Minutes for the Port of Hoodsport

Executive Advisory Board Meeting

November 8, 2006

Call to order:  8:00 a.m.                                                    Adjourned:  8:55 a.m.

Attendees:       Commissioner Tom Young

        Commissioner Frank Benavente

        Commissioner Dick Patterson

        Don LeMaster, EAB, Chair

        Dennis Craig, EAB

        Ben Fabig, EAB

        Carol Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Don LeMaster called the meeting to order at 8:05.a.m.

Commissioner Young stated that decisions made by the EAB are not official Port decisions, since this is a planning meeting instead of a regularly scheduled public Port meeting.

The minutes from the September 11, 2006 meeting were approved as written.

Old Business

Hoodsport Vision

Dennis Craig asked if resources on plotted lots and buildings are available through Middleton. Commissioner Benavente produced a plat map done by Middleton several years ago. Mr. Craig thought that we could use that as a baseline or first tier to overlay for future phases in the planning process. Commissioner Benavente thought that we could also go to the county for a “zoomed in” version of the aerial map that we purchased from them.

There was quite a bit of discussion about a 5-yr. plan vs. a 20-yr. plan and whether or not a 5-yr. plan would be sufficient for now, given the property that the Port now owns. Ownership of the tidelands is an issue since the DNR said that we couldn’t develop upland unless we own the property on which the tidelands reside. They didn’t have any issues with developing our property as long as there’s no dredging, but recommended that we work with fisheries and the tribe as we go forward.

Phase 2 of the project would be what goes beyond the current Port property. Commissioner Young stated that we need a 20-yr. plan to make the grant process successful. Don LeMaster felt that we need to move Hoodsport along, and get going on Phase 1, but cautioned about manipulating the market. He reiterated what we could accomplish now – a wharf or pier, the breakwater, a boardwalk, rest rooms and parking. Commissioner Young added that we could conceivably get grants to acquire additional upland property.

There were suggestions to get a dozen copies of the “zoomed in” aerial photo; to take the Middleton drawing to Kinko’s to make copies, etc. The consensus, however, was to bring in a consultant to get us started.

Pumpout

The application has been completed and submitted to the parks department. We’re waiting on the outcome.

Dock

The first two layers of the skirting have been removed and a letter accepting their proposal was sent to Hurlen Construction. As they recommended, we will allow the dock to dry out over the winter and take a look at it in the spring. The ramp issue is becoming critical and we will take a look at what has to be done to repair that.

Overnight Moorage Fee

The final public hearing will be held today, and then the commissioners will vote on it. Don LeMaster commented that security of the boxes would be an issue to discuss.

2007 Proposed Budget

Commissioner Young reviewed the 2006 budget and the proposed 2007 budget and took questions. We have enough carryover to move forward with projects even if we’re not able to obtain grants. The EAB members thanked Commissioner Young for his work on the budget and thought that it looked good as presented.

Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.