Port of Ridgefield
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2012
Present: Joe Melroy Scott Hughes Bruce Wiseman
Jennifer King Jeanette Ludka Brent Grening
Wonder Baldwin Laurie Olin Sandra Day
Betty T. Randy Mueller Gary Adkins
Rhidian Morgan Lee Wells Josh Elliott
Ron Onslow Carol Ruiz Bill Eling
Francis Naglich
1. CALL TO ORDER:
At 3:00pm Chair Joe Melroy called the Port of Ridgefield Commission meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Lee Wells was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND MINUTES:
Commissioner Bruce Wiseman made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 24, 2012 regular meeting. Commissioner Scott Hughes seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
4. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
5. FINANCE REPORT:
Payment of the Bills - Commissioner Hughes reviewed the bills for the month and found them to be properly prepared. He made a motion to pay the bills. The bills totaled $495,263.95 for the month of November. Commissioner Bruce Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
General Fund Reports – Jeanette stated that the budget report versus actual report has been placed in the commissioner’s dropbox for their review.
Public Hearing: 2013 Operating & Capital Budget – Chair Melroy opened a public hearing at 3:05pm to discuss the 2013 Port budget. Hard copies of the budget were provided to the public.
Councilman Wells asked for an update on the contract with Elie Kassab for the amount of $147,379.00. Randy explained the agreement between the Port and Mr. Kassab, and the extension terms.
The commission meeting resumed at 3:10pm.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
Interim Action Update – Jennifer King from Maul Foster and Alongi stated the site is currently 70% capped with fill material and noted the area will be fully capped by the end of November.
She stated the contractor will return in the Spring (2013) to compact the soil in designated areas. She stated that the soil in Cell 3 will be removed by the end of today and that area will be graded to drain. Jennifer stated the contractor will start work in Cell 4 soon. Randy asked the timeframe of when the trails will be completed. Jennifer stated this will take place after the work in Cell 3 is completed.
DOE Loan Update – Brent stated the cost share agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Repayment Loan Funds used to fund the PWT Environmental Remediation Project has been signed and approved by DOE. He stated the first payment of $35,000 will begin in 2020.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
CREDC Presentation – Lisa Nisenfeld provided an update from the Columbian River Economic Development Council in the following areas: Business Growth, Business Recruitment, Entrepreneurship, Land for Jobs (Brent is one of the committee members), and Education. She will continue to track the Business Growth area and stated she will keep the Commission updated.
Commissioner Hughes commented on his appreciation of CREDC’s efforts in working with the City of Ridgefield and Port of Ridgefield to help bring business owners to the Ridgefield area.
Carol Ruiz Presentation – Carol Ruiz from Gibbs & Olson, Inc. provided an overview of their civil engineering and land surveying consultant services. She expounded how their services assist clients in the following areas: Communication, Balance for Small Ports, Project Development and Minimizing Construction Risks.
Francis Neglich stated that the Port of Ridgefield has done a good job in managing their resources with their environmental services.
Resolution Number 2012-256 – 2013 Levy Resolution – This resolution reflects RCW 84.55.120 which explains the Port of Ridgefield 2013 budget increase in the regular property top levy in the amount of $4,286.00 which is a percentage increase of 1%.
Commissioner Wiseman made a motion to adopt this resolution. Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Resolution Number 2012-257 – Resolution of the Port of Ridgefield Commission Providing for Acceptance, Approval, and Adoption of the Final Operating & Maintenance, Environmental Remediation, and Capital Budget for 2013 Pursuant to RCW 53.35.-45 – This resolution explains that the public notices were published in the newspaper of general circulation in Clark County during the weeks of October 31 and November14, 2012 all in accordance with RCW 53.35.030.
Commissioner Hughes made a motion to adopt this resolution. Commissioner Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
2012-258 Amending Comprehensive Plan – A Resolution of the Port of Ridgefield Commission Amending the Port of Ridgefield Comprehensive Plan to Include the approved 2013 Capital Budget Pursuant to RCW 53.20.020 and RCW 53.25.090.
Commissioner Hughes made a motion to adopt this resolution. Commissioner Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
December Commission Meeting – The December 26, 2012 commission meeting is cancelled.
WPPA 2012 Annual Meeting – November 28 -30: The annual meeting is held at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle. Brent, Bill and the commission plan to attend.
Port Audit Update: Jeanette mentioned the state auditor has not scheduled the exit interview at this time.
Legislative Networking Reception – This reception is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 4:30 – 6:30pm at the Metro Wine Bar & Bistro in Ridgefield.
Regional Transportation Council – This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 4:00pm.
8. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Ron Onslow and Councilman Wells appreciated Port staff attending the reception for the new city manager, Phil Messina.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 4:36pm with no further business or public comments. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 3:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Port of Ridgefield office in the downstairs conference room, located at 111 West Division Street in Ridgefield.
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Scott Hughes D. Joe Melroy
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R. Bruce Wiseman
Respectfully submitted by
Wonder Baldwin
Administrative Assistant