25 Feb Commission Meeting Minutes 2-10-25
Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 10, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
David Preston, President
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Jay Grant
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
Karin Michaud, Senior Office Manager
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Johnston will be joining late. Commissioner Johnston joined at 6:30pm.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER KILLIN 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 was no public comment given.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of January 24 and January 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $342,023.59
VII. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Committee Liaison & Assignments
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE 2025 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AS STATED IN THE COMMISSION MEETING, PORT OF EDMONDS 2025 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. COMMISSIONER GRANT SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Approval of Contract No. 2025-525 for Your Part-time Controller in the amount of $200,000.
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THE COMMISSION APPROVE CONTRACT NUMBER 2025-525 FOR YOUR PART-TIME CONTROLLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR FINANCE CONSULTING SERVICES. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VIII. INFORMATION
A. 4th Quarter and Annual Marina Operations Report
Deputy Executive Director Baker reviewed the 4th quarter and annual marina operations reports.
B. Audit Exit Report Review
The Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) completed the audit of the Port of Edmonds 2022 and 2023 Accountability and Financial Statement audits in January 2025. The Port of Edmonds received a clean audit. Director Brady reviewed the results with the Commission.
IX. WORKSHOP
A. Budget Planning Discussion
Director Brady reviewed the following 2026 budget planning topics and presented staff recommendations for each.
• Discussion on whether to include a 3-to-5-year financial outlook in the annual budget. The Commission determined that this was not necessary in 2026 given we’re updating the 20-year financial forecast and capital plan.
• Discussion about the Port’s pricing model (CPI + 1%) for Permanent Moorage and Dry Storage tenants – this topic will come before the Commission for a motion on February 24.
• Discussion regarding annual salaries and wages increase (CPI + Merit) – this topic will come before the Commission for a motion on February 24.
B. Administration and Maintenance Building Commercial Space
Executive Director Harris reviewed the history of the commercial space recommendation by staff and the subsequent Commission actions that brought this topic to the agenda. She reiterated that the staff recommendation is to maintain part of the space for port use and lease the remaining portion for commercial use.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THE COMMISSION DIRECT STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH LEASING THE COMMERCIAL AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING SPACE EXCEPT FOR THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE MAINTENANCE SHOP BUMP-OUT. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY A 3-1-1 VOTE. COMMISSIONERS PRESTON, CASS, AND GRANT AYE, COMMISSIONER KILLIN NAY AND COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON ABSTAINED.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive session.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:44pm.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary