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MINUTES FOR THE

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

June 11, 2008

Called to order: 8:10am                                                           Adjourned: 9:25am

Roll Call:                     Don LeMaster-EAB Chairman

                                     Barbara Levette-Public Involvement Mgr.

                                     Ed Binder-Skokomish

                                     Pat Kamber-EAB/Colony Surf

                                     Janene Bandes-HCBA

Guests:                        Commissioner Benavente

                                     Rich McEachin, Exec. Director

                                     Terry Veitz, Admin Assistant

                                     Commissioner Hamlin

Approval of Minutes: Ed Binder made a motion to approve the minutes of May 14,                                               2008. Motion was 2^nd by Janene Bandes. Passed unanimously.

Old Business: Barbara Levette presented the 3^rd phase presentation/discussion regarding                            partnerships. The following was noted:

                     1. -Partnership with the County needs to be nourished and more attention is

                          needed from them.

                         -Tourism dollars-4th of July and representation on County website.

                        - Public entities/County/State/Feds/Regulatory Agencies.

                     2.  Criteria used by the County to judge EAB with Port.

                         -Participation by EAB with Port - tax benefits to County, a voice,

                          exposure, influence, traffic, building permits/development permits,

                          activities, sewer, law enforcement issues, perception of representation.

                     3.-Complaints to Commission, includes what is not County mandate,

                           contributes to perception of Hoodsport.

                        -Cost of law enforcement, L-tax, disasters.

                          - increased tax base if Hoodsport Days promoted

                          - feedback from Environmental organizations 

                          - permitting agencies/personnel and County Commissioners may have

                             their own agendas.

                          - on Planning Commission

                          - on County Boards

                          - Zoning

                          - Direct participation level/appear to speak

                      4. How are we doing?

                          - shot in the dark/no organization

                          - sporadic representation

                          - Port recognized recently

                          - Full of surprises/shops/activities

                          - Pump-out/new docks/recognize the energy in Hoodsport

                          - need to partner with neighboring communities/Casino

                          - County doesn’t see Hoodsport/Hood Canal associations

                          - Who do you talk to, to talk about Hoodsport?

                          - Opportunities for working with local communities

                       5.  Skokomish - Criteria they use to judge Hoodsport

                          - area to shop, commercial fishing, alternative for fuel/groceries,

                            socialization, restaurants, entrance to Lake Cushman to reservation,

                            opportunities for cross merchandising, element base/proof of market,

                            beer, cigs, fish.

                          - tribal members in Lake Cushman, antagonism from our dock, County

                            wouldn’t provide law enforcement.

                          - history - older perception.

                          - Skokomish haven’t had resources to deal with and establish

                             relationships with the Port.

                          - Tribal members attend 4^th of July activities in Hoodsport

                       6.  How is the Port doing?

                          - A lot don’t know or care to know

                          - mutual marketing opportunities

                          - tribe is proponent of Hoodsport UGA

                          - Opportunities for partnership with mutual support.

                          - strong PDA

                          - Need to develop relationships before they are needed

                    ** The next meeting will include more discussion regarding partnerships.

New Business: None

Adjourn: At 9:25am, Barbara Levette moved to adjourn the meeting, Pat Kamber made                    the 2^nd and it passed unanimously.