Minutes of May 2, 2006 Regular Session Meeting
Expo Center Conference Room
5:30 P.M.

Absent: None

Media: None

President Bohn called the Regular Session to order at 5:35 p.m. and the Commission immediately went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) Employment of Public Officers, Employees, and Agents; and ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property. Upon conclusion of Executive Session, the Commission was called back into Regular Session at 6:17 p.m. No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

1. CALL TO ORDER: President Bohn reconvened the Regular Session at 6:19 p.m. and apologized to the audience for Executive Session running past 6:00 p.m.
a) Modifications, Additions to Agenda by Staff: The Executive Director contract and an amendment to the Waterfront Park Intergovernmental Agreement were added to the agenda as Action Items.

2. INFORMATION-COMMUNICATIONS: None.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Dean Cameron, Legacy Assets, presented an overview of his development plans for Lot 1 at the Wasco Business Park. Cameron stated his vision for the property is a small business incubator with flex-space buildings in the 17,000 to 20,000 square foot range. Cameron also stated that site elevations will allow him to incorporate dock-high loading space for the buildings. Cameron foresees parking problems for the entire Business Park due to the narrowness of the streets and he anticipates parking will overflow onto Wasco Avenue. Cameron stated that he intends to meet with City Planning Director Cindy Walbridge to offer his assistance in facilitating an update to the Light Industrial zoning regulations. Cameron commented that he hopes to break ground within the next three months and that he hoped to present larger visuals to the Commission in a month.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Move to approve the minutes from the March 28, April 10, and April 25, 2006 special meetings; and the April 18, 2006 regular meeting.
Move: Streich
Second: Hosford
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

5. STAFF REPORT:
· Waterfront Industrial/Planning: The provisions of the Waterfront Park IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) require the Park Development Committee (PDC) to "present the Park Plan to a joint meeting of the City Council and Port Commission for review, modification if necessary, and joint conceptual approval" within one year of its appointment. With varying dates when members were appointed by the Port and the City, as well as varying dates when the IGA was signed by the Commission President and Mayor, Executive Assistant Linda Hull recommended that the IGA be amended to extend the PDC's one year presentation date to June 30. If approved by the Commission, Hull stated the Amendment would be delivered to City Hall for inclusion on the City Council's May 8 meeting agenda. Hull also reported on the receipt of a memo from City Manager Bob Francis advising that OMI, operator of the wastewater treatment plant, had identified five ways to address the odor problems and that the fix, which the City will do, should not exceed $6,000. Linda Shames, Finance Manager, reported that paving of the North Second Street Extension project would begin on Thursday, May 4. The City's waterline project bids are due May 4. Shames briefed the Commission on a meeting with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) regarding the proposed Frontage Road Project. As a result of the meeting, ODOT is recommending the Port's involvement in their Interchange Access Management Plan for I-84 Exits 62, 63, and 64. Shames will serve on an ODOT committee and a first meeting will be scheduled the end of the month. Shames reported that the City's proposal to request the Port partner on a waterfront traffic study is not ready but may be available for discussion at the May 16 meeting.
· Waterfront/Marina Recreational: Mike Doke, Marketing Manager, updated the Commission on the Chamber Leaders for Tomorrow April 18 meeting presentation. The landscaping is nearing completion and a dedication will take place May 13. The students decided against snowboard benches because they felt that particular style would invite vandalism. If benches are included in the project, Doke stated the style would be more basic. Doke then reported that Big Winds, permitted for kiteboarding and windsurfing instruction, had requested to trim trees at the Hook. Doke stated that Jennifer Donnelly, the City Planning Department's Senior Planner, had approved the request. Doke reported on the April 26 pre-season meeting with the kiteboard schools to discuss the RFP process and Port policies, and a follow-up meeting at the Spit on April 27 to assign areas. President Bohn asked staff for a clarification on retail sales at the Spit and the provisions specified in the RFP. Doke commented the intent of the permit is for lessons and not "major" retail, which would conflict with storefronts. The Concession Permits will state, "The concession is not to be used for a retail operation or display." Linda Hull also asked for clarification on Spit user fees as day passes would need to be ordered. Commissioner Streich reminded the Commission that the Waterfront Recreation Committee commented that user fees at unimproved sites were unwarranted, unwelcoming, and had a negative community impact. Commissioners Duckwall and Hosford added that there had also been Commission discussion to maintain the fee but set aside profits for improvements. Following discussion, there was Commission consensus that a user fee would continue to be collected at the Spit, with profits reserved for improvements; and that sales would be allowed at the Spit for 2006. Retail displays will be prohibited at all sites. Trailers will be allowed in a designated location at the Event Site parking lot (not on the grass), and trailers need to be removed each night. At the Event Site, rental and other minor concessions, i.e., food sales will be permitted. Laurie Borton, Marina Manager, reported that in 2005 the marina was at 100% capacity by June 30. As of the meeting date, just five slips remain to be rented and Borton estimated the marina would be full by the end of the week. Bohn thanked Borton for sending a letter to Don Tanner, the owner of the floating dock in the boat basin, advising that he had a May 25 deadline to remove the dock. Borton commented that Hood River County Marine Deputy Mark Jubitz supported the dock's removal and had stopped by the office earlier in the day offering to immediately relocate the float to the south end of the boat basin; however, Borton commented that assistance from Jubitz would not be requested unless the dock remained in the boat basin after the May 25 deadline. Borton also provided the Commission with a Marina Green schedule of practice and games dates for the Hood River Lacrosse team, a youth group insured through the Hood River County School District's Community Education department.
· Airport: Linda Shames reported that she would be submitting a state aviation grant for 90% funding for installation of a fuel card lock system and an irrigation system to maintain Farmers Irrigation water rights. There was Commission consensus of Commissioner Streich's request that Denny Kendig of Flightline Services provide the FBO's insight on the card lock system. Kendig stated that Western Petroleum had offered a card lock system in March 2005 and that the equipment was still available for immediate installation. Kendig commented the equipment would become Port property with Flightline maintaining the equipment with an assurance from Flightline that they would maintain their business relationship with Western Petroleum for five years. Kendig also mentioned the FBO lease agreement had not yet been renegotiated. Commissioner Duckwall inquired as to the lease status. Shames responded that staff and legal counsel had been reviewing other FBO lease agreements and aspects still needed clarification. Shames also commented that she had been researching card lock systems and stated the system selected for installation should allow the Port the ability to query flowage reports offsite from the FBO. Attorney Jaques stated that Kendig's comments regarding Port ownership of the equipment was new information to him and that it would need to be defined with the jobber. Commissioner Duckwall suggested that until there was a draft agreement to review there was no need for further discussion. Commissioner Streich then asked for a meeting to discuss the lease renewal and fuel card lock system that would include staff, legal counsel, the FBO, and Commissioner Duckwall and himself as airport advisory committee members. Shames requested that the meeting be scheduled after the May 9 budget committee meeting. Mike Doke reported the Port should be in receipt of a letter next week from the Federal Aviation Administration advising they have no objections to the construction of a building at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield; and Linda Hull reported that Ken and Nancy Tamura are doing a great job keeping staff informed on their progress in moving the Orcutt house.
· Other: Linda Shames reminded the Commission that the Tuesday, May 9, budget committee meeting at the Expo Center conference room would begin at 5:00 p.m. and that dinner would be provided. Shames also commented that the Port maintenance department needed a new truck, and because the Nissan Murano used by the former Executive Director was no longer needed, she proposed that the Murano be declared as surplus property to be sold by sealed bid, with a minimum price established. Mike Doke reported the Industrial Lands work group would meet next Tuesday, May 9. Linda Hull reported City Ordinance No. 1899 regarding the City's Transportation System Plan (TSP), with references to the Port's proposed Frontage Road Project and the Riverfront Pedestrian Trail System, would go before the City Council on May 8. Hull commented that staff and President Bohn had been contacted on a Saturday morning by a local orchardist who was not able to reach anyone with Greyhound, and the grower needed immediate access to a shipment that was locked in the Greyhound storage room. The local Greyhound agent has provided the following guideline for future reference: callers are to be told that the Port is not authorized to open the storage room and they just need to wait for the next Greyhound bus driver to open the storage room. President Bohn commented on a letter that had been personally delivered to her by John Chao, President of Grapho Inc. (Wind Wing) in which he questioned the kiteboard RFP process.

6. COMMISSIONER, COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.

7. OTHER BUSINESS:
a) Executive Director Search: Discussed as an Action Item.

8. ACTION ITEMS:
a) Western Power Building Lease: No action was taken.

b) Amendment to Wi-Fi License Agreement: The license agreement approved at the April 4 meeting is being amended to reflect the placement of United Telephone's equipment on three Port properties rather than two. The equipment is necessary for the City's 90-day trial period of the local phone company's Wi-Fi services.

Motion: Move to approve the First Amendment to License Agreement between the Port and United Telephone Company of the Northwest, for the City of Hood River's 90-day trial of Wi-Fi services.
Move: Hosford
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

c) Accounts Payable:

Motion: Move to approve Accounts Payable to EDCO Sheet Metal in the amount of $11,475 for Big 7 Building flashing; and to Terra Surveying in the amount of $10,160 for a bridge approach survey and title report.
Move: Watson
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED
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Motion: Move to ratify the Finance Committee's approval of the Bob Sady Painting contract for the Western Power Building in the revised amount of $42,031; and award the carpet low bid of $15,517.20 to Affordable Floors.
Move: Watson
Second: Duckwall
Discussion: Linda Shames commented that staff is monitoring the Western Power Building improvements for Prevailing Wage thresholds.
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

d) Executive Director Contract (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to offer a one-year contract to Michael McElwee as Port of Hood River Executive Director, to include an annual salary of $85,000; full family medical, vision, and dental insurance; 20-days paid vacation; standards PERS benefits; and other items still to be negotiated.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Hosford
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

e) Waterfront Park Intergovernmental (IGA) First Amendment (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to approve the First Amendment to the Waterfront Park Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Hood River and

the Port of Hood River, which allows the Park Development Committee until June 30, 2006 to fulfill the IGA's presentation requirement.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Watson
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMISSION CALL: Commissioner Watson was pleased to announce that her restaurant, Viento, had been selected by The Oregonian newspaper for inclusion in its 2006 Diner section as one of three Columbia Gorge restaurants (and the only Washington restaurant in the section) "that should appear on anyone's map." Commissioner Duckwall called for the official summer uniform-shorts-for both Commission and staff! President Bohn reported that she would be out of town on vacation from May 26 through June 10. Bohn also commented that she had received a phone call from Pasquale Barone requesting a letter of support for his return to the United States from Canada. Commissioner Duckwall responded that a Port response was not appropriate but that individual Commissioners were free to do as they wished.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.

11. Adjourn. President Bohn adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

Port of Hood River Commission
Minutes of May 9, 2006 Special Meeting
Expo Center Conference Room
4:30 P.M.

Present: Commissioners Sherry Bohn, Fred Duckwall, Don Hosford, Hoby Streich, and Kathy Watson; Attorney Jerry Jaques; from staff, Linda Hull, Laurie Borton and Linda Shames

Absent: Mike Doke

Media: Sue Ryan, Hood River News

President Sherry Bohn called the Special Meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. for the purpose of discussing employment contract terms with Michael McElwee. The Commission consented to Attorney Jerry Jaques' request to add Closing Extension #3 for the sale of Port property to Hood River Distillers to the agenda.

Jaques informed the Commission that he and Michael McElwee discussed the contract and McElwee's concerns regarding the one-year term of employment and that he preferred a three-year contract. Jaques explained the one-year term provides no security for such a big commitment and life change. Commissioners Duckwall and Hosford did not see a problem with three years, with evaluations. Commissioner Streich felt three years was too long, and there should be no automatic roll-overs.

Bohn reminded the Commission that Waldron & Company guaranteed placement of a qualified candidate. If the selected individual left the position or was terminated for any cause within two years from the employment date, they would conduct a replacement search with no additional service fee, just expenses related to the additional search.

Commissioner Watson thought a two-year contract, with regular evaluations, could be offered. Then, at the end of two years, he could be offered a three-year contract if the evaluations and accomplished benchmarks were satisfactory. The Commission agreed this would be the best compromise.

Jaques said McElwee was in agreement with increased communications with the Commission regarding work plans and implementation progress. Jaques will also add a clause to the contract that requires him to live within the Port District.

Motion: Move to present the revised Employment Agreement to Michael McElwee as discussed and to authorize its execution.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Hosford
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

Motion: Move to extend the closing date with Hood River Distillers to June 16, 2006.
Move: Hosford
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

President Bohn adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Port of Hood River Budget Committee Minutes
May 9, 2006

Location: Hood River Exposition Center, Portway Avenue, Hood River, Oregon

In attendance: Port Commissioners: Sherry Bohn, Don Hosford, Hoby Streich, Kathy Watson, Fred Duckwall.
Budget Committee Members: Chair Felix Tomlinson, Mike Benedict, Brad Dezurick, and Joe Sheirbon.
Absent: Tom Drach
Port Staff: Mike Doke, Linda Hull, Linda Shames, and Laurie Borton.

Chair Tomlinson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

Final Budget Committee Resolutions:
1. A motion was made by Joe Sheirbon and seconded by Fred Duckwall to approve the tax and levy rates of $.0032 per thousand. The motion passed unanimously.

2. A motion was made by Brad Dezurick and seconded by Don Hosford to approve the FY 2006-2007 budget as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Miscellaneous Information during Discussion Period:
1. The Committee was informed of several revenue generating opportunities that the Commission might explore this year; those include:
· moving all Port operations into the Marina Building which will free up the current Port offices spaces for rent as well as the maintenance building across from the County Museum;
· potential to build a new commercial building in between the building where DMV is currently located and the current Port office building;
· utilizing the ferry dock as a building site;
· transforming the portion of second street that is to be vacated into a small number of RV lots for rental;
· starting the planning process for making the exposition center into a revenue positive property in 2007;
· building one or more light industrial building in the port area;
· acquiring new industrial land;
· land sale at John Weber Business Park;
· selling, leasing and/or redeveloping the Western Power building; and
· possible renegotiating the bridge cable crossing leases (Charter (TV cable), Williams (natural gas) and Sprint (telephone).

2. Major projects (aside from those listed as possible in number 1 above):
· starting work on the bridge toll bridge plaza replacement/upgrade;
· continuing to look at a new Hood River crossing bridge; and
· continuing to look at the Columbia River Bridge replacement options.

3. Housekeeping:
· revise the final budget as necessary to reflect the changed rental situation with the Western Power building;
· review cable crossing leases for possible renegotiation;
· contact County to see what fiscal impact the new sewer system in the Windmaster/Airport area will have on the Port; and
· revise the final budget as necessary to reflect the Commission's consensus to enter into the Blue Sky program at a level that will result in an approximately 3% increase in electrical rates.

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

Submitted by Mike Benedict, Secretary

Port of Hood River Commission
Minutes of May 16, 2006 Regular Meeting
Expo Center Conference Room
5:30 P.M.

Present: Commissioners Sherry Bohn, Fred Duckwall, Don Hosford, Hoby Streich, and Kathy Watson; Attorney Jerry Jaques; from staff, Mike Doke, Linda Hull, Linda Shames, and Laurie Borton

Absent: None

Media: Sue Ryan, Hood River News

1. CALL TO ORDER: President Bohn called the Regular Session to order at 5:35 p.m.
a) Modifications, Additions to Agenda by Staff: Staff requested discussion of the airport surplus property as both Other Business and Action Items; and additional Action Item discussions regarding the Strategic Plan, Oregon State Marine Board grant, and an Intergovernmental Agreement relative to the City's enforcement of Port Ordinance No. 22 were added to the agenda. Attorney Jerry Jaques added ORS 192.660(2)(f) Exempt Documents to Executive Session.

2. INFORMATION-COMMUNICATIONS: Bob Francis, Hood River City Manager, was invited to attend the meeting to discuss the City's letter dated May 9 requesting that discussions begin with the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District to accept ownership of Lot 6, the site for the proposed Waterfront Park, and the letter also requested the Port notify the City of any additional requirements necessary for the transfer to a third party. Lori Stirn, District Director for Parks & Rec was also invited to participate in the discussion. Stirn commented that the City's proposal would not be discussed by her board until May 17, but stated that Parks & Rec has enjoyed a good relationship with the City and she anticipated her Board would be receptive to further discussions.
Francis stated that the City Council was never in favor of owning the park land and perceived themselves only as a pass-through organization. Commissioner Watson commented that the City's initial request to transfer the ownership to a third party was negotiated out of the Waterfront Park Land Intergovernmental Agreement. Attorney Jaques responded that was correct, with regards to a third party having non-profit status. Watson further commented that she did not recall the City's intent was always to transfer ownership. Francis stated that Council public records indicate the City did not want to spend any money on the park, and there was a five to one consensus that the Council always felt that way. Commissioner Streich stated it was his understanding that the City would not provide any financing but would remain otherwise involved. Francis did comment that the City had applied for funding from a state grant, which would require a $500,000 match; however the Council hoped the match would be supported through in-kind donations and SDC's (system development charges).
Commissioner Watson asked Stirn if Parks & Rec had bonding authority. Stirn responded affirmatively. Stirn stated that current tax allocations do not cover operating monies for the pool, and commented that maintenance funding for a waterfront park would certainly be challenging. Stirn suggested that the Park District might propose the City waive the District's water and sewer bill in exchange for maintaining the waterfront park, which she projected to be $25,000 to $32,000 annually.
President Bohn and Commissioner Streich voiced their concern to Francis about the negative impact that might potentially reflect back onto the Port if (1) the Commission denies a transfer of ownership request to a third party other than Parks & Rec, or (2) a reversion back to the Port because a third party was not successful in seeing the development and maintenance funding plan come to fruition. Commissioner Duckwall suggested that further discussions be delayed until the outcome of the Parks & Rec Board decision is known. Francis stated that he did not expect an answer tonight from the Commission but reiterated that he would like the proposal to be considered and asked that the City, Port, and Parks meet to continue discussions.
Staff was directed to respond in writing to the City's letter indicating a willingness to continue discussions regarding the transfer of Lot 6 ownership from the City to the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District and that no other third party transfer would be considered at this time.
Francis then asked for Commission consent to change the order of agenda item discussions so that he might answer any questions regarding the IGA for the City's enforcement of Port Ordinance No. 22. Commissioner Duckwall asked for clarification on Section 3(a) relative to compensation. Francis stated that Dispatch 'respond and scene cleared times' would establish the basis for compensation to City law enforcement. Attorney Jaques commented that any amendments to the Port's Ordinance would need to be sent to the City for review and possible amendment of the IGA.
Guest discussions continued with Lori Stirn and Renée van de Griend, a Parks & Rec board member, regarding a request to develop a sand volleyball court at either the Port Marina Park or on the Marina Green. The sites were considered, in part, because of the parking and restroom availability, land contour, and wind shadows from trees and buildings. Commissioner Streich inquired about the Park District's capital investment and terms and was informed that a development and maintenance budget of $9,000 was earmarked and it was hoped the court would be permanent. The Commission asked if other locations had been identified. Stirn and van de Griend responded that Lot 6 had wind issues; the Children's Park was considered but there was neighborhood resistance to losing the green space; and they had also looked at the area north of the museum in the Marina Park but that it was too small. Van de Griend stated their selection of the two Port Marina Park sites would be less objectionable to people. Stirn and van de Griend also commented there would be 12 to 20 participants at the most who would play doubles or 6 on 6; there would not be league games; and use of the court would be first come/first serve unless conflicts required scheduling. Staff offered to work with Parks & Rec in marking the dimensions of the court to get a better idea of the size involved and so that Parks & Rec would also be aware of the impact a court might have on the underground irrigation system in the Marina Park. President Bohn stated that she was concerned with setting precedence and asked if staff had contacted any park users, such as the schools, business and moorage tenants, to ask for input. Commissioners Watson and Hosford stated they were in favor of the sand volleyball court, but Watson suggested the Waterfront Recreation Committee also be asked for input on the proposal. Staff recommended that further discussion take place at the June 6 meeting.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Move to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2006 regular meeting and the
May 9, 2006 special meeting.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Watson
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

5. STAFF REPORT:
· Bridge: Linda Shames, Finance Manager, reported the gravel had been removed from the site used by Elder Demolition during the bridge redecking project; that she had attended a pre-application site plan meeting in which the City indicated no changes were required for the Toll Plaza Improvement Project; that HNTB, the Port's bridge engineering firm, was looking for ways to complete the job without federal funding, i.e., federal project management; and that she would be meeting in the near future with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to discuss the Toll Plaza project 4-lane connection to ODOT's 4-lane Exit 64 improvement project.
· Waterfront Industrial/Planning: Shames reported on the near-completion of the 2nd Street Expansion Project commenting that the road should be open to traffic on Friday, but that light poles would not be installed until the following week, and it would be another month or two before landscaping was done. Shames reported the City had awarded the waterline project at a bid amount of $210,708. Initial cost projections resulted in a $150,000 contribution to the City five years ago towards the project. Shames stated she would track the waterline project to identify whether or not a refund is warranted. Shames also reported the proposed Frontage Road Project had been included in ODOT's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and that the City is in the process of amending their transportation plan to include the Frontage Road Project. Shames stated that HNTB would assist in writing the project scope. ODOT and the City will meet May 17 to discuss ODOT's Interchange Access Management Plan, which may not be completed until the fall of 2007, and Shames reported the City has imposed a moratorium on all zone changes until the plan is complete. Shames and Linda Hull, Executive Assistant, will attend the May 17 meeting and inquire if any waterfront development construction might be impacted due to the moratorium, and a request will also be made of ODOT to consider a put-through, versus a 4-way stop, at the new 2nd Street interchange.
Hull commented that Cindy Walbridge, City Planning Director, contacted the Port with regard to the zoning classification of Waucoma Island at the Hook. The Hook will be rezoned from Recreational-Commercial to Open Space and Walbridge recommended the island also be rezoned to Open Space, which received Commission consensus. Hull also reported that Ned Vaivoda's research with regard to the development of a conceptual overlay plan for the waterfront is almost complete and that a memo will be prepared for Commission review; Vaivoda's presentation to the Commission, however, will be made after the Executive Director arrives.
A discussion of the Western Power Building followed regarding flex space improvements versus build-to-suit, which would take more time and slow the process of moving tenants into the space. Mike Doke, Marketing Manager, is talking to current tenants as well as other leads, but he commented that the light industrial site has not been submitted as a State lead because most business are not interested in leased property. Doke reported that he had a quote on replacing overhead doors at the building, but the Commission questioned the urgency of the expenditure without first knowing tenant needs. Shames and Doke commented that staff already has preliminary information from architect Kevin Cooley regarding a separation of the space into 4 areas and that information could be revisited at the June 6 meeting. Commissioner Watson agreed that a decision needed to be made and that flex space was more logical than build-to-suit but stated that she would like the advice from other people involved with economic development issues, such as Bill Fashing or even asking Michael McElwee if he would be interested in offering his advice prior to his start date as Executive Director. Commissioner Hosford shared his opinion that he was ready now to divide the building for flex space.
· Waterfront/Marina Recreational: Linda Shames reported that staff would apply for ODOT funding for the Waterfront Pedestrian Trail System and that while information was available for the application, she recommended that Stu Cato be hired on a time and materials basis to develop detailed budget specifics. Shames estimated the utilization of Cato's expertise should not exceed $1,000. There was Commission consensus to use Cato. Shames also reported that an Action Item would be required to accept the Oregon State Marine Board's grant of $5,950 for facilities maintenance funding. Laurie Borton, Marina Manager, reported there were currently thirteen names on the waiting list for boat slips.
· Wasco Business Park: Mike Doke reported he was working with architects Marc Betts and Chris DiLoreto, with no fees involved, on first floor improvements to the building and that the prospective tenant is hoping for a July 1 move-in. The tenant space would include warehousing, which may require the space to be fire-sprinklered, but Doke stated that requirement might be avoided.
· John Weber Business Park: Mike Doke said an offer had been received on one of the properties in the Odell business park and that further discussion would take place in Executive Session.
· Airport: Linda Shames reported that she hoped to have a draft FBO lease done by the end of the week and asked if Commissioners Duckwall and Streich, members of the Airport Advisory Committee, would be available to meet. Shames also commented that a discussion relative to the Orcutt property on Orchard Road would be held in Executive Session.
· Other: Linda Hull inquired if any Commissioners were available to attend an informational meeting on May 25 regarding Columbia Gorge Community College's proposed development at 12th & Pacific in Hood River. Hull will RSVP her attendance, but no Commissioners indicated they were available to attend.

6. COMMISSIONER, COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Industrial Lands Work Group: Mike Doke and Commissioner Duckwall attended the May 9 meeting at which Eric Hovee presented information on the industrial lands/marketing survey completed for the Port. Doke also reported that in response to the May 15 KIHR radio program a local realtor had provided information on commercial properties for sale in Parkdale. Doke stated the information was available at the office for Commission review.

7. OTHER BUSINESS:
a) Executive Director Search: Attorney Jaques made revisions to the contract as discussed at the May 9 special meeting; however, no comments have come back from Michael McElwee.

b) Airport Surplus Property: Linda Hull reported that building permits had been issued to Ken and Nancy Tamura. The Request for Proposal required the Orcutt house to be moved within 60 days from the date of the permits, however, the Tamura's have requested an extension in order to coordinate all the parties involved with the move. Attorney Jaques indicated the Federal Aviation Administration was not concerned with a short-term extension, and responded to Commissioner Streich's question about a liability issue of the extension stating that the RFP could not be legally challenged because of the extension request.

8. ACTION ITEMS:
a) Accounts Payable: None.

b) Strategic Plan (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to approve the March 21, 2006 markups to the Strategic Plan.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Hosford
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

c) Oregon State Marine Board Grant (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to approve a MAP (maintenance assistance program) grant in the amount of $5,950 with the Oregon State Marine Board for facilities maintenance.
Move: Watson
Second: Duckwall
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

d) Enforcement of Port Ordinances Intergovernmental Agreement (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Enforcement of Port Ordinances with the City of Hood River.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Watson
Discussion: Attorney Jaques commented that he was okay with the IGA as presented.
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

e) Airport Surplus Property (agenda addition):

Motion: Move to accept the Bill of Sale and the Removal Agreement, with an August 31, 2006 expiration date, with Ken and Nancy Tamura for the real property located at 1621 Orchard Road in Hood River.
Move: Duckwall
Second: Watson
Vote: Aye: Bohn, Duckwall, Hosford, Streich, and Watson
MOTION CARRIED

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMISSION CALL: President Bohn will be on vacation from May 26 through June 10; Commissioner Duckwall will be on vacation from June 16 through June 23; Commissioner Hosford will schedule a vacation in July; and Commissioner Streich stated that he would be going to New York for a Yankees game.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: President Bohn called the Commission into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. under ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property, ORS 192.660(2)(h) Litigation, and ORS 192.660(2)(f) Exempt Documents. Upon conclusion of Executive Session, the Commission was called back into Regular Session at 7:38 p.m. No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

11. Adjourn. President Bohn adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.