Port News: Local residents object to port's proposed sale of land to timber company

August 12, 2004

Harry Lydiard, a tree farmer and a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission about the proposed sale of land for a saw mill in the Dry Creek area. He presented a signed petition to the Commission declaring that using the land for a saw mill in the Dry Creek area is not in the public interest. Harry read the petition to the commissioners and provided additional comments and concerns in developing saw mills in residential areas. The recommendation from the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association is for the Port to locate the saw mill in the industrial core area.
Zoe Andersen, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and expressed her concerns in developing a mill in the Dry Creek area. She asked the Commission to consider the Dry Creek communities' concerns.
Herman Laugallies, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association and the Dry Creek Coalition, addressed the Commission and expressed concerns on the safety, ecology, economics, and planning issues in developing a mill in the Dry Creek area.
Jerry Payne, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission on his concerns of the high nuisance factor in developing a mill close to his property in the Dry Creek area. He agreed there was a need for industry in the community, but in the appropriate place. He spoke in favor of selling the property to be used as a golf course and to locate the saw mill in the core industrial area.
Joann Laugallies, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and spoke of living directly across from the Crown Pacific mill property that sits on 60 acres, which used to be her grandfather's farm. She complimented Crown Pacific in their efforts to take care of the noise, but stated that even with all their efforts at times the noise was unbearable. She presented the Commission with an audio tape of mill noise from Crown Pacific to give the Commission an idea of the noise level.
Cindy Kelly, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission on her concerns of locating a saw mill in the Dry Creek area. She presented the Commission with pictures she took of abandoned mill sites and other properties in the Dry Creek area. She commented on the importance of economic development in the area but that the Port has other property available to consider first.
Jeff Priest, a developer in the community, addressed the Commission and expressed his interest to purchase the property to develop a golf course and a small housing development. He indicated he would contact Port staff to discuss further.
Reggie Nason, owns property that adjoins Port-owned property. He addressed the Commission and concurred with the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association's comments and concerns. He spoke in favor of developing a golf course in the Dry Creek area.
Jim Critchfield, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association and lives on Critchfield Road, addressed the Commission and concurred with the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association's concerns on developing a mill site in the area.
Ray Stossel, lives on Critchfield Road and spoke in favor of developing a golf course in the Dry Creek Area.
Kim Payne, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of developing a golf course instead of a saw mill.
Bob McChesney, Executive Director pointed out that there was no decision before the Commission today and indicated that any decision by the Commission on this issue will be made at an open public meeting to allow for additional public comments.

Full Minutes of the Meeting Follow:

Port Commission review: The Minutes of the August 9th Commission meeting:
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Beil opened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. and introduced the new Executive Director, Bob McChesney to the public.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I. VOUCHERS
Commissioner Hannan stated he reviewed the vouchers and moved the Commission to approve vouchers #A016188 through #A016388 and payroll vouchers #PR005453 through #PR005506 for a total of $615,622.49. Commissioner Calhoun seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
II. MINUTES OF July 26, 2004 COMMISSION MEETING
Commissioner Calhoun moved the Commission to adopt the minutes of July 26, 2004 as presented. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
III. EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
Harry Lydiard, a tree farmer and a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission about the proposed sale of land for a saw mill in the Dry Creek area. He presented a signed petition to the Commission declaring that using the land for a saw mill in the Dry Creek area is not in the public interest. Harry read the petition to the commissioners and provided additional comments and concerns in developing saw mills in residential areas. The recommendation from the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association is for the Port to locate the saw mill in the industrial core area.
Zoe Andersen, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and expressed her concerns in developing a mill in the Dry Creek area. She asked the Commission to consider the Dry Creek communities' concerns.
Herman Laugallies, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association and the Dry Creek Coalition, addressed the Commission and expressed concerns on the safety, ecology, economics, and planning issues in developing a mill in the Dry Creek area.
Jerry Payne, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission on his concerns of the high nuisance factor in developing a mill close to his property in the Dry Creek area. He agreed there was a need for industry in the community, but in the appropriate place. He spoke in favor of selling the property to be used as a golf course and to locate the saw mill in the core industrial area.
Joann Laugallies, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and spoke of living directly across from the Crown Pacific mill property that sits on 60 acres, which used to be her grandfather's farm. She complimented Crown Pacific in their efforts to take care of the noise, but stated that even with all their efforts at times the noise was unbearable. She presented the Commission with an audio tape of mill noise from Crown Pacific to give the Commission an idea of the noise level.
Cindy Kelly, a member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission on her concerns of locating a saw mill in the Dry Creek area. She presented the Commission with pictures she took of abandoned mill sites and other properties in the Dry Creek area. She commented on the importance of economic development in the area but that the Port has other property available to consider first.
Jeff Priest, a developer in the community, addressed the Commission and expressed his interest to purchase the property to develop a golf course and a small housing development. He indicated he would contact Port staff to discuss further.
Reggie Nason, owns property that adjoins Port-owned property. He addressed the Commission and concurred with the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association's comments and concerns. He spoke in favor of developing a golf course in the Dry Creek area.
Jim Critchfield, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association and lives on Critchfield Road, addressed the Commission and concurred with the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association's concerns on developing a mill site in the area.
Ray Stossel, lives on Critchfield Road and spoke in favor of developing a golf course in the Dry Creek Area.
Kim Payne, member of the Dry Creek Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission and spoke in favor of developing a golf course instead of a saw mill.
Bob McChesney, Executive Director pointed out that there was no decision before the Commission today and indicated that any decision by the Commission on this issue will be made at an open public meeting to allow for additional public comments.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
This was taken out of order.
B. Clyde Boddy Recognition - 10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Beil moved ahead on the agenda under New Business for Clyde Boddy's recognition. Mr. Boddy is retiring as Executive Director and the Port Commissioners, staff, other government agencies and community organizations, and members of the public were present to wish him well and express their appreciation.
County Commissioner Mike Doherty presented a proclamation of appreciation to Clyde Boddy from the Clallam County Board of Commissioners. County Commissioner Doherty read the proclamation of appreciation and accomplishments and presented it to Mr. Boddy.
Commissioner Beil invited others in the audience, as well as Port staff, to speak in appreciation of Mr. Boddy. The following spoke in recognition of Clyde Boddy.
Bob McCrorie, ex-Port Commissioner: Glenn Beckman, ex-Port Commissioner: Jerry Hendricks, ex-Port Director: Chuck Faires, Port Angeles Boat Haven Harbor Master: George Schoenfeldt, representative of ILWU: Steve Oliver, Port Attorney: Dave Neupert, Port Attorney: Bill Hannan, Port Commissioner: John Calhoun, Port Commissioner: Bob McChesney, Port Executive Director: Dave Hagiwara, Port Deputy Executive Director.
Dave Hagiwara presented flowers to Mr. Boddy's wife, Kristi. Commissioner Beil recessed the meeting at 10:20 a.m. and cake was served.
Commissioner Beil reconvened the meeting at 10:40 a.m. and asked Glenda Amundson, Port Auditor and Administration Manager, to read the ad that was placed in the Peninsula Daily News by the friends and co-workers of Clyde Boddy. Ms. Amundson read the ad and presented a framed copy to Mr. Boddy. Commissioner Beil expressed his appreciation to Mr. Boddy.
IV. COMPLETION OF RECORDS
The Master Policy Report is attached for information as directed by the Commission. Commissioner Beil had a few questions on the Master Policy report, which were addressed by staff.
V. PLANNING
A. DNR Harbor Study Update
Dave Hagiwara, Deputy Executive Director, presented this to the Commission and indicated this item was placed on the agenda for discussion at the request of Commissioner Calhoun. The Commissioners have received an invitation to attend a dinner in Port Angeles next week with the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) as part of a three-day retreat that will take place the week of August 16th. (Two days in Forks and one day in Port Angeles.) He reported that on the second day of the BNR retreat in Forks there is an issue on the agenda called the Port Angeles Harbor Study. Commissioner Calhoun wanted the Commission to discuss this today because as the DNR pursues this there may be an opportunity for public comment or input from Port staff during the BNR's August 18 agenda. In addition, each of the Commissioners will be meeting with the BNR informally and there may be an opportunity to parlay a discussion on the Port's interest in the harbor study. Mr. Hagiwara reported that Port staff and City staff met with the DNR already and had initial discussions on the harbor area study, which is modeled after a harbor study that was done in Bellingham. DNR requested there be follow up meetings with the Port and the city in September in order to pursue this further. Port staff has met with City staff to discuss this issue from their perspective and have come to an agreement in the concept. Both the Port and the City acknowledge some interest in doing the Harbor Study but would like the study to be limited to uses and the overall long term planning in the harbor area. Mr. Hagiwara asked the Commission to relay that message to the BNR. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Beil expressed his concern on how this study would affect the city's comprehensive plan and how the city would get involved. Mr. Hagiwara reiterated that the DNR has requested additional meetings with both the city and the Port to discuss the scope of work for the harbor study, which would be brought back to the Commission for approval. He commented that as long as the study is used as a planning tool the Port has shown on record an interest to do that, but without knowing the scope of work it is difficult for staff to recommend full participation at this time. More discussion followed.
The Commissioners inquired about procedure if more than one Commissioner attended the meeting in Forks on August 18th. Steve Oliver, Port Attorney, cautioned the Commissioners not to express a position on a Port issue or to vote on anything and suggested that one person, either the Executive Director or a Commissioner, be designated as the spokesperson to relay the Port's position on issues already formulated. Discussion followed on the BNR retreat August 17, 18, and 19.
Jerry Hendricks, ex-Port Executive Director, addressed the Commission about the importance of Port Management Agreements (PMA) and explained that the basis for a PMA is for local planning. He commented that the Port represents local interests and the DNR represents statewide interests and those two don't always coincide. He recognized that the Port needs to work with the DNR, but pointed out that the Port has been given the ability to plan and control the utilization of certain property in the Port Angeles Harbor under its PMA and encouraged the Port to be proactive in controlling those properties.
Commissioner Beil concurred with Mr. Hendricks and commented on the importance of the Port having a plan that looks at the entire harbor area, not just Port property, from Rayonier to Ediz Hook and hopefully within this format the Port will be moving towards getting that accomplished.
VI. PROPERTY
No items on the agenda.
VII. BOAT HAVENS
A. Port Angeles Boat Haven - Draft Final Master Plan
Bob McChesney, Executive Director, introduced Jeff Robb, Marinas Manager, to present and discuss the draft final master plan document to the Commissioners. Mr. Robb provided some background information on the master planning process to date. He presented the Commission with a copy of the draft final Master Plan report and noted that it was not staff's intention to discuss the report in detail today, but to establish a meeting day and time for an open public work session meeting with the consultants and the advisory committee where revisions would be added to this document to establish a final master plan report. Commissioner Hannan commented that he would like to defer deciding on a date for a public meeting until after discussing the strategic plan on the agenda today. Discussion followed. The Commissioners individually agreed to defer setting a date for a work session on the draft final master plan document until after discussion of the strategic plan.
VIII. AIRPORTS
No items on the agenda.
A. Commissioner Beil commented on the number of enplanements reported on the Master Policy report and asked Jeff Robb, Airport Manager for an update. Mr. Robb reported that with two carriers operating and offering flight frequency, plus low airfare, the enplanement numbers are rising dramatically.
B. Commissioner Beil asked staff to outline the work session at 1:30 p.m. today with the Airlines Task Force, San Juan Airlines, Kenmore Air Express, and Mead and Hunt. Jeff Robb, Airport Manager and Clyde Boddy, ex-Executive Director and Port consultant, summarized the work session for the Commissioners. Discussion followed.
C. Commissioner Beil asked for an update on the taxilane and safety area construction project at the Airport. Mr. Robb provided an update reporting that Jordon Excavating has begun the project and is on schedule.
IX. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
A. Marine Terminal Fendering and Utilization Analysis Consultant Contract
Curtis Shuck, Marine Terminal and Facilities Manager, presented two engineering services contracts for the Marine Terminal, both of which were anticipated in the 2004 budget. The first contract was identified under the Port's Waterfront Strategic Development Plan as a Terminal 1 Fendering System to support tankers and other large vessels at the north berth. The second contract was identified as a Marine Terminal Utilization Analysis to review configuration and uses at the Port's marine facilities. A Request for Qualifications was issued on April 28, 2004 for Engineering Services for Marine Terminal Fendering and Utilization Analysis, and was advertised in two publications (Peninsula Daily News and the Puget Sound Daily Journal of Commerce). Mr. Shuck listed the specific elements for the consultant tasks outlined in the RFQ and reported that four firms responded to that RFQ. A selection committee of Port staff reviewed the submittals and arranged to interview two firms that were determined most qualified. The selection committee unanimously chose Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. to handle the scope of the project. Mr. Shuck reported that staff has been working with Berger/Abam to develop a scope of work, schedules and budgets for the projects. He commented that as the Port moves forward with the strategic planning process both of these studies will play a key role in those discussions. The Terminal 1 Fendering System Engineering cost is $19,914, and the Marine Terminal Utilization Analysis cost is $30,000. Staff recommendation is for the Commission to authorize the Executive Director to enter into two separate engineering contracts with Berger/Abam. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Beil expressed his concerns that staff was not using the Waterfront Strategic Development Plan submitted by Berger/Abam, Inc. on June 22, 2001. Dave Hagiwara, Deputy Executive Director, explained that the Waterfront Strategic Development Plan was done prior to any knowledge of the WSDOT graving dock, and now that property is no longer involved. What the Port anticipates in the Marine Terminal Utilization Analysis is to look at the recently acquired Nippon property and the potential uses there. He talked about how the Commission has expressed an interest in cruise ships and expansion of marine trades and pointed out that all of those issues affect the terminal 3 and terminal 1 area and are part of the Marine Terminal Utilization Analysis that fits into the strategic planning development discussions. Commissioner Hannan concurred with Commissioner Beil but recognized that there are some issues that have changed since the 2001 study and inquired if the $30,000 cost from Berger Abam for the utilization study was to increase the existing scope or redo the study completely. Steve Oliver, Port Attorney, commented that a component of the Port's negotiations with DOT over the condemnation was that the Port had a significant investment in planning for that property that was going to be tossed out and the cost of those planning efforts from three years prior to DOT was a major factor that increased the final settlement price with DOT. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Beil said he has no problem with the Fendering study but expressed his desire to defer the decision for the Utilization study until after the strategic planning process is completed. Commissioner Hannan concurred with Commissioner Beil's concerns, but added that if there are significant changes in the Port's facilities or any redesign concepts in relocating the PFD to the Nippon property then the Port should look at that again. Commissioner Beil suggested the Commission defer the decision to spend $30,000 for the utilization study until after the strategic plan is completed. Commissioner Calhoun commented that the Commission needs this information to make decisions about the Port's priorities for 2005 Budget. However, he also concurred with Commissioner Beil's concerns in having too many consultant contracts for studies. He commented that the strategic planning process will help the Commission understand the studies better and have them tied to strategic priorities identified by the Commission. More discussion followed. Commissioner Hannan suggested that the Commission should approve study number one for the Marine Terminal Fendering contract but defer the Utilization Study until after the initial discussions on the strategic plan. Commissioner Beil concurred. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Hannan moved to approve the Executive Director to award contract number 1 for Design of the Fendering System to Berger/Abam for $19,914. Commissioner Calhoun seconded for discussion. Discussion followed. Commissioner Beil called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Calhoun moved the Commission to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Berger/Abam in the amount of $30,000 for the Marine Terminal Utilization Analysis. Commissioner Hannan seconded for discussion. Discussion followed. Commissioner Beil expressed his desire for the existing study to be looked at first and defer the decision until after the strategic planning process. Commissioner Hannan concurred to defer the decision until after the strategic planning discussions. Commissioner Calhoun asked if staff could assist the Commission in the strategic planning process to characterize the different options available that the Commission might consider in scoping this, without the benefit of having the utilization study. Mr. Hagiwara concurred that staff could provide some generic options and conceptual ideas based on public comments and input from users and tenants, but without the costs. Commissioner Calhoun withdrew his motion. Discussion followed.
George Schoenfeldt addressed the Commission about discussions he has been having with stevedoring companies and reported that if the Port moves forward with this utilization study at some time the stevedoring company would like to be involved in the process. In any analysis of the marine terminal the stevedoring companies would be a major player. He also mentioned that he discussed the strategic planning efforts of the Port with them and they expressed an interest to be involved in that as well. Mr. Schoenfeldt also expressed his own interest in being involved in the strategic planning process.
Mr. McChesney commented that the marine terminal utilization analysis will have to be done eventually and the scope of work for that would be shaped by the strategic plan. Discussion followed.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Strategic Planning Process
Bob McChesney, Executive Director, reported that one of his task assignments coming into the position of Executive Director was to assist the staff and Commission on putting together a strategic plan. He reported that he has been working with staff to put together an outline and some baseline material for the strategic plan. Staff has provided Mr. McChesney with essays on the strengths and weaknesses and recommendations on how staff sees the strategic plan moving forward. The remaining issue to settle is on the process side of the strategic plan. He commented that the timeframe urgency has been driving the schedule based on two factors: Commission availability during the first two weeks of September and the desire to have the strategic plan completed by the time the budget process began. He also commented on the challenge of scheduling a retreat in August due to staff vacation schedules. Mr. McChesney suggested stretching the process to the September/October timeframe to allow for a more thorough baseline condition report, allow him more time to do stakeholder outreach, and to establish a more meaningful agenda to get some structure to the discussions. He talked about the agenda and listed some issues that need to be decided before the process begins: 1) Agree to what level of detail to bring to the strategic plan discussion, as well as the level of detail for the strategic plan document; and 2) Decide what function the strategic plan should have.
Staff recommendation is to have a retreat over two days, someplace away from the Port office, with dates to be determined. This would be considered a Commission work session with all three Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel. The public would be invited to attend for the work session, but there would probably be an executive session early in the day and towards the end of the day have an open meeting for public comments. Mr. McChesney asked for discussion on the staff recommendation for the strategic plan process.
Discussion followed with the Commission and staff on scheduling and the location for the strategic planning retreat. Commissioner Beil suggested having the retreat at the Landing and expressed his concern if the retreat was in a remote location too far away from Port Angeles because the public and stakeholders might not be able to attend. Commissioner Calhoun commented that the landing would be a remote location for the people in Forks and suggested the Port consider Forks as a location for the retreat. Discussion followed. The Commissioners individually agreed to schedule a two-day retreat with a 3rd day as a possibility if necessary. Staff recommended that the meetings not be recorded but rather have the facilitators use the easel approach to write down thoughts and ideas.
More discussion followed on the dates for the retreat. The Commission and staff tentatively agreed to schedule the retreat for September 22, and 23, 2004.
Bill James, Director of Finance announced that staff will be bringing the budget calendar to the Commission at next week's meeting. He also announced that staff will be bringing, in rough draft form, the results of a survey that was given to the users regarding the new computer system recently installed at the Port. Commissioner Hannan asked if the report can include how the users worked with PUD staff. The Commissioners individually asked if the report can include how effective staff training has been and if staff is adequately trained. Mr. McChesney mentioned the importance of including this report as part of the baseline to the strategic plan.
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS SESSION
No public comments.
XII. ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
A. Commissioner Beil asked if staff has decided on the ad for the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Guide. Dave Hagiwara, Deputy Executive Director reported that staff has a generic ad of the Commission with the Goals and Objectives that will be published in the visitor's guide.
B. Commissioner Beil commented that he is happy to see Cher Merrill involved with Infinity Web Solutions and working on the Port's web site with Michael Quinn.
C. Commissioner Hannan brought up a WPPA planning seminar that is being held on September 23 and 24 at the Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel. In looking at the agenda he feels it would be good for the Commission to attend prior to the strategic planning process. Commissioners Hannan and Beil expressed an interest in attending and suggested the strategic planning retreat be moved to the following week. Discussion followed. The Commissioners individually agreed to move the Strategic Planning Retreat to September 27 and 28, 2004. The regularly scheduled 2nd meeting in September will be moved to Wednesday, September 29, 2004.
The Commission authorized Commissioners Beil and Hannan to attend the 2004 WPPA Cooperative Development Committee Seminar at the Hilton Seattle Airport, at SeaTac, September 23 and 24.
XIII. MEETINGS
XIV. NEXT MEETING - August 23, 2004
A. Dave Hagiwara asked if the Commissioners wanted to set up a time for the work session for the Port Angeles Boat Haven Master Plan. The Commissioners individually agreed to wait until after the strategic plan was completed.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Beil closed the regular meeting at 12:20 p.m. and stated that the Board of Commissioners will now move into executive session to consider 4 property items, and one item of litigation. These items are discussed in executive session in accordance with title 42.30.110 of the Revised Code of Washington. It is estimated that the executive session will conclude at 1:30pm.
XVI. WORK SESSION - Airline Task Force Discussion - 1:30 p.m.
Commissioner Beil reconvened the meeting at 1:40 p.m. and announced that the Board of Commissioners considered four items of property and one item of litigation during executive session.
Commissioner Beil introduced Russ Veenema, Executive Director for the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce to make a presentation on behalf of the Airline Task Force. He addressed the Commission on what the Task Force has been working on, and provided an update on the status of the Small Community Airport Development Grant. Mr. Veenema requested, on behalf of the Airline Task Force, for the Commission to consider making the Task Force an official Advisory Committee to work with the Port. Jeff Robb, Airport Manager clarified the differences between the Airline Task Force as an advisory committee and the existing Airport Advisory Committee. He suggested it might be appropriate to have an Airport Advisory Committee member become a member of the Airline Task Force. Discussion followed.
Mr. Veenema summarized the purpose of the Small Community Airport Development grant and listed the participating partners who committed funds for the 10% match. He talked about using a joint marketing scenario with a Memorandum of Understanding for each of the partners to sign. Mr. Veenema recognized that the grant was submitted on behalf of the Port and if the grant is awarded it will be going through the Port. Discussion followed on the procedure to administer the funds.
Mr. Veenema introduced Tim Brooks of Kenmore Air to provide an overview on the Small Community Airport Development grant. Mr. Brooks provided an overview of the grant program and talked about the goals for the program and the reasons why Port Angeles will benefit from a grant like this. Discussion followed.
Mike Boggs of Mead and Hunt provided an overview presentation of the results from the Passenger Demand Market study they recently completed for the Port. The study provided the following recommendations:
1) Secure airline service to meet specific criteria: i.e. a. Small planes 19 to 30 seats,
b. connections should be to a code share airport such as Portland International
2) Community marketing for local air service
3) Coordinate regional effort to address cost and access issues to SeaTac and to Portland Airports.
Mr. Boggs addressed possible airline options that might be available, the community education and marketing needed, and the pricing and access issues at hubs. He reiterated that a regional approach in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is needed to resolve the high cost of fees at the connecting hubs. Discussion followed on the Passenger Demand study.
Commissioner Beil commented that he would like the Commission to consider the Airline Task Force as an advisory committee. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Hannan moved the Commission to officially recognize the Airline Task Force as an official advisory committee of the Port to deal with issues of improving commercial airline service to and from Fairchild International Airport and have a term as August 9, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and be renewed as needed beyond that. Commissioner Calhoun seconded the motion for discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
Clyde Carlson of San Juan Airlines and Tim Brooks of Kenmore Air Express expressed appreciation to the community for their support.