PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
April 26, 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.

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

Public access time
None

Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway
a. Airport Development: Continuing Discussion
Commissioner McCoy reported on the latest advisory committee meeting. Different members attend separate meetings, so repetition of issues and past discussions occur, with different messages being sent and received. Most emphasis is on possible use of the Enderlein property if a trade might be completed. Separate minutes of the committee meetings need to be kept. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3.
2. Noise Abatement Brochure Update
Discussion of submitted information to the designers occurred. No action was taken.
3. Master Plan Update
Chair Becker reported on a letter to the Enderlein family regarding a property swap. Kaj Enderlein appears hopeful, but the family is currently ‘digesting’ the proposal and will communicate with the commissioners when a reply has been formulated.

New Business
1. ASI Lease
A discussion of the current lease rate/sq.ft. revealed that the monthly rate is much less than other comparable spaces in Eastsound occurred. Becker will draft a letter suggesting (requiring) a significant rental increase. The draft will be presented at the next regular meeting.
2. Security System
Becker reported on the location of a proposed security camera to surveil the north auto parking area and adjoining tiedown spaces. Becker met with Rich Carter from Guardian Security on Wednesday to select a camera and appropriate lens. The equipment will be ordered and should be available within 2-3 weeks. Rich will then contact the airport manager for installation date scheduling.
3. Brandt’s Landing Request for Access
Since this discussion via e-mail was between the Brandt family and the FAA, the commissioners did not feel a reply was necessary at this point.

Airport Manager’s Report
The airport manager’s report was accepted as presented.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of April 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of $253.83, and the motion was unanimously carried.

McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of April 2007 payroll in the amount of $4746.90, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 10, 2007 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Steve Hopkins, Secretary pro tem