Friday Harbor Port District
Port Commission
April 9, 2003
Meeting Minutes
These are the minutes of the April 9, 2003 regular meeting of the Friday
Harbor Port Commission.
Port Commissioners attending were Greg Hertel, Brian Calvert and Mike
Ahrenius.
Staff attending were Executive Director Steve Simpson, Auditor Marilyn
O'Connor, Harbormasters Ed Barrett and Tami Hayes, and Airport Operations
Manager Pat Mayo. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 pm.
1. Approve minutes of the previous meeting: Greg Hertel moved to approve the
minutes of the March 12, 2003 meeting; Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
2. Citizen Comments/Requests: None
3. Public Hearing: None
3. Consent Agenda: None
4. Commission action issues:
- Approve design for addition to FH Helicopter Hangar. Staff presented
drawings of a two-story garage and storage building proposed for the north
side of the hangar occupied by Dane Armstrong. Commissioner Hertel asked
whether Mr. Armstrong would be leasing additional land for the building.
Staff noted that the property description for the lease area will change and
Mr. Armstrong will be charged for the added space at the same rate as the
existing lease area. Greg Hertel moved to approve the design for a storage
garage located at north end of the FH Helicopter Hangar. Brian Calvert
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Commission discussion issues:
- Discussion of revisions to Port Personnel Policy: Marilyn O'Connor
reported on changes that are suggested for the policy. She noted that the
Port's People Policy is used to make almost all of the employment and
employee decisions. The Commissioners took copies of the document for
their review.
6. Staff Reports
- Auditor Marilyn O'Connor reported WSDOT gave approval to proceed with the
Front Street Project. Advertising will go out for bids and awards will be
made on May 13, 2003.
- Airport Operations Manager Pat Mayo reported on terminal roof estimates.
Roofers recommend encapsulating the asbestos in the existing terminal roof,
and then covering it with metal roofing. Final details will be discussed at
the next meeting. John Sibold, Director of Washington State Aeronautics,
reported that the FAA is planning a meeting with WSDOT to determine what to
do with San Juan County's CTAF frequency.
- Harbormaster/Marina Report: Harbormaster Ed Barrett reported that Arnie
Benson will conduct a survey of the boat China Girl to see if it meets
requirements for a local area charter boat. Until such time, no tenants are
to be aboard the China Girl. Ed Barrett and Bob Freeauf investigated
floating restrooms in Bellingham that have HDPE floats. They determined
that cement float structures would be more reliable. Tami Hayes reported
reservations are looking good this summer for large and small boats. There
is now a wait-list for all slip sizes except 35 foot and under 24 foot. Ed
Barrett reported that the abandoned boat only received one bid for $100.
The Port will take possession of the boat ten days after the bid opening.
The vessel will be advertised at the Port's best estimate of its value and
will be sold as soon as possible.
- Port Executive Director: Steve Simpson reported on the Northern Ports
Security Meeting where security plans are being developed for marine
facilities for ports north of Everett. At the Northwest Regional FAA
Seminar, new federal legislation was discussed which requires scenic air
tour operators to obtain permits in order for them to fly over or within
one-half mile of national parks. The legislation would apply to San Juan
Islands Historical Parks that are operated by the National Parks Service.
The Port was recommended by OPALCO consultants to be top priority for a
grant to install a fiber optic connection to the airport terminal.
8. Capital Improvement/Acquisition Project Approvals: None
9. Commissioners' reports, comments, correspondence and requests. None
10. Agenda items pending future action: None
11. Approve and sign warrants. None
12. Executive sessions: None
The meeting adjourned at 5:04 pm.
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