January 20, 2026 Meeting

Indianola Port District#

Port Commission Meeting#

Board of Commissioners

Meeting Minutes of the Indianola Port District Board of Port Commissioners Tuesday, January 20, 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, Sabrina Buerger Recording Secretary: Melody Jorgensen Guest: Tim Celeski – Update on dock replacement boards with words/sayings

Call to Order#

Commissioner Walker 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 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 December 16, 2025 regular meeting – Commissioner Schmid moved to accept minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. Unanimously approved.

B. Approve Election Expenses Payment – Commissioner Walker moved to pay election expenses. Seconded by Commissioner Abbott. Unanimously approved.

C. Accounting Summary Report – As of December 2025. General Fund #88715: $47,743.35. General Fund Investment Account: $81,415.72. Total: $129,159.07.

D. Payables – Voucher #2175 Aquatic Resources $1,688.75

Old Business Items#

None.

New Business Items#

A. Piling Replacement Process – Aquatic Resources contract status. Commissioner Walker reported working on funding and bond counsel arrangements. Contact ongoing with Matt Zepeda at Quigg Brothers and Aquatic Resources for formal contract commitment.

B. Sign Committee and Conversation – Meeting scheduled for February.

C. Email Update and Website Migration – Commissioner Walker and Cory are working together on Azure setup for hosting, website, and email.

D. Yearly Financial Report to County – Due May 31, 2026. Michael to review last year’s report and coordinate with Susan Henry as needed.

E. Commissioners Reminder – Financial disclosures due by April 15, 2026.

F. Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Open to Public Comment#

Commissioner Comments#

None.

Executive Session#

Adjournment#

Commissioner Schmid moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Seconded by Commissioner Walker. Passed unanimously.

___________________________________ Commissioner, Cindy Abbott

___________________________________ Commissioner, Ted Schmid

___________________________________ Commissioner, Gary Walker

___________________________________ Recording Secretary, Melody Jorgensen

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