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Parks Advisory Board
About the Board
The Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board assists the director of the Division of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate in Parks events and assist in promoting parks facilities, events and programs.
The board is composed of eleven members. Five members are appointed from each of the County Council districts and must reside in those districts. Six members serve at-large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members can serve up to three four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.
Regular Meetings
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
- Parks Administration Offices (or virtual as needed during COVID-19): 6705 Puget Park Drive Snohomish, WA 98296
Council District Representatives
- Council District 1: Kirahy Meyers
- Council District 2: Carolyn Carlson
- Council District 3: Nicholas Coelho
- Council District 4: David Green
- Council District 5: Stephen Heise
Staff Contact:
Sharon Swan: sharon.swan@co.snohomish.wa.us
Dave McConnell: David.McConnell@co.snohomish.wa.us
Officers
- Chair: Jacob Vail
- Vice Chair: Mike Farrell
- Recording Secretary: Kirahy Meyers
At-Large Representatives
- David Divoky
- Mike Farrell
- Darrell Olson
- Kevin Cronk
- Jacob Vail
- Douglas Shafer
Members
2023 Parks Advisory Board Matrix - Updated 01/24/2023
Park Board Openings
There are no (0) openings for this board as of January 31, 2023.
Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications received will be reviewed when received.
Type of Board: Advisory
Contact: Sharon Swan at 425-388-6616 or Dave McConnell at 425-388-6627
How to Apply: If interested in serving on the Parks Advisory Board, please review the information on this webpage and consider attending a Parks Advisory Board meeting. To apply for an opening on the Parks Advisory Board, please go to the Snohomish County Boards and Commissions webpage and click the "Current Boards and Commissions" link. Once there, please follow the instructions to apply and then submit your application.
General Description of Board Duties
SCC 2.16.030 established the Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board to assist the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation in reviewing and recommending policies related to Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Board members also participate at parks events and assist in the promotion of parks facilities, events and programs. The board is composed of 11 members. Five members represent and are appointed from each of the County Council Districts and shall reside in those districts. Six members serve at-large and may reside anywhere in the county. Board members represent a broad range of interest and can serve for up to three four-year terms. Nominees are recommended by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council pursuant to SCC 2.03.040. Contact 425-388-6602 for more information.
Bylaws
Qualifications and Restrictions
Criteria used to evaluate potential nomination for a position of the Parks Advisory Board include:
- Community experience
- Working with or membership in one or more community-based non-profit groups
- Experience with a public agency operating public parks
- Participation in Snohomish County Parks including the Evergreen State Fair Park
- History of volunteerism
- Experience in marketing and promotion of parks
- Extra skills that can be applied to assisting parks
Additional Information
Length of Term: Four years
Maximum Consecutive Terms Allowed: Three terms
Total Board Members: 11 members
2023 Agendas & Meetings
Meeting Date | Agendas | Minutes |
---|---|---|
01/10/2023 | 01/10/2023 Agenda | 01/10/2023 Minutes |
02/14/2023 | 02/14/2023 Agenda | 02/14/2023 Minutes |
03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 Agenda | 03/14/2023 Minutes |
04/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 Agenda | 04/11/2023 Minutes |
05/09/2023 | 05/09/2023 Agenda | 05/09/2023 Minutes |
06/13/2023 | 06/13/2023 Agenda | 06/13/2023 Minutes |
07/11/2023 | 07/11/2023 Agenda | 07/11/2023 Minutes |
08/08/2023 | 08/08/2023 Agenda | 08/08/2023 Minutes |
09/12/2023 | 09/12/2023 Agenda | 09/12/2023 Minutes |
10/10/2023 | 10/10/2023 Agenda | 10/10/2023 Minutes |
11/13/2023 | 11/13/2023 Agenda | 11/13/2023 Minutes |
12/12/2023 | 12/12/2023 Agenda | 12/12/2023 Minutes |
2022 Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Date | Agendas | Minutes |
---|---|---|
01/11/2022 Meeting | 01/11/2022 Agenda | 01/11/2022 Minutes |
02/08/2022 Meeting | 02/08/2022 Agenda | 02/08/2022 Minutes |
03/08/2022 Meeting | 03/08/2022 Agenda | 03/08/2022 Minutes |
04/12/2022 Meeting | 04/12/2022 Agenda | 04/12/2022 Minutes |
05/10/2022 Meeting | 05/10/2022 Agenda | 05/10/2022 Minutes |
06/14/2022 Meeting | 06/14/2022 Agenda | 06/14/2022 Minutes |
07/12/2022 Meeting | 07/12/2022 Agenda | 07/12/2022 Minutes |
08/09/2022 Meeting | 08/09/2022 Agenda | 08/09/2022 Minutes |
09/13/2022 Meeting | 09/13/2022 Agenda | 09/13/2022 Minutes |
10/11/2022 Meeting | 10/11/2022 Agenda | 10/11/2022 Minutes |
11/08/2022 Meeting | 11/08/2022 Agenda | 11/08/2022 Minutes |
12/13/2022 Meeting | 12/13/2022 Agenda - No Meeting | 12/13/2022 Minutes -No Meeting |
Meeting | Agenda | Meeting |
2021 Agendas
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13 - Parks Tour
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
- August 10 - No meeting
- September 14
- October 12 - Parks Tour
- November 9
- December - No meeting
2021 Minutes
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
- August 10 - No meeting
- September 14
- October 12 - Parks tour
- November 9
- December - No meeting
2020 Agendas
- January 14 - canceled due to snow
- February 11
- March 10 - canceled due to COVID-19
- April - canceled due to COVID-19
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 8
- September 8
- October 13 - Field trip meeting
- November 10
- December - No meeting
2020 Minutes
- January 14 - canceled due to snow
- February 11
- March 10 - canceled due to COVID-19
- April - canceled due to COVID-19
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 8
- September 8
- October 13 - Field trip meeting
- November 10
- December - No meeting
For agendas and minutes from previous years, please contact Sharon Swan at 425-388-6616 or Dave McConnell at 425-388-6627.