HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-12 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2018 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hutchinson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair C. Hutchison, Vice -Chair N. DuPerron, M. Dunn,
G. Greenberg, B. Peters, C. Crandall, J. Desimone
None.
City Manager P. Ostrander, Council Member J. Glendening
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of 5b. Wake Zones.
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. January 8, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 8, 2018; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. February 12, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 12, 2018; and
Commissioner DuPerron SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Defining Roles & Responsibilities
It was suggested to table the discussion of defining the Harbor Commission's roles and
responsibilities until September.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Commission Roles and
Responsibilities until September and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Wake Zones
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to post a No Wake Zone sign at the entrance of the river, provide
information in the dipnet brochure, add to the Dipnet app, and informational signs at the City of
Kenai boat launch and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Capital Improvement Program Priorities
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Capital Improvement Program
Priorities until the next meeting. Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
REPORTS
a. Public Works Director— City Manager Ostrander reported:
• The Board of Fisheries and the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting would be in
Kenai in 2020, something that had been of interest to have here for the last 20
years;
• The feasibility report for the Bluff Erosion Project would not meet the deadline
of April 30 due to the delay in approval for federal funding, however, the project
is supported by the congregational delegation and he was optimistic the report
would be complete by mid -summer; and
• The City Dock did not yet have a concessionaire for this year, Copper River
Seafoods would not being doing it; options forward were being discussed.
b. Commission Chair— Hutchison noted the discussion of the No Wake Zone signs
was instrumental and she looked forward to the progress and continuing
discussion on defining the Commission's roles and responsibilities.
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c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Glendening reported on the February 7
Council Meeting actions and provided an update on the plans with displaying the
renovated Kenai Fire Truck.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 9, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners expressed thanks for the discussion regarding the No Wake Zones.
Commissioner DuPerron noted the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 19.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Glendening expressed gratitude for the commissioners' time and enthusiasm.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52
p. M.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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