LEASE COMMITTEE                                                                                                            UNAPPROVED

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

JULY 15, 2009                                                                                                                                     

 

Session 09-06 a Special Meeting of the Lease Committee was called to order on July 15, 2009 at 3:05 pm by Chair Shelly Erickson at the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

PRESENT:          SHELLY ERICKSON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

                        PHILIP ALDERFER, PUBLIC AT LARGE

                        BRYAN HAWKINS, PORT & HARBOR DIRECTOR

                        RICK ABBOUD, CITY PLANNER

                        REGINA HARVILLE, FINANCE DIRECTOR

 

ABSENT:           JOHN VELSKO, PORT & HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION (EXCUSED)

 

STAFF:              CITY MANAGER WREDE

                        PORT & HARBOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR MARTIN

                        DEPUTY CITY CLERK KRAUSE

                       

Approval of the Agenda

 

HAWKINS/HARVILLE – MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.

 

There was no discussion

 

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Public Comments Regarding Items on the Agenda

 

There were no comments.

 

Pending Business

 

A.         Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) Lease Proposal Status                                                                                   a.            Minutes from Port & Harbor Advisory Commission dated May 27, 2009        

            b.         Letter to SVT regarding concerns dated June 10, 2009                              

            c.          Response from SVT dated June 22, 2009

 

HAWKINS/HARVILLE – MOVED TO OPEN THIS FOR DISCUSSION.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Committee Member Hawkins opened the floor for any questions.

 

Committee Member Alderfer requested clarification if a recommendation was rend today from the Committee if this item would be placed on the City Council’s agenda for the July 27, 2009 meeting.

 

Committee Member Hawkins responded in the affirmative.

 

Committee Member Alderfer recused himself from the discussion. It was determined at the last meeting he had a perceived conflict of interest.

 

Chair Erickson requested information on the following:

1.         The ramp design and what was discussed. Committee Member Hawkins explained the access issues to JJ float. This would give additional access and improve access. The Port & Harbor Advisory Commission did not have any issues with the design.

2.         The shelter is a temporary shelter to be used as a dropping off point for passengers. It was determined that overslope would not be used due to limited financial ability of SVT and no existing code in effect at this time for overslope development.

3.         They addressed concerns regarding the ramp width stating there will be no vehicle traffic only foot traffic.

4.         Drawings submitted of ramp at a profile of 5 as requested. It appears there will be adequate passage for smaller vessels.

 

These documents have been submitted to the Director of Public Works, Carey Meyer.

 

It was noted that all ramps have issues at extreme low tides and all high tides. There is an established limit of 25 feet or shorter vessels. It is all transient parking in the area of highest concern.

 

The Port and Harbor Advisory Commission have recommended approval at their last meeting. There has been constant back and forth dialogue between the City and SVT. The $0.50 price for square foot will be negotiated that is not a done deal.

 

HAWKINS/ABBOUD - MOVED TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELDOVIA VILLAGE TRIBE FOR LOT 21 AND TO WORK TO SECURE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PROPOSED RAMP ACCESS AND LOADING PIER AT JJ FLOAT AS THESE WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME CITY OWNED PROPERTY.

 

There was no further discussion.

 

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.  

 

NEW BusinesS

 

A.         Homer Enterprises, LLC Sublease Request                                                           

 

HAWKINS/HARVILLE – MOVED TO DISCUSS.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

There was a brief discussion on the exact business description. Committee Member Abboud did a visual on the site and was assured that the “processing of the fish” was only in the context of a drop off point for shipping and or overnight services.

 

 

ALDERFER/HARVILLE - MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A SUBLEASE TO THE EXISTING LEASE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS.

 

There was no further discussion.

 

VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

Comments from the AUDIENCE

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF

 

None.

 

Comments from the coUNCILMEMBER (If one is appointed.)

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR

 

Chair Erickson commented it was the quickest meeting she has been in.

 

comments of the committee

 

Committee Member Alderfer confirmed the next meeting date as September 9, 2009. He briefly informed Chair Erickson the decision on the Lease Policy reviews from the Economic Development Advisory Commission.

 

Committee Member Hawkins confirmed that the El Pescador Lease will wait until the next regular meeting.

 

adjournment

 

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Erickson adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m.  The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

 

                                                                       

 Renee Krause, Deputy City Clerk I

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