Island Rec - San Juan Island Park & Recreation District
Minutes of the Board of Commissioners' Meeting
September 21, 2006
Commissioner Cumming called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2006 in the Island Rec Office. Commissioner Cumming, Ricks, Kulseth, Hahn and Zehner present. Staff present, Director Kerr, Recreational Specialist Corelia Peacock 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 Kulseth second. Motion carried.
2. Introduction of Visitors/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: The Commission acknowledged Peter and Susan Risser representing the Trails Committee.
3. Correspondence:
(a) Commissioner Cumming acknowledged a letter from Paul Lowe of Lafarge North America thanking Island Rec for their efforts in finalizing the transfer of the Lafarge property for park purposes. Mr. Lowe stated their preference would be for "Lafarge" to be incorporated into the name of the park. Commissioner Ricks moved to honor their request at the time the park is officially named. Commissioner Kulseth 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:
a. Egg Lake Dock - Commissioner Ricks advised he will continue efforts to gain assistance from the County.
b. Gravel Pit -
1. Conditional Use Permit - Director Kerr explained the process for obtaining a CUP noting a park is not an allowed use in the current zoning classification but is allowed with a conditional use permit. The Commission discussed delaying the CUP process until the Commission and the public have more opportunity to determine future uses.
2. Trails Committee Walk About - Director Kerr advised she met with approximately twenty residents who were excited about the prospects of the recreational area. The Commission discussed the existing rights-of-way and gated access. Ms. Kerr will further investigate possible access and easements and the methods used by the Land Bank on their holdings.
3. Request for Fence Repair - Director Kerr briefed the Commission on an e-mail received from Chris Clark thanking Island Rec for the informative letter and requesting repair of the fence adjacent to his property.
c. Board Work Session/Review - The Commission reviewed the topics scheduled for discussion: Commissioner Ricks - Budget; Commissioner Cumming - Maintenance and operation of the Carter Street fields; Commissioner Kulseth - Six year plan; Commissioner Zehner - Planning for the planning process for the gravel pit property; Commissioner Hahn - Other areas needing attention.
6. New Business:
a. Recreation Specialist Report - Corelia Peacock gave a comprehensive report of programs and participants for the summer of 2005 through the summer of 2006, noting a participant increase of 93% from summer 2005 to summer 2006. Ms. Peacock highlighted the upcoming programs for the fall of 2006 plus an overview of new programs.
b. Carter Street Fields Update - Director Kerr advised Mr. Galt's work at the site meets engineering standards according to Scott Bell at the School District. Current estimates are to open at least a portion of the facility in the spring of 2008. Issuance of the Conditional Use Permit will require road improvements, including curb, gutter and sidewalks, and an operation and maintenance plan.
c. August Financial Report - the report was presented to the Commission.
7. Commission Discussion Items. Commissioner Ricks briefed the Commission and Director Kerr regarding the need to plan for the impacts of pandemic flu.
8. Adjournment - Without objection, Commissioner Cumming adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm.
Submitted by:
Patricia Curtiss
Administrative Assistant
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