14 Jan Commission Meeting Minutes 12-30-19
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
December 30, 2019
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Steve Johnston, President
Angela Harris, Secretary (by phone)
Bruce Faires
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Preston – ExcusedJim Orvis, Vice President – Excused
STAFF PRESENT
Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Renae Ebel, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
President Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER FAIRES MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 9, 2019 MEETING MINUTES
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,993,814.65
D. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF $5,452.25 AND SEND ACCOUNT TO COLLECTIONS
E. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF $1,517.90 AND SEND ACCOUNT TO COLLECTIONS
COMMISSIONER HARRIS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one from the public present.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
There were no possible actions on the agenda.
INFORMATION
Commissioner Faires asked when the old Travelift would be removed from the Port, and Mr. McChesney answered that they are giving the dealer a few weeks to remove the equipment.
Commissioner Johnston asked how staffing works during the holidays. Mr. McChesney said Marine Operations continue on the normal schedule throughout the holidays, and they are closed Christmas day and New Year’s day. Security staff works those two days. Staff is rotated for coverage, and they try to accommodate everyone’s needs during the holiday season.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. McChesney reported that everything is running smoothly at the Port right now, and they are looking forward to 2020.
COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnston observed that December 29th was really a busy time at the marina. There were no other Commission reports.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Jim Orvis for Angela Harris, Port Commission Secretary