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Home My WebLink AboutNov. 2005 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING November 2, 2005 MINUTES OPENING BUSINESS Chair Rick Tollefson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Rick Tollefson, (Chair), Joan Linderoth (Vice Chair), Philip Siemion, Rich Stapf, Jr., Judi Mackey, Eileen Rogers. Members Absent: Brian Miller, Mike Ryan, Judith Lucia Staff Present: Warren Steurer, Matt Tyler Guests: None Quorum: There was a quorum. Agenda: The Agenda was approved as submitted. Minutes: The Chair called for approval of the October 5, 2005 Minutes; approval was unanimous. Nothing to report ROAD VACATION REGULAR/OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail Warren Steurer distributed a "Highlights of Current Activities and Facts" concerning the Trail, prepared by Bruce Laurie, Public Works Engineering Services Manager, who is now handling many administrative tasks for the trail. Staff continues to work with Peninsula Trails Coalition, searching for grant opportunities and potential routes. Applications have been submitted for a Federal Highways Administration Enhancement Grant (for acquisition of easements from South Discovery Road at Discovery Bay Country Club to Four Corners, Segment 4) and for a Washington State Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Grant (for construction of the portion from SR-20 and Thomas Avenue intersection to Cape George Trailhead, Segment 3). Concerning acquisition, the right-of-way to bridge SR-20 with Cape George Road has been purchased from Discovery Timber; staff is negotiating acquiring easements near Nelsons Landing Road and at the end of Edwards Road (Segment 3); and preparations continue to fund and acquire easements from South Discovery to Four Corners (Segment 4). Currently, Public Works is finishing the construction of the trail corridor through the Rumage Property. Other than trail corridor, there is no Master Plan for the Rumage property. HJ Carroll Park There are new caretakers at the facility. There has been much recreation and school soccer use on the fields. Planning for the skateboard area is currently on hold. The Port Townsend skateboard park is now under construction. Port Townsend's site will be a "vertical" park, which makes a "streetscape" skateboard area at H.J. Carroll more achievable. Discussion is still open regarding possible locations for a Disc Golf Course; staff and volunteers have explored locations across from H.J. Carroll Park and Gibbs Lake. There may, however, be the possibility of a practice Disc Golf operation at H.J.Carroll. The Olympic Disc Golf Club was awarded a $2,000 Community Park Grant that will be used for equipment purchase. Currently, Chimacum BMX has interest in submitting a proposal to this Board to create an ABA -sanctioned BMX racetrack at H.J. Carroll Park. Irondale Beach Maintenance continues. Memorial Field Use by local football & soccer teams is finishing this week. Staff will begin winter "closedown" and maintenance procedures. NEW BUSINESS Recreation Report Matt Tyler reported that the new website, countyrec.com, has exceeded expectations, with excellent customer service, including an online registration/database component, and with credit card capability expected in the near future. Staff is meeting with local school superintendents regarding sharing of facilities; the adult education program is slowly taking off, and the Wednesday afternoon Grant Street School program appears to be a success. Concerning the climbing wall project, holds have been purchased, the pads are installed and the wall is frequently used. A longer youth basketball season is expected: December thru April. In Quilcene, it is hoped to replace (Kelsi) and maintain a program staff presence in the south County. Matt is also investigating a recreation customer service site in Chimacum. In Brinnon, open gym basketball will meet two days a week, in addition to the winter basketball camp. Matt has also been in touch with the Statesman Corporation regarding Brinnon recreation. REGULAR/OLD BUSINESS (continued) Quilcene Work Plan The Board discussed briefly the offering of adult classes in South County, considering its growing retirement community. Warren Steurer indicated that the permit process for the tree thinning project, (with the Department of Natural Resources) is progressing. Additionally, surplus playground equipment (excellent condition) is being donated to county parks from an Indian island relocation of residential housing and park amenities; much of this playground equipment will be installed at the Quilcene Park. There was brief discussion about the possibility of having a staff person at the Quilcene Community Center. Conservation Futures Eileen Rogers indicated that, after the November 15 meeting, a full report will be forthcoming. ORV Update Warren reported that the ORV group meets the second Tuesday of every month, currently working on a Scope of Work and Request for Proposals for the Feasibility Study. Community Network Rick Tollefson indicated that he is planning to resign from the Community Network Board, given time constraints. The Network Board, which meets quarterly, and represents the large community, reviews Health and Human Service issues, helping to identify serious community issues (i.e. domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse). There should be a representative from the PRAB on the Network Board. NEW BUSINESS (continued) Kiwanis Camp Annual Report Steve Taylor, Past President, and Charise Diamond, Camp Director, of the Northwest Kiwanis Camp, presented the 2005 Annual Report to the Jefferson County Commissioners. After indicating an increase in camper numbers, income similar to previous years, and a continuation of maintenance and improvements to grounds and trails, discussion centered on future goals, specifically funding and constructing buildings: cabins, toilet/laundry facility and multi -purpose facility. It was suggested by members of the PRAB that partnership between Kiwanis Camp and Parks and Recreation for facility use could be advantageous to both entities. Chairman Tollefson requested that the Kiwanis Camp representative return in six months for further discussion. None. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. The next PRAB meeting is Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 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 November 2, 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 Kiwanis Camp Annual Report Recreation Report Parks Report E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE F. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT