HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Minutes 11/20/2014PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
November 20, 2014
CALL TO ORDER — REGULAR MEETING:
Chairperson Shargel called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Parks, Recreation & Beautification
Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Chairperson Shargel, Vice Chairperson Stratton, Commissioners Murray, Pittis, and Merritt.
Members Absent: Commissioner Young & Commissioner Forrest.
Staff Present: Director Delikat and Secretary Kochanek.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Pittis and seconded by Stratton to:
Approve the minutes of the October 16, 2014 regular meeting.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tony Cooke discussed his support to have a plaque honoring Vietnam War era draftees mounted at Veteran's
Memorial Park that he brought to the Commission last month. He handed out a flyer and asked the Commission
to seriously place the plaque and be the first in the Nation to support a draftee's plaque.
FINANCE:
1. 2014 Parks & Recreation Quarterly Report
Director Delikat reviewed with the Commissioners the Parks & Recreation Quarterly Report.
2. Budget update
Director Delikat stated that City staff is still in the 2015 budget process and that he would review the 2014 and
2015 budget with the Commissioners at the January meeting.
LATE ITEMS:
None.
LEGISLATION:
1. Veteran's Memorial Park Monument Placement Policy
Director Delikat mentioned to the Commission that in their packets there were letters of support for the
draftee's plaque, along with the Veterans Associations Recommendation for not supporting the plaque
placement at Veteran's Park.
After discussion, it was moved by Murray and seconded by Pittis to:
Not to place a Vietnam War draftee plaque at Veteran's Memorial Park.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT- (PowerPoint Presentation):
1. CFP Projects
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center roof project
was completed and came in under budget. He stated that the bid for the Civic Field boiler was also completed
and that it too came in under budget. Delikat also mentioned that the City Hall South Parking Lot Repaving
project was going to carry over to 2015 when the weather improves and also updated the Commission on the
progress of the Civic Field Light Pole #11 repair.
2. Parks & Recreation Events
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that the Parks & Recreation fall sports such Co -Ed Soccer, Co -Ed
Volleyball and Basketball were going great and NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick competition went well.
Delikat introduced Robin Anderson, the Port Angeles Fine Art Center Director, and she gave a presentation that
discussed the PAFAC Mission, the Gallery Exhibitions for 2014, the Webster's Woods Art Park, Educational
Programs, and the 2nd Annual Plein Air Festival & Competition. The Commission commended Anderson's
efforts and mentioned what a great job she was doing.
3. Contracts/Agreements
Director Delikat updated the Commissioners on the Facility Use Agreements with the Farmer's Market and that
it was going to Council in December. He also mentioned that the Art Feiro Marine Life Center Contract will be
worked on and discussed with the Feiro early next year.
4. Future Items
Director Delikat commented that he would be discussing future topics, such as a Senior Center Presentation and
Department budget reviews.
5. Questions/Comments
Chairperson Stratton mentioned that he would like to have a group discussion on the Commissions involvement
during the January 15, 2015 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Next meeting January 15, 2015
Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m.
avid hargel, Chairpe on Corey Delikat, Director
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