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Port of Orcas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
January 23, 2003
Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Frank Cantwell, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Frank Cantwell, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Ulanah McCoy, Bea vonTobel, Myrna Fant, Edward A. LeCocq, Jr., Paul Vierthaler.
Chairman Cantwell asked for a moment of silence for the Triplett family and in memory of Cheney Triplett.
Approval of minutes
Cantwell moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2003 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Ed LeCocq., Jr. inquired whether any of the proposed capital improvements scheduled for 2003 could have helped in the accident involving N7282C. Chairman Cantwell replied that there was no way to answer that question. The NTSB is currently involved in the investigation of the accident.
Paul Vierthaler inquired about the status of the automated weather reporting station, and was informed that, all things considered, it should be operational by late summer; the GPS approach may take up to two years. In reference to a question regarding the deer fence repairs on the Parnell property, Paul was informed that the fencing crew was scheduled to be on site on 1/24/03 to complete upgrades and repairs.
Unfinished Business
- Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2002/2003: status report
Chairman Cantwell noted again that fence repairs were scheduled for the next day.
Relative to stormwater drainage, a letter co-composed by Commissioners Cantwell and McCoy had been sent to Jeff Winter, dealing especially with site-specific issues for possible funding. The new hangar project would then be dealt with as one of those issues.
There was agreement that the Port would push for rapid installation of the AWOS and the GPS approach.
- Pending Litigation: status report
Telephone calls and letters to AIG/Lisa Porcaro had not been returned in the Lunde matter.
Correspondence with Port Counsel Hancock in the matters of the Stevens access and the Kihlstrom matter had produced no returns.
- Sale of Hangar #5: assignment of lease
Cantwell moved, Hopkins seconded assignment of the lease of hangar #5 to Robert and Jane Simica, and the motion was unanimously carried.
This part of the transaction process had been mistakenly omitted from the meeting of January 9, 2003.
- Job Descriptions for Airport Manager and Operations Assistant: consideration of revisions
Commissioners Hopkins and McCoy reported on the proposed revisions. After some discussion, Commissioners were asked to review the documents for possible action at a later meeting.
As corollary discussion developed, it was noted that even though a description for an Operations Assistant might be adopted, it was not to be filled at the present time.
The Airport Manager was asked whether the "banking" of hours might be accomplished during the winter months and used during the busier season, perhaps leading to a six-day week during summer months. This was scheduled to be investigated and reported out, as was the use of compensatory time.
New Business
- Use of ramp area west of terminal: discussion
Chairman Cantwell reported that West Isle Air had verbally inquired about ramp area use by competing air carriers, and was informed that the ramp area was designated as non-exclusive use. He suggested that pilots park aircraft so as to share the ramp area should two or more arrive at the same time.
- 2003 lease rate for hangar #25: discussion
After reconsideration of the lease rate for Magic Air, Inc., and a rereading of the letter from Rod Magner, the Commissioners took no further action.
- Port hosting of safety seminar: discussion
In light of the recent accident, Chairman Cantwell reported that it might be of benefit for the Port to host a safety seminar for pilots and others in the aviation community. He asked whether the OAA and the local EAA chapter might wish to become involved. Since both the president and vice president of OAA were present (Paul Vierthaler and Myrna Fant), it was suggested that they work with the Airport Manager to schedule a date and possible use of the meeting room at the new fire hall for such a seminar. Myrna noted that she would meet with the Airport Manager to arrange details.
Communications and Airport Manager's Report
The Airport Manager presented communications from:
- Orcas Island Library District; letter 1/16/03
- W&H Pacific; closeout documents and maps 1/17/03
Commissioner McCoy noted that she would attend the 1/28/03 meeting with the Airport Manager proposed in item #1.
Corrections were scheduled to be completed on the maps in item #2 before signing took place.
The Airport Manager reported on:
- Aircraft accident on 1/18/03
- Job description revision meeting 1/14/03
- Happenings around the Port
- Items for Consideration
Under #4, the Commissioners approved declaring the white truck surplus, and advertising it for bid. Commissioners Cantwell and Hopkins volunteered to work on an updating of the noise abatement brochure. Commissioner Edwards will speak with Frank Loudin about possible design of a logo for the Port of Orcas.
Operational Issues
None
Approval of Payroll for January 2003
Cantwell moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the January 2003 payroll in the amount of $3,514.91, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. on February 13, 2003.
Chairman Cantwell adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
January 9, 2003 Port of Orcas meeting minutes
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