Port of Orcas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
November 10, 2005
Call to order and confirmation of a quorum
The meeting was called to order at 7:00P.M. in the Port conference room by Steve Hopkins, Chairman. A quorum was present. Attending were: Ulanah McCoy, Steve Hopkins, Al Edwards, Garth Eimers, Bea vonTobel, David Williams.
Approval of minutes
Eimers moved, McCoy seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 2005 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
In order to accommodate David Williams (W&H Pacific), Chairman Hopkins asked to move items #3 and #4 of New Business to this time.
New Business
3. Consideration of Additional Runway Access at NW Corner---David Williams
Mr. Williams was present to ask for preliminary approval for the concept location on the proposed additional access point on behalf of Eric Johnson (Lantec Inc). The parcel, TPN 271124011000, has deeded access to the runway. After discussion, which centered on concerns for safety, possible infringement on airspace for future approaches, and the establishment of a third access point west of the runway, Eimers moved, Hopkins seconded tabling any decision until after these questions could be answered during the master plan update discussions, and the motion was unanimously carried.
4. Consideration of Application to FAA of Funding for Planning for Stormwater Design and Construction---David Williams
Mr. Williams presented information relative to a combined design and construction FAA grant application, which would detail the design work for the stormwater solution at the northeast corner of the airport and apply for such permits as would be needed, and to combine that application with one which would apply a slurry seal to the ramp areas. The rationale for doing such a dual application would be an increased chance of funding by the FAA. After discussion, the commissioners reached consensus to ask Mr. Williams to proceed with such an application.
Public Hearing to Discuss 2006 Port of Orcas Budget
Chairman Hopkins opened this portion of the meeting. Since no members of the public were present, Chairman Hopkins closed the public hearing.
Unfinished Business.
1. Looking Down the Runway: Continuing Discussion
It was relayed that no further information had been forthcoming from SJCPW or the SJC Prosecuting Attorney concerning a memorandum of agreement between SJCPW and the Port of Orcas.
Commissioner Becker had shared with other commissioners the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Beth Anderson from OPALCO regarding a change in the direction of the fiberoptic application previously submitted to the county.
2. 2006 Budget: Continuing Discussion
None
New Business
1. Consideration of Adoption of General and Capital Projects Fund Budgets for 2006.
Edwards moved, Hopkins seconded adoption of Resolution #11-10-05A, a Resolution Adopting the 2006 Budget in the amount of $158,600.00 for general funds and $200,700.00 for capital funds, and the resolution was unanimously carried.
MeCoy moved, Eimers seconded adoption of Resolution #11-10-05B, a Resolution Setting the Property Tax Levy for the Year 2006, in which the amount of the levy was set at $119,352, which is an increase of $6,880.00 and is 6.08% over the previous tax levy, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Chairman Hopkins signed the Levy Certification document.
2. Consideration of Cancellation of November 24, 2005 Regular Meeting
McCoy moved, Hopkins seconded cancellation of the meeting of November 24, 2005, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)W&H Pacific re Lantec access; 2)SJC-EDC re Economic Development Roundtable. Both items were informational in nature and were discussed earlier in the meeting.
The airport manager reported on:
- Around the Port
- Final Mowing
- Goose Chasers
- Windsock Concern
- Looking for Space
- arcel 271124011000
- Information to Abutters
- Cancellation of 2nd November and December Meetings
- Hangar and Bathroom Resolution
- November Holidays and Vacation
Items number 1,4,6,7 and 8 were informational in nature or dealt with during earlier portions of the meeting.
Item number 5 was scheduled to be discussed at the next regular meeting. Item number 2 was taken under advisement with the concern to be passed on to BWR for inclusion in the master plan update process. Item number 3 was discussed, with the concept of approaching the Eastsound Hangar Condominium Association with the request. The commissioners have concerns about increased traffic, possible construction inside the hangar, and suggested that perhaps another close and suitable solution might be found. Commissioner McCoy and the airport manager will relay this information to the group who asked the question.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Edwards seconded approval of general fund vouchers for October 2005 in the amount of $2,504.69, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of capital funds vouchers for October 2005 in the amount of $4,066.76, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Eimers seconded approval of November 2005 payroll in the amount of $4,177.31, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M. December 8, 2005 in the Port conference room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
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