County manager to brief commissioners on WCT/Hyac talks; executive‑session request flagged

County manager Don told the board he circulated a draft letter of support for a grant request from WCT Marine and Construction and that staff have met with WCT and planned meetings with Hyac representatives to "get a lay of the land." He said the county’s chief interest centers on the enterprise‑zone reporting and noted that litigation exists between the firms.

Commissioner Webb said he is hearing "an awful lot of rumors" about activity at Tongue Point and asked whether the board could receive a briefing, possibly in executive session to protect privacy while providing more complete information. Commissioner Thompson supported the idea and asked that staff consult county counsel to confirm whether an executive session is appropriate under the law.

Don said staff will follow up with county counsel and return to the board once they can time a briefing that follows ongoing conversations with both firms. No confidential briefing date was set at the meeting.