MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PORT OF HOODSPORT COMMISSION
May 27, 2009
Call to Order: 9:40am Adjourned: 10:07am
Roll Call: Commissioner Wyatt
Commissioner Benavente
Staff Present: Rich McEachin, Executive Director
Terry Veitz, Admin. Assistant
Public: Terry Brazil
Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Benavente made a motion to approve the agenda
for May 27, 2009 as submitted. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
Public Communication: None
Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Benavente: Reported that he attended the following meetings: EDC Luncheon meeting; CTED Survivor Conference; Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting and the Historical Preservation meeting.
Commission Wyatt attended the WRIA-16 meeting and the budget and EPA grant were discussed. He reported that there will be an open house on June 18th from 5pm - 7pm at the Hoodsport Fire Station. There will be information booths and Aspect Consulting will do a presentation on Impaired Stream Analysis. He put forth all his meeting information to the Commission.
Executive Directors Report:
Executive Director McEachin reported that he has hired a new maintenance man for the Port.
Consent Agenda:
Minutes: Commissioner Benavente made a motion to approve the May 13, 2009 minutes as submitted. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
Vouchers:
Commissioner Benavente made a motion to approve voucher 5-2 as submitted. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
Old Business:
1. Further Discussion/ Direction regarding the shop local campaign: Executive Director McEachin reported that he talked to the woman who presented the map/flyer. She met with the Chamber and received $200.00. She met with the Skokomish Tribe and received $150.00. She met with the Business Association and received $400.00. She said that with those contributions, the Port of Hoodsport’s contribution would be $750.00. Commissioner Benavente stated that she should ask the Union Tourism Association too. Any other contributions would make the Port’s less. He also stated that all businesses should be included and have an opportunity to see a final draft. He stated that the Chamber has access to L-Tax and she should ask about that. He further stated that all events should be included so nobody is left out.
Commissioner Benavente made a motion to Table the issue until the next meeting on June 10, 2009 so the Executive Director can get the requested information. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
New Business:
1. Discussion and Appointment of Port Commissioner to replace Jack Hamlin: Commissioner Benavente stated that there are only so many candidates available. In the past, they drew from the EAB. Commissioner Benavente nominated Terry Brazil to replace Jack Hamlin pending clarification of the term expiration information from the County. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
2. Discussion/Direction regarding sharing resources with other Mason County Governments regarding grounds maintenance, tools, assistance in projects and grant writing, etc.: Commissioner Benavente stated that he wasn’t sure what the process is, but the Parks Director is reaching out. They also have an Adopt a Park program they are working on. He said he felt it was a good thing to be a part of. Commissioner Wyatt agreed that it was a good thing. Commissioner Benavente made a motion to agree to open discussions regarding resource sharing with other governments. Commissioner Wyatt made the second, passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business:
Executive Director McEachin ask if the Commission was interested in becoming a member of the Union Tourism Association. Commissioner Benavente stated that they have almost 60 members now and there is a lot of energy in the group. Commissioner Wyatt stated that the Commission should look at the issue at the next meeting. Executive Director McEachin stated that he would include it on the June 10, 2009 meeting agenda.
Adjourn:
Commissioner Wyatt adjourned the meeting at 10:07.
Minutes Approved: June 10, 2009