September 16, 2025 Meeting

Indianola Port District

Port Commission Meeting#

Board of Commissioners#

Meeting Minutes of the Indianola Port District Board of Port Commissioners Tuesday, September 16, 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: Melody Jorgensen Guests: Art Langlie, Mike Hooley, Susan Henry, Matt and Alison McGinnis, Mike and Sabrina Buerger

Call to Order#

Commissioner Henderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 June 17, 2025 regular meeting – Commissioner Schmid moved to accept minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Henderson. Unanimously approved.
• Accounting Summary Report – None
• Payables:
  • Voucher 2168 – IBIC Security Service – $1,250.00
  • Voucher 2169 – Cory Gregerson, Email and Website Repair – $241.16
  • Voucher 2170 – Enduris Insurance Premium – $10,500.00
  • Total Payables: $11,991.16
• Guests: Mike and Sabrina Buerger, Susan Henry

Old Business Items#

None

New Business Items#

• Piling Replacement Process – Commissioner Walker reported on communication with Aquatic Resources. A payment of $8,800.00 is needed, and they will assist with permitting. The Port will manage County, State, and Federal permits, which can be extended if necessary. Work is expected to begin in September/October 2026. Commissioner Walker made a motion to proceed; seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Approved.
• Port Auditor Position – Mike and Sabrina Buerger accepted the Port Auditor position after a general overview. Susan Henry will assist with orientation.
• Sign Committee – To be followed up.
• Website and Email – The Port of Indianola URL has been changed. All meeting minutes are up to date and posted.
• 2024 Annual Report – Susan Henry will prepare the report with assistance from Commissioner Walker.
• Port Audit Results – The Port must formally approve bond payments during meetings. A motion was made to record semi-annual payments in meeting minutes. Commissioner Walker moved, Commissioner Schmid seconded. Two $200.00 payments will be made by Kitsap County to U.S. Bank for bond service fees. Motion by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Schmid, to pay $1,300.00 for the audit charge. Waivers will also be signed by Commissioners Walker and Schmid for no compensation from the state for their positions.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Open to Public Comment#

None

Commissioner Comments#

None

Executive Session#

None

Adjournment#

Commissioner Walker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Schmid. Passed unanimously.

Signatures

Commissioner, Jeff Henderson

Commissioner, Ted Schmid

Commissioner, Gary Walker

Recording Secretary, Melody Jorgensen

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.