PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
January 12, 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 Steve Hopkins, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel.
Approval of minutes
Becker moved, Eimers seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 2005 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Oath of office for Commissioners Hopkins, McCoy and Eimers
The above-named commissioners read aloud the oath of office and signed the requisite document. It was notarized by the airport manager and will be mailed to the SJC Elections Department.
Election of Officers for 2006
Chairman Hopkins opened nominations for the office of chairman for 2006. McCoy nominated Jack Becker. Hearing no further nominations, Hopkins closed the nominations and declared that Becker was elected by acclamation.
Chairman Hopkins opened nominations for the office of secretary for 2006. Hopkins nominated Garth Eimers. Hearing no further nominations, Hopkins closed the nominations and declared that Eimers was elected by acclamation.
Chairman Hopkins then turned the meeting over to the new chairman to continue.
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
Hopkins stated that no further communications had been received in the matter of the property at the ferry landing. Others noted that with the changeover in county government, many items of business seem to have been deferred until the new system is up and running.
Becker noted that the EDC has also been caught up in the government change, but that since the funds to underwrite the feasibility study were not eligible under the current grant rules, it seemed futile to pursue this item further.
2. Master Plan Update: Additional Information
The airport manager reported that the FAA grant application will be rewritten by BWR to include the cost of the windcone pole and its installation and the cost of the beacon pole and its installation. When that application is completed and signed, it will be forwarded to Mary Vargas for signature.
3. Access Agreement: Continuing Discussion
The commissioners were provided with copies of the documents to review, and are scheduled to discuss the item at the next regular meeting.
New Business
1. Wooden Boat School and Business
Eimers shared that he was part of a discussion held in Deer Harbor regarding the possibility of starting a wooden boatworks school and business. Eimers noted that those attending had lots of ideas but needed to develop a business plan before we could determine the possibility of port involvement in such a process, particularly as it might relate to economic development. Matching monies are available from the state to apply to such a venture, and Eimers suggested that the port might help apply for various funding options with a third party.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)FAA: registration for Aviation Forecast Conference; 2)WPPA: December 2005 and January 2006 newsletters, minutes of annual meeting, standing committee list, legislative report for current session; 3)Steve Pearson: invitation to birthday celebration; 4)PDC: forms for filing; 5)North Sound Alarm: quote for services; 6)Marine Resources Committee: invitation to celebration; 7)Diana Hancock: goodies for the holidays.
The airport manager reported on:
- Around the Port
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a. Break-In, Thefts
- Imminent Arrival of Beacon Pole
- Investment of Port Monies
Discussion centered on the possible installation of a security system for the terminal building. A further bid is expected, and discussion was scheduled to continue at the next regular meeting.
Approval of Vouchers
Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of general fund vouchers for December 2005 in the amount of $12,550.18, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of capital project vouchers for December 2005 in the amount of $16,219.71, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., January 26, 2006 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00P.M.
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