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Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
August 3, 2006

Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 3, 2006 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Cumming, Ricks, Hahn and Zehner present. Commissioner Kulseth absent. Staff present, Director Kerr and Admin. Assistant Curtiss.

1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. Commissioner Ricks moved for the approval of the minutes as presented. Commissioner Zehner second. Motion carried.

2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None.

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. Egg Lake Dock - No report.

b. Gravel Pit Fencing and Signage - Director Kerr recommended completion of the Boundary Line Modification process before beginning the fencing project. Ms. Kerr presented draft language for an entry sign. Commissioners discussed at length issues relating to supplying sand fill to the athletic field project, retaining adequate amounts of sand fill to be used in trade for the fence project and, material necessary for future reclamation needs. Commissioners also discussed accepting, using and selling mulch product from the athletic field project.

Commissioner Ricks moved to authorized Commissioner Cumming to negotiate, in the best interest of Island Rec, to provide sand fill for the athletic field project, not to exceed 1500 CY, retain sand fill as necessary for Island Rec needs, and determine the advisability of accepting mulch from the athletic field project for use at the gravel pit. Commissioner Hahn second. Discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioners agreed to submit suggestions for signage to the Director by e-mail. Commissioners agreed Commissioner Ricks should order an enlarged aerial photo of the gravel pit for display.

Commissioners discussed the advisability of accessing the gravel pit through private lands or land held by OPALCO. Director Kerr will investigate the feasibility of alternate access routes. Commissioner Ricks left at 7:00 PM.

6. New Business:

a. Mullis Center Programming - Director Kerr briefed the Commission regarding recent meetings with the Mullis Center Advisory Board and efforts on their behalf to collaborate with Island Rec for program opportunities.

7. Commissioner Discussion Items. None.

8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm.

Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant