Port 1 adopts budget, handles other business

Port District 1 Board of Commissioners met Monday afternoon for a make up session to discuss the district’s budget and rate changes at the Marina for 2014.

They also voted to change the fee discussed in the original interlocal agreement with Port 2 regarding County Line Park from $500 to $1 per year.

In the past, port commissioners received moorage at the marina as compensation for their service. After allowing that this form of remuneration might not fit all the needs of commissioners present and future, the commissioners decided to forgo the current deal and take payment instead. They are compensated for meetings attended, and according to a recent adjustment by the Washington State Office of Financial Management, they will receive $114 for each meeting.

Commissioners voted to adopt a budget of $1,002,224 for 2014. With a beginning cash balance of $503,000, Port 1 expects to tack on $105,000 in moorage revenue. They project that tent camping will add another $29,000, and RV camping $17,000. Projected revenue from cabins is $45,000 and $8,000 for the yurts. The levy will provide another $63,000.

The manager’s salary will be $48,696, and the assistant manager will receive $31,250. $10,000 will go to part time help, while $21,000 has been set aside for port and cabin customer service, as well as housekeeping. They expect to expend $79,000 for gas, diesel and propane. An additional $195,398 goes toward capital outlay and $303,000 to a capital fund.

Commissioners also voted to accept the increases to moorage rates, the flat electric rate, annual launch, RV hookups, dry camping, and mini storage for 2014.

Commissioners also went into executive session to discuss personnel issues, including the hiring of a new assistant manager.