Port of Ridgefield
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2013
Present:Scott HughesLaurie OlinJoe Melroy
Jeanette LudkaWonder BaldwinRandy Mueller
Laurie OlinBetty TSandra Day
Marie StephensonJohn BarbieriLee Wells
Randy MuellerBill ElingRon Onslow
Allene WodaegeJennifer King
1. CALL TO ORDER:
At 3:00pm Chair Scott Hughes called the Port of Ridgefield Commission meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Hughes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND MINUTES:
Commissioner Melroy made a motion to approve the minutes for the March 27, 2013 regular meeting. Chair Hughes seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Chair Hughes stated that Commission Bruce Wiseman and Brent Grening are attending the Clark County Transportation Event in Olympia.
4. CALENDARING ITEMS:
Half-Day APEX Meeting: This meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 19 from 8am –Noon at the Port offices.
2013 Port of Vancouver Port Report Breakfast: The breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Those attending are Commissioners Melroy and Hughes, Brent and Randy.
WPPA Spring Meeting May 15 – 17: The Spring meeting is scheduled at Skamania Lodge. Those attending are the Commission, Brent and Randy.
PNWA Summer Conference: June 24 – 26: This conference is scheduled to be held in La Conner. Chair Hughes and Brent will attend.
5. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Ron Onslow stated that the City of Ridgefield has been approved by the State of Washington to fund a new water tower and two new sewer projects.
He also stated he and Brent attended the Port of Portland Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9. The keynote speaker was Lorrie Vogel from NIKE who spoke on Sustainability. He stated the luncheon was very informative.
6. FINANCE REPORT:
Payment of the Bills: Commissioner Joe Melroy stated he reviewed the bills for the month of April and found them to be properly prepared and made a motion to pay the bills that totaled $209,942.66. Chair Hughes seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Jeanette Ludka stated that the March 2013 Budget vs. Actual and March 2013 Dashboard reports are in the Commissioner’s drop box and offered to answer any questions.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
Remediation Update – Jennifer King stated that the Cells 1 and 2 interim action project has started. She stated that the contractor, Magnus Pacific has approximately 4 weeks of work left to be completed in this area. She stated the contractors are however aware that the work needs to be completed by June 30.
Commissioner Melroy stated he is looking forward to seeing the new changes that will be taken place on the site.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
No new business to discuss
9. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Ron Onslow provided an update on the Ridgefield Overlook Park Project and stated plans continue to move forward as scheduled.
Randy Mueller also mentioned that plans are still moving forward in the process of the Pioneer Street Project.
Allene Wodaege asked Mayor Onslow the projected timeline regarding the Overlook Park Project. Mayor Onslow stated the project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by July 4, 2013.
Randy stated the Pioneer Street Project is also projected to be completed by July 4.
Councilwoman Sandra Day announced that the second annual Paddle Event, celebrating National Trails Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 and noted more details will be forthcoming.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 3:24pm with no further business or public comments. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2013 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 HughesD. Joe Melroy
Respectfully submitted by
Wonder Baldwin
Administrative Assistant
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