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Island Rec - San Juan Island Park &: Recreation District Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
February 2, 2006

Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:42 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2006 in the Island Rec Office.  Commissioners Cumming, Zehner, Hahn and Brown present.  Commissioner Ricks 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:  None.   

3.Correspondence:  Director Kerr announced an invitation to the Commission from the Trails Committee to join them for a breakfast meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 8:15 am.  Ms. Kerr will attend.

4. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers:  Director Kerr presented payroll and vouchers for approval.  Without objection, Commissioners approved payroll and vouchers as presented. 

5. On-Going Business:

a. Internship – Director Kerr advised the Commission she had  traveled to Western Washington University in Bellingham to speak to potential applicants.  The internship is also being advertised at Central and Eastern  Washington Universities.  Ms. Kerr stated she is hoping to find someone to volunteer room and board for the intern and intends to offer a small stipend.  

b. Children’s Festival – The Director announced the Jungle Quest theme for this year’s festival.  The committee is meeting, soliciting sponsorships and organizing the poster contest.  The festival date is May 6th.   

c. Fair Building Protective Netting – Jeff McDonald and crew installed the protective netting at the Fair Building which will protect the walls from flying balls and pucks. 

d. WGEP Limits of Liability – Ms. Kerr copied the Board with Island Rec’s current insurance coverage and limits of liability pursuant to a prior discussion regarding the creation of a reserve fund for insurance deductibles.  The Board agreed that a $1,000 deductible does not warrant creating a separate reserve fund.

6.  New Business:        

a.  Camp Eagle Rock – Director Kerr informed the Board that Amara Zee has been hired as Director of Camp Eagle Rock for 2006. 

b. L & I Claim – Ms. Kerr advised the Board of an injury claim for a sprained ankle. 

c. Island Rec Volunteer – IRV – The Director asked for Board support for creating a new character for Island Rec publicity named IRV, also known as an Island Rec Volunteer.  The Board unanimously supported the concept. 

7.Commissioner Discussion Items.  None. 

8. Adjournment – Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm. 

Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant