PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
November 9, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Jack Becker, Chairman.  A quorum was present.  Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, Dan Forest.

Approval of minutes

Hopkins moved, Becker seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 2006 as presented.  The motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time

Ron Forest was present to ask the commissioners for permission to purchase hangar #14.

McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded waiving the Port’s right to purchase hangar #14, and the motion was unanimously carried.

McCoy moved, Eimers seconded assigning the lease for hangar #14 from Craig Webster to Dan Forest, and the motion was unanimously carried.

The required paperwork was signed and notarized, and will be recorded.

Unfinished Business

1.  Looking Down the Runway:  Continuing Discussion

            a.  Lantec Offering:  Continuing Discussion

            Chairman Becker reported that he had received information from SJC Treasurer Kathy Turnbull regarding bonds and bond counselors.  The Port is still awaiting the appraisal from Allen Brackett Shedd.  Becker also reported that he had spoken with an individual who might be interested in developing the property   should the Port succeed in purchasing the property.  Becker noted that perhaps the withdrawn monies from the Turtleback purchase could be used by OPAL to purchase the western portion of the property for low-to-moderate-income housing should the port gain ownership.

            Commissioner Eimers, who had perused the appraisal completed by Lantec’s appraiser, stated that it was an ‘interesting’ document.  Of particular note was the fact that the comparables were all less than 1 acre in size.

2.  Master Plan Update:  Information

An e-mail from BWR noted that only the finishing processes needed to be completed on this grant before final drawings were completed and all errors expunged.  Discussion then centered on what would appear on the ALP regarding the Larson property.  Commissioners needed some different designs presented for inclusion, and the airport manager was asked to convey this information to Charlie Riordan.  The airport manager will also provide the commissioners with to-scale blanks so that each could do some preliminary design work for the ALP.                                                                                                                            

3.  2007 Budget Work & Public Hearing

            a.  After further discussion, Eimers moved, Edwards seconded approval of Resolution #11-9-06A, a Resolution Adopting the 2007 Budget, and the motion was unanimously carried.

            Eimers moved, McCoy seconded approval of Resolution #11-9-06B, a Resolution Setting the Property Tax Levy for the Year 2007, and the motion was unanimously carried.

            Chairman Becker signed the Levy Certification document.

New Business

1.  WSDOT/A Grant Application Discussion

After discussion, the airport manager was asked to submit a grant during the first larger grant cycle.  2007 budget monies for helipad repair were to be completed by the port in the areas of cement cleaning, sealing and repainting.  Additionally, green lenses were to replace the current amber lenses.  Further information regarding the slit lamps was to be investigated.

2.  Discussion regarding Larson Property Development

Commissioner Eimers noted that the commissioners should consider how the process to develop the Larson property should proceed, and suggested that perhaps a design committee should be convened, with current and prospective stakeholders and members of the community as members, which would offer comments on suggestions from the commissioners as to property development.  To that end, the port would retain the services of someone to lead these discussions.  Further discussion will continue at a future meeting.

Airport Manager’s Report                                                           

Communications were received from:  1)W&H Pacific:  estimate re helipad repairs/upgrade;  2)BWR:  e-mail re master plan remaining items;  3)SCJCDP:  application for Alder Cottage Long Plat Alteration

The airport manager reported on:

1.  Around the Port

            a.  Deer Sightings

            b.  Water, Chapter 2

            c.  AWOS Outage

2.  Small Ports Seminar

3.  WSDOT/A Local Airport Aid Grants

4.  Alder Cottages Development

All items were informational in nature.  Discussion occurred regarding the Alter Cottages application.  The airport manager was asked to compose a letter to SJCCDP outlining the concerns and suggestions regarding construction in overlay zone 4, stormwater detention pond, and disclosure to owners/residents regarding aircraft noise.  The letter will be edited by commissioners before sending.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers

Becker moved, Eimers seconded approval of November 2006 general fund vouchers in the amount of $1,962.05, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Becker moved, Eimers seconded approval of November 2006 capital fund vouchers in the amount of $6,024.35, and the motion was unanimously carried.

McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of November payroll in the amount of $4,393.10, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. December 14, 2006 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager