PORT OF SUNNYSIDE
MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION & BUSINESS MEETING
Held June 01/03,2009
The June 1, 2009 Study Session was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Woodworth. The June 3, 2009 Business Meeting was called to order at 7:05 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;(attended Business Meeting)
Jay Hester, Property, Development & Project Manager; (attended Study Session) and
Vernita Coffey, Administrative Assistant;(attended Study Session)
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 reviewed the plans for the upcoming Industry Appreciation BBQ.
PROPERTY, DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGER: Jay Hester presented a written report
and the following items were discussed:(written report available upon request).
Mr. Hester reported that the landscaping at the industrial business park is completed and the total construction project is ready for an action item to accept this project as complete.
STAFF COMMENTS: Mr. Hester stated that he is looking forward to and excited about the Port of Sunnyside event this Friday, June 5th.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Woodworth shared about his recent trip to
Florida to see his son, George Woodworth, who will soon be deployed to Iraq.
Commissioner Matson commented on how wonderful it is to see Mariea Woodworth doing so well and how he is encouraged by her energy.
Commissioner Matson advised that he would probably not be in attendance for the June 15th & 17th board meetings.
Commissioner Woodworth complimented the Port for its teamwork and Commissioners Matson and Martin seconded his thoughts.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mr. Grubenhoff complimented Jay on the good story published about the Port of Sunnyside in the Valley Business Times.
Vern Anderson announced that his granddaughter graduated from PLU in the top 10% of her class and will continue her education in pre-med.
ACTION ITEMS: Action items were taken on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 (unless otherwise noted).
The consent agenda includes minutes of the Port Meetings held on May 18/20, 2009 and Accounts payable checks in the amount of $129,913.12 for issue on June 3, 2009 and payrolls in the amount of $19,427.76 for issue on May 20, 2009 and in the amount of $2,332.60 for issue on June 3, 2009, totaling $151,673.48. Commissioner Matson moved to approve, Commissioner Martin seconded, motion carried.
Motion to accept the E. Edison business park project as complete. Commissioner Martin moved to accept, Commissioner Matson seconded, motion carried.
NOTICE ITEMS: Industry Appreciation BBQ Event, June 5th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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 7:20 p.m. to discuss real estate as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 Subsection C. Session was expected to last 20 minutes. Session was extended an additional 20 minutes by President Woodworth at 7:40 p.m. Session closed at 8:00 p.m. with no action required.
ADJOURNMENT: The Study Session was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. and the Business Meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m., peace and harmony prevailing.