HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.02.17 PPDF MinutesPasco Public Facilities District Board
MINUTES
4:00 PM - Tuesday, January 20, 2026; 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 4:00 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: PPFD Attorney Tyler Whitney, Parks & Recreation
Director Jesse Rice, Finance Director Kevin Hebdon, Senior Accountant
Veronica Perez, City Clerk Debby Barham and Deputy City Clerk Krystle Shanks
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve PPFD Board Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Jilek moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the
December 16, 2025, and December 23, 2025, meetings. Seconded by Ms.
Gillespie. Motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS APPROVAL
Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims
Ms. Perez provided a brief summary of the PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable
Claims for December 2025.
MOTON: Mr. Jilek moved to approve the December 2025 PPFD claims
(accounts payable) in the amount of $3,223,759.15. Seconded by Mr. Dietrich.
Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ms. Bowdish arrived at 4:05 P.M.
Ms. Perez introduced the new Finance Director, Kevin Hebdon, and presented
the December 2025 Balance Sheet, Budget Performance Report, Local Tax
Distribution Report, Local Sales Tax Percentage, and Aquatic Center Budget
Tracker.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design & Construction Committee (Gillespie & Jilek; Alternate Morrissette)
Ms. Gillespie reported that construction is progressing well, provided details on the
work completed to date, and that the project remains on schedule at this time.
Budget & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek)
Mr. Morrissette noted that the Committee did not meet and, therefore, had no items
to report.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2025-06 — New 2026-2028 Interlocal Agreement with City of
Pasco
Mr. Watkins introduced Mr. Whitney, who provided an overview of the updates to
the amended 2026-2028 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Pasco.
Mr. Morrissette thanked the ad hoc committee for their work in finalizing the
agreement.
Mr. Jilek asked if the agreement would go to City Council, and Mr. Watkins
responded that Council would need to approve the amended agreement, but it
should not pose any issues.
MOTION: Mr. Jilek moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-01, authorizing the
Executive Director to execute a new Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Pasco for administrative and financial Services, and for management and
operations of the new aquatic facility. Seconded by Ms. Bowdish. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
PPFD Attorney Report
Mr. Whitney had no new updates but thanked the PPFD Board for approving the
Interlocal Agreement (ILA).
Pasco Operations and Maintenance Report
Mr. Rice provided an update following the approval of the Interlocal Agreement
(ILA), focusing on the hiring process for full-time and lifeguard staff, which is
underway with the City's Human Resources and Parks & Recreation teams. Staff
are also developing policies and a timeline for the facility's opening. The Interlocal
Agreement will go to Pasco City Council for final approval on February 2, 2026,
and an updated timeline will be provided afterward.
Owner's Representative Report
Mr. Hartwig of Wenaha Group provided a project update, highlighted completed
work, noted that staying on the tight schedule is the current challenge, and
answered questions from the Board.
Ambassador Committee Report
The Ambassador Committee did not have a report.
PPFD Executive Director Report
Mr. Watkins provided brief updates on the Contingency Report and marketing,
noting that Dr. Jilek participated in a focus group, and requested feedback on
facility room names for the next meeting.
Board discussion ensued and Mr. Watkins addressed the timeline for finalizing
names, the possibility of a special meeting, and confirmed the next regular meeting
date
Next PPFD Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 'e , 20atp
APPROVED:
Mark orrissette, Pr sident Krystle hanks, Clerk