HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.17.15 -SIGNEDPARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 17, 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 Forrest, Peterson, Pittis, and
Young.
Members Absent: Commissioner Murray.
Staff Present: Director Delikat and Secretary Boone.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Pittis and seconded by Forrest to:
Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2015 regular meeting.
Motion carried 6 - 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
FINANCE:
1. Director Delikat used this portion of the meeting to inform the Commission that the 2015 budget has
been balanced and the 2016 budgeting process has begun. Delikat informed the Commission that he
requested additional funding in maintenance areas for 2016 because of our aging infrastructure.
LATE ITEMS:
Director Delikat presented the Commissioners with a request from John Longsworth proposing the creation of a
new scenic viewpoint at South D Street and West 0' Street. Longsworth has permission from the City's
Economic and Development Department to do some tree trimming for view purposes and is proposing to annex
a portion of the City's right-of-way into a community scenic viewpoint. Neighbors have hired Sitkum Tree
Service to remove invasive plants and replant native plants as part of the mitigation condition to cut trees to
enhance the neighborhood view. Delikat asked the Commission if this is something they want him to look into
further. Commissioner Pittis moved to table the discussion until the October 15, 2015, meeting to allow the
Commissioners to read Longsworth's request packet thoroughly. Commissioner Peterson seconded the motion
and it was voted 6-0 to approve the motion.
LEGISLATION:
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (PowerPoint Presentation):
1. Vern Burton Gym Floor
Director Delikat shared before and after photos of the gym floor refinishing project and reported that
this floor should last 30-40 years.
2. Update on Mural, Grant Processes, Umpire Wage & Civic Field Use
Mural: Director Delikat updated the Commission on the mural painting project. He stated that a
subcommittee was created to determine a location for the painting which has still not been set, but the
funding has been received from First Federal.
Grant Process: Delikat said that the City Pier floats grant has been a long process and paperwork has
not been received yet, but once the RCO Agreement is signed, he said the City can continue the
process of purchasing new floats. Delikat hopes that the City Pier floats will be installed by the spring.
Umpire Wage: Delikat said that part of the 2016 budget process was to add additional funding to the
budget in the professional services account to increase the wage for umpires and referees $1/year for
the next three years. This will take their wage from $22 per game to $25 per game by 2018.
Civic Field Usage: Delikat said he plans to sit down with coaches from the Wilder and Crosscutter
baseball teams to figure out their plans for next season. Delikat said he will develop new policies for
Civic Field usage this winter.
3. Parks Maintenance Updates
Director Delikat shared photos with the Commission of a number of projects that the Parks
Maintenance staff has worked on so -far this year.
4. Vern Burton Memorial Wall Update
Director Delikat said that he and Chairperson Shargel will be presenting at the October 6, 2015, City
Council meeting and will ask the Council to approve the placement of a plaque on the Community
Memorial Wall in honor of Mr. Vern Burton. Delikat mentioned that this award is the considered the
City's highest honor.
5. Contracts & Agreements
Director Delikat mentioned that he has two contracts that he will be working on this winter to take to
City Council in early 2016. They are the BMX Land Use Agreement at Lincoln Park and the Banner
Contract. Delikat also mentioned that he finished the Marine Life Center Contract during the summer
hiatus.
6. Future Items
Director Delikat commented that he would be discussing future topics, including the Senior Center
remodel and a student representative for the Commission.
7. Questions/Comments
Commissioner Young requested to discuss a covered picnic shelter at Shane Park at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Next meeting October 15, 2015
Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m.
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