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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-11 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MARCH 11, 2019-6:00 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: 8. Peters, G. Greenberg, C. Crandall, M. Dunn, J. Desimone, N . Berga Chair C. Hutchison 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 . Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair Commissioner Dunn nominated Commissioner Peters as Chair but he declined. MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to appoint Commissioner Dunn as Chair; Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to appoint Commissioner Crandall as Vice-Chair; Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED . d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Greenberg 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 the new Commission member, Nate Berga . 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a . December 10, 2018 MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 10, 2018; and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED . 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a . Discussion/Recommendation -Kenai Municipal Code Amendments for Wake Signage , Safety Signage and Navigational Buoys The Public Works Director noted this item was discussed at the previous meeting and a recommendation was requested . The Commission discussed the location for signs/buoys placement, recommending two be placed at the mouth of the River. 6. NEW BUSINESS a . Discussion/Recommendation -Harbor Commission Title 11 Amendments The Publi c Works Director discussed the draft amendments as provided in the packet clarifying the specific changes. There was discussion regarding interest in matching specific airport leases wording, and the 5 mph listed as a no wake speed. Commissioners requested having the specific 5 mph removed and refer to any speed that produces a wake is prohibited. Council Member Peterkin clarified that the Commission 's role was to make a recommendation to City Council for review and final approval on any changes they want made to Title 11. 7. REPORTS a . Public Works Director -S. Curtin reported on the following : • Earthquake Dock Repairs bid was expected in May or June; • The Request for Proposal for management of the dock would be published soon and would include bidding for fuel service , cranes, and the dock; added that electronic card readers would not be purchased this year; and • Currently working on budgets and determining capital plan projects. b . Commission Chair -M. Dunn noted specific items of interest for the next agenda : • More dredging information on the City Dock; • A Questionnaire Discussion about the City Dock; and • Discussion of the Homer Dock crane. Harbor Commission Meeting Marc h 11, 2019 Page 2 of 3 c. City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on March 6 City Council Meeting actions and specifically noted a resolution and an ordinance were on the upcoming meeting agenda regarding mil rate, fish tax and oil tax. R. Peterkin also thanked Commissioner Dunn for accepting the position as Chair and Commissioner Crandall as Vice-Chair. 8. NEX T MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-April 8, 2019 Commissioner Desimone noted she would not be in attendance . 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Berga thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve on the Comm ission. All commissioners welcomed Commissioner Berga to the Harbor Commission. Commissione r Crandall thanked Council Liaison Peterkin and Council Member Glendening for thei r input and suggestions to Title 11. Commissioner Desimone thanked everyone for the hard work . Commissioner Peters expressed gratitude for the help by Administration and Council Members in attendance. Commissioner Dunn thanked Council Member Glendening for providing the 2018 Dipnet Report and the Bluff Stabilization Feasibility Report. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT Council Mem ber Jim Glendening supported the leadership on th is Commission and thanked Council Member Peterkin for his knowledge and input. He noted the 2018 Dipnet Report and Bluff Stabilization Feasibility Reports were provided for informational purposes. 11 . INFORMATION ITEMS a. Resolution No . 2018-63 Selecting an alternate allocation method for Share Fisheries Business Ta x 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p .m . Mee t ing summary prepared and submitted by : -11c~ Wv-1 &J ~ ~' Jacq uelyn LaPJante Deputy Ci ty Clerk Harbor Commission Meeting Ma rc h 11 , 201 9 Pa ge 3 of 3