Friday Harbor Port District
Port Commission
March 26, 2003
Meeting Minutes
These are the minutes of the March 26, 2003 regular meeting of the Friday
Harbor Port Commission.
Port Commissioners attending were Mike Ahrenius, Brian Calvert and Greg Hertel.
Staff attending were Port Director Steve Simpson, Auditor Marilyn O'Connor,
Airport Operations Manager Pat Mayo, Maintenance Supervisor Bob Freeauf, and
Harbormasters Tami Hayes and Ed Barrett.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm.
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Mike Ahrenius moved to approve the
minutes of the March 12, 2003 meeting. Brian Calvert seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
2. Citizen comments/requests: None.
3. Committee reports and facility maintenance reports: Bob Freeauf reported
that the Maintenance Department requested prices for a new electrical
service for the marina, repaired a concrete slab at Jackson's Beach,
tightened rods on D walkway and the destruction of a float at Spring Street
Landing.
4. Consent agenda: None.
5. Commission Action Issues:
A. Approve D Walkway Replacement Project: Ed Barrett reported to the Port
Commission that it should include the replacement of the old wooden walkway
in the Main Pier resurfacing project. This would save $10,000 in
mobilization and permitting. Greg Hertel moved to include the D walkway
replacement in the project; Brian Calvert seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
B. Update of Commission's Delegation of Authority Resolution: Pursuant to
RCW 53.08.090, the Port Commission must update the delegation of authority
given to the Port Executive Director annually. With a change in the
non-discrimination clause removing affirmative action, Brian Calvert moved
to update. Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Approve Request for Qualifications for Planning and Architectural
Services: Staff recommend that the Port Commission call for Requests for
Qualifications for an engineering firm to do preliminary design work for
development of the Unocal property site. Greg Hertel moved to approve the
RFQ. Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Commission Discussion Items
A. Customer's request to waive security deposit and staff's suggested
response: Tami Hayes explained that one of our customers trades slips with
someone in Everett for six months of the year. The customer is requesting
the Port to keep a security deposit on file rather than requiring them to
open and close their account each time as is the current policy. Staff
recommended changing the policy. The Port Commission agreed.
7. Public Hearings: None
8. Staff Reports:
A. Auditor Marilyn O'Connor reported that the Front Street Turnaround
Project is still slated to begin at the end of April. Some temporary
traffic revisions will be required to finish the project without
inconveniencing tenants and customers.
Greg Hertel moved to pay warrants #C30012-30013 in the amount of $3,003.17
and #G30126-30158 in the amount of $15,214.00. Brian Calvert seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
B. Airport Operations Manager Pat Mayo reported that he spoke with Steve
Haskel of the Transportation Security Administration regarding security at
the airport. Mr. Haskel said that other than heightened vigilance no
changes are needed.
C. Harbormaster Ed Barrett reported that two moorage promotions are in force
in the marina: Canadian "at par holiday weekends" and "buy 4 - get the 5th
night free" (which has turned out to be very popular). He also reported
that the Erickson sailboat did not sell at public auction because
prospective buyers did not meet the minimum bid. Staff will set a price and
advertise it for sale. He also reported that the floating bed & breakfast
boat, China Girl, has not yet been declared seaworthy by the Port surveyor.
D. Port Director Steve Simpson reported that he attended a passenger ferry
meeting. State funding of private passenger carriers was the main topic.
He also reported on attending Emergency Planning Services meetings. The
Port Commission indicated that they support his continued participation.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 pm.
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