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Home My WebLink AboutJCPRAB 4-2-26 Minutes Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Meeting Minutes THURSDAY April 2, 2026, 3:00 pm to 4:58 pm HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON OR VIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS You can join this meeting by using these methods: Note – this meeting will be recorded. Meeting documents can be accessed at the following website (username and password is: public) https://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WeblinkExternal/Browse.aspx?startid=2758434&dbid=0&repo=Jeffers on Submitting Public Comments: Citizens can submit public comments remotely by email regarding items listed in the agenda below. Board members and staff will read and consider your comments before the meeting. Email your comments by 12:00pm the day before the meeting using this email address: mtyler@co.jefferson.wa.us DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OPENING BUSINESS (Timestamp 00:00) Members Present Bob Hoyle, Chair #2; Karin Nyrop, Vice Chair #3; Diana Grunow, District #1; Vern Bessey, District #1; Marianne Walters #2; Susie Marshall #3; Jon Cooke #3; Taylor McCormack #2 Members Absent Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour #2 • In-Person: Jefferson County Courthouse, First Floor Conference Room, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. • Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86409997533 Passcode: 059854. This option will allow you to join the meeting live. You will need to enter an email address. 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Staff Present Matt Tyler, Parks & Rec Manager Chelsie Kilmer, Public Works Administrative Staff Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nolette Guests Jefferson County Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette Jeff Chapman, Jefferson County Assessor Friends of Irondale Beach, Susie Learned & Nickie Call to Order (0:00) Bob called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. Public Comment (2:10) None Minutes approved (2:24) (Vern arrived 03:08) Moved by Diana, seconded by Karin, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from February 5, 2025 & Special Meeting of March 19, 2026. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:30) None NEW BUSINESS (4:15) Park Tour Planning The board discussed the importance of the tour and the board agreed to continue with the tour on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The board reviewed which parks they would like to visit, discussed getting community involvement to the tour, and the importance of communicating to the public. The board confirmed tasks and timeline. 9:00 am Quilcene Campground & Skate Park with a community listening session 11:00 Riverside Park 11:45 Deema Smakman Athletic Field 12:45 Lake Leland Campground (33:05) Jeff Chapman invited the board to a Rivers and Trails National Parks group tour on April 17th where they’ll visit many recreational areas in the Brinnon, Dosewallips, and Duckabush area with the goal of increasing recreational opportunities. Irondale Beach Park – Document of Understanding (37:06) The board reviewed the proposed Document of Understanding for Friends of Irondale Beach. Edit suggested: 4. Expected Support from Jefferson County • Due to budget issues, Matt recommended the removal of sani-can & weekly trash. Matt gave June 1st as the expected removal date should that be implemented. Discussion occurred regarding the potential repercussions of bathroom removal in county parks, hunting in county parks, and the importance of hearing from all perspectives. (52:05) Karin moves, Diana seconded and unanimously approved to: Recommend to the BOCC that they approve the program with Friends of Irondale Beach County Park and move forward with eventually an agreement as amended in section 4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (53:50) Volunteering/Outreach Update (Susie, Marianne, Heidi, and Vern) The board discussed how they’d like to show appreciation to the volunteers, the timeline, and who to include. Trails (Bob, Susie, Karin, & Vern) None OLD BUSINESS (1:00:50) Parks and Recreation Services and Funding Matt shared an update with the board reviewing Option A of the proposed budget cuts including partnerships with school districts. (1:04:45) The board formally thanked the Park staff for their efforts. (1:13:25) Commissioner Dudley-Nolette shared an update on the fundraising efforts and reviewed the scheduled BoCC Special Meeting on April 10, 2026. (1:20:45) Matt gave a presentation on Levy Lid Lift information and the Boards role in the process. The board discussed their options- including what to include in the levy lid lift. (1:40:45) Karin motioned, Susie seconded, unanimously approved: “The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has studied the issue, gathered public input, and formally recommends that the BoCC resolve to place a measure dedicated to Parks and Recreation for a levy-lid lift of at least $0.15 per thousand on the August 4, 2026 election ballot.” (1:43:45) Commissioner Dudley-Nolette shared her interest in including Jefferson County Fairgrounds in the Lid Levy Lift process. The board discussed how it would impact the Lid Levy Lift. Discussion occurred regarding the geographical importance of Parks & Rec. MANAGER’S REPORT None CORRESPONDENCE None Last Discussion None ADJOURNMENT (1:57:34) Bob adjourned the meeting at 4:58 p.m.