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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec. 2005 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING December 7, 2005 MINUTES OPENING BUSINESS Vice -Chair Joan Linderoth called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Chairman Rick Tollefson arrived at 12:05 p.m. Members Present: Rick Tollefson, (Chair), Joan Linderoth (Vice Chair), Judith Lucia, Philip Siemion, Mike Ryan, Rich Stapf, Jr., Judi Mackey, Eileen Rogers, Brian Miller. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Warren Steurer, Matt Tyler, Molly Hilt, Phil Saxton, Guests: Commissioner Phil Johnson, Tristan Stoch, Mihala Stoch, Jim Anderson, Frank Gifford, Jennifer Jackson. Quorum: There was a quorum. Agenda: After an announcement by Eileen Rogers of an impending retirement with a celebratory cake, and'the moving of NEW BUSINESS, HJ Carroll Park: Skateboard, and HJ Carroll Park, BMX proposal to first order of business today, the Agenda was approved as submitted. Announcement: Prior to regular business, Warren Steurer announced that his replacement at the Parks and Recreation Department would be Matt Tyler, who would liaison with this Board. The Board took a 15 minute recess for celebration. NEW BUSINESS HJ Carroll Park: Skateboard Tristan Stoch, who initially began the investigation of a skate park at HJ Carroll Park as a project for obtaining Boy Scout of America Eagle Scout status, presented an overview to the Board. While the BSA is no longer involved, Tristan wishes to continue to move forward with the project. He has established a Development Committee and a Financial Committee, setting tasks, creating a webpage and survey to identify issues, and anticipates beginning active work with the committees in January, 2006. Tristan requests continued support from the PRAB. HJ Carroll Park: BMX Proposal Lisa Buskup addressed the Board with regard to establishing a American Bicycle Association (BMA) sanctioned BMX track at HJ Carroll Park. After discussion and questions by staff, Rick Tollefson directed Mrs. Buskup to bring a proposal to staff as soon as possible. OPENING BUSINESS (continued) Minutes: Moved by Judi Mackey, Seconded by Joan Linderoth and carried unanimously to f approve the Minutes of the November 2, 2005 meeting. ROAD VACATION Nothing to report. OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail Use continues. Public Works is finishing the parking lot and section of trail that crosses the Rumage property; the project is scheduled to be finished by the end of December and will be handed over to the Parks Division for ongoing maintenance. Parks and Public Works will develop a Master Plan process to address improvements and future uses of the Rumage property. HJ Carroll Park New caretakers are on site and doing a fine job. Irondale Beach Maintenance continues. Warren discussed goals for 2006 which included developing a "Friends Of Irondale Beach" group that can assist the Parks Division in routine maintenance and give a neighborhood watchful eye to the park. There is potential for vandalism and "misbehavior" at the park, and to address that issue a gate maybe installed across the entrance road just after the first parking area. Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Nothing new to report, other than that the facilitators group is still active and developing staff in- service trainings for January and February. Memorial Field Staff has winterized and closed the facility until spring use. Quilcene Work Plan Molly Hilt reported on the playground equipment earmarked for Quilcene. This equipment was salvaged from the Indian Island U.S. Navy facility. Molly says the value of the play equipment is estimated between $50,000 and $60,000. Advertising for the tree thinning project has begun, with bids expected back during the first week of January. Conservation Futures No report. ORV Update Warren Steurer reported that the focus group continues to meet on a monthly basis. The focus group is developing a consultant RFP for the Feasibility Study. Community Network Nothing to report at this time. Metropolitan District -Sub-committee Nothing reported. 2006 Budget/Programs Warren Steurer reported that the 2006 Budget is expected to be approved on December 19, 2005. Budget requests for a new FTE and tractor/mower were not approved. NEW BUSINESS Recreation Report Matt Tyler reported that the basketball camp in Brinnon is on track, with a goal of reaching every public and home -schooled student. In Quilcene, grant funding by United Good Neighbors for an after -school program is available; program to be operated by a new coordinator and volunteers. It is possible to have a recreation office at the Quilcene School and to partner with Big Brothers & Big Sisters. At the Chimacum School, there is a possibility of use for County recreation for youth. In Port Townsend, staff is preparing for a Holiday Festival, with musicians, vendors, animal shelter participation and a youth program. Staff has recruited additional basketball referees, and teams are forming. Attendance at the Recreation Center is excellent. Parks Report Activity in the parks is slow this time of year. Campgrounds are closed for the winter. Staff is busy with off-season improvements and maintenance. Election It was moved by Judi Mackey, seconded by Joan Linderoth and carried unanimously that Judith Lucia be nominated and elected Chairperson, and that Phil Siemion be nominated and elected Co -Chairperson. Both members accepted the nominations and election. Eileen Rogers expressed appreciation for the fine service of the out -going Chair, Rick Tollefson and Co -Chair, Joan Linderoth. None. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. The next PRAB meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of the Jefferson County Courthouse. JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA December 7, 2005 12 noon to 2 p.m. 1st Floor Conference Room, Courthouse A. OPENING BUSINESS Call to order Introductions Roll Call Agenda Additions or changes Adoption Minutes Additions or changes Adoption B. ROAD VACATION (none) C. REGULAR / OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail HJ Carroll Park Irondale Beach Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Memorial Field Quilcene Work Plan Conservation Futures ORV Update Community Network Metro. District Sub -Committee 2006 Budget D. NEW BUSINESS HJ Carroll Park: BMX proposal HJ Carroll Park: Skateboard Recreation Report Parks Report Elections: 2006 Chairperson and Vice Chair E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE F. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT