HomeMy WebLinkAboutJCPRAB 8-3-2023 Minutes DRAFTJefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
THURSDAY August 3, 2023, 3:03pm to 3:30pm
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MEETING MINUTES
OPENING BUSINESS (Timestamp 00:00)
Members Present
Vern Bessey, Chair, District #2; Taylor McCormack, Vice Chair, #2; Marianne Walters #2, Bob Hoyle #2,
Jacob Davidson #1, Commissioner Greg Brotherton
Members Absent
Susie Marshall #3 Malloree Weinheimer #1; Jon Cooke #3; Karin Nyrop #3
Staff Present
Matt Tyler, Chelsie Kilmer
Public Present
None
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Call to Order
Vern Bessey called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm.
Public Comment
None
Agenda adopted (1:05)
(1:38) Moved by Bob, seconded by Marianne, and carried all in favor: to adopt the agenda with the edit
of moving New Business #2: Volunteer Appreciation Event Planning to Subcommittee Report.
Minutes approved (1:54)
(2:06) Moved by Marianne, seconded by Jake, and carried all in favor: to accept meeting minutes from
June 1, 2023 with no changes.
OPEN FORUM FOR BOARD MEMBERS (2:37)
Vern shared Jefferson County Parks highlights featured in the local newspapers.
(6:00) Greg provided an update on the Courthouse Pickleball Court noise complaints.
(8:45) Marianne announced she is leaving at 3:30. Her absence would mean the meeting would no
longer have a quorum, so the board prioritized agenda items.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (9:33)
Volunteer Event
Marianne provided a report on the Volunteer Event.
Chimacum Park – No Report
NEW BUSINESS (13:56)
Initiative to Promote Volunteerism – a discussion by Vern
Postponed to December meeting
Debrief and Summary of May 19, 2023 Parks Tour
Postponed to December meeting
Quilcene Skate Park – Next Steps (14:37)
Greg provided an update on the Skate Park location, funding, and contractor planning.
OLD BUSINESS (16:42)
Quilcene ‘Kiosk’ Public Art Display
Greg Brotherton shared a presentation with the Board “Quilcene Discovery Walk” by County Me In for
Quilcene; Supported by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(20:51) Discussion: Board’s concern – cost of maintenance and risk of vandalism
(23:40) Moved by Vern, seconded by Bob, and carried all in favor: to approve the kiosk display at
Quilcene Community Park that’s proposed by County Me In for Quilcene.
WDFW Chimacum Creek Beach/Irondale Beach Park coordination status report
Postponed to December meeting
RCO Grant Application Overview 2023 & 2024
Postponed to December meeting
2024/2025 Budget Review (25:10)
Matt presented information on the new budget proposals: Campground Host Stipend and Half Time Rec
Employee.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Postponed to December meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
Additional Comments
None
ADJOURNMENT (28:35)
Vern adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. due to lack of quorum.