PORT OF SUNNYSIDE
MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION & BUSINESS MEETING
Held April 06/08,2009
The April 6, 2009 Study Session was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Woodworth and the Business Meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by President Woodworth. The meetings were held at the Port of Sunnyside Administration Office at 520 S. 7th St., Sunnyside, WA.
Commissioners and Staff present at the Study Session & Business Meeting:
St. Clair Woodworth, Jeff Matson, Arnold Martin, Commissioners;
Amber Hansen, Executive Director;
Jay Hester, Property, Development & Project Manager;(attended Study Session only)
Vernita Coffey, Administrative Assistant;(attended Study Session only) and
Steve Winfree, Legal Counsel;
List of guests available on request.
PROPERTY, DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGER: Jay Hester presented a written report
and the following items were discussed; (written report available upon request).
Mr. Hester explained that in order to complete the Joint Drain 33.4 piping project, the railroad line will have to be removed and then reinstalled to re-pipe the drain. Consent from the railroad has not been obtained as of this date. A joint letter needs to be sent to Union Pacific from all parties involved to accomplish this. The irrigation season has begun, so the project will have to wait until this fall.
Mr. Hester reported on the tour of the E. Edison property that he took with Mr. Ryan Rodruck of Congressman Doc Hastings office and how Mr. Rodruck stated he was very impressed with the Port’s business park project.
STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Hansen presented copies of the latest legislative report.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Woodworth reported on his trip to Olympia for the Port Legislative Day. He toured the Governor’s Mansion and the State Capital and commented on the beautiful detail and ornate design. He stated that seeing the capital was the highlight for him and he was really impressed with the architecture. Governor Gregoire expressed that the Ports would be a very important economic component in getting us through the current recession. Commissioner Woodworth stated that he was able to have a pleasant conversation with the Governor’s husband, Mike Gregoire.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
ACTION ITEMS: Action items were taken on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 (unless otherwise noted).
The consent agenda includes minutes of the Port Meetings held on March 18, 2009. Accounts payable checks in the amount of $119,123.51 for issue on April 8, 2009 and payroll in the amount of $19,289.44 for issue on March 20, 2009, payroll in the amount of $21,598.21 for issue on April 3, 2009 and payroll in the amount of $2,916.26 for issue on April 8, 2009 totaling $162,927.42. Commissioner Matson moved to approve, Commissioner Martin seconded, motion carried.
NOTICE ITEMS:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the renovated Sunnyside/Mabton Port Building and a Sneak Peek of the 2009 Miss Sunnyside Community Float is scheduled for April 13, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Sunnyside City Council meeting on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Law & Justice Center.
PNWA 75th Annual Mid-Year meeting at Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan on June 29-July 1, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session was called during the Study Session by President Woodworth at 7:53 p.m. to discuss real estate as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 Subsection C. Session was expected to last 20 minutes. Session closed at 8:13 p.m. with no action required.
ADJOURNMENT: The Study Session was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. and the Business Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.