HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.12.19 Public Facilities District Minutes PUBLIC)FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
DECEMBER 19,2002
MINUTES
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by Bob Tippett, President, in conference room
#1 at Pasco City Hall.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: Bob Tippett,Leonard Dietrich,Mark Morrissette, Spence Jilek and
John Merk.
Also Present: Gary Crutchfield, PFD Chief Administrative Officer; Lee Kerr, City Attorney;
and Webster Jackson,PFD Secretary.
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Mr. Jilek, seconded by Mr_ Morrissette, and carried to approve the October
14, 2002 minutes.
Old Business:
Administrative Services Agreement: The Board discussed the content of the Agreement and
set the service fee at $600.00 per month, noting that attorney fees will be in addition to the
fixed monthly fee. This action was moved by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Mr. Morrissette and
carried.
Meeting Schedule: Mr. Crutchfield presented a suggested meeting schedule to the Board for
approval. Following discussion of potential conflicts, it was moved by Mr. Jilek, seconded
by Mr. Morrissette, and carried that the Board would meet on the fourth Wednesday of the
first month of each quarter(next meeting: January 22, 2003,4:00 p.m., Conference Room
No. 1,Pasco City Hall).
New Business:
Loan for Operating Capital: The Board discussed the need and from what source funds could
be obtained to operate. It was suggested that the Board arrange a$6,000.00 short-term loan
from the city at an interest rate of 2.5%. It was moved by Mr. Morrissette,seconded by Mr.
Jilek, and carried to arrange a short-term loan from the city at an interest rate of 2.5%. Mr.
Crutchfield noted the PFD should not expect a steady cash flow until late 2003.
Interlocal Ageement with Kennewick PFD: Mr. Kerr presented Draft#3 of the agreement
for review and discussion. Areas discussed included: Pasco PFD participation with
Kennewick for their convention center project, roles of Pasco and Kennewick in the
agreement,Pasco's liability if no fiends are received from the state,commitment of sales tax
is the only obligation from Pasco. Mr. Kerr stated that the PFD has the option to have an
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independent counsel review the agreement when it is all done; it would probably require two
hours in time for a firm such as Foster Pepper to perform. President Tippett noted that such
an expense would be prudent.
State Sales Tax Resolution No. 2002-01: This is a state requirement to initiate the tax
deferral to the PFD and should be filed before January. It was moved by Mr. Dietrich,
seconded by Mr. Jilek and carried to approve Resolution No. 2002-01 for filing with the state
before January 1, 2003.
Other Business:
Mr. Dietrich raised a concern regarding contingent liability of board members. After brief
discussion, the Board directed that an Errors and Omission insurance policy be priced for
Board consideration at its January meeting.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Bob ippett, Preside Webster Jacks n, PFD Secretary
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