PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 10, 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, Edward A. LeCocq,Jr., Bob Gamble, Patrick Mann.
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Abood seconded approval of the minutes of the June 26, 2003 regular meeting as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Bob Gamble was present to encourage the Commissioners to reinforce their support of the draft airport overlay by being present at the SJC Planning Commission public hearing on Friday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. at the fire hall. He stated that although the Port had sent written comments to support the original document, personal presence at a hearing seems to carry more weight with the BOCC, who had changed the document, and which document had been denied by the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board. He further stated that the BOCC had ignored input from professionals (SJC Planning Department) and from the Port of Orcas when they changed the overlay which was later denied.
Commissioner comments included:
Cantwell---if one or more Commissioners are present, would they be perceived as presenting the Port's opinion or their own personal opinion . . .
Hopkins---is it possible that the BOCC has already made up its mind . . . EPRC members are highly influenced by local developers . . . BOCC has two members who are involved in development and ignore the professionals . . .
McCoy---even though Commissioners have supported the Planning Department's view, it would be important for the Port to be represented at this hearing . . . even if the BOCC listens carefully to EPRC, the Port should not give up trying to endorse the recommendations of the Planning Department to the BOCC . . .
Abood---would like to see EPRC and the Planning Department 'slug it out' . . .
Edwards---data to support SJCPD is from airports unlike that at Eastsound . . .
Pat Mann, SJC Planning Department, was present to answer questions, and noted that his professional experience in other overlay districts had led him to recommend the current standards for the Eastsound overlay district. He also stated that the Planning Commission makes no recommendations to the BOCC. He pointed out the modifications which the Planning Department had made to zones 2 and 3.
Hopkins moved, McCoy seconded writing a letter which would strongly support the proposed amendments to development regulations, Title 18, San Juan County Code, Section 18.30.180 Airport overlay district, and the motion was unanimously carried.
One or more members of the commission noted that they would be present at the public hearing on July 18.
The airport manager asked Pat Mann if he would also speak to the subject of current and possible future zoning of the Larson property. The current zoning as service/light industrial could be changed to airport use, which has more limiting usages. He stated that the portion of the property which is currently Eastound residential would not find support at the planning department should it be changed to airport use. The Commissioners took the information under advisement. No action was taken.
Unfinished Business
1. Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2003: status report
It was noted that bids had been published in the July 9 Islands' Sounder and the Daily Journal of Commerce, and that David Williams had already had inquiries of interested parties. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16th at 9:30AM. Bid opening is scheduled for July 23rd at 9:30AM.
The installation of the AWOS had been approved by the FAA on July 1.
Two copies of the bid documents and plans are available in the Port office for viewing.
2. Pending Litigation: status report
Chairman Cantwell reported that a communication to Jeff Winter, FAA, had been sent inquiring what kind of plan would need to be done so that the FAA might consider paying 90% of the cost of an aircraft gate for access from the Stevens property.
New Business
1. Port of Orcas plan to deal with further deer incursions within the wildlife fence
The airport manager had been charged with developing a plan to deal with deer inside the wildlife perimeter fence, and the plan was contained in the airport manager's report for this meeting. Hopkins voiced support for the proactive plan, and received consensus from all commissioners.
2. Lease of property---security for rent
Abood moved, Hopkins seconded waiving the rent security requirement as provided in RCW 53.08.085, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Communications and Airport Manager's Report
The AM noted communications from:
- SJC Planning Dept., 6/26/03, re Public Hearing Airport Overlay amendments.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
- Audit progress
- Deer incursion plan
- Mowing
- Tarmac cleaning/crack sealing
- Frequency change meeting
- Pat Mann's attendance at meeting
2. Treasurer's report for the first half of 2003
Approval of Vouchers for June 2003
Abood moved, Edwards seconded approval of general fund expenditures for June 2003 in the amount of $7,699.28, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Abood moved, McCoy seconded approval of capital fund expenditures for June 2003 in the amount of $15,870.28, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. on July 24, 2003 in the airport conference room.
Minutes prepared by
Bea vonTobel, Operations Manager
June 26, 2003 Port of Orcas meeting minutes
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