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LWVSJ Observer Corps: Friday Harbor Port Commission October 25, 2024
Commissioner Black asked for clarification about road access to the proposed pickleball facility on Saltwater Farms in the minutes from the October 11 meeting. Access will be from Weber Way until a new access point from Shelter Road is built. Maintenance costs for Weber Way will be split between the Port and Saltwater Farms in the lease agreement.
The commission approved the Blake Marine lease for a 5-year term from November 1, then a year-to-year renewal option. There is good community feedback on the company.
The commission approved Resolution 24-011 to establish a separate payroll bank account for the payroll company that has taken over from the county; and Resolution 24-012 to authorize access to the bank safe deposit box for a new staff member. The Executive Director reported the remodel of A Hangar is complete and San Juan Canvas has a new owner.
The commission reviewed the Citizen Budget Guide. The CPI rate changed to 3.1%. Wages are the largest expenditure for the Port. The items under “Other” are insurance and surety expenditures. Funds from federal assurances are solely for airport projects. Grant revenue was high and despite supply chain issues the new electric travel lift and other electrification projects will be completed. There will be four 4 fast chargers and nine level-2 chargers at the Port. Two Port staff will go to Wisconsin for training on the new travel lift. The old travel lift will be traded in to cover expenses. 2025 projections show the operating revenues at 69% and non-operating revenues at 31% of the total projected revenue. The full Budget Guide will be available to the public on the Port’s website and there will be a link in the next newsletter.
The commission decided to add a discussion item for an upcoming meeting on policies regarding public spaces and whether the Port should follow the Town’s policies or create an ad hoc committee to advise on public space policy. Commissioner Marrett offered to be the liaison between the Port and the Town.
Commissioner Goodheart said the state audit had gone well and congratulated Mike with the IT department on a good job well done. The FAA has made their final decisions on the regulations for the training and certification of pilots to fly electric aircraft.
Commissioner Black said he would like to see the Port and the Home Trust find opportunities to collaborate.
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