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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 06.22 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1001 North Idaho Road Apache Junction, Arizona Regular Meeting June 22,1981 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on June 22, 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 Hedy Hall Tami Kirkham Ron Staples Margaret Carlin Harvey Long STAFF PRESENT: Michael Carden Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent Sharon Seder, Community Services Coordinator CALL TO ORDER: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS: OLD BUSINESS: July 4th Lois Broman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.The Pledge of Allegence was not given because the meeting was held in the Community Services Building and a flag was not available. Ron Staples made a motion to accept the agenda as presented with a second by Harvey Long.Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Harvey Long to accept the minutes of the May 18th regular meeting with typographical errors to be corrected. The motion was seconded by Hedy Hall and passed unanimougly. Jeff Bell updated the Commission on all the activities underway at the present time.He stated there were approximately 600-700 children and 350 adults involved in activities sponsored by the Community Services Department. The Commission was informed that the dance planned for high school age students had been canceled.Discussion was held on the fry bread booth and the other activities the Commission was involved in. Discussion was held on the forming of a volleyball team from the Commission. Jeff Bell stated the 2nd and 3rd of July, the Community Services Department was sponsoring a basketball tournament and asked if anyone could help.He stated June 22, 1981 page 2 there would be 10 different towns parti- cipating. On July 9 & 10, Jeff Bell stated we were sponsoring an Oklahoma All Star Wrestling team that was coming in to wrestle some of our students. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBER: The Commission was told that Tami Kirk- ham was planning to move outside the city limits which makes her uneligible to serve on the Commission.A motion was made by Ron Staples to recommend to the City Council the appointment of Tami Kirkham as an ex -officio member and to recommend to the City Clerk advertising the vacancy left by Tami.The motion was aeconded by Harvey Long and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS .Lost Dutchman Days: Float: APPROVED: ,) /( SECRETARY II Discussion was held on the upcoming Lost Dutchman Days.The Chamber,)of Commerce had asked if the Commission was interested in taking over a committee.A motion was made by Ron Staples for the Commission to be the Information Booth Committee. Motion was seconded by Hedy Hall and carried unanimously. The Commission decided to definitely have a float in the Lost Dutchman Days parade. The theme would be Parks and Recreation combined with the Lost Dutchman theme that will be announced later by the Chamber. Discussion was held on plans for the park area on the complex.Discussion was also held on ideas for recreational trips with the Community Services bus. Harvey Long made a motion to adjourn with Ron Staples making the second.Motion carried unanimously.