Doug B Bill

The meeting began with a Public Comment segment where the City of Steveson Public Works Director provided an update on the Cascade Ave utility project. The Consent Agenda, approved by a single motion, included the consideration of November 2025 minutes and several General Fund voucher approvals totaling over \$91,000. Subsequent reports included the Finance Manager noting that most tenants are current with payments, though Knucklebusters remains a topic for future discussion. The Facilities Manager reported on water issues due to recent rainfall and confirmed the sale of a dump truck to the city of North Bonneville, along with a completed minor repair to the ballyard on the pathway. The Executive Director reported that the employee manual has been sent to the Port Attorney for review and provided a brief update on a well-attended community holiday luncheon. New business involved the approval of the Arrowhead Accounting 2026 Professional Services Agreement and the approval of Jacque Lemon's lease, noting the security deposit was less than the statutory one-year amount. An item concerning the re-statement of Teitzel leases was tabled. Finally, the Commission acknowledged the Washington State Accountability Audit report for 2023-2024, confirming compliance with state laws and adequate controls over public resources.

Key discussions during the meeting included a presentation on the Dept. of Ecology Integrated Planning Grant update. The Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which covered the approval of the March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes and various pre-issued General Fund Vouchers totaling over $125,000. Commissioner updates noted attendance at the Port of Kalama cruise ship dock opening, which was cited as an example of diversification and tourism focus. The Director reported on ongoing efforts to solicit funding for the Cascade Business Park, coinciding with a recent EDA grant application submission. Facility reports covered vandalism incidents at the Port and a successful trespass action against an individual threatening staff, noting an uptick in transient traffic. Financial reports addressed expenses, revenues, and the status of delinquent accounts, including Green Assets' plan to relocate a Cannabis License. The Attorney's Report noted ongoing work regarding a boundary line adjustment. New business included the approval of the Quarterly Performance Review for the Skamania Economic Development Council Shared Services Contract for January through March 2022, ratification of the Deed for the Boundary Line Adjustment, approval of month-to-month leases for Miller Design Studio and Leavitt Brothers Consulting LLC, and the adoption of Resolution 11-2022 to declare a Hyster60 Forklift as surplus property. The meeting concluded with an executive session.

The meeting included a Redistricting Hearing which was called to order following the general meeting call to order. During the hearing, a presentation covered the guidelines, timeline populations, and the final map. It was noted that no public comment was received after the public map posting, and no members of the public attended the hearing. The timeline for Redistricting was reviewed, noting that the selected map would be adopted on December 14th at a rescheduled Commission meeting if no changes were received during the subsequent 10-day comment period.

The meeting addressed several operational and development matters. The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting, and several vouchers for the General Fund. Key reports highlighted an increase in vandalism at the Port and updates on the June financial summary. The Attorney reported on the Letter of Intent for the Waterfront Motel lease. In the Director's Report, updates included the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for High One LLC by the North Bonneville Planning Commission, the unsuccessful pursuit of EDA funding for the Cascades Business Park, and the possibility of securing additional funding contingent upon a beverage campus concept and a committed partner. New business included the approval of the Skamania Economic Development Council Shared Services Contract for the second quarter of 2022, a waiver of facility use fees for two upcoming community events, and the ratification of the Letter of Intent for the prospective Waterfront Motel. The Board also instructed the Director to advise a surplus bidder that installment payments for a forklift purchase are not permitted.

The meeting agenda included the election of officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and the appointment of Commissioners to local boards, specifically the Skamania County EDC and the WPPA Board of Trustees. The consent agenda covered several financial approvals, including pre-issued General Fund vouchers and Electronic Fund Transfers, as well as resolutions concerning the appointment of an agent for claims, authorization for the sale of surplus property under $10,000, setting Commissioner compensation, authorizing investments, and authorizing check signing. Business and administrative approvals included a discussion and action item regarding the 4th Quarter of 2022 EDC Shared Services Performance and a discussion and motion to enter into a contract for boat launch dock repairs. The agenda concluded with plans for an Executive Session.