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April 21, 2026 Meeting

Indianola Port District

Port Commission Meeting

Board of Commissioners

Meeting Minutes of the Indianola Port District Board of Port Commissioners Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Indianola Clubhouse, 19876 Indianola Road NE, Indianola, WA 98342

Commissioners in Attendance: Gary Walker, Ted Schmid, Cindy Abbott Auditor: Michael Buerger Recording Secretary: Melody Jorgensen Guests: None

Call to Order

Commissioner Schmid 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.

All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Commission for reading and study. They are considered 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.

A. Meeting Minutes of the March 17, 2026 regular meeting – Commissioner Schmid moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. Unanimously approved.

B. Accounting Summary Report – As of March 2026:

  • General Fund #88715: $49,414.21
  • General Fund Investment Account: $82,775.72
  • Total: $132,189.93

C. Payables –

  • Voucher #2180 Marine Floats Corporation: $997.50
  • Voucher #2181 Puget Sound Energy: $100.00
  • Total: $1,097.50

Old Business Items

None.

New Business Items

A. Marine Floats Project – Most paperwork has been completed, permits are in place, and documentation has been forwarded to Matt Zepada. Discussion regarding whether a building permit is required; this will be verified with Kitsap County.

B. Email Update / Website – Commissioner Walker will follow up with Cory regarding website and email updates.

C. Yearly Financial Report to County – Michael Buerger is working on the report. Due May 31, 2026.

D. Resolution 2026-01 – Resolution to be re-approved and re-signed due to an incorrect date on the original document.

E. Officer Nominations and Appointments – Nominations were made for President, Vice President, and Secretary. Commissioner Schmid moved to approve the following appointments:

  • President: Ted Schmid
  • Vice President: Cindy Abbott
  • Secretary: Gary Walker

Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. All in favor. Bond documents were signed.

F. Resolution 2026-02 – Resolution to pay off the existing bond on April 30, 2026. Commissioner Schmid moved to approve Resolution 2026-02. Seconded by Commissioner Walker. All in favor.

G. Next Meeting – Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Open to Public Comment

Commissioner Comments

None.

Executive Session

None.

Adjournment

Commissioner Schmid moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. Passed unanimously.

___________________________________ Commissioner, Cindy Abbott

___________________________________ Commissioner, Ted Schmid

___________________________________ Commissioner, Gary Walker

___________________________________ Recording Secretary, Melody Jorgensen

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