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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB DRAFT Minutes 101321Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting October 13, 2021, 11:04 a.m. – 12:34 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, Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour, Tim Rensema, Roger Hall, Amy Yaley, Kim Cote, Jon Cooke, Malloree Weinheimer Members Absent None Staff Present Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer Public Present Susie Learned OPMA Requirements met? Yes. Public Comment None Agenda adopted Moved by Vern, seconded by Tim, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with no changes. Minutes approved Moved by Vern, seconded by Tim, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from April 7th, 2021 and June 2nd, 2021. OPEN FORUM FOR BOARD MEMBERS  The board discussed the importance of regular attendance.  Tim was welcomed back after being away for his travels.  Memorial Field fencing updates are available per Marianne.  Jefferson County Covid-19 status review. NEW BUSINESS Board Member Applicant Interview The board conducted Taylor McCormack’s interview for the open District 2 position using the established list of interview questions. Board Member Application Discussion/ Recommendation for Appointment Moved by Tim, seconded by Roger, and carried all in favor: a motion to recommend Taylor’s appointment to the JCPRAB District 2 to the Board of County Commissioners. Irondale Beach Park Discussion with Susie Learned Matt Tyler and Susie Learned presented information about Irondale Beach Park and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Chimacum Creek Wildlife area. There are long-term issues and opportunities regarding park rules, maintenance, and operations that Susie Learned wants to work on in partnership with the board and the county as a whole. The board discussed options. More work is needed before a recommendation can be made. The JCPRAB will coordinate with Susie. Matt Tyler will follow up with Susie and provide a brief update at the next meeting. Matt Tyler stated that parks and recreation does not have the resources to provide additional administrative, maintenance, or operations services at this location. OLD BUSINESS CIP Committee Report A special meeting for the CIP Committee will be scheduled. Matt will send the project list to the CIP Committee prior to the meeting for review. Volunteer Small Maintenance List Matt shared parks maintenance projects that would be eligible for volunteers to complete. This list will be sent to all board members. Matt shared his appreciation to the board for their eagerness to volunteer but stressed that volunteering is not a JCPRAB member requirement. The board showed interest in the volunteer project list and discussed strategies for tackling them. Volunteer Appreciation Event Planning Matt will facilitate a Proclamation of Appreciation from the Board of County Commissioners, certificates of appreciation, and handwritten notes of appreciation by the advisory board throughout the year. The board informally concurred with this plan. MANAGER’S REPORT  Matt shared slides from the Work Plan Analysis he presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Recreation programs have been going well with excellent participation.  A newly hired Engineer at Jefferson County Public Works, Anna Romcevich, will be the new Project Manager for the JUMP Project. They are expecting to go out to bid this January.  Matt will request time at the Board of Commissioner’s County Administrator Briefing for the JCPRAB to present their annual report. OTHER DISCUSSION: CORRESPONDENCE None COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING Chair Marianne Walters Vice Chair Tim Rensema Chair Emeritus Vern Bessey Draft Agenda for December 1, 2021 was created. The JCPRAB work plan was updated. ADJOURNMENT Marianne adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m.