HMC

Island Manager Report

Board Meeting

November 10, 2001

Summary

Administration

• The I. M. contacted Gary Petersen following the last Board meeting in regard to the operation of V-CART, the 884-9911 telephone number and the fire department liaison. Though he stated that a letter would be sent to the Board in time for the next meeting, none arrived. The Board decided to eliminate the liaison position. V-CART will need further information and discussion.

Transportation

• The Board discussed getting a relief ferry captain. . The major impediment to getting someone is the nature of the work (being only occasional) and the distance to and remoteness of Herron Island. One person has recently sent in an application and that will be followed up.
• Some new expanded metal will be installed on the ferry ramps. It will replace portions that have become damaged in years of use.

Water

• Water samples taken in October, following installation of a new well pump and new reservoir level controlling equipment, came back with minor increases in total coliform counts, making the samples unsatisfactory. This kind of increase is very often seen as a temporary result of having worked on a water system. The Department of Health and our water manager, Larry Williams, have been informed. The last two samples taken came back clear. Note: A light chlorination of the wells and the reservoir will be done late in November, to insure that any temporary contamination is removed.

Legal Liaison

· I. M. worked with attorney to finalize new employment documents.

· For Board info: attorney’s letter regarding HMC handling of minor vehicle collisions occuring on the ferry deck or ramps.

Land Use

• HMC purchase of the County-owned, former Lewis property: The County finally provided the paperwork, and HMC now owns the property. Don Greinke has agreed to remove the boat and other items from the parcel at his expense.

Parks

· Small boat dock (floats) were taken out of the water during the last weekend in October.

· New roofing material has arrived for the pavilion.

· How to proceed with getting “Park” designation for the combined properties on West Yew needs some discussion.

Roads

• The insurance coverage for the road watering truck has been temporarily removed starting November 1^st.