PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 13, 2006

Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:02P.M. in the Port conference room by Jack Becker, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Al Edwards, Steve Hopkins.

Approval of minutes: Minutes of the meeting of June 22, 2006, were moved for approval by Commissioner McCoy with second by Commissioner Edwards. Minutes were unanimously approved.

Public access time: There was no public input.

Unfinished Business:
There an update on the Master Plan activity.
An update on the activity with the FAA with regard to the GPS approach was discussed. After an apparent stutter step with FAA personnel, the survey of the project by the FAA for this summer continues to be on track.
The airport manager was notified (preliminarily) by the FAA that there was insufficient passenger traffic in 2005 and that the airport status would be downgraded to General Aviation. Research indicates that San Juan Air had not turned in its report of passenger count for 2005. Corrections were provided to the FAA by the Airport Manager and the current status should be able to be maintained.
A short review of the fiber optic project status was made by Chairman Becker. The project is held up for lack of available funding to undertake the preliminary study.

New Business:
Revision of Tariff #7 by resolution 07-13-06A had its second reading. It was moved by Commissioner Eimers and seconded by Commissioner Edwards for adoption and passed unanimously.
Resolution 07-13-06B, for the application for a Credit Card for Port incidental expenses had its second reading. Commissioner McCoy moved for passage, seconded by Commissioner Eimers and Passed unanimously.
A quote was received for crack sealing and painting of the main runway. The crack sealing was quoted at $1.00 per linear foot for approximately 2500 feet = $2,500. Painting of the center line with the addition of reflective glass beads was quoted at $2,700. The total was $5,200 plus tax. Acceptance of the quote was moved by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Hopkins and passed unanimously.

Airport Manager’s Report: The Airport Manager’s report was read and accepted. It was moved by Commissioner Eimers and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to send a letter of appreciation to each of the participating pilots and to Aeronautical Services for the support of the Young Eagles Day event. Passed unanimously.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers: Motion was made by Commissioner McCoy and seconded by Commissioner Eimers to approval the vouchers for June 2006. Motion passed unanimously.

Next Meeting and Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7:46PM. The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. July 27, 2006 in the Port conference room.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary