MINUTES

PORT OF MANCHESTER

September 8, 2008

PRESENT:

Commissioners Strode, Fallstrom and Pedersen, Contract Administrator Fletcher; Attorney Thompson and 8 guests.

1.0 Call to Order: Board President James Strode called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

2.0 Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the August 11, 2008 meeting were approved.

3.0 Approval of Vouchers: Vouchers numbered 4098 through 4109 were approved for payment as required by RCW 42.24. (* A true and correct copy of the September 2008 Voucher Approval is attached to these minutes.)

4.0 Public Comments (Non agenda Items):

4.1 Ms. Larsen stated that there was no mid-week survey accomplished this past month. Another survey will be done this next Saturday. Five volunteers will be available.

4.2 There has been considerable noise from boaters in the past few days. The Port commissioners stated that there was not much that they could do about it since the noise was not coming from Port property. It was suggested that the Sheriff is the proper authority to contact.

4.3 Bud Larsen reported that he is working on constructing a railing on the stairs. It must be 36 inches tall. He is further working on a plan for landscaping the North picnic area, and is trying to find a pro bono landscaper. Mr. Larsen is also collecting information on a donation box for using the Port facilities. The income received would be for maintenance of the Port property only.

5.0 Department of Fish & Wildlife –additional RCO Billing: Alan Fletcher announced that the Department of Fish & Wildlife is closing out their books on the ramp extension project, and that another billing will be coming to the Port for an additional $4800, more or less.

6.0 Port Advisory Committee Meeting Update:

6.1 Meeting review: Commissioner Pedersen reviewed the discussion relative to the last meeting of the committee. The flag pole is coming down, and a replacement will be added. Commissioner Pedersen and Ms. Larsen reported that the County Assessor came to the meeting, and that much was learned concerning the availability of funds. The Committee is looking at lighting and landscaping. The possibility of expansion of the Port boundaries was discussed. The Committee looked at various ways to increase the availability of funds for the Port for future growth and expansion.

6.2 Community Sign: Commissioner Pedersen displayed a proposal for a community sign. It would contain space to list current activities occurring in Manchester. A possible location would be at Mile High and Colchester. There will be an effort to see if there is a contribution available somewhere to cover the approximate $2800 price for the sign.

6.3 Other: It was observed that a “pooper station” can be obtained without cost to the Port.

7.0 Grant Application Update:

Alan Fletcher reported that the parking lot application comes up for action in October. The cost breakdown has been done, and the presentation has been fine tuned. There is strong competition for all of the grants.

8.0 Miscellaneous:

8.1 Financial Report: Alan Fletcher presented a financial report for August 2008. A copy of the report is attached to these minutes

6.2 Commissioner Comments: A hold harmless letter was presented regarding a function to be held on Port property on September 27, 2008, sponsored by the Manchester Community Association. On motion duly made and seconded, the event was approved.

It was observed that the preliminary budget for 2009 should be presented to the Commissioners at their October 2008 meeting. Alan Fletcher will prepare this budget.

9.0 Future Meeting dates:

9.1 October 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – Regular meeting

9.2 November 10 2008, 6:00 p.m. – Regular meeting

10.0 ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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Ronald E. Thompson James E. Strode

Attorney/Auditor President