Island Rec
San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
December 2, 2004
Commissioner Denice Brown called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 2, 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. Without objection, the minutes of November 18, 2004 were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of Visitor's/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.
3. Swearing in of New Officers: Kathryn Dernham took the oath of office to fill the vacancy on the commission created by the resignation of Roberta Crist.
4. Correspondence:
(a) Letter from County Assessor Paul Dossett re: Metropolitan Park District. The Commission reviewed the information noting a Metropolitan Park District provides revenue sources for capital improvements.
5. Payroll and Vouchers: Without objection, Commissioners approved vouchers as presented.
6. On-Going Business:
a. Playground Renovation - Director Kerr briefed the Board on the status of the project, expressing thanks to Scott Zehner, all the community volunteers, Dan Seaton and the work crew for all their work. Commissioners asked that all the volunteers be thanked by letter. Commissioners discussed the necessary signage for the playground. Director Kerr recommended the grand opening of the playground be postponed until spring. Commissioners agreed, suggesting March 21 as the date. Commissioners agreed a sign stating general rules should be installed now with another sign designating hours of use and acknowledging Mr. Zehner's contribution be unveiled at the grand opening.
b. Annual Commission Retreat - Commissioner Ricks advised Lakedale has been reserved for the retreat on the 29th of January, with all but $100 of the fee waived.
c. Carter Street Fields - Commissioner Ricks briefed the Board regarding discussion of the Carter Street project at the last school board meeting. Information regarding costs of operation of the existing fields, prepared by Scott Bell, was distributed to provide a cost comparison for the operation of the proposed project. Don Galt will prepare necessary documentation for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, which will be required to construct the project in the existing zoning district. Commissioners agreed that Island Rec should continue to support the project, reserving participation until the entire project is fully defined.
7. New Business:
a. Hiring a Recreation Specialist - Director Kerr requested the Commission reconsider delaying the hiring of the Rec Specialist until March 1 as this late date will not provide the new employee time to prepare for the summer program season. Without objection, Commissioners agreed to amend the budget as necessary to hire the position as soon as possible.
b. Wednesday night open gym time - Director Kerr advised the Board that Women's Basketball, originally scheduled for Wednesday evenings, failed to attract participants therefore opening Wednesdays for other programs. Currently Badminton plays two nights each week and Volleyball plays one night. Both Badminton and Volleyball have expressed interest in the Wednesday night slot. Because Badminton players have had reservations adjusting to the operation of the program by Island Rec, Ms. Kerr felt it advisable the Board participate in deciding which program will gain the time slot. Commissioners agreed Volleyball should be given first chance.
c. COLA for 2005 - Director Kerr advised the Board that salaries for 2005 for regular full-time and regular part-time employees will be increased by .7% as provided by the August to August Consumer Price Index.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:35 PM.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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