NORTH PENINSULA RECREATION SERVICE AREA
MINUTES FOR JANUARY 26TH, 2004
REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm
II. ROLL CALL
Present were: Paul Lorenzo, Beth Jones, James Price, Patti Floyd, and Peter Mysing
III. AGENDA APPROVAL: AGENDA AMENDMENTS
Paul Lorenz moved to accept the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Patti Floyd.
MOTION PASSED.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Paul Lorenzo moved to accept the minutes of November 24th, and December 15th, 2003 as submitted. James Price seconded. MOTION PASSED.
V. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATION
Public Hearing held at 6:30 pm had not public present, and no public present for the
Regular meeting.
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Craig Chapman and Scott Holt, from Finance, were present to provide information
related to the budget process. Graphs were passed to each member of the
Board. The graphs contained projections for spending, fund balance, and capital
projects forecast. Craig reminded the Board that within five years the S.A. would
need to meet the minimum fund balance required by the Borough Ordinance, for
the operation of the S.A.
Finance Director, Scott Holt, provided clarification on the budgeting process. He
also indicated that his children would love swimming at the pool. The family had
a pool in their backyard before moving to Alaska.
The Director reported that the transfer of Nikiski Elementary to North Peninsula
Recreation S.A. is complete. The Borough Assembly approved unanimously to
the transfer at their meeting on January 12th, 2004. The job of trying to hold on
to items for use at the elementary school begins, especially kitchen items, and
the score clock.
Karen pointed out to the Board the new video game station. The station will
accommodate eight players and has four stations for different games. The foos
ball table is in storage and will have the legs attached when a room becomes
available.
Rachel Parra, Recreation Supervisor, reported on the Ultra Violet/Supersonic
Volleyball program. Everything is moving along quit well. Enrollment is up,
and she has coaches for the teams.
January, 2004 has not been a good month for the Nikiski Pool. Karen provided
the Board with the information related to a septic problem, finally resolved, a problem
with the boilers not firing and not hot water for the pool, and a failing heat
exchanger. The boiler problem and the heat exchanger are being worked on,
and prices to fix, and or replace will be forth coming.
NONE.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
The North Peninsula Recreation Service Area budget was presented. Information in the budget packet included: Salary costs, maintenance line item information, projected revenue, capital project transfer, projections for capital projects through 2010. Karen asked the Board if there were any questions, suggestions for the budget. She indicated that the February 16th special meeting would be for the purpose of adopting a budget, setting the mill rate, and setting recreation fees.
Paul Lorenzo moved to support the land exchange proposal between the KPB and OSK.
Patti Floyd Seconded. MOTION PASSED.
(Attached is a copy for reference.)
James moved to approve the proposed legislation for filling vacancies within the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Service Areas. Paul Lorenzo Seconded. MOTION PASSED.
X. ANNOUNCEMENT: Special meeting February 16th, 2004. Public Hearing 6:30 pm and
Special meeting to begin at 7 pm.
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTION/PRESENTATION
None
XII. BOARD COMMENTS:
None
XIII. EXECTUTIVE SESSION:
XIV. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn Adjourned at 8:35 pm
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ACTING BOARD SECRETARY BOARD CHAIRPERSON
Beth Jones
Minutes Approved: February 16th, 2004