PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 11, 2006

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, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel.

Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Eimers seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, 2006 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time
None

Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
Chairman Becker shared that during a conversation with Eric Johnson, Johnson noted that the waterfront parcel on the north shore which was a portion of his purchase was now for sale, and intimated that it might be a purchase the Port might consider. Johnson also noted that there might be a possibility for purchase of a 40’ strip north of TW/A2 on the west side of the airport, which is also a portion of the property he owns there.

2. Master Plan Update: Information
Copies of the Draft Instrument Approach Feasibility Study and Airport Layout Plan were distributed, so that commissioners might have a chance to review the document before the special meeting on May 17. Commissioner Eimers noted that no mention of the AWOS was included in the draft.

3. Access Agreement: Continuing Discussion
No discussion was held.

New Business
1. Special Public Meeting May 17, 2006: Final Arrangements
Advertisements have been placed in the Sounder, and local calls to interested pilots will be made so that all are aware of the meeting.

Airport Manager’s Report
Communications
Communications were received from: 1)FAA, notice of awarding of grant for AIP Project 3-53-0023-006. The copies were signed, notarized and forwarded to Port Counsel for signatures and forwarding to the FAA.

Airport Manager’s Report
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. The Green Grass Grows
b. New Fence Out Front
c. Painting the Shower Door
d. Request for Sign
e. Pamphlet Placement Center
2. Access Information
3. Beacon Needs Ride
4. Special Public Meeting
5. Summer Help Ad
6. Treasurer’s Report

All items were informational in nature.

Approval of Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of general fund vouchers for April 2006 in the amount of $2,848.51, and the motion was unanimously carried.

McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of capital fund vouchers for April 2006 in the amount of $9,435.05, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 25, 2006 in the Port conference room.

The special public meeting was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 17, 2006 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager