PORT OF ORCAS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 9, 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, Al Edwards, Jack Becker, Bea vonTobel, Steve Pearson, Ed LeCocq, Jr.
Approval of minutes
Hopkins moved, Becker seconded approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 11, 2004 as presented, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Public access time
None
Unfinished Business
1. Steve Pearson: request for driveway easement, further information
Commissioners noted the revised draft lease agreement with Pearson, provided by Port Counsel Hancock, and offered it to Pearson for his acceptance and signing. The document was scheduled for signing and notarization on December 10, with filing to follow.
New Business
1. Signing of cards of appreciation and get well
Commissioners signed cards of appreciation for work done to Port Counsel Hancock, and W&H Pacific, and a get well card to Dave Church.
2. Future Direction and Projects for the Port of Orcas
The airport manager asked Commissioners to think about the traditional roles of Ports, and how the Port of Orcas might see its future goals and direction being fulfilled, and suggested that perhaps at the next meeting, time be devoted to discussing such concepts, perhaps with information and input from the Orcas Research Group and Community Trade and Economic Development. Commissioners agreed to put some thought to the Port's present, perceived and future role as a part of the island community. Master plan data from the 1994 document would be available for that meeting, along with any additional information which might prove of value or interest.
Airport Manager's Report
Communications were received from: 1)Eastsound Sewer & Water, letter 12/1 re maintenance surcharge; 2)WGEP, winter 2004 newsletter and 2004 annual report.
The airport manager reported on:
1. Around the Port
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a. Flooring
- Airport Lighting
- Gates
- AWOS
2. GPS Approach Update
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Out of Office
5. Vouchers
6. North Outfall Pipe Repair Schedule
7. December Vacation Dates
All items were informational in nature.
Treasurer's Report
The treasurer's Report to 12/9/04 was presented for perusal.
Approval of Payroll/Vouchers
McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of December 2004 general fund vouchers in the amount of $12,109.86, and the motion was unanimously carried.
McCoy moved, Becker seconded approval of the December 2004 payroll in the amount of $3,120.10, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Next Meeting and Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Commission was scheduled for 7:00P.M., January 13, 2005 in the Port conference room.
Chairman McCoy reminded members that a new chairperson would be elected at that meeting.
Minutes prepared by Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager
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