Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
October 20, 2005
Commissioner Ricks called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2005 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners Ricks, Hahn, Brown, Cumming and Zehner present. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Hahn recommended amending line five of item #5(a) to read: Commissioner Hahn requested including a substantial amount for general maintenance in the budget. Without objection the minutes were approved as amended.
2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
3. Correspondence: None.
4. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers: Director Kerr presented vouchers for approval. Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
5. On-Going Business:
>a. 6 Year Plan - Planning Update: No report.
b. Budget Discussion: Director Kerr presented information relating to increases in the cost of medical benefits, recommending a cap of $450.00 for Island Rec's contribution to the premium. Discussion. Commissioner Hahn moved to cap Island Rec's contribution at $450.00 for budget year 2006. Commissioner Zehner second. Motion carried unanimously. Director Kerr presented information relating to the impact on the budget of a 3% COLA increase and a 4% step increase for employees. Commissioners concurred the COLA increase was appropriate and that further discussions will occur regarding step increases as comparisons are made with similar positions and the total budget is finalized.
6. New Business:
a. Request from Shaw School District for programming services. Director Kerr advised the Commission of a request from Shaw School Supt. Carolyn Haugen to provide programs on Shaw Island. Commissioners discussed the advisability of providing programs off island. Commissioners directed Ms. Kerr to calculate the actual cost of providing a program, include an appropriate percentage above actual costs and, designate the program a pilot program to determine the feasibility of offering programs off island.
b. Office Lease: Director Kerr presented a three year lease for the current office space with a 2% renewal and an increase in the two subsequent years in an amount equal to the Seattle/Tacoma All Items CPI, not to exceed 5% in any one year. Commissioners concurred to direct Ms. Kerr to execute the lease agreement.
7. Commissioner Discussion Items.
a. Commissioner Cumming advised the Commission that he foresees the finalization of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Lafarge for the gravel pit property.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Ricks adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm. Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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