Harbor Commission

Manistee Harbor Commission Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. – Council Chambers 70 Maple Street, Manistee MI 49660 ____________________________________________________________________ Call to Order Approval of Agenda Public Comments on Agenda Items (5-minute limit) Approval of Minutes • Minutes of January 21, 2020 Unfinished Business • Marina Dock Replacement Update • No Wake Signs Update • Shoreline Stabilization Project Update Reports • Harbormaster – Marina Operations • City Manager – Boat Launch Revenue (provided at meeting) New Business • Other Public Comment (5-minute limit) Comments by Harbor Commissioners Adjourn Strategic Plan Action Items: • 1.1.1 Ordinance Review • 4.1.2 Change of Focus • 1.1.2 Recruitment • 4.1.3 Early & Late Season • 2.1.1 Skid Piers • 5.1.1 Around the Lake Discussions • 2.1.2 Docks • 5.1.2 Sister Marina • 2.1.3 Boat Launches • 5.1.3 Reach Out to Key Stakeholders • 3.1.1 Loss Revenue • 6.1.1 Update Website Info • 3.1.2 Revenue Sources • 6.1.2 Marina Relationships / DDA • 3.1.3 Expenses • 6.1.3 Update Info in Visitors Guide • 4.1.1 Transient Users Needs  HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2020 A meeting of the Manistee Harbor Commission was called to order by the Chair on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee MI 49660. Roll Call Present Excused Absence Unexcused Absence Commissioner Fritz Boehm Commissioner Ty Cook Commissioner Tim Kozal Commissioner Tom Swedenborg Commissioner Alex Zaccanelli Commissioner Tracey Lindeman Commissioner - Vacancy --- --- --- City Manager Thad Taylor OTHERS PRESENT Rob Carson – County Planner PUBLIC HEARING Chair Swedenborg opened the Public Hearing at 1:01 p.m. Thad Taylor introduced Rob Carson, County Planner, to the Commission. Tim Kozal explained the process for approving the Harbor Recreation Plan, which includes the public hearing. There being no additional comments from the public, Chair Swedenborg closed the Public Hearing at 1:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Ty Cook second by Alex Zaccanelli, to approve the agenda as submitted. Voice vote - motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS • None ELECTION OF OFFICERS As required in the bylaws, the election of officers shall occur at the first meeting of each calendar year and officers shall take office upon selection and shall hold office for a term of one year. For the position of Chair: Alex Zaccanelli nominated Tom Swedenborg; nomination supported by Tracey Lindeman. There being no further nominations, all voted in favor of Tom Swedenborg as Chair. Harbor Commission Minutes – January 21, 2020 Page 1 For the position of Vice-chair: Ty Cook nominated Fritz Boehm; nomination supported by Alex Zaccanelli. There being no further nominations, all voted in favor of Fritz Boehm as Vice-chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Tim Kozal, second by Alex Zaccanelli, to approve the minutes for the December 10, 2019 as presented. Voice vote - motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rob Carson, County Planner, introduced the Resolution of Adoption of the Harbor Recreation Plan. Responding to a question he advised that the plan addresses and meets all the State of Michigan guidelines. The Harbor Commission accepted the Resolution of Adoption with correction to the location of the meeting in paragraph seven, from the Council Chambers to the Conference Room. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 STAFF REPORTS Harbormaster. • With the Harbor Recreation Plan approval, the pieces are falling into place to apply for the grants to get the remaining docks replaced – that’s the goal. • No Wake Zone signs should arrive anytime. City staff will post. City Manager. Provided copies of 2019 Highlights booklet. • Discussed high water levels and shoreline erosion. o Council passed a resolution asking Governor Whitmer to declare the shoreline a disaster. She hasn’t made that declaration but did respond. o Governor’s office has reached out to FEMA and were informed that the State must exhaust resources before any Federal relief would be available. o MML is aware of issue and in contact with State Legislators. o February 11, 2020 Council work session shoreline erosion will be discussed. o Concern over flooding on Fifth Avenue. NEW BUSINESS • Annual Review of Bylaws - MOTION by Alex Zaccanelli, second by Tim Kozal to accept the bylaws with the change to the City logo. Voice vote – motion carried. • Annual Review of Strategic Plan – MOTION by Tracey Lindeman, second by Tim Kozal to adopt the Strategic Plan, with section 5.1.2 removed, for another 3 years with yearly reviews. Voice vote – motion carried. Harbor Commission Minutes – January 21, 2020 Page 2 • Annual Review of Member Roster – MOTION by Tim Kozal, second by Tracey Lindeman to approve the roster as presented. Voice vote – motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS • None. OTHER COMMENTS • None ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan. MOTION to adjourn by Tim Kozal, second by Alex Zaccanelli at 1:50 p.m. Draft – km Kelly McColl Recording Secretary Harbor Commission Minutes – January 21, 2020 Page 3