PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 13, 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, Jim Hamilton, Steve Pearson, Mike Buck, Barbara LaBrash, Robin Watson.
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Cantwell seconded approval of the minutes of April 22, 2004 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Jim Hamilton was present to ask whether the Commissioners would allow use of the day park on August 7, 2004 for the annual car show. He noted that insurance for the event had been arranged, and that he expected 80-100 cars to be on display. Consensus by the Commissioners was positive for this event.
Unfinished Business
1. Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2003: status report
Much of this information was contained in the airport manager's report. Cantwell asked that a letter to the Seattle FSDO be sent, urging prompt action on the GPS approach, as it has been over a year since the application was submitted with no apparent action.
2. Pending Litigation: status report
No report
New Business
1. Driveway access request---Steve Pearson
Steve Pearson was present to ask whether it might be possible to obtain access to his property on Enchanted Forest Rd across Port property via Lovers' Lane for a driveway, and possible parking lot and stormwater functions. He noted that he could function with just driveway access, but could make better use of his property with all three requests granted.
Hopkins questioned whether the Port could grant an easement on public property for the private use of an abutter, and whether such granting would set a precedent.
Pearson was asked whether he had spoken with other entities which would have an opinion of this request (SJCPW, EPRC) and noted that an informal conversation with SJCPW appeared to have no objection.
Chairman McCoy offered to speak with Jeff Winter at the FAA about this request, which was then scheduled for further discussion at the next regular meeting.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)SJC Treasurer, letter 4/23/04, re reduction in tax revenue; 2)SJCPW, letter and check for North Beach Rd. ROW for public pathway.
Item #1 prompted questions about how the Youngren resolution had affected the Port and other public entities.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
a. ROW payment
b. Copy machine breakdown/repair
c. Lantec information
d. West taxiway slumpage
2. Construction Update
3. Tax Revenue Reduction
4. Driveway Access Proposal
5. Combined Port Workshop with Lopez and Friday Harbor Commissioners
6. Operations Assistant Position
7. WAMA Meeting
Item 1c noted that no information had been received. Discussion of item 1d noted that quotes would be sought from at least two island excavation companies before submission to the Commissioners for approval. On item 5, the Commissioners were polled for attendance, with two positive responses plus one additional possible. It was suggested that the Port pay for the rental of an aircraft to speed time lost from ferry travel. The airport manager thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity of attending the WAMA conference, and reported on presentations on insurance and others.
Chairman McCoy asked about the condition of the landscaping materials and the fact that they seemed sparse. The airport manager was scheduled to contact the landscaper to discuss the concerns.
The treasurer's report was presented for perusal.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
Becker moved, Hopkins seconded approval of general fund vouchers for April 2004 in the amount of $2,179.31, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of additional general fund vouchers for April 2004 in the amount of $172.42, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded approval of capital fund vouchers for April 2004 in the amount of $18,568.36, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., May 27, 2004 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
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