Editorial note: I sent an email to the Port asking about subsidies provided to the commercial fishing trade. Something which I support by the way, in providing incentives to the commercial fishing trade.
The following is the answer I got from the Port Director, Karen Goschen:
"We decided to wait on incentives until a new Agent agreement has been completed so the Agent can be part of determining how and what incentives are needed and to integrate incentives into a marketing plan. This will include exploring incentives to attract new moorage tenants as well as exploring incentives for commercial fishing. We did a little research on marinas that provide incentives for commercial fishing. Whether incentives are offered or not it is related to the mix of moorage tenants and commercial fishing activity and location as well as other factors. Incentives will need to be reviewed and approved by the Commission.
Of the 8 regional marinas it looks like the following marinas do have separate, lower commercial rates:
Port Townsend Boat Haven, Neah Bay (Makah Marina), Cap Sante Marina (Anacortes)
The following marinas do not have separate commercial rates:
Shilshole Bay Marina, Anacortes Marina, Kingston, Pleasant Harbor, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Port Orchard, Herb Beck Marina (Quilcene)"---from an emailed letter.
I asked the question if incentives as discussed during a work session during last week was still on the table. Apparently, that is on hold.
Related news stories:
Port of Port Angeles to raise boat-slip rates---PDN
Quote from article posted: " A 30-foot slip at the Boat Haven that costs a vessel owner $5.91 a foot, or $2,127 a year now, will cost $30 more annually beginning in January.
Local marina rates going up again----KONP Radio
COUNTY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION RENTALS ON AUG. 23rd
Notice of hearing(s) to be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 23 regarding 1) Proposed ordinance adding a new chapter in Title 33 titled “Vacation Rentals” and 2) Proposed amendments to Clallam County Code 33.03, Definitions.
That was one of all the agenda items considered and approved during their meeting on Tuesday which includes the following agenda items:
Amendment 1 with C. Akin Blitz and Bullard Law extending the contract for labor and employment law related representation from August 1, 2016 to January 1, 2017
Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for guardrail improvements at Lower Elwha Road, Little River Road, and Quillayute Road
Contract with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for purchase of valuable products appraised at $25,000 or less from state lands
Notice of bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 30 for the Clallam County Jail Camera and Recording Installation project
Notice of bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 23 for the 2016 Countywide Intersection and Road Repair project
Approval of budget modifications for the week of July 25 Notice the Preliminary 2017 Clallam County Budget will be available September 13
However the hot topic of the day was this item which was executive sessioned:
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office has requested a 30-minute executive session with the Board of County Commissioners, the Administrator, and the County Road Engineer and/or his designee. The purpose of the session is to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters of pending litigation [Simpson v. Clallam County, Kitsap County Superior Court Cause No. 14-2-02422-5 and Miles v. Clallam County, Clallam County Superior Court Cause No. 16-2-00543-1] to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is or is likely to become, a party.
Discussing such matters in executive session is appropriate because public knowledge of the discussion would reveal the County's legal strategies and likely result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) expressly authorizes a governing body to convene an executive session for the above-described purposes.
Editorial note: No members of the public or press was permitted to hear what this was all about.
In other local news headlines...
Coast is clear: European green crabs absent from Strait of Juan de Fuca — so far---PDN
Port of Port Angeles facilities called instrumental to a Cascadia earthquake response---PDN
98-year-old boat steals heart of man in Port Townsend — and life savings---PDN
Best new business idea on peninsula--Port O Call
EDC unfit for stated mission –---Port O Call
Nippon paper mill, cogeneration plant in Port Angeles for sale
There is no sign the Ediz Hook facility would close, officials say.---PDN
Question: What would the Port want with a paper mill?
Quote from article posted: “We wanted to make you aware of our sale process as we believe the Port of Port Angeles may be interested in acquiring this key piece of property as part of our sale process.”
Councilors vote down zoning code update---Sequim Gazette
Colonial Festival goes forward with history----Sequim Gazette
Film Explores End-of-Life Care-Free Screening of ‘Being Mortal’ Aug. 23---Forks Forum
Project to benefit overwintering fish habitat---Forks Forum
Markets celebrate National Farmers Market Week---PT LEADER
4-H leader stays active, would like others to join her---PT LEADER
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT ( Victoria BC)
Petition pushes for coverage of marijuana pills for veterans---Times Colonist
May considers quitting as federal Green leader over anti-Israel vote---Times Colonist
15 Questions: With Randy Wright, vice president of Harbour Air---Victoria News
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