February 18, 2025 Meeting

Indianola Port District#

Port Commission Meeting#

Board of Commissioners#

Meeting Minutes of the Indianola Port District Board of Port Commissioners Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM Indianola Clubhouse, 19876 Indianola Road NE, Indianola, WA 98342

Commissioners in Attendance: Jeff Henderson, Gary Walker, Ted Schmid Auditor: Recording Secretary: Jeff Henderson

Call to Order#

Commissioner Henderson called the meeting to order at 6:58 PM.

Commissioner Comments#

Commissioner Comments is the time for Board members to present verbal reports and suggest future agenda items. None

Consent Agenda Items#

All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Commission for reading and study. They are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Commission with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is desired, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by a Commission member or by a Citizen Request.

• Meeting Minutes (January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting) – Commissioner Walker moved to accept minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Unanimously approved.
• Accounting Summary Report – Commissioner Henderson reported account totals as of 2/1/2025:
  • General Fund + Investment Account: $102,222.34
  • GO Bond Fund Balance: $194,780.80

Old Business Items#

None

New Business Items#

• Port Auditor Position – Discussion of volunteer vs. paid position. Commissioners will continue to look for someone to fill the role.
• Piling Repair – Commissioner Walker reported Spencer West provided an estimate, which was approved. Work to be scheduled for Spring 2025.
• Piling Replacement Process – Commissioners discussed obtaining further estimates. Commissioner Walker reviewed permit requirements (Aquatic Resources, Corps of Engineers) and noted extensions are possible beyond 5 years. He will contact Quigg Brothers regarding replacing more than 10 bents. Commissioner Schmid will investigate RCO grant possibilities.
• SOP Document – Commissioner Henderson to create a Standard Operating Procedures document outlining monthly and annual requirements for Commissioners.
• Funds Transfer – Commissioner Henderson to transfer $50K from the Investment Account to the General Fund.
• Website and Email – Commissioner Walker to contact Cory Gregerson regarding the Port website and Port email.
• Next Meeting – Scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Commissioner Henderson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Walker. Approved unanimously.

Open to Public Comment#

Commissioner Comments#

None

Executive Session#

Adjournment#

Commissioner Walker moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Henderson. Passed unanimously.

Signatures

Commissioner, Jeff Henderson

Commissioner, Gary Walker

Commissioner, Ted Schmid

Recording Secretary, Jeff Henderson

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Port of Indianola at (360) 779-8229. Notification 8 hours before the meeting will enable the Port of Indianola to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.