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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-03 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA March 3, 1997 K enai City' Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrig I · e 1 1 Se 1 1 ag sm ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 10, 1997' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Bill Nelson- ASTF OLD BUSINESS a. Kornelis memo to Rick Ross dated 2/11/97 b. Kornelis memo and Dock Leases for review NEW BUSINESS INFORMATION COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas ADJOURNMENT Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** March 3, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Will Jahrig 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Will Jahrig, Barry Eldridge, Mike McCune, Jeannie Munn, Tom Thompson, Ray McCubbins, George Spracher Members Absem: None Also Present: Keith Komelis, Paul Dale, Wayne Freeden, Steve Attleson, Bill Nelson, Rachel Clark, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Jahrig asked that Steve Attleson be added to the agenda to discuss Kenai River Fuel Disposal Contingency Plan. Commissioner McCune asked that the City Dock Land Lease be discussed under Old Business. Commissioner Munn MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. McCubbins SECONDED the motion. Motion approved. Commissioner 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Munn MOVED to approve the minutes as written. SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as written. Commissioner Spracher 4. ~PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Ao Bill Nelson - ASTF - Bill Nelson passed out the application and reported that it is a pre-proposal for the culverts to prevent erosion along the bluffs. He asked for direction from the Commission on whether they want to cost share, try to obtain funds from another source or whether to submit the proposal for the full amount. Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 1 Be Komelis stated that Council didn't show any likelihood of wanting to supply any money for the project. Commissioner Eldridge asked if there had been any indication of an amount from ASTF. Nelson responded that he got the impression that ASTF was looking at around $250,000 but usually expects cost sharing. He stated that the proposal has been written for $500,000 and felt.the project has application possibilities all over Alaska. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend to Council to continue with the application to ASTF for the full amount of $500,000 to control bluff erosion at the mouth of the Kenai River. Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion. Motion approved. Steve Attleson- Kenai River Fuel Spill Comingency Plan - Attleson stated that there' is no fuel response plan in effect for operations that dispense fuel on the river. He proposed a mini-CISPRI system and gave a briefing of his background. He stated that the Coast Guard likes to see an incidem command person in charge. He stated that the sole responsibility is on the person who actually spilled and if it is not done properly it can be taken over by the Coast Guard and DEC and billed back to the responsible party if necessary. He stated that if a spill happens and it is offshore it needs to be contained to prevem spreading and limit wildlife impact. He stated that there will be the public to address and legal issues to deal with. Then the area needs to be decomaminated and disposal of the recovered product. He reported that with all the processors and the city dispensing fuel and asked if he should put together a proposal for the city. Commissioner McCune stated that he would be interested. Commissioner Jahrig asked what the cost would be approximately. Attleson stated that he was suggesting a dedicated vessel with equipmem on board and ready to respond and another vessel for the recovery effort. He suggested an annual fee to the eight parties involved in dispensing fuel. He projected $200,000 in equipmem on a five-year proposal, divided between the parties participating. Commissioner Munn asked about a building to house the equipment. Attleson responded in the summer a 50' Conex building and vessel near the docks would be sufficiem. He stated it would need to be fenced for security. Commissioner McCune asked about personnel. Attleson responded that there would be three people on call with Hazwoper training. He felt that key personnel should have drills in the summer and current Hazwoper training also. Commissioner Eldridge asked Kornelis if any city employees were Hazwoper trained. Komelis responded that a few were, but he wasn't sure if they are currem. Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 2 Attleson suggested that everyone go together as a consortium. Commissioner Jahrig asked if there could be a response from CISPRI on whether they would respond if there was a spill in the river. He stated that if everyone participated, he estimated $25-30,000 expense the first year and about $5,000 each year thereafter. He also felt the costs could be split up over a couple of years. Commissioner Jahrig asked if there was a plan written up. Wayne Freeden stated that there was a small plan in place. Commissioner Eldridge asked who would do the Hazwoper training. Attleson responded that they would have to send their people out, probably to MAPTS. Commissioner Jahrig asked if CISPRI would respond. Commissioner Eldridge stated that they would respond for a fee. Commissioner Jahrig asked Komelis to check with CISPRI and find out what their costs would be. Attleson asked if he should pursue putting 'together a proposal or let it drop. Commissioner Eldridge suggested that due to the current budget constraints, to write a proposal with all eight parties involved. Attleson responded that he could put together several different scenarios. Commissioner Jahrig stated that the only way he could see that the city could cover the costs would be to tack on an additional cost to the fuel. Attleson asked the Commission to give him a direction to go and stated he would put together a plan for everyone to look at by the next meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS Kornelis Memo - Kornelis went over the changes in the dock lease proposed by the city's attorney. He stated that the pre-bid conference will be set for April 3 and the bid opening will be on April 9th. Land Lease - Komelis stated that his thoughts were to wait to see how the bids mm out. felt they could also bid it like the other leases. He Paul Dale asked if the Commission decided if it would be handled by a lease. Commissioner Jahrig stated that they were waiting for a response back from the City Attorney. Komelis stated he would get a response from the City Attorney in writing and present it at the next meeting. Commissioner McCune asked if fees for off-loading could be discussed at the next meeting. Kornelis stated that could be done very quickly. Paul Dale stated he got a letter from the city of Homer. The way they handle their docks is Harbor Commission March 4, 1997 Page 3 the sheds lease for $10,000 and the crane remal is $50 per hour. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. INFORMATION Komelis stated that the stairs and grating are in and waiting for signage. ge COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Komelis reported that Councilman Bookey was out of town and was unable to attend the meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for April 7. Commissioner Munn MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8'50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debby J. 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