Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
October 19, 2006
1. Commissioner Zehner called the meeting to order at 5:47 pm on Thursday, October 19, 2006 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Kulseth, Hahn and Zehner present. Commissioner Ricks arrived at 6:25 pm. Commissioner Cumming absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Kulseth moved for the approval of the minutes as presented. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried.
3. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
4. Correspondence:
- Commissioner Zehner acknowledged a letter from the San Juan Historical Museum advising of their decision to no longer sponsor the Pig War Picnic. The Commission discussed whether Island Rec should participate in the event. Director Kerr will explore the feasibility of participating in the event and report back to the Commission.
- Trails Plan – the Commission acknowledged receipt of the San Juan Island Trails Plan from the Trails Committee.
5. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers: Director Kerr presented payroll and vouchers for approval. Without objection, Commissioners approved the payroll and vouchers as presented.
6. On-Going Business:
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Egg Lake Dock – Commissioner Ricks reported he met with County Public Works representation Jeff Clark and presented a plan for re-construction to begin in February. The County will do the backhoe work and prepare the site. Volunteers or contracted labor will be needed to form the footings, walls and slab. Commissioner Ricks said he will investigate obtaining a surplus ramp and float from the Port. Director Kerr stated she will contact the Lions Club for support for the project. The Commission discussed the advisability of removing the existing stairs now or when the project starts. The Commission discussed whether a railing was needed and the condition of the floating dock.
- Gravel Pit – Director Kerr advised that sand fill from the bottom of the pit has been removed to the Carter Street field site. The small amount remaining will be used in trade for site improvements.
7. New Business:
- Board Work Session Review – the Commission reviewed the notes from the September 30th work session. Commissioners asked if IAC funding could be used for the Carter Street field playground.
- Senior Trips – Director Kerr announced she drove twelve seniors citizens in the Mullis Center bus on a field trip to Trader Joe’s and the Tulalip Casino. Ms. Kerr anticipates more coordination for trips and tours with the Mullis Center seniors.
- September Financial Report – Director Kerr presented the monthly report.
- Triathlon – Director Kerr made a recommendation to discontinue the Triathlon event citing the loss of support from local triathletes, stress on local volunteers and the budget and schedule conflicts. The Commission concurred with Ms. Kerr’s recommendation and voiced enthusiasm for new events such as a dog event and the Pig War Picnic.
- New Year’s Eve Party – The Director announced Island Rec will sponsor a community party in collaboration with the Prevention Coalition. It will be a family, non-alcohol event at the Mullis Center.
- Personnel – Ms. Kerr announced Administrative Assistant Dodie Swift-Taylor will be leaving her position in November after six years. All agreed they would like to meet and wish her well.
8. Commission Discussion Items. Commissioner Ricks announced Commissioner Cumming is recovering from surgery and plans to be at the next meeting.
9. Adjournment – Without objection, Commissioner Zehner adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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