PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
February 22, 2007

 

Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
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, Steve O’Connor

Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2007 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the special meeting of February 12, 2007 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time
Steve O’Connor was present to ascertain the progress of the GPS approach approval.

Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
a. Lantec Offering: Continuing Discussion
An appraisal quote had been received from Murray Brackett. After discussion, the consensus reached was not to pursue an appraisal on the Lantec waterfront parcel. This item is now deleted from future agenda items.
b. Larson Property Development: Continuing Discussion
Becker reported that two citizens for an advisory committee had volunteered, and Eimers stated that he knew of one more possibility. The size of such a committee was discussed, and consensus reached that a maximum of 8 would be sought. It was also reported that Jim Hamilton and Taj Enderlein would be happy to provide input.
The article in the 2/21/07 Islands’ Sounder was noted to be substantially correct.
Becker added that the list of public groups which had been compiled will be contacted for possible speaking engagements. He noted that perhaps the paper handouts from the public meeting would be appropriate information to use at such presentations. The power-point presentation may not be used, but it is accessible on the port’s website, along with the aforementioned documents.
2. Master Plan Update
None

New Business
1. Noise Abatement
Eimers mentioned that because there was mention of aircraft flying over the village and north shoreline, perhaps more emphasis on noise abatement procedures, including signage, should be undertaken. The commissioners will review the current brochure at the next regular meeting, with action to be taken based on perceived needs.

Airport Manager’s Report Communications were received from: 1)WPPA: legislative reports; 2)AAAE: airport legislative alliance report for 2006; 3)FAA: funding proposals for 2007-2009 biennium from administration; 4)SJC Treasurer: stormwater assessment and info; 5)GA News: article from 2003; 6)Airport Business: article from February 2007 issue.

The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Tree Trimming
b. VASI Rebuild
c. Vandalism No-Show
d. Website Update
2. Stormwater Assesment
3. Adjusted Unemcumbered Cash
4. CTAF, Ongoing Saga
5. Personal Financial Affairs Statements
6. 2007 Bids for Services

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Becker moved, McCoy seconded approval of February 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of $1321.49, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Hopkins moved, Becker seconded approval of February 2007 payroll in the amount of $4824.20, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., March 8, 2007 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50P.M.

 

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager