PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
March 23, 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.
Approval of minutes
Edwards moved, Hopkins seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2006 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
Chairman Becker reported that a conversation with Beth Anderson of OPALCO yielded the conclusion that the fiberoptic system installed in Friday Harbor had been a great success, and that they were looking for other people/groups to partner with to make it available for all the islands. Becker noted that the Port would wait for someone to create the business management plan and contribute funds to make this a reality before becoming involved.
2. Master Plan Update: Information
The airport manager reported that Charlie Riordan of BWR should have information available for the next regular meeting. No further information re the GPS approach was forthcoming. The AM also reported that, as a result of the wildlife control workshop at WAMA, it might be advisable to create a wildlife hazard management plan for the airport. Such a plan is AIP-fundable.
3. Access Agreement: Continuing Discussion
After revision of the cover letter for the documents was reviewed, all the documents were approved for distribution to those with deeded access. They will be personally delivered by the airport manager starting next week.
New Business
1. Joint Ports Meeting: Planning and Information
The meeting has been officially set for Saturday, April 29, from 2:00-5:00P.M. at the airport meeting center in Friday Harbor. Topics for discussion will include traffic trends, status reports on master plan updates, property values, and a presentation by John Sibold, WSDOT/A, as well as other topics TBA.
2. Noncash Charitable Contribution from Eric Johnson: Discussion
After discussion, which centered on the fact that the port would not be involved in any action except the receiving of this contribution, Eimers moved, Becker seconded signing of IRS Form 8283. The vote was Eimers, Becker, Edwards yea; Hopkins nay; McCoy abstain. Motion carried.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from 1)WPPA: March newsletter, March 10 legislative report; 2)Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.: 2005 Pavement Management Report;
3)FAA/NW: Airport Conference announcement and registration
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
- Security System Installation
- Hangar 1-23 Invoicing Completed
- Shower Door
2. Pavement Inspection Results
3. Purchase of Wildlife Deterrent Equipment
4. WAMA Conference
5. Access Documents
All items were informational in nature.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of the March 2006 payroll in the amount of $4115.60, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., April 6, 2005 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05P.M.
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