Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District

HOOD RIVER VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

September 16, 2015

Vice-President, Renee van de Griend, called the meeting to order. Others present: Directors, Mike McCarthy, Glenna Mahurin, Greg Davis; District Director, Lori Stirn; Assistant District Director, Scott Baker; District Bookkeeper, Joyce Weseman; Guest Speaker, Heather Staten.

Consent Agenda

Add: IV b—Wal-Mart Property

Approval of Minutes

Glenna moved to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2015 as presented; second by Mike; the motion passed. Greg moved to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2015 meeting, as presented; second by Glenna; the motion passed. Glenna moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2015 special meeting, as presented; second by Renee; the motion passed.

Blackman/Skakel CUP Update—Heather Staten

The Board reviewed a sample site plan for this property. This property abuts an orchard, but the orchard property is zoned Residential. This property was denied a CUP in 1995 when it was zoned EFU. Now it is zoned Low Density Residential (one house per 10 acres). Cindy Walbridge’s opinion is that the best use of this property would be for housing, as in the future the UGA could be expanded out to that area. As this property is in the Columbia Gorge Scenic area, the Board is skeptical about the ability to develop this property into ballfields with lights. Board consensus is that the Board and District staff should not expend time on this property. If the Valley Resident’s Committee can get the price down to $1,000,000, find funding, and get documentation that ballfields will be allowed here, the Board will take a more serious approach.

Wal-Mart Property

Lori met with David Ryan. He proposed a scenario where he might share the property with the District; buy the property and trade it for Barrett, etc. He would like a letter of interest from the District before pursuing the property further. The Board directed staff to prepare such a letter.

Chuck Johnisee Appreciation Event

Chuck Johnisee has been a long-time volunteer in the community. He was instrumental in getting the swimming pool built, and in formation of the District. He was also one of the early Board Members. He has now sold his business and will be moving from the area. The District will host a “Business After Hours” evening at the Aquatic Center on September 17, 2015 in his honor. Members of the community have suggested that the Aquatic Center be named after Chuck. The circumstances meet the District’s naming policy. The Board would like to know more about Chuck’s background before making a decision.

Financial Reports-Historical Spreadsheets

The Board reviewed current “Budget to Actual” reports, and 12 years of historical financial information. The Board recommended sharing the historical data with the Budget Committee.

Greg shared some data points relating to the Airborne Intelligence Industry (DRONES) that he gathered at a recent meeting. This is an important established and growing industry in the Columbia Gorge area. It is an industry that is boosting the local economy and supporting the quality of life in the community.

Directors Report

Lori met with Sheriff, Matt English, regarding Randy Klantchnek’s complaints about the Odell Park. He has documentation that they have responded every time that Randy has called. They have found no real problems, and very few nuisance situations. During the summer months, the District stationed an employee at the park in the evenings; there were absolutely no issues noted.

A covered bike rack is being built in the parking lot as an Eagle Scout project by David Walker.

Jason Taylor contact the District to see if there was interest in buying the 7 acre Campbell property off Brookside Drive for $950,000.

The District has received City Planning approval of the SS Indian Creek Trail segment.

A copy of this report is included as part of these minutes.

Aquatic Center Report

General Admission income was slightly down in July, and slightly up in August, so it doesn’t appear that the opening of The Dalles Aquatic Center has had much impact. Annual close-down maintenance is in full swing with some of the major tasks as follows:

Replacing Recreation Pool Sand
Refurbishing the Diving Blocks
Installing new pool deck grating
Resealing the Parking Lot
Changing out tubing on the chemical feed pumps
General maintenance and deep cleaning

A copy of this report is included as part of these minutes.

Reinig Guignard Drive Property

The CUP application has been submitted to County Planning. October 31, 2015 is the first deadline for a decision on the purchase. The purchase option can be extended 2 times for $10,000 each.

Resolutions

Port SDC’s for Trail Connection Grant Match—Greg moved to adopt this resolution spending $20,000 of SDC’s; second by Glenna. The vote was as follows: Glenna, Yea; Greg, Yea; Mike, Yea; Renee, No.

County Punch Bowl Grant Match—Mike moved to adopt this resolution spending $5,000 of SDC’s; second by Mike; the motion passed unanimously.

Mt Hood Towne Hall Pickle Ball Courts—Greg moved to adopt this resolution spending $7,500 of SDC’s; second by Glenna; the motion passed unanimously.

Public Records and Public Meetings—Glenna moved to adopt this resolution to comply with Oregon’s Public Meeting Records Law; second by Greg; the motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board, Mike moved to adjourn the meeting; second by Glenna; the motion passed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2015 at the Aquatic Center.

Date Signed______

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Vice President, Renee van de GriendATTEST, Board Member