13 Aug Commission Meeting Minutes 7-29-24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
July 29, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jay Grant, President
David Preston, Vice President
Janelle Cass, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Selena Killin
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Deputy Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Economic Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to 3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
• No public comments were provided.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE ITEMS A, C, D AND E AND THAT ITEM B BE MOVED TO VIII (INFORMATION). COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of June 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $2,624,127.21
C. Executive Director Write off $16,779.19 and Send Account to Collections
D. Executive Director Write off $11,417.51 and Send Account to Collections
E. Executive Director Write off $12,710.01 and Send Account to Collection
VI. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commission moved into Executive Session at 1:05 p.m. for 45 minutes per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and 42.30.110(1)(g). The Commission came out of Executive Session at 1:50 p.m. and extended the Executive Session for 30 minutes. The Commission came out of Executive Session at 2:20 p.m. and extended the Executive Session for 15 minutes. The Commission came out of Executive Session at 2:50 p.m. and extended the Executive Session for 10 minutes.
VII. COMMENCE REGULAR PORTION OF BUSINESS MEETING
The Commission came out of Executive Session at 3:00 p.m., returning to the regular portion of the business meeting with no related announcements or actions taken.
VIII. INFORMATION
A. Approval of Payments in the amount of $2,624,127.21 – Director of Finance and Administration Brady reviewed the approval of payments and answered questions.
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,624,127.21. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. The 2nd Quarter Marina Operations Report was reviewed by Deputy Executive Director Baker.
C. The 2nd Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report was reviewed by Manager of Properties and Economic Development Williams.
D. The 2nd Quarter Financial Report was reviewed by Director of Finance and Administration Brady.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Harris did not have any additional updates.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Killin reported on attending the Economic Development Committee meeting.
• Commissioner Johnston reported on attending the WPPA Commissioner Conference and provided an overview of a few key topics from the conference and the tour of the Port of Benton. He also reported on attending the Port of Edmonds Finance Committee recently.
• Commissioner Cass commented on a recent electrical vehicle fire on highway 99 and questioned the City’s rules on the number of chargers required by the Port on our North Portwalk and Seawall Reconstruction project. She also gave an update on some street/bicycle improvements within the city limits.
• Commissioner Preston reported on recently attending the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County meeting and tour of Port of Everett. He also attended the WPPA Commissioner Conference last week and provided an overview of the tours and topics.
• Commissioner Grant reported on attending the WPPA Commissioner Conference and provided an overview of the conference and the Ports toured. He attended the AAPA Smart Ports Seminar and Expo in Seattle. He will also be appointed on the City’s committee for the Snohomish County Fire committee.
XI. WORKSHOP
Director of Finance and Administration Brady opened the Budget Baseline Conditions and Tax Levy workshop by providing an overview of the recommendation from the Finance Committee. The Commission discussed and agreed with the recommendation.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Janelle Cass
Port Commission Secretary