City Council

1 CITY OF PORT ORFORD REGULAR SESSION OF THE PARKS COMMISSION THURSDAY, April 4th, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M. Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/157256829 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 (877) 309-2073 United States: 1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 157-256-829 AGENDA 1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Additions to the Agenda 3. E Clampus Vitus: Historical Marker 4. Minutes for March 7th (pg. 2-4) 5. Citizen Concerns (On Agenda items only; 3 min.) 6. REPORT: Buffington Park Host (pg. 5) 7. Consent Calendar 8. Commissioner Reports a. Comm. Izumida b. Comm. Kocurek c. Comm. Thompson d. Comm. Sampsel e. Comm. Tidey f. Comm. Fraser 9. Old Business a. Grants Discussion/Update b. Battlerock Access Discussion/Update 10. New Business 11. Considerations a. Citizens b. Commissioner’s 12. Future Meetings Thursday, March 7th, 2024; Regular Meeting In the Gable Chambers and Online at 6:00 pm 13. Adjourn 2 Mar 7 2024 - Parks Commission Minutes Called 6:00 Izumida, Kocurek, Thompson, Tidy Item 3 tabled Item 4 Jan 4 minutes - 1st to approve Izumida, 2nd Tidey- vote unanimous to approve Item 5 - Citizen Concerns Sierra Izumida came to ask to renew the lease for Siskiyou discovery school. There is a question from City Council about covering the electric - Izumida recuses. Remaining counselors recommend renewing the lease by consensus. Item 6 - Buffington Park host not present. Tidey mentions that there is no contract requiring the host to attend meetings. A handwritten report for the month of October was provided. By consensus, Parks would ask new CA to work on formalizing the arrangement with Park Host to include a contract. Item 7 - Consent Calendar - no items in packet Item 8 - Commissioner Reports a. Izumida - provided a copy of a quote for fixing the deck of the A-frame. There was a question about the budget - R&M. This would not meet the 5k limit to acquire bids. Jerry has a crew of volunteers with access to a contractor's license. Two different options - composite decking ($$$). Doesn't include dump or additional rot if discovered. Doesn't include grip tape either. Tidey motions to approve the bid from Jerry Boystrom up to $1500 total. Kocurek seconds. Thompson notes that Melissa should confirm CCB contractor license. Unanimous vote to approve. Izumida mentioned the slippery Battle Rock bridge to Public Works. PW recommended bleach. b. Kocurek - acquired grip tape for slippery bridge. Windmill on Hole 4 is wearing out its bushing and will need a bearing or to be welded stationary. c. Thompson - Called Ford Family Foundation regarding playground to gague interest. They have a community grant towards the end of fundraising, up to 25k. Need an email and a contact - is Parks supportive of Thompson acting as contact person? By consensus, yes. Golf balls and discs are out - Izumida replenished golf balls. Old discs were donated. If we stock discs Tidey indicates that they need to be heavily marked as PO property. d. Sampsel - not present e. Tidey - 4th of July disc golf tournament looks like a "go." Towel, mini marker, and water bottle for "players pack" in lieu of a disc so people can bring their own. Tidey and Jared Rush are going to mark out the "back 9" by 4th of July. Would be nice to have additional course back there. Has been talking to Jubilee about Car Show - they would prefer not to use back lot, rather the school or baseball diamond. Tidey would prefer the car show at school, but there are concerns about the integrity of the new track. Tidey will ask Jubilee to talk to the school. f. Fraser - not present 9. Old Business a. Grant discussion - Parks and Rec lottery grant deadline is April 1st. CCD is the grant writing agency that can help us apply. CA is new, Tidey will approach 3 her about this once she's had an opportunity to get her bearings. Thompson requested a fwd of the grant page. Local Govt Grant program LGGT - has 30 million for playgrounds, etc. Large grant application is April 1. Tidey advises that CCD could assist with this grant as well. Izumida took photos of the park's current condition - might be helpful for grant application. b. Battle Rock Access Discussion / Update - the stairs. Izumida asks: Where do we find money to hire someone with a license? Do we just remove the stairs and level the grade? Recommends doing it "properly" to avoid making the erosion worse. Question about ADA code - how many beaches have ADA accessible beaches. Izumida suggested taking out the steps and installing a mesh filled with gravel to help stabilize. 10. New Business a. Thompson was contacted by Brent Cook regarding the Old Jail. Wants to try to get it on national registry of historic sites. By consensus, the Parks Commission is supportive. b. 11. a. No Citizen's considerations b. Commissioner's considerations Tidey - next month we need to look at our budget. Review Master Plan at upcoming meeting to review priorities for next FY. Notes that we are behind on several Master Plan projects. Bathrooms and signage are priorities for Tidey. Commissioners asked to bring list of top few items to next meeting. Thompson - knows a citizen who wants to purchase a memorial bench. Tidey advises that Dena is the person to talk to. By consensus the Parks commission reaffirms their willingness to establish a memorial bench. Kocurek - none Izumida - wants to look at starting a farmer's market at Buffington. Notes that it's strikingly simple. Tidey recommends coordinating with Katie King Van Wormer and then coming to the commission. Izumida recommends May - Aug or Sept. By consensus, the commission supports Izumida continuing to explore this. Fence is on hold while grant funding, etc. is explored. Booth rent could possibly be used for fundraising. 4 12. Next meeting - April 4, 6pm. Adjourn 6:46pm Respectfully submitted, Clark Kocurek Attest, _______________ Brian Thompson, Chair Date Attest, ______________________________________________________________________________ Clark Kocurek, Parks Recorder Date