Minutes of June 3, 2004
Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
June 3, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 3, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Brown, Cumming, Hahn and Crist present. Commissioner Ricks absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings. Without objection, the minutes of May 20th, 2004 were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of visitors/public comment on non-agenda items. None.
3. Correspondence: Director Kerr advised the Board has been invited to a recognition assembly for Carolyn Haugen, the retiring principal of the elementary school.
4. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
5. Committee Reports: None.
6. On-Going Business:
a. Levy - Commissioner Cumming advised the Board that County Auditor Si Stephens expressed concern regarding Island Rec's plan to place the levy measure on the primary ballot in September. Mr. Stephens' concerns are that the turn-out will be low and that voters will be angry because of the new primary rules, that a voter may select only a party ballot. Commissioners discussed the issue and concurred to ask Mr. Stephens to address the Levy Committee on June 9th and place the matter on the Board agenda for June 17th.
b. Triathlon - Director Kerr briefed the Board on preparations noting that the lake has lots of weeds, that registrations are low, the bike transition area may need to be addressed, and that the Soroptimists are successfully organizing volunteers.
c. Camp Eagle Rock - Ms. Kerr advised the Board that hiring for the Counselor positions is almost complete. Dona Ryba, Camp Director, will be in the office next week finalizing preparations.
d. Other Summer Programs - The Director updated the Board on the various summer programs and advised that registrations are going well, with the exception of the San Juan Nature Institute programs.
e. Public Relations - none.
f. Marathon/Skateboard Tournament - Director Kerr advised she spoke with Christine Miller at the Fair Grounds regarding requiring users of the Skate Park to provide insurance coverage naming Island Rec as an additional insured. Ms. Miller's opinion was that the added insurance coverage was not necessary noting that the County bears primary liability for the facility.
g. Playground Renovations - The Director advised the Board the play equipment was inspected along with Work Crew leader Eric Galer, noting items that need repair immediately. Small cracks have appeared on the slide. Mr. Galer will attempt repair. After the repair Ms. Kerr will inspect the slide again and determine if the equipment should be removed. The Director suggested the item be placed on the next agenda for further discussion.
h. Egg Lake Dock - Director Kerr advised the Board that a representative of the State Fish & Wildlife Dept. took photos of the dock. An inspector will inspect the dock in the next week to determine the extent of repairs needed and determine if an engineered design is necessary. It is possible the dock will be closed if the cost of repairs is too expensive for the Fish & Wildlife Dept. In that event, the Board may wish to consider finding alternative ways to repair the dock and keep it open.
7. New Business:
a. SJC Parks, Recreation and Land Preservation Planning Survey 2005 - 2010. Commissioners discussed the recommendations of the Survey and commented on the low number of respondents and the viability of the survey.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:17 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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