Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
May 6, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:22 pm on Thursday, May 6, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Brown, Hahn, and Cumming present. Commissioner Crist absent. One seat vacant. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the Minutes: Without objection, the minutes of April 15, 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 Park - Director Kerr advised the Purchase & Sale Agreement between the County and Lafarge expires in June. Negotiations are underway between the County and Lafarge to extend the agreement for one year. Director Kerr recommended Island Rec monitor the process but not take an active role at this time.
6. On-Business Business:
a. Board Position Application Review & Interview - Commissioners discussed the application of Mr. Jim Ricks for the vacant position and concurred he will be a favorable addition to the Board. Commissioner Hahn moved to accept the application of Jim Ricks and appoint him to the San Juan County Park & Recreation Commission. Commissioner Cumming second. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Levy Resolution - Resolution No. 05 06 04, a resolution requesting the Island Rec levy be placed on the ballot. Commissioner Hahn moved for the approval of the resolution as presented. Commissioner Cumming second. Discussion. Commissioners agreed to include language stating the levy is a renewal of the existing .10¢ levy. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Family Park Playground Replacement Plan - Director Kerr advised the Confidence Foundation has requested additional information and anticipates the Foundation will not hold a meeting until the fall which will delay the project. Commissioners discussed the condition of the existing equipment and Island Rec's liability. Director Kerr advised immediate concerns have been addressed and a schedule for inspection will be maintained to insure safe use.
Commissioner Ricks arrived at 5:55 PM
Commissioners agreed to postpone moving forward with the project pending the outcome of the levy election and a decision from the Confidence Foundation.
e. Children's Festival - Director Kerr announced the Festival was a outstanding success and that the Committee is enthusiastic about volunteering for the next year.
f. Triathlon - Director Kerr advised preparations for the Triathlon are going well. Commissioner Ricks volunteered to arrange for two EMT's to be on site; Commissioner Hahn will manage the water tables. Additional volunteers are still needed.
g. Camp Eagle Rock - Director Kerr announced Patrick Sandwith has been hired as Assistant Director; at least three more counselors are needed. Director Kerr and the Commissioners discussed the current pay scale and the potential need to increase the rate of pay to attract more applicants and consideration of lowering the minimum age to seventeen.
h. Public Relations - 20th Anniversary. Director Kerr brought the 20th Anniversary publication to the Commission's attention.
7. New Business:
a. Summer Program Guide - Director Kerr presented the 2004 Summer Guide and advised registrations are coming in.
8. Adjournment: Without objection, Commission Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:35 PM.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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