HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB 10-6-2022 MinutesJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
THURSDAY October 6, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:35pm
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MEETING MINUTES
OPENING BUSINESS (Timestamp 00:00)
Members Present
Marianne Walters, Vern Bessey, Commissioner Greg Brotherton, Roger Hall, and Taylor McCormack, Tim
Rensema, Malloree Weinheimer, Jon Cooke, Jacob Davidson
Members Absent
Staff Present
Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer
Public Present
Susie Marshall
Raina Baker
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Yes.
Call to Order
Tim Ransema called the meeting to order at 3:02pm.
Public Comment
None
Minutes approved (03:31)
Moved by Marianne, seconded by Vern, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from June 1,
2022.
Agenda adopted (07:06)
Moved by Marianne, seconded by Roger, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with the updated
meeting minutes date.
OPEN FORUM FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Marianne shared she had to leave at 3:30.
Vern inquired about the JUMP playground grand opening.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Candidate Interview – Susie Marshall (07:47)
Recommendation to the board for appointment (22:00)
Moved by Tim, seconded by Roger, and carried all in favor: to recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners that Susie Marshall be appointed to District 3 Jefferson County Parks Advisory Board.
Park Tour Planning (25:29)
Matt gave a presentation reviewing the purpose of the tour and suggestions for visits.
Discussion occurred around tour spots.
Decided: HJ, Beausite, Chimacum, Oak Bay
Date: Nov 8th
9:00- Chimacum
9:45 Beausite
11:00 HJ
12:00 Oak Bay
1:00 Adjourn
OLD BUSINESS (38:19)
Raina Baker Camp Beausite NW Presentation (40:12)
Raina shared a video about Camp Beausite (42.26)
https://youtu.be/-HMF2SCx72M
Raina reviewed the 6 acre request (46:25)
Q&A (58:48)
Moved by Vern, seconded by Taylor, and carried all in favor: to recommend continued development of
the proposal to expand the existing lease with Camp Beausite N.W. to include approximately 6 acres
adjacent to the southwest of camp and comprised of the former forestry landing and forested areas for
purposes of staff housing, camp maintenance and logistics, horse riding program, hobby farm, and office
space; as well as parking and a septic system. (1:12:50)
MANAGER’S REPORT (1:17)
• Current Projects
• Park Use statistics
• Memorial Field review
• Staff review
• Rec Program review
OTHER DISCUSSION:
4:25 (1:25:16)
Taylor shared prospective project ideas and interest in expanding the use of sport fields.
4:31 (1:30:48)
Request to have Matt provide the Advisory Board with updates on the City’s Golf Course status.
4:34 (1:34:10)
Greg Brotherton welcomed new member Jake Davidson.
CORRESPONDENCE (1:25:10)
None
ADJOURNMENT (1:35:20)
Tim adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.