PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
June 9, 2005

Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Steve Hopkins, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, Gary Abood.

Approval of minutes
Becker moved, Edwards seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 2005 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time None

Unfinished Business

1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
Commissioner Becker reported on the draft application and project proposal for feasibility and engineering study for extending fiber optic cable into Eastsound village. Becker noted that he had spent approximately 13 hours thus far on the application process, with help from Richard Civille, OPALCO and the Orcas Research Group. Commissioners were asked to proof the draft and offer any changes by the morning of June 13, as the deadline for acceptance was June 15 in the BOCC offices. Becker was unanimously thanked for his time and efforts to date, with the hope of a positive outcome at the July ranking meeting.

Commissioner McCoy noted the article from the June 8, 2005 Islands' Sounder, in which the affordable housing situation was highlighted. McCoy strongly recommended that the commissioners consider using a part of the upper portion of the Larson property (currently zoned Eastsound Residential) to place a residence for future airport managers. McCoy suggested that perhaps this concept could be included in the ALP/Master Plan update. The commissioners were receptive to this concept.

Chairman Hopkins reported on some additional information he had received from the realty company which had listed the Orcas Landing property. Hopkins still feels that still more information is needed before any possible action is taken, and he will attempt to find out that information. Hopkins will also investigate possible sources of funding available to port districts regarding purchases of this magnitude, and present information at the next regular meeting.

New Business
None

Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)WGEP, summer newsletter; 2)WPPA, spring meeting minutes; 3)EAA Chapter 937, request to use airport for 2005 fly-in; 4)Jim Hamilton, request to use daypark for 2005 antique car rally in conjunction with fly-in.

The airport manager reported on:

1. Around the Port

a. Oh Deer

b. Summer Underway

c. Windsock Work

d. Summer Work Applications

2. EPRC/Planning Commission Candidates

3. WAMA Spring Conference

There was some discussion about the repair of the center field windsock. One application for the summer position had been received, and the airport manager will interview that individual when he is back on-island. The other items were informational in nature.

Approval of Vouchers Edwards moved, Becker seconded approval of May 2005 general fund vouchers in the amount of $9,093.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., June 23, 2005 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52P.M.