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Home My WebLink AboutJCPRAB 6-1-2023 Minutes DRAFTJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting THURSDAY June 1, 2023, 3:03pm to 4:29pm 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 00:00) Members Present Vern Bessey, Chair, District #2; Taylor McCormack, Vice Chair, #2; Malloree Weinheimer #1, Marianne Walters #2, Bob Hoyle #2, Susie Marshall #3, Jon Cooke #3, Karin Nyrop #3, Commissioner Greg Brotherton Members Absent Jacob Davidson #1 Staff Present Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer Public Present John Fleming, County ODT Engineer • In-Person: Conference Room of Jefferson County Public Works, 623 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. 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OPMA Requirements met? Yes. Call to Order Vern Bessey called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. Public Comment None Agenda adopted (2:46) (2:50) Moved by Marianne, seconded by Taylor, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with the agenda with no changes. Minutes approved (3:14) (4:19) Moved by Marianne, seconded by Taylor, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from April 6, 2023 with the grammatical “pole/poll” correction. OPEN FORUM FOR BOARD MEMBERS (4:50) Marianne asked if her Lower Oak Bay canvassing results should be included in the Park Tour survey. Matt agreed that would be very helpful information to include. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (4:42) Chimacum Park – No Report NEW BUSINESS (5:54) Debrief and Summary of 5/19/23 Park Tour Chelsie will provide minutes and results at next meeting once survey results are received. Board members expressed their thoughts on the tour, all positive. Quilcene Skate Park Projects – Next Steps (8:20) The Board is supportive of the project conceptually as long as it doesn’t infringe on other projects planned for the area. Discussion was had about how to move forward with the project including collaboration with future projects, availability of Parks Department staff, and the realistic timeline for grant funding and other aspects of the project. To move forward, the Quilcene Skate Park would need to provide a site plan, a full maintenance & operations plan, and a donation agreement. Greg will provide updates at the next JCPRAB meeting. It was suggested that a JCPRAB member join Quilcene Skate Park meetings. Volunteer Appreciation Event Planning (29:05) Matt presented on the history of the event. The Board discussed who the event is for, style of event, and when the event should be. A Volunteer Appreciation Event subcommittee was created with Marianne and Susie as members. Proposed Date: October 5th, 3pm-5pm- The board decided to do an open house type event with snacks. Beausite Lake Road Gate and Vacation (50:50) Matt reviewed the need for the road vacation and gate at Camp Beausite. The board discussed where the gate and vacation should be placed, road maintenance responsibility, next steps for moving forward with the project, the impact it would have on the camp and the public, parking lot plans, expected time frame, and expected signage needed. Signage? (1:05:45) Moved by Bob, seconded by Susie, and carried all in favor: to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners a portion of the Camp Beausite road be vacated and gated for security of Camp Beausite. Larry Scott Trail (LST) and Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) Update (1:07:40) John Fleming, Engineer for ODT Development, presented an update on the Larry Scott & Olympic Discovery trails. He reviewed land acquisition, endorsements received, the status of “The Great American Route” and plans for connecting the rest of the trail. John referred to the ODT Eaglemount Route Report which can be found here: https://co.jefferson.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/7772/ODT-Eaglemount-Route-Report John provided expected completion dates for different sections of the project and the impact this trail has on the surrounding communities. OLD BUSINESS (1:23:30) Quilcene ‘Kiosk’ Public Art Display Board and staff need more information before making any decisions. MANAGER’S REPORT (1:25:48) Fee schedule is moving forward as planned. Public Hearing June 12th. CORRESPONDENCE None Additional Comments None ADJOURNMENT (1:39:22) Vern adjourned the meeting at 4:29 p.m.