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Island Rec
San Juan Island Park & Recreation District

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
April 7, 2005

Commissioner Ricks called the meeting to order at 5:07 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2005 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners Ricks, Dernham, Hahn present. Commissioner Cumming arrived at 5:10 PM. Commissioner Brown absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.

1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Without objection the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented.
   
   
2. Introduction of Visitor's/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
   
   
3. Correspondence:
   1. Commissioners acknowledged a letter sent to the School District in support of their process for development of fields.
      
      
   2. Commissioners acknowledged a letter sent to the Trails Committee supporting their intent to come under the jurisdiction of the County Public Works Department.
   
   
   
4. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved payroll and vouchers as presented.
   
   
5. On-Going Business:
   1. Playground Renovation Wrap-Up - Director Kerr announced the Grand Opening of the playground was a success with over 100 people attending. Ms. Kerr reviewed the final financial statement with the Board and advised the final grant report has been submitted to the Confidence Foundation.
      
      
   2. Egg Lake Dock Repairs - Commission Chair Ricks stated he will contact Paul Ahart regarding the dock repairs and the Lions Club regarding funding for the repair project
      
      
   3. Recreation Specialist Position - Director Kerr announced that Corelia Peacock has been hired and will report to work on May 3rd.
      
      
   4. Children's Festival - Ms. Kerr advised the festival is scheduled for 10 am on Saturday, May 7th. Commissioners Ricks, Cumming and Dernham agreed to manage the car park.
      
      
   5. State Audit - Director Kerr reviewed the results of the audit noting the need to develop a purchasing policy, keep minutes of all meetings, and establish a reasonable financial reserve.
   
   
   
6. New Business:
   1. Chinmayo - Art in the Park Presentation - Priscilla Hawkins, Emily Bayuk- Johnson and Chinmayo requested the Commission approve the concept of placing a chess table and chairs sculpture at the Fairgrounds Family Park. Without objection, the Commission approved the concept as presented.
      
      
   2. Prevention Coalition Grant - Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding receipt of $5,350, a portion of a federal grant received by the Prevention Coalition, to be used for equipment for teen programs.
      
      
7. Commission Discussion Items:
   1. Carter Street Fields - Director Kerr advised the Commission the permit fees for the development of the property have been waived by the Town of Friday Harbor. Commissioners discussed the various plans for the project and ingress and egress options. Commissioner Hahn emphasized that it is a school district project.
      
      
   2. Commissioners concurred to cancel the next regular meeting scheduled for April 21st due to scheduling conflicts.
   
   
   
8. Adjournment: Without objection, Commissioner Ricks adjourned the meeting at 6:05 PM.

Submitted by: Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant