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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 05.18 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona Regular Meeting May 18, 1981 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was. held on May 18, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. PRESENT:ABSENT: Lois Broman, Chairman Phil Richardson, Vice-chairman DeDe Scheff, Secretary Ronald Staples Harvey Long Hedy Hall Michael Carden STAFF PRESENT: Margaret Carlin Jeff Bell, Community Service Superintendent Sharon Seder, Community Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Lois Broman, Chairman, opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.The Pledge of Allegence was not given due to no flag being available. A motion was made by Harvey Long and seconded by DeDe Scheff to accept the agenda as presented.Motion carried unanimously. April 27, 1981 Harvey Long made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 27th meeting with a correction of typographical errors.Motion was seconded by Michael Carden and passed unanimously. March 23, 1981 A motion was made by Harvey Long and seconded by DeDe Scheff to accept the minutes of the March 23rd meeting. Motion carried unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS:Michael Carden and Hedy Hall, newly sworn members, were introducted to the Commission and welcomed by the Chairman and Jeff Bell.They were briefed and brought up to date on activities and projects the Commission was involved in. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the cost, size, and maintenence costs of a swimming pool.Harvey Long stated the Cub Scouts had collected aluminum cans and wanted to donate about 1500 cans to the swimming pool fund.They would like to have some publicity when the cans were donated. Parks and Recreation regular meeting May 18, 1981 page 2 SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:Jeff Bell spoke to the Commission on the latest development of activities. He stated the women's volleyball Lea- gue had ended last Thursday, which had run two months.There were about fifty ladies participating in the League who wished to begin another league immediately but were told next year. The Summer Recreation Program is filled almost to capacity with about 400 children registered.A briefing on what activities were still available followed. The Softball League will start on June 1st.An organizational meeting was held on May 14th with seventeen people showing up.It looked as if 9-10 teams would be playing. The Community Service Department now has a 60 -passenger bus.To begin with, the bus will be used for transporting students to the swimming classes at Fremont Jr. High. The bus can be used for city sponsored functions only. By having our own bus, we saved on the recreation program already. Ron aaples asked if the PeeWee League could use the bus for their All Star games, and was told no unless it was city sponsored because of the liability. Jeff Bell explained the Senior Sounds to the new members, and told them it had decreased from 3-4 pages to 11/2 pages.This is primarily due to the winter visitors being gone.The Crime Prevention programs, which we also offer, are slowing down.Again, due to the senior citizens being gone. Jeff Bell discussed Farrell Smith's prices on playground equipment and picnic furniture.We are receiving bids on a 50'X80' basketball court. As soon as Rich Broman, Director of Public Works, arid Jeff Bell can get together, they are going to stake out the mini park.We plan to have sand volleyball courts, picnic areas, and playground areas for the children. Discussion was heldoon the Community Services Activity Room, its uses and purpose. Discussion was held on the fund raiser presentations with Mr. Bell asking for a decision from the Commission. Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting May 18, 1981 page 3 NEW BUSINESS: Harvey Long made a motion not to accept the fund raisers with Ron Staples making the second.Motion carried unanimously. Jeff Bell stated we had received a verbal resignation from Jerry Bright due to his work schedule.Ron Staples made a motion to accept the resigna- tion of Jerry Bright with Harvey Long making the second.Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Ron Staples to recommend to the City Council Tami Kirkham to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission.The second was made by Harvey Long with the motion passing unanimously. Jeff Bell discussed the Fourth of July plans with the Commission.He explained the charges, and the schedule of events. The Commission was asked to help with a food booth, games, a team in the volleyball tournament, and if they wanted, a team in the water fight. Ribbons would be given for the games immediately following the games. DeDe Scheff stated she would be in charge of the fry bread booth, with Lois Broman, Hedy Hall, and possibly Margaret Carlin, assisting her.The fry bread will sell for 75, and possibly ice tea to sell for 50Q. Harvey Long, Mike Carden, Phil Richard- son, and Ron Staples will take care of the watermelon.Ideas on how to keep the watermelon cold were dicussed. Plans were made to hold a dance for high school aged students with a $1.00 admission charge.Phil Richardson, Harvey and Dolly Long, Ron and Joann Staples, Jeff and Tina Bell and Sharon Seder will take care of the dance. Jeff Bell asked for three commissioners to attend a special Planning & Zoning meeting on May 28 to discuss equine interests.DeDe Scheff, PhillRichard- son, and Harvey Long plan to attend. Mr. Carden stated he would be absent Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting May 18, 1981 page 4 APPROVED: SE from the next meeting (June 22) due to vacation. DeDe Scheff made a motion to adjourn with Harvey Long seconding.The motion carried unanimously.