HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.10.20 PPFD Meeting PacketPasco Public Facilities District Board
MINUTES
4:00 PM - Tuesday, September 15, 2026; Pasco Aquatic Center, 5204 Road 108, Pasco, WA
99301 & Microsoft Teams Meeting
WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL
Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Vice-President Gillespie welcomed
members of the audience and called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM.
Board Members Present: Vice President Marie Gillespie, Secretary/Treasurer
Craig Maloney, Board Member Caroline Bowdish, and Board Member Spencer
Jilek
Board Members Excused: President Mark Morrissette
Board Staff Present: PPFD Executive Director Matt Watkins, Attorney Tyler
Whitney
City Council & Staff Present: Finance Director Kevin Hebdon, Interim Parks &
Recreation Center Pasco Tuck, Aquatic Pashon, Angela Director Tony
Manager, and Deputy City Clerk Krystle Shanks
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve PPFD Board Meeting Minutes
Mr. Jilek moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the August 18,
2026, meeting. Mr. Maloney seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS APPROVAL
Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims (Hebdon)
Mr. Hebdon reviewed the monthly accounts payable claims and answered
questions from the Board, including questions about technology and equipment-
related charges.
Mr. Maloney moved to approve the August 2026 PPFD claims (accounts
payable) in the amount of $16,338.19. Mr. Jilek seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
August 2026 Balance Sheet, Budget Performance Report, Local Tax
Distribution Report, Local Sales Tax Percentage, and Aquatic Center
Budget Tracker Report (Hebdon)
Mr. Hebdon reported that the balance sheet had changed little and that district
and approximately noted He earn interest. continued investments bond to
$296,000 in revenue was now reflected in a previously unavailable revenue
category and reviewed investment figures of approximately $180,000 for district
general investments and $180,000 associated with bond investments. He also
discussed tax-revenue trends and budget performance, noting that capital-fund
expenditures remained slow.
The financial showing summary concise more clearer, a requested Board
revenues and expenses by month, including Aquatic Center operating revenue,
expenses, start-up costs, and cost recovery.
Mr. Hebdon said staff were working toward a more reader-friendly executive-style
report for the October meeting, using figures through September, to help the
Board assess the facility’s operating performance and seasonal trends.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS (PASHON/TUCK)
Ms. Pashon and Mr. Tuck provided an update on Aquatic Center operations.
Safety including underway, is and planning facility-maintenance work
and replacement maintenance long-term and procedures emergency
forecasting. Attendance has slowed following the summer season, and staff
are reviewing usage trends while maintaining current operating hours.
Programming is transitioning to include swim lessons and water exercise
classes, partnerships and activities under additional with seasonal
consideration. Staff are continuing outreach and marketing, and approximately
half future discussed The Pasco. Board from are visitors of outside
programming, potential land-based fitness offerings, concessions and vending,
and the facility’s seasonal use.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design & Construction Committee (Gillespie & Jilek; Alternate
Morrissette)
Ms. Gillespie reported that the new outdoor slide will be orange with white finish-
line stripes, and noted that she selected the color of the new outdoor slide as
orange with finish line stripes.
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Budget & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek)
The Budget & Finance Committee did not meet.
Association of Washington State Public Facility Districts (AWSPFD)
(Bowdish & Watkins)
Ms. Bowdish and Mr. Watkins summarized the Association of Washington State
Public Facility Districts conference, including presentations on feasibility studies,
building energy standards, data analytics, risk management, and public facility
district operating models. The Board discussed the value of participating in the
statewide association and sharing information with other districts.
Ms.Bowdish move to join the AWSPFD and pay this years dues of $750. Mr.
Jilek seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
RFP for New Executive Director
Mr. Whitney provided a brief overview of the RFP process and feedback received
from Ms. Gillespie. There was Board discussion.
Mr. Jilek moved to authorize the PPFD Executive Director to research, prepare,
and issue a Request for Proposals for Executive Director services, establish a
proposal deadline, and form an RFP Selection Advisory Committee consisting
of Caroline Bowdish, Marie Gillespie, a City of Pasco representative, Paul
Whitmarsh, and Matt Watkins to evaluate proposals, interview respondents,
and make a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Maloney seconded. The motion
carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
PPFD Attorney Report (Whitney)
Mr. Whitney reported that updates to the PPFD bylaws and charter are being
considered, including the contract approval threshold and meeting-location
language. He proposed preparing draft amendments for review by the Board’s
executive committee and soliciting individual Board feedback. The anticipated
schedule is discussion in October and possible action in November, following
required notice.
PPFD Executive Director Report (Watkins)
Mr. Watkins provided updates on facility operations and the Executive Director
services RFP. The Owner’s Representative was not present. A follow-up meeting
was scheduled regarding concrete work, and Mr. Watkins agreed to request an
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update and consider convening the Design & Construction Committee to discuss
concrete and other outstanding construction items.
The Board also discussed removing the Ambassador Report from future
agendas; there was no objection.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:24 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF __________, 20__
APPROVED:
Mark Morrissette, President Krystle Shanks, Clerk
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