Island Rec
San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
January 15, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Crist and Marriner, Hahn and Cumming present. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
Commissioners Brown and Cumming executed the oath of office for a four year term on the Commission.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings. Commissioner Brown recommended approved the minutes of December 4th and 18th, 2003 as presented. No objection.
2. Introduction of visitors/public comment on non-agenda items.
3. Correspondence: Commissioner Brown presented a letter from the Trails Committee requesting a letter of support H R 3571. The resolution provides for the addition of the Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources property, locally known as Mitchell Hill, to the existing National Park. Commissioner Hahn moved to send a letter of support. Commissioner Cumming second. Discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Lafarge property acquisition: Director Kerr advised the Commission that Island Rec contingencies attached to acquisition of the Lafarge property have been removed as well as the contingencies attached by the County. Lafarge has indicated they will continue to use the current process for inspecting soils imported to the Lafarge site. Doug Higginson has inspected the various sites and is satisfied with the quality of the soil. Opalco has removed the transformer that located on the site and will remove and dispose of any discolored or contaminated soil related to the transformer. Director Kerr recommended Island Rec's environmental specialist examine the transformer site when he comes to the island to inspect the floor drain. A meeting regarding the Lafarge acquisition is scheduled for the end of the month noting that Director Kerr and Commissioner Marriner plan to attend.
b. Steering Committee: Director Kerr advised the committee will not meet in February and suggested the future of the committee be discussed by the Commission at the January retreat.
6. On-Going Business:
a. Family Park Playground Replacement Plan - Commissioner Brown presented a catalog of various pieces of play equipment to be considered for the park. Commissioners discussed the various pieces of equipment and ground cover materials. Commissioner Cumming spoke regarding funding that may be available from the Paul Whittier Foundation. Commissioners agreed that two or three options for equipment, ground cover and funds for installation should be presented to the Foundation for funding. Commissioners also discussed including any needed repairs to the shelter building and the replacement of the swing set in the funding request. Commissioner Cumming advised that the Foundation Board will meet in March so the funding request should be made as soon as possible.
b. Winter Retreat Agenda - Commissioner Brown stated she and Commissioner Hahn met with Colleen Clancy regarding the January retreat. The subjects scheduled for discussion are the Lafarge project; levy strategy and the Carter Street property development. Commissioners agreed that revision of the six-year plan should occur after the levy election in the fall of 2004. Commissions requested staff have information available relating to anticipated funds available at various levy rates.
7. New Business:
a. Cost of Living Allowances - Commissioner Kerr recommended administrative staff salaries be increased by 1.8%, the COLA for the Seattle area, August '02 to '03 schedule, to be effective January 1st of '04. Commission Marriner moved to approve the recommendation as presented. Commissioner Cumming second. Motion carried 5-0. Director Kerr explained wage rates for program employees are set annually dependent upon experience and longevity.
b. Wenatchee Youth Circus - Director Kerr advised a volunteer is needed to coordinate the event, which includes organizing about five volunteers for six different shows.
8. Director's Report -
a. Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding the status of personnel and programs. The Triathlon is scheduled for June 19th and the local Marathon for June 6th. Commissioners discussed the various programs currently held in the gymnasium
9. Adjournment: Without objection, Commission Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:30 PM.
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