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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.12.16 PPFD MinutesPasco Public Facilities District Board MINUTES 4:00 PM - Tuesday, December 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 3:01 PM. Board Members Present: President Mark Morrissette, Vice President Marie Gillespie, Board Member Leonard Dietrich, and Board Member Spencer Jilek Board Members Excused: Secretary/Treasurer Caroline Bowdish Board Staff Present: PPFD Executive Director Matt Watkins City Attorney Eric Ferguson, Senior Accountant Veronica Perez, Parks & Recreation Direction Jesse Rice, Deputy City Manager Richa Sigdel, and City Clerk Debby Barham RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS No one provided comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve PPFD Board Meeting Minutes MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the November 18, 2025, meeting. Seconded by Mr. Dietrich. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 CLAIMS APPROVAL Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims Ms. Perez provided a brief overview of the November 2025 accounts payable. MOTON: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the November 2025 PPFD claims (accounts payable) in the amount of $2,006,499.27. Seconded by Ms. Gillespie. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0 Page 1 of 5 Mr. Ferguson arrived at 4:04 PM. Ms. Bowdish arrived at 4:05 PM. FINANCIAL REPORT November 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 the financial reports. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Design & Construction Committee (Gillespie & Jilek; Alternate Morrissette) Ms. Gillespie provided a brief report on the status of the Aquatic Center construction. Budget & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek) Mr. Morrissette distributed notes from the last Budget & Finance Committee meeting that he had prepared and provided a brief explanation of the notes. OLD BUSINESS Betterments Round 6: Enhanced Sound Systems and Additional Electrical Outlets. Mr. Watkins provided a brief recap of the proposed enhanced sound system and additional electrical outlets to include in the Aquatic Facility's project. MOTION: Ms. Gillespie moved to adopt the Project Betterments — Round 6 as presented, not to exceed $226,000. Seconded by Ms. Bowdish. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 EXECUTIVE SESSION The PPFD Board adjourned into Executive Session at 4:16 PM for 15 minutes, returning at 4:31 PM, Discussion with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the PPFD Executive Director and the City Attorney. Page 2 of 5 At 4:32 PM President Morrissette announced that the Executive Session would continue for another 15 minutes or until 4:47 PM. President Morrissette called the meeting back to order at 4:47 PM. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 2025-06 — New 2026-2028 Interlocal Agreement with City of Pasco MOTION: Ms. Gillespie moved to postpone the new Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pasco for administrative and financial Services, and for management and operations of the new aquatic facility to the January 2026 PPFD Board Meeting. Seconded by Dr. Jilek. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 Mr. Watkins suggested an ad hoc committee be formed by two PPFD Board members to speak with the attorney between now and the January 20, 2026 PPFD Board meeting regarding the proposed new Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pasco. Dr. Jilek and Ms. Gillespie volunteered to be on the ad hoc committee. Resolution No. 2025-07 - 2026 PPFD Budget Ms. Perez stated that the approval of the 2026 Budget will need to be postponed until a new budget can be prepared, as the budget currently in front of the PPFD Board includes expenditures expected after the new Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pasco has been approved. Ms. Sigdel stated and Mr. Watkins affirmed that the PPFD Board may need to hold a special meeting before the end of the year to approve an amended 2026 PPFD Budget. Resolution No. 2025-08 - Personal Services Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Cable Huston LLP Mr. Watkins provided a report on the proposed agreement for legal counsel services from Cable Huston, LLP starting January 1, 2026. He then introduced Tyler Whitney, a local attorney working for Cable Huston LLP. Mr. Whitney described his background and qualifications. The PPFD Board and Mr. Whitney held a question and answer period regarding his legal counsel experience. MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-08, approving the Personal Services Agreement for legal services between the Pasco Public Page 3 of 5 Facilities District and Cable Huston, LLP. Seconded by Ms. Bowdish. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 OTHER BUSINESS Attorney Report Mr. Ferguson stated that his services will end on December 31, 2025. Mr. Dietrich wished Mr. Ferguson the best in his future endeavors and the PPFD Board echoed the same well wishes. Pasco Operations and Maintenance Mr. Rice stated that City of Pasco staff has been working with the regional safety group that was recently formed. He continues to work on the draft operation and maintenance plans for the Aquatic Center and hopes to provide it to the PPFD Board in the future as outlined in the proposed Interlocal Agreement. Owner's Representative Report Project Manager Jack Hartwig provided an overview of the monthly Owner's Representative report. Ambassador Committee Report Paul Whitemarsh reported on a Branding and Marketing focus group meeting he recently attended. He stated that people are getting excited about the Aquatic Center. PPFD Executive Director Report Mr. Watkins reported on the Branding and Marketing activities during the past month. He announced that the next focus meeting is scheduled on January 8, 2026. Lastly, he provided a brief recap of the activities and tasks completed in the past year and the to-do list for 2026. Next PPFD Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:22 pm. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OFTr,,� , 20,2Qo Page 4 of 5 APPROVED: e� M Morrisse e, President Debra Barham, MMC Page 5 of 5