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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 19.15 PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 19, 2015 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, Forrest, Pittis, Peterson, and Young. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Director Delikat. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: It was moved by Pittis and seconded by Forrest to: Approve the minutes of the February 19, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried 7 - 0. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. FINANCE: 1. With staffing levels down, Director Delikat mentioned to the Commission that extra reports will not be provided unless the Commission wants specific information brought to the next meeting. Delikat mentioned that in future meetings he will use this portion of the agenda to discuss the 2015 Budgeting for Priorities Process. LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat brought the Commissioners a request from Darlene Schanfald asking permission to set up a table on or adjacent to the Olympic Discovery Trail to hand out literature approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology about the cleanup of the Rayonier Mill Site and Port Angeles Harbor . Darlene also mentioned that under the aegis of their 501c3 the Olympic Environmental Council is approved by Ecology to d o public outreach and education for this project. Director Delikat informed the Commission that the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) does not allow “vendor” type activities along the waterfront and that permission would need to given by the Commission. Delikat also mentioned that the PAMC says that there is an “application/permit process” but said he was unaware of such a formal process, even after discussing the request with Director West in the Economic Development Department. Delikat mentioned that after discussion with West, it was determined that the email could be used as the application process and that the Commission could decide to approve the request. After discussion , the motion was made by Commissioner Forrest to allow Schanfald to set up a table along the ODT to hand out literature for one day only. It was seconded by Pittis and it was voted 7-0 to approve the motion. LEGISLATION: 1. Director Delikat mentioned to the Commission that it was time to elect new officers for the Commission. Commissioner Young nominated Commissioner Forrest for the position. After much discussion, Forrest appreciated the nomination but declined the role due to have only lived in Port Angeles for only two years. Commissioner Pittis then nominated Commission Sharg el for the Chair position. Commissioner Forrest seconded it and the nomination passed 7-0. Commissioner Pittis then nominated Commission Forrest for Vice Chair. It was seconded by Commissioner Murray and the nomination passed 7 -0. 2. Director Delikat discussed with the Commissioners Mr. Tony Cook’s second request to place a plaque in Veteran’s Memorial Park to Honor America’s Military Draftees who served during our wars. After discussion, the Commission took the recommendation from th e Clallam County Veterans Association (CCVA) that the request of Mr. Cook’s be denied. The Commission agreed with the CCVA’s position that they don’t condone any plaque, statue, memorial, or object that tends to divide and/or separate the various patriots and veterans that served in all of the wars and actions upon foreign soil. A motion was made by Commissioner Forrest, not to approve Tony Cook’s request for a draftee plaque at Veteran’s Memorial Park. It was seconded by Commissioner Pittis and the request to deny the draftee plaque was unanimous 7-0. 3. Director Delikat presented to the Commission a letter and a nomination form for the Community Memorial Wall. The nomination was for Mr. Vern Burton. Delikat mentioned that he had to do some research because it has been since the 1990’s since anyone was nominated and placed on the wall. Delikat told the Commission that this is the highest honor that the City gives and that the placement of names on the Community Memorial Should be approached with caution , patience, and deliberation, and with an awareness of the potential sensitivity of the action. Delikat also mentioned that he did get permission from Sara Bryant Parker who is Mr. Burton’s granddaughter. To speak on behalf of Mr. Vern Burton were Linda Eaton, Hester Hill, and Mike Dougherty. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Pittis to accept the nomination of Mr. Vern Burton for the Community Memorial Wall. It was seconded by Murray and it passed 7 - 0. Director Delikat mentioned that he will do more research on where to get the plaques and that he will take the Commission’s recommendation to an upcoming City Council meeting where he mentioned that someone from the Commission will have to represent their nomination of Mr. Vern Burton. DIRECTOR’S REPORT- (PowerPoint Presentation): 1. Hank Gibson-11th Street Community Garden Presentation Hank Gibson gave the Commission a detailed powerpoint presentation on the new 11 th Street Community Garden. 2. 2015 Budgeting for Priorities Director Delikat gave the Commissioners a look at the 5 lowest Parks & Recreation priorities that were presented to the City Council during a recent City Council Workshop Meeting. Delikat discussed why he chose the priorities that he did and answered questions from the Commission. 3. Contracts & Agreements Delikat mentioned that the last contract he needs to complete is the renewal of the Marine Life Center contract but was waiting until the Budgeting for Priorities process since this particular contract is on the list. 6. Future Items Director Delikat commented that he would be discussing future topics, such as a Senior Center Presentation and Parks & Recreation Departmental Updates. 7. Questions/Comments None. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Next meeting April 16, 2015 Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________ ___________________________________ David Shargel, Chairperson Corey Delikat, Director Page 2 of 2