PORT OF SUNNYSIDE
MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION & BUSINESS MEETING
Held May 04/06,2009
The May 4, 2009 Study Session was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Woodworth. The May 6, 2009 Business Meeting was called to order at 7:00 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;
Vernita Coffey, Administrative Assistant;(attended Study Session); and
Steve Winfree, Legal Counsel;
List of guests available on request.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Amber Hansen presented a written report and the following items were discussed; (written report available upon request).
Ms. Hansen stated that she and Mr. Farrell had met with Jim Wegner, Michael Campbell and Bruce Bennett of Darigold on April 29. They provided a power point status update on Darigold Sunnyside Wastewater Projects. The 2 projects underway are designed to provide the ability to more effectively recover, store and reuse cow water resulting in stabilized flow of process water to the Port of Sunnyside, minimize the use of city water, effectively recover & utilize the heat from cow water, reduce flow to JD33.4 (outfall #1), thus enabling them to continue to use Outfall #1.
PROPERTY, DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGER: Jay Hester presented a written report
and the following items were discussed; (written report available upon request).
Mr. Hester reported on the progress of the E. Edison industrial business park. The landscaping is the last component of this project. He reported that he has reached substantial completion and will be asking the Commission to accept the project.
Mr. Hester indicated that Loofburrow Architects have hired Grey Surveying as the civil engineers on the bus transportation facility. This project is moving along, they expect to be out to bid in mid June.
STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Hester reported on the Wine O’Clock grand opening he attended on Friday May 1, 2009. He stated there was a good attendance and that the facility has a very nice ambience with a fireplace and good food.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Woodworth stated that he visited with
Congressman Doc Hastings at the Wine O’Clock grand opening and offered the Port’s appreciation to the Congressman for his continued efforts and support on behalf of our Port projects.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
Those attending the Business Meeting on Wednesday night had a moment of silence in Memory of John Newhouse at the start of the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS: Action items were taken on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (unless otherwise noted).
The consent agenda includes minutes of the Port Meetings held on April 22, 2009 and the Special Meeting held on April 29, 2009 and Accounts payable checks in the amount of $74,261.51 for issue on May 6, 2009 and payroll in the amount of $2184.84 for issue on May 6, 2009 totaling $76,446.35. Commissioner Matson moved to approve, Commissioner Martin seconded, motion carried.
Approve Change Order #6 on the E. Edison Business park in the amount of $10,923.00 and authorize Jay Hester to sign on behalf of the Port. Commissioner Martin moved to approve, Commissioner Matson seconded, motion carried.
Approve building site layout and landscaping design for the Sunnyside School District Transportation Facility and Classroom building. Commissioner Matson moved to approve, Commissioner Martin seconded, motion carried.
NOTICE ITEMS:
WPPA 2009 Spring Meeting at Red Lion Hotel, Pasco on May 13-14.
Dedication and the announcement naming the Port’s Industrial Business Park on E. Edison
Road is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with our annual Industry Appreciation Barbecue.
PNWA 75th Annual Mid-Year meeting at Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan on June 29-July 1, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: The Study Session was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. and the Business Meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.