Friday Harbor Port District
Port Commission Regular Meeting
June 25, 2003
Minutes
These are the minutes of the June 25, 2003 Port Commission Regular Meeting at the San Juan Island Yacht Club.
Port Commissioners attending were Mike Ahrenius and Greg Hertel.
Staff attending were Executive Director Steve Simpson, Auditor Marilyn O’Connor, Harbormasters Tami Hayes and Ed Barrett, and Airport Manager Pat Mayo.
1. Approve minutes of the previous meeting: Mike Ahrenius moved to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2003 meeting, Greg Hertel seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
2. Citizen’s Comment/Requests: Gary Bolster, owner of Hangars Unlimited, reported on the progress of the south end hangar project. Site plans are being prepared by Rachel Dietzman.
3. Committee reports and facility maintenance reports: None
4. Consent Agenda: None
5. Commission Action Issues:
A. Review and Approve Small Community Air Service Program Grant Request:
The airlines have cooperatively developed the Small Community Air Service Grant proposal. The Port of Friday Harbor is the applicant for the grant to the FAA. The application is for $350,000 to help improve air service in and out of Friday Harbor. Mike Ahrenius moved to approve signatures on a Small Community Air Service Grant which is being submitted in partnership with the Island Air, Kenmore Air, San Juan Air and West Isle Air and to approve Resolution #03-008 which authorizes the Port’s participation in the grant application, gives the Port Commission’s support to the grant application and a pledge of the Port for support to administer the grant. Greg Hertel seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
B. Approve Contract for engineering for Airport Fence with Reid Middleton:
The scope of work for this project includes fence repairs, addition of magnetic locks on gates and electronic entry systems for some pedestrian gates and three strands of barbed wire on outriggers on the top fence rail along with fence repair. The project has already been awarded FAA grant funds that will cover 90% of the project. Greg Hertel moved for the Commission to approve the signature of the Port Director, or Port Auditor in absence of the Director, on a contract with Reid Middleton for design and engineering services for repairs and improvements to the Friday Harbor Airport fences and gates. Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
6. Commission Discussion Issues:
A. Proposal from James Crossley to use old Airport Terminal:
Mr. Crossley is requesting leasing a portion of the old terminal and turn it into an aviation center/museum. He feels the old terminal has historical significance to aviation on San Juan Island and he would be willing to fund the remodeling of the building and the entire project. The Commission believes this to be a good idea and looks forward to hearing more information from Mr. Crossley once he has completed details for remodeling. Staff suggested that reasonable expenses for restoring the building could be considered credit for rent and that the building could be used for a variety of general aviation purposes. The Commission agreed to the concept.
B. Discussion of CTAF Frequency change:
The FAA requested a meeting to discuss the frequency change. The Port Commission, County Commissioners and all airport owners and managers in San Juan County are being asked to attend. The meeting will be held July 29 at 1:30 at the San Juan Island Yacht Club.
C. Review scope of work for Airport/Seaplane Base Master Plan Update:
Staff and the Commission reviewed the scope of work for the Master Plan Update. The focus of the plan is for terminal improvements, vehicle parking and circulation, plans for additional hangars and supporting leases on Airport property.
D. Discussion of definition of a "fishing vessel":
At the last meeting the Commission requested a review of the Port Policy for allowing fishing vessels a lower rate for moorage and what the qualifications are. After reviewing the policy the Commission asked staff to ensure that all commercial fishing vessels in the marina fell inside the policy and, if not, that they pay the appropriate rate.
7. Public Hearings: None
8. Staff Reports:
A. Auditor Marilyn O’Connor reported that IPS had paid their minimum lease rent for 2002. This is the time of year for insurance renewals for the Port in the marina. Costs are expected to go up about 20% over last year. She also reported on the status of Turnaround Project; so far the contractor is on schedule and the contractor’s crew and Port staff have been working hard to make sure directions and ingress/egress is easy for customers.
B. Harbormaster Ed Barrett reported that permits for the Main Pier project have been held up at Fisheries and the project would probably have to be postponed until Fall of 2004. The new fireboat will be delivered on June 26. The abandoned dive vessel Solo is scheduled to be destroyed on June 26.
Harbormaster Tami Hayes reported that the Uniflite Rendezvous of 75 boats was a huge success and the marina was full. She also reported that summer staff training is wrapping up and we are trained and ready for the season.
C. Port Director Steve Simpson reported that the meeting date for July will be July 23. The Fourth of July Street Dance is going to take place in the lower port lot, hosted again by the SJI Yacht Club. Mr. Simpson will be out of the office until July 8.
9. Capital Improvements/Acquisition Project Approvals: None
10. Commissioners’ reports, comments, correspondence and requests:
Greg Hertel reported that the visit from the Haiphong Vietnam delegation had gone very well. Their primary interests were pumpout stations and public input on planning processes.
Greg Hertel made a motion to pay vouchers #G30346-30365 in the amount of $14,715.61 and #C30044-30045 in the amount of $10,109.65. Mike Ahrenius seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.
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