PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
June 26, 2008
Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 22, 2008 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Marilyn O’Connor (Executive Director, Port of Friday Harbor) and Bill Watson (SJC Economic Development Council) were present via teleconference to brief the commissioners and enlist their support in joining the Skagit/Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization. It was noted that the preliminary steps to join the existing RTPO should be completed before the September Transportation Summit, and a draft document would be forthcoming from SJCEDC. The purpose of joining would be to gain a larger voice in Olympia, particularly in regards to movement of freight, walk-on ferry passengers, and multimodal transportation issues. It was predicted that no cost would be incurred at the outset, that SJC would underwrite minimal administrative costs, and that state monies would become available for planning.
The commissioners took all the information under advisement, and will wait for the draft document from EDC before any commitment on the part of the port is made.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
The commissioners were in receipt of letter and e-mail notifications in response to a second round of questions to congressional delegates regarding the proposed GPS approach. Thurman moved, Hopkins seconded asking the airport manager to clarify who was the port’s representative at the teleconference earlier in the year, and the motion was unanimously carried.
2. Helipad Renovation: Status
No information had been received relative to a request for cleaning, sealing and painting the helipad.
3. Lantec Property: Discussion
This item was postponed for discussion later in the meeting.
New Business
1. Resolution #06-27-08A, Regarding Commissioner Per Diem
Edwards moved, Hopkins seconded adoption of the resolution, which was unanimously defeated. The item will be discussed at a later date, at which time meeting times and budget will be considered.
2. Resolution #06-27-08B, Regarding Contracts for Emergencies
Thurman moved, Hopkins seconded adoption of the resolution, upon renaming the resolution #06-27-08, and the motion was carried with one abstension.
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)Enduris, summer newsletter; 2)USDOT/FAA, letter to Sen. Maria Cantwell re GPS, forwarded; 3)Cheryl Little, e-mail via Cheryl Fuller re GPS.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
2. Summer Help
3. Noise Complaints
4. RTPO Presentation
5. Refuse Collection from Tenants
6. Dog Park Update
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of June 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $2,218.67, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of June 2008 payroll in the amount of $5,210.92, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Executive Session
Chair Eimers, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), convened an executive session at 7:55P.M., for a time not to exceed 20 minutes to discuss a real estate matter. The executive session was concluded at 8:10P.M., at which time the regular meeting was reconvened.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., July 10, 2008 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10P.M.
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Ulanah McCoy, Commissioner and Secretary
Prepared by
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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager