PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
November 13, 2008
Approval of minutes
Thurman moved, McCoy seconded approval of the corrected minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2008, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Pam Edwards commented on the popularity of the off-leash dog area.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
The airport manager reported that a call from David Williams of WHPacific was expected on Friday regarding the north outfall resolution. No phone call had been returned from Hart Pacific re the east outfall.
2. 2009 Budget
Chair Eimers presented the revised budget worksheets for the 2009 budget. After discussion, Thurman moved, McCoy seconded adoption of the 2009 general fund budget in the amount of $178,490.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Thurman seconded adoption of the 2009 capital projects budget in the amount of $168,310.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Eimers noted that the 2009 budget reflects a decrease of $80,610.00 (46%) from the 2008 budget in the amount of tax dollars requested through levy.
New Business
1. Painting of Numbers/Threshold Lines
McCoy voiced concern regarding the presence of vehicles on the runway during the painting process. The airport manager noted that the presence of the lighted vehicle was mentioned in the NOTAM, and that monitoring of the frequency was done during the times the vehicle was present. Eimers noted that the alternative was to close the runway during painting.
2. Commissioner Pay Rate
RCW 51.12.260 was changed to allow commissioner per diem rate to be increased from $90.00 to $104.00. After discussion, the commissioners agreed to remain at the $90.00 rate for 2009.
3. Cancellation of November 27, 2008 Regular Meeting
Since this meeting date falls on Thanksgiving Day, the scheduled meeting has been cancelled.
Airport Manager’s Report The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Fall Painting
b. Last Mowings
2. Small Works Roster
3. Expanded Security Concepts
4. Enderleind and Sewer-line
5. Off-Island
6. A Thought
Items 1-5 were informational in nature. Item 6 (public meeting access via videoconferencing) will be broached by Eimers in conversation with county council members.
The transmittal summary through October and the current treasurer’s report were accepted as presented.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Thurman seconded approval of October 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $8,414.93, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Thurman seconded approval of the October 2008 payroll in the amount of $4,335.37, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., December 11, 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