PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
June 22, 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 June 8, 2006 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time
None

Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
a. Possible Purchase of TPN2711240100
Chairman Becker shared a conversation he had with David Williams of W&H Pacific regarding the possible acquisition of the property at the northwest corner of the airport. Becker outlined the process the FAA requires to grant funding for such a purchase: 1)an appraisal by a certified appraiser (MAI) accepted by the FAA; 2)a review of the appraisal by a certified appraiser (MAI); 3)negotiation of a price with the seller; 4)grant application for funding to the FAA if an agreed-upon price is reached which is acceptable to the FAA. Becker noted that W&H would provide the grant application, and Williams recommended Greer Allen to negotiate with the seller (Johnson/Munder). Another Seattle appraisal group, Bruce Allen & Assoc., could provide a primary and a review appraiser. It was pointed out that should the purchase not go forward with FAA funding, all costs incurred would be borne by the Port. The airport manager was asked to contact Greer Allen to obtain an estimate of possible costs regarding negotiation and appraisal, and inquire about a timeline regarding same.

b. Economic Development Element Planning for the Comprehensive Plan
Chairman Becker and the airport manager met with several other members of the Orcas Island business community, Ron Henrickson of SJC CDP, and Jason Robertson of Barney & Worth to discuss economic growth in the county. Those at the meeting were asked to provide contact information for others who might become stakeholders and leaders from whom to draw input.

2. Master Plan Update: Information
A new terminal area map was presented. The airport manager has already sent corrections to BWR. Discussion about possibilities for development and layout of the “Larson property” were held, with no decisions made. The airport manager noted that Charlie Riordan had made arrangements with Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for loan of an airplane counter for the remainder of the summer season. It should be on site early in July.

New Business
1. Revision of Tariff #7
A revision of this tariff was presented for perusal, and action on its adoption will occur at the next regular meeting, at which time the tariff will be revised and a resolution to that effect adopted.

2. Application for a Port Credit Card
Paperwork to apply for a credit card to be used for incidental purchases and a resolution for adoption will be acted on at the next regular meeting.


Airport Manager’s Report
No communications were received.

The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Plumbing the Heights
b. Mowing #3
2. Crack Sealing
3. North Outfall Repair
4. Dylan’s Back
5. Land Purchase Update
6. Wenatchee Youth Circus
7. TSA Info
8. Island Economy
9. Long Term Air Transportation Survey
All items were informational in nature. The airport manager was asked to obtain a written estimate and a timeframe for the crack-sealing from Quality Asphalt Sealers.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of June 2006 general fund vouchers in the amount of $548.00, and the motion was unanimously carried.

McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of June 2006 capital fund vouchers in the amount of $12,048.70, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Becker moved, Eimers seconded approval of the June 2006 payroll in the amount of $4,429.35, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., July 13, 2006 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager