Port 1 discusses street, lighting improvements

In a quick meeting Thursday night, commissioners for Port District No. 1 signed vouchers and heard about two projects in the works that could piggy-back upon Town of Cathlamet grants. Commissioner Brett Deaton was not present.

Port Manager Jackie Lea said the spring salmon season was slow, “the cold is hurting us.”

Lea told the board that the town has received an enhancement grant for upgrading lighting in the downtown area. The grant would include new lights around the sewer lagoon across the parking area to the boat ramp.

Lea said she met with a lighting consultant and Town of Cathlamet Superintendent of Public Works, David Vik. The port could install additional light fixtures in conjunction with the project.

Commissioners were in favor.

“It would be neat to tie all the lighting together. It’s really dark out there in the winter.” Larry Bonds said. Gary Quigley said, “Yeah, yellow lights went out with bell bottoms.”

Lea also reported the Town will be paving Third Street with a Transportation Improvement Board Grant that will include paving and improvements from State Route 4 to the marina on Third Street.

Lea discussed moving the recreational vehicle dump station from its location near the corner of the Marina at Third Street. Lea said she will receive additional information about the cost of the project.