POG Manager Report 11/10-16

POG Manager Report 11/10-16

+          Attended and assisted Port Commission at their regular meeting on the 14th.

+          Conducted staff meeting on the 15^th.

+          Work session with Mark Ellsworth, Gov. Kitzhaber’s office, on developing language in support of the US Army Corps for the South Tillamook Bay jetty.

+          Article in Columbia Pacific Business Journal about Pelican Brewpub looking to expand it’s retail operation. Inquired to owners about opportunities in Garibaldi.

+          Scheduled conference call for December 4^th with PNWA regarding recent Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) activity. Several email exchanges with state lobbyist as well regarding WRDA discussions in Washington D.C.

+          Worked with Ken Valentine, Wharf PM, on developing two project budgets for wharf. One, for $6.0MM and another for $4.6MM. The smaller budget backs out the road improvements and support piling on the south side of Commercial Ave. Also developed budget for EDA forms that were due today.

+          Formalized ConnectOregonIV grant agreement documents for $1.6MM and mailed to Salem.

+          Conversation with Port of Grays Harbor regarding guest moorage policies.

+          Received and read OCMA meeting packet for November 29-30 meeting in Newport. Helped Commissioner Barnett with reservations as our Port representative.

+          Began inquiring about Port Commission’s lobbying trip to Washington DC tentatively scheduled for late February 2013.

+          Reviewed proposals by EMS for maintenance dredging professional services. The Port Commission will be looking to add funds in next year’s budget to begin the permitting process. Last dredge was in 2007 and the Port has historically dredged every five to ten years.

+          Coordinated USACE FONSI document summarizing environmental impacts on wharf project with US Commerce.

+          Reviewed packet for Monday’s Garibaldi Days Committee meeting. Followed up with city staff to see if they could include a copy of the last GDays P&L and subcommittee assignments.

+          Received reminder from IFA about Port’s need to provide O&M manual related to the loan for the RV Park. It’s due by the end of November.

+          Spent considerable time, reviewing preliminary wharf project invoices to determine eligibility for reimbursement by the state. Will need to continue reviewing invoices, scopes of work and coordinating with PM and state to ensure the port receives the full intended reimbursement.

+          Discussion with wharf PM about whether to pursue Design/Build (DB) or Design/Bid/Build (DBB) contracting method. EDA may be amenable to an alternative contracting method.

+          Several conversations with city staff regarding EDA inquiries into city’s utility capacity in conjunction with wharf project. Basically the city is using about 15% of it’s current water capacity and 25% of its current wastewater treatment capacity which means that there’s plenty of room for growth in Garibaldi.

+          Solicited price quotes for budgetary purposes for a tourism brochure (four color, 20k run) for consideration by the Garibaldi Tourism Commission.

+          Filled out a $3k grant application to SDAO for loss control measures around the port. 50% grant for sidewalk repairs, security fencing and cameras.

+          Staff working on obtaining three quotes to replace stolen steel plates for dock repairs.

+          Conversation with Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad about their wanting to move the yellow ticket booth in Lumberman’s Park. If the Lion’s Club is fine with it (they’re the tenants), then I think it could be an improvement to the Park. I inquired about the OCSR’s vision plan as it’s critical that the city, port(s) and OCSR work together to develop that portion of Garibaldi from US101 to the waterfront comprehensively.

+          Submitted Commission’s Best Practices survey to SDAO which should result in significant savings in our premium.

+          Reviewed Tillamook Chambers website and inquired about adding content to it promoting the Garibaldi waterfront. Justin was very supportive and basically told me to submit content. Will do next week.

+          Discussion with Oregon Public Ports Association managers group about how port commission’s delegate authority to their managers. Port of Garibaldi does so through three policy tools: job description, employment contract and annual performance review.

+          Added new Port Manager’s blog on website.

+          Shared STIP grant application with John O’Leary and he’s signed off on it. App is due November 27^th so we should be done early.

+          Prepared memo to Seattle Regional Office, EDA, submitting information that they asked for regarding our $3.0MM non-binding award letter. Needed to clarify the Port’s local share and list of businesses that would benefit from the project. Also discussed export opportunities as that’s of interest to US Commerce right now. Submitted updated budget ($6.0MM, but also have a $4.6MM one as well.) Provided statistics from DEQ regarding solid waste management access to Garibaldi, city of garibaldi water and sewer systems. Environmental check off list from Biological Assessment that we completed last year and titles for port-owned land. Preparation of this took about ten hours this week.

CALENDAR UPDATE NEXT WEEK

11/19   Garibaldi Days Committee Meeting

11/19   City Council/GURA Meeting

11/20   EDCTC Meeting

11/20   Lions Club/OCSR Meeting

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