Island Rec - San Juan Island Park &: Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
January 5, 2006
Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2006 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Cumming, Ricks, Brown and Zehner present. Commissioner Hahn absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Swearing in Newly Elected Commissioners: Commissioners Ricks and Zehner swore their oath of office to Commission Chair Cumming.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings. Commissioner Ricks moved for the approval of the minutes as presented. Commissioner Brown second. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
4. Correspondence: None.
5. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers: Director Kerr presented vouchers for approval. Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
6. On-Going Business:
a. 6 Year Pan - Planning Update: Commissioner Brown presented an analysis of the feasibility of using all or a portion of the County Park's 6 Year Plan as Island Rec's 6 Year Plan as needed for IAC grant eligibility. Commissioner Brown concluded that portions of the plan could be used however the Needs Assessment and Action portion of the County's plan would not be adequate for Island Rec's needs. The Commission discussed the need for a 6 Year Plan at this time and what type of plan is needed. Commissioners agreed to postpone the project until the fall.
7. New Business:
a. Board Retreat: Director Kerr suggested moving the annual retreat from January to September or early October to more easily integrate the outcome of the retreat into the budget preparation process. All Commissioners agreed with the Director's recommendation and agreed to place the consideration of a 6 Year Plan on the retreat agenda.
b. Recreation Specialist Report: Corelia Peacock briefed the Commission on various programs, specifically the After School program and programs offered to home-schooled students. Corelia advised the Commission of grant funds received for teen programs and described upcoming special events, the Father-Daughter Dance and a Musical Jam Fest.
c. Children's Festival: Sally told the Commission the Children's Festival is scheduled for May 6th with the theme being "Jungle Quest". Ms. Kerr reminded the Commission they historically serve as volunteers for this event. Commissioner Cumming agreed to volunteer as a parking attendant dressed as a gorilla.
8. Commissioner Discussion Items.
a. Ms. Kerr briefed the Commission regarding the New Year's Eve party which was funded in part with a $500 grant from the Prevention Coalition and a $200 grant from the Soroptimists. The event will be evaluated for next year as attendance was low at twenty-one kids.
9. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 6:58 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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