HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.18.2016 MinutesPORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
February 18, 2016
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING:
Chairperson Shargel called the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to order at 5:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Chairperson Shargel; Vice Chairperson Forrest; Commissioners Peterson & Young; Student Representatives
Brandon & Palenga.
Members Absent: Commissioners Pittis & Stratton.
Staff Present: Director Delikat & Secretary Boone.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Forrest and seconded by Peterson to: approve the minutes of the January 21 regular meeting and February
11 special meeting.
Motion carried 4 - 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS:
1. Director Delikat reviewed the most recent revenue and expenditure reports with the Commission.
2. Director Delikat informed the Commission that the Fine Arts Center amendment to the agreement was approved by City
Council.
3. Director Delikat asked the Commissioners for their suggested changes to the Memorial Donation Policy. The Commissioners
had no changes so Delikat said he will bring his suggestions to the March meeting.
LATE ITEMS:
None.
LEGISLATION:
1. 2016 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) Priority Ranking
Director Delikat shared a list of the 2016 CFPs with the Commission and asked for their recommendation on the rankings of
the projects. He said the recommendations can change over the next year depending on needs , but the list acts as a ranking of
priorities. Vice Chairperson Forrest made a motion to approve the order of the CFP items and allow Delikat to make
modifications as necessary. Commissioner Peterson seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.
2. Vote to Backfill Commission Vacancies
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the Commissioners interviewed four candidates for the two vacancies on the Commission: Port
Angeles residents Iris Sutcliffe, George Suhr, Elwyn Gee, and Carol Sinton. Following the interviews and a discussion of all
six applicants, Vice Chairperson Forrest made a motion to extend invitations to Sutcliffe and Sinton. Young seconded the
motion and it passed 3-0 with 1 vote abstaining.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT (PowerPoint Presentation):
1. Vern Burton Memorial Wall Plaque Unveiling
Director Delikat told the Commission that the event was a success and approximately 30 people showed up for the ceremony,
including the Peninsula Daily News which posted a photo in the newspaper following the event.
2. Athletic Field Use Policy
Director Delikat informed the Commission that the Athletic Field Use Policy has been reviewed by Parks staff and the
Assistant City Attorney and it will be reviewed next by City Manager Dan McKeen and City Attorney Bill Bloor. The policy
will be voted on by the Commission at the March meeting.
3. Monofilament Fishing Line Recycling Program
Director Delikat said he was contacted last December by Bonnie Anderson who received a grant to create a program for
recycling used fishing line. The City agreed to participate in the program and the Parks Maintenance staff built two recyclin g
containers and installed them at the Lincoln Park Pond and Ediz Hook Boat Launch. Director Delikat said a third recycling
bin will be installed at the City Pier at a later date.
4. Waterfront Trail
Director Delikat updated the Commission on the status of the Waterfront Trail. He said the Parks Maintenance staff has been
spending a lot of time this winter working on multiple slides at the trail and he is concerned with the state of the trail itself.
5. Basketball Tournaments
Director Delikat informed the Commission that this year’s basketball tournaments have been successful for the City as w ell
as the community and local businesses. He said the latest tournament over President’s Day Weekend had 60 teams
participate.
6. Shane Park Restrooms
Director Delikat told the Commission that the Parks Maintenance staff is currently working on renovating th e restrooms at
Shane Park to make them fully-functional ADA restrooms. Once complete, the restrooms will have ADA-friendly fixtures,
entrances, and expanded stalls, as well as hot water and heat.
7. Future Items
a. Concussion presentation from Port Angeles School District Athletic Director Dwayne Johnson
b. Grant projects updates and progress
8. Contracts
a. BMX – discussed with legal and contract will be re-written
b. Banner – currently changing the process and re-writing with legal
c. Co-Ed Soccer – working with college on amending the contract
9. Questions/Comments
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Next meeting is Thursday, March 17, 2016, in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room #3 at 6:00 p.m.
David Shargel, Chairperson Emily Boone, Secretary