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March 23,2011
MINUTES
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order at 4:OOp.m., by PFD President Bob Tippett, in Conference
Room#1 at Pasco City Hall.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: John Merk, Bob Tippett, Spence Jilek, Mark Morrissette, and
Leonard Dietrich (via teleconference).
Also Present: Gary Crutchfield, PFD Chief Administrative Officer, Stan Strebel, Deputy
City Manager, Fred Bowen, Franklin County Administrator and Troy Woody, TRAC
General Manager.
Approval of Minutes:
• It was motioned by Mr. Jilek, seconded by Mr. Merk, and carried to approve the minutes
of the November 29, 2010 meeting.
Claims Approval:
Mr. Crutchfield presented fourth quarter Claims History, and Expenditure Activity per the
Account History. Following discussion, it was motioned by Mr. Merk, seconded by Mr.
Morrissette and carried to approve payment of fourth quarter claims in the total amount of
$80,108.85.
Financial Report:
Mr. Crutchfield presented the fourth quarter Operating Statement reflecting actual Total
Sources of Funds $308,186.67 and actual Total Uses of Funds $272,167.94. The fourth
quarter Net Assets Statement was also presented reflecting an actual Net Asset balance of
$96,701.17. Following discussion, the Financial Report was approved as presented.
Old Business:
None to report
New Business:
Annual Report/2010
Mr. Crutchfield presented the "draft" Pasco Public Facilities District Annual Report for
consideration. After discussion the Board approved the report as presented.
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2011 Bud�et
Mr. Crutchfield presented the "draft" budget. Following discussion, it was motioned by Mr.
Jilek, seconded by Mr. Morrissette and carried to approve the 2011 Budget as presented.
Meetin� Schedule
Mr. Crutchfield informed the Board that recent state auditor findings reflect the rneeting
schedule had not been maintained and advertised as prescribed by the Charter of the Pasco
Public Facilities District. Mr. Crutchfield asked the Board if they would like to amend the
meeting dates which currently reflect"the third Wednesday of the first month of the quarter."
After discussion, the Board provided concurrence to remain with the current schedule;
however, requested calendar of dates per schedule.
Re�ional PFD Status Report Merk�
Mr. Merk stated at the last Regional PFD meeting, of the potential projects discussed, four
projects received the most support:
• Hanford Reach
• Performing Arts
• Aquatic Center
• Tri-City Convention Center expansion
Mr. Merk further shared, through continued discussion, it was unanimously decided to hire a
consultant to perform a professional survey on what voters want, including a feasibility
analysis and also what voters would most likely support on a ballot.
TRAC Options
Mr. Crutchfield stated he recently had met with Mr. Bowen and 1VIr. Woody to discuss TRAC
and the financial support received from the City of Pasco. Three years from now the City's
responsibility will expire; when the City financial support retires and all financial
responsibility goes to the County, this will create a significant impact on the County.
Considering the variety of activities occumng, soccer fields, softball and baseball this venue
could be considered a "regional recreational complex." If this venue was owned by the
Pasco Public Facilities District and advanced as a regional project it may be possible to
incorporate an aquatics center.
Mr. Woody stated that a consultant had been hired to prepare a feasibility analysis to
determine if an aquatic center would fit into the TRAC activities - in place of the arena site;
the arena site is a financial drain on the facility. All infrastructures are already in place
except for the pool, locker rooms and showers. If the pavilion was converted into an ice rink,
the expo house into a field house for volley ball, basket ball and add a year round aquatic
center along with the baseball stadium and soccer complex - you will have created a
tournament venue found no where else in the Tri Cities.
Chairman Tippett asked if the source of money saved could go to hiring a consultant to
review the structural capability in order to house an aquatic center.
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Mr. Crutchfield suggested the consultant could also update the capital and operational
financials of the facility. From a regional perspective it could be a win-win for everyone
Board concurred that staff should arrange a consultant contract for Board review at next or
special meeting; purpose of consultant to evaluate potential for TRAC to accommodate
regional aquatics center and associated economics (construction, operations and secondary
economic benefits).
Other Business
None to report
Adjournment:
There being no other business, President Tippett adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m.
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Bob Tippett, President Debra L. Clark, PFD Secre`fary -�
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