Action Taken at May 7, 2024 Meeting
Shall the commission:
41. Approve a five-year lease with Signs Plus for building #3 in the Marine Drive Industrial Park? Approximately 14,400 square feet at 766 Marine Drive will be utilized for manufacturing, fabrication, welding, shipping, receiving, and staging signs. There are two consecutive five-year renewal periods. The monthly rent will increase over the five years from $7,942 to $8,678. The lease will terminate on 4/30/2029. (13742/Consent Agenda B) Approved 3-0
42. Authorize the executive direct to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Broadband Equity Accessible Deployment (B.E.A.D.) public consortium team to apply for funding with the goal of implementing rural broadband networks? The BEAD team entities include ports, PUDs and nonprofits. This is a collaborative partnership between the Port of Bellingham and 11 public entities to assist in developing a public strategic plan resulting in broadband construction funding. It expires on 12/31/2024. (13745/Consent Agenda C) Approved 3-0
43. Authorize the executive director to sign the admendment request from Sustainable Connections (amendment #2) to support the Building and Infrastructure Energy Management Program (BIEMP)? At the 9/19/2023 meeting, vote #79, the commission authorized an agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services to provide contract management services for energy program assistance. In 2023, the initial amount approved was $85,000 and in 2024 there was an additional $40,000; this vote is for $3,150 and it brings the total to $128,150. (13725/Consent Agenda D) Approved 3-0
44. Authorize the executive director to approve an amendment to a 20-year license for placement of fiber optic line between the port and BNSF? This item was not listed in the agenda — it was introduced at the meeting and doesn’t have a memorandum number. Additional information is not available. (Other Business) Approved 3-0
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Action Taken at May 21, 2024 Special Meeting
The three commissioners and 19 staff members attended the meeting. The meeting commenced at approximately 8:30 a.m. and adjourned at approximately 2:00 p.m. It was a work session to discuss the budget timeline. Discussed were the current debt, marinas, marine terminals, airport, real estate, and the waterfront. The minutes did not list any votes by the commission.