11 Sep Commission Meeting Minutes 8-26-24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
August 26, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jay Grant, President
Janelle Cass, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Selena Killin
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Economic Development
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
John Brock, Town of Woodway Council
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED TO EXCUSE COMMISSIONER PRESTON FROM THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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)
V. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of August 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $429,102.28
C. Motion for Wildlands of Washington LLC Agreement
VI. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. There were no additional actions discussed.
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• Councilmember Brock provided a brief update on the Town of Woodway Town Fair held on August 17, 2024.
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Harris provided the following updates:
• General Updates
o Spill Buckets
o Port Management Agreement (PMA)
o Staffing Update
o Community Update
• Maintenance & Landscaping Department Update
o Staffing Concerns
o Aging Infrastructure and Equipment Planning
o Maintenance Plan
o 2024 Maintenance Project Updates
• 2025 Budget Update
IX. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Cass – Commissioner Cass attended the Port BBQ and appreciated all the work that staff put into the event. Reviewed her recent meeting with the City of Edmonds Mayor regarding emergency management planning.
• Commissioner Johnston – Commissioner Johnston noted that he appreciated the City’s response so far to the Commission letter of concern regarding the City Comprehensive planning process as it relates to the Port of Edmonds property. He also attended the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County Board of Trustees as proxy for Commissioner Preston.
• Commissioner Killin – Commissioner Killin attended the Edmonds Economic Development Commission where tax increment financing was reviewed.
• Commissioner Grant – Commissioner Grant also attended the Port BBQ and thanked staff for a nice event. He also mentioned he is hearing about break-ins in cars at Harbor Square Athletic Club through pickleball social groups. He also appreciated the response from the Mayor to the Commission letter of concern regarding the City Comprehensive planning process as it relates to the Port of Edmonds property. He also gave an update on the City budget process.
X. WORKSHOP
A. 2025 Association Membership & Commissioner Conference Plan – Commission discussion and direction on budget planning for 2025.
B. Waterfront Planning – Discussion on next planning steps for the Waterfront real estate assets, to include the involvement of the Waterfront Committee.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session was not held.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:55pm.
Janelle Cass,
Port Commission Secretary