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Special Commission Meeting
May 20th, 2008
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Joint Port of Port Angeles/City of Port Angeles
May 20, 2008
6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Port of Port Angeles
John Calhoun, President William James, Finance Director
George Schoenfeldt, Vice President Jeffery Robb, Dir. Aviation/Marinas
Jim McEntire, Secretary Jerry Demetriff, Public Works Mgr.
Robert McChesney, Exec. Dir. Stephen Oliver, Port Attorney
PRESENT: City of Port Angeles
Mayor Braun, Deputy Mayor Wharton,
City Council Members: Di Guilio, Kidd, Perry, Rogers and Williams
CITY STAFF:
Manager Madsen D. McKeen
Attorney Bloor Y. Ziomkowski
Clerk Upton S. Roberds
G. Cutler N. West
T. Gallagher T. Pierce
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Braun called to order the Special Joint Meeting with the Port of Port Angeles and the City of Port Angeles at 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Port Commission President John Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. PORT ANGELES HARBOR WORKS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(PDA) WORK SESSION
City Manager Madsen opened the work session by discussing the history and closure of the Rayonier Mill and meetings with the Department of Ecology and Rayonier for cleanup, restoration and redevelopment. With the development of the Public Development Authority (PDA), he said the Port and City are working in close cooperation with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Rayonier to solve a community challenge through stewardship for the benefit of the entire community.
Executive Director McChesney provided background of the PDA, a cooperative venture between the City and the Port to form a new community agency to manage cleanup and redevelopment of the Rayonier site.
IV. RESOLUTION 08-968 – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND CHARTER
Commissioner Calhoun explained the process in considering resolutions.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to introduce Resolution 08-968, a Resolution Authorizing the Establishment of an Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Port Angeles and the City of Port Angeles to Coordinate Actions Related to Potential Redevleopment of the Harbor Area and Waterfront Commonly Known as the Former Rayonier Mill Site.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to waive the second reading of Resolution 08-968. Commissioner McEntire seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to adopt Resolution 08-968. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McEntire. The motion passed unanimously.
V. Mayor Braun read City Resolution No. 2-08, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, in support of a cooperative effort with the Port of Port Angeles for the cleanup and redevelopment of the Port Angeles harbor and the former Rayonier Mill Site”.
Deputy Mayor Wharton moved to pass City Resolution No. 2-08 as read by title. Councilmember Perry seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Perry moved to adopt the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Port of Port Angeles for the Preservation and Enhancement of the Port Angeles Harbor and Waterfront. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. NOMINATION OF PORT BOARD MEMBERS TO THE PDA
Manager Madsen indicated the best method for creating the Public Development Authority is through adoption of an Ordinance. The purpose of the Ordinance and authorizing a charter was described. The Ordinance establishes the need for a Board of Directors and the nominees were introduced.
Commissioner Schoenfeldt moved to nominate Bart Irwin and Jerry Hendricks as the representatives of the Port of Port Angeles to the Board of Directors of the Public Development Authority. Commissioner McEntire seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The City accepted the Port’s nominees to be the representatives to the Board of Directors for the Public Development Authority. Councilmember Rogers introduced the City’s representatives to the PDA Board of Directors: Karen McCormick, Howard “Howie” Ruddell and Orville Campbell. She stated the selection of both the Port and City representatives was a collaborative effort.
VII. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 3333
Manager Madsen indicated the City needs to consider an Interlocal Agreement separately, as it commits the City to work in partnership with the Port. Attorneys Bloor and Oliver explained the details and discussion followed.
Mayor Braun read City Ordinance No. 3333: “An ordinance creating the Port Angeles Harbor Works Public Development Authority; authorizing a charter and bylaws therefore; establishing a Board of Directors to govern the affairs of the PDA; and describing how the PDA shall conduct its affairs”.
Councilmember Perry moved to waive the second reading of the City Ordinance. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilmember Rogers moved to adopt the City Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams. The motion carried unanimously.
The Port Commission and City Council expressed their appreciation for the work involved in the formation of the PDA and stated they are looking forward to working together for the greater good of the community.
VIII. ADJOURN
The Joint Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
PORT OF PORT ANGELES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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John M. Calhoun, President
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Jim McEntire, Secretary
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