HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 05.24 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
REGULAR MEETING
May 24,1982
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on May 24,1982 at 7:00 p.m.at the Apache
Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Lois Broman,Chairman
Ronald Staples
Harvey Long
Janice Pal son
Michael Carden
Phil Richardson,Vice chairman
MargaretICarlin
DeDe Scheff,Secretary
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent
Sharon Seder,Community Services Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER:Lois Broman,Chairman,called the
meeting to order and led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Michael Carden made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Motion seconded
by Hedy Hall and passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:A motion was made by Harvey Long to
accept the minutes of the April 26 Regular
Meeting as presented.Janice Palson
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
A.Summer Recreation:
B.Bureau of Land
Management status:
Jeff Bell informed the Commission of
the Swimming Pool logo contest.The logo
will be used in a campaign for the swimming
pool fund.He has already received
several prizes from merchants for the
winners of the contest.Entry blanks
were distributed to the Junior high
and grade school students.Michael Carden
and Hedy Hall volunteered to be on the
committee to select winners.General
discussion followed on contest and
possible prizes.
Jeff Bell told the Commission of the advance
registration held on May 18 and 19.Walk
In registration would be taken at the Community
Services office until classes are filled.
Approximately 300 student's have signed
up to date.
Jeff Bell also told the Commission a Tennis
Ladder is scheduled to begin on July5,as is the
Summer Adult MIxed Softball League.
Jeff Bell told the Commission he had not
received the final word on our application
as yet.The word was no problem with
application but still waiting for official
approval.
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Regular Meeting
5-24-82
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C.Complex Park:
D.Fee for Activity
Room:
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Members in Arrears:
B.July 4th:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Jeff Bell asked i f the Commission had
observed the complex park and the work
that had been done.He stated he was
planning to have a load of granite brought
in and would like to schedule a work day
for the Commission to help with the park.
Jeff Bell told the Commission he had
checked into the rental fees from the
Activity Room going into a special account
and was told not possible.
Harvey Long made a motion to recommend
to the City Council a fee of $10 be charged
for Activity Room for social functions or at
the discretion of the Community Services
Department,with no charge for regularly
scheduled meetings held for business
purposes with the fees to be placed in
the swimming pool account.
Motion was seconded by Ronald Staples and
carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on the chronic absence
of the Vice-chairman and secretary who have
not attended a regular meeting since December,
and how to solve the problem.A motion was made by
Ronald Staples to recommend to the City Council
to fill the two vacancies left by the
absenteeism of 2 members as of this date
5-24-82.Harvey Long seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Jeff Bell updated the Commission on plans being
made for the July 4th celebration.He stated
that Mesa Del Oro had donated $100 in watermelon.
The Fire Department was working on the water
fights.The Volleyball tournament will be at
1:00 p.m.with games sponsored by the City
at 4.00 p.m.
Jeff Bell also said he would need assistance in
setting up the Boxing arena for the ceremonies.
Lois Broman made a motion that staff check with
the City Manager on the process for having a bond
election for a municipal Swimming pool
and to report back to the Commission as soon
as possible.Harvey Long seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
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Harvey Long reported to the Commission the
progress of the Veterans Memorial Gazebo.
Lois Broman made a request that the agenda and
packet be mailed to the Commissioners.
Harvey Long asked i f there would be year-end money
to be spent and i f the Commission could have a
copy of the Community Services Budget.
ADJOURNMENT:Harvey Long made a motion to adjourn.Hedy
Hall seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
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