HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-10 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
DECEMBER 10, 2018-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BOB PETERS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Peters called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p .m.
a . Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Peters 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.
MOTION:
B . Peters, G. Greenberg, C. Crandall , M. Dunn , Vice-Chair
N. DuPerron (telephonic)
Chair C. Hutchison, J ,. Desimon_e
Public Works Director S . Curtin, Public Works Assistant K.
Feltman, Council Member R. Peterkin
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to appoint Commissioner Peters as President Pro Tempore for
this meeting and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO ORDERED .
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS-(10 minutes) None scheduled .
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Jim Glendening introduced Council Member Robert Peterkin as the new Harbor
Commission Council Liaison. Mr. Glendening further commented in support of having less Harbor
Commission meetings, as re commended by the Harbor Commission Sub-Committee.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. November 13, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 13 , 2018 ; and
Commissioner DuPerron SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED .
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Finalize Title 11 Code Revisions
Two items of the code revisions were clarified and the Public Works Director noted the finalized
version of Title 11 would be available at the next Commission Meeting for review and
recommendation of approval to City Council.
b. Discussion -Kenai Municipal Code Amendments for Wake Signage , Safety
Signage and Navigational Buoys
The Commission provided input on potential locations of buoys at the mouth of the Kenai River
and by the first cannery. Suggestions included No Wake signs during the Dipnet Season , a speed
limit sign and horsepower ratings sign . It was suggested to focus on enhancing safety awareness
where individuals embark and disembark boats.
The Public Works Director summarized Commission recommendations as follows : Post a No
Wake sign/buoy at the City Dock, and a slow or minimum wake signage buoy on the corner by
Inlet Salmon as well as above it. It was suggested to remove the signage by Inlet Salmon after
Dipnet Season.
c. Discussion -Harbor Commission Meeting Schedule Adjustment
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to recommend to City Council for eight (8) Harbor Commission
meetings a year and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to recommend Harbor Commission meetings not be held in
January, July, October and December; Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections , SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED: There being no objections , SO ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS -None.
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7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director-S . Curtin reported the City Dock was inspected after the
recent earthquake and the three-year-old earthquake damage had increased on the
concrete and pilings; while the cranes were undamaged. He further reported the
City Dock was closed off and that Eagle Rock had significant damage.
b. Commission Chair -B. Peters wished everyone Happy Holidays.
c. City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on December 5 City Council Meeting
actions.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-January 7 , 2019
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Dunn thanked the Council Liaison for his report.
Commissioner Crandall inquired about the Dipnet Report. It was noted it was just released in the
December City Council packet.
Commissioner Greenberg had questions regarding fish tax and collection.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Jim Glendening suggested including the 2018 Dipnet Report and Bluff Eros ion
Stabilization Report in the next Harbor Commission packet. He noted there was a PowerPoint
presentation on the City of Kena i website about the Bluff Erosion Bank Stabilization Program that
would be beneficial to the Commission . He further suggested including fish tax information as a
Harbor Commission information item.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS -None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m .
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