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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.03.18 PPFD MinutesPasco Public Facilities District Board MINUTES 4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025; Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) President Morrissette welcomed members of the audience and called the meeting to order at 4:03 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: Council Liaison Melissa Blasdel, City Attorney Eric Ferguson, Finance Director Darcy Buckley, Senior Accountant Veronica Perez, Parks & Recreation Director Jesse Rice, and City Clerk Debby Barham RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS Nobody came forward for public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve PPFD Board February 2025 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Ms. Bowdish moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the February 18, 2025, meeting. Dr. Jilek seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS APPROVAL Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims MOTON: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the February 2025 PPFD claims (accounts payable) in the amount of $97,260.68. Ms. Bowdish seconded. Motion carried unanimously. FINANCIAL REPORT February 2025 Balance Sheet, Budget Performance Report and Local Tax Distribution Report Page 1 of 4 Mr. Morrissette suggested this item be postponed to the next meeting in order to provide time for the other items on the agenda. The PPFD Board concurred and they moved on to the next item. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Design & Construction Committee No report. Budget & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek) Mr. Morrissette distributed a document to the PPFD Board Members regarding the Ben Franklin Transit Executive Management Team Projecting Sales Tax Revenue. There was no discussion regarding this item. NEW BUSINESS Construction Documents Presentation Ms. Hanley presented the aquatic facility's architectural design, which included the building and various water features. Mr. Tiegs provided an overview of the development of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the aquatic facility. Mr. Gardner expressed appreciation to Bouten for finalizing the GMP. He discussed the current list of the proposed betterments and Franklin Public Utility District costs. He also provided an updated estimate of the facility's operating costs. Lastly, he highlighted specifics within the fourth amendment to the Bouten/NAC contract. The PPFD Board, Mr. Gardner and Mr. Watkins discussed the proposed fourth amendment to the contract, which would set the final GMP. Mr. Gardner stated that the goal is to open the Pasco Aquatic Facility on Memorial Day weekend, 2026. Resolution No. 2025-02 — Fourth Amendment to the Progressive Design - Build Contract, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Mr. Ferguson stated that the fourth amendment to the Bouten/NAC contract is setting the final amount to build the Aquatic Facility. He noted that attorney Robin Thaxton reviewed and approved the contact amendment. Page 2 of 4 MOTION: Ms. Gillespie moved to approve Resolution 2025-02, directing the (PPFD) Executive Director to negotiate and sign the Amendment No. 4 (Guaranteed Maximum Price) to the Progressive Design -Build Contract with Bouten Construction Company/NAC. Dr. Jilek seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Association of Washington State Public Facilities Districts (AWSPFD) Mr. Watkins explained that the Association of Washington State Public Facilities Districts (AWSPFD) had just drafted its By -Laws and Articles of Incorporation. He recommended that the PPFD Board approve them in their draft format. Mr. Watkins stated that the AWSPFD is seeking a representative and recommended that Ms. Bowdish be the PPFD's representative to the AWSPFD Board. Mr. Dietrich questioned the lack of a specific dollar amount for the dues to join and participate in the AWSPFD and asked what the funds are used for. Mr. Watkins stated that the AWSPFD current dues are $750 annually and are used for a part-time lobbyist. Dr. Jilek also felt that the dues section in the documentation was wishy-washy. Mr. Watkins recommended that the PPFD Board move this item out to next months, and he would contact the AWSPFD to seek clarification regarding the annual dues, the membership requirements, and benefits. The PPFD Board concurred with Mr. Watkins and this item will come back for consideration at the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS General Counsel Update Mr. Ferguson explained that he rescinded his termination of contract with the City of Pasco and will remain on as its City Attorney through September 2026. The PPFD Board expressed appreciation to Mr. Ferguson for staying on. Mr. Watkins announced that he did not receive any information back from the Requests for Qualifications that was published last month seeking legal services from new entities. Pasco Operations and Maintenance Page 3 of 4 Mr. Rice updated the PPFD Board on the status of the Staffing Cost Study and on the City's Memorial Pool renovations, which included a new deck foundation and a new pool dome for the winter months. Ambassador Committee Report Ambassador Paul Whitemarsh expressed support for the Aquatic Facility design. Mr. Watkins stated that the youth ambassador will be graduating in June 2025 and has expressed interest in staying on as the youth ambassador. The PPFD Board concurred that the youth ambassador may continue her position through the grand opening of the Aquatic Facility. PPFD Executive Director Report Mr. Watkins reported on the recent tours at the construction site. He also commented on a visit to a Kroc Center located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, which is run by the Salvation Army. PPFD Board Meeting Schedule: 4tn ! uesuay, April 22 (due to a scheduling conflict with Council Chambers) 3rd Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3rd Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 pm. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS APPROVED: Mark Morrissette, President DAY OF 120 Debra Barham, MMC Page 4 of 4