Minutes of June 17, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:20 pm on Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Brown, Cumming, Hahn and Ricks present. Commissioner Crist absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings. Commissioner Cumming moved for the approval of the minutes of June 3, 2004 as presented. Commissioner Ricks second. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Introduction of visitors/public comment on non-agenda items. Si Stephens, County Auditor, spoke concerning whether Island Rec's levy proposition should appear on the September primary ballot or on the ballot at the November general election. Mr. Stephens advised the Board that the 1996 primary had the lowest voter turnout in the State therefore expressed concern that voter turnout for the September primary may also be low. Mr. Stephens also advised the four ballots, one for each party, and that the Island Rec proposition will likely be on the back of the ballot, may further confuse the voter and affect the number of ballots cast.
Commissioner Ricks left the meeting at 5:35.
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of the issue and concurred to remain with the previous decision to place the levy proposition on the primary ballot in September.
3. Correspondence: None.
4. Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
5. On-Going Business:
a. Levy -
i. Use of Island Rec Bus - Director Kerr advised the Levy Committee has asked to use the Island Rec bus for publicity at the County Fair. Ms. Kerr stated the Public Disclosure Commission advised the bus may be used by the Levy Committee for non-transportation purposes but must also be made available to the opposition for publicity purposes. Commissioners discussed their previous policy, which restricts the use of the bus to Island Rec only. Commissioners concurred to consider a new policy, which will allow use of the bus by other community non-profit entities. Director Kerr will research insurance limitations and partnerships with community non-profits to develop a new policy for Board consideration. Commission Hahn expressed concern that public perception of a change in the bus use policy being instigated by a request from the Levy Committee may not be politically wise. Commissioner Cumming moved to make the bus available for the Levy Committee's use at the Fair as part of their booth and that it also be made available to a committee opposing the Island Rec levy, on a first come, first served basis. Commissioner Brown second. Roll call, Commissioner Cumming and Brown yes. Commissioner Hahn no. Motion carried 2 - 1.
ii. Board Letter to the Editor - Commission Chair Brown reviewed the proposed letter, noting revisions to be made prior to publication.
b. Triathlon - Director Kerr briefed the Board on preparations and noting participation is down from last year. Ms. Kerr advised there are plenty of volunteers. Director Kerr noted that a plaque will be presented to Alan Marriner recognizing him as founder of the Triathlon.
c. Other Summer Programs - Director Kerr reviewed the many programs that will begin in the next two weeks.
d. Public Relations - Director Kerr asked for the Board opinion regarding ordering bumper stickers for Island Rec promotion. Commissioner Cumming moved to support such an effort and asked the Director investigate the cost of a vinyl stick-on, peel-off product. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried unanimously.
e. Playground Renovations - Director Kerr advised the crack in the slide has been successfully repaired by heating and smoothing the crack area.
f. Egg Lake Dock - Director Kerr briefed the Board regarding the status of dock repairs and options that may be available for local acquisition of the lake and dock. The Board concurred that the lake and dock are a prime recreational area for San Juan Islanders. Ms. Kerr was directed to continue to seek solutions for repair of the existing dock with the State Fish & Game Dept. and invite participation by the Land Bank or other agencies that will ensure the continued operation of the facility.
6. New Business:
a. 4th of July - Director Kerr advised that Marty Ahart has been unable to gather enough former Board members to participate in the local parade therefore Island Rec will not be represented in the parade.
b. Summer Schedule - Commissioners concurred to cancel the August 19th meeting.
c. Playground Renovation - Commissioner Brown advised the Board that Adam Saccio has volunteered to lead an effort to collect funds for the renovation of the playground. Commissioners agreed to support the effort and use Island Rec as administrative support for the project. Commissioners discussed the advisability of developing a charitable entity capable of receiving gifts and grants for capital projects, separate from the day-to-day operations of Island Rec.
7. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:52 pm. Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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