HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 10.26 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Arizona
REGULAR MEETING
October 26, 1981
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on October 26, 1981 at 7:00 P.m. at the Apache
Junction City Hall Complex pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT:
Lois Broman, Chairman
Phil Richardson, vice chairman
DeDe Scheff, secretary
Ron Staples
Michael Carden
Margaret Carlin
Harvey Long.
Hedy Hall
Janice Palson
STAFF:Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent
CALL TO ORDER:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Lois Broman, Chairman, called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m., and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
DeDe Scheff made a motion to accept the
agenda as presented, with Michael Carden
making the second.Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Ron Staples to
accent the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 28 as presented.Motion
was seconded by Margaret Carlin, and
carried unanimously.
Jeff Bell briefed the Commission on
activities and happenings in the Com-
munity Services Department.
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of Boxing
Tournament:Ron Staples updated the Commission on
the Boxing Tournament held on October 24.
He stated approximately $500.00 would be
deposited in the swimming pool fund as
oroceeds received from the tournament.
Review of Work
Session:
Karvey Long made a motion to request the
Mayor present a certificate of appreci-
ation to Lyle Webster for his part and
sponsorship of the Boxing Tournament.
Ron Staples seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
Jeff Bell brought the Commission up to
date on the work session held on October
15, 1981 regarding the BLM land and
application.
Update from Land Use:Harvey Long briefed the Commission on
the Land Use Committee on which he is a
representative.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
October 26, 1981
page 2
Update Information
Booth:
Halloween Plans:
Update Equine
Committee:
Pre -School Program:
Lost Dutchman Days:
NEW BUSINESS:
Governor's Task
Force:
Margaret Carlin, Chairman for Inform-
ation at Lost Dutchman Days, stated she
had not been able to attend the last
committee meeting.Therefore, there was
no further information.
Jeff Bell reviewed the final plans for
Halloween with the Commission.The men
from the Commission were to meet at City
Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday to pre-
pare for the costume contest, and the
women were to meet at the Community
Christian Church to assist with the
movie.Everyone would be at City Hall
to assist with bagging the candy and
the contest at 1:00 p.m.
Harvey Long stated there was nothing to
report as there had been no further
meetings.
Jeff Bell briefed the Commission on the
Pre -School Program which had began on
October 6.There are 22 four year olds
enrolled, and plans to begin a 3 -year
old session on November 3rd are being
formulated.
The Commission discussed plans for a
float to be entered in the Lost Dutch-
man Parade.DeDe is to check on the
price for a banner for the float.Ron
Staples made a motion to purchase a
banner with Harvey Long making the second.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission was invited to attend
the meeting with the Governor's Task
Force which was established to determine
the needs of Parks and Recreation in
Arizona.
Welcome Winter Visitor:Jeff Bell briefed the Commission on the
plans being made by the Community Ser-
vices Department and the Chamber of
Commerce for Welcome Winter Visitor Day
which will be November 21, 1981.
Christmas Tree
Lighting:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
CHAIRMA
The Commission was briefed on plans
being made with the Chamber of Commerce
for Santa's arrival in Apache Junction
and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Harvey Long made a motion to adjourn with
DeDe Scheff making the second.Motion
carried uanimously.
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