PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
April 8, 2004
Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Ulanah McCoy, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Frank Cantwell, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Bea vonTobel.
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded approval of the minutes of March 25, 2004 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2003: status report
Much of the information was contained in the airport manager's report.
2. Pending Litigation: status report
No report
New Business
1. MOA for AWOS: action item
Chairman McCoy stated that she had reviewed this document and approved it by signature.
2. Dog Park Request
Chairman McCoy noted that she had received a letter from Sherry Vinson, requesting use of a portion of the Larson property for a dog park. Ms. Vinson had previously spoken with the airport manager, who outlined the grant assurance provisions for use of this parcel. After discussion, it was a consensus of the Commissioners that the airport manager write to Ms. Vinson noting that they had discussed the item, but took no formal action on her request. Since the area is currently undeveloped, it is available for use by the public without alteration at their own risk.
3. Larson Property Use: discussion
The preceding item opened discussion as to the Port's use of the Larson property to promote economic development on the island. Discussion ranged from transportation use to business incubator use to hangar development. No action was taken, but Commissioner Cantwell noted that this would be a topic for the update of the master plan, which has no future date for commencement.
4. Eastsound Dock: discussion
Commissioner Hopkins noted that the present dock and some surrounding area is owned by the San Juan County, and administration is presently the responsibility of the Parks Department. Because costs are involved in the maintenance and yearly floating dock removal and replacement, Hopkins mentioned that it had been suggested that the Port would be the logical entity to take over these functions, with a possible return of revenue. After discussion, the consensus was to investigate further the costs, liability and possible return issues involved.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from:
- Sherry Vinson, letter 3/30/04 re dog park;
- FAA/Airports Approach, newsletter for April 2004.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
- New PortaPotties
- Cones and Signs
- Beach Access at North End
- Sign Thievery
- Mowing
2. Construction Update
3. Community Airports Association Meeting
4. FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports Conference
5. Treasurer's Report for March 2004
Approval of Vouchers
Hopkins moved, Becker seconded approval of March 2004 general fund vouchers in the amount of $4,091.14 , and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of March 2004 capital projects vouchers in the amount of $21,972.33 , and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. April 22, 2004 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
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