Mary Mattix

The Board of Commissioners conducted the election of officers for the 2026 term, resulting in the appointment of a President, Vice President, and Secretary. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 port organizational assignments and ratified accounts payable, including payroll and various vouchers for December 2025. The meeting also featured a project update from the Environmental Program Manager regarding sustainability, air and climate initiatives, habitat and water management, cleanups, and permitting, alongside brief reports from commissioners on their recent community event attendance.

The board meeting addressed an action item regarding the approval of the Second Amendment to a lease between the Port of Vancouver USA and Kaseberg Transport Inc. Additionally, the CEO report provided project updates, specifically covering the progress of the Terminal 1 Dock Bulkhead Wall project, office renovations at Building 3103, and general service upgrades at Berth 13 & 14.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved the Second Amendment to a lease agreement with Kaseberg Transport Inc. The commissioners reviewed monthly port contract logs and ratified payments for January 2026 vouchers, electronic payments, and payroll. Additionally, updates were provided on various ongoing infrastructure projects, including bulkhead wall work, building renovations, berth maintenance, and trail development. The commissioners also shared summaries of recent professional events and community engagements they attended.

The board meeting focused on several key items including an update on the Strategic Plan Annual Report and a review of the industrial property processes. Action items included the approval of contract amendments with Kennedy Jenks Consultants for on-call stormwater services and with Graham Baba Architects for Terminal 1 architectural design and consulting services. Additionally, the CEO provided a federal legislative update.

The board meeting included a public hearing and the subsequent adoption of a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements and Industrial Development. Discussions involved concerns regarding the potential use of port warehouses for immigration detention, updates on port sustainability and climate initiatives, and a review of port contract logs. The board ratified and approved February 2026 vouchers and payroll payments. Additionally, the CEO provided updates on various port projects and legislative advocacy, and commissioners shared summaries of attended events. An administrative work session was held regarding industrial property processes, covering topics such as focus markets, marketing, and tenant screening.