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PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 10, 2002
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, Ed LeCocq Jr., Curt Johnson.
Approval of minutes
McCoy moved, Abood seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 2002 and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
Ed LeCocq, commenting on an unsubstantiated rumor, noted that the US jurisprudence system was adversarial in nature, and that if a person conspired with an enemy it constituted treason. He stated this was in reference to alleged conversation(s) between Commissioner Hopkins and former airport manager Duane Lunde concerning pending litigation. Commissioner Hopkins replied that Mr. Lunde is a private citizen and a friend, and that they indeed had conversation(s) on Port property. Chairman Cantwell also stated that, on advice of Port Counsel, he was also scheduled to speak with Mr. Lunde about the same litigation.
Unfinished Business
- Wildlife perimeter fence: status report
Much of the information on this topic was presented as part of the IAM report (item #1). A deer roundup and escorting off Port property was scheduled for 6:00PM on October 12, with as many volunteers as possible assisting.
- Port of Orcas Capital Projects for 2002: status report
The IAM presented materials from W&H Pacific (letter and attachments, 10.9.02) re the scheduled 2003 capital projects. After discussion, the IAM was asked to inquire of W&H whether that is their best guess on costs, and how that all fits into the 2003 proposed capital projects budget for the Port.
All field work for the stormwater drainage project has been completed, with findings to be worked out within the next three weeks.
Curt Johnson inquired about the best time(s) to set up equipment to measure latitude and longitude for the proposed GPS approach. He was asked to contact the IAM, who would accompany him at a time to be arranged.
- 2003 Budget: work session and public hearing
Chairman Cantwell noted that public comments about the proposed 2003 budget could be made during the open discussion by the Commissioners.
Working from the presented documents (Expense and Income Worksheet for 2002, 2003
Proposed Budget) the Commissioners moved some expense monies from the Airport Manager and Medical Stipend category to Reserve, but left bottom lines in each category unchanged. After further discussion, Commissioners were scheduled to be presented with any new information regarding capital projects, and were asked by Chairman Cantwell to be ready to pass budget resolutions and levy rates at the next regular meeting.
A discussion of tariffs was postponed until a later meeting. Information about expiring hangar/office leases was presented by the IAM, and discussion of these items was also postponed until a later meeting.
- Resolution 51: discussion
Chairman Cantwell noted that the Port had been asked to support R-51, but stated that he saw no benefit for the Port of Orcas in this resolution. Commissioner Abood stated that the Port should not comment on this issue. No action was taken.
- New hangar land project: status report
Chairman Cantwell stated that he had been informed that the EPRC had voted at its regular meeting on 10.3.02 not to approve the clearing and grading permit applied for by Orcas Excavating. He also noted that Commissioner Abood had identified himself as a Port Commissioner at that meeting, and had spoken against the granting of the permit.
Cantwell moved, Hopkins seconded notifying the SJC Permit Center and the EPRC that the permit for grading and excavation be granted as those bodies saw fit. After further discussion, both the second and the motion were withdrawn.
Cantwell moved, Abood seconded notifying the EPRC and the SJC Permit Center, with a copy to Bob Waunch, noting that Gary Abood did not represent the Port of Orcas at the EPRC meeting of 10.3.02, and the motion was unanimously carried. The IAM was instructed to write such a letter.
New Business
- Contact of employer by former Airport Manager
Commissioner Abood asked why former Airport Manager Duane Lunde had been in contact with his employer.
- WPPA dues increase
Edwards moved, Hopkins seconded dropping membership in WPPA. After discussion, the vote was Edwards, Hopkins yea; Cantwell, Abood, McCoy nay. Motion failed.
The IAM was instructed to write a letter to the WPPA asking the Port of Orcas to be reclassified back to a Class E Port, with attendant dues of $300. If this was not possible, the Port of Orcas would drop its membership in WPPA. Supporting evidence (loss of Harbor Air, possible change in status from Commercial Service to General Aviation airport) was scheduled to be included. Since an answer was expected before the next regular meeting, this topic will be discussed under unfinished business at that time.
Communications and Airport Manager's Report
The IAM presented communications from:
- WPPA (10/2/02) re dues assessment;
- WSDOT Aviation Division Airport Aid Grant Program (10/14/02);
- Community Airport Association: e-mail (10/7/02) re notes from fall meeting;
- FAA: (10/4/02) letter granting approval for Griot/Port BLM/land swap;
- W&H Pacific: (10/9/020 letter re fee proposal for 2003 Airport Improvements.
The IAM reported on:
- Fence matters
- Drainage evaluation
- Budget projections
- Medical stipend
- Expiring leases
- Current tariffs
Items #1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 were discussed during earlier business items.
For item #4, Abood moved, Hopkins seconded revising the IAM's medical stipend to $237.33/month, which reflected the true 90% cost of coverage obtained, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Operational Issues
None
Approval of Vouchers for September 2002
Abood moved, McCoy seconded approval of general fund vouchers for September 2002 in the amount of $6,654.97, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Abood moved, McCoy seconded approval of capital projects fund vouchers for September 2002 in the amount of $6,639.73, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Executive Session
Chairman Cantwell asked to convene for an Executive Session at 8:50P.M. for a time not to exceed 15 minutes, pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 to discuss a legal matter. The Executive Session ended at 9:05P.M. at which time the Regular Meeting was reconvened.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. on October 24, 2002.
Chairman Cantwell adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Port of Orcas Sept. 26, 2002 meeting minutes
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