Island Rec - San Juan Island Park &: Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
December 15, 2005
Commissioner Ricks called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 16, 2005 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioners Ricks, Brown, and Cumming present. Commissioners Hahn and Zehner absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin.Assistant Curtiss.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Without objection, the minutes were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:
a) Peter Risser, representing the Sailing Foundation, spoke regarding their declining membership. The Commission and Mr. Risser discussed various methods to encourage members of the sailing classes to become members of the Sailing Foundation. Director Kerr advised that she and Commissioner Hahn will be meeting with Mr. Risser and Marilyn O'Connor regarding the Cooperative Agreement with the Foundation in the near future. All agreed the matter can be further discussed at that time.
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.
6. New Business:
a. Report from the Sailing Foundation - see item #2
b. New Year's Eve Party - Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding the party and advising funding is a $500 grant from the Prevention Coalition and $200 donation from the Soroptimists. Commissioner Cumming volunteered to assist in providing security.
c. Internship - Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding her intent to recruit an intern for ten weeks this summer to assist in all aspects of Island Rec's operations. A small stipend will be offered and hopefully sponsored housing will be found. Ms. Kerr intends to recruit from the state universities.
d. Winter/Spring Program Guide - Ms. Kerr announced the new guide will be out the third week of January.
e. Volunteer Appreciation Event - The Director advised the Commission of plans to recognize volunteers at a breakfast on April 22nd at the Mullis Center. Members of the Commission agreed to help cook for the event and made suggestions for a small token of appreciation for the volunteers.
f. November Financial Report - The Financial Report was presented to the Commission.
g. Town of Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Grant - Director Kerr notified the Commission of receipt of a $2,200 grant to promote the Triathlon.
h. Policy for staff ferry fare reimbursement. Ms. Kerr presented a policy authorizing the reimbursement of ferry fare to staff members who purchase and/or transport goods for Island Rec. Commissioners discussed the proposed policy. Commissioner Brown moved for the approval of the policy as presented. Commissioner Cumming second. All present voted in the affirmative.
7. Commission Discussion Items:
a. Director's Evaluation - Without objection, Commissioner Ricks recessed into executive session at 6:20 for the purpose of reviewing the performance of the director pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (g). Commissioner Ricks reconvened the meeting at 6:25. Without objection, the Commission approved a 4% salary increase for the Director for 2006.
b. Appointment of Chair for 2006 - Without objection, Commissioner Cumming will serve as Chair for 2006.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Ricks adjourned the meeting at 6:31 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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