will not be allowed because of the risk of fire, lack of adequate workspace and before any of this type of work would be allowed, some type of adequate bonding or deposit to protect the city." Pruitt said that what we have now is no control. He felt we have become a storage yard for derelicts. Kasischke cautioned the board not to be too restrictive that it would discourage people from coming here. Janke reminded that someone could rent an acre of/and over there for about $2,600 per year and go into business at a relatively low-cost. Draft City of Seward Boat Harbor Facilities Rules Ron Wile. Mile 5, Seward commented about the harbor and the proposed rules . Questioned why the harbor allowed bigger boats like the Bartlett and tbe Mud Hog this past year and now boats over 150 tons and larger are not allowed. . Spoke of the benefits of Jive-a boards in the harbor . Said that Seaplanes are defined as boats and should be allowed . Wants year round water available for slipholdcrs City of Seward, Alaska Port and Cummerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 58 . Telephone service (had heard that the local phone company will no longer provide service) . Wants someone to "man" the harbor radio until about 10 or 11:00 p.m. . Said that renovation of the harbor should include E float because it needed it the most of all of the float!; and felt it was overlooked when plans for renovation were made. Janke said that many Wille's concerns would be taken care of with the extra money we will receive from the Marine Fuel Tax. He asked if people would be willing to pay for the extra services such as someone to monitor the radio, year round water, etc. D.J. Whitman submitted his comments on the harbor draft rules noting that most of the I1arbormaster's draft had vel)' few changes and for future meetings he suggested having the changed parts of the code next to the proposed changes. NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS None BOARD COMMENTS Long expressed his condolences to Willard Dunham for the recent passing or his father. Long suggested the draft harbor rules be sent bye-mail where possible. Pruitt said he felt that the board and city was on the right track regarding the upland boat work policy Lechner thanked the public for attending and for their input. Altermatt expressed her concern that the Harbormaster was not in attendance since he was the author of the draft harbor rules. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bobby Vincent spoke about the proposed square foot moorage and felt that it did not address transient moorage projections. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1.40 p.m. i ( '.,LLaYilL Judi Sweeney Board Secretary .,/) ../.... / Ron Long Chairman (City Seal) C,II' o(Seward, AfflSlw l'I,/"1 a",j(~Vlllltl..,cC Ildvl3"'yBo"raf,fmul,"' }loIume_"f'age59 CALL TO ORDER Tht: June 16, 199'), J't:glllar meeting of the Seward Port ann CommCI(;(> Arlvlsory Board wa.c; called to Ord(;T At 12:04 by Chwrrnan Run Long. ROLL CALL There were prt:sent: Ron L{Jng, preslclmg, and R1Chw:d Goshorn James Pn.lltt Dean Kasischk., Jack Goodwill The followmg Boardmeml,.,r-s art ivct1 after the 1'011 C'lll: Doug Lerhnt"r, Vtrc Chmrman Deborah Altcrm~,tt l'omprisin!;!. a. quorum of the Buard; and W Scott Janke, City Man~(o'r .Iaml:S Beckham, Harbormastt"l J.{Juis BI'ml'ardinl.J, ARR Rl;,:present.atlve Judi Sweeney, Buard Secret"tr)' ABSENT were: Sharon Andersun, excust<d WillO'lrd Dunham, c.xcH.sed SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bcncardino, ARR representative repol1:ed that the carp\:t was laid tor Alaska AirliIlt:s at th.. dock He Bald he wuuld be gOing to Whittier on June 23 with Governur Sheffi..lrl and will be givmg u report on the status of WhittIer conc~minE: the railroad. James A- Elsm:!., Interim Din:ctor, Economic Development District (EOOI, said that he had s~rved <..In EDD ,-<s a board membcl for yeals;md was pleased t.u fake the intenm dneclorshlp v<J;c<:l.ted by Tess Whalen. H"" !laid he was hen'~ to intruduce himl'elf and .-day his WlJljn~ess to wurk with Sewt>.rd. Scott Janke, City Manager repurted thaI on June 24 he would be meetmg in Soldotna at a Mayul- and Mnnagcr's meeting to discuss ar...a wide economic development programmIng and h.. asked for a memhcr ufrh/" bowd to attend with him_ ,lanke said that on June 30, some people from the U.S, General A.--:countmg Offi<,;e would be VIsiting and they might have funding lor the l!,Oist Hal bor Exp,-Ulsion. H", alsu p'ported that the East Hcubor t'xpansion money $12 or $12.:;0 milhrm wa~ requested by Congressmall Young. lie spuke about the proposed Multl-Agency f~ClJity and it IS back on tr~ck. H", also noted the tentAtive Alaska Marine Highway schedule for the YCaJ :mOO was sent to Lhc City fOl comm<.:nts and added that the schedule was okay with him. Harbormal>ter James Bcck]ultn said that RFP's eue ready to be adv/.:,rtil';ed. One RFP kw site 110, the {Qnn~r Lion's Club site and the other is the Harbor Renovation fmprovem('nts. Beckh.am srud that thc Ea.<;t Hill bor EXpEilll;ion pi oject is gomg well and we are waiting for the appropriation cycle. He said that we are in the 'value engineering ph~>> which is gcttmg S<;'veral people together from all perspective.'; SU<,;J, as buut <trivers, to look at the project He sru.d the entire project woulrl be about $12 OT $1:1 million rily "[-""''lOrd, Alaska )'ml and Commerce Advisory Board Mimlles [/i,lum,' ?, Page 60 pruject. TIle City share would be about $9 million. in receiving the harbor information. Beckham offen:d tv send H:-mail to anyone interested CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Pruitt, s~cond",d 1,\, Lechner tu approve the agenda and cunsent agend3. with .." rmTeclwn m the June::!, 1999, minute,;; referring to Tess Whalen's leslgnallOn from the EDD, nuted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upland Boat Work Policy tor tiw Spw:trd Marm.. Inclustrial Center- Harbormaster Beckham spolH, about. t.he draft pobey NJd pxplain,-,d the n:<J.sun fUl the pohe)' IS there is no policy at this time unu boat work IS hping donr> there now. He noted three enclosures in the dr,'l!l polic:y that are: 1. Allowable Mamtenance and Repatr .A.ctivitics ~. Rule!'; Govelning Boat Wurk Activities 3. Prucedun:s and Required Paperwork City Manager Janke added that ThiS IS Simply a place to start and tht. buard can make any necessary changes that are Within the code St."ckbwn lecununendation was not to designatt: shurt-telul area and work area hut to define what majur cunstruction is. If apl:J"sun were in storage and find that they needed maJUl wOlk dune, they could nut have it done in a restricted area. He said that he would spend excessive amount:> uf time running across the bay to chec:k on who's doing what and where-. Long suggested more hearings or meetings that are pubhc to give other boat repair operalors uppurtunity to vuice their orll1l0n". Pruitt 1>."Iirl they should bt. required the same insllr-anC:f> anc:l c:onditions that he (Seward Ships ChandleryfDlydock) is. He read from hiS companies insurance reqUlrements_ lie qUf'stioned if this was a storage yard or docs the city wanl to get into the Shlp repair bu:>illE'ss. Beckham ...xpl;un...d thp c:llfference bptween a licens... agreement (hcenst's a cumpany, person, etc. tu use a pm-eel of Im1d fOI- a spec-itic purpose With terms tu1d ft:es, and requirements) and a termmal use permit (us(.'d for loading or uff luaJiIlg cmgo at the duck). Goodwill questioned the allowablt: uses 01 the land by Port Avenue. He spoke of people painting, scraping, anrl using c:hemicall> there. Beekhmn said that property IS leased from the Railroad by Dean Kasisc:hke, Four Seasons Boat Repair and they du nut re<.juile the ground tu h.. t..f;t..rl, ,.te Lechner noted that the amount of insurance l-equrred might deter prospective users of the alea. III UIISW(:I tu Lechm:I's qucstion TI'>.gardmg $1 million in liability ll1suri'lnce requirement in the draft upland policy, Beekhwn said that 11 IS a propo!Serl m!'>urancc requilempnt ."lnri that was the standard. Draft Harbor Rules were revlewt;d by the board previuusly ilt a work session on June 9 and resumed discussion of proposed rule changes. Kasischke discussed the w..ath..r and tid~s in rdl'\tion to the proposed boat lift rules, whIch states << I outine lifts shall not be conducted when thp WInds exceed :J,O mph or the: wmcl chill lactor 01 ambient air temperature is less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit". Harbormaster Beckham explained thiS was placed in tile rules JUl>t m c:ase he or the Deputy Halburmastcl fdt the n<:ed lo cancel a lift c:lu... to the weather and Ius personn""I's health and s.uety IS the number one eoneem. In answ...r to ;'J questIOn tram PnIitt, whethel a pel mit was still required for welding on the floats ancl if msuran<;e is reljulIcu, Beckham sairl they werc. He ;;rlsu darified that repwr ;mrl matnT...n:omc... IS allowed If solely contained within the boat. The board briefly talked about some ~housekeeping" type of changes to the harhor rules. NEW BUSINESS i 'il),,,j"Seward, Alaska Pori und('omm""ce AclviJOr)'l;<<ord AI",,,,,,, Vulume 3. PaRe 61 Alaska Marine Highway ~hedule ^ May '26, 19(,l9, letter was spnt to the Cityrequestmg a re::>pDnse or comment on the proposed schedule of the terry for :;WQO. Long with "Weement of the board said tha.t would If':'Ive the reSponse to the City Manager CORRESPONDENCli:, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS None BOARD COMMENTS Lcehner thanked thp. Beckham for the work he has done un the h~lrbor draft rule!;. He said he hop"'s In the future, we can develop a hu::>iIleSs p{an and a mis'<;lOn statem<.:nt lor the: boat harbo, tlJ r,.,nwmbcr lhM it lakes cusfomers to UI';" the har/JUT and Wlthout them, ther.. would not be a harbor lie cautiun<,:d not to be too rCSUl<..trv<" with ,ulf>5;,j SM1C and neeci to keep a bulo.11ce ofru1",s. He said h..'d hke 10 set" the harbor promote lnor'~ ruslllTIl\'T :-,,,rvicc - makl.; pp.op1c ftel wdcun).p to the purt of Seward. Kasisehke thanked the h;'lrbo) -.'lrninlf'.tration lor the uplaIlJ work policy Long thanked th~ public (Ul attending and thc udmmi~tr.'ltlon fUl their contmued wQ,k on the policies 3nd .uIes. CITJZENS' COMMENTS D.J. Whitman, Seward Ship~ Drydock, i'lskcd If tht;' pubhc would hav~ an opJ.'ortunity to ('omment on the rules Wld policies. Lung !;~ld that the nexl rcgul:'lr busme:<>s mcetmg would h~\Vp. a comment p",riod. lOut of lTIp.p.bng UJ derlln answer to 3 comment from Pruitt Mating that no new work wwuld be dOllP. OV('I at SMIC, B~r:kharn said th,,1 W<;l,S t).nt so. Ron Wille, Mil,; 5 SewiHrl, ask"d d w,' hf\V(' any idf"a alJulll the SrJl) and the envirourn('ntal re<.{ulr"ments <l.t SMIC. BOARD AND ADMINlSTRAT10N RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None Long in response to Wille, ~lld that IS uur goal tu get rid oflh<.lt possiLle (;xposure at ~MIC with this upland boat work policy ADJOURNMENT The meeting wa.s 3djourned ""-I 1 48 p.m. I.JU(/-{1'~ ~ Sween<.:y rJ- Boanl Secretary -=~~ Cl18irman (City SPal) City of Seward, Alaska 1'011 and Commerce Advisory Board Mmutes Volume 3, Page 62 CALL TO ORDER The July 7,1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12.05 p.m.by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah Altennatt Jack Goodwill Dean Kasisehke Willard Dunham Richard Goshorn The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: comprising a quorum of the Board; and Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD James Bec~ Harbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Sharon Anderson, excused Doug I.echner, excused James Pruitt, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Bob Satin - KPBIEDD. (Taken out of order by Cbairman Long) Satin gave a brief report on the status of the EDD. He said that the Board ofDirec'!ors bad met recently He said the acting director is very busy visiting the different conunumties. Satin explained to Dunham that Whalen's contract was bought out mainly because she focused on internal housekeeping and the board felt more time should be spent on the different communities. Long spoke briefly about a survey that was sent out by the Economic Development District. Louis Bencardino - ARR arrived at the meeting and reported on the recent meeting in Whittier. He met with ARR'8 Vice President of Real Estate, Representative JaM Harris, and Whittier City Council regarding the joint venture with the City on the DeLong Dock. Bencardino was appointed as the Dock Manager. In answer to Altermatt's question, he said that Whittier had asked for 1-2 days per week of his time. Bencardino said Whittier is looking forward to the new fish processing plant in Anchorage opening because it will benefit Whittier as a closer port to ship fish. City a/Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 63 Bencardino reported that the City of Whittier is trying to build a new cruise ship dock. Bencardino spoke about the problem of the train being too full of passengers from the cruise boats and that about 20 people had to wait because the train was full. Bencardino said that when the road is built there would be safe turnouts where vehicles can pun off and wait for the train. He added that there is a period of time that the air in the tunnel will have to be blown out because of fumes before safe passage begins again. Administration Report. Omitted in error. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING D.J. Wbitman, Seward Sbips' Drydock, complimented the draft upland boat work policy and had a few suggestions. He suggested on the welding, cutting, torching and similar hot work sentence, to add: "as necessary to complete the work". He felt that there should be more of coverage for fire protection. Whitman also felt that everyone doing work "over there" should be required to have the same amount of insurance as SSD does. Dan Lowry, DALO Company, spoke about Allowable Maintenance and Repair Activities, Hull plate renewal and/or replacement. He said that boat owners do not know what problems are there until the boats are lifted and placed in the yard. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (DunbamlKasischke) Approve the A~enda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upland Boat Work Policy - Harbonnaster Beckham said that he is simply looking to refine the draft policy to get the best possible policy Dunham inquired and was told that if anyone were to do boat work, unless they went into one of the two private yards, they would have to go to the SMIC yard. In answer to a question from Long, Beckham said he would strongly object to having a designated storage and work area. Beckham explained that a terminal license is for using a specified area for specific purposes and time Hames rather than going to a long-term lease of property. Beckham told Altennatt the shortest possible lease time is ten years. Beckham explained that the City's position is that we want to entice businesses to develop permanent shops and boat work tacilities at SMIC and we won't ever have that if we continue to let people do anything, anywhere over at SMlC. Dunham spoke about the need for a permanent restroom facility at SMlC. Beckham explained that in tbe past the Harbor budget paid $12,000 per year for portable toilet rental. Beckham told Dunham that the harbor's lift operators check the area at SMlC's uplands to make sure there isn't contaminates, debris, etc. left by the boat owner. City a/Seward, Alaska Pori and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 64 NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE,INFORMA TIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS North Pacific Fishery Management Council newsletter, noted for infoI1llation only. BOARD COMMENTS None Dunham said he would not be at the July 21 meeting. Long asked that the Draft Harbor Rules and Draft Upland Boat Work Policy are noted in the City Calendar in the local paper cmZENS' COMMENTS None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. It . ~ ~'f[llCL udi Sweeney Board Secretary --/L ./ p. -1(':"-'. .{ - Ron Long Chaiman (City Seal) City QfSeward, Alaska Pm-I and COlfJlm'rce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 65 CALL TO ORDER The July 21, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONERS City Clerk Pat Reilly administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Commissioner Doug Lechner and to newly appointed Commissioners Melody Jordan and Ron Wille and they took part in the meeting thereafter. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah AltermaU Ron Wille Melody Jordan Doug Lechner The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Dean Kasischke arrived at 12: 10 p.m. comprising a quorum of the Board; and w. Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Richard Goshom, excused James Pruitt, excused Jack Goodwill, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Beu.cardino, ARR said that he has made regular trips to Whittjer. He reported that the Whittier city council approved the joint venture with the ARR for the use of DeLong Dock. The City of Whittier received 50% use of the dock and uplands. He said that prisoners are working on the railroad clearing brush along the tracks and he has a community servi<;:e worker working with him. in Seward. He added that Alaska Airlines is working well at.:'.$he dock and United and Delta Airlines are interested in a similar" operation. He reported that the Railroad's chairman was here in Seward on July 16, 1999. In answer to Wme, Harbonnaster Beckham said that the dock expansion plans would be provided to each commissioner. City afSeward, Ala.ska Purl and Commerce Advisory Board Mirmte.s Volume 3, Page 66 Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. Satin reported that they are still searching for a new director of the EDD. He reported that the Interim Director Jim Elson has been visiting several cities to assist with economic development. Administration Report. City Manager Janke gave a report on the Foreign Trade Zone designation. He said the Borough has offered to pay the $40-45,000 application fee whieh would take about 24 months to process. He said the budget calendar for year 2000 is fast approaching. He spoke briefly about the East Harbor Expansion. Harbormaster Beckham reported that on July 26, 27 and 28, 1999, a Value Engineering meeting for the East Harbor Expansion will he held with engineers and a few representatives from other groups such as a cruise ship, charter boat's association, etc. Beckham reported that the Harbor Pla7.a project is almost done. He said the anchor and flagp.lle would be placed hack at the harbor probably next summer. Long said there may be money available through a grant for a mariner's memorial and he would provide that information to Beckham. Stu Clark, Board President of the Seward Chamber of Commerce introduced the new Executive Director David Paperman. Clark reportf'-<i that $70,000 was appropriated by the City Council to support the visitor information service. Clark said that he would like the Chamber report to be a regular monthly PACAB agenda item. Paperman expressed his willingness to work with the PACAB and other local groups. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue, commended Willard Dunham and Sharon Anderson for their valuable years of past service on the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, Trade Board and other Harbor related commissions and committees. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Kasischke, seconded by Altermatt to approve the regular meeting agenda with the addition of New Business, item A - Election of Chairman and Vice- chairman of the PACAB. NEW BUSINESS (I'AKEN OUT OF ORDER BY CHAIRMAN LONG) Chairman Long noted that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman seats were due to be appointed. Nominations were opened and closed for the PACAB Chairman and Vice- Chairman and Ron Long and Doug Lechner were unanimously reappointed, respectively. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Upland Boat Work Policy was discussed by the board and the audience. D.J. Whitman, Seward Ships Drydock, said he felt there should be a time limit on maintenance of boats. He also said that he did not feel that the insurance requirement..,:; were equal and fair. Dennis Butts, Quality Marine felt that his insurance is adequate and felt that asking too much insurance coverage and other restrictions would drive boats and business away. Teresa Butts, Quality Marine, spoke about the insurance requirements for environmental Ci~ of Seward, Alaska ParI (1m! r:ommerce Advisory Board Minutll.f Volume3,Pa~67 insurance. She said that if that were required, the soil would need to be tested after each boat uses the yard and that would be cost prohibitive. Harbormaster Beckham said he would contact the AML/JLA representative to attend the next meeting to answer questions about insurance. It was moved by Long, seronded by Lechner, to adopt the Upland Boat Work Policy. Motion was tabled. Beckham said he didn't feel a need to put time limits on maintenance and repair as long as the yard storage bills are paid. Lechner said their (PACABI job was not to micro~ manage the harbor, but to channel as much business as possible over to SMIC. Beckham in answer to Wille said that the insurance requirements are solely for contractors. City Manager .Janke said several issues have tu be worked out such as the environmental liability issue. Janke ~lloke to the board about the role of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board as buffers for the City staff. He cautioned the board not to rely on what the staff wants. He said the board tells the staff what they want and the staff shows the board how to get there. Beckham ~xplained that last year, portable toilets at SMIC cost was $12,000 for ten month's usage. Following discussion, it wac; decided to hold a work session on July 29, at noon to discuss the Upland Boat Work Policy. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS On going project list noted for information only. Elected and Appointed Officials 1'elephone Listing for information only. BOARD COMMENTS Altermatt 8.Ild Long thanked the administration and members of the audience for their input with the Draft Upland Boat Work Policy and the Draft Harbor Rules. Jordan welcomed David Paperman to the community and said that she was looking forward to working with the PACAB. Kasischke welcomed the new commissioners and reappointed Commissioner Lechner to the board. Long thanked Dunham and Anderson for their valued public service. CITIZENS'CO~ENTS D.J. Whitman, SSD spoke in favor of a dedicated work area for SMIC. DeDJ1is Butts, Quality Marine, said a lot of the boat owners do their own work or have personal friends help them get their boat back in order and can not afford to have a contracted person work on their boats. Port and (:mnmerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3. Page 68 City of Seward, Alaska Stu Clark, 1129 Cliff Way, suggested that the City purchase the environmental insurance needed for maintenance and repair of boats and then charge the individual users for the cost. Teresa Butts, Quality Marine, suggested more of a presence of the harbor crew in the uplands to monitor the use and condition. She favored providing restrooms for the SMIC area. BOARD AND ADMIl'lISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Beckham gave kudos to Dunham and Anderson for their years of service. Dunham had over eighteen years and Anderson had approximately thirteen years. Long reminded that the land at SMIC is very affordable at $2,600 per acre of land. Altermatt asked and the Harbormaster said he would provide copies of the Draft Harbor Rules either by E-mail or regular mail. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:47 p.m. " ( c..l..;.JlL:v udi Sweeney Board Secretary ./ Ron Chairman (City Seal) City of Sewurd, Ala.ska PorI and CommerceAdvi,ory BOlIrd Mlnutel Volume 3, Page 69 CALL TO ORDER: The August 4, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Boaed was called to order at ]2:05 by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL: There were present: Ron Long, presiding. and Deborah Altermatt James Pruitt Ron Wille Jack Goodwill Mdody Jordan comprising a quorum of the Board; and w. Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Riehard Goshorn, excused Doug Lechner, excused Dean. Kasischke, excused SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: Louis Bencardino, ARR reported that for next spring, the Railroad is initiating" "Fun Train" with nme two-yew-old train cars purchased u:om a bankI-uptcy sale. He saId lhere is one dome car, mini kitchen, video game car, theater~, and handicap access. Karen Morrisey of the Railroad md with some local people including representative from Shoreside, Ron Long, and Jim Beckham. Lori Hennan, Head of Transportation for the Railroad was in town this past week. The railroad was notified that we du not have a local telephone numbel at the depot and they would work on getting one. Bencarclino said that Northwest Airlines i~ showing interest In Seward. He alsu reported tha.t Senators Young and Murkowl>ki will be in Seward around August 13 and 14th. Beneardino noted prisoners from Spring Creek COITp.dional Facility working on clearing the track. Following discussiun r~arding road maintennnc~ of the frontage road near Leirer lndustrial area that crosses the tracks and is used by Seward Ships Chandlery, Communications North, and Seward Heavy Industrial Power, it was agreed upon t.hat the project needed a person to spear head it. Bob Satin . KPB/EDD. Not in attendance. Administration Report. City Manager Janke spoke briefly about water and sewer into the: airport bypass via the railroad extension possibly with Federal dollW:'s. He spoke about a failed ballot proposition that Juneau just held to initiate a head tax. Janke said the Foreign Trade Zone Designation is still in the process. Janke briefed the board that the City is in the process of building the year 2000 budget. The proccS$ begins September 1 and possibly will be adopted before Than~ving. He said there continues to be red lines on the budget for the SM1C. A RFP soon will be issued for the lease and operation oIthe North Dock. Janke said he and Calvert discussed putting more electrical meters at the SMIC dry storage yard. In answer to a question regarding equalizing the rates of electricity for the harbor users, Janke said the city is working on a complete rate study that may decrease the rates. The harbur ilS thP. only place in the City that buys power and resells it. Pruitt asked if there has been any discussion to offer electric incentives to thp. shipyard (Seward Ship'!; Drydock) like Ketchikan does, r./fY o{Seward. Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Hoard Minutes Vowme 3. Page 70 Janke said as far as he knew subsidizing has not been discussed. Harbormastl!ir Beckham reported that the propusals are in for th"" Httrbur Renovation Project from Ttyck, Nyman and Hayes, Peratrovitch and Drage and Reed Middelton. In the next few weeks, one witt be seleded to do the design work for the improvementf':. Bedrn:un met with Karin Morrisey, ARR to discuss railruad tideland Issues; obtaining upland property by the Seward Coal Terminal to use for the project; and cOOf:tmction of a haul road to tak~ sume unusable rock possibly to use in Resurrection River for flood mitlgation. Beckhtun told that :=t Value Engineering meeting had been held in Seward. He felt that the meeting went welL Beckham said that the navigation€tl dredging might start by May 2000. Janke reminded the board that the City has not raised any of their $8 mil shares of the dredging project. Beckham told Pruitt that half of the harbor will be dredged to minus 12.5 and the other half will be to minus 15 feet. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: Dennis Butu, QuaUty Marine, asked what if a boat. owner starts on the project and tinds that hf', nt'of':Qf'. a contractor to finish the work, Beckham said the owner of the boat woulrl ne responsible for the insurance and bonding. Hutts reminded that boats would not come here if we have too many restrictions. Butt.o: said to bring his insurance into complian.;;e with th<;;: proposed amount required would be 125% increase to continue operating and at th:tt price, he would have to shut down. Butts questioned who would police the area for compliance of the rules. D.J. Whitman, Seward Ships Drydock, asked about the draft not reqUIring ship repair liability. Beckham smu tha11he Risk Man~er had reviewp.d the draft and was to be at tOOay's meeting but would be at the next meeting. Stu Clark, Seward Chamber of Com:meree Board Presid(lut, noted that Wj.th increasing in:>urance rates thesp. days and suggested that maybe we shuuld set up a septtrate corporation to protf':ct thc city. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by A1ternu\U, seconded by Jordan to approve the July 21,1999, minutes with the following changes: Unfinished Business: mention that the AML{JIA representative would be at the next meeting to answer any questions re. upland boat wo.k policy il1l'lUrance. Correction of amount spent on purtable toilets at SMIC was $12,000 not $27,000. Regarding the motion to adopt the Upland Boat Work Policy was not defeated as stated, but rather was tabled. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: UPLAND BoAT WORK pOLICY HarbulTI1~stcr Beckham sAid that the in.;::urance representative from the City's insurance company AML/,IlA would bo:: hne at the next meeting to answer questions. Beckham spoke Rbout the cust of garhage and convenience iacilities at SMIC nuting they all would be nice but would add greatly to the cost at the facility. Pruitt pointed out that some things are simply a cost of doing business, one being getting rid of your garbage and the other providing restrooms for your employees. He said it should be automatic that someOne going in the uplands to do repairs should be required to get their own dumpster. WiDe spoke in favor of each boat owner taking care of their own garbage, cleaning up their area before they are lifted and providing restrooms. Janke suggested the boards gets all of their i1'1surance questions together and if possible transmit them to Beckham and he can pass them onto the AML{JIA representative. Then he can be prepared with the answers. Guy of Seward, AlQska Port and CommerceAdl'isory Bua,.d Minutes Vulume $, Page 71 Long asked each board member to take the draft upland work policy home and work on it, rewriting, redrafting new or their own ideas and bring it to the next meeting, The board agreed that a separate storage and repair area is needt,-d. MOORAGE RATE SCHEDULE Beckham noted that not much progress was made at that workshop for moorage rate schedule. He suggested having a work session with the pros and cons of the proposed moorage rate schedule. Janke l>uggested having a "'task force~ regarding the moorage rate schedule. It was decided to hold a work session on Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. and invite a representative from each of the following groups: Charter Boat AMOciation, Cruise Boat Industry, Yacht Clubs, and Seward Boat Owner's Association. NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS On-going Goals and Projects list, noted for information only. BOARD COMMENTS WIDe said that the kf\Y to discussionlii and decisions such as the moorage rates il> to ask and hear from the uMrs of the harbor. Altenn1ltt requested a copy of the revised rules and regulations for the harbor with current revisions. She wso suggested getting information regarding Seward to the cruise line~. Long spake about the pTCll'.eSS ufthe draft upland boat work policy and explained that it is a long and drawn out process. CITIZENS' COM.M.ENTS 5tu Clark, Chamber President, encouraged everyone to give the Chamber input on huw to get the ~rui$<: ship passengers tu cottle to town. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE 'r0 CITIZENS' COMMENTS Pruitt suggested giving passengers a atown tour" as a joint effort with the local merchants, ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:47 p.m. ~J'.. Ck /!(f uui Sw~eney Uoard Secretary r-J Ron La g Chairman ) (City Seal) City o/Seward. Alaska Pon and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 72 CALL TO ORDER The August 18, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Dc borah Altermatt Richard Goshorn ,Jack Goodwlll Dean Kasischke Ron Wllle comprising a quorum of the Board; and W. Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: James Pruitt Doug Lechner Melody Jordan, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARR, not in attendance Bob Satin - KPB/EDD, not in attendance Adn1inistration Report. City Manager Jaoke said the Foreign Trade Designation is still in process. Borough Mayor Navarre said he would be meeting with a consultant soon and planned to make a formal application for the FTZ. Janke reminded that it is a 22-month application period. Janke said the City has started the budget process. Janke spoke of the recent loss of Vanta Shafer's son, Stewart at Bear Lake aod encouraged the board to make contact with the Shafers. Harbormaster Beckham said that Risk Manager Dan Wood from AML/JIA attended today's meeting to answer questions regarding the upland boat work policy. He said he talked with Mark Gregory with the Economic Development District in Kenai and they discussed the North Dock, the 250-ton aod options for the syncrolift facility. Beckham told Long that if the City was able to sell the City ufSeward, Alaska pnrl and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 73 North Dock through a broker the fees attached would come from their commission. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Altermatt/GoodwilIl Approve the Agenda and Cc,nsent Agenda Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Upland Boat Work Policy - Dan Wood, Risk Manager, AML/JIA in answer to Long, said an umbrella lyre of coverage for the Upland Boat Work area could be done and then the users would be charged a fee to recover the cost. Beckham suggested adding an environmental fee for potential damages. Wood said that the industry standard for automobile coverage is $300,000 in liability coverage. Long asked if the poliey could be written to cover various users such as: 1) quick repair and maintenance 2) maintenance and repair for a couple of months 3) long term storage/maintenance. In answer to Goshorn's inquiry whether other harbors either in or outside of Alaska have this type of insurance, Wood said he would check. Wood said AML( JIA has not insured any other facilities like Seward's. Wood told the board that the AML(JIA did not have a quote on this lyre of policy because of the many variables that have to be resolved. Kasischke questioned the $100,000 of the performance bond noting that if a $25,000 job would cost $2,500 - $5,000 for the boat owner for the bond. Beckham said that the City Code requires $1 million dollar insurance coverage if you are doing business on City property; the automobile insurance standard is $1 million and the performance bond amount of $100,000 in the draft is a standard amount. He noted that for a performance bond, you would need to have at least enough money to dispose of the boat and the average amount for cleaning up a boat is about $50,000. Wllle said that the purpose of requiring insurance and bonds for users is to protect the City from exposure while encouraging the use of the upland area. Janke said they need to keep the insUf'dIlCe affordable for the user and protect the community from being stuck with a derelict boat. Wille said restroom facilities should be provided in the uplands. Loag offered an alternate dralt of the upland policy that divides the area by degree of risk so the user can be charged accordingly. Teresa Butts, Quality Marine, suggested finding a way of moving the boats from one area of the yard to another. Beckham said he would try to have Long's draft merged with the current one as soon as possible. Janke suggested the board prioritize the project( goal list so the Harbormaster has an idea of priorities. City of Seward, Alas/w Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minules Volume 3, Page 74 NEW BUSINESS None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS BOARD COMMENTS Following discussion, it was decided (0 hoid a work session on Tuesday, August 31 to discuss the moorage rate plan. Janke suggested that each member of the board be assigned to personally contact one user group regarding the work session. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Teresa Butts, Quality Marine, spoke in favor of the different wnes for the different types and timeframes of maintenance. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Janke told the board of a Council workshop on Monday, August 30, to discuss SMIC's revenue problems. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1: 13 p.m. R~rfn7~ Chairman (City Seall Cj~, "(&ward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, PaKe 75 CALL TO ORDER The regular September], 1999, meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long_ ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack Goodwill Ron Wille Doug Lechner Melody Jordan Absent was: Deborah Altennatt, excused Richard Goshorn, excused The feHowing Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: James Pruitt Dean Kasischke Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Boh Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Judi Sweeney, PACAB Secretary SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino, ARK Representative, not in attendance. Boh Satin - Kl'BIEDD - said that the EDD had approved 8 $507,223 budget for the EDD, and $290,000 came from the KPB. EDD signed a contract with the Borough to make a provision for EDD to find five sponsors @$50,OOO t:.ach. In answer to a question from Long regarding the merubership ufthe EDD, Satin said that the board is made up ufelected officials. Satin said they are still recruiting an Executive Director. He said that the business incubator is not being used because most new businesses begin in the home. He mentioned attending the Conference of Mayors. Commissioners' Pruitt and Kasischke arrived at the meeting and took part thereafter Administration Report City of Seward, Alaska PorI and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3. Page 76 City Manager Janke updated the board regarding the Foreign Trade Zone applieatiou that KPB Mayor Navarre is actively pursuing. He said the proposed allocation of the cost of the application would he approximately 50% Borough, 22% City of Kenai, 15% ($5 $10, 000) City of Seward, 10% City of Homer and 2% City ofSoldotna. He said the budget process is in progress. He said that September 2, would be a work session to discuss S:MIC's [specifically North Dock's) financial problems. In an!>wcr to Long's inquiry whether the City Manager had discussed the cost allocation with other Managers but that he felt it was a fair allocation. Janke spoke about the State DOT STIP plan and mentioned the projects for the Seward area and there would be a meeting September 2 from 5-6:00 p.m. Janke also mentioned that he is circulating among the department heads a request for legislative priorities and welcomed input from the board within the next week He said that once completed, he would provide a copy to the board. Long asked that it be put on the next agenda. In answer to a question from Pruitt whether the completion of the SMlC area is on the priority list, Janke said it is on the congressional priority list. Ilarbormaster Beckham said that the review team for the Harbor Renovation had met and chose Tryck, Nyman and Hayes as the engineers. He said the review team was City Engineer Dave Calvert, City Special Projects Engineer Steve Hohlman and Harold Moeser from the State Harbor's Engineer. He said they discussed the scope of the work and their price and that would be taken to Council. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDlJLED FOR PUBLIC HEARING D.J. Whitman~ Seward Ships Drydock, said the upland boat work policy was fine before the addition of designated work areas and urged the board to leave well enough alone, Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue, said as an item of interest that the voters of the North Slope Borough, North Pole and Valdez would be asking to become a Port Authority for building a gas pipeline. He said they would not be subject to Federal taxes and would run as an investment magnate for private sector. Satin said he would keep the board informed about this. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Pruitt/Goodwill) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda With an addition: New Business: 7B - World Trade Center Membership Motion Passed by unanimous consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Upland Boat Work Policy Beckham presented a revised policy with the changes recommended by the board at the last meeting. He said he changed the wordage from contractor to entity having the work performed and added the work zones as suggested. Long said the higher risk boats and repairs should be charged a higher fee for use of the area. Long suggested a better City of Seward, Alaskn Pori and Commerce Advlsorv Board Minutes . Volume 3, Page 77 description of the users and the zones. The board discussed the possibility of requiring environmental insurance, but felt it would be too expensive for individuals to purchase. Janke said TIA was to come back with a quote with parameters of the size of boats, what type of work can be done on the environmental insurancc. Wille said he felt that since the Travelift is the only moneymaking service at srvnc, we should encourage as much and more use of it. Beckham said that the current requirement for insurance is '''boats fOt hire: $1 million liability insurance listing the city as an additional insured and recreational boats are required liability insurance with no specified amount." Beckham reminded the board that with more requirements the City will need added manpower to check tor compliance. ~'ollowing discussion, the board agreed to add that insurance is requin:d of the boat owner/cuntractor or a performance bond if no insurance is in place. Owners shall have Commercial gencralliability insurance for $2 million; General Automotive Liability $1 million for: Ship Repair Liability would also be required for every boat. The board also decided on combining the moderat~ and high risk zones and have two work zones with fencing around the high-risk area. The board decided that rcgarding restrooms, the contractor should provide them for now until the City can afford to provide restrooms. NEW BUSINESS Tariff Amendment Fourth Rail (at SMIC) Lay-up Charges, as an agenda item for discussion only. Janke said that another operator has asked to use the fourth rail. He said he had looked at the history and found that nothing has been collected on the fourth rail. The tariff says to charge $300 per day every, but he would propose to change it to allow the first few days for staging and preparation at no charge and then $100 per day when in use and $300 when not in use. Pruitt said the cradle has to be an inspected NEI, Lloyd's of London inspected cradle and whoever uses it must have the same insurance required, as Seward Ships Drydock is. World Trade Center membership for the coming year. Long said that the membership in the World Trade Center was the only marketing contingency left. He noted a Tradeline emall. It was moved by Kasischke, seconded by Leclmer to ask the Council for the funds $850 for membership in the World Trade Center in the form ofa resolution. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS BOARD COMMENTS None CITIZENS' COMMENTS None City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advi.wry Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 78 BOARD AND ADMINISTRA nON RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m. ~ ,}; d//xg . Judi Sweeney ~ Board Secretary Ron Long Chairman (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Pori and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 79 CALL TO ORDER The September 15, J999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12'05 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present. Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah Altermatt James Pruitt Jack Goodwill Ron Wille The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Dean Kasischke 12:07 p.m. comprising a quorum of the Board~ and W Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD James Beckham, Harbormastcr Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary ABSENT were: Richard Goshorn, excused Melody Jordan, excused Doug Lechner SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARR - Bencardino reported that the Railroad had their annual POltage turn-around trip on September 11, 1999 with 285 passengers. He said test drilling is taking place for the new dock. He said that the Whittier people are upset about the tUlIDel width., but the 25' proposed width is a Federal requirement. He reported that a piece ofland next to Henderlongs 'was leased to Pat Sterling to work on a boat. In answer to a question from Long Bencardino said that the proposal period for the uplands funnally leased to Snowden was extended to September 21. He said that someone bad purchased 10,000 used railroad ties and today was last day for them to be picked up. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advis01Y Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 80 Bob Satin - KPBIEDD. Satin reported that EDD had completed its contract with the Borough. He said that Soldotna is proceeding with plans for Kinetic Aviation's efforts to build a small airl.'raft manufacturing business He said that the acting director Jim Elson has been very active in contacting various communities. Administration Report. City Manager Janke reported that the Foreign Trade Zone application is in debate over the cost allocation among the involved communities. He spoke about the legislative priority lists the City Council approved and said that he would be going to Washington D.C. next week to present the City's priority list. Janke mentioned a newspaper article from September II ahout the Port McKenzie rock project and noted that Seward rock was not chosen, but rather Palmer got the bid. Janke said the Palmer bid did not include road repair expenses. He said that he has been busy with the budget process. Janke answered Altermatt's question about the status of the lights on Fourth Avenue, saying that Council had approved the purchase and they were to be here and installed when the state's only (lBEW) pile driver is available. Janke said that there might bl;;: lights by this winter. Janke answered Wille's question about the status of Communication North's building at SMIC and replied that a building permit has been applied for. Harbormaster Beckham reported that he is negotiating fees with Tryck, Nyman and Hayes for the repairs and renovation project. He said that he also is busy with the budget process. Beckham said he would be working on tariff revisions. In answer to Pruitt's question regarding what type of revisions, Beckham said at the time there is no provisions for short-term leases and other minor housekeeping type of revisions. Beckham said that he would bring the changes to the board for their information. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Eric Landenberger, 417 Third Avenue, said that he was concerned as a boat owner and a slip holder about environmental insurance and the cost associated with the proposed Upland Boat Work Policy requirement. D.J. Wbitman, Seward Ships Drydoek, reported that the M/V Bartlett would be aroving this evening for winter lay-up. Whitman remarked that the draft upland boat work policy, as is, looked excellent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA witb an addition MOTION (KasiscbkeIWilIe) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the addition: New Business 7B Raw Fish Tax Long corrected the minutes of September 1, page 80, regarding the upland boat work policy, the word Owner is replaced with Contractors and "Ship Repair I jability would be also be required for every contractor" City o/Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 81 Motion Passed by Unanimous consent UNFINISHED BUSINESS Draft Upland Boat Work Policy Long reminded the board that there was a motion for approval on the floor. He also spoke of the Port Townsend harbor where they require insurance from boat owner who signs a waiver stating that he accepts responsibility. Pruitt said that he felt the $2 mil requirement is not too high and is an industry standard. Long said he objected to the same level of coverage for everyone whether they were there to survey the boat or to cut into the hull. Pruitt spoke of a recent incident when a vessel owner drove ofr the City's lift dock and drowned and Seward Ship's Drydock had to defend the claim. The motion to adopt the Upland Boat Work Policy was taken from the table with the following changes: l.ow risk area - $1 million in coverage and general liability insurance High risk area - $2 million in general liability $2 million in automobile insurance $2 million in ship repair liability & Werker' s Compensation as required by State Law Long asked Harbormaster Beckham to draft a Resolution lor his signature, approving the Upland Boat Work Policy as revised by the Board and pending legal review Chairman Long discussed the benefits of membership in the World Trade Center. Wille moved and it was seconded by Kasischke to approve Resolution No. 99-005 with two amendments to the dran requesting $850 annual membership fee to be paid by the Council, and it passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS Draft Federal and State Legislative Priority List (was discussed in Administration Report) Raw Fish Tax Wille suggested the harbor be appropriated all of the approximate $200,000 Raw Fish Tax collected by the General Fund. He pointed out that the harbor has mOTe wear and tear on the dock because of the fish being off loaded and should get that money to cover maintenance and repair or replacement, if needed. He suggested a gradual appropriation over a period of years to help the City ease into the loss of revenue. Bob Satin, 425 4lh, remarked that an enterprise fund should incur all of the cost and reap all ofthc benefits. Long asked for a resolution to be drafted for the next meeting requesting the funds from the Raw Fish Tax. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS City of Seward, Alaska Put1 and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 82 Federal Highway Administration Rural Transportation Planning Workshops - noted for information only Northern Economics Briefings, August 1999, noted fur information only BOARD COMMENTS Wille questioned Harbonnaster Beckham about the ladders around the Petro Marine's dock are very unsafe and found that they are the responsibility of the Icicle Seafoods inside the basin. Long said he would provide the Port Townsend information to be copied to each board member. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bob Satin, 425 4th complimented the city for putting the sidewalk improvements and also complimented Shoreside for putting in their own heated sidewalk. He added that he hoped that when any sidewalks within the city need to be replaced, they are replaced with heated sidewalks. BOARD AND ADMINISTRA nON RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m. . ? I a: 'e:tAa~ Judi Sweeney - Board Secretary ~--=--1 Ron L ng Chainnan l (City Seal) CITY OJ< SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 99-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OJ< SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, REQUESTING J<UNDING FROM THE CITY OF SEWARD COUNCIL J<'OR TIlE WORLD TRADE CENTER ALASKA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES. WHEREAS, The Port and Commerce AdvlSOlY Hoard is to advise the City Council 011 matters relating to commCIc.{~ awl economic opportunities; and WHEREAS, pmsLlant to this mission, the City has been a member in World Trade Center Alaska wilh the City Manager and Port and COJIlIlleI ce Advisory Board Chairman as the named representatives; amI WIIEREAS, IIlcllllJt~IShip in this organization provides valuahle illl(HIuatinn on national and intemational commerce trends and opportunities; and WHEREAS, this information is an impOltant facioI" in providing reasoned, factual and timely advice to the City Council; and W HERJ.1.:AS, continuing- membership in this organization is vilallo l..he economic interest of Seward; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, TIlE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY HOARD RECOMMENDS that: Section 1. The City Council appropriates the slim of $H.~O to fund the City of Seward's Membership in World Trade Center Alaska. PASSED AND APPROVED hy tIu: City of Sewald, Alaska, Port and Commerce Advisory Roard this 15th day of September, 1999. .. Pnrt and Commerce AdviS<H}' Roard Minutes Volume 3, PaKe 83 CltyafSeward, Alaska CALL TO ORDER The October 6, 1999, Chairman Ron Long cailed the regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board to order at 12:00 p.m. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah AltermaU ,laek Goodwill Dean Kasischkc James Pruitt Melody Jordan The following Roardmembers arrived after the roll eall: Doug Lechner (12:06 p.m.) Absent were: Richard Goshorn, excused Ron W ilk, excu sed comprising a quorum of the Board; and W. Scott Janke, City Manager Bob Satin, Mayor, KPB/EDD Jim Lewis, Acting Harbonnaster Louis Bcncardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Board Secretary SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARR reported that a bill was signed allowing the transfer of the DcLong Dock in Whittier from the Army to the Joint ownership of City of Whittier and the Railroad. Bencardino gave a report on the tunnel progress. He sald that the tunnel was designcd lor 8-100t wide vehicles and that needed to be ehangcd to accommodate boats, trailcrs, campers, etc. Beneardino said that tho. Railroad had sent quite a few railroad ties up the highway - 2,000 went to Ninilchik and 1,000 went to Cooper Landing for sale and the profit going to the Cooper Landing Emergency Medical Services. In answer to Lechner's inquiry, Aencardino said he would have a report of how many people rode the train this year. Bencardino spoke of repair and maintenance of the warehouse. In answer to a question from Long, Bencardino said the vote for the head tax for Purt and Commerce Advisory Board Afinutes Volume 3, Page 84 City o/Seward, Alaska cruise ship passengers passed by 70% margin and this is definitely something the board should monitor. Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. Reported that the hoard interviewed applicants, two from Alaska and two from "'outside" for the Director's position. He spoke about the Kenai Peninsula !3orough's budget approval with $290,000 for the Economic Development District for the year 2000 and that a requirement is the EDD find five sponsors to contribute $50,000 each. Satin spoke about the two mayoral appointed positions on the EDD board. The Mayor e\ect will appoint two EDD pusitions, Administration Report. Harbormaster Beckham is attending a Marina Management Class in Seattle this week and Jim Lewis attended as Acting Harbormastcr. City Manager Janke said that he heard that Mayor Navarre had asked the KPFl Assembly for the $45,000 fee for the Foreign Trade 7"onc applimlion and that it was a two-year process. He also mentioned that the voters of .Juneau approved a tourist Head Tax. Janke said he hoped to distribute the year 2000 preliminary budget to Council soon. He blicfed the board about his recent business trip to Washington D.C. reporting that the City was successful in getting $1 million dollars for the Lowell Creek Tunnel. He reminded the board that we still have a one million for the .Japanese Cre~k levee. Janke said they had previously authorized $12.5 million fOf the EaSf Harbor Expansion and the City is waiting on the appropriation side for the Federal Share of about $4.5 million dollars. He said he had an opportunity to speak about our loeal shipyard and came back with a good leclinp; of equal support with Kctchikan's shipyard. Janke said that thC City is actively pursuing enclosing the basin on the east side, repairing the North Dock and shipyard improvements. .Janke said there would be a run~off election for the KPB Mayor on October 26. In answer to Long's comment, Janke said the Point McKenzie project is with T-21 funds. Janke said he fought openly against the Point McKenzie project. Pruitt added that the cities of Garrow, Fairbanks and Valdez had passed the port authority vote. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenue, said as Mayor he had been invited to New Orleans to thc christening of an ARCa ship and he felt it was important for someone from Seward to attend. He said that he had presented the invitation to Mayor Elect Edgar Blatchford. He also added that the trip is fully paid for by ARCa. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA City of Seward, Alaska Purl and ('ommerc(' Adviso1)' Board h.finules Volume 3. Poxe 85 MOTION (Pruitt/Long) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the addition of New Busineas Item 7 A Port Marketing of the new railroad dock (Lechner) and deletion of minute approval by consent until he has a chance to review the September 15, 1999 recording of the meeting to comum the amounts of insurance set by the board. Motion Passed. Unanimous. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reaolution No. 99-Q05 - Requeating funding fOT the WOTld Trade center membership, passed by unanimous consent. Resolution No. 99-006 - Requeating Appropriation of a Portion of the Raw Fish Tax to the HarbOT Enterprise Fund fOT Capital Improvements. Long said it was unfortunatc the proposer of this resolution (Willel was not present for discussion. Janke said aithough he agreed with the intent of this resolution, he would be opposing this resolution because it would mean raising the mill rdte by one and one half mills bccause of the approximate $200,000 shortfall. He said the current budget is not prepared to take this loss from the generai fund. In answer to Jordan's question of where the amount comes from, Janke said this was an estimate - some years it could be as high as $400,000 or as low as $100,000. Pruitt remarkcd that by moving this moncy to the harbor, it becomes a sh~lI game with everyhody paying the mill tax. It was moved by Kasischke, seconded by Lechner and passed to postpone the proposed resolution for a couple of weeks. NEW BUSINESS Port Marketing for the new railroad dock. Lechner asked for this addition uecause with the new railroad dock construction, hc felt port marketing should be discussed beforehand, He suggested inviting the railroad to an informal lunch or meeting to discuss their goals and plans. We can find what their plans are and what role we can play in those plans. City Manager Janke said he recently met with Jim Kubitz, ARR, who said they had planned on meeting in Seward sometime to discuss the infrastructure projects in Seward. Long asked Rencardino to obtain the dates and who to invite to such a meeting. Bencardino suggestcd a lunch meeting at the Harbor Dinner Club within a couple of weeks. In answer to Pruitt's question, Bencardino said there are a couple of leases on railroad propertY and both have a thirty-day termination clause. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS World Trade Center's Invitation to a European Seafood Trade Mission on January 17-19, :2000, noted. ruy a/Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Mil/utes Va/ume J, Page 86 BOARD COMMENTS Pruitt in answer to Goodwill's question regarding Ldrer Road said they are going through platting. He felt there would not be any problems with the process. Altennatt asked Janke about the harbors light progress and he said that Calvert told him that they would be here soon. Pruitt inquired about status of the electrical rate study and Janke said he expects a draft report of the overall rdtes and demands within the next two weeks. Kasischke asked auout the status of the harbor rules and Janke said that he has had the Harbormaster so busy the rules were on the backburncr. Jordan said she felt it would be important for someone to attend the ARCO ship christening. She said that regarding the World Trade Center's Seafood Mission, she thought someone from Icicle would be attending. Janke expressed that he felt that the current Mayor should attend the New Orleans' ceremony. Following discussion, there was full consensus of the board that Mayor Satin should go to New Orleans. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Boh Satin, 425 4U' Avenue, thanked the board for the vote of confidence regarding the New Orleans trip. He said at the last meeting when he complimented Shoreside on the heated sidewalk, he meant replacing sidewalks specific to the area between Admns and Railway not every sidewalk in the city. Kasischke complimented Calvert and his crew tor the smooth move of his building to his leased land and for their assistance. Dave Paperman, Chamber of Commerce Director, congratulated the bmlrd on adopting the upland boat work policy and expressed how important it is to have a policy in place. Paperman also said that he felt that the representative to the Seaiood Mission should he someone from the board rather than one comp,my. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisurv Board lifinules Volume 3, Page 87 BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 :08 p.m. tt :~aLeL- Judi Sweeney Board Secrel ary /;2~ Ron Lb;;g Chairman (City Seall (';ty a/Seward, Alaska Porl and ('ommerce Advisof)' Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 88 CALL TO ORDER The October 20, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:06 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Deborah Altermal.l James Pruitt Jack Goodwill Melody Jordan The following Boardmembers arrived after the roll call: Dean Kasischke Doug Lechner Kon Wille comprising a quonlm of the Board; and Bob Salin, Mayor, KPBjEDD ~Jarne::i Beckham, Harbormaster Louis Bencardino, ARR Representative Yvette Welsh, Acting Board Secretary ABSENT was: Richard Goshorn, excused SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARRC reported that it did not look like work on the new dock would begin until mid Januaty. F:xact numbers were not available, but pU::isenger numbers were up this year. In response to a question from the board, Bcncardino said Jim Kubitz would contact the board regarding meeting with them. David Paperman, Executive Director of the Seward Chamber of Commerce reported that Steve Silverstein from the Alaska Railroad Corporation would be at the Chamber membership meeting on November 19. Mayor Bob Satin - KPB/EDD. reported that the EDD had short listed the applicants for the director position to two with intclViews on November 2 and 3nl. The Executive Council will meet on November 4 to discuss the appointment. He informed the board this was his last meeting as Council liaison, and the incoming City ufSeward, Alaska Purt and Commerce Advis01Y Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 89 mayor will appoint a new individual. Satin noted the Borough approved funding for feasibility study to promote the idea of the LNG pipeline tenninus is in Nikiski instead of Valdez. He attended the christening of the new ARea marine bulk fuel carrier in New Orleans. Administration Report. Harbormaster Jim Beckham reported the Mile 0-8 Seward Highway project is in the design phase. There will be information available on how to comment on the draft plan. Thc contract with Tryck, Nyman and Hayes for engineering services for the renuvations was awarded at the last council meeting. Phase one will begin shortly. A budget worksession is scheduled for next week. He noted the FY2000 budget is again a no frills budget with no major maintenance funds and no equipment purchases. Beckham reported on his attendance at the Int~rmediate Marina Manager's School in Edmonds, Washington. It was a very beneficial course. He provided information on the rate schedules used by the various ports in the area. Altermatt reminded the Board that comparing the Seward Harbor with other harbors out of state is difficult. There are different amenities at different places. Wille noted that Homer, Kodiak, and Whittier are the closest harbors to Seward, at hundreds of nilles, it is a different situation than in Puget Sound where the harbors arc only a few miles apart. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Eric Landenberger, 417 3rd Avenue, commented as a boat user, he compared the moorage fee to other harbors in the state and Seward is the highest. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (KasischkejLechner) approved the agenda and consent agenda. Long not~d the miIlutes and resolution from the September 15. 1999 meeting were correct. Motion Passed. Unanimous consent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution 99-007. Requesting Appropriation of a Portion of the Raw Fish Tax to the Harbor Enterprise Fund for Capital Improvements. Long reminded the board that this resolution was postponed as the City City of Seward. Alaska Purt and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 90 Manager would not support the resolution. Wille commented that the idea behind the resolution was because funds were needed to provide for maintenance in the harbor. He said that the users do not want to pay additional fees, but they want more basic services, such as electric and water. His suggestion was to take part of the money from the fish tax and provide it to the harbor for maintenance. I Ie further noted he was not set on 500/0. If more services were provided at the harbor it would make it more reasonable to ask for increased fees; and if the funds were taken from the general fund a little each year, it would not have such an impact. Pruitt commented possibly the KPl:3 assessors updated information may have an impact on the taxes collected. It doesn't necessarily mean the mill rate would have to go up to provide the fish tax funds to the harbor. Beckham reported the following whereas clause was added to the resalu tion: "An anticipated increase in real and personal property taxes as a result of recent appraisals will result in no net loss of General Fund Revenue." Long commented that they could not sell it to the Council without the City Manager's endorsement, and perhaps it needed more work. Altermatt suggested the possibility of changing the percentage requested. Pruitt suggested adding a clause that the funds would be given to the harbor only if increased revenues in the General Fund made up the difference. Wille commented it is not frills that the users need, it is maintenance of current facilities and general items such as electrical and water. Lechner suggested the resolution could tRke affect later and the plan could be phased in. He also noted that sales tax revenues have increased over the past five years, yet those funds also go to the General Fund. Beckham commented the resolution could go into effect next year, after other revenues are figured. The funds can also be designated for a specific purpose, such as the MMRF fund. Jordan agreed with the concept of phasing the plan in as to not have an impact on the General Fund. Pruitt commented that possibly the percentage should be left open, and not just 500/0, or state a minimum of 50%. Goodwill suggested that at some point 100% would go to the harbor. He Port and Commerce Advisory lJoardMinl.ltes Volume 3, Page 91 City afSeward, Alaska agreed that once other items are offered to the users, it would be easier to raise fees. The Board agreed to postpone this item until next meeting when the City Manager would be there to comment. Priorities and Goals noted for infonnation only, no comment NEW BUSINESS Goodwilllnentioned the possibility of the Tustumcna moving from Seward. He inquired as to whether or not the Board should do a resolution of support. Pruitt agreed that the support to keep it here needs to continue. He suggested that maybe a poll would he helpful. The Board agreed to have a resolution of support for the Tustumena home ported in Seward on the agenda for the next meeting. Pruitt suggested maybe there was something they could do to assist A VTEe in obtaining the new marine simulator. Long suggested inviting Fred Esposito to a meeting to find out what the Board could do to assist his efforts. The Board agreed to invite him to the next lunch meeting. The Board agreed to contact the ARRC to set up a meeting with Jim Blasingame, ~teve Silverstein, and Jim Kubitz. BOARD COMMENTS Pruitt reported there might be a user for the North Dock. He inquired as to the Uplands Plan. l3eekham responded the plan was at the attorney's office, and the umbrella insurance application had not y~t been completed. Will" commented on the value ofhavingAVTEC in Seward. Altermatt thanked Beckham for the report on the conference. Lechner commented there is interest in the North Dock. lIe also thanked Mayor Satin for his faithfulness to the Board. Jordan also showed support for AVTEC and the Tustumena. She also noted she would be gone the month of November and the first two weeks of December. Long also thanked the Mayor for his support. rity of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 92 CITIZENS COMMENTS Bob Satin, 425 4th Avenne asked the Board to think about what the Harbor is worth, and the possibility of selling the facility - Think more in terms of are we getting a reasonable rate of return? Beckham responded that he has the information on exactly what it costs to rUIl the Harbor, and where the subsidy is coming from if the Board was interested in receiving a copy. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:24 p.m. ~:~ Chairman Yve e Welsh Ac np; Board Secretary (City Seal) Cif\! o.{Seward, Alaska Port and rommerce Advisnry Bnard Minute,t VO!Url/{' '. Page 96 CALL TO ORDER The regular November 3, 1999 meeting of the Seward Port and (:ommerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present Ron T .ong, presiding, and Jack Goodwill Ron Wille James Pruitt Dean Kasischkc Comprising a quorum u[the Boald, and Scott Janke, City Manager Jim Lewis, Acting Harbormaster Vanta Schafer, KPB/EDD Representative Louis Bencardino, ARRC Representative Judi Sweeney, PACAB Secretary ABSENT and excused were: lleborah Altermatt Richard Goshorn Melody Jordan Doug Lechner SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino - ARRC passed out a November 3, 1999, news update from the Alaska Railroad Corporation regarding the Mile 268 derailment and fuel spill situation report Bencardino said thl,,; train would probably be back on line by Friday night. Bcncardino said regarding the Seward Dock, the railroad had applied for an extension. He said that he had heard that Jim Kubitz was on the television news last night and mentioned Seward. Bencardino said that he is working with Goodwill and people in Anchorage to bring more business to the Seward dock. He said there are several companies interested in coming to use the Seward dock, which would mean using other iacilities in town like restaurants, gas stations, etc He spoke in support of the dock, saying that it is a safety hazard to operate tourism and longshoring on the same dock In answer to a question from Long, Bencaldino said that the timeline for the extension for dredging in-water work is after April. Councilmember Vanta Schafer - KPBIEDD SChafCI, as the new EDD representative, said she was pleased to be able to meet with the Port and Commerce Advisory Board. She said that the EOD's Hoard of Director's election would be in place by tomorrow afternoon. Port and Commerce Advisory! Board A/inutes Volume 3, Page 97 City of Seward, Alaska Administration Report Acting Harbormaster Jim Lewis reported that Harbormaster Beckham and Deputy Harbormaster Ransom were attending a State Harbonnaster's conference in Valdez. City Manager Scott Janke reported that the plan ofSpenard Building Supply (SBS) to pull freight into Seward is going well Janke said he heard that unofficially it is a go. He said if all goes well. 75,000 tons of freight will be coming through Seward that will be a huge boost to Seward's economy .Janke spoke about the Marine Fuel Tax Bill of which he felt positive about passge. He explained for anyone who did not know, the State of Alaska currently collects $.05 per gallons offuel which goes directly to the State's General Fund. He said the bill proposes to have $.03 orthe $.05 go directly to municipalities that own halbi.lls and dedicate the funds to those harbor with the remaining $.02 going to the State. Hi.: said that for Seward, the revenue would be approximately $100 150,000 per year. He fell that with aggressive lobbying, the bill looked like it would pass Janke reported that on Wednesday, Nuvember 1U, 1999, he and Harbofmaste.r Bec.kham would hold a public meeting at the Lousae Libl alY in Anchorage. He said they would meet with the SeWald Boat Owner's Association and he would talk about the Marine Fuel Tax Bill and a major part of the meeting would be discussion with Tryck, Nyman and Hayes, the design engineers for the Harbor Renovation Project. He also mentioned that there would be a meeting in Seward on November Rand 9, with Tryck, Nyman and Hayes. Janke said that on Novemher 4, I <J99 in Anchorage the Prince William Sound, Copper River Area Transportation Planning Conunittee is having a meeting. In their proposed plan, holds the future of the Tustumena marine ferry's risk ofbemg discontinued to Seward. Janke and the Assistant City Manager Schrock would attend. Janke said there is another group Central Alaska that would like to take the Tusturnena to areas like Unalaska. He said that he had checked on whether the City had ever done a Resolution supporting the Tllstllrncna's horneport of Seward. Goodwill mentioned that one time in the past. there was a committee to address the cyclical threat to take the Tustumena away from Seward. Janke noted that the following week IS the Alaska Municipal League's (AMI.) annual meeting and he would be lobbying for support among municipal adrninislratOIs for the Marine Fuel Tax Dill. Janke told the board that on November IX and 19. the Resource Development Council will be meeting in Anchorage and he would be attending in support of Seward. He spoke briefly about a proposed airport extension. In answer to a question from Wille's regarding when; SBS currently ships through, Goodwill said it was distributed out of Anchorage via Whittier. Janke said there would be aboul 75.000 tons offrcight hauled through Seward and will yield applOximately eight full time jobs. Janke responded to Pruitt's question about the status ofthe Upland Boat work policy and the umbrella policy with the city attorney, he said that he had checked with the attorney and they did not have the upland policy for review yet Dennis Lodge, Maritime Fisheries Department Head, Alaska Vocational Technical Center (A VTEC), Seward - gave a presentation of the new ship simulation system that will be in place at the Center by July or August of next year. Lodge gave credit for the funding of the simulator to the City Council and many others. Lodgt: told about how the simulator was in effect like a '\';rluul reulilV" experience with a feel lur how the tanker, tug, fishing boat or tour boat is to City o/Seword, Alas/w Fort and Cummerce Advisory Buard Minutes Volume 1, PaKe 98 operate in any type of conditions such as weather, water depths, mountain heights, night vision, navigational lights techniques, etc. Lodge said that the $2 5 million "state of the art" simulator will have software of the Prince William Sound, Cook Tnlet north of Kenai and Wrangell Narrows, with a simulation of the ports including depth, research capabilities. He said they would have the capability of making their own software programs rather than buying each one for a port for $30,000. Potential and current captains will be able to take thcir USCG licensing lequirements to the ncw international standards. He said that with the changing times, the USCG with the International Maritime organization signed an agreement that the United Statesl mariners would be examined to Intemational Standards A VTEC will have the best and newcst simulator north of San Francisco. This will bring more people to Seward for training at A VTEC J .odge mentioned that using this new simulator would be great leverage to keep the Tustumena here in Seward Tn answer to a question from Kasischke, Lodge said that they would use existing classrooms rather than build. The existing classroom will be remodeled with some of the mon~y set aside for spare parts. Lodge in answer to 'ViUe's question about the areas of training with regard to the STeW said that there will be training in these main areas' t) Bridge Management Training for big bCJats like tankers, the Tustumena, cruise lines 2) Global Maritime Distress Safety System - all ship operators over 200 tons will need this designation 3) Automatic Radar Plotting Aides I ,odge said there would be diilhent propulsion systems such as single screw, twin screw, bow thrusters, changing horsepowcl, dilr~rent mooring arrangements. Lodge in answer to Pruitt of whether the wheelhouse~ are on an axis, said that in Ncw Foundland has a system on massive gimbals and hydraulic rams and it cost $16 million dollars. Lodge said that tractor tugs are also on the software and Sewald will have the Z drive capability, whieh would be umque Lon~ reported on attending the World Trade Center's Access thc World Conference this past week with Ileoorah Altermatt. He said there was good discussion on E Commerce One of th~ topics discussed was Alaska Seafoud Marketing Institute (ASMJ). Hc said ASMI is facing funding cri,:;\,:; and he hoped the board could forward to Council to address privatization issues surrounding ASMI in relation to the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council. He said that ASMI is a self-generated fund. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Uennis Lodge notcd that on TV news that a proposed ban of net fisheries was voted down in Washington State. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Kasischke/WilIe) (0 approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the addition of item 7A Discussion of A VTE(,'s future plans and their recent budget cuts. Motion Passed Unanimously. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce AdviS("y Board Minutes Volume 3, Page 99 UN~'INISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 99-007 Requestim~: Appropriation of a Portion of the Raw Fish Tax to the Harbor Enterprise Fund for Capital Improvements. Long said this was postponed until trus meeting so that the City Manager could discuss it with the board. Janke said that at the budget workshop last week, the (;ouncil discussed the request. He said that historically, the money Icceived from the Raw Fish Tax was a signil1cant part of the City's budget. He said that a 1.3 mill increase would have to be to cover the loss of that revenue in the General Fund. He felt that a new source of revenue, the Marine Fuel Tax should be sought after rather than this tax Janke said he felt that with time, the MFT would be a better source of revenue. WiDe said his original thought when he proposed this resolution be fbr maintenance of the dock that the fish ClOSS Wille mentioned the recent KPB assessment and if there is increased levcnue for the City and then we could slowly dedicate this portion to the Harbor. Pruitt said that the intention was not to take money fTom one part of the city to give to another, but to get revenues back in the proper perspective of where they come from, Janke said that Seward has a General Fund balance of ahout $3 million dollars and that is not adequate for a town of this size. Wille suggested the City put anything over the t 0% projected Borough assessment revenue to the Harbor fund. Janke explained that the Harbor is an enterpl ise fund and enterptisc funds can not take payment from taxes directly, it would have to be appropliated by Council. Wille said the main rea.<:;on he brought this up was his concerns tor safety citing thc dock where the day cruise boats are sinking as people are boarding thc boats and there is an elet:h ical box that is from a R V park that may sink and electrocute people. Janke explained to Wille that the City has the Harbor Renovation Project money to fix problems like he mentioned but it takes time, Kasischke mentioned that the: T -Dock and Lilt Dock badly nccd repair. In answer to Pruitt's question regarding the ploposed sale of the North Dock and ifit was budgeted in this year's budget revenue, Janke said it was not Janke said his main effort was to get the Marine Fuel Tax and to use the deferred maintenance money to replac~ and renew as much of the harbor as we can to keep maintenance cost down. Janke offered to rewrite the resolution with the change in Section 1 The last sentence to include".. .providing the amount appropnated 10 the Harbor is C!ffsel by w11icipated increases in revenue (rom a/~v rew:l1ue in exce.~:'i C?f the pnyected J(J% increase frum the recent asses.\'ment by the KFH he dedIcated to the harhor',\' mujor mamtenunce and repair hud;:l't." .Janke mentioned that when hc first became employed here, he made a commitment to the Harbor users that he wouldn't support any increase in lees until these PIOjccts were donc and he said that he is still committed to lhat promise. Resolution No, 99-008, Supporting Seward as the HomePort for the M/V Tustumena It was moved by Pruitt seconded by WiDe to support this resolution FoUowing discussion it was decided to add a section emphasizing A VTRC's job skills and classifications on the Marine Highway system. Pruitt suggested adding that there is an on-going maintenance contract with the shipliH facility also. Janke suggested adding: Whereas, the Ala.:..lw Marine HiXhway ha.v wmmittl~d fo usinX the Rmlway dockfua/ity in Seward lJnd; Whereas a nllllti-mdlJO/J dollar improwlflelTllo Ihat fi1ciliW has inCOlporated the mm ine hlf!;hway .\)'sIem need... Janke noted that this cuuld go to the CIty Council for the Novcmbl..'l 1') meeting for approval Otv u/Seward, Alaska Purl and Commerce Advisory lJoard Afirlllles Vo/unlt' 3. Page 100 Resolution No. 99-009, Recognizing and Acknowledging Mayor Bob Satin's Support of and Contribution to the Mission of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board. It was moved by Pruitt, seconded by Wille and was unanimously approved by a vote of the board. NEW BUSINESS Lon~ spoke in favor ofthe A VTEC facility in Seward~ noting that it brought people m from all over. He noted that A VTEC has an international mission as well as a statewide mission. Lodge mentioned that the Governor pushes for Alaskan hire and that A VTEC is training Alaskans lur Alaska jobs and keeping revenue in the state. Lodge spoke briefly ahout the recent budget cuts to seven or eight staff positions at A VTEC. He told the board that the A VTEC hudget had been cut from $4 to approximately $3 million. Janke told Lodge and the board that the City's lobbyist has been and is available for A VTEC's use. Lodge \nfGllneU the board about a State Fish Landing Tax that currently totally goes to the University of Ala<;ka and they do hardly any practical fisheries training. He said that ^ VTEC is banned from receiving any of the Fish Landing Taxes because the law provides for long-term training institutions to receive the money and not short-term institutions like ^ VTEC Janke said that A VTEC has not marketed their success story enough until recently. Pruitt noted that the City does not have a central marketing department that l:ould market things like as: . A marine industrial park . Dry dock facility . Ice free port . Eager workforce, etc. All of these things should be put into one package to market Seward. Lodge said that about ten years ago a glossy, brochure was produced and that should be updated and revived. Janke asked that l..odge take the proposed resolution and discuss it with FI cd Esposito, A vrEe Director and add what they felt would be right in support of A VTEC This will be on the next meeting's agenda CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ANI> REPORTS North Pacific Fishcl y Management Council News and Notes, noted for infclrmaticln only BOARD COMMENTS GoodwiU thanked I ,odge for his prcscntation and Said it was very informative and inlet cSling. Wille said he looked torward to a ridc in the simulatOI when it arrives. Lod~e in answer to Pruitt asked if A VTEC was going to be 1Il attendance at the Fish hipU this y<:ar, !'.aid there'~ no money for their attendance. PruiU o11bed to take bmcnurcs or handl.)uls IJl'the simulator of anything A VTEC would like to promote to the Expo C'ity o(,r..,'l;'ward, Ala.~kn Port und Commerce Advisory Roard Minutes Volume 1, Page 101 Goodwill also noted that 3-4 members would not be in attendance at the next meeting and following discussion, it was decided to cancel the second meeting of November (] 7th) Long asked the board to remember the othel balf of their mission statement, which is to promote conunerce He asked that each board member bring at least one item regarding commerce to tht.: next meeting, CITIZENS' COMMENTS Lodge thanked the board fOl the opportunity to speak before tht:m Vanta Schafer, 1004 Second Avenue, said she felt she would enjoy working with this board She said that the Council is concerned about the harbor also. She gets many calls regarding the condition ofthe ramps to the docks that people consider unsafe. She said sht: was concerned of what capital improvements needed in the harbor would not be covered by the Harbor Renovation Project and she suggested seeing a prioritized list of the things that needed to be fixed BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZI<:NS' COMMENTS Pruiu welcomed Vanta and !Said hc always felt that this [position} was a important liaison to the Council ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 43 p.m ./ 4:L.4~~.L- cJ'?U~i Sweeney cJ.~ B()(Ird Secretary /---; -- ! Ron ong Chairman (City Seal! CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 99-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, REQUESTING APPROPRIATION OF A PORTION OF THE RAW FISH TAX TO THE HARBOR ENTERPRISE FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the majority of fish landed in Seward is accomplished at port and harbor facilities; and WHEREAS, processors pay an assessment to the State of Alaska based on the amount of fished processed~ and WHEREAS, a portion of this assessment is remitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and then shared with the City of Seward; and WHEREAS, this money has traditionally gone into the General Fund and used for general government services to the benefit of the community; and WHEREAS, dedicating this money to the Harbor Enterprise Fund would assist in funding essential capital improvements to tacilities directly related to the collection of this assessment; and WHEREAS, this board recognizes the impact on the General Fund as a result of transferring this revenue but feels the benefit to the Harbor more than offsets this impacl~ and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDS that: Section 1. The City Council appropriate that portion of the raw fish tax received from the Kenai Peninsula Borough in excess of the amount of Raw Fish Tax revenue identified in the amlUal budget to the Harbor Enterprise Major Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Fund for capital improvements at the end of Fiscal Year 2000. Section 2. ThlV City Council continue to appropriate the raw fish tax received in this manner annually to the Harbor Enterprise Major Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Fund. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City of Seward, Alaska, Port and Connnerce Advisory Board this 1st day of December, 1999 TUE-C /' City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisury Buard Mmutes Volume 3. Page 102 CALL TO ORDER The December 1, 1999, regular meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 by Chairman Ron Long. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jamcs Pruitt Doug Lechner Ron Wille Jack Goodwill Dean Kasischke Comprising a quorum of the Board; ami W. Scott Janke, City Manager James Beckham, Harbormaster Vanta Schafer, Councilmcmber, KPH/EDD Louis Bcncardino, ARR Representative Judi Sweeney, Hoard Secretary ABSENT and excused were: Deborah Altcrmatl Richard Goshorn Melody Jordan SPECIAL REPORTS Louis Bencardino, ARR reported that the previous day was an information day and the railroad had taken Legislators and some staff to look at the dock and property in Whittier. I Ie said the bill had passed cOIlgre~~, then gue~ to the State and then to the Railroad. He said they are talking about tearing down the ARR lJuilding and putting another building up that is more reasonable. Hencardino spoke about day cruisers and fishing and they were not necessarily interested in Cruise ships because of the busing problenls and too much congestion. They do not have any place to put 50 buses. He reported that there will be a holiday tmin this weekend December 4 and on the 15th another special lr8in with p~opl~ from D.C., people from Stevens's office staff, appropriation staff frum the House and Senate. Bencardino also reported that on Saturday, DecemlJer 4, at 9:00 a.m. is a meeting at the Breeze Inn .Restaurant with hotel and motel owners discussing a multi convention center. This would be an informational meeting to 1ind out what space is availHhle from local hotels. Regarding the convention center, Pori. and ('vmmerce Advisory Board Minui.es Vulume 3. PaKe 103 City of Seward, Alaska information such as type of sound systems and capacity ne~ded for convention type meetings. Vanta Schafer - Conncllmember KPB/EDD, Schafer repurtcd that the search for a new EDD Director is still on going. She said th~ new Borough Mayor is working with different agencies for grants to help wom~n to work or welfare to work women. Administration Report. City Manager Janke reported that he attend~d the November 10, meeting in Anchorage with the Seward Boat Owner's Association. He said the North Harbor RenovHtion Engineersl Tryck, Nyman and llayes were there to answer any questions anyone rnight have. ,Janke ahu talked about the Marine Fuel Tax at the meeting and a pro-Marine Fuel Tax letter of support was sent from the SIJOA. lle said that next week he and the City's lobbyist Kent Dawson will be going to Fairbanks to meet with House Finance committee members regarding the Marine Fuel Tax. He also reported that he would he meeting with Spcnard Building Supply in Anchorage regarding the North Dock and uplands staging area for freight coming into Alaska. He reported that the Forest SeIvice has plans to pull out of the proposed multi agency facility hecause they arc in need of space sooner thtln the projections for a new building would be completed. The Forest Service may move to their fHcilit.y at Mile 23. ,Janke cited the reason was the regional people [rom the National Park Service would not prioritize this project. He said when he was in D.C. in September Stevens' people were ready to give us $800,000 for finishing the architectural design and engineer work, hut did not uecausc the National Park Service peopl~ llid not want it. He Also reported that the City Council adopted the budget last week. Harbormaster Beckham reporte:d that the weather station at Pilot Rock is online. lIe said that it is a coastal meteorological. He e.xplained that it gives real time weather, historical data and the information can be accessed through the internet or through a connection on a toll-free telephone numuer using numerical codes to access what area you need ttlf' weather from. He said that this was about a two-year project. Beckham explained that the renovation project is on going and we have a few preliminary layout sketches. He said that the engineers are looking at shorf' side high mast lighting as an option to light the Hoat system. In answer to a question from Wille regarding the day cnlise dock, Beckham said that the engineers would design float specs to meet the load. Bedcham in answer to Long regarding the Upland Work Boat Policy' status said that the attorney had returned it with some suggested changes Hnd he was working on it. Janke added that the 0 & M agreement for the Shiplift will be on the Council ag~ndH on D~cember 13 to extend the current agreement until the end of ,January for time t.o finish the public process of extending the 0 &. M for five years. ('llv ufSeward, Alaska P011 and Commerce AdvisOfl' Buard Minutes Volume i, Page 104 Janke in answer to Goodwill's question regarding streetlights, he said that the lights and poles had not heen delivered yet and it looked like the project would be on hold until spring. He said the wiring is not in the ground yet. Pruitt asked about the insurance requirement for the Upland agreement and the blanket policy for environmental insurance. 13eckham said that the lengthy application had not been sent in yet AGENDA ITEM: JERRY GEORGE - Per email received from .Jerry George the agenda item was canceled. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: NONE APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA: MOVED KASISCHKEjSECONLJ WILLE to approve the minutes of Novcmber 3, 1999, fldded to the agenda items, and passed by unanimous consent. Unfinished Business 6B - Fish Tax 6C proposed hotel lease site on Alaska Railroad lease site formerly known as the Snowden Lease. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Board Chnirman Long's reque:::;t that each bourd member bnng:::; commerce related items tn the meeting for discussion. Wille - said he had talked with DHvict P8perman the Chamber of Commerce Director about tourism issues and he said the Chamber is evalu8ling RFP's for a Website design that would focus Seward's lodging, restaurants, businesses, etc. He said that businesses could advertise or list and urged more pu blic awareness of this opportunity. Kasischke said that a Midwest company that proposing to sell ads to put together a brochure, approached the Chamber. They would give at no cost to thc Chamber 5,000 nice brochures. He said that the brochure would presents articles in town and lists business. *(Taken out of orderl Raw Fish Tax - Harbormaster Beckham handed out two copies of draft PACAB resolutions suppOliing the harbor keeping a portion of the Raw Fish Tax received by the City. Long said his original intent was to send the resolution to Council, not to sell them specific numhers, but to sell the idea. Janke said he did not like the proposed resolution asking for a specific amount Oty ufSeward, Alaska !'nrl and Commerce Advi.WJrll Board Minutes Vu!ume { Page 105 of money and as far as the City's budget was concerned that he had a history of forecasting revenues conservatively and building surpluses and then reinvesting the ~xtra in capital improvements. Long suggested we push the idea of H direct impact on the infrastructure because of the landing of Taw fish and, along with the Marine Fuel Tax, some of the Raw Fish Tax should go into the same fund. Wille explained again that the reason this was brought up in the first place was that the docks are not getting fixed now with wharfage. Beckham said that as this resolution was drafted there is no net increase in revenues to the boat harbor. Janke explained that the lease is the credited item not the wharfage. Wille queried that we will continue to :::Jppropriate the raw fish tax beyond what was forecasted. Kasischke added that he supported sending the general idea of asking for a portion of the fish tax to council. Janke retCrred to a memo he had written regarding what the equivalent of a mill rate increase would be. lIe said that because of the fIxed rate of revenue that we have to have to work with that the budget is so tight, he would have to take money from one department and give to another. Lechner added that the resolu Hun should be more of a generic type in ordcr for it to pass with counciL CouncUmember Schafer said that Council had brought up the idea, but the numbers were already in place and possibly would be in the next budget. Wille moved and it was seconded by Pruitt to approve the Resolution 99-07 A and passed with one no vute from Long. Long explained that Pruitt was going to attend the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting tonight and wanted to know how the board felt about his proposed hotel/retail business. Kasischke said he would like to see the plans before he votes on it. Janke said there were smIle things that needed to be addressed before the commission passes the conditiunal use permit. Kasischke asked if there was enough parking, as Snowden's plans did not have enough. Janke said retail space in the harbor is not required to have enough parking and as far as the hutel goes, it is up Lo the CUP to see how many they require fur the number of rOOlns. Janke suggested that a recOInmendation from the PACAH regarding llie proposed hotel/motel of Pruitt's might help with the support of this hoard. Janke thought the process had two more meetings until the fmal decision. ProHt said thHt the questions wen~: the square footage and another was the placement of the dumpsters and the placement of the boardwalk was a concern for some. Pruitt said there is not a lot of detail fur the boardwalk because this is In the design stage yet. Pruitt added that regarding the harbor's interest in his project was concerning the location of the floats. Following discussion, it was moved by Wille} seronded by Goudwill and passed with one rw vote from Kasischke and Pruitt abstaining, to shotl1 support for development oI u hotel and retail space und having the property ti~d into the improvements to the North Harbor including the boardwalk and the }Iuut system. NEW BUSINESS: None City o.{Seward, Alaska Port and Cummen'e AdvisufV Board Minutes Volume 3, ['age 106 CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS North Pacific Fishery Management Council Draft Agenda, dated November 12, 1999, noted for information only. Long said that Icicle Seafoods will he attending this meeting. BOARD COMMENTS Pruitt spoke alJUut the proposed convention center and spoke about encouraging annual meetings to be held here. He noted that most companies have annual meetings and a good idea would be to entice them to meet in Seward. We should have a package made up to show what is available in Seward for such meetings. Goodwill nuted that the State Marine Ferry system announced they would be cutting some or their stops because of the increase in fuel cost. Pruitt, representing Seward ~hips Chandlery / Drydock said he had attended the Fish Expo (his 14th attendance) in Washington. He said attemlancl' was down. In attendHnce was David Paperman of the Chamher, City of IIomer, City of Ketchikan, Unalaska, Adak, Canadian companies, Seward Heavy Industrial Power and Doug Lechner, Petro Marine, Pat Marrs, Communication North attended. lIe said that at these Expos, they have all of the most current data such as in electronics. Lechner added that the status of the Stellar Sea Lion may severely impact the January pollock fishery that did not take place and will probably affect the ~aw Fish Tax. Janke explained that he had worked an estimate for the Raw Fish THX with Melody (Jordan) ann divided that in half. Long asked if A vrEC had provided a wish list of information for a resolution of support and found that Dennis Lodge said they did not have any additional information fur them. Long asked that he agenda item for the next meeting. CITIZENS' COMMENTS None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None City afSeward, Alaska l'nrl and Commerce Advisory Buard Minutes Volume J, Page 107 Goodwill mentioned that cruise ships were charging people $25 to go to the Alaska Sea Life Center when it is $] 2 at the door for admission. lIe said this came up when he had people asking where they could get their refund. Goodwill also asked Janke if the board could Hssist in any way with the negotiations with Spenard Building Supply for a long term use agreement for the North Dock, Janke declined at this lime. He said if this goes through there will be 3-4 union jobs, tug work and 6 Carlisle Trucking people, and SBS people put to work. Janke said that no matter whether Spenard ends up at the North Dock or the Railroad Dock they would be good for the community. In answer to a question from Kasischke, Janke said the first barge arrival is March 25, 2000. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjouI"IH.;u at '2:4 7 p.m. ~ .Ja-'dIU{jf-- 0~di Sweeney Board Secretary ~;;:J Ron Long , Chairman (City Seal) Cilva/Seward, Ala.'ikn Pori and Commerce Advlsorv Board }.[inules Volume 3, Page 108 CALL TO ORDER C!uurman Ron Long called the regular December 15, 1999 meetIng of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory BOaJd to order at 12.11 p.m. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Jack GoOdWIll Ron Wille Melody Jordan James Pruitt Dean Kasischke Doug Lechner compnsing a quorum of the Board; and James B. Beckham, Harbormaster Vanta Schaefer, KPB/EDD Representative Judi Sweeney, PACAB Secretary David Papemlan, Chamber of Commerce Director Mariarma Ked, State of Alaska Legislative Information Office ABSENT: Deborah Altennatt Richard Goshorn, excused SPECIAL RI<:PORTS l'ouis Bencardino ARRC not presetlt because he was spending time with vlsltlng di.gni.tane'i'. were III town via the rail road. Vanta Schaefer- KPBIEDD Smce there was no meetmg held SJrlce the PACAB's last meeting, nothllle tu leport. Administration Report _ Harbormaster Beckham reported that the Kenai Peninsula Borough had met and our representative had deCided to pull the City's resolution regarding support of the Tustumena keeping Seward as the home port was because Homer had a strong alhance at the meeting, Beckham said the Borough had appomted a gas pipeline task force. Beckham reported about the USCG Cutter Boutwell that is in port [or two-day patrols break WIth a crew of about 160 He said the community gave them a warm welcome. Paul Fuhs, consultant hired by the administration to present the idea of establishing a Port Authonty (PA) Long with the consent of the board suspended the rules to allow audience participation Fuhs had three handouts for the board to look over. F uhs said Ihat there were a couple of cities that had PA status. Thev were Prince of Wales and a $12 million Liquefied Natural Gas proJec:llS the biggest. Fuhs explamed ilia1 a Port Authority can be one or more municipalities combined. He said you would want to City nJSeward, Alwk,l f'nrf and Commerce AdVlsQry [/flard Minutes VOlume 3, Pa/?e l09 make It so that it could carry enough revenues for administrative overhead to be self-sufficient A municipal ordinance and a public vote fom] Port Authorities The ordinance would have to include all of the bOtUldaries of the authority including a development plan and layout the governing board The governing board can be elected or appointed by the Council. The board chooses the Port Director. Fuhs said that P A can not levy a tax, but to operate off the revenues that the port generates. F uhs said one plus for forming a Port Authority is that the local govelnment can not use the harbor's revenues at their whim. Fuhs referenced an Anchorage Manne Port Authonty Charter as an example of how the P A WlII be structured, citmg the different sections such as Purpose (to generate sufficient revenues to operate as efficiently as posslble) Boundaries (tidelands, docks and uplands of the port), Terms (how long it will be inexistence until the later of bonds and debt obligations are paid in full or until the PAis dissolved), Governing Board (who shall be on the board, how many members, appointed by the Mayor, continned by the council for example. The Boalds duties and qualifications are lined out In this section. One seat nom organized labor, busmess entities aclually working at the port, other seats from the busmess community m general. Bonds and Indebtedness (Power to issue bonds for raising funds to operate the P A, (Continuation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (for employees insures such things 8.', retirement, benefits), Public Records and Open Meeting Laws (must be open to the public), Bylaws and Regulations (board Will adopt bylaws); ArulUaJ Report and Audits (the P A must file an annual report describing the operations and fmanclal condition of the Authority along with an annual audit of the financial records by an mdependent CP A), Payment in Lieu of Taxes (the P A pays property ta'ws on all of jls property and improvements), Development Plan (a plan must be made to develop and improve the docks and piers, access and operatIOnal roads, administrative buildings utilities, tour boat and tounsm infrastructure, uplands and stolage yards); Powers of the Authority (purchasmg power to acquire property. accept gins, grants, or loans, deposif or mvest funds, purchase or insure Joans, exercise the powers of ermnent domain, provide for security witrun the boundaries of the PA; Amendment of Ordinance (may be amended by the COW1cil, but not In a way to prevent /he PA from meellllg its bond and indebtedness liabilities); SeverabIlity (should any parI he decided to be illegal or in conflict, the remainder is valid); and Election (providing for election by the volers to accept the ordinance adopting the P A) Fuhs also handed out a copy of Alaska Port Authority Law. He answered questions from the board regarding pros and cons of a Port Authonty. Fuhs said that if there was a shortfall from a department it IS not subsidized [Tom the harbor's revenues Wille ~ QS% of revenues for the Port of Anchorage would come from wharfage. Wille also asked about the proposed Marine Fuel Tax not going to harbors but as revenue sharing to the comrmulllJes. Papennan wondered if facilities like Alaska Railroad would have to sign on with the Pon Authority from the begmning and Fuhs said it could be written in the ordinance from the beginrung Paperman asked how this would affect the Foreign Trade Zone deSignation and Fobs said that they could operate jointly, but that reporting has to be done separately. Goodwill asked and found that currently in Anchorage, there is a port director appointed by the Mayor. Fults told Goodwill thallhe Port Commission (Board) IS voluntary, but a stipend may be paid for meeting. In answel to question from IAlng, Fuhs s81d that there is some case history shOWing success of Port Authorities and those were the Prince of Wales arId LNG Port AuthOrity in Alaska, hut out:slde of AIaska there is the Port of Tacoma and Oakland among others. In answer to Long's questlOIl, Fuhs said that the outstandmg debt of the North Dock could delegate lhat debt if the PA was fOffiled. Long Said Jus Idea of inviting Fuhs to Seward was 10 expJore the one to one accountability of the enterpnse zone a step further He said that Ole popular opinions were that the harbor IS the biggest economic enl:,<ine 1Il the city or the "albatross around the city's neck" Pruitt asked Fobs what disadvantages would be for Seward and he said there would be a risk that the board could steer the PA financially into loss. Pruilt added that over the years, the idea of a Port Authority had corne up several ('ityoISeward, A/mka Port and rommerce Advismy IJoard Mmutes Volume 3, Paxe IIO times, but cited a lack of focus for past projects like the Seward Marine Industrial Park as the reason for dropping the ball. Beckham said first that somethmg funrung a PA because he liked doing everything like all of the accoWlting, personnel. spendmg harbor money where and when it is needed. He said there ought be some difficulty m forming aPA, one being logistics ofa rmlroad dock, pnvate dock and acily dock and trying to combine them and the problem will be obtaming money I,ong explamed that no decision had been made and the City just wanted to look at the options. He thanked Fuhs for his presentation. CITIZENS' HEARING: COMMENTS None ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC APPROVAL OF AGJ<:NDA AND CONSENT AGENDA MOTION (Pruitt/second by Wille) Motion passed by unanimous consent. Approve the. Agenda and Consent Agenda UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS: UniverSity of Alaska Anchorage's invitation to the "The Warming World: Effects of the Alaska Infrastructure" conference invitation, noted for mformation onlv State DOT news Releases regarding Marine Highway reduction of service due to fuel prices and a notice of repairs of the M!V Tustumena, noted for information only. KPB Ordinance 99-60 appropriating $150.000 for Borough-wide Economic Development Projects noled for IOformation only. Handout from the LegIslative InfOlmatioll omce legarding noting Plobably passage of bills noted 1988 article regarding Deteriorating Alaskan Harbors written by William Toskey and yet pertinent today contributed by Long for information only HOARD COMMENTS Pruitt asked about the Upland Boat Work Policy's status and Beckham said that he eot It back from the attorney with his recommendations and that he had updated the verSIOn and he needed to electronically send It back to the attOlney He said he would provide a final copy to the boald with the changes noted and bnng it back to the board at their next meeting. l.c('hncr asked about the proposed marketing meeting the board was to have with the Railroad and found that they could possibly meet on January 21 prior to or after the meeting with the Chamber of Commerce. I'art and Commerce AdvlSQry Board Alimltes Volume 3, Page III ('jty afSeward, Alaska CITIZENS' COMMENTS Draft proposal by Seward Ships Drydock to maintain and operate the entire SMlC alea as submdted by James Pruitt, owner and CEO ofSSD DJ. Whitman said that this was a document that should not have been given to the board until the City Manager had revIewed and discussed it with Pruitt He made accusations of administrative blind sighting. Beckham explained that he was sent the document from Janke with a recommendation to present it to the Port Board. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RI<:SPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS None .lordan thanked Paul Fuhs for the mformation on forming a Pori Authority. Long thank Fuhs for his presentation and discussed the IDvOlcmg process from Fubs. Long noted that the World Trace Center Seafood Delegation was postponed for a month. Pruitt noted that the ComFish Alaska will be 10 Kodiak and said that it IS a good show to attend. He said his company has been to almost all of their shows Papennan added that he was planning all attending the ComJ.-iish in Kodiak and mentIoned that he noticed port directors or harborrnasters were usually 10 attendallCe Wille asked if there were any further developments with the Spenard Buildmg Supply alld no one had heard anydling except that the first barge will be m on M<1Jch 25, 2000 and its destination was unknown. ADJOURNMENT The meelmg was adjourned at 1.48 p.m. . 4tz{' ~~;?C&i-.. ~dl Sweeney /1 Board Secretary /.,7;LK Ron Long -j Chairman (City Seal)