HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-12 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 12, 2012
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR PRO TEMPORE BARRY ELDRIDGE, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Pro Tempore Eldridge called the meeting to order at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: B. Eldridge, W. Nelson, V. Askin, R. Peters
Commissioners absent: P. Morin (excused), T. Thompson (excused),
B. Osborn
Staff /Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council
Member R. Molloy
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Eldridge requested the addition of draft Resolution No. 2012 - ** to the agenda.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Commissioner
Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Nelson MOVED to nominate Phil Morin as Chair. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nelson MOVED to nominate Bill Osborn as Vice Chair There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 10, 2011
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 10, 2011
and Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7 -a. Discussion -- Senior Discounts at the Boat Launch Ramp
City Manager Koch provided a copy of a draft resolution to include a senior discount
for boat launch and parking fees at the City Dock.
Council Member Gabriel spoke in support of the resolution.
MOTION:
Commissioner Askin MOVED to recommend approval of the resolution to Council after
amending the dates in the fee schedule. Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
7 -b. Discussion -- Status Report on the Meeks Crossing Bridge
Public Works Director Wedemeyer gave a status report on the Meeks Crossing Bridge.
Mayor Porter reported she wanted to invite the Meeks family to attend the rededication
of the bridge this coming summer.
Koch reported the Youth Restoration Corp worked on the trail last summer and noted
Kelly Wolf was instrumental in obtaining the bridge.
7 -c. Discussion -- In -state Gas Line with Terminus to Nikiski
Eldridge suggested the Commission express support of the In -state Gas Line Tei minus
being in Nikiski. General discussion followed.
Eldridge requested the issue be on future agendas.
7 -d. Discussion /Recommendation -- Assignment of Lease from Salamatof
Seafoods, Inc. to Salamatof Fisheries, LLC
Koch reported the lease was assignable and requested the Commission recommend
this action to Council.
MOTION:
Commissioner Nelson MOVED to recommend Council approve the assignment of lease
and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8 -a. Director -- Wedemeyer reported on the Copper River Seafoods lease,
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dock repair, fee shack, jersey barriers and traffic delineator purchases.
8 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Molloy reported on the Visitors
Center /Chamber merger, Tree obstruction removal at the airport, upcoming budget
work sessions and the volunteer appreciation dinner on April 20, 2012.
ITEM 9: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
9 -a. April 9, 2012
Commissioner Peters requested an excused absence for the April 9, 2012 meeting.
ITEM 10: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
Commissioner Eldridge welcomed Council Member Molloy as the new liaison to the
Commission.
ITEM 11: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 12: INFORMATION
12 -a. Imagine Kenai 2030 -- Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update
ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Nelson 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
approximately 8:30 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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