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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB MINUTES 02-03-21Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting February 3, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:48 p.m. Video Conference Meeting – Held on GoToMeeting Anyone may attend the meeting via audio: Call 1 (408) 650-3123 Enter Access Code: 464-468-317 MEETING MINUTES OPENING BUSINESS Members Present Marianne Walters, Vern Bessey, Kim Cote, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, Tim Rensema, Malloree Weinheimer, Roger Hall, Members Absent Amy Yaley, Jon Cooke Staff Present Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer Presenting Guest TJ Plastow, East Jefferson Rotary representative; Al Cairns, Public Works Solid Waste Manager Public Present Theresa Percy, Friends of the Trails; Jeff Chapman, Jefferson County Assessor, member of the Buckhorn Range Chapter of the Back Country Horseman of Washington, and volunteer at the Cape George Solid Waste Property. Public Comment Jeff Chapman expressed concern over the reversion of the Jefferson County Horse Park to Solid Waste Property. He recommended that the property continue as a park. He noted that volunteers have donated time and money to the park. Theresa Percy said the Cape George Solid Waste property should remain accessible to the public. She wants to keep the trails in the property and planning to continue. She said she appreciated the communication with Al Cairns that occurred prior to the meeting. Agenda adopted Moved by Marianne, seconded by Tim, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with postponement of Initial Fee Schedule Update Review. Minutes approved Moved by Tim, seconded by Roger Hall, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from December 2, 2020. Open Forum for Board member It was clarified the Draft Fee Schedule update will be presented at the next JCPRAB meeting, April 7th. Parks & Rec Announcements None. NEW BUSINESS Cape George Solid Waste Property Update- Al Cairns Al Cairns reviewed the history of the Cape George Solid Waste property and presented Solid Waste’s intent to retain trails and public access to the property. Al said that Solid Waste will only need a portion of the property for new facilities. Collaboration with JCPRAB and Friends of the Horse Park is welcome in future planning. Al gave suggestions on how interested parties could be further involved in the process. It was noted that collaboration benefits our small county; that participation in the Solid Waste Advisory Committee by JCPRAB members is encouraged, and that Trailhead Park across the Cape George is a dedicated county park with trails. It was confirmed that Jefferson County Horse Park will be removed from Parks & Recreation comprehensive plan. Proposal for SAIL Fitness Signs at HJ Carroll Park Guest: TJ Plastow, East Jefferson Rotary representative TJ Plastow proposed the installation of 8 senior fitness program signs called “Staying Active and Independent for Life” (SAIL) around the HJ Carroll perimeter loop promoting movement and exercise. The idea was informally well received by the board. A recommendation decision will be provided at next JCPRAB meeting. Staff will also discuss the proposal. Initial Fee Schedule Update Review-- Postponed Chair & Vice Chair appointment Moved by Heidi, seconded by Malloree and carried all in favor: to appoint Marianne as Chair & Tim as Vice Chair. OLD BUSINESS Irondale Interpretive Sign – Draft Presentation Chelsie presented the Irondale Beach History Interpretive sign. Options for interactive walking tours discussed. The draft sign was well received by the board. There is no set date for installation. The goal is the summer of 2021. Forestry update Malloree gave updates on the forestry project. Malloree collaborated with Nhatt Nichols on an informational comic about the project. Board members will receive their own copy of the comic. Options for the wood include selling firewood, selling it as pulp, making bio char or chipping it for mulch. The trails in all parks will be preserved. Volunteers are welcome to help plant donated trees on Feb 13- 14 9am-3pm. Spring Parks Tour Date: April 21, 2021 Locations: Gibbs Lake, Indian Island, East Beach, Irondale Beach Chimacum Park Campground Update Vern met with Environmental Health. The only concern would be waste water disposal. Options were reviewed and a septic system would satisfy all short and long term development needs. Portable toilets are not ideal but were not ruled out. Vault toilets are also an option. Vern will provide estimates for a design fee at next meeting. This is not an active project, but purely research. MANAGER’S REPORT Matt presented slides. See attachment. CORRESPONDENCE None. COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING Chair Vern Bessey Vice Chair Marianne Walters Agenda for April 7, 2021. ADJOURNMENT Vern adjourned the meeting at 12:48 p.m.