Island Rec
San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
November 18, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 18, 2004 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners Brown, Hahn, Cumming and Ricks present. One seat vacant. 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 as presented. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Introduction of Visitor's/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:
(a) Public Hearing re: 2005 Budget. Commission Chair Brown opened the Public Hearing at 5:05. No public comment was received. Commission Chair Brown closed the Public Hearing at 5:05.
3. Correspondence:
(a) Letter from William Patterson expressing interest in serving on the Island Rec Board. See item # 5(d).
4. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
5. On-Going Business:
a. Playground Renovation - Director Kerr briefed the Board on the status of the project anticipating assembly of the play equipment on November 20th. Commissioners concurred a Grand Opening should be scheduled for December 11th between 12 and 2 pm.
b. Retreat - Commissioners tentatively set the date for the annual retreat for January 29th beginning at 9 am. Commissioner Ricks will check if Lakedale is available. Commission Chair Brown and Commission Chair-elect Ricks will meet and prepare an outline of topics for the retreat; said outline to be presented to the Commission at the December 16th meeting for consideration.
c. Real Estate - Commission Chair Brown announced the Commission will recess into executive session for approximately ten minutes as provided by RCW 42.30.110(b) to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when the public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased priced. Recess into executive session at 5:38 pm. Reconvene into regular session at 5:53 pm.
d. Consideration of applicants for the vacant board position. Director Kerr advised the Board that Deb Legg withdrew her letter of interest. However, William Patterson submitted a letter of interest and is available for an interview. Don Galt, Kathryn Dernham and William Patterson presented themselves to the Commission as persons interested in serving. Mr. Galt did not qualify as he is not a registered voter on San Juan Island nor eligible to be a registered voter. Mr. Patterson and Ms. Dernham answered questions from the Board and described their interest in the position. Commission Chair Brown announced the Commission will recess into executive session for approximately ten minutes as provided by RCW 42.30.110(h) to evaluate the qualifications of the candidates for appointment to the elective office. Recess into executive session at 6:25 pm. Reconvene into regular session at 6:45 pm. Commission Chair Brown, without objection, appointed Kathryn Dernham to fill the seat vacated by Roberta Crist.
6. New Business:
a. Resolution No. 04-04 re: Adopting the 2005 budget. Commissioner Cumming moved for the approval of Resolution No. 04-04 as presented. Commissioner Hahn second. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Levy Certification - Without objection, Commission Chair Brown signed the Levy Certification as presented.
7. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:55 PM.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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