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Seward City Council Meeting Action Agenda

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

The following Item for Reconsideration was approved:

Ordinance 2008-011, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 9.15, Health And Safety, Adopting The 2006 Edition Of The International Fire Code (IFC), Including Revisions.

The following ordinance was introduced and set for a public hearing on June 9, 2008:

Non-Code Ordinance 2008-015, Appropriating Funds To Make Expenditures Which Could Influence The Outcome Of An Election Concerning A Ballot Proposition Addressing A Biennial Budget In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,500.

The following resolutions were approved:

Resolution 2008-044, Authorizing Payment To The Alaska Railroad In The Amount Of $11,633.00 As Lease For A Portion Of The Transmission Line From ARRC Mile Post 23 To 23.75.

Resolution 2008-045, Authorizing The City Manager To Pay A Deposit To Valley Power Systems, Inc. Toward The Purchase Of One (1) Rebuilt EMD Generator Set, Rated At 2865KWE, For An Amount Not To Exceed $112,500.00.

Resolution 2008-46, Authorizing The City Manager To Pursue Environmental Permits For The North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project, In Accordance With The Alignment Contained On The Attached Map And To Negotiate The Acquisition Of Easements, Rights-Of-Way, And/Or Property Necessary For The Project.

Resolution 2008-047, Authorizing Change Order #7 To The Contract With WM. J. Nelson And Associates For Engineering And Consulting Services On The Japanese Creek Levee For An Amount Not To Exceed $35,241, And Appropriating Funds.

Resolution 2008-048, Authorizing The City Manager To Make The Following Personnel Adjustments: Reclassify The Planning Executive Assistant From A Range (12-14) To A Range (17-19) And Change The Title To Associate Planner; Eliminate The Engineering Executive Assistant (Range 13-15) And Establish A New Position Titled Contract Administrator (Range 18-20); And Establish A New Position Titled Building And Community Development Administrative Assistant (Range 8-10)

The April 28, 2008, and May 12, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and the May 8, 2008 Special City Council Meeting Minutes were amended and approved.

John French and Jolund Luther were re-appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission with terms to expire 5/2011.

SEWARD CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following items of business at its regular meeting of June 9, 2008.

Essential terms and conditions of leases and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the city clerk office.

The public hearing will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Seward, c/o City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to clerk@cityofseward.net

Port and Commerce Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers

SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS

A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino

KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith

Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Director
Administrative Report- Bob Hicks
Harbormaster Report- Kari Anderson

NEW BUSINESS

A. South Harbor Uplands Discussion

B. Set a Work Session to “Revise the SMIC Upland Boat Work Policy”

*C. May 7, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes

SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The City Council is seeking applications from city residents interested in serving on the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. There are two seats available.

Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Completed application forms and conflict of interest statements must be filed with the Clerk.

Notice of Vacancy on the

Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is seeking applications from city residents interested in serving on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.

The Borough Planning Commission is made up of eleven members appointed by the borough mayor. There is one representative from each incorporated city within the borough (Homer, Kenai, Seldovia, Seward, and Soldotna), with the remaining seats filled on an apportionment basis to represent the unincorporated areas of the borough. Each city representative to the borough planning commission is appointed by the borough mayor based on a list of recommendations submitted by City Council.

Members of the borough planning commission must be qualified voters of the borough who are property owners. The borough planning commission meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Completed application forms and conflict of interest statements must be filed.

Public Notice

Tahitian Princess Plaque Exchange and Tour

Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Port and Commerce Advisory Board are invited to attend a tour and plaque exchange for the port of call of the Tahitian Princess on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cruise Ship Terminal.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

City Council Work Session

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Topic: January, February, and March Financials and the Sales Tax Cap

City Council Chambers

Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Upstairs Conference Room

Topic: Title 15

~~Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting~~

~~Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.~~

~~Council Chambers~~

CANCELLED

Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Seward City Council Regular Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Please note: NEW time for council meetings!!

Begins at 7:00 sharp (not 7:30 anymore)

Interested in receiving a copy of this Seward City Calendar via e-mail? Contact the City Clerk at clerk@cityofseward.net or call 224-4045. You can also visit the News section of the city website at www.cityofseward.net.

Purchase Order 100776-00 – Publish on May 29, 2008