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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.01.17 PPFD Minutes Pasco Public Facilities District Board MINUTES 4:00 PM - Tuesday, January 17, 2023; Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Pasco Public Facilities District(PPFD) Board President Morrissette called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. Board Members Present: President Mark Morrissette; Vice President Marie Gillespie; Secretary/Treasurer Caroline Bowdish; Board Member Leonard Dietrich; and Board Member Spencer Jilek Board Staff Present: PPFD Executive Director Matt Watkins City Council & Staff Present: City Attorney Eric Ferguson; Administrative & Community Services Director Zach Ratkai; Finance Manager Griselda Garcia; and City Clerk Debby Barham APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the December 13, 2022, PPFD Board Meeting Minutes MOTION: Mr. Dietrich moved, and Ms. Bowdish seconded a motion to approve the December 13, 2022, PPFD Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES PPFD Executive Director Report Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Recap Mr. Watkins provided a brief report of the City of Pasco's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting he recently attended. He noted that the PRAB may be a resource to the PPFD in the future. PPFD Insurance Update Mr. Watkins reported that the PPFD Board has an insurance policy, and it is scheduled for renewal January 26, 2023. Miscellaneous Discussion regarding the establishment of three PPFD committees, which included the Design/Construction Committee consisting of Ms. Gillespie and PPFD staff; the Finance Committee consisting of Mr. Morrissette, Ms. Bowdish and PPFD staff; and the Public Outreach Committee with PPFD Board members to be determined. Mr. Ferguson stated that he will review the RCWs to see if formal action is needed to formally establish PPFD committees and if so, will prepare the needed process to do so. OLD BUSINESS Owner's Representative RFQ Status Mr. Watkins provided a brief update on the status of posting the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Owner's Representative position to assist the PPFD with the design and construction of the Aquatic Facility. Sales Tax Update Finance Manager Garcia provided a brief status of the sales tax collection of the two-tenths of one percent for the PPFD design, construction and maintenance of an aquatic facility. Status of Interlocal Agreement Mr. Ratkai and Mr. Watkins provided a brief update on the status of the draft interlocal agreement (ILA) with the City of Pasco. After discussion, the PPFD Board requested that there be designated staff to work with the PPFD. They also requested that the ILA be comprehensive and complete. NEW BUSINESS Elections of PPFD Officers (Eric Ferguson) Mr. Ferguson explained the elections process; each officer position would need to be nominated and elected separately. Election of PPFD President Mr. Morrissette called for nominations for PPFD Board President. Mr. Dietrich nominated Mark Morrissette for President and Mr. Morrissette accepted the nomination. Following three calls, the nominations were closed by Mr. Morrissette. With only one nomination, a voice vote was conducted, and Mr. Morrissette was elected the PPFD Board President with a 5-0 vote. Election of PPFD Vice President Mr. Morrissette called for nominations for PPFD Board Vice President. Dr. Jilek nominated Marie Gillespie for Vice President and Ms. Gillespie accepted the nomination. Following ttiree calls, the nominations were closed by Mr. Morrissette. With only one nomination, a voice vote was conducted, and Ms. Gillespie was elected the PPFD Board Vice President with a 5-0 vote. Election of PPFD Board Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Morrissette called for nominations for PPFD Board Secretary/Treasurer. Dr. Jilek nominated Caroline Bowdish for Secretary/Treasurer and Ms. Bowdish accepted the nomination. Following three calls, the nominations were closed by Mr. Morrissette. With only one nomination, a voice vote was conducted, and Ms. Bowdish was elected the PPFD Board Secretary/Treasurer with a 5-0 vote. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Watkins noted that there are various properties where the Aquatic Facility may be located, and he plans on preparing a packet for the PPFD Board to help them make a determination on where the new aquatic facility should be located. The PPFD Board discussed the potential sites and stated that the approach should be a global view. They agreed that PPFD Executive Director Watkins should lead the review of the properties and provide a report on the acres, accessibility and visibility of the properties, as well as the possibility of a co- location with other entities on a shared campus. The PPFD Board also stated that availability of infrastructure located on the properties is an important consideration. They instructed Mr. Watkins to bring good and concise information back to the Board. Mr. Watkins stated that this analysis should be ready and available by the March 2023 PPFD Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21 st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023 APPROVED: ` .^ � C � �-- � r��. � G M rk Morriss te, President Debra Barham, CMC