PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
April 24, 2008
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2008 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
No report
2. ASI Lease: Status
The airport manager’s report contained the particulars of the proposed times for arbitration, and after discussion Chair Eimers was available any of the proposed dates, with Commissioner Hopkins available on the morning of May 6, and Commissioner McCoy available the afternoon of the 7th. The airport manager will communicate these times to Port Counsel Hancock, and additionally check on any additional information needed by Hancock and with FH Executive Director O’Connor re possible terms of the ASI lease there.
3. Helipad Renovation: Status
As noted in the airport manager’s report, construction will begin April 30. Whidbey Island NAS, Airlift NW, the Coast Guard and the FAA have been/will be notified of the closure and alternative arrangements.
4. 50th Anniversary Plans: Update
Discussion centered around the upcoming BBQ, with menu items and grills leading the way. Various commissioners have volunteered to provide food and beverage items, with arrangements for seating and inclement weather also discussed.
Audrey Wells will provide a visual history of the port in time for the event, and the commissioners discussed take-away items for the guests.
5. Personnel Manual Update: Meeting Time
Commissioners McCoy and Hopkins will meet with the airport manager at 8:30am on April 29th.
New Business
None
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)GVA Kidder Matthews; offering of Seaview Airpark; 2)Enduris: memo re board of directors election; 3)Diana Hancock: phone message 4/23 re ASI arbitration.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Mowing Anon
b. Parking Repercussions
c. Geese Begorra
d. Wildlife Day
2. Helipad
3. 50th Anniversary Notes
4. Resolution Re Budget Adjustment
5. ASI Negotiation
All items were informational in nature or had been discussed previously during the meeting.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded payment of April capital projects voucher in the amount of $2,135.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
Because a quorum would not be present for the next regularly-scheduled meeting, the commissioners agreed by consensus to cancel the May 8, 2008 regular meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 22, 2008 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40P.M.
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Ulanah McCoy, Commissioner and Secretary
Prepared by
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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager