November 18, 2025 Meeting

Indianola Port District

Port Commission Meeting#

Board of Commissioners#

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

Commissioners in Attendance: Gary Walker, Ted Schmid Auditor: Michael Buerger Recording Secretary: Melody Jorgensen Guests: Cindy Abbott, Sabrina Buerger

Call to Order#

Commissioner Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 of the October 21, 2025 regular meeting – Commissioner Walker moved to accept minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Unanimously approved.
• Swear In New Commissioner – After posting the open position on the Indianola website, bulletin board, and Post Office with no responses, Commissioner Walker moved to appoint Cindy Abbott as a new Commissioner. Cindy Abbott accepted. Seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Approved.
• Accounting Summary Report – As of October 2025:
  • General Fund #88715: $72,839.48
  • General Fund Investment Account: $81,415.72
  • Total: $154,255.20
• Payables –
  • Voucher #2171 PSE – $100.00
  • Voucher #2172 State Auditor Office – $1,251.90
  • Voucher #2173 Marine Floats Corporation – $8,305.00
  • Voucher #2174 i502 Club Website Maintenance – $212.55
  • Total: $9,869.45
• Confirm Bond Payment – Bond payment of $19,400.00 approved. Motion by Commissioner Walker; seconded by Commissioners Abbott and Schmid. Approved.
• Guests: Cindy Abbott, Sabrina Buerger

Old Business Items#

None

New Business Items#

• Piling Replacement Process – Commissioner Walker reported on the status of the Aquatic Resources contract. Bid information previously submitted. Jarpa form dock information and CEPA will need to be redone when applying. Five-year contract/permits discussed. Quigg Brothers payment amount and project timeline reviewed. Bank bond counsel estimated at approximately $2,000.
• Sign Committee and Conversation – Commissioner Abbott was updated on the head-of-dock project from 2022. Discussion held regarding signage and revisiting discussions with the Tribal representative.
• Email Update and Website Migration – Commissioner Walker reported a one-time cost of $1,800.00 for migrating the Port website. Follow-up planned for early 2026.
• 2025 Levy Certification – Re-signed and submitted for 2024/2025 taxes. Paperwork turned in by December 1, 2025.
• Non-Compensation Form/Waiver – Commissioner Abbott signed a non-compensation waiver for her Port of Indianola position for 2025.
• Budget Approval and Resolution to Adopt – Discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. Motion by Commissioner Walker; seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Approved and adopted.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Open to Public Comment#

None

Commissioner Comments#

None

Executive Session#

None

Adjournment#

Commissioner Schmid moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. Passed unanimously.

Signatures

Commissioner, Cindy Abbott

Commissioner, Ted Schmid

Commissioner, Gary Walker

Recording Secretary, Melody Jorgensen

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