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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb. 2007 (1)- MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Jefferson County Library, Port Hadlock Humphrey Room February 21 ", 2007 OPENING BUSINESS Rick Tollefson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:02 PM in the Jefferson County Library, Humphrey Room, Port Hadlock. Members Present: Steve Crosland; Joan Linderoth, Judith Lucia; Brian Miller, Rick Tollefson, Philip Siemion, Judi Mackey Members Absent: None Staff Present: Matt Tyler Guests: Tom Beckwith Agenda: The Agenda was approved and adopted unanimously Minutes: No minutes were presented REGULAR/OLD BUSINESS Question and answer session with Tom Beckwith and the Advisory Board. • Question about the location of certain forest service roads • Surveys — the nature of the surveys is not entirely scientific, the second survey had out of County respondents • Specific questions about the site concerning the buffers • Questions about the numbers of that people will access the site • Point made that the study was commissioned because the Puget Sound Region is short of OHV areas, not just Jefferson County. Question was asked is this the best place to locate a site serving four County Service Area? Discussion followed. • Question about the location of the power line and how the pipeline will be protected Comments were taken from the public Eric Holm $10 per visit, 50 per weekend, = $6,000 per month or $72,000 per year of possible revenue from user fees. Nancy Higgins, residence from above Skidder Hill, opposes project based on environmental concerns. Jim Giles, lives on Penny Creek Road near the site, is concerned about traffic and noise, is opposed to the site. Frank Crafton, Egg and I resident, initial study was on Federal in 1991, benefits exceed the costs, risks are low, can be closed if there are problems. Ellen Anglin, is an ATV owner, and they travel to Oregon to participate in the sport, the entire family participates from children on up. They spend lots of money on it. It is good for the family. Want a legal area to ride. They do not want to break the law. They are in the area now and they are not disturbing the environment or the people. Jim McRae landowner from Quilcene group, this is a feasibility study, this is a cost benefit assessment, notes about the survey response amount, it is a desire not a need. Please balance the costs. Heather Harrison, supports the project. Connie Gallant, does not support the site, wants peace and quiet for the site represents the QCC, a group opposing the project. End of public comment period. Board discussion followed. A resolution was crafted by the Board: "We sincerely appreciate the heart felt efforts of the all the volunteers involved in this project, especially the OHV focus group, however, in the context of past and potentially, future funding short falls to our division, we do not feel that we can financially support the current proposal for an OHV use area. In addition; there are risks of impact on the environment, emergency response, and quality of life. Given both these concerns, we recommend continuing to invest in park and recreation programs and facilities that are already in place. We are open to future proposals for other OHV sites and new concepts that include appropriate funding that will not be a burden to the County. " Motion to approve this statement and forward it to the BoCC, was made by Judith Lucia, Seconded by Brian Miller. With seven members present the vote was five to two in favor of approving the above statement and forwarding it to the BoCC CLOSING BUSINESS Meeting is adjourned by Rick Tollefson at 2:15pm. �s°" o Jefferson County Q� Ly K Parks and Recreation �SHI NG�� Serving the Community ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 12 noon to 2 p.m. Quilcene Community Center A. OPENING BUSINESS i. Call to order ii. Introductions iii. Agenda A. Additions or changes B. Adoption iv. Minutes A. Additions or changes B. Adoption B. ROAD VACATION i. T.B.A. C. REGULAR / OLD BUSINESS i. OHV Feasibility Study Presentation by Consultant Tom Beckwith D. NEW BUSINESS i. Manager's Report ii. Recreation Report iii. Facility Report E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE F. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT