SEQUIM — Susan Sorensen, who has served on the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center board since 2002, has been elected by her fellow SARC board commissioners to serve as board chairwoman for 2011.
She took over for Erika Starks, who has served as chairwoman for the past two years.
Sorensen was elected by Starks, Bob MacAulay and Melinda Griffith.
Sorensen said that, though the cost of propane, power and water have gone up, SARC will institute no increase in fees this year, primarily because of the poor economy.
Discussions may resume about fees when SARC commissioners consider the facilities’ 2012 budget, she said.
Sorensen said SARC is now completely funded by fee-paying users who come through the door.
It no longer receives Clallam County Park and Recreation District No. 1 tax levy dollars since voters twice rejected such an assessment in 2003.
That original assessment was passed in 1984.
Sorensen said applications to fill the board seat left vacant with the death of SARC Commissioner Annette Kuss are being accepted until 4 p.m. Jan. 31.
The appointee would fill for the remainder of the four-year term. Voters would elect a commissioner for the seat in November.
Address applications to Susan Sorensen, chair, 610 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim, WA 98382, or drop it off at the front desk at SARC.
To qualify for the position, the applicant must reside within the boundaries of Clallam County Park and Recreation District No. 1, which are similar to those of the Sequim School District.
For more information, phone the center at 360-683-3344.
