Waukegan Port District Committee of the Whole met Feb. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Special Board Meeting of 15 February 2023 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The following Board members were present:
Gene Bach, Historian
Jack Dye
Tom Evers
Becky Jones-remote participation Greg Petry-remote participation Paul Trigg Ben Veal
The following Officer was present: Bob Hamilton, Treasurer
District Counsel:
Marcus Martinez
Members of the Port District Staff were present: Skip Goss, F3 Airport, General Manager/Director, Airport Max Pekcan, F3 Marina, General Manager, Harbor
Call to Order
Chairman Veal called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Remote Participation/Voting
Moved by Mr. Evers, Seconded by Ms. Trigg. Approved unanimously on voice vote.
Chairman Remarks
Chairman Veal announced that F3 will make a presentation at the March meeting.
General Counsel Report
Mr. Martinez addressed the comment that WPD does not own the building at 199 S Harbor Place. WPD does in fact own the building and the property. Mr. Martinez reiterated the need to draft agreements and have them before the board before the start of the boating season.
Public Comment - (3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total)
Nikki Sullivan of WYC/WYCYF requested that the board meet with two WYC and Jr. Sail officers to discuss how all parties can move forward.
Agenda
Discussion regarding Waukegan Yacht Club
Nick Place of Gordy's Lakefront Marine reiterated Gordy's desire to work with WYC and Jr.
Sail to have a collaborative effort in occupying the building at 199 S Harbor PL.
There was a general theme that WYC/WYCYF is important to the City of Waukegan and the Port and that Gordy's leasing the 199 S Harbor building is a possibility to pursue.
Adjournment
On a motion by Ms. Trigg to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Evers, the motion was passed unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM.
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