PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 10, 2008
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 26 with corrections/clarifications, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Mindy Kayl was present to encourage the commissioners to partner with other agencies to purchase the Lantec property currently for sale. Kayl, a wetland consultant, offered her time and expertise to work with the commissioners. Possible agencies might be SJC Land Bank, SJC Public Works, Eastsound Water Users Assn., Eastsound Sewer & Water. Kayl also noted that EPRC can lobby the county council for action on the part of county agencies.
Hopkins wondered how the port might proceed, and inquired how EPRC fits in to the whole picture.
Eimers explained that the problem has always been funding for purchase, and stated that the port is limited in how it obtains money. He added that the port is ‘watching with interest’ the development within the basins which contribute to stormwater exiting through the port, noting that at some point carrying capacity will be exceeded, thus endangering the airport surfaces.
McCoy wondered whether a boundary line modification on lot 2 might change the price for the parcels, allowing a purchase by the port of the developable remainder.
Kayl asked for a contact among the commissioners, and Thurman said he would work with Kayl on the matter.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
No communication had been received from Enderlein. Regarding the question about who the port representative was at the teleconference from earlier in the year (requested at the last meeting), no answer had been received, and was still pending.
2. Helipad Renovation: Status
The airport manager was asked to request a written revised bid for the second part of the project (track-blasting, sealing, painting) based on preliminary figures received from Sound Construction.
3. Lantec Property: Discussion
This was handled during public access time.
New Business
1. Commissioner Per Diem Rate
Hopkins, who had asked this item to be placed on the agenda, suggested that the new per diem rate of $104.00, established by the legislature, be accepted, but added two suggestions: 1)establish one meeting/month; 2)ask commissioners to submit the difference to a cause such as fuel for the Orcas Mercy Flight group. After discussion, these suggestions will be revisited during the budget process.
2. Sale of Hangar #1
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded refusal of the first right to purchase hangar #1, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded assignment of the hangar lease from Larry McNair to Rebecca Smith, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Airport Manager’s Report
The airport manager reported on
1. Around the Port
a. Mowing of Airport and Clear Zone
b. North Shore Stormwater Outfall
2. Stormwater, General
3. Lantec Property
4. Camping Out
5. Helipad Update
6. Resolutions
7. Sale of Hangar #1
8. Commissioner Seminar
All items were informational, or covered during earlier business discussions.
The treasurer’s report and half-year summary of receipts were received without comment.
Approval of Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded June 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $7,047.44, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., July 24, 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