Friday Harbor
Port Commission Meeting
May 28, 2003
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm.
Port Commissioners present were Greg Hertel, Brian Calvert and Mike Ahrenius.
Staff present were Port Director Steve Simpson, Auditor Marilyn O’Connor, Airport Operations Manager Pat Mayo, and Harbormasters Tami Hayes and Ed Barrett.
1. Approve the minutes of the May 14th meeting: Mike Ahrenius moved to approve the minutes; Brian Calvert seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
2. Citizen comments/requests: None.
3. Committee reports and facility maintenance reports: None.
4. Consent Agenda: None.
5. Commission action issues:
A. Request to be co-sponsor of sustainability seminar: Larry Greene and student representatives of the Spring Street School asked the Port Commission to join them in designing and applying practices in sustainability. Brian Calvert moved to approve the request; Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
B. Review and request for renewal of WiFi contract: Kevin Keating of
Broadband Xpress reported that his company has deployed the WiFi system and is now enjoying positive cash flow. Ed Barrett reported that BBX has fulfilled the terms and conditions of the one year contract and advised another year’s term. Chris Flugstad of CascadeLink asked for the same contract and was denied access. Brian Calvert moved to extend the BBX contract, Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Pre-subscription agreement with OPALCO: If and when fiber optic service is available the Port would agree to subscribe as a public agency. Brian Calvert so moved, Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Commission discussion issues:
A. Briefing on Small Community Air Service Program: Clyde Carlson of San Juan Airlines invited Cory Robin of SkyVantage, Inc., a grant writing organization, to explain the workings of the program and the best in acquiring one. The Port Commission agreed to continue to study the feasibility of supporting the grant.
B. Report of RFQ for fence and gate project: Staff recommended Ried Middleton for the engineering project. The Commission agreed.
C. Discussion of passenger landing fees: No representative of the passenger carriers attended the meeting.
Brian Calvert moved to pay warrants #G30281 – 30384 in the amount of $13,481.36 and #C30036 – 30038 in the amount of $12,457.10, Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
7. Public Hearings: None.
8. Staff reports:
A. Auditor Marilyn O’Connor reported that the pre-construction meeting will take place on Friday the 6th. At that time the schedule for the Turnaround Project will be discussed.
B. Airport Operations Manager Pat Mayo reported that the terminal roof project is complete. He also reported that the CTAF change will be happening and is discussing methods to make the change safely. He also commended the pilots who fly cancer patients to doctor’s appointments without compensation.
C. Harbormaster/Marina report Ed Barrett reported that there is an abandoned vessel in the marina that needs to be removed from the water and broken for the land-fill. He also reported that the license for the operation of the aquarium has been signed by the Wescott bay Institute. Tami Hayes reported that we had a successful Memorial Day weekend.
D. Port Director: Steve Simpson reported on his recent trip to Pasco to the WPPA meeting. He also reported on attending a seminar on the subject of limited impact development which the Port co-sponsored. Over 125 people attended the event
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm.
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