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Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District

Minutes of the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting

May 4, 2006

Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm on Thursday, May 4, 2006 in the Island Rec Office.  Commissioner Cumming, Ricks, Brown, and Zehner present.  Commissioner Hahn absent.  Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss. 

  1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings.  Commissioner Ricks moved for the approval of the minutes as presented.  Commissioner Zehner second.  Motion carried unanimously.      
  2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items:  Commissioner Cumming welcomed Dave McCauley representing the Friends of Mitchell Hill.   
  3. Correspondence:  Director Kerr submitted a letter from Lori Stokes soliciting Island Rec’s interest in an anti-litter campaign.  Commissioners discussed the request with Commissioner Ricks moving to endorse the plan proposed to forge an island-wide collaboration of organizations and individuals that will focus on keeping the island as litter-free as possible through regular clean-ups as well as education, awareness and prevention efforts.   Commissioner Cumming second.  Motion carried unanimously.   
  4. Approval of Payroll/Vouchers:  Director Kerr presented payroll and vouchers for approval.  Without objection, Commissioners approved the payroll and vouchers as presented. 
  5. On-Going Business:
    1.  Children’s Festival – Director Kerr announced the festival is ready to welcome children on Saturday, May 6th from 10 to 2 pm.  Commissioner Cumming advise Cal Ryan will provide parking direction if he is unable to do so. Commissioner Ricks advised that he has made arrangements for Bob Benton to take his place in assisting with parking.     
  6. New Business:
    1.  March Financial Report:  Director Kerr presented the financial report through March 31.    
    2. DNR Property Exchange/Mitchell Hill Property.  David McCauley, representing the Friends of Mitchell Hill, explained the current status of the parcel and gave the history of DNR property in San Juan County.  Mr. McCauley explained the parcel is being considered for disposal by DNR to a private developer.  Friends of Mitchell Hill are requesting support from organizations and individuals to encourage DNR to withdraw the parcel from potential sale and work with the County to find a reasonable solution which will allow the parcel to remain accessible to the public for recreation.  Commissioner Brown moved to direct staff to draft a letter to Doug Southerland, Commissioner of Public Lands, supporting the Friends of Mitchell Hill position, with copies to Congressman Rick Larsen, the County Council, and the Washington Board of Natural Resources.  Commissioner Ricks second.  Motion carried unanimously 
    3. Summer Program Guide- Director Kerr presented the new guide noting the increased number of programs offered especially for teens and pre-teens.  Commissioners recommended including a map of the Mitchell Hill area in the fall program guide. 
    4. Lafarge Property Closing – Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding the pending transfer of the Lafarge property to the County and subsequently to Island Rec per the agreement between the County and Island Rec dated July 29, 2003.  Ms. Kerr stated the County is poised to complete the transaction between the 15th and 30th of June, anticipating reclamation of the site will be acceptable to DNR.  Commissioner Ricks recommended gravel stockpiled on the Island Rec parcel should become the property of Island Rec and thus available for future sale and income.  Commissioners discussed the status of the water well and agreed the well be properly capped prior to the closing.  Commissioners Cumming and Zehner agreed to accompany Ms. Kerr to a walk through of the parcel and a meeting scheduled for the 18th of May with representatives of the County.  Commissioner Zehner moved to authorize Director Kerr to re-affirm Island Rec’s support of the Purchase and Sale Agreement at the aforementioned meeting and to authorize retaining the law firm, Buck and Gordon to assist in the transaction.  Commissioner Ricks second.  Discussion.  Motion carried unanimously. 
  7. Commissioner Discussion Items.  None. 
  8. Adjournment – Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm. 

Submitted by:

Patricia Curtiss

Administrative Assistant

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