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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug. 2005 -MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING August 3, 2005 MINUTES A. OPENING BUSINESS Chair Rick Tollefson called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Rick Tollefson, (Chair), Joan Linderoth (Vice Chair), Judith Lucia, , Philip Siemion, Mike Ryan, Judi Mackey, Eileen Rogers. Members Absent: Brian Miller, Rich Stapf, Jr. Staff Present: Warren Steurer, Nik Worden Guests: Commissioner Phil Johnson Quorum: There was a.quorum. Agenda: After a request from Mrs. Mackey for an update on the existing Quilcene Park, the Agenda was approved as submitted. Minutes: Moved by Joan Linderoth, Seconded by Philip Siemion and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the July 6, 2005 meeting. Nothing to report at this time. B. ROAD VACATION C. OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail Nik Worden informed the Board that the paving project is complete. The second project is to create a one-half mile trail through a 40-acre parcel on Cape George Road. After receipt of bids, staff is recommending to the Board of County Commissioners that the project be awarded; work may begin in September, with completion in approximately three weeks. Strategy for the coming year is to obtain all right-of-way to Four Corners, necessitating a purchase of approximately one - and -one-half miles of right-of-way. Mr. Worden is currently preparing a grant proposal to Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization which disburses Federal transportation monies for enhancements; the Larry Scott Trail qualifies. HJ Carroll Park Skateboard Facility - Eagle Scout candidate Tristan Stoch, who addressed the Board in March regarding this issue, organized a recent brainstorming session, going in financial and technical directions in the planning of a skateboard facility at HJ Carroll Park and using multiple sources such as grants, donations and county funding. There was discussion related to design and funding sources. There is steady public use at the park and the new Rotary Pavilion is attracting many reservations. Irondale Beach Staff has been performing routine maintenance. It is evident that the area is experiencing community use. Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Mr. Steurer reported extensive summer use with staff performing routine maintenance. Summer participation in the Challenge Course is slow; however an autumn training class for facilitators is planned. Recreation Report In the absence of Matt Tyler, Mr. Steurer reported that summer programs are ending and the fall brochure for recreation will likely be in the form of an insert in the local newspaper. At this time, participants are registering for Youth Soccer around the County. During the current month, there have been soccer camps, a Quilcene day camp, Brinnon swimming lessons and recreational swim, basketball camp and tournament, family hikes and adult co-ed softball. Memorial Field Staff prepared the field for Rotary sponsored Circus Chimera, the Music Extravaganza, the Bellevue High School football team and the Native American canoe event. In the near future, there will be use by the Kiwanis Club Car Show, parking for the Wooden Boat Festival, the arts and crafts fair, and an outdoor movie. ORV Update The Off Road Vehicle focus group met recently and is preparing a survey for distribution at the Jefferson County Fair. Quilcene Staff is working with DNR forester, Mike Cronin, on a timber thinning contract at the Quilcene Park, marking trees that are diseased or needing removal for the health of the forest or for safety near the playground area, play courts and community center. Additionally, court resurfacing/painting is about to occur, skateboard modules from Port Townsend are expected, and playground equipment replacement is anticipated by next spring. Conservation Futures Nothing to report at this time. Community Network Nothing to report at this time. Metropolitan District Sub -committee Reference was made to news notice of an upcoming workshop meeting between the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend to discuss recreation. Mrs. Rogers expressed concern about representation by the South County. The Board discussed and expressed concern about any process that might occur without input from Parks and Recreation and all affected and interested County agencies. Commissioner Johnson heard the concerns and indicated there will be opportunity for public input. D. NEW BUSINESS 2006 Budget/Programs: Review Mr. Steurer presented the Board with preliminary 2006 budget information, reflecting an anticipated increase in expenses of approximately 17.4 per cent, an increase in revenues of approximately 12.8 per cent, and request for one additional staff person and a capital outlay for a tractor/mower. Commissioner Johnson indicated that, with no guarantee, it is the BOCC intention to keep 2006 appropriations for recreation at least at the level of 2005. None. E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE G. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:47 p.m. The next PRAB meeting is Wednesday, September 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 July 6, 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 C. OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail HJ Carroll Park Irondale Beach Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Conservation Futures ORV Update Community Network Met. District Sub -Committee Strategic Plan Presentation Skateboard / HJ Carroll Park D. NEW BUSINESS Community Park Grant presentation E. STAFF REPORTS: F. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE G. SET NEXT MEETING DATE / ADJOURNMENT