PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 28, 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: Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, Richard Hobbs.

Approval of minutes

Hopkins moved, Eimers seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 2006 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time

None

Unfinished Business

1.  Looking Down the Runway

            a.  Larson Property Development: Discussion on Planning for January 18

            Chairman Becker introduced Richard Hobbs, who was present by invitation to offer assistance to the commissioners in their goal to develop the Larson property.  Hobbs outlined the process he saw as crucial, which included defining (objectives of the port), designing (what it might look like), and implementation (construction).  After some discussion, it was decided that a scheduled January 18th meeting would not allow enough time for the commissioners to be fully prepared, and that meeting was     canceled.  Hobbs noted that commissioners, along with others invited, should be participants, and that a facilitator without a stake in the outcome could help insure the process move along.  Eimers noted that terminology was frequently a roadblock to             progress, spoke to the status quo factor, and reminded the commissioners that the board needed to present a consistent message.  Hobbs further noted that the board’s credibility with the public was extremely important.  He also stated that the board   needed to spend some time defining the goals of the port, engage in scenario planning, and solidify their initial presentation to the public.  Hobbs noted finally that he would be happy to return to offer services should the commissioners need them.  The          commissioners thanked him for his presentation and help.

            Discussion continued, and the commissioners planned a special meeting for January 6, from 9:00A.M. to 1:00P.M. to begin a process of creating a mission statement.  This meeting would also provide for additional meetings if needed to complete research and plan for stakeholder and public input.  Since Commissioner McCoy was not present, the January 6 meeting was not to be set until it was certain all commissioners could be present.

            b.  Lantec Offering:  Continuing Discussion

            Executive Session

            Chair Becker asked to convene for an Executive Session at 8:05P.M. for a time not to   exceed 15 minutes, pursuant to RCW 42.30.11, to discuss a real estate matter.  The Executive Session ended at 8:15P.M., at which time the Regular Meeting was reconvened.

            Hopkins moved, Eimers seconded asking Port Counsel Hancock to make anoffer of  purchase of the Lantec properties, contingent upon financing, for the appraisal amount  supplied by Allen Bracket Shedd.  Hopkins, Becker, Eimers yea; Edwards nay.  Motioncarried.

New Business

None

Airport Manager’s Report                                                                        

Communications were received from:  1)WPPA:  2006 annual meeting minutes;  2)FAA NW:  December 2006 airports approach

The airport manager reported on:

1.  Around the Port

            a.  All Quiet on the Western Front

            b.  Aeronautical Services Hangar Doors       

2.  SJA/Kenmore Counter Relations

3.  End of Year TTD

4.  Appraisal of Lantec Property

5.  Subdivision of Property Near Airport

6.  In the News

All items were informational in nature.  The airport manager was asked to contact others who might repair the ASI hangar doors at a lesser cost than the estimate obtained.

Approval of Vouchers

Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded approval of December 2006 general fund vouchers in the amount of $287.31, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., January 11, 2007 in the Port conference room.

A special meeting was scheduled, pending attendance, at 9:00A.M. January 6, 2007.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager