Port of Orcas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 28, 2005

Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Steve Hopkins, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Bea vonTobel.

Executive Session
Chairman Hopkins asked to convene for an Executive Session at 6:02P.M. for a time not to exceed 30 minutes, pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 to discuss a real estate matter. The Executive Session ended at 6:45P.M. at which time the Regular Meeting was reconvened.

Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 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 that no further action had been taken by the SJC BOCC regarding the submitted fiber optic grant, awaiting a possible change of opinion by the SJC Prosecuting Attorney.

Becker also reported that he had been approached by Dick Evans, who had inquired whether, if the Rosario Marina could be purchased separately from the resort, the Port of Orcas might be interested in public/private partnership ownership. After discussion of possible known pros and cons, Becker was asked to invite Evans (and others of the group) to tender a proposal at the next regular meeting.

New Business

1. Resolution #07-28-05 Becker moved, McCoy seconded approval of Resolution #07-28-05, a Resolution Providing for Matching Funds for WSDOT Safety Grant Offered Under 2005-2007 Biennium, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Also approved by consensus was the required letter of support of the application submitted for funds in the aforementioned grant.

Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)WPPA, July Newsletter; 2)SJC Elections Office, filing instructions; 3)WSDOT/A, notice of airport improvement projects grants; 4)FAA/Jeff Winter, article re through-the-fence fees.

Airport Manager's Report

1. Around the Port

a. REIL Update

b. Arrival of windcone pole assembly

2. Former Commissioner Abood and NW Helicopter Pilot

3. Stormwater Solution Meeting

4. Visit from Carol Key, FAA

5. Bellingham Air Taxi

6. Fly-In, Antique Auto Show

7. WSDOT/A Grant

Items #1 and 6 were informational in nature. Regarding item #2, commissioners asked for continued logging of further actions of this nature. Commissioners Becker and Hopkins will attend the meeting regarding stormwater on August 11.

Regarding the visit by Carol Key, commissioners were provided with copies of documents concerning access fees, and agreed to place this item on the agenda for discussion at the next regular meeting.

Regarding item #6, Edwards moved, Hopkins seconded creating a lease for Bellingham Air Taxi through the end of 2005, for terminal space/podium, at a rate of $50.00/month. The vote was Edwards, Becker, Hopkins yea; McCoy nay. Motion carried.

Regarding item #7, the WSDOT/A grant, in the amount of $15,300 (10% by Port of Orcas), will be requested to be applied to the replacement of the beacon pole instead of the windcone pole.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of the July 2005 payroll in the amount of $4324.55, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., August 11, 2005 in the Port conference room.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15P.M.

Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager