HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-09 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
JULY 9, 2018-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHISON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hutchison called the meeting to order at 6 :00 p .m .
a . Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hutchison 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, J. Desimone
C. Crandall
Public Works Director S. Curtin, City Clerk J . Heinz, Public
Works Assistant K. Feltman, Council Member B. Molloy
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Peters SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3 . UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Joshua Garvey spoke about industrial waterfront properties for sale not ing the marine trade and
transportation uses would be beneficial to the City of Kenai. He added there would be economic
growth for the city.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a . June 11 , 2018
It was noted that Commissioner Dunn was not present at the previous meeting .
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MOTION :
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 11 , 2018 with the
amendment to the attendance as noted; and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a . Parliamentary Procedures and Open Meetings Act Training
City Clerk Heinz provided a Committees and Commissions Informational booklet. She outlined
the proper parliamentary procedures of Robert 's Rules as adopted by City Council. Heinz also
provided Open Meetings Act training, specifically noting reasonable public notice , and that not
more than two commissioners should discuss Harbor Commission meeting items outside a
meeting .
7. REPORTS
a . Public Works Director-Curtin reported the following:
• Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response , Inc. (CISPRI ) did not sign the
contract to lease the Kenai Dock ;
• Cathodic protection would be installed at the dock this summer; and
• Dipnet fishery starts July 1 O; dumpsters and portable toilets were delivered
today;
•VIP passes were available to City Council Members and Commissioners for
Dipnet beach access use;
• There was bacteria leve l testing of the Kenai beach ; and
• No Wake signs was a topic of interest for ne xt year.
b . Commission Chair -None .
c . City Council Liaison -Council Member Molloy reported on the July 5 Council
Meeting actions, as provided in the packet. He noted VIP passes were available at
th e City Manager's Office and he thanked City Clerk Heinz for the information
provided .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -August 6, 2018
Vice Chair DuPerron noted he would not be in attendance to the next meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Desimone noted the Open Meetings Act was new information to her and she would
compile her questions to address later.
Commissioner DuPerron requested discussion for No Wake signs be put on the August and
September Harbor Commission meeting agendas .
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10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None .
11. INFORMATION ITEMS-
a. Sub-Committee Meeting Summary of June 12, 2018
The procedures on the Roles and Responsibilities were discussed .
b. Kena i Waterfront Industrial Properties for Sale
It was noted the properties would be good for econom ic development and further development
on the Kenai harbor. It was re commended to move this item to the August meeting agenda as a
discussion item . It was suggested to invite someone from the Finance Department and the City
Planner to the nex t meeting to discuss the latest appraisal.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p .m.
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