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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1999-MinutesN JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1999 I. OPENING BUSINESS Chair Frank Trafton, Jr. called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. in the basement conference room of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Frank Trafton, Jr., Karen Kautzman, Dick Broders, Judy French -Scott, Char Laughlin, Randy Kline, Rick Tollefson Members Absent: Kate Spear, David Whipple Staff Present: Tun Black, Warren Steurer, Jefferson County Public Works Guests: Joe Breskin (Chimacum Creek IAC); Jack McAnally and John Summers, NW Kiwanis Camp; Linda Ferris, Gathering Place; Mark Welch. Minutes: Minutes of the April 14, 1999 meeting were reviewed/approved. Quorum: There was a quorum. Agenda: No changes H. OLD BUSINESS A. H. J. Carroll Park: 1. Advisory Board: On Monday, the BOCC approved an additional $42,000 to build a full-size restroom. This amount will round out the $71,000 grant from IAC. A minimum match of 25,000 in volunteer hours (labor and materials) is another component of the IAC grant. Bill Irwin has volunteered to act as construction and maintenance supervisor for the park and will facilitate the volunteer crew for the building construction. At the meeting, Wild Olympic Salmon made a presentation on their park efforts. 2. Playground. The Family Play Date fund-raiser will be Saturday, May 22. Tim Black distributed a poster for the event and an article was in The Leader. The fund-raiser is a joint effort between County Parks and Recreation, Domestic Violence, and the Tri-Area Preschool Co-op to purchase play equipment. 3. Aquatic Center: Rick Tollefson reported a statement of purpose is being created. By the fall, the committee plans to make a request to the BOCC for a feasibility study to move the process forward. 4. Field and Recreation: Over the summer, the field maintenance crew will be working on turf maintenance. B. Larry Scott Trail: Warren reported that a job description for a dedicated staff person on this project is complete. After the position is advertised, it should be filled within five to six weeks. There has been a lot of trail usage and he would be interested in seeing numbers on usage. C. Gibbs Lake: Randy Kline reported the posts are in place, but no trail signs are up yet. D. Best SeUlMppee Program: Tim Black reported the County Recreation Department is donating first - aid training for the summer staff. E. Paragllding Pensinsula Skysailors: Warren reviewed the project discussed last month. Following a brief discussion, Randy Kline made a motion to support the concept of a paragliding site at Mill Hill in Jefferson County. The motion was seconded and approved. Warren agreed to follow up with the BOCC. F. City Parks & Recreation: Char Laughlin reported a project manager will be hired for the 35th Street Park. They are having weed control problems at Kali Tai Park and are looking for a site for the carousel. G. Off -Leash Park: Char reported this group will be putting out petitions to gather additional support, look at sites, and ask about designating two temporary test sites. H. Best SelflYippee Program: Tim Black reported the County Rec. Department has agreed to donate first -aid training for the surmner staff. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Chimacum Creek LAC Grant. Warren distributed the project description and maps of the Cotton property. Guest Joe Breskin explained the IAC grant application for acquisition of the log dump parcel (Cotton Property holding). The property is 27 acres and 2,700 front feet of tidelands and about 11 acres of uplands which includes the old Irondale dump. Phase I is limited to land acquisition, but the objective and long-term view would be to restore the site to preoccupation condition and have an interpretive site park with two shelters. Joe explained another separate, but dovetailing project is acquiring the mill property along the estuary and on the other side of the creek. There may be money in the purchase of the mill property to buy some of this property. Warren said in terms of process, there are issues about Public Works' involvement that haven't been fully understood. Dick Broders mentioned a PAB recommendation should be consistent with the BOCC. Rick Tollefson made a motion to approve the preliminary site plan as presented. The motion was seconded. After discussion, Rick Tollefson amended the motion to read: The Parks Advisory Board supports the preliminary site plan and the concept of this acquisition and park. The PAB recommends that the BOCC pursue this property for acquisition. The motion was seconded and approved as amended. Warren Steurer agreed to write a letter from Parks with a recommendation to proceed with the process and Joe Breskin will then forward the letter to IAC. B. Community Park Grant - Northwest Kiwanis Camp: Guests Jack McAnally (outgoing President) and John Summers (incoming President) of Northwest Kiwanis reviewed the plans for a septic system at the Northwest Kiwanis Camp at Beausite Lake. The new water system has been approved but it has not been completed. The current septic system does not have enough capacity for the camp and they have been hauling in water for the operation. To complete the sewer system, nearly $100,000 will be required for an intermittent sand pre-treatment filter. This Class A Public System has to be approved by the County and State. Northwest Kiwanis is in the process of requesting grants and other fundraising efforts are also in place. Further camp development is halted until the sewer system is in place. C. Community Park Grant - Mark Welch: Mark Welch provided some background on the public access television station. Community Park Grant funds are requested to develop a 15-20 minute program about County Parks. The video could identify for the public what is going on in the parks and encourage usage and volunteerism. The project reaches about 4,000 residents in the community from Brinnon to Port Townsend and could include VHS cassette distribution to video stores and the library. The Parks Department will need to assist in the message and script development. Mark estimated starting to shoot the video this summer and with completion by the fall. Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 12, 1999 Page 2 D. The Gathering Place — Linda Ferris: Linda described the services provided to severely disabled adults by the Gathering Place. There are 11 participants in the program and numbers may increase by two or three this summer. Visiting the parks is one of the most consistent projects of the Life Skills program. It ensures that adults get out into the environment. Linda reviewed a photo and report album of the parks visited last year. Park grant funds would be used for more extensive visits to H.J. Carroll Park to do plantings, watering, maintenance, education about salmon, and litter pick up. They are also developing games for different skill levels (PINGO). Last year, following their newsletter publication $1,050 in matching grant funds were received in addition to calendar proceeds. Again this year, a newsletter will be published, grants will be requested and their calendar produced for sale. Kiwanis also sponsored a holiday party at Beausite Lake. E Tri Area Preschool Co-op: Fund are requested to purchase a swing set, slide, three park toys, and a play table/bench at H.J. Carroll Park. Through the May 22 Family Play Date activities, they are hoping to match the grant with volunteer hours. F. Labyrinth: Warren reported that at the H.J. Carroll Park Advisory Board meeting, Johanna Rienstra presented her labyrinth project idea and received support. The labyrinth is an ancient design and journey with one path in toward the center and one path out. PAB concerns were maintenance and whether it would compete with other park activities. Interpretation is critical because it is a more passive activity. To get more information, the PAB asked to invite Johanna to make a presentation at next month's meeting. Rick Tollefson made a motion to approve grant applications at the $2,000 funding level for the Northwest Kiwanis, Mark Welch, The Gathering Place, and the Tri-Area Preschool Co-op. G. Road Vacation: Warren Steurer provided information for Terry Duff on the road vacation of Seattle Drive South of Thorndyke Road. Rick Tollefson made a motion that the road vacation has no significance to Parks. The motion was seconded and approved. IV. STAFF REPORTS -None V. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE Warren reported the County is advertising for a District 1 Parks Advisory Board position which Kate Spear occupied. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 12, 1999 Page 3