Although commissioners approved the petroleum terminal lease in July, a new vote is anticipated during the October 22 meeting.
According to the port, the new vote comes “in light of concerns brought to the port’s attention about procedures used during a July 22 workshop leading up to the prior vote. The concerns raised are focused on the port’s use of executive session during the workshop.”
“We are confident that our use of executive session was appropriate,” said Todd Coleman, CEO for the Port of Vancouver, in a press release. “However, because concerns have been raised, and because we’re committed to a transparent public process, the port will be presenting the lease to the commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting for deliberation and a new vote.”
Other action items on the October 22 agenda include approval of the port’s preliminary budget for 2014, the awarding of two public works contracts, and commissioner compensation.
The open session begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Room at the port’s administrative building, located at 3103 NW Lower River Rd. in Vancouver.
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