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.
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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 :
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Jacq uelyn LaPJante
Deputy Ci ty Clerk
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