MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR PORT COMMISSION MEETING FOR THE PORT OF HOODSPORT
February 11, 2026 Call to Order: 9:03am Adjourned: 9:36am
Hybrid Meeting Held at: 24113 North Highway 101, Suite B Hoodsport, WA 98548
Virtual Zoom Conference Meeting Room ID#406-238-9936
Roll Call: Commissioner Kincannon–Chairwoman / 2nd Trustee, Commissioner Morris – 2nd Chairman / Trustee, Commissioner Bly
Staff Present: K. Wyatt, Executive Director, S. Lindgren – Maintenance Facility Supervisor
Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Kincannon motioned to amend and approve February 11, 2026, agenda, to include Jeff Barna as a public speaker, Commissioner Morris seconded; all in favor.
Public speakers: Jeff Barna – Community member
Minutes: Commissioner Kincannon motioned to approve the Regular port commission meeting minutes from January 21, 2026, Commissioner Bly seconded, unanimously approved.
Vouchers: Commissioner Kincannon motioned to approve 2026 Vouchers: January 1of1 in the amount of $10,099.87 Commissioner Morris seconded, unanimously approved.
Public Communication: J Barna said Commissioner Morris invited him to the meeting to talk about helping out at the trail park with a trail stewardship opportunity. J Barna said, I have been here 2 years and would like to contribute to the community, I am a wildlife biologist, I walk the Hoodsport trail park a lot, I can see there are some drainage issues. Commissioner Kincannon said that newly elected Commissioner Bly serves as the primary contact and overseer for the Hoodsport Trail Park and Disc Golf Course. She said, one of the things we have wanted to do is repost signs that identify plants and trees. All signs were destroyed when hazard trees came down in winter windstorms, it was my thought at one time to do this project involving the kids at Hood Canal school. I have a graphic artist who can design the signs. Commissioner Morris said it would make sense to have people convene at the trail to do a walk through then we can make a list of priorities and actions interrelated and delegate compartmental tasks. We will come up with a date when we can all walk the trail then come up with an action plan to get ready for summer. Commissioner Bly said “I love the ideas for the signs; I have read the paperwork and reached out to Mariessa at the Conservation Department regarding the invasive species project to remove invasive plants and maintain the park. I can talk to Principal Torres regarding the school kids and different projects they may want to be involved with. Commissioner Morris said that is another project we can get people onboard to help with removal of invasive weeds. Commissioner Bly said when we have a date, I can post flyers and post on the Lake Cushman site which is good about shout-out blasts.
Commissioner Reports:
Port Maintenance Reports:
Hoodsport Trail Park & Disc Golf Park: S Lindgren said things are going good at the trail park, it looks good, we are doing the clean up and going to contact the forester to buy trees not affected by the root rot to replant. The disc golf course is open and looks good.
Hoodsport Marina, Dock & Waterfront Park: S Lindgren said someone broke into the woodshed and stole the Ryobi pressure washer. I spent a lot of time on the surveillance video to try to find out who stole it, I mostly see so many people who dump personal garbage at all hours, I couldn’t really tell what was going on there, the resolution to read license plate numbers is not good enough. The director said I will check with the insurance company to find out what the Port’s deductible is and whether it makes sense to put in a claim. Commissioner Morris said I make a motion to replace the pressure washer and to spend up to $400., Commissioner Kincannon said, “I second the motion, all in favor. We’re still battling moles in the grass at the waterfront park.
Portable Restrooms: The Port of Hoodsport and Hood Canal Market Fresh share the cost of renting portable restrooms for public use. In the summer season, May–October, restrooms are serviced 3 times per week. In winter, October – April rentals are serviced twice per week. The Ports maintenance department monitors them for trash and additional toilet paper as needed in between services.
Port parking/Office building/Maintenance shed: Locals continue to throw personal trash in all of the port’s public garbage cans and discard furniture and junk at the trail park parking lot.
Port Directors Report:
The director said we submitted the press release to the newspaper for the updates on the trail park clean up, it should be in tomorrow’s newspaper. Commissioner Bly said I saw the article, it looked great. The director said the annual service for the fire extinguishers was done yesterday. The accountant put the W-2’s and 1099’s in the mail, you should have them soon. I emailed you all with the Port’s insurance for Policy Year 2026 for your information.
Budget: Financial statements for January 2026 were reviewed
Old Business: As discussed above New Business: As discussed above Next Meeting: March 11, 2026
Adjourn: Commissioner Kincannon made a motion to adjourn the Regular Port Commission meeting, Commissioner Bly seconded, it was unanimously approved, meeting adjourned at 9:36am
2026 Regular Port Commission Meetings are scheduled as follows:
March 11th, April 15th, May 13th, June 3rd
Commissioner Kincannon Commissioner Morris Commissioner Bly