HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.17.15 Minutes -SIGNEDPORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 17, 2016
CALL TO ORDER— REGULAR MEETING:
Chairperson Shargel called the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Commissioners Forrest, Peterson, Pittis, Shargel, Sinton, Sutcliffe & Young; Student Representative Palenga.
Members Absent: Student Representative Brandon.
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 February 18 regular meeting.
Motion carried 7 - 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Commissioner Sinton made a motion to have the ethics training by Senior Assistant City Attorney Heidi Greenwood during this
time and postpone Commission elections. Forrest seconded the motion and all were in favor. Greenwood gave the Commission its
annual ethics training with a presentation titled "A Short Conversation about Responsibilities of Public Officials and the Open
Public Meetings Act."
The Commission then held elections for a new chair and vice chair. Forrest made a motion to ask Shargel to remain as
Chairperson of the Commission, Peterson seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Next, Peterson nominated Forrest as Vice
Chairperson, Young seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS:
1. Director Delikat reviewed the February 2016 revenue and expenditure reports with the Commission.
2. Director Delikat provided the Commissioners with a copy of Mayor Pat Downie's proclamation for late Commissioner
Fowler Stratton which was presented to his family at the March 1, 2016 Council meeting.
LATE ITEMS:
None.
LEGISLATION:
1. Athletic Field Use Policy
Commissioner Sinton made a motion to approve the new Athletic Field Use Policy. Commissioner Sutcliffe seconded the
motion and it passed 7-0.
2. Community Memorial Wall Policy
Vice Chairperson Forrest made a motion to approve the updated Community Memorial Wall Policy. Commissioner Pittis
seconded the motion and it passed 7-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (PowerPoint Presentation):
I. Erickson Playfield
Director Delikat told the Commission that Port Angeles resident Jesse Banks has raised enough money to purchase
calisthenic equipment to install at Erickson Playfield. Banks next will raise funds to purchase tiles for the ground.
2. Georgiana Playground
Director Delikat informed the Commission that David Mabrey is still working with Olympic Medical Center on funding new
playground equipment at Georgiana Playground and will update the Commission next month with more details.
3. Pier Floats and Civic Field Light Grants
The Civic Field Lighting Project is on schedule and will be put out to bid the first week of April. The start date is slated for
July 18 with completion by August 30. The Pier Floats Project is still waiting on determining how long it will take for
permits to go through. The goal is to install the floats this spring so they're ready for the Tall Ships this July.
4. Volunteer Work Parties
Multiple volunteer groups have held work parties around the city: Our Town cleared brush at Shane Park, Revitalize PA
replaced benches at the Conrad Dyer Memorial Fountain, and AmeriCorps will be cleaning up Francis Street Park.
5. Seasonal Challenges
The Parks & Recreation Department is in the middle of hiring for its annual seasonal laborer positions. Director Delikat
informed the Commission that the seasonals are the backbone of the department during this busy time of year but it is
becoming harder and harder to find skilled laborers to work in those positions.
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6. Other Items
a. The video cameras at Erickson Playfield will be replaced and tied into the new system
b. Director Delikat is working with FEMA on funding for weather-related damage to the Waterfront Trail
c. City Hall is making an effort to go keyless with a proximity access control system
7. Future Items
a. Concussion and cardiac arrest presentation from Port Angeles School District Athletic Director Dwayne Johnson
8. Contracts
a. BMX — with legal, will be completed soon
b. Banner —done, waiting on signatures
c. Co -Ed Soccer — working on amending the agreement with Peninsula College
9. Questions/Comments
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Next meeting is Thyfsday, April 21, 2016, in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room #3 at 6:00 p,m.
David Shargel, Chairper Emily Boone, Secretary
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