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Home My WebLink AboutJCPRAB 12-1-2022 MinutesJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting THURSDAY December 1, 2022, 3:02pm to 4:35pm HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON OR VIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS This meeting was recorded. The recording is can be accessed here: https://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WeblinkExternal/Browse.aspx?id=2758434&dbid=0&repo=Jefferson MEETING MINUTES OPENING BUSINESS (Timestamp 00:30) Members Present Marianne Walters, Vern Bessey, Taylor McCormack, Tim Rensema, Malloree Weinheimer, Jon Cooke, Jacob Davidson, Susie Marshall Members Absent Commissioner Greg Brotherton Staff Present Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer Public Present Carrie Hite Raina Baker • In-Person: Conference Room of Jefferson County Public Works, 623 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. (attendance limited to 50% capacity or 11 people) • Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86071964424 Enter Passcode 200579 This option will allow you to join the meeting live. You will need to enter an email address. If you wish to provide public comment, click on the hand icon at the bottom of the screen to “raise your hand.” Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the meeting. • Audio-only: Dial: 1-253-215-8782 and use Webinar ID: 860 7196 4424# Enter Passcode 200579 • This option will allow you to listen to the meeting live. If you wish to provide public comment, press *9 to “raise your hand.” Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the meeting. Access for the hearing impaired and others can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384. Technical Difficulties: if there are technical difficulties at least one method above will be accessible to the public. Please try all methods first before calling 360-385-9160 to report any issues. OPMA Requirements met? Yes. Call to Order Tim Ransema called the meeting to order at 3:02pm. Public Comment None Agenda adopted (2:55) Moved by Vern, seconded by Jon, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with no changes. Minutes approved (3:32) Moved by Jon, seconded by Vern, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from October 6, 2022. OPEN FORUM FOR BOARD MEMBERS (4:18) Marianne- Kiwanis had a presentation regarding a Pump Track at Jeff Co Fairgrounds. Modeling their efforts on the JUMP! process. NEW BUSINESS Celebrations – 2022 PROS/Trails Plan adopted by the county and accepted by the RCO with accolades! JUMP! Playground OPEN! (6:51) Matt shared excitement for the recent completed projects Carrie Hite, Director or Parks and Recreation Strategy, City of Port Townsend (30 mins) (9:31) a. Mountain View Commons and City Golf Course Property Briefing and Discussion Carrie introduced herself and shared her experience which she is applying in her current role at the City of Port Townsend. She reviewed the members involved with the project, their interests and backgrounds, and their process of listening to the community. She requested if the JCPRAB knows of any groups she should reach out to, to please share. Board members and staff shared their thoughts on the golf course. (23:21) b. Next Presentation Healthier Together (33:31) Carrie shared the planned phases for a community health and wellness center. Support and participation are there from the elected officials, partners, etc. Discussion with the board (45:49) The board can make a statement of support for a soccer field at the Mountain View Commons. Park Tour Scheduling (51:46) a. Review, goals, specific parks b. Set date Consensus was agreed to move the tour to the summer. No specific date was set. OLD BUSINESS Raina Baker: final discussion regarding request for expansion of existing lease, and possible board action to recommend the proposal. (53:09) Discussion was held reviewing the proposal and the impact of the expansion. (59:52) Moved by Taylor, seconded by Jon, and carried all in favor: “Having considered the proposal in regular meetings on August 4, 2022 and October 6, 2022, the Jefferson County Parks and Advisory Board commends Camp Beausite NW for their work, and recommends that the agreement between Camp Beausite NW and Jefferson County, which was adopted on August 5, 1994, be modified to include approximately 6 acres of additional property adjacent to the southwest of camp, and comprised of a 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.” Matt reviewed of next steps. (1:03:31) Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023 (1:07:07) a. Appreciation for Tim as Chair, many accomplishments i. CIP, PROS Plan Irondale Beach Park, by-laws, board recruitment, board process b. Vern Bessey for Chair (currently vice-chair) (1:08:26) Moved by Marianne, seconded by Taylor, and carried all in favor: to appoint Vern as Chair for 2023. c. Nomination of Vice-Chair (1:09:23) (1:11:22) Moved by Tim, seconded by Vern, and carried all in favor: to appoint Taylor as Vice- Chair for 2023. MANAGER’S REPORT (1:12:32) Matt shared the Annual Summary report provided by Tim to be presented to the BOCC. (1:16:28) Appreciation for Tim’s service to JCPRAB. Board presentation on Jan 16th. Members are welcome to attend. (1:19:03) Moved by Marianne, Seconded by Taylor and carried all in favor: to support the Annual report 2023 of the parks & Rec Advisory board to be presented to the BOCC. Jon left the meeting (1:20:26) CORRESPONDENCE (1:20:35) Notice of Intent to Vacate a Portion of Right-of-Way Ricky Beach Drive off Shine Road near Termination Point. Matt reviewed the Right of Way vacation with the board. (1:25:18) Moved by Vern, seconded by Susie, and carried all in favor: “The proposed road vacation of Ricky Beach Drive is of no concern to parks and recreation.” Tim mentioned this may be of concern later around Irondale Beach Park. ADJOURNMENT (1:26:53) Tim adjourned the meeting at 4:29 p.m.