JOINT MEETING MINUTES FOR THE

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD AND PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

April 8, 2009

 

Call to Order: 8:01am, by Dick Patterson                                     Adjourned: 9:06am

 

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

                                           Terry Brazil - Lake Cushman Booster Club/EAB

                                           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: Terry Brazil made a motion to approve the minutes for March 11, 2009. Gary Carlberg made the second, passed unanimously.

 

Board Reports: Barbara Levette asked if everyone had seen the first edition of the special section for Hoodsport in the Journal. Those who had seen it made complimentary remarks about it. Dick Patterson mentioned that it is important for the businesses to support it by purchasing advertising.

 

Old Business:

1. Discussion regarding expansion potential of the Port taxing district: Ed Binder mentioned that the Tribe would not be part of the Port district. Barbara Levette asked if the district had to be continuous. Frank Benavente stated that the district could exempt the Tribal properties. Barbara mentioned that Union and Lilliwaup would want representation if included in the taxing district and that it might mean that they would expect more Commission seats to be created. Ed stated that representation is key, but they will want to know how they might benefit from being within the district too. Exec. Dir. McEachin mentioned that parts of Union are already in the Shelton Port District. Ed stated that a survey might be the way to proceed, but it has to show what the benefits are.

Don LeMaster agreed with the survey and added that how the questions are asked is also important and it should include information on what the Port has already accomplished and what the plans are for the future. Barb stated that there shouldn’t be sales pressure.

Dick stated that he felt this issue should be put on the next agenda to talk about it further. Those present agreed.

2. Discussion regarding expansion of newsletter circulation: Exec. Dir. McEachin reported that the cost to send to Union and Lilliwaup would be about $1,600 per quarter and at their last meeting, the Port Commissioners decided that it was too expensive at this time. Barbara asked if sending it to the expanded area twice per year or annually might be possible. Exec. Dir. McEachin stated that the Commissions want to see how the special section in the Journal works first. Pat Kamber mentioned that she doesn’t get the paper and thinks a twice a year mailing would be good. Don stated that he felt that they need to decide regarding the potential of expansion of the Port district and then follow up with any appropriate expansion of the newsletter. Exec. Dir. McEachin stated that the EAB, PDA and Business Association need to send letters to the Port Commissioners requesting that they explore the potential of district expansion. Terry Brazil stated that it should include the pros and cons of expansion. Commissioner Benavente stated that the Commissioners need to know how the communities feel about the potential, not just the representatives at the meetings. Dick stated that he felt a small group should meet and put together a request letter to the Port Commissioners. Barbara made a motion to have a sub-committee meet and draft a letter to the Port Commission and bring it to the next meeting and the letter should include the pros and cons of district expansion to other communities. Pat Kamber made the second, passed unanimously. A sub-committee will meet at the Port office on Wed., April 15th, 9:00am.

3. Discussion regarding PDA Liability Insurance: Executive Director McEachin reported that the insurance coverage has been approved and the Port will pay those costs. Don LeMaster has the paperwork to be completed and will get it back to the Exec. Dir.

4. Update regarding UGA: Don LeMaster reported that there hasn’t been any progress with this since the last report. He hopes to have more information at the next meeting.

Ed Engel mentioned that the PDA has received 4 - $500.00 checks to cover the expenses. It was further reported that the memorial dedication will be held at the site,  Lilliwaup staircase, on May 2nd, 1:00pm.

5. Discussion regarding information sharing for the Hoodsport special section in the Journal: Barbara said she received a call from United Way and they are asking who might have their sign that hung over the highway. She was told to check with PUD.

 

New Business: Commissioner Benavente reported that there will be a ship for sailing at the Port docks operating from June 29th - July 5th

 

Adjourn: Dick Patterson adjourned the meeting at 9:06am