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PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
March 9, 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: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, Steve Pearson
Approval of minutes
Edwards moved, Eimers seconded approval of the minutes of the February 23, 2006 regular meeting as corrected, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Steve Pearson was present to ask the commissioners whether he might construct a 75'x100' detention facility directly north of his driveway entrance, with a depth not to exceed one foot, sides sloping toward the center, with drainage to the south. After some discussion regarding possible FAA concerns regarding waterfowl, the commissioners agreed to provide the location for this facility.
Unfinished Business
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Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
No discussion
Master Plan Update: Information
The airport manager shared content of e-mails regarding lease and landing data.
- Access Agreement: Continuing Discussion
Chairman Becker reported on the content of Sec 308 of the federal act, which deals with equal treatment to all parties wishing to conduct business on airports. Discussion then centered on what protocol(s) might be employed in enforcing the agreement among any who might choose not to sign the agreement document. It was noted that a positive approach, including personal delivery of the documents, should be taken, starting with the cover letter. Chairman Becker volunteered to work on a draft of such a letter, which would be available at the next regular meeting.
New Business
- Joint Ports Meeting: Planning and Information
Chairman Becker reported on the tentative date of April 29th, at a site to be determined in Friday Harbor, which suits the ferry schedule. John Sibold, director of WSDOT/A, has been asked to address the commissioners on possible future security issues, and the Port of Friday Harbor has asked to discuss traffic trends. Other topics of concern have been solicited from the ports.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)WPPA, March 2006 report; 2)WPPA, legislative reports of February 24 and March 3; 3)WGEP; letter 3/2/06 re insurance savings; 4)WGEP; News Splash, March 2006.
The airport manager reported on:
- Around the Port
- Further Ditch Mowing
- Rotating Beacon Fix
- Deer at Parnells
- Leasehold Tax Audit
- Guardian Security Update
- Out of Office
- Public Records Access Research
- Port Shower Door Replacement Cost/Replacement Timeframe
All items were informational in nature.
Treasurer's Report
The treasurer's report and monthly revenue summary were accepted without comment.
Approval of Vouchers
Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded approval for payment of the February general fund expenditures in the amount of $5,899.91, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Becker moved, McCoy seconded approval for payment of the February capital fund expenditures in the amount of $4,267.60, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for March 23, 7:00P.M., 2005 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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