16 Apr Commission Meeting Minutes 3-31-25
Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Special Meeting
March 31, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
David Preston, President
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Jay Grant
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Deputy Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Director of Economic Development
Brian Menard, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Iliana Minkov, Leasing and Administrative Specialist
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 9:30am.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
All the Commissioners are present.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER GRANT SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to 3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
• A comment from Howard Slauson was read regarding the Port attracting a marine supply store on site.
• Charles Malmgren made a comment regarding the new Commission appointment process and considerations.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of March 10, 2025 and March 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $789,335.36
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• No items were reported.
VIII. INFORMATION
A. Marketing and Communications Review
Director Williams provided an overview of the 2024 marketing and communications efforts, along with a look ahead at plans for 2025.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Harris reviewed several topics including staffing updates, government affairs work status, facilities and maintenance projects, and announced the marina and marsh cameras are live, along with the reminder that fishing is open starting April 2 through the end of April.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Grant attended the PNWA and AAPA conferences in Washington DC and provided an update on the conference and any potential impact to the Port. He also met with the federal governments team while in DC. Commissioner Grant also commented he would like to review the plan and cost for removing the old administration building (Phase 2 of the North Portwalk and Seawall Reconstruction project).
• Commissioner Cass had no comments.
• Commissioner Killin would like to add a future topic to look at how tax dollars are applied and ensure we are transparently sharing that information. She also noted the following future topics for discussion: 1) If the Port should take a position on the RFA and 2) Pros/Cons of AAPA membership.
• Commissioner Preston stated he will be attending the annual meeting for the Economic Development Commission.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Port Attorney Stephens announced the Port of Edmonds Commission will move into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) at 10:20am and will last 20 minutes. The Executive Session will conclude at 10:40am and at the conclusion, the Commission will return to the Special Commission meeting with action expected.
The Commission returned to the Special Commission meeting at 10:40am with action expected. Their possible ACTION Item, Nomination of candidate for Vacant Commission Position.
XII. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Nomination of candidate(s) for Vacant Commission Position
The Commissioners each gave thanks and accolades to all the candidates. They then each discussed their reasons for their nominee.
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THE COMMISSION NOMINATE ROSS DIMMICK AS A CANDIDATE TO THE CURRENT VACANT COMMISSIONER POSITION. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION. COMMISSIONERS PRESTON, CASS, AND GRANT VOTED IN FAVOR. COMMISSIONER KILLIN ABSTAINED.
Although Mr. Dimmick is not Commissioner Killin’s top nomination, she expressed her support for him, her appreciation for his qualifications, and did not want to vote against him.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 10:56am.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary