HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.01.15 PPFD MinutesPASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
JANUARY 15, 2019
MEETING M MUTES
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by PPFD President Morrissette, in Conference Room No.
1 at Pasco City Hall.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: Spence Jilek, Leonard Dietrich (telephonically), Mark Morrissette, Caroline
Bowdish (arrived at 4:08 p.m.), and Marie Gillespie (arrived at 4:06 p.m.).
Also Present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager and Eric Ferguson, City Attorney.
Approval of Minutes:
It was motioned by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Mr. Jilek, and carried to approve the minutes of the
October 16, 2018 Meeting.
Claims Approval:
President Morrissette presented fourth quarter Claims History. It was motioned by Mr. Jilek, seconded
by Mr. Dietrich, and carried to approve payment of fourth quarter claims in the total amount of
$145,540.05.
Financial Report:
President Morrissette presented the fourth quarter Operating Statement. The fourth quarter Net Assets
Statement was also presented reflecting an actual Net Asset balance of $27,033.00. Following that
discussion, the remainder of the Financial Report was accepted as presented.
Reports from Committees:
President Morrissette and Ms. Bowdish reported that they had attempted to attend the meeting of the
Kennewick Convention Center Advisory Board on October 23rd, however, there was no quorum. Corey
Pearson, Manager of the Convention Center expressed a willingness to come to the PPFD Board
meeting to provide Kennewick PFD and Convention Center updates.
Mr. Strebel said the meeting of the Regional Public Facilities District was cancelled due to the departure
of Brian Malley from Benton -Franklin Council of Governments. Sandra Kent with the City of
Richland, and Regional PFD President notified everyone. Uncertain as to when the next meeting will
be held.
Mr. Dietrich stated the biggest impact to the community would be a water park. Mr. Jilek mentioned
the regional group would support a water park if not located here. Mr. Maloney said there is a push for
a support of a grand bargain but until Richland has a project there would be no bundle.
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The Board discussed the bonds for the Convention Center and the tax that is directed from State tax
collection to the PFD. Stan and Eric will provide detailed information on the Kennewick PFD bond
issue at the next meeting.
The Board discussed a number of ways to try to bring a project to the Pasco voters, including the
possibility of multiple projects through the Regional PFD. Stan related that Vic Epperly had spoken to
the City Council on January 7 regarding his ideas for the for the Regional PFD.
Old Business/New Business/Other Business:
The proposed budget for 2019 was presented. Stan noted that tax collections for 2019 were forecast at
$530,000 up from the 2018 estimated of $500,000 (actual $549,000). On motion by Mr. Jilek and
second by Ms. Gillespie, the budget for 2019, as presented, was approved by unanimous vote.
The next PPFD meeting will be on April 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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