29 Oct Commission Meeting Minutes 10-13-25
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
David Preston, President
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Jay Grant
Ross Dimmick
STAFF PRESENT
Brandon Baker, Executive Director
Brian Menard, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Brittany Williams, Director of Economic Development
Iliana Minkov, Leasing and Administrative Specialist
OTHER PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Will Chen, City of Edmonds
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. MISSION STATEMENT
Commission Secretary Killin read the Port of Edmonds’ mission statement:
The mission of the Port of Edmonds is to provide value to our community through economic development, marina and commercial operations, waterfront public access, and environmental stewardship.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER CASS 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)
There were no public comments
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of September 30, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $438,158.65
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
Will Chen, City of Edmonds councilmember provided a brief update on the city budget, including a modified 2026 budget.
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
IX. INFORMATION
A. Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency Management Update
Director Williams provided an update on the Port’s participation in the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Public feedback on the Port’s application will be solicited prior to it being finalized for submission to the County.
B. Strategic Plan 2024-2030 Update
Executive Director Baker reviewed the Strategic Plan and provided updates on completed goals, current initiatives in progress, and projected timelines for future objectives.
X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Baker provided updates on the following:
• Underground Storage Tanks Sensor Repair
• Breakwater Cleaning with South County Fire
XI. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Cass shared that she had recently attended Annie Crawley’s Environmental Lecture Series focused on harbor porpoises, noting that the event was very well attended. She also participated in an event hosted by the Edmonds Yacht Club. Additionally, she extended an invitation to the public to attend a preparedness event at Edmonds United Methodist Church, which will address topics such as severe weather and earthquake readiness.
• Commissioner Dimmick had no comments.
• Commissioner Grant shared about an upcoming Ferries Conference and noted plans to attend an event on October 28th, co-hosted by the Samish Indian Nation and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).
• Commissioner Killin shared plans to attend the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) Annual Meeting in Vancouver, along with Commissioner Preston. She also expressed interest in bringing back an ethics-based decision-making framework that could potentially be adopted and implemented by the Port, particularly among the Commissioners.
• Commissioner Preston announced plans to attend the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) Annual Meeting, as well as a meeting focused on small Ports.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
The next Commission Meeting is scheduled to take place on October 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary