Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancy

The MACRD is accepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors as a result of Board member Rebecca Blaho resigning from the board effective December 22, 2025.

The appointee will serve through June 30, 2027.

The MACRD Board of Directors is comprised of a five-member board. Each member is elected by the registered voters of the district to serve a four-year term. Applicants must be registered voters and reside within the district’s boundaries.

The deadline to submit applications for this board vacancy is
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm.

For more information, please contact Courtney Snead at
(541) 475-4253 or via email at executivedirector@macrecdistrict.com.

Form-fillable application (in progress)
(available by Friday, September 26, 2025 )

MACRD Board of Directors Upcoming Meetings

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30pm
Work Session and Business meeting
Meeting location:
Jefferson County Commission Meeting Room, 66 SE D Street, Madras, OR 97741
Zoom link Agenda Meeting Materials
Zoom passcode: 4253

The public may attend the meeting in-person or via zoom. The district is committed to continuing access via zoom to make meetings more accessible and transparent to the public.

The meeting agenda and packet will be posted above no later than Friday (at 5:00pm) prior to the board meeting.

To schedule live public comments via Zoom, please email your request to executivedirector@macrecdistrict.com or call (541) 475-4253 by 3:00p.m. on the day of the board meeting.  All requests should include your name, phone number and address.

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Snead, Executive Director, at (541) 475-4253 or the above referenced email.

FY2025-26 Board Meeting Schedule (revised 09.22.25)

Governance

Our Board Members

Public Records Requests

The MACRD is a public agency in the State of Oregon, and as a result most records are public. Our staff will respond to official public records requests as soon a practicable without unreasonable delay, according to timelines outlines in ORS. Requests should be emailed or mailed to MACRD, Attn: Executive Director, 1195 SE Kemper Way, Madras, OR 97741. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at (541) 475-4253 or info@macrecdistrict.com.

Public Records Request Form
Public Records Request Policy

Board of Directors Meetings

The MAC Recreation District Board of Directors are responsible for establishing goals and setting policies that guide MACRD operations. They also supervise one employee, the Executive Director, who is responsible for district operations and day-to-day management.

The MAC Recreation District Board of Directors generally holds their monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Madras Aquatic Center, 1195 SE Kemper Way, Madras, Oregon.

Board Work Sessions

The Board generally meets in a work session at 6:00pm prior to their business meeting that starts immediately after the work session, at approximately 7:00pm. Work sessions are intended for the Board to receive and discuss information regarding district operations, new projects and programs, and talk with staff about their thoughts prior to making a decision in a business meeting.  No decisions are made during work sessions.  The Board conducts its official district business during regular business meetings.

Regular Business Meetings
The regular business meeting generally begins immediately after the work session, around 7:00pm. Visitors are invited to address the MACRD Board during their regular business meeting.  Those who wish to address the MACRD Board are asked to complete a public comment card and state their name and address at the beginning of their remarks.  Visitors are asked to limit their remarks to three minutes or less. Individuals who wish to also offer written materials or letters related to their in-person comments are asked to submit them to executivedirector@macrecdistrict.com by noon the Friday before the meeting for inclusion in the published meeting packet. Any written correspondence received before 3pm on the board meeting day will be printed and provided to the board of directors at the meeting.

Executive Sessions
The MACRD Board may meet in executive session pursuant to state statutes.  Executive sessions are closed to all members of the public except for representatives of the news media.

Cost Recovery Policy
The MAC Recreation District Board of Directors adopted a cost recovery policy May 28, 2025. If you have questions, please reach out to the Executive Director, Courtney Snead, at executivedirector@macrecdistrict.com.

Master Plan
The 2023-2033 MACRD Master Plan was approved by the board of directors on November 29, 2023 after a 10-month process in partnership with the University of Oregon and Bean Foundation. The plan reflects stakeholder, patron and community engagement culminating in three areas of focus for the next ten years, including sustainability, quality programs, and partnerships.

2023-2033 MACRD Master Plan

State of Oregon Rules
The state of Oregon establishes requirements for operating public aquatics facilities. They current rules are available at OHA Pool Rules, OAR 33-062 Effective 04.01.25.

Board Adopted Policies
The board of directors adopts policies that guide the work of the MACRD staff. They are reviewed annually in an effort to ensure they are up to date and reflect the operations of the MACRD.

MACRD By-Laws
Policy#2026-02, Volunteer Policy
Policy#2026-01, Financial Management Policies
Policy#2025-01, Cost Recovery Policy
Policy#2024-01, Registration Policy
Resolution#2024-02, Public Contracting Rules and Procedures
Policy#2023-04 Public Records Request Policy
Policy#2023-03 Volunteers Policy
Policy#2023-02 Patron Rules and Regulations
Policy#2023-01 Inclement Weather & Air Quaility Policy
Policy#2022-04 Public Complaints Policy
Policy#2022-03 Information Security & Acceptable Use Policy
Policy#2022-02 Emergency Lifeguard Recruitment & Retention Incentives Policy
Policy#2022-01 Heat Illness Prevention Policy
Policy#2021-02 Locker Rental Policy
Policy#2021-01 Senior and Military Discount Policy
Policy#2015-13 Membership Policy
Policy#2015-12 Facility Rental Policy
Policy#2015-06 Scholarship Policy

Board Meeting Minutes & Materials

Meeting minutes are uploaded after they are approved by the board of directors
at their next regular business meeting. Video recordings of the meeting are available here.
Prior year Agendas and Packet uploads in progress.

FY 2025-2026
July 21 Agenda Work Session Materials Business Meeting Materials Correspondence  Minutes
Aug 8 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Aug 25 Agenda Work Session Materials Business Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 22 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Oct 27 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Nov 24 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Dec 22 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 26 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 23 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Mar 23 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Apr 27 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 11 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 18 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
June 22 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes

FY 2024-2025
July 24, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes 
August 14, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials  Minutes
August 28, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 25, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Oct 23, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Nov 20, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Dec 18, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 7, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 22, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 12, 2025  Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Mar 19, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Apr 23, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 8, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 23, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 28, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
June 4, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes-revised
June 18, 2025 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes-revised

FY 2023-2024
July 25, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
August 23, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 7, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 27, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Oct 30, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Nov 29, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Dec 27, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 4, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials       Minutes
Jan 8, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 10, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 24, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 8, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 19, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 18, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials   Minutes
March 27, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
April 24, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 2, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 22, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 29, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
June 12, 2024 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes

FY 2022-2023
July 25, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
July 29, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Aug 22, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Aug 29, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 26, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Oct 17, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes 
Nov 21, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Dec 19, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 16, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 20, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Mar 20, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
April 17, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 4, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 15, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
June 5, 2023 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes

FY 2021-2022
July 6, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Aug 16, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Sept 20, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Oct 18, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Nov 15, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Dec 20, 2021 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Jan 17, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Feb 21, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Mar 21, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
Apr 18, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 5, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes
May 16, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes-Budget Committee
May 16, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes-Board Meeting
June 13, 2022 Agenda Meeting Materials Minutes

Minutes and meeting materials from prior years’ meetings are available upon request. For more information on records requests, please review our Public Records Request Policy or email us at info@macrecdistrict.com.

MACRD BUDGET DOCUMENTS

MACRD AUDIT REPORTS