PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 28, 2008
Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Edwards seconded approval of the minutes of the August 14, 2008 regular meeting as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
Chair Eimers reported that he had had conversations with both Cheryl Little (Cong. Rick Larson’s office) and Will Hamilton (Friday Harbor) re the GPS approach. After those conversations, Hamilton offered to write a letter to the Port of Orcas, with a copy to Jeff Richey outlining the emergency aspect of obtaining the GPS approach, and obtaining leverage through Kevin Ranker through to the two senators (Murray, Cantwell).
2. North Outfall: Report
The airport manager supplemented her report with a photo illustrating the problem, and references to additional engineers who might provide a solution. The airport manager will contact the references to get possible solutions, and continue to work with Eastsound Sewer and Water to solve the problems.
New Business
1. Chair Eimers announced that he had been contacted by Steve Garrison to see whether the port might be interested in participating in a pre-emptive take-out bid for Rosario, with specific interest in the marina. Eimers reported that the SJC Preservation Trust might be interested in the mansion, so if the mansion and the marina were taken out of the equation, other parties might be more willing to enter the bidding.
Commissioner Thurman announced that he had completed purchase of Bayhead Marina that day, and wished to be on the record with that information so that it would not create a possible conflict of interest during this or any further discussions.
After additional conversation, Thurman moved, Edwards seconded authorizing Chair Eimers to express the port’s interest and immediate pursual of the opportunity to enter into discussion about the matter. Thurman, Edwards, Eimers yea; McCoy abstain. Motion passed.
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from WPPA (August Newsletter).
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Mowing Brings Rain
b. Column Refacing
c. Wireless Access at Airport
d. Prop Strike
2. North Outfall Update
3. Golf Cart Refurbishment
4. Enterprise Rental Cars
All items were informational in nature. Regarding item #3, McCoy moved, Thurman seconded allowing the airport manager to have the present golf cart rebuilt at a cost not to exceed $2100.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Thurman seconded approval of the August 2008 payroll in the amount of $5,202.57, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Edwards seconded approval of August 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $2,674.25, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., September 11, 2008 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20P.M.
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Ulanah McCoy, Commissioner and Secretary
Prepared by
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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager