Port of Ridgefield
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2012
Present:Bruce WisemanJoe MelroyScott Hughes
Brent GreningLee WellsJeanette Ludka
Betty T.Laurie OlinWonder Baldwin
Randy MuellerBill ElingGary Adkins
Ron OnslowJohn BarbieriTodd Johnson
Daniel RohrbachTim ShellTim Dawdy
Scott Fraser
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Joe Melroy called the Port of Ridgefield Commission meeting to order at the hour of 3:00pm.
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 April 25, 2012 regular meeting. Commissioner Scott Hughes seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Agenda Change: The title was amended for Resolution Number 12-247. The correct title for this resolution is: “A Resolution Allowing a Limited Time Extension in Order to Finalize Documents”.
4. CORRESPONDENCE:
None
5. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tim Shell, on behalf of the Ridgefield School District Foundation requested to be a participant at this year’s Port Commissioner’s Picnic. He stated the foundation is interested in doing a BBQ and Hot Dog fund-raiser again this year at the commissioner’s picnic.
The date for the commissioner’s picnic this year is Wednesday, August 22 from 4:00 – 7:00pm.
6. FINANCE REPORT:
Commissioner Scott Hughes stated he reviewed the bills for the month of May and found them to be properly prepared and made a motion to pay the bills. The bills for the month of May totaled $675,325.86. Commissioner Bruce Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Jeanette Ludka stated the cash report is in the Commissioner’s dropbox.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
SER and Concrete Pond Update: Laurie Olin announced that the Port awarded the contract for the Concrete Pond Project to Anderson Environmental which had the lowest bid of $497,890.96. She stated that the signed agreement with Anderson Environmental will take place in one week.
Laurie Olin stated that the remainders of the buildings on site are scheduled to be demolished by June 1, 2012.
Rail Overpass Right Of Way Acquisition Update: Randy Mueller provided updates regarding the Rail Overpass Project. He stated that there are approximately 9 parcels owned by 6 Ridgefield owners. The estimated purchase amounts of these properties collectively total about $900,000.00. He stated the Port will be reimbursed with federal funding. Commissioner Wiseman asked if the owners of the properties have been contacted. Randy Mueller responded yes.
Brent Grening stated the Port hired a specialist to acquire the Right of Way of the project.
Union Pacific Property: Randy stated that he will continue to keep the Commission posted on the purchase of the Union Pacific Property.
Commissioner Wiseman announced that the Ridgefield Annual Junction meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Dollar Tree facility in Ridgefield.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 2012-246 – A Resolution Conditionally Approving Buchan Purchase and Sale Agreement and Setting Hearing Pursuant to RCW 53.25 to consider the Advisability of Sale: Randy Mueller stated this resolution reflects the sale of the Port’s 5.6 acres for the purchase of $926,000.00.
It was stated that the first meeting between the purchaser and the city of Ridgefield is scheduled for tomorrow and will be held in the Port’s downstairs conference room. Commissioner Hughes will be attending this meeting.
Bill Eling explained the process for obtaining public comments on this property, stating this would require a public hearing. He will work with the Port on the dates for posting.
Commissioner Scott Hughes made a motion to approve this resolution. Commissioner Bruce Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Resolution Number 12-247 - A Resolution Allowing a Limited Time Extension In Order To Finalized Documents: Randy Mueller stated this resolution explains the time extension for the performance of Elie Kassab under the real estate purchase and sale agreement with the Port of Ridgefield.
Commissioner Wiseman made a motion to approve this resolution. Commissioner Scott Hughes seconded the motion. The motion carried.
9. CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
Councilman Lee Wells announced that the Ridgefield City Council meeting and work session will be held at the Ridgefield Community Center on tomorrow at 5:30pm. He stated that the Regional Wastewater Sewer topic is on the agenda. He also stated that a service recognition celebration will be held to honor Kay Kammer for her years of service with the City. Her last day is Friday, May 11.
Mayor Ron Onslow stated they anticipate having a permanent manager for the City of Ridgefield by September 1, 2012.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 3:45pm with no further business or public comments. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 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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R. Bruce WisemanD. Joe Melroy
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Scott Hughes
Respectfully submitted by
Wonder Baldwin
Administrative Assistant
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