Minutes of March 4, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 4, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Brown, Crist, Marriner, Cumming and Hahn present. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Without objection, the minutes of February 19, 2004 were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of visitors/public comment on non-agenda items. None.
3. Correspondence: None.
4. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers and payroll as presented.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Lafarge property acquisition: Director Kerr advised the Commission she met with Doug Higgenson regarding the placement of a berm on the north side of the road way. Commissioners discussed the placement of the berm and concurred the berm should be moved to the inside providing for a flat area next to the road way.
b. Lafarge property acquisition - Commissioners discussed the sale closing date scheduled for June and options available to insure Island Rec's interests are protected. Director Kerr advised Island Rec Attorney Eliza Allen is working with the County for this purpose.
6. On-Going Business:
a. Public Relations - Director Kerr spoke regarding the positive nature of the recent articles in the local paper.
b. Levy - Director Kerr presented a paragraph for inclusion in the Summer Guide regarding the upcoming levy election. Commissioners discussed the fate of Island Rec and the future of the Lafarge property in the event the levy fails. Commissioners also discussed the proposed renovation of the Fairgrounds Family Park in the event grant funds are not available. Commissioners agreed to further discuss funding options for the renovation of the Fairgrounds Family Park at the next meeting.
c. Resolution No. 04-1, a resolution amending the 2004 budget. Commissioner Cumming moved for the approval of Res. No. 04-1 as presented. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Children's Festival - Director Kerr announced the festival is scheduled for May 1st from 10 am to 2 pm. Commissioners discussed their volunteer duties for the day.
7. New Business:
a. Little League Field Request - Commissioner Crist advised the Commission that Little League has requested financial assistance from Island Rec to refurbish the smaller third field for T-ball, minor league soft ball and other teams. They are asking for approximately $2,150, half the cost of the dirt for the field. Commissioners discussed the request and the condition of the other fields. Director Kerr will speak with Rod Turnbull and Scott Bell regarding the condition of the other two fields and the need to bring these fields up to acceptable standards then consider repairs to the third field.
b. Initiative 864 - an initiative which will reduce a regular taxing district's property tax revenue by 25% beginning in the 2005 tax year. Director Kerr advised that although the initiative does not affect Park & Recreation Districts, other districts affected by the initiative may submit levy requests which will then compete with Island Rec's levy request.
c. Triathlon - Director Kerr advised the Commission that, with the impending resignation of Commissioner Marriner, she will be searching for a new race manager for the Triathlon. Director Kerr advised that in the event a race director is not found within the next two weeks, the event may be canceled.
d. Commission vacancy - Commissioner Marriner advised he will be resigning from the Commission and moving off island. Commissioners discussed various citizens who may have an interest in serving on the Commission. Director Kerr will prepare a press release soliciting letters of interest from citizens who may wish to serve.
8. Adjournment: Without objection, Commission Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:30 PM.
Submitted by: Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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