Port of Friday Harbor Commission approves a lease, discuss DNR’s derelict vessel program, review plans for new HQ
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
for a meeting held Friday, November 22, 2024
FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY PREPARED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE SAN JUANS’ OBSERVER CORPS
The commissioners approved the Skytrails condominium lease for 10 years with an option to renew it for 15 years. The tenants will replace the roofing and siding or propose alternative options.
A potential lessee has expressed interest in the C Hangar joint lease units. The interested party is projecting spending around $1 million on tenant improvements, some of which can be done while hangar construction is ongoing. The Commissioners support possible pilot and aircraft maintenance skills training as part of the proposed business. A covered walkway or other access to the C Hangar from the parking lot and necessary security measures will be addressed at a future meeting.
The commission agreed the Executive Director can approve the December bills. There will be no regular Commission meetings in December.
At the request of the Kiwanis Club, the Port agreed to support the Pig War Picnic on the 4th of July next year. Instead of funding the Rock the Dock celebration, the Port will look at offering a shuttle service via van from the main dock to the fairgrounds and will consider a financial contribution to the picnic.
Four staff members have undergone, or are scheduled to attend, Coast Guard training to maintain required transportation worker credentials. The County has a local representative for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) derelict vessel program and the port staff are being educated in how to identify and take care of derelict vessels.
The employee handbook was updated; new sections cover after-hours security issues, healthcare benefits, leave of absence and sick leave. The handbook is available electronically.
The commissioners reviewed plans for the new Port office headquarters including updates to the interior configurations. The commissioners have at least six months to make decisions on appearance via choices on windows, roofing, siding, and more.
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