Port Of Gold Beach

The meeting included the review and approval of Accounts Payable for May 20, 2011, and June 5, 2011, and a review of Accounts Receivable. The Financial/Budget Report included commendations for office staff performance, particularly Debbie Collins. New Business focused heavily on the proposed Budget for FY 2011-2012, with significant discussion regarding awarding Debbie Collins a substantial raise commensurate with her exceptional performance and local averages; a motion to adopt the budget as initially presented failed due to a lack of second, though it was later passed after subsequent discussion assuring attention to staff compensation. Officers for FY 2011-2012 were elected. The board unanimously renewed the contract for Scoville & Reiber Auditors. A workshop was scheduled to develop a plan for Huntley Park. Moe Johnson was appointed to the Budget Committee. Manager's Report detailed the awarding of the pile driving project, the upcoming start of paving near the Cannery building, and planned new business operations including a fish cart and a catering setup. A resolution (11-01) was adopted.

Key discussions included audience comments regarding the condition of Huntley Park, a suggestion for a "Hunter Special" camping rate, and the presentation of a "Clean Marina" plaque to the Port. A request from a local business owner to place a sign on Port property prompted a suggestion to check with ODOT and the City of Gold Beach first. In old business, the Board voted to support the Oregon Public Ports Association (OPPA) Proposal for Funding Port Projects. The Board agreed to place the discussion for completing a Strategic Business Plan (SBP) on the next month's agenda. Commissioner Riddle reported on findings regarding FAA regulations concerning hangar use, noting a need for further clarification on tenant usage percentages. New business included an item for the Curry Veterans Memorial, though the associated individual was absent. Finally, the Board accepted accounts payable from two previous dates for review.

Key discussions during the meeting included a public comment regarding a request for additional Port property acquisition to expand kennel space for the Curry County Animal Shelter, which was held over for a decision in December. Accounts payable for October 20, 2011, and November 5, 2011, were approved. The budget report was reviewed, and the approval of the October 20, 2011, minutes was postponed until the December meeting. The decision regarding the Huntley Park water/power project was also deferred to December. In the Manager's Report, the Board reiterated the policy against allowing campers in areas of Huntley Park susceptible to wind damage, and a proposal for Port staffing was tabled for further discussion in December.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review and approval of accounts payable from July 20, 2011, and August 5, 2011. Old business centered on a potential ORS change that could lead to state reimbursement for camp sites, similar to county governments. New business involved approving a raise for the Port Manager, retroactive to July 1, 2011, and appointing Lawrence Johnson to the vacant Board Position #1. The Manager's Report covered activities at Huntley Park, including contracting for 20 picnic tables and suggestions for varying campsite fee structures and creating a special fee for Port District residents. A discussion also took place regarding incorporating the Major Task List into a Core Task list. A Commissioner comment emphasized the need for establishing a maximum dollar amount the Port Manager can authorize without Board approval.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included reviewing and approving Accounts Payable from October 20, 2011, and November 5, 2011, as well as reviewing Accounts Receivable and the Financial/Budget Report. Old business items slated for discussion involved the Huntley Park water/electric project and the RG Williams airport lease. New business topics included the Manager's Report and Core Task Review concerning Huntley Park and the Port.