PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 13, 2010
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Wells seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 2010 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Tuck Wilson, owner of hangar #15, was present to relay the desire of those hangar owners whose leases expire in 2015 to extend the leases. He had previously sent to the port information on how a similar extension was accomplished at Hillsboro OR. Wilson noted that the process can be elaborate, but an appraisal or the general condition of the hangars, comparison with rates at applicable airports, cap rate desired by the port, etc. Because the hangars immediately gain in value if the leases were to be extended, the port could realize additional income if the process were concluded in a timely fashion. Chair Thurman thanked Wilson for his thoughts, and noted that the port was definitely interested in moving forward with the process, and that a plan and process should be developed by the next meeting.
Chris Durris, Kenmore Air chief pilot, was present to inquire about the progress toward an additional GPS approach, and that Kenmore was especially interested in having such an approach be useable at night. Kenmore had previously composed a letter supporting the port’s efforts at such an approach to RW16.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
a. GPS Update
Mike Adams had forwarded information and a proposal from himself and Matt King to design a GPS approach and departure for RW16. Eimers noted that the submission was a time and materials approach, and that it was important to have the FAA on board with the knowledge of what the port was attempting to accomplish from the start. All the commissioners wholeheartedly approved of the concept and the need for the approach/departure and need for nighttime use.
After further discussion, Thurman moved, Wells seconded pursuing the Community Air Service Enhancement Initiative for increased safety and usability at KORS, with nighttime standards, and minimums of 300’ and 1 mile, and to include a departure procedure. During discussion, Thurman moved, Hopkins seconded amending the motion for minimums of under 500’ and 2 miles, and the amendment was unanimously carried. The vote on the motion as amended was unanimously carried.
Thurman asked commissioner Wells to join him in working on this project.
2. Through-the-Fence Matter---update
Thurman asked to have the e-mail from Karen Miles, FAA dated 4/30/10 appended to the minutes of the meeting. He noted that he was dismayed at the response, stating that he felt the port had complied with the request made at the meeting in Seattle of developing a plan and implementing it. A mechanism to get to market rate was included in the tariff, and a fee structure was enacted. Thurman added that the port was now faced with the same choice, with no guidance from the FAA. Eimers echoed Thurman’s comments.
Executive Session
Chair Thurman called for an Executive Session at 7:50P.M., pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, do deal with two real estate matters, for a time not to exceed 10 minutes.
3. Griot Matter---update/discussion
Chair Thurman asked commissioners Hopkins and Wells to work as a subcommittee to approach Dick Griot, with Port Counsel Hancock, to discuss the procedures and responsibilities of both parties in the Griot-proposed swap of properties, and to have Port Counsel prepare a document which would move the process forward. This meeting would facilitate inputs from all parties, and have an accepted plan for progress. Eimers noted that the FAA would also have to buy into the proposal, and could then have say about possible disposal of a portion of the received property. Thurman noted that progress on this project needed to be reported out at the next meeting.
New Business
None
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)Karen Miles, FAA, e-mail 4/30; 2)WPPA: e-mail 5/6 re legislature ; 3)Port of Bremerton: letter re 2010; 4)SJCCDP: e-mail re Gerard appeal.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Green Notes d. ESWD Emergency
b. The Truck e. Phytoplankton Study
c. Keeping Ahead of Repairs
2. Gerard Matter
3. TTF Matter
4. North Outfall Update
5. Griot Matter
The treasurer’s report and receipts through April were received and noted.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Eimers moved, Wells seconded approval of the April 2010 payroll in the amount of $4,370.10, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the April 2010 general fund vouchers in the amount of $6,875.47, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. June 10, 2010 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25P.M.
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Steve Hopkins, Commissioner and Secretary
Prepared by
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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager