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March 17, 2026 Meeting

Indianola Port District

Port Commission Meeting

Board of Commissioners

Meeting Minutes of the Indianola Port District Board of Port Commissioners Tuesday, March 17, 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 7:05 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 February 17, 2026 regular meeting – Commissioner Schmid moved to accept minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Walker. Unanimously approved.

B. Accounting Summary Report – As of February 2026:

  • General Fund #88715: $47,704.15
  • General Fund Investment Account: $81,415.72
  • Total: $129,119.87

C. Payables –

  • Voucher #2178 Marine Floats Corporation: $105.00
  • Voucher #2179 i502Club LLC: $1,128.97
  • Total: $1,233.97

Old Business Items

Suquamish History Sign Wording – Commissioner Schmid has reviewed the wording and will forward it to representatives of Indianola Good Neighbors.

New Business Items

A. Pacifica Law Group – Legal services for new bond in the amount of $2,500 approved. Motion by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Abbott.

B. Approval of Resolution to Issue General Obligation Bond – Resolution 2026-01 adopted and approved. Motion by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Schmid.

C. Heritage Bank – Acceptance of bond by Heritage Bank discussed.

D. Yearly Financial Report to County – Due May 31, 2026.

E. Commissioners Reminder – Financial disclosures to be filed on SAW website by April 15, 2026.

F. Yard Maintenance Contract – Motion by Commissioner Walker to accept bid from Don Gibson (Yardvark Services) for yearly cleanup and waste removal ($500–$750 annually). Seconded by Commissioner Schmid.

G. Next Meeting – Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Open to Public Comment

Commissioner Comments

None.

Executive Session

Adjournment

Commissioner Abbott 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

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

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