Ketchikan public meetings in 2021

Community Calendar

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board will discuss future port operations and a derelict vessel action plan. The board will also revisit the requirement for insurance or salvage fees in the harbors.

• Discussion of future port operations
• Review of insurance or salvage fee requirements
• Derelict Vessel Action Plan discussion
• 2022 Cruise Ship Call Calendar review

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board discussed requiring vessel insurance or a salvage fee for harbor users, hearing from a harbor user and staff. No decision was made; instead, the board directed staff to gather more information on other harbors' programs, local history, and cost projections. The board also re-elected Eric Lunde as Chairman and Andrew Mulder as Vice Chairman, and deferred two agenda items to the next meeting.

• Directed staff to gather information on other harbors' insurance programs and rates, local history, and cost/revenue projections for a potential insurance requirement
• Re-elected Eric Lunde as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Andrew Mulder as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred 'Future Port Operations' to next meeting
• Deferred 'Derelict Vessel Action Plan' to next meeting

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board is meeting to discuss future port operations, a derelict vessel action plan, Ward Cove shuttle bus operations, and draft 2022 budgets for both the port and harbors, including operations and capital improvement projects. The board will also hear public comments and receive a director's report.

• Future Port Operations discussion
• Derelict Vessel Action Plan
• Ward Cove Shuttle Bus Operations
• 2022 Draft Port Budget (Operations and CIP)
• 2022 Draft Harbors Budget (Operations and CIP)

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board met and approved the June 8, 2021 minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; discussions covered future port operations, sinking vessel procedures, Mountain Point boat launch conditions, and derelict vessels. The board agreed to have members reach out to the USCG and borough about derelict vessels and report back.

• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed busing fees from Ward Cove Group; no fee set for 2021 or 2022
• Discussed sinking vessel procedures; no action taken
• Discussed Mountain Point fish cleaning float; noted recent stabilization and pressure washing
• Agreed to have R. Collins contact USCG and Director Hilson contact borough about derelict vessels; report at next meeting
• Adjourned at 8:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board is meeting to discuss future port operations, standard operating procedures for sinking vessels and cost recovery, the condition of the Mountain Point Boat Launch and fish cleaning float, and derelict vessels outside the harbor system. The board will also hear public comments and receive a director's report.

• Discussion on standard operating procedures for sinking vessels and cost recovery options
• Discussion on vessel insurance requirements
• Discussion on Mountain Point Boat Launch and Fish Cleaning Float condition
• Discussion and direction on derelict vessels outside the harbor system

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board meets to handle board membership changes (applications, reinstatements, and a resignation) and to discuss port operations, procedures for sinking vessels and cost recovery, the condition of the Mountain Point boat launch and fish cleaning float, and derelict vessels outside the harbor system.

• Board member applications from Hemme and Collins; reinstatements for Mulder and Lunde; resignation of Walker
• Discussion on standard operating procedures for sinking vessels and options for recovering costs, plus vessel insurance requirements
• Discussion on the condition of the Mountain Point Boat Launch and Fish Cleaning Float
• Discussion and direction on derelict vessels outside the harbor system

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board meeting was largely informational. Council Member Flora reported that the City Council held an executive session on June 2 about a CLIA Alaska presentation, but could not share details. Vice Chairman Bray noted the City Council voted unanimously on June 3 to get a cost estimate for restoring the MV Harry Newell and formed a committee. The board directed staff to research fitting a portable water pump to a Port and Harbors vessel for fire protection. No new business or formal board decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research fitting portable water pump to Port and Harbors vessel for fire protection
• Adjourned at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board is meeting to discuss future port operations and the Harry Newell surplus. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, along with reports from the Port & Harbor Director.

• Discussion on future port operations led by Chairman Lunde
• Discussion on Harry Newell surplus led by Vice Chairman Bray
• Port & Harbor Director's report

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board tabled a discussion on future port operations until after the City Council meets, and added an agenda item to address procedures for dealing with sinking vessels after complaints about a $15,000 bill for raising the FV Rainier. The board also discussed the potential surplus of the firefighting vessel Harry Newell and heard that the drive-down dock crane needs a $33,000 safety system replacement, which will be presented to the City Council on May 20th.

• Accepted April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled future port operations discussion until next meeting
• Added agenda item on sinking vessel procedures and cost recovery
• Directed staff to set up meeting with FV Rainier owner David Meyer

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a discussion on future port operations led by Chairman Lunde, along with the Port & Harbor Director's report.

• Discussion of future port operations
• Port & Harbor Director's report
• Approval of minutes
• Persons to be heard

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board approved the March 9, 2021 minutes unanimously. The board discussed future port operations, including four sliding-scale questions on cruise passenger growth, revenue, and investment, to be addressed at the May 11 meeting. It requested that a skiff float project be added to the 2022 Capital Improvement Project list, and discussed parking enforcement and pet waste issues. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested skiff float project be placed on 2022 Capital Improvement Project list
• Requested more pet waste bag dispensers, especially in Thomas Basin
• Requested signage noting fines for not picking up pet waste
• Requested May 11 meeting address four port operations talking points with online poll

Community Calendar

The Ketchikan Port & Harbors Advisory Board is meeting to discuss port operations, financial updates, and various harbor-related issues. Items include a financial update on the Port Enterprise Fund, skiff float installation, parking enforcement, and pet waste management.

• Future Port Operations discussion
• Financial Update on the Port Enterprise Fund
• Skiff Float Installation
• Parking Enforcement in harbor-adjacent parking lots
• Pet waste volume on the Port and in harbors

The Port & Harbors Advisory Board unanimously recommended against splitting the Port and Harbors Director position into two positions, authorizing Council Member Flora to advise the City Manager's Office accordingly. The board also discussed financial implications, including a potential $700,000 cost increase for harbors if cost sharing ends and the port enterprise fund being dissolved by end of 2021. No other formal decisions were made; a proposed meeting time change to 6:00 p.m. was discussed but not moved.

• Recommended against splitting Port and Harbors Director position (unanimous)
• Authorized Council Member Flora to advise City Manager's Office of recommendation
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:47 p.m. (unanimous)