HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-11 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as
follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
C. Hutchison, N. DuPerron, J. Desimone, B. Peters, M.
Dunn, C. Crandall
G. Greenberg
City Manager P. Ostrander, Council Member G. Pettey
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda with the next meeting date of October
9, 2017; Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. August 7, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of August 7, 2017 and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Defining Roles & Responsibilities
Work was ongoing in contacting other Harbormasters and the Glazer's. It was noted that a
definition of Kenai City Harbor and a map of the Harbor would be helpful.
It was decided to continue trying to contact Homer and Seward Harbors and report back next
meeting. The City Manager noted that the City can provide a map of the Harbor for the
Commission.
b. Discussion — "No Wake' Signage for the Mouth of the Kenai River
Discussion of "No Wake' signs at the mouth of the Kenai River included placement, number of
signs, distance of "No Wake" zone, erosion, enforcement, and justification.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED that administration come back next month, with more
information on creating a "No Wake' zone from the mouth of the Kenai River to the dock, including
the number of signs, justification, effectiveness, cost, enforcement and placement;
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Commissioners wanting Paper Packets
Commissioners noted they would all like paper packets.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director — The Public Works Director was absent. City Manager
Ostrander noted that the public comment period for the Bluff Erosion Project had
closed and provided an update on future milestone dates.
b. Commission Chair — Chair C. Hutchison noted that she appreciated the
information on the Bluff Erosion Project and is looking forward to seeing a map of
the Harbor.
C. City Council Liaison — G. Pettey noted that it is good to have projected
milestones for the Bluff Erosion Project.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 9, 2017
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commissioner Dunn asked about Tideland Leases. The City Manager said the City will provide
a list of Tideland leases and relevant Upland leases to the Commission.
Commissioner Peters welcomed Commissioner Crandall and noted the Commission exists to
serve the City.
Commissioner Crandall asked about private property on the river.
Commissioner DuPerron welcomed Commissioner Crandall.
Chair Hutchison welcomed Commissioners Crandall and Dunn.
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10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Council Member Glendening suggested looking at previous Harbor Commission Packets to help
define responsibilities of the Harbor Commission.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Tawni Eubank, Administrative Assistant
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