Port of Orcas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
January 26, 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 Jack Becker, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel.
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Edwards seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 2006 as corrected, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
The commissioners noted that the property at Orcas Landing had been sold.
2. Master Plan Update: Additional Information
The airport manager noted that the revised FAA grant application had been signed and forwarded to Mary Vargas.
3. Access Agreement: Continuing Discussion
After discussion of portions of the policy statement and the access agreement draft, Commissioner Eimers agreed to contact Port Counsel next week to seek more definitive language on both these documents. Discussion was scheduled to continue at the next regular meeting.
New Business
1. Consideration of Airport Terminal Security System Bids
Discussion centered on whether the alarm system should include audible alarms, who was responsible for the security of tenant offices, possible monthly surcharges, and the possibilities of setting off any system accidentally. Eimers noted that two basic concepts needed to be explored: whether the system was meant to prevent entry/scare off possible intruders, or gather data relative to person(s) who enter the premises in an unauthorized capacity. Chairman Becker and Commissioner Eimers will contact both purveyors to gather additional information and estimates which will be presented at the next regular meeting.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)WPPA: legislative reports; 2)WGEP: annual report for 2005; 3)AAAE: airport legislative alliance annual report for 2005.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. Beacon Pole/Light Installation
b. Gate Servicing and Repairs
2. Security System Information
3. Access Information
4. Recent Break-Ins
5. Out of Office
Items 1, 4, and 5 were informational in nature. Items 2 and 3 were discussed earlier during the meeting.
Commissioner Eimers inquired on the installation of signs directing drivers to proceed through the north parking area in a clockwise direction. The airport manager noted that installation of those signs awaited an abatement of vandalism at the airport. Discussion turned to the direction of flow through the parking area, and Eimers suggested that one solution might be to reverse the flow of traffic to a counterclockwise direction, since the layout of the area seems to promote that concept. This would be easy to carry out during the slack winter months.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Eimers moved, Edwards seconded approval of January 2006 payroll in the amount of $4,154.10, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., February 9, 2006 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
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