HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug. 1998 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
FOR AUGUST 12, 1998
A. OPENING BUSINESS
Member Rick Tollefson called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. in the basement conference room of
the Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington.
Members Present: Rick Tollefson, Frank Trafton, Jr., Char Laughlin
Members Absent: David Whipple, Dick Broders, Judy French -Scott, Kate Spear, Karen
Kautzman
Staff Present: Teri Duff
Guests: Dashley Graham, Lowell Jons and George Benny
Minutes: Minutes of the July 8, 1998 meeting were reviewed/approved.
Quorum: There was no quorum.
Agenda Changes: A discussion of Gibbs Lake Trails under New Business by Lowell Jons
and George Benny.
B. OLD BUSINESS
H.J. Carroll Park: Rick Tollefson reported the advisory board has been getting ready for the grand
opening scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 1998. Work is in process on the barriers, signage,
drinking fountains, backstops, planters, fencing, entry paths and landscaping. Port Townsend Paper has
donated 1,000 feet of fir logs for barriers, Fred Hill Materials donated 96 concrete parking stops, and
Mats Mats Quarry delivered 40 tons of rock for planter walls. Some of the events scheduled for opening
day are a softball tournament on the new field, a soccer game, a 5K fun run, and kite flying.
Larry Scott Trail. Rick Tollefson reported the opening is August 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, with a
variety of activities including music, speakers, and booths.
After-School/Summer Best Self Program: Rick Tollefson provided background on this program which
is being developed for at -risk kids in Jefferson County. A coordinator is scheduled to be hired in
September and evaluations of similar programs in the state continue. There was some discussion
comparing this program to other programs in Jefferson County. Rick said the PAB might be interested in
seeing a video of the existing program.
Gibbs Lake: There is no update on the Olympic Peninsula Ropes Challenge Course.
City Parks & Recreation: Char reported she hasn't received the minutes and will follow up with the
City to remain on the distribution list.
Jefferson County Fair: There was some discussion about staffing the booth at the fair.
Off -Leash Program: No report.
Community Park Grants: Rick Tollefson reported five applications have been mailed so far and the
deadline for submission is August 19, 1998. Frank Trafton agreed to help review the grant applications.
C. NEW BUSINESS
August Meetings: There was some discussion to consider canceling the August meeting in future years
because of low attendance.
Road Vacations: Terry Duff presented information on the proposed road vacations initiated by the
County on the extension of Old Nesses Coiner Road, Prospect Avenue, and Bachelor Road. She also
presented the vacation on Division Avenue at Kala Point. There was discussion that the road vacations
have no significance to Parks. Terry will plan to present the vacations verbally to the hearing examiner.
Gibbs Lake Trails: Lowell Jons and George Benny asked for an update on finalizing the partnership
agreement for the trails around Gibbs Lake. Rick reported for Warren that conversations are occurring
between Will Butterfield and DNR. Lowell expressed concern that if the agreement for the Gibbs Lake
trails aren't finalized, other trail agreements aren't likely. Lowell mentioned work parties marking trails
across Pope land cannot continue until DNR issues are satisfied. George Benny mentioned an idea about
an observation deck for eagle's nest education and photography at Beausite Lake. Lowell made a request
for action on opening up the trails to cyclists on the backside of Gibbs Lake. He said he has not heard
much opposition since the bridge was constructed over the wetlands.
D. STAFF REPORTS
Manager's Report: Rick reported that all Parks and Recreation programs are going well, with no
problems to report. Total campground revenues so far in 1998 are $15,161.03 which is slightly above
expectation. Frank Trafton asked what the expense is for security services.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 1998.
Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Minutes of August 12, 1998
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