PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 24, 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, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, Clyde Carlson, Tom Tilson.

Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Edwards seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 2006 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Public access time
Because the agenda already carried an item relating to the presence of Clyde Carlson of San Juan Air and Tom Tilson (Director of Flight Operations) of Kenmore Air, comments were held until that item was discussed.

Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
No new information relating to the proposed purchase of the Lantec property was available.
2. Master Plan Update: Information
The continuing frustration with a lack of action on moving the GPS approach forward culminated in Chair Becker volunteering to call John Sibold, Director of WSDOT-A, to see if there was any pressure the state could bring to bear on moving this project toward completion.

New Business
1. Request for Counter Space by Kenmore Air---Continuing Discussion
Chair Becker began the discussion by noting that Rugby President Cantwell had contacted each of the commissioners to enjoin their support for the continued lease of the east terminal office, but noting that since their operations had been folded into that of a new corporation, perhaps he was not the one to ask the question, instead having Chris Pagnotta do the negotiating. The commissioners noted that they still had until the next regular meeting to make a decision on how to accommodate Kenmore should an agreement between Kenmore and Rugby not be forthcoming. The airport manager was to be the repository for information from each contingent, reporting to the commissioners as more progress is made. Eimers noted that Kenmore could provide a podium now, and establish a phone line/internet service, pending the possible sharing of terminal counter space. The commissioners were in consensus of continuing the discussion at the next regular meeting, with the hope that the parties could work out details which would prove beneficial to both passengers and companies.

2. Request for Display Space for Paperback Books
No representative was present.
3. Beginning Budget Worksheet for 2007
The airport manager placed this item on the agenda so that discussion could begin earlier, with the object being having a more realistic budget process with additional input from the commissioners. With budget histories and YTD figures available, the AM noted that several items were already at or over projected costs for the year, even with careful spending. Some
revenues were down, and it will be until the end of the year before the final fallout is known. Eimers suggested that the budget be built from assumptions instead of past numbers, and consider projects which might need to be instituted as well as fixed expenses. Eimers mentioned such things as possible property purchase costs, and other suggestions included a discussion of a relocated and new terminal, helipad lighting update, secured parking, etc. The commissioners were asked to think about the future of the airport configuration, and to solicit comments from the public as the budget process moves forward. This item will remain on the agenda as the budget process continues.

Airport Manager’s Report
Communications were received from: 1)WPPA, August newsletter; 2)Chris Pagnotta, note re Rugby license acquisition; 3)SJCCDP, notice of application by Eastsound Fire Department. The airport manager was asked to forward the letter written to Teri Williams regarding the fire detention pond to the permit department.

The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Griot Gate Hiccups
b. Vanishing Deer Fence
c. Clean Edges
2. Lantec Information
3. GPS Information
4. Small Claims Court
5. Fly-In Debriefing
6. 2007 Budget
All items were informational nature or discussed at other times during the meeting.

Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of the August 2006 payroll in the amount of $5,645.35, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of August 2006 capital fund expenditures in the amount of $5,116.05, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of August 2006 general fund expenditures in the amount of $661.65, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., September 13, 2006 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25P.M.

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Garth Eimers, Commissioner and Secretary

Prepared by

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Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager