PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
September 11, 2008
Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the August 28, 2008 meeting as corrected, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Ed Sutton, Eastsound Sewer and Water District, was present to discuss the letter and offer from Roy Light, superintendent of ESW, regarding lease of land on port property for installation of a screw press until such time as the district could obtain land suitable for expansion of their facilities. During discussion, it was asked whether the needed area could be staked for reference by the commissioners. Also discussed was the establishment of a reasonable term and rate for the port to be determined. These items remain to be discussed at a future meeting. The commissioners were in agreement that leasing would be preferable to a boundary line modification, and that discussion would continue in a direction favorable to ESW for use.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
A telephone call from Charlie Riordan revealed that none of his calls to Bob LaPlante re the GPS approach had been returned. As an aside, the FAA compliance check on September 10 will result in further investigation by Karen Miles and Tim Shaw, FAA regarding next steps for implementation of the GPS approach.
2. North Outfall: Report
The airport manager reported that a contract with Materials Testing and Consulting, Inc., had been signed, and that Randy Ross from that firm will be on site on Friday, September 12 during low tide, to perform probes which would determine bearing capacity and density information in order to design a new anchoring system.
New Business
1. Sale of Hangar #12
Diane Curtis wishes to sell hangar #12 to Greg Geluso.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded not exercising the port’s right of first refusal to purchase hangar #12, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded assignment of the lease of hangar #12 from Diane Curtis to Greg Geluso, and the motion was unanimously carried.
2. 2009 Budget
The airport manager presented information relative to the formation of the 2009 budget, which must be approved at the first November meeting. After discussion, Chair Eimers asked each commissioner to look over the information presented, and come to the next meetings with recommendations for line items.
Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)Eastsound Sewer & Water, letter 8/27/08.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Trimming
b. Fence Work
2. FAA Compliance Check
3. Sale of Hangar #12
4. FedEx Lease
5. Transportation Summit
6. ESW Request
7. 2009 Budget
8. Medical Stipend
Some discussion followed regarding the FAA Compliance Check, with Commissioner Hopkins adding information to that report. Other items were discussed earlier in the meeting or were informational in nature. The FedEx Lease was left for discussion during executive session.
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 15 minutes to discuss a real estate matter. The executive session was concluded at 8:10P.M., at which time the regular meeting was reconvened.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded approval of September 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $2,571.53, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., September 25, 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