Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
September 2, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners 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 August 5, 2004 were approved as presented.
2. Public Hearing re: Resolution No. 04-3 Budget Amendment. Commissioner Brown opened the Public Hearing at 5:20 PM. No public testimony was received. Commissioners Brown, Cumming, Hahn and Crist discussed the purpose of the amendment, which is to provide funding from a reserve account for the replacement of equipment at the Fairgrounds Family Park. Commissioner Brown closed the Public Hearing at 5:25 PM.
3. Introduction of Visitor's/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:
(a) Dona Ryba - '04 Director, Camp Eagle Rock. Ms. Ryba gave an excellent account of the outstanding success of Camp Eagle Rock, 2004.
4. Correspondence: None
5. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved payroll and vouchers as presented.
6. On-Going Business:
a. Levy - Commissioner Cumming reported levy supporters have been outside local stores and available to answer questions from the public. Several supporters have signed up to encourage voters on election day.
b. Public Relations/Fall Program Guide - Director Kerr announced the Fall Program Guide was mailed this date.
c. Playground Renovation - Director Kerr advised the new equipment will be ordered next week, anticipating a six week lead time. Scott Zehner has agreed to direct the removal and site preparation portion of the project. Details of the disposal of the old equipment and the pea gravel is yet to be determined. Commissioners discussed the need to restore the surrounding grass areas.
d. Egg Lake Dock - Ms. Kerr reported County Public Works Director John Shannon gave approval for Island Rec to proceed with repairs to the dock. Ms. Kerr will coordinate with the County work crew to accomplish the repairs.
e. Summer Programs - Director Kerr announced there were 1,880 enrollees in the summer programs.
7. New Business:
a. San Juan County Leadership Program - Director Kerr advised the Commission she has made application to the program sponsored by Skagit College and the Economic Development Council. The Commission offered their full support of Ms. Kerr's participation in the program and financial participation as provided in the training budget.
b. School District Field Development Discussion - Commissioners concurred to postpone discussion of the agenda item to the next meeting when Commissioner Ricks will be in attendance.
c. Fall Programs - The Fall Guide is out to the community. Commissioners discussed the benefits of Island Rec acting as a clearing house for various community activities - organizing, advertising and providing registration and assisting groups and individuals in the development of new programs, activities and interests.
d. Financial Report - Director Kerr provided the Commission with an estimate of revenues and expenses for the next five months.
e. Resolution No. 04-3 Budget Amendment. Commissioner Cumming moved for the approval of Resolution No. 04-3 as presented. Commissioner Crist second. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:08 PM.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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