The Port of Columbia’s mission is to maximize public resources and private investment to create jobs, provide infrastructure, and maintain and improve the economic vitality of Columbia County and its communities.
Port Commissioners:
Lawrence Turner
Lawrence is a farmer as well as the current chair of the port
commission. He is serving his fourth term as a commissioner and has
vast knowledge of the Port and its history.
Gene Warren
A lifelong resident, Gene has experience in multiple areas that will
help the Port continue its mission of improving the economic vitality
of Columbia County.
Dale McKinley
Elected to his position in November of 2009, Dale McKinley is currently employed in the Seneca Foods Seed Division here in Dayton. He joins the Port of Columbia as our newest Commissioner.
Staff:
Jennie Dickinson
Jennie comes to the Port of Columbia after serving 8 years as the executive director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and as managing director of the Palouse Economic Development Council for Columbia County. Jennie’s economic development background, grant writing experience, and business contacts serve the Port of Columbia well.
Timothy Dyke
Tim joined us as the Port Auditor/Administrative Assistant in February of 2008. He has resided in Dayton since 2001 and brings skills and experience that will help the Port to operate in a fiscally conservative manner as possible.
Meetings:
The Port of Columbia Board of Commissioners meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. during the months of November through March, and at 7:30 p.m. during the months of April through October. All regular meetings are held in the conference room at the Port main office.
Small Works Roster Application:
The Port of Columbia encourages interested contractors to apply for inclusion on the Port’s Small Works Roster.
Please note that the Port of Columbia's Small Works Roster is updated every calendar year.
Public Information Request:
In
accordance with State of Washington RCW 42.56, the Port of Columbia will protect
public records from damage or disorganization and furnish requested information
to any member of the public as long as that information is not considered
privileged, confidential or exempt as further outlined by RCW’s.
Public
records requests can be made in person, by mail, fax, or electronically. All
requests must be submitted in writing using the Port of Columbia Request for
Information form available at the Port of Columbia office or on our website at
www.portofcolumbia.org. Requests for records
should be directed to:
Public records are available for
inspection at the port office Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M
(excluding legal holidays). Any review
of records must not disrupt regular port business and an appointment with 48
hours minimum notice is required.
Records may not be removed from the premises and may not be disassembled
or altered in any way.
Upon receiving a request for records, the Port shall, within five (5) business
days, respond by: (1) providing the record, (2) acknowledging
receipt of the request and providing a reasonable estimate of the time the Port
will need to respond to the request; or (3) denying the records request.
Additional time may be required to respond to a request because of the need to
seek clarification, locate and assemble the information requested, notify third
parties or agencies affected by the request, or to determine whether any of the
information requested is exempt and that a denial should be made as to all or
part of the request (RCW 42.56.520).
Once the records have been assembled, you will be notified that the records are
available for your review. Copies of records can be requested after the
review is completed, or you may request to have copies made without conducting
a review of the files. An invoice will be included with all electronic
records requests when charges for scanned documents have been incurred.
Fee Rates:
No charge for records requests to be supplied
via email where an electronic copy already exists
5 cents per side, per scanned page for standard letter, legal and 11” x 17”
documents
15 cents per side, per photocopied page, for letter and legal size copies of
documents
25 cents per side per photocopied page, for color and 11”x17” documents
