CALL TO ORDER

Commission Vice President Nancy Baker called a special meeting/executive session of the Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, Washington 98662.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The meeting was immediately recessed into executive session at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of conducting the quarterly performance review of the executive director, real estate and potential litigation issues. The executive session ended at 10:40 a.m. and a brief recess followed.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING

The meeting was opened to the public at 11:00 a.m. by Commissioner Baker with an announcement that the Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners had been in executive session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel, real estate, and potential litigation issues. She stated no action was taken during the executive session. 

In addition to the Commission and staff, the meeting was also attended by Paul L. King.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2008-2017

Staff presented an overview of the Strategic Plan to the Commission and discussed the Port’s active projects which support the goals of the Strategic Plan.  

In addition to the Commission and staff, the meeting was also attended by Paul L. King.

RAIL WORKSHOP - LOCAL OPERATIONS & PLANS

Craig Levie and Ann-Marie Lundberg of Tangent Services provided an overview of local rail operations and the Port’s rail infrastructure and operational plans. They answered questions raised by the Commission and Port staff.

CASH FLOW

Director of Finance Smith gave a brief overview of the cash flow and answered questions of the Commission.

GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Executive Director Paulson led a brief discussion on general communication by Port staff with the Commission.