HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.02.01 Public Facilities District Minutes PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
February 1,2006
MINUTES
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by PFD Board President Bob Tippett, in
Conference Room#1 at Pasco City Hall.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: Bob Tippett, Mark Morrissette, Leonard Dietrich and John
Merk.
Board Members Absent: Spence Jilek.
Also Present: Gary Crutchfield, PFD Chief Administrative Officer; Leland Kerr, City
Attorney, Jim Chase, Finance Manager and Webster Jackson, PFD Secretary.
Approval of Minutes:
It was motioned by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Mr.Morrissette, and carried to approve the
minutes of the October 19, 2005 meeting.
Claims Approval:
Mr. Chase presented claims for the fourth quarter (October 1, through December 31,
2005). Following discussion it was motioned by Mr. Morrissette, seconded by Mr.
Dietrich, and carried to approve payment of claims in the total amount of$97,544.01.
Financial Report:
Mr. Chase presented the fourth quarter Operating and Net Assets Statements to the Board
showing that through the end of December 2005 the PFD had $38,476.27 in cash, but
$22,324.59 was payable to the Kennewick PFD, leaving a net asset in the amount of$16,
198.72 for the year.
Old Business:
Joint Planning for Regional Centers:
Mr. Tippett reported to the Board that he had attended the regional convention center
meeting and the aquatic center was discussed as to how that effort might be served and
whether they were all in agreement with that. He stated that the regional planning Board
suggested that they are probably due for an editorial to explain to the public how the
aquatic center would work. Therefore, Mr. Tippett brought the editorial suggestion back
to the Pasco PFD Board for their input.
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The Board continued discussion on the possibility of a regional effort involving all of the
Tri-Cities PFD's in selecting projects that would benefit all citizens. Although little
progress has been made to date in getting the PFD's to agree on a regional project the
effort will continue. The Board also discussed hiring a consultant to look at possible
projects on a regional level,and in the event no agreement could be reached on any of the
projects,then the consultant would be directed to look at possible projects solely for
Pasco. Following discussion, it was motioned by Mr. Merk, seconded by Mr. Dietrich,
and carried to direct Mr. Crutchfield to solicit qualifications from qualified consultants to
perform a planning study for regional centers to be located in Pasco.
Attorney General's Opinion:
Mr. Kerr presented an opinion from the Attorney General's Office to the Board
concerning the utilization of the .033 percent sales and use tax for the funding of
subsequent Regional Centers. The opinion clarifies once the District had qualified for
eligibility for that portion of the sales tax, eligibility continued and the sales tax proceeds
could be applied to other projects.
New Business:
2006 Budget:
Mr. Chase presented a proposed 2006 Operating Budget to the Board for approval.
Following discussion, it was motioned by Mr, Morrissette, seconded by Mr. Merk, and
carried to approve the Pasco PFD 2006 Operating Budget in the amount of$361,000.00.
Other Business:
None
Adjournment:
There being no other business, President Tippett adjourned the meeting at 4:44 p.m.
Bob Tippett, President Webster Jackson PFD Secretary
PFD Minutes 2/l/06
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