MINUTES FOR THE

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

March 11, 2009

 

Call to Order: 8:03am                                                                Adjourned: 9:19am

 

Roll Call:                          Don LeMaster - PDA

                                           Pat Kamber - EAB

                                           George Fisher - EAB

                                           Ed Binder - EAB/Site/Skok

                                           Gary Carlberg - EAB/Potlatch Water

                                           Dick Patterson - EAB

                                           Chuck Engel - PDA

                                           Lisa Ellis - EAB/Lilliwaup

                                           Barbara Levette - HCIC

                                           Mary Mede - Lk Cushman Booster Club

 

Guests:                              Commissioner Frank Benavente

                                           Commissioner John Wyatt

                                           Rich McEachin, Exec. Director

                                           Terry Veitz, Admin. Asst.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Tabled until others members from previous meeting arrive.

 

Old Business:

1. Update regarding special section for Hoodsport in Journal: Don LeMaster reported that the Hood Canal Business Assoc. met and everyone is happy about the special section going in the Journal. The first publication is scheduled for April and the section will be called the West Hood Canal Beacon. Greg Skinner has been assigned to be the ongoing reporter.

 

 

 

Approval of Minutes:

Dick Patterson made a motion to approve the minutes of Feb. 11, 2009. Chuck Engel made the second, passed unanimously.

 

Old Business (cont.):

2. Update regarding Plaque in honor of Dennis Craig: Don LeMaster reported that the plaque has been ordered and the site preparations are nearly completed. The cost was just under $1,500. The Lilliwaup Community Club and the Hood Canal Business Assoc each donated $500.00 towards the cost. The Port of Hoodsport is also being asked to donate $500.00. It was suggested that a dedication ceremony be planned for May. Don and Chuck will make sure the date/time is put in the local paper and Olympia paper and will make sure notices go out to all local entities. The Exec. Director will include it in the next Port newsletter. The dedication will be held on May 2nd, 1:00pm at the Staircase site.

 

3. Update regarding the Welcome to Hoodsport sign: The Exec. Director reported that he has identified the South site for the new sign and will work with Carrie Berrie/DOT. It was established that the North site sign is only in need of some maintenance, not replacement. It was suggested that a local effort be put together to get the North sign painted/restored to better condition. It is a private sign, not on State right of way, thus an issue for locals to take care of.

 

4. Update regarding possible Port District taxing expansion: The Exec. Director explained that it was previously thought that a new tax would not be established by expanding the district, but that was in error. The tax is $.29 (cents) per $1,000.00 assessed for each property within the Port taxing district. There was discussion regarding sending newsletters to a wider area of zip codes, not just the Port district. The Exec. Director will check on residence living in Potlatch that have Shelton addresses so they can be added to the mailing list for the newsletter. It was further discussed how important it would be to get out information to all entities if an expansion was entertained. Chuck Engel suggested that information showing any drawbacks, benefits of expansion should be put out to the public. Barbara Levette stated that Union doesn’t have local representation other than Mason County. This might be a benefit to garner support of becoming part of the district. Commissioner Benavente stated that the Port Commissioners have not addressed or endorsed anything regarding this issue, only the EAB has had discussions. Dick Patterson remarked that rumors are always out there, but we need to be as informative as possible. Don LeMaster stated that Union is a prime example of being non-represented and being in the Port district would give them that representation. Ed Binder suggested that a survey might be a way to assess how people feel about it. Ed Binder made a motion to put this item on the next agenda for further discussion. Barbara Levette made a second, passed unanimously.

 

5. Update regarding PDA Board liability insurance: Exec. Director McEachin reported that he has made a request to Enduris, but hasn’t gotten and final disposition from them. They have some concerns because of past non-payment issues.

 

6. Discussion regarding UGA: Don LeMaster stated that nothing further has transpired on this issue, but hoped to be talking to someone about it next week.

 

7. PDA Board Position: Don LeMaster reported that the PDA has a board position to be filled. Gary Carlberg said he would be interested in the position. Don LeMaster made a motion to nominate and appoint Gary Carlberg to the PDA Board. Dick Patterson made the second, passed unanimously.

 

Adjourn:

The meeting adjourned at 9:18am