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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-2007 Public Facilities District Minutes PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD April 18,2007 MINUTES Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m., by PFD Board President Bob Tippett, in Conference Room 41 at Pasco City Hall. Roll Call: Board Members Present: John Merk, Mark Morrissette, Spence Jilek and Bob Tippett. Board Member Excused Absence: Leonard Dietrich. Also Present: Gary Crutchfield, PFD Chief Administrative Officer; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Jim Chase, Finance Manager; and Debbie Clark, PFD Secretary. Visitors: Vic Epperly, Citizen Advocate, and Allison Matthews, Parks and Recreation, Recreation Specialist. Approval of Minutes: It was motioned by Mr. Merk, seconded by Mr. Morrissette, and carried to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2007 meeting. Claims Approval: Mr. Chase presented claims for the first quarter (January 1 through March 31, 2007). Following discussion, it was motioned by Mr. Merk, seconded by Mr. Morrissette and carried to approve payment of claims in the total of$25,258.71. Financial Report: Mr. Chase reported the sales tax revenue has continually increased since April 2003, and provided a sales tax receipts recap since inception. The current year-to-date operating statement was presented, reflecting as of January 1, 2007 the PFD Total Source of Funds: $328,400 in revenues, consisting of sales tax, interest income and funding transfers. Total Uses of Funds: $293,200. PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD Minutes—April 18,2007 Page- 1 Old Business: Status of Regional Planning Effort: Mr. Crutchfield reported that representatives from each of the three cities have been meeting and have inventoried options. They have gone through a public process to identify projects in the Tri Cities. The results reflect great support for both an aquatic center and a performing arts center. At this stage, the oversight committee would like to conclude with the consultant and report back to each city council the conclusion of the study, recommending the cities make a collective commitment to continue working together toward a ballot issue for 2008. Mr. Epperly spoke to the Board regarding an aquatic center project and suggested the development of a Metropolitan Park District, Mr. Tippett thanked Mr. Epperly for his presentation. Other Business: Annual Report: Mr. Tippett presented a copy of the 2006 Annual Report that was presented to Council. Spokane Public Facilities District: Mr. Tippett shared an e-mail received from Spokane Public Facilities District regarding the September 24 -25, 2007 conference. Adjournment: There being no other business, Mr. Tippett adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. 7z Bob Tippett, Presi t Debbie Clar , PFD Secretary PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD Minutes—April 18,2007 Page-2