Island Rec - San Juan Island Park &: Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
June 1, 2006
Commissioner Ricks called the meeting to order at the Lafarge Gravel Pit site at 5:33 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2006 as advertised. Commissioner Ricks, Brown, Hahn and Zehner present. Commissioner Cumming absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss. The Commission and staff members walked the perimeter of the site discussing the pending transfer to Island Rec. At 6:05, Commissioner Ricks recessed the meeting. The meeting was reconvened at the Island Rec Office at 6:18 PM.
1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meetings. Without objection, the minutes were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Commissioner Ricks welcomed Alice Hurd and Dave Zeretzke, representing the Trails Committee.
3. Correspondence: None.
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:
a. Lafarge Property Closing - Director Kerr noted items to be addressed at the Lafarge site prior to closing. Request OPALCO remove de-energized power lines and the concrete barriers; request the large rock at the bottom of the slope be moved upland; place gravel in the intended parking area; cut off and bury the exposed pipe from the well. Commissioners agreed a boundary line adjustment was not necessary thus accepting the no habitation condition on Parcel C. Ms. Kerr advised that G-Logics will prepare a final letter regarding the environmental condition of the site. The Commission discussed the anticipated bond from Lafarge to ensure the completion of the re-vegetation of the site. The Commission discussed the County road easement and the importance of including trails in the design of future projects.
b. Swim Program Proposal - Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding on-going negotiations with the San Juan Fitness Club for children's swim lessons. Ms. Kerr advised an increase in cost to Island Rec is anticipated.
6. New Business:
a. Review of Draft Trails Plan - Alice Hurd and Dave Zeretzke presented the plan to the Commission. A final draft for public review and comment is anticipated in two to three weeks. The Trails Committee will seek endorsement from Island Rec prior to the scheduled release of the finished plan at the Fair in August. Commissioners discussed the feasibility of using the plan to meet IAC grant requirements. Without objection, Commissioners agreed to display the plan at the Island Rec office for public review. Commissioners and staff discussed their intent to put a map of the Mitchell Hill trails in the fall program guide. Mr. Zeretzke promised to work with staff to provide an appropriate map and verbiage.
7. Commissioner Discussion Items. None.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Ricks adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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