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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-04tlree•"f:J~~ KENAl,AWKA "V/ Sponsored by: Mayor Gabriel, Vice Mayor Navarre Council Members Molloy, Glendening, Pettey, Knackstedt , Peterkin CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2019 • 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT RUFFNER TO THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES. WHEREAS, Robert Ruffner was appointed to the Alaska Board of Fisheries in 2015 with a term expiration of June 30, 2019 ; and, WHEREAS, commercial fisheries, sport fisheries, personal use fisheries , subsistence fisheries and shore-based fish processing facilities take place and/or are located within the City of Kenai 's Municipal boundaries; and, WHEREAS, it is v itally important that members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries manage fishery resources and habitat for the benefit of all Alaskans both present and future ; and , WHEREAS, the reappointment of Mr. Ruffner would provide diversity of interest and points of view in the board of fisheries membership ; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner, during his tenure as the Executive Director of the Kena i Watershed Forum , demonstrated exemplary leadership in bu ilding consensus among widely diverse user groups ; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner's training as a scientist and statistician provide the basis for sound decision-making based on scientific analysis ; and , WHEREAS, Mr. Ruffner has been recognized by, and received awards from, the Coastal America Partnership and the United States Fish & Wildlife Service for his efforts and leadership in fish habitat restoration and protection ; and, WHEREAS , the City of Kenai has worked closely with Mr. Ruffner and the Kenai Watershed Forum over the past twenty-one years , finding him to be unbiased, possessing keen analytical sk ills , and committed to sound scientific based decision-making, which will well serve the State of Alaska and its citizens . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA: Section 1. That the Council of the C ity of Kenai respectfully asks Governor Dunleavy to reappo int Robert Ruffner to the Alaska Board of Fisheries . Section 2 . That a copy of this resolution shall be mailed to Governor Dunleavy . Section 3. That this resolution ta kes effect immediately upon adoption . Resolution No. 2019-04 Page 2 of 2 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 161h day of January, 2019 . BR'iAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR ROBERT PETERKIN II , COUNCIL 'fltfl'~ «1/th a Pa.rt, Ct'tj «1/th a Fu.t~e" 210 FidalgoAve, Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014 www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Kenai City Council Mayor Gabriel January 7, 2019 Resolution No. 2019-04-Endorsing Robert Ruffner's Reappointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Robert Ruffner was appointed to the Alaska Board of Fisheries in 2015 and his term expires on June 30, 2019 . Pursuant to AS 16.05.221(d), the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy that will arise on the board due to expiration of the term of a member of the board and submit the name of the person to the legislature for confirmation. Because of his expertise and demonstrated leadership with the Kenai Watershed Forum, Mr. Ruffner is an asset to the State of Alaska and the Alaska Board of Fisheries. His reappointment would continue to provide diversity of interest and points of view in the membership of the Board of Fisheries. Your consideration is appreciated.