HIGHLANDS RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Attendants:

BOARD- Hal Carroll, President (H.C.)

Jim Sell (J.S.)

Pam Merkadeau (P.M) (arrived at 7:15pm during the Committee Reports)

STAFF- Margaret Glomstad (M.G.)

Aimee Lemoine (A.L.)

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Board President H.C.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

The minutes of the May 20, 2008 Special Board Meeting and the minutes of the June 9, 2008 Regular Board Meeting were reviewed and approved as read.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Ruth Anderson

COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

None

MANAGER’S REPORT

A. Programming-The first four weeks of camp were full and it is anticipated that the following weeks will be the same. The change to one week aquatics classes has increased enrollment. Fall preschool has a waiting list and an increase in capacity is in progress. The fall brochure will be ready for the print shop in two weeks.

B. Facilities/Grounds- Tennis court lighting plans are in the building department.

C. The 4^th of July was a success but appeared to have a lower attendance due to the long weekend.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Board reviewed the Safety Committee Minutes.

FINANCIAL REPORT

A. The Rec. is at 100% of the budget. The Board reviewed the preliminary 2007/2008 financial report.

OLD BUSINESS

A. The Board discussed the upcoming community meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, Thursday, July 31 and Thursday, August 7 to gather input from residents regarding the accepting of open space from the Chamberlain Development. The Board reiterated its position that will not get involved in the discussion of the number of homes proposed by Chamberlain. The District is interested in input regarding the acceptance of the open space, possible uses for the open space and concerns regarding accepting the open space.

B. The Ad Hoc Child Development Center Committee, P.M. and B.S. met with the architects on June 19, 2008. A rough estimate of construction costs came in higher than expected. M.G. will be exploring additional options to finance the project and possible alterations to the plans to make the project financially feasible. The schematic designs will continue to be refined with cost reductions in mind.

NEW BUSINESS

A. The Board discussed Resolution #2008-01 – Transfer of Funds. J.S. made a motion to approve Resolution #2008-01 and the motion passed unanimously.

PAYMENT OF THE BILLS

Bills were passed for the Board’s review and signatures. Board Member J.S. made a motion to pay the bills and the motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNEMNT

Board Member P.M. made a motion to adjourn the meeting and the motion was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret Glomstad