HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 07.26 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction,AZ 85220
REGULAR MEETING
July 26,1982
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission
was held on July 26,1982 at 7:00 p.m.at the Apache Junction City Hall
pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Lois Broman,Chairman
Michael Carden
Ronald Staples
Hedy Hall
Harvey Long
Janice Palson
Irene Wernett
Chuck Heermans
Margaret Carlin (excused)
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell,Community Services Superintendent
Jim Tuvell,City Manager
Robin Backer,Clerk/receptionist
CALL TO ORDER:Lois Broman,Chairman,called the meeting
to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Michael Carden made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Motion seconded
by Harvey Long and passed unanimously.
Harvey Long made a motion to accept the
minutes of the May 24 Regular Meeting
as presented.Motion seconded by Janice
Palson and passed unanimously.
A motion was made to accept the minutes
of the June 28 Regular Meeting as presented.
Janice Palson seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:Jeff Bell welcomed Chuck Heermans and
Irene Wernett as new members to the board.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission on the
active community participation with the
Mixed Softball league.He also told the
Commission about the lack of interest in
the Tennis Ladder,previously scheduled
to begin on July 5.
Jeff Bell also briefed the Commission
concerning the selection of a Recreation
Coordinator.A total of 77 applications
were submitted.He explained the selection
process and qualifications of the interview
board.The position is to be filled by
September 1.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission of a
possible YMCA to be built in the Apache
Junction area.Details will be given at
a August 5 community meeting.
P &R Commission
Regular Meeting
7-26-82
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OLD BUSINESS:
A.4th of July:
B.Summer Recreation
Program
C.Activity Room Fee
D.General Obligation
Bonds
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Election of Officers
Jeff Bell briefed the Commission on Swimming
Pool matters.A Kids Club has been formed
to raise funds for the pool.Club activities
will include bake sales,Rent -A -Kid,car
washes,etc.Jerry Burgess,A City of
Apache Junction resident will hold a golf
tournament on August 14.All proceeds raised
will be donated to the Swimming Pool fund.
A check for $500 was donated to the pool
fund by Frae Van Voorhiss.
Commission member Chuck Heermans updated
the Commission on the Jay Cees Rodeo Arena
clubhouse.
Commission member Harvey Long questioned
applying for additional BLM land and was
told the application would be turned in
by September 1 deadline.
Harvey Long briefed the Commission on the
overall success of the 4th of July celebration.
A good ratio of the community participated.
Jeff Bell told the Commission classes
ended for the Summer Recreation Program
on July 23.Cost of the program was $13,000
with approximately $5,200 collected in fees.
A little under 1000 citizens participated,
of which,350 were adults.
Jeff Bell updated the Commission on the
possibility of charging a fee for using
the Community Services activity room.The
City Council rejected the proposal due to
difficulties in establishing guidelines
by which to set fees.
Harvey Long requested information on the
possibility of accepting donations from
groups using the room with the donations
to be placed in the Swimming Pool fund.
Jim Tuvell,City Manager,briefed the
Commission on the variety of bond options
available for financing a community
swimming pool.Discussed were General
Obligation bonds,Revenue bonds,Improvement
District bonds,and Non-profit Corporation
bonds.Mr.Tuvell also explained to the
Commission the Alternative Expenditure
Limitation Act.General questions were
asked and discussed by the Commission
members.
Lois Broman,Chairman,opened nominations
for election of new officers.Nominated
for chairman were Lois Broman,by Harvey
Long,motion seconded by Hedy Hall and
Harvey Long,by Ronald Staples,with the
motion seconded by Lois Broman.Nominated
for Vice-chairman were Lois Broman,by Janice
Palson,motion seconded by Harvey Long.
Michael Carden,by Harvey Long,motion
seconded by Ronald Staples,and Chuck
Heermans,by Lois Broman,motion seconded by
Janice Palson.Nominated for Secretary
were Janice Palson,by Ronald Staples,
motion seconded by Harvey Long and Irene
Wernett,by Harvey Long,motion seconded by
Lois Broman.Results of the secret ballot
vote were:Harvey Long,Chairman,Michael
Carden,Vice-chairman,and Janice Palson
Secretary.
P &R Commission
Regular Meeting
7-26-82
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Those elected will serve on the board for
the 1982 -fiscal year.
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B.Budget Jeff Bell provided Commission board
members with a copy of the Community Services
budget for the 1982-83 fiscal year.The
Commission requested the budget information
at the June 28 Regular Meeting.
BOARD DISCUSSION:Committee member Michael Carden requested
that Jeff Bell investigate the possibility
of a joint work session with the City
Council to discuss the swimming pool.
ADJOURNMENT:Harvey Long made a motion to adjourn.
Janice Palson seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
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