HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 4, 2019-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Dunn 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 M. Dunn , Vice-Chair C. Crandall , B. Peters, G.
Greenberg , C. Hu tchison , N. Berga
J. Desimone
Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Assistant K.
Feltman, Council Member J. Glendening
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Peters SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS-(10 minutes) None scheduled.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 16, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 16, 2019 ; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -Harbor Commission Title 11
The Commission discussed postponing this item for further review of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC)
Title 11 proposed changes .
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to postpone discussion of Harbor Title 11 to a special
Commission meeting on January 6 and Commissioner Berga SECONDED the motion . There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion -Dock and Harbor Facility Survey Results
The survey results were reviewed and the Public Works Director discussed capital improvement
projects for the dock.
c. Discussion -Monitoring and Counting Fish from City Beaches
The U.S . Fish and Game (USF&G) fish count was reviewed. It was noted USF&G Representative,
Pat Shields would be invited to attend the February 11 Commission meeting and answer
questions .
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to send a letter to USF&G on how to monitor and count fish
coming off Kenai beaches during personal use fishery; Commissioner Berga SECONDED the
motion .
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to postpone sending a letter until more details were provided
on USF&G fishing rules. Commissioner Berga SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Crandall withdrew the original motion . There were no objections.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director -S. Curtin reported the following :
• Whittier Seafoods was interested in leasing the property at the City Dock
this year; a special use permit was provided to use the cranes;
• An update was provided on the Bluff Erosion project , Dock Repair project,
and the Peninsula Avenue Bluff Erosion project; and
• The Personal Use Fishery Report was included in the upcom ing City Council
packet.
b. Commission Chair -No report.
c . City Council Liaison -J. Glendening provided an overview of the Personal Use
Fishery Report and _the actions at the October 16 Council Meeting. He added that
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budget discussions were coming up and any project ideas should be brought to
Council.
8 . NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-January 6, 2020
It was noted the special meeting in January was for the purpose of discussing KMC Title 11.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Berga commented on diversifying the City Dock.
Commissioner Hutchison inquired about the dredging at the City Dock and noted the survey results
were good.
Commissioner Greenberg commented that the survey was valuable and inquired about the deed
and commercial business use. He also thanked Commission members and Council Member
Glendening for being so supportive to the work of the Harbor Commission, noting he would not be
renewing his term.
Commissioners Crandall and Dunn thanked members and staff, and a warm farewell of
Commissioner Greenberg.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT-None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS-None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and subm itted by:
Harbor Commission Me eting
November 4, 2019
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