Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
January 4, 2007
1. Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2007 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Cumming, Kulseth, Ricks and Hahn present. Commissioner Zehner absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
3. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Ricks moved for the approval of the minutes of December 7th as presented. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried.
4. Correspondence: None.
5. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers: Director Kerr presented vouchers for approval. Commissioners agreed to drop their membership in the National Park & Recreation Association and authorize membership for the Director and Recreation Specialist. Without objection, the remaining vouchers and payroll were approved as presented.
6. On-Going Business:
- Gravel Pit Update – Director Kerr advised the Commission that the Boundary Line Modification is complete. The materials for the fence project are here and will proceed. A sign has been ordered and will be installed.
- New Year’s Eve Party – Ms. Kerr announced the community party was a success with about 225 attendees. Plans are to do the event again next year with the continued support of the Prevention Coalition.
7. New Business:
- Financial Report for month ending November, 2006. The Director presented the report for Commission review.
- Resolution 07-01 re: A resolution appointing Director Sally Kerr as Island Rec’s agent to receive claims. Commissioner Hahn moved for the approval of Resolution No. 07-01 as presented. Commissioner Kulseth second. Motion carried unanimously.
- Review Board Retreat Resolves:
- Carter Street Fields – Commissioner Cumming agreed to meet with School Supt. Michael Soltman to insure all parties are kept abreast of the project development and Island Rec’s position to reserve commitment to the maintenance and operation of the project until a secure funding source is identified. The Commission agreed the development of a playground at the site should begin to move forward separately from the operation and maintenance of the entire facility issue. The Commission agreed the playground could be developed in phases and agreed to begin seeking funding sources.
- Egg Lake Dock - Commissioner Ricks anticipates installation of the new ramp in February with the County to do the necessary excavation and volunteers to do the cement work. The dock replacement will be scheduled for ’08 when docks will be surplused by the Port.
- Skate Park – Commissioners agreed the damaged fence should be repaired and meetings scheduled in the spring to determine what improvements need to be made to the overall facility.
- High School Sailing Team Agreement – Commissioner Hahn moved for the approval of the Agreement as presented. Commissioner Ricks second. Discussion. Commissioners agreed the name of the activity should be changed by deleting the words “High School” and the inference that it is a sanctioned school activity. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Executive Session: The Commission recessed into executive session at 6:50 pm to review the performance of Director Kerr as provided by RCW 42.30.110 (g). Reconvene into regular session at 6:52 pm. Commissioner Hahn moved to award a 2% pay increase for 2007 and to approve the annual evaluation as written. Commissioner Ricks second. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Adjournment – Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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