PORT OF COUPEVILLE

Commissioners Present: Benye Weber and Marshall Bronson
Commissioners Absent: Ann McDonald

Others Present: Jim Patton (Executive Director), Molly MacLeod-Roberts (Edwards & Associates), Michael Stansbury (President, Greenbank Farm Management Group), Virginia Bloom (Executive Director, GFMG), Nathan Whalen (Whidbey News-Times), Mike Diamanti (Coupeville Resident) and Mike Bakker (Partnership Assistant, United States Census 2010)

Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 10:32 a.m. by Commissioner Bronson in the Coupeville Recreation Hall, located at 901 Alexander Street in Coupeville, WA, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

Bronson stated that the Minutes for the regular meetings of December 9, 2009, and January 12, 2010 were available for approval and signatures.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to approve the January 12, 2010 meeting Minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.

ACTION: A motion was made by Bronson and seconded by McDonald to approve the December 9, 2009 meeting Minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.

COMMISSIONERS' REPRESENTATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Board)

• Council of Governments: Weber
• Marine Resources Committee: Bronson
• Penn Cove Water Festival: Weber
• Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce: Weber
• Washington Public Ports Association: McDonald
• Puget Sound Partnership - McDonald
• Greenbank Farm Liaison - Bronson
• Regional Transportation Planning Organization - Bronson
• Economic Development Council - Bronson
• Community Supported Agriculture - Weber

Weber noted that in the past, the Port has allocated approximately $1,500 per year for each Commissioner's travel expenses, but she and some other Commissioners have not submitted expense reports for travel reimbursement based on the limited amount of money in the Port's coffers. Patton noted that the 2010 budget allocated $1,000 per year for each Commissioner for travel expenses.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by Bronson for the Commissioners to not request or receive reimbursement for travel expenses.

Weber felt they should consider it as voluntary time and service because every dollar saved for the Port is important. Bronson said he agreed they should not seek reimbursement for local travel for meetings, etc., but when they travel to Olympia, etc. or when they stay overnight somewhere, that is an exceptional expense that the Commissioners should not be obligated to pay. Patton noted that the Commissioners are entitled to travel reimbursement (mileage, lodging, etc.) under Washington State law. Weber reiterated her feeling that they should not seek reimbursement for travel expenses. McDonald said she didn't even come close to using her budgeted amount for travel expenses last year, and she has already given up so much of her own time and money over the years she has served as a Port Commissioner. She adamantly believes they should be compensated for longer travel distances and/or overnight lodging. She concluded, "We're entitled to it."

Weber said their time and energy should be spent locally. WPPA has a paid lobbyist to lobby legislators on behalf of the ports, and the lobbyist provides timely reports to the ports on status, etc. She thinks the Board should telephone legislators and the lobbyists rather than drive to Olympia.

Bronson called for a vote on the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 1 - 2, with Weber voting in favor and Bronson and McDonald opposed.

Patton reported that Island County's Election Auditor had provided notice and a map indicating that a new voting precinct has been carved out of the District 3 area (identified as North Bluff). Additionally, the Admiralty precinct has been divided into two precincts (Admiralty 1 and Admiralty 2). The notice and map are on file at the Port office.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

Request for assistance with CENSUS 2010: (Michael Bakker) Bakker, Partnership Assistant with the U.S. Census Bureau, was on hand to promote participation in Census 2010, and to ask for Port assistance in doing so. He reported that only 59% of Island County was counted in the previous census conducted in 2000. Overall, 67% of the United States was counted and 66% of Washington State.

Bakker explained that, since October, he's been working with Island Transit, advocates for the homeless, libraries, food banks, local media and various government entities in Island County. The Census 2010 forms will be mailed out in mid-March, and he stated, "This is the easiest census in history - 10 questions, 10 minutes." He emphasized that the U.S. Census Bureau guarantees that census information will be kept confidential for 72 years. The data is used for statistical purposes only and cannot be released to any other organization.

He asked the Board if the Port would be willing to help by partnering with the US Census Bureau, and provided the Board with a partnership form (on file at the Port office). He identified some ways the Port could do to help would be to put it in a newsletter, allow educational material to be distributed or posted at Greenbank Farm, post the information on the website, etc.

The report will be sent to the President on December 31, 2010 and available to government officials and public entities in April 2011. Bakker noted that $450 billion would be allocated based on census data in 2011. The more people counted in Island County, the more money will be allocated to the area for roads, schools, non-profit organizations, etc.

Patton noted that both the Port and the Greenbank Farm have websites. Bakker suggested they could post a link to the Census Bureau with the Census 2010 logo. Bronson thought some posters on the Wharf would be good as well. Weber said the 2010 Census is very important and the Board should become a partner and be supportive. Bakker pointed out that Washington State's population is estimated to have grown by 750,000 since 2000, so if the Census 2010 is counted right, the State could gain another Congressional member.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to support the United States Census 2010 and become a partner. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board thanked Bakker for his presentation.

MEETING OPEN TO PUBLIC INPUT: Bronson opened the meeting to public input. No one wished to speak and Bronson closed the meeting to public input and returned to the public meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Port Executive Director's Report: (Patton)

Boating and fueling activities: Patton reported 585 gallons of fuel sold in January, for a gross profit of $234.36.

Status of pumpout station project: The good news is that the final required permit has been received from the Army Corps of Engineers, so the Port can finally make application for the 75% reimbursement contract with State Parks and Recreation. The permit and the accompanying very instructive letter are on file at the Port office, along with the permits from the Town of Coupeville and the Department of Ecology and the letter from the Department of Fish and Wildlife indicating a permit is not required from them. The bad news is that the company selling the pump has said their pump cannot meet the state specification of 15 gallons per minute flow at a -4 tide. Patton said he is looking for a more powerful pump, but it will probably cost a lot more money. He reported that Bronson suggested another option: Rather than placing the pump on deck of the wharf or the exposed concrete fuel piers, they could instead place it on one of the wooden mooring floats that is somewhat sheltered from the westerly winds by the Wharf building and pilings. Subsequently, Patton contacted the electrician and plumber who provided the original estimates for hooking up the pump, and they will provide estimates for electricity and plumbing for the pump at the new location. Patton said he should have all the numbers in hand by the Port's next regular meeting, and he will keep the Board updated via email. Patton also noted that the Town of Coupeville's question regarding biological oxygen demand has not yet been resolved. A WSU Beachwatcher who is an expert in the field has agreed to meet with Patton and the Town's Public Works Director, Malcolm Bishop, at the Town's water treatment plant in the next week to ten days. They will then determine what needs to be done in order to move forward.

Status of Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain visits in March and April: The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain plan to visit the Wharf for three days in May, and again for three days in August. The Town of Coupeville and the Front St. Merchants have been notified, and are preparing to welcome them. Patton noted that in the past, the Port has not charged those vessels for such day stops as they have been part of the festivals and contribute to the economic development of the district. He suggested they continue that practice and the Board had no objections. Patton was also pleased to announce that the Victoria Clipper will make a trial stop at the Wharf today. They will be bringing whale watchers to Saratoga Passage and they wish to visit Coupeville every Saturday in March and three Saturdays in April in order to let their passengers have an opportunity to eat and shop. Patton will keep the Mayor, the Chamber of Commerce and the Front Street Merchants advised about the Clipper's visits.

U.S. Coast Guard visit: Patton reported the Coast Guard has a new program, "America's Waterway Watch," and they wanted to enlist the support of the Port in terms of reporting to them anything strange noticed in Penn Cove. The Port will happily comply and program brochures are available at the Port office.

Status of annual inspection of fuel tanks & lines and calibration of fuel pumps: The annual compliance test and inspection was completed with no discrepancies; and the Port has been billed $640.

Diamanti proposal: Patton referred the Board to their copy of the unsolicited proposal submitted by Michael Diamanti (on file at the Port office). Diamanti was on hand to present his proposal to provide an in-depth, very detailed look at all fuel-related expenditures and sales for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. He explained it would be done "with an eye to efficiency, cost savings, increased revenue, patterns with other fuel sales, etc." Weber said she liked the idea and that it was for "only a small fee of $400."

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to accept Michael Diamanti's unsolicited proposal as submitted to conduct a fuel analysis of 2007, 2008 and 2009. The motion passed unanimously.

Wharf, Causeway & Entrance Park Upkeep:

Status of replacement of Wharf siding: No update. Status of piling repairs: Patton referred the Board to their copies of the quote and purchase contract provided by Schrader Co. Sales for the repair materials, with the repair work to be completed by the Port employees. He pointed out that the permit from the Town for the work is "a continuing permit", so when additional piling repairs are required they will be able to do so without having to go through the permit process again. Patton explained that in the future, the Port diver will be asked to check the pilings on an annual basis rather than once every two years.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and accepted by McDonald to accept the purchase contract from Schrader Co. Sales in the amount of $4,762.89 for materials to repair the pilings. The motion passed unanimously.

Status of solicitations for bids on roof & gutter repairs: Patton explained they would deal with the selection of bids for the roof repairs at this meeting and the gutter repairs at the regular March meeting. He reported that he sent out letters to 4 roofing contractors that are on the Port's Small Works Roster, and received only two responses - one of which was handwritten and submitted after 5 p.m. last night. A third contractor called this morning and was told it was too late to submit a bid.

Bronson opened and read the bids from Quality NW Roofing and Savage Roofing. Quality NW Roofing's bid for 30-year Pabco Premiere shingles totaled $11,500. Savage Roofing provided two options: one for 50-year Landmark Premium laminated composition shingles for a total of $14,654 and the other for 40-year laminated composition shingles for a total of $13,699.

Bronson noted the Wharf roof is faced with very strong winds, so he would prefer to go with the 50-year roof. McDonald asked Patton if he felt the two bids were comparable. Patton said they are comparable in dollars, but he was concerned about professionalism. He explained that Savage Roofing spent a lot of time looking at the roof, measuring and preparing their bid, and their bid goes into a lot of detail about underlays, flashing, etc. The bid from Quality NW Roofing was done in about 40 minutes after close of business yesterday. Bronson interjected that he just noticed that the back of Quality NW Roofing's bid quoted an additional $4,000 for 50-year shingles, bringing the total for a 50-year roof to $15,500 compared to Savage Roofing's $14,654.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to award the roofing bid to Savage Roofing, Inc., for replacing the Wharf roof with 50-year laminated composite shingles for the quoted cost of $14,653.71 plus tax. The motion passed unanimously.

Status of addition of "Samson": Patton reported that Port Handyman Dick Tackett did a great job of hanging the male sea lion skeleton. As previously agreed the Port will pay Tackett for his labor and the Washington State University (WSU) Beachwatchers will then reimburse the Port for his time (about $165). Weber said the newspapers reported one of the volunteers said the Beachwatchers were working on another skeleton, and she was concerned about the comment because there is no more space available for any additional exhibits, as the Board has previously discussed. Patton agreed and added that it was his understanding as well that Samson would be the final skeleton exhibit.

Status of formal agreement with Washington State University (WSU) Extension - Beach Watchers: Patton said that WSU Extension Acting Director Judy Feldman called this morning and said she anticipated receipt of the signed formal agreement from WSU by the end of the week.

Selection of date(s) in February for Special Meeting(s) re: public briefing(s) on Comprehensive Plan 2007-2026, three-year review: After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to schedule the special meeting for Monday, February 22nd at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Jim Davis House at Greenbank Farm. Patton said he would arrange the advertisement of the meeting in the newspapers.

Selection of date in March for Special Meeting re: airport feasibility study: Patton recommended they schedule it after the March 10th meeting. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to schedule the special meeting for public input on the airport feasibility study for Monday, March 22nd, at 5:30 p.m. at the Monroe Landing Fire Station which is adjacent to the Eisenberg airport.

Surveyor's professional services bids regarding Wharf and Farm: Patton noted that two surveys were needed. The first is for a boundary line survey at the Farm to enable the enlargement of the commercial zone to provide ample room for a new building and an additional loop road. Thatcher & Morrison previously surveyed all the property lines for Chateau Ste Michelle (previous owners of the Greenbank Farm) when they wanted the acreage divided into 10-acre parcels for resale. Patton reported that Thatcher & Morrison have provided a proposal for a boundary line survey to allow for a boundary line adjustment. Thatcher & Morrison will fill out and submit to the County all the necessary paperwork for a boundary line adjustment as part of their proposed $1,000 fee. Patton said that he checked with the Municipal Research and Services Center and surveyors are considered "professional services contractors" by state law so no competitive procurement will be required for a contract at this level.

ACTION: A motion was made by McDonald and seconded by Weber to accept Thatcher & Morrison's proposal to conduct a boundary line survey and redraw the boundaries of the commercial area of the Greenbank Farm for the amount of $1,000. The motion passed unanimously.

The second survey needed is for the water space leased from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Patton explained that on February 26, 2009, DNR looked at the original survey submitted by the Port in 1970 and found it wanting in many respects. The Port was subsequently given 3 years from that date to submit a corrected survey to DNR. He pointed out that Thatcher & Morrison is the company that surveyed Penn Cove Shellfish's DNR-leased water space. Bronson noted that Thatcher & Morrison's $3,000 proposal indicates that in addition to establishing a tidal datum benchmark, they will provide contours all the way up to the low water line, which was not part of the 1970 survey and therefore one of the reasons the DNR found that survey wanting.

ACTION: A motion was made by McDonald and seconded by Bronson to accept the proposal from Thatcher & Morrison in the amount of $3,000 to locate lines, improvements and topography of the Coupeville Wharf. The motion passed unanimously.

Status of solar energy project at Greenbank Farm: Patton recounted the details of the Island County Council of Governments' (COG) receipt of the $25,000 Green Power Award from Puget Sound Energy (PSE), and the Port's subsequent decision to apply for that money for a solar energy project at the Greenbank Farm. He and Bronson attended the COG meeting on January 27, and the COG decided they were not prepared to receive proposals at that time. Island County Commissioner Angie Homola had suggested some proposal criteria that were debated by the COG members, and Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard suggested that the $25,000 be provided only as a reimbursement. Patton noted that the local newspapers jumped to the conclusion that the Port would not pursue the solar energy project if the $25,000 was reimbursement basis only. However, Patton pointed out that in the Port's Comprehensive Plan and in the Master Site Plan for the Greenbank Farm, the Port espouses a solar energy project at the Farm without any regard to that $25,000.

With the assistance of Kelly Keilwitz, owner of Whidbey Wind & Sun Inc., the Port has since learned that the State's incentive production credit system will extend to materials and equipment manufactured in the State and there is a doubling effect if it is done in the context of a community effort. Ginger Eagle at WPPA has been very helpful and has determined that the Port could be a member of a co-op and could be in line for production incentive credits. While waiting for the COG to decide how to award the $25,000, Patton said the Port will continue to solicit help from non-profit organizations, and noted that the Greenbank Farm Management Group (GFMG) has been given first right of refusal. PSE has been very helpful in introducing the Port to a number of other non-profit organizations, most of which are part of the Sustainable Whidbey Coalition (SWC). Patton said he planned to attend the SWC's next meeting at the Farm on February 12th at 2 p.m.

Patton also explained that under the new state laws, the Port cannot be the owner/manager of a solar array system, but it can host a system and use the energy (getting a net metering benefit for that).

Lease of land to Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project at Greenbank Farm: At last month's regular meeting, the Board and Maryon Atwood (on behalf of NABC) approved the list of terms and conditions Patton proposed for a formal lease with the NABC for the CSA project at the Farm. Patton referred the Board to their copy of the proposed formal lease agreement he subsequently prepared (on file at the Port office).

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to approve the Lease Agreement with the Northwest Agriculture Business Center as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of Plan "B" (Conservation Easement Grant Deed and Conservation Futures Application) and decision to submit to Island County Government: Patton presented the latest drafts of the Deed and Application that GFMG President, Michael Stansbury, completed yesterday (on file at the Port office). Both documents were revised per the discussions during the Port's Special Workshop Meeting held on February 4, 2010. The Board indicated that they received the documents via email and reviewed the documents prior to today's meeting.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by Bronson to accept the Grant Deed of Conservation Easement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Stansbury said that he thought the whole project (the Conservation Easement and the related request for Conservation Futures money) grows out of the original movement in 1997 to take the Greenbank Farm off the market. However, there was no provision for permanent protection of the Farm. Since then, the Farm has become even more important and a more valuable asset and he thinks its operation over the years has demonstrated that it is a viable unit and can continue to operate for the benefit of the public. Since 1997, the Port completed work on its Comprehensive Plan, which further identified the future for the Farm and formally established the expectation of the Conservation Easement. Stansbury added, "And finally, over a 2-year period, there was a Master Site Plan process for the Farm that put in more detail about the public expectations for use of the Farm." He believes all the additional work and information gathered provides a great basis for considering the Conservation Easement. Due to the attractiveness of the Farm property, it will always be a temptation to developers. The expectation is that unless permanent protective action is taken, there will be recurring crises of the Farm being acquired and developed. He felt it was important to note that at this point they are only initiating the process; not completing it.

He emphasized that development of these documents has been a very important collaborative process; a real partnership between the Port and the GFMG. Additionally, the Port has requested the GFMG act as a "third party sponsor" for the Conservation Easement and for this project, and Stansbury said, "We are happy to do so. We believe putting the Conservation Easement in place is a very worthy use of Conservation Futures money, and it is important in terms of completing the job of giving permanent protection to the Farm. The GFMG will do their best to make the case for the Easement and the Conservation Futures process, and will work with Patton and the Commissioners on the necessary presentations."

Bronson said he was very unhappy with the new language on the first page of Section II of the Application for Conservation Futures Funds: "The Operational Property Easement would be donated in conjunction with a Conservation Easement...etc.", thereby obligating the Port to a second easement that would cover the commercial parcel that is currently leased to the GFMG. He found that unsatisfactory and it had not been considered by the Board during the preparation of the document..

Stansbury said in the Conservation Easement draft itself, there is a provision for a corresponding easement on the commercial area. It is not designed to be as restrictive as the other areas; it is designed primarily to keep the commercial area consistent in terms of architectural appearance, and to rule out uses that would be particularly obnoxious. Bronson reiterated that he was not happy with the section that states that the Operational Property Easement would be donated by the Port. The Port needs to retain the flexibility it has for the operational property - meaning the commercial area leased to the GFMG. Weber agreed. Stansbury suggested he could modify the Application accordingly, and the Board agreed the 5th paragraph of Section II should be deleted.

ACTION: A motion was made by Bronson and seconded by McDonald to approve the submittal of the Island County Conservation Futures Program Application for Conservation Futures Funds as amended (with deletion of paragraph 5 of Section II). The motion passed unanimously.

Patton noted that GFMG as the designated 3rd party/project sponsor would submit both documents (Grant Deed and Application) to Don Mason at Island County prior to the March 1st deadline. He suggested it would be useful to have the record show that the Board formally approved GFMG as the 3rd party/sponsor of the application.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to authorize the GFMG as Project Sponsor for the Island County Conservation Futures Program Application for Conservation Futures Funds. The motion passed unanimously.

Stansbury noted that the matter is on the GFMG's agenda for their regular meeting on February 18th, but he has discussed it with all GFMG board members and they are all in agreement to act as the project sponsor. Formal action will be taken at the meeting.

Weber said she would like to have an updated GFMG member list since there have been some changes, and McDonald agreed. Stansbury said he will provide it by the end of the month.

Greenbank Farm Management Report: Stansbury said the year-end analysis of finances was complete. The GFMG Annual Report will be prepared and provided to the Port probably by the end of February. From a pure operating standpoint, he said the net loss was about $14,000, but in addition to that the GFMG raised about $35,000. Therefore the GFMG has some spare resources to use on other projects. Because of the work they've done during the last year, especially the work of GFMG Executive Director, Virginia Bloom, the GFMG believes this level (or better) is sustainable into the future. Bloom was on hand to answer any questions the Board had regarding the January Report previously emailed to the Board, which is included in these Minutes as follows:

Bloom provided the Board with copies of the plans for the proposed wine shop expansion (on file at the Port office). She is soliciting bids and noted that the expansion will provide a 50% increase in the wine shop's floor space. The Board thanked Bloom and Stansbury for the report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Greenbank Farm Liaison, Puget Sound Partnership (PSP), Economic Development Council (EDC), Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO): (Bronson)

• Greenbank Farm: Bronson had nothing to add.
• PSP: Nothing new to report
• EDC: Did not meet.
• RTPO: Bronson reported they discussed the interconnectivity of buses and the public parking issue in Mukilteo.

Penn Cove Water Festival Committee (PCWF), Marine Resources Committee (MRC); Northwest Straits Commission (NWSC) and Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce (CWCC), Council of Governments (COG):(Weber)

• COG: The next meeting will be February 24th at 9:00 a.m. in the Island County Commissioners' (ICC) Hearing Room.
• CWCC: The CWCC meets tomorrow night in the Coupeville Recreation Hall at 7 p.m., with soup and sandwiches catered by Red Apple and served at 6 p.m. The scheduled presentation will be about Microsoft.
• MRC: MRC's next meeting will be Tuesday, February 16th at 3:30 p.m. in the ICC Hearing Room. Minutes from MRC meetings are available at www.islandcountymrc.org. www.islandcountymrc.org. Patton said he would send a letter informing the MRC that Bronson had been named as Weber's replacement.
• PCWF: Weber reported the next meeting is tomorrow, February 11th at 1 p.m. They will sign contracts and work on schedule coordination. The Festival will be held May 22, 2010.

Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) Legislative Committee: (McDonald) McDonald said the Committee typically meets twice per session, and a meeting was "sort of planned" for this Friday but it hasn't been confirmed. She explained that it was unlikely to happen, since the WPPA attorney passed away on Monday.

NEW BUSINESS:

Delegation of Secretary's responsibilities to Executive Director: Patton said the duties of the Secretary as laid out in the Port's Bylaws include setting the meeting agendas, preparing/retaining the Minutes and Resolutions, etc. However, he explained that the Bylaws also provide that "with the majority approval of the Commissioners, any and all of the above listed duties of the Secretary may be delegated to the Executive Director of the Port District." He noted that when McDonald became Secretary four years ago, the Board delegated the responsibilities to him. Now that Weber is Secretary, he asked the Board to consider doing so again by motion. Weber said, "Absolutely!"

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to delegate the responsibilities and duties of the Secretary (Weber) to the Executive Director. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution # 156, designating Secretary as agent for claims: The Resolution was accepted as read into the record (on file at the Port office).

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to approve and adopt Resolution #156, designating the Secretary for accepting any claim for damages filed under the Revised Code of Washington. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution #157, adopting comprehensive policy for contracting & purchasing: Patton explained that Resolution #138 is now out-of-date since there have been changes to the law since its adoption. Resolution #157 would repeal Resolution #138 and put into place comprehensive policies for public works and personal services contracting and for purchasing equipment and materials. Patton was preparing the resolution but needed some guidance from the Board. Patton requested that the Board consider a threshold amount for public works contracts and purchases. He recommended they establish a threshold below which the Board simply approves a public works job or purchase by signature of the accountant's warrant, such as $5,000. Bronson said he was concerned, and explained: "Suppose we had to have a job done for $3,000. That would mean the Board would not examine the job until the work was done and the bill received." He felt the request should first come to the Board for approval but would not have to go out for bidding for that amount. Patton said he would revise and finish the draft Resolution #157 to reflect that process and present it at the next regular meeting for Board approval.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:

Next Port regular public meeting: The next regular monthly meeting of the Port's Board of Commissioners will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in the Coupeville Recreation Hall, located at 901 Alexander Street in Coupeville, WA.

Monthly Financial Status Report: MacLeod-Roberts submitted the final December financial statements.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by Bronson to accept the final December financial statements as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Current Vouchers: MacLeod-Roberts submitted vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080. She also submitted expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090.

ACTION: A motion was made by Weber and seconded by McDonald to approve by signature the February 2010 vouchers, numbers #1244 - #1262 for a total amount of $17,442.12. The motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, Bronson adjourned the meeting at 12:37 p.m.