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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.09.16 PPFD MinutesPasco Public Facilities District Board MINUTES 4:00 PM - Tuesday, September 16, 2025; Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Meeting 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, and Board Member Spencer Jilek Board Members Absent: Secretary/Treasurer Caroline Bowdish and Board Member Leonard Dietrich Board Staff Present: PPFD Executive Director Matt Watkins City Council & Staff Present: City Attorney Eric Ferguson, Finance Director Communications & Engagement Strategist Laurel McQuade and City Clerk Debby Barham RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS No one came forward for comments APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve PPFD Board Meeting Minutes MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the August 19, 2025, meeting. Seconded by Ms. Gillespie. Motion carried unanimously. 3-0 CLAIMS APPROVAL Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims Ms. Perez provided a brief report on the accounts payable report. MOTON: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the August 2025 PPFD claims (accounts payable) in the amount of $2,886,578.59. Seconded by Ms. Gillespie. Motion carried unanimously. 3-0 Page 1 of 4 FINANCIAL REPORT August 2025 Balance Sheet, Budget Performance Report, Local Tax Distribution Report, Local Sales Tax Percentage, and Aquatic Center Budget Tracker Report Ms. Perez provided a brief overview of financial reports. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Design & Construction Committee (Gillespie & Jilek; Alternate Morrissette) Ms. Gillespie reported on the status of the construction site and announced that the strike may have been resolved. Mr. Gardner confirmed that the strike is over and he is hopeful that the construction remains on schedule. Ms. Gillespie reported on the list of betterments. Budget & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek) Mr. Morrissette deferred the report to the New Business section of the meeting under Item IX.A. "Resolution No. 2025-04 - Branding and Marketing Services." NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 2025-04 - Branding and Marketing Services (Watkins) Mr. Watkins reported that Mr. Morrissette, Ms. Bowdish, Ms. McQuade and he met with the branding and marketing finalists and after deliberations are recommending the PPFD Board approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the firm Focal Point for the Aquatic Facility's branding and marketing services. The PPFD Board, Mr. Watkins and Ms. McQuade discussed the services that would be included in the PSA. MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to approve Resolution 2025-04, approving the Professional Services Agreement with Focal Point to perform branding and marketing services for the Aquatic Facility Project not to exceed $50,000, and further authorize the PPFD Executive Director execute the contract documents. Seconded by Ms. Gillespie. Motion carried unanimously. 3-0 OTHER BUSINESS Page 2 of 4 Attorney Report (Ferguson) Mr. Ferguson reported on the status of the proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) amendment between the City of Pasco and the Pasco Public Facilities District related to legal counsel services. He noted that the updated ILA will be presented to Pasco City Council at their September 22nd Workshop with the anticipation that it will be approved at their October 6th Meeting. Pasco Operations and Maintenance (Rice) Mr. Rice stated that he and Mr. Watkins will be presenting to Pasco City Council at their September 22nd Workshop regarding the management of the aquatic facility, including the operations and training of lifeguards before the facility opens for business. This is the next step before an updated management agreement is approved by both the PPFD Board and City Council. Owner's Representative Report (Gardner) Mr. Gardner provided his monthly update on the status of the Aquatic Facility construction project. The PPFD Board, Mr. Gardner and Mr. Watkins further discussed the contingency funds and betterments list. Ambassador Committee Report Mr. Watkins thanked Mr. Morrissette for signing a proclamation expressing appreciation to Mr. Whitemarsh for his support of the Aquatic Facility. It was presented during a Pasco High Class of 1965 reunion, of which Mr. Whitemarsh was a class member. Mr. Watkins also gave the class a short tour of the Aquatic Facility construction site. PPFD Executive Director Report (Watkins) Mr. Watkins went over the contingency change report that he included in the agenda packet. He suggested that the PPFD Board hold a workshop in November or December 2025 to start discussions on the next milestones of the project. After the Aquatic Facility opens, the focus will change from construction to management, planning for Phase 2 of the facility, and the possibility of new PPFD Board Members and a new Executive Director. The next PPFD Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 4 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:59 PM. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS APPROVED: Mark Morrisset e, President DAY OF OC , 20_ Debra Barham, MMC Page 4 of 4