PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 22, 2003
Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Frank Cantwell, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Frank Cantwell, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Gary Abood, Ulanah McCoy, Bea vonTobel, Paul Vierthaler, Edward LeCocq Jr., Jack Becker.
Approval of minutes
Abood moved, McCoy seconded approval of the minutes of the May 8, 2003 regular meeting as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Paul Vierthaler asked about progress on payment for Island Excavating as a subcontractor for the fence project and was informed that the question had been forwarded to David Williams who thought perhaps the Department of Revenue might not have released the funds. He presented information re the widening and repaving of the taxiway to the Parnell hangar, which was to be distributed to the Commissioners for comment and action at the next regular meeting. A copy was also to be forwardedto David Williams. Paul also expressed concern for the two remaining deer inside the perimeter fence. It was noted that Don Tompkins had swept the fenced area earlier in the week and was unable to flush out any animals. Efforts to rid the airport of the deer will continue.
Unfinished Business
1. Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2003: status report
No report
2. Pending Litigation: status report
No report
3. Port of Orcas Logo Contest: review status
After discussion, a vote was taken by the Commissioners to choose the logo inside the blue-green block as the winner.
The AM was instructed to speak with Rod Magner re a gift certificate good for the biplane ride which had been decided on as the prize.
4. Bob Schoen Memorial: status report
Commissioner McCoy reported that the family chose not to have the Port name the terminal in Bob's honor, but approved a framed wall display noting the history and contributions made by him to aviation on Orcas Island. The display would also have photographs.
Abood moved to approve $300 to fund the wall display. The motion was lost for want of a second.
Abood moved, McCoy seconded approval of $250 to fund the wall display. McCoy, Hopkins yea; Edwards, Abood, Cantwell nay. Motion failed.
Hopkins moved, Cantwell seconded approval of an amount not to exceed $400 for the wall display, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner McCoy was asked to take care of arrangements for the display.
5. Access Document: status report
After discussion, the suggestions made by Port Counsel were scheduled to be incorporated into the original document by Commissioner Hopkins the the AM. The document was then scheduled to be distributed to abutters.
New Business
1. FedEx lease renewal: negotiations
The AM reported on the series of conversations, offers and counteroffers made in this matter. It was suggested that the Bellingham station manager be contacted for any further information which would aid help in the negotiations. The AM will do this, and report back at the next regular meeting.
2. USA Today newspaper vending box: question regarding placement permission
Chairman Cantwell asked how the box happened to be placed at the terminal. The AM replied that the vendor had asked verbally for permission, and it had been granted. The AM was asked to obtain a more formal written request from the vendor for placement.
3. Zoning of Port-owned land: inquiry
Commissioner McCoy stated that a conversation with a local realtor had led her to believe that the Larson property, currently zoned ad service/light industrial, did not allow for construction of hangars, and wished to have this question cleared up. The AM was instructed to verify both status and allowable uses.
Communications and Airport Manager's Report
The AM noted communications from: Port Counsel, e-mail, 5/14/03 re access draft. This item was discussed under Unfinished Business.
The Airport Manager reported on:
- Around the Port
- Capital Projects
All items were informational in nature and required no action.
Approval of Payroll for May 2003
Abood moved, Cantwell seconded approval of payroll for May 2003 in the amount of $3,318.73 and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. on June 12, 2003.
Chairman Cantwell adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
May 8, 2003 Port of Orcas meeting minutes
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