Trailer Estates Park And Recreation District

The meeting addressed public comments concerning access issues for Bingo, the cost of recreation events, and comfort in the Craft Room, alongside concerns about the safety of the Activity Center ramp. The Board approved the Treasurer's Report and subsequently approved several guideline and policy updates. Key actions included a motion to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solid Waste Services, with proposals due March 13, 2026. Other updates involved revising the Secretary's Duties (PP1C) regarding door access notices, updating Bulletin Board Guidelines (PP32), and incorporating a section on Unsightly Appearance into the Rules & Regulations (Part E). Dates were also approved for the Enforcement Committee and the Auditor Selection Committee meetings.

The key discussion topics for the meeting included the transition to Outlook/Office Email and Business Software, the appointment of Canvassing Board Members, and addressing building issues at the Activity Center with an engineer. Other scheduled items were Public Comment, the Treasurer's Report, and Invoice Approval.

The meeting focused heavily on the phased reopening of facilities following public health guidelines. Key discussions included the completion of the D'Alene Post Office parking lot project and the craft room flooring project. Updates were provided regarding a county traffic study which did not justify the request for stop signs. Significant time was dedicated to establishing and reviewing protocols for reopening the pool, including limiting capacity to ten people, enforcing two-hour usage limits, requiring residents to bring and use sanitizers, and restricting usage to park residents only initially. The reopening of the pavilion and beach area, along with the kayak ramp, was proposed for May 6th, with strict adherence to social distancing and a limit of ten people per pavilion table. Phase two for the small and large halls was proposed for June 1st, excluding parties, dances, dinners, and church services due to capacity limits. Phase three, including the activity center and woodshop, was tentatively set for June 15th, while the gym remains closed by order. Furthermore, cancellations for May and June summer dances were confirmed, and maintenance issues regarding boat tie-downs and handicapped shower facilities were addressed.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge, followed by roll call confirming a quorum was established in the hall. Public comments addressed the requirement for Trailer Estates to be listed as an additional insured on a church contract, and concerns were raised about reducing meetings to one date per month, suggesting keeping the third Monday. Another resident provided input on proposed inexpensive additions (TRX suspension system and exercise bands) for the gym equipment. Standing committee reports included a request for air conditioning in the clothes sorting and appliance checking room due to heat. The Computer Club reported issues with residents connecting new Spectrum equipment, particularly printers, and offered assistance. The main workshop agenda focused on the review of the church contract renewal, discussing the proposed $11,304 base annual rent and the church's request for annual increases tied to the CPI instead of the previously adopted 5% escalator. The church representatives also requested official inclusion of existing practices, such as additional time usage in the large and small halls after services, choir practice time, use of the Beach Pavilion for a women's group, an automatic annual lease renewal, and formalizing the rent linkage to CPI with a maximum of five percent.

The meeting included discussions regarding the approval of prior minutes from November 18, 2019, and a workshop meeting held on October 1, 2019. Financial reports were presented, showing checking and money market balances, and approved. Discussions covered park conditions, including the Rose Garden (planting of rose bushes and donation of a metal sculpture), the cancellation of a Clean Park Day, and work on handicapped access at the beach pavilion. Updates were given on Bingo kitchen earnings and coordination of the soup crew. Updates on upcoming events included the cancellation of the December potluck and details regarding ticket sales for a Christmas party and a New Year's Eve party. A significant discussion occurred regarding a proposal to change procedural language (Rule 3:15) to allow the maintenance manager and trustee to dispose of assets with zero value without board approval. There was also an extensive debate concerning a proposal to purchase a statue of a dog, with concerns raised about cost, placement, the park's non-pet-friendly policy, and whether fundraising proceeds designated for service dogs should be diverted to this purpose. Financial concerns were raised about the park losing approximately $2,000 annually on the laundromat amenity, prompting discussion about monitoring usage versus seeking other income-generating options for the space. Audits were completed, and information regarding various club meetings and ticket sales for upcoming events was shared.