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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. 19. 15 PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 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, and Young. Members Absent: Commissioner Pittis & Vacant Position. Staff Present: Director Delikat. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: It was moved by Murray and seconded by Young to: Approve the minutes of the January 18, 2014 regular meeting. Motion carried 5 - 0. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. The Commission used this time to conduct interviews for the two vacant Parks Commission positions. Mr. Bill Peterson and Mr. David Shargel were interviewed by the members of the Commission. They voted unanimously to approve David Shargel his final four year term and also approved Bill Peterson to fill the unexpired term left by Mr. Robert Merritt. Director Delikat let the Commission know that once Peterson’s filled Merritt’s unexpired term, Peterson would still have two terms remaining if he so chooses to remain on the Commission. Delikat said he would get the Council memo ready for the March 2, 2015 City Council Meeting. 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. None was requested during this meeting but Delikat said to have the Commission email him directly if they did. LATE ITEMS: None. LEGISLATION: 1. Director Delikat reviewed the 2015-2021Capital Facilities Plan with the Commission. Delikat explained the new process with the Commissioners and showed them his ranking of projects based on already funded projects and the Departments priority listing. After much discussion, the motion was made by Forrest to: 1) Approve the order of the listed Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) items; 2) allow the Parks & Recreation Director to make minor modifications to the Departments portion of the CFP until the final Resolution is passed by the City Council in May. It was seconded by Stratton, and the motion passed 5-0. DIRECTOR’S REPORT- (PowerPoint Presentation): 1. 2015 Budget Director Delikat informed the Commissioners on the upcoming Budgeting for Priorities meetings with the City Council. Delikat reminded the Commission on the priority process and emphasized that just because the programs are on the list, doesn’t mean they will be cut. Delikat also mentioned again that the items on the list were not just about funds but also workload related as well. 2. Election of Officers Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that during the March Commission meeting, the City Council will have already voted on the election of the two vacant positions and that the Commissioners would need to vote for a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission. 3. Park Maintenance Projects Director Delikat used a PowerPoint presentation to show the Commissioners a maintenance workplan that the Park Maintenance Crew will try and complete in 2015. This includes work at Wolverton Park in conjunction with the new Community Garden, Repairs to the Ediz Hook Floats, Remodel of the Vern Burton Kitchen, Refinishing the Vern Burton Gym Floor, Repainting of the Erickson Tennis Courts, City Hall landscape improvements, and Delikat mentioned that they have 11 baseball/softball tourna ments in 15 weeks. Delikat also mentioned that the repair to the Civic Field light pole is completed and that the east City Hall parking lot, which was held over from last year, was going to start in early March. 4. Contracts & Agreements Delikat mentioned that the last contract he needs to complete is the renewal of the Marine Life Center contract. Delikat said that he met with the MLC a few months ago to discuss the contract but has not received the information he requested back from the MLC. 6. Future Items Director Delikat commented that he would be discussing future topics, such as a Senior Center Presentation, Department budget issues, and a presentation by Hank Gibson who is organizing the new Wolverton Park Community Garden. He also mentioned that there will be two Legislation items to review a request from Tony Cook and another by Linda Eaton. Eaton’s nomination request is too have Vern Burton’s name added to the Community Memorial Wall located the atrium of City Hall. 7. Questions/Comments None. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Next meeting March 19, 2015 Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________ ___________________________________ David Shargel, Chairperson Corey Delikat, Director Page 2 of 2