HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-09 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 2020-6:00 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, N. Berga ,
B . Bornemann
J. Desimone, C. Hutchison
Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Assistant K.
Feltman, Council Member R. Peterkin
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Bornemann
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Glendening noted that the U.S. Census deadline was April 1 and it determined funding for
Alaskans.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a . February 10, 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 10, 2020; and
Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Recommendation -Motion for Approval of Resolution No . HC20-01
The Commission briefly discussed Resolution No . HC20-01.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve Resolution No. HC20-01 ; and Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion/Recommendation -Contract to Use Cranes, Offices, and Operating
Area at the Boating Facility 2020
The Public Works Director reported no bids were received through the recent RFP process but
Whittier Seafoods would be putting forth a proposal for review .
The Commission further discussed having two fees for the Special Use Permit, Individual Single
Use and Commercial Use with fees ranging from $1,500 to $3 ,500 with stipulations around
availability. The Public Works Director suggested putting out an RFP/Bid specifically to provide
fuel at the City Dock.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director -S. Curtin reported the following :
• He provided an update regarding the cathodic protection repair and
installation from the previous earthquake damage;
• The bid for airport engineering services was awarded to HDL Engineers;
• Capital Improvement projects were presented to Council ;
• A RFP for Engineering Services five -year contract for the Water Sewer and
Waste Water Treatment Plant went out to bid today;
• Due to the increased amount of snow on the ground , the date of the dock
opening would be dependent on the weather; and
• Further discussions regarding dredging with the Army Corps of Engineers;
would provide the Commission a copy of the draft letter at the next meeting .
b. Commission Chair -M. Dunn noted interest on two main topics for the Harbor
Commission -Fuel and Dredging at the City Dock.
c. City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on the actions of the March 4 Council
Meeting .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -April 6, 2020
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Berga noted there would be an event at the Kenai City Dock, the Second-Annual
Return of the Reds on June 6. He explained the event had three parts : 1) Kick-off Commercial
Fishing Season , 2) BBQ Fund raiser for the Kenai Food Bank, and 3) To promote direct marketers.
He also provided an update on the Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting .
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Commissioner Crandall thanked Commissioner Peters for his support for residents not subsidizing
the Personal Use Fishery. He further thanked those present for their hard work .
Commissioner Bornemann expressed appreciation and support for the City 's efforts in trying to get
the State of Alaska to take some respons i bility for the Personal Use Fishery.
Chair Dunn noted interest in attend ing the nex t Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting .
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Glendening thanked the Commission for their participation and enthusiasm for the Kenai
Harbor and thanked the Public Works Director for his support and guidance. He added regarding
dredging at the dock, a resolution could be prepared for the Harbor Commission .
11 . INFORMATION ITEMS -None .
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Bornemann MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the
motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 7 :58 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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