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Island Rec
San Juan Island Park & Recreation District

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
May 19, 2005

Commissioner Ricks called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm on Thursday, May19, 2005 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners Ricks, Dernham, Hahn and Cumming present. Commissioner Brown arrived at 5:15 PM. Staff present, Director Kerr, Recreation Specialist Corelia Peacock 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: Commissioner Ricks introduced Corelia Peacock, Recreation Specialist.

3. Correspondence: None.

4. Payroll and Vouchers:

  1. Without objection, Commissioners approved payroll and vouchers as presented.

5. On-Going Business:

  1. Egg Lake Dock Repairs - Commissioner Ricks advised he met with Rachel Dietzman regarding design of a new approach. Ms. Dietzman will prepare engineered, stamped plans for a nominal fee. Upon receipt and approval of the plans, Commissioner Ricks advised he will then seek financial support from the community for the project.

  2. Children's Festival - Director Kerr announced the event a great success thanks in part to a terrific committee.

  3. After School Program / Kids Club - No report.

  4. Triathlon - Director Kerr reminded the Commission of the June 18th Triathlon. Commissioner Cumming agreed to manage traffic at Lakedale entrance, Commissioner Ricks agreed to be the EMT on site, Commissioner Dernham agreed to volunteer and Commissioner Hahn agreed to help set up. Letters requesting volunteer help have been sent out to members of the community.

  5. School Fields Development - Director Kerr presented a memo from School Supt. Soltman regarding the status of the Carter Street fields' development. Ms. Kerr advised the board of the need to discuss what kinds of fields are needed by the community and the placement of the fields within the project boundary.

6. New Business:

  1. Summer Program Updates -

    Sailing - Director Kerr announced many of the classes are full. Devon Smith will be teaching many of the classes but there is still room for more volunteers and teacher's assistants.

    Camp Eagle Rock - Ms. Kerr stated the staff is almost complete with Dona Ryba returning as Camp Director and Patrick Sandwith as Assistant Director.

    Softball - Sixteen teams have signed up and are ready to go.

    RecX - Corelia Peacock is coordinating these programs, putting out news releases, visiting the schools and ordering supplies.

  2. Financial Report - Director Kerr presented the financial report for the month ending April 30, 2005.

  3. Board Elections - Ms. Kerr advised Commissioners Hahn, Ricks and Dernham that their terms of office will expire this year. Candidate filing dates are July 11th to July 29th

7. Commission Discussion Items:

  1. Commissioner Hahn reminded the Board members of the June 30th deadline of the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the Lafarge parcel.

  2. Director Kerr advised the Board she is tentatively planning a three-week September vacation.

8. Adjournment: Without objection, Commissioner Ricks adjourned the meeting at 6:10 PM.

Submitted by:

Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant