HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 04.10 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Arizona 85219
REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 1986
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Youth Advisory Board was
held on April 10, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. at the Apache Junction City Hall
pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Deanene Weber, Chairman Brian Harrington, Vice Chairman
Susan Pittman, Secretary Elizabeth Henry (Excused)
Meribeth Baker Sheryl Martinez (Excused)
Sofia Gargrave Sheri Greves (Excused)
Dennis Hultman Betty Helowicz (Excused)
Norma Lebario
Paula D. Jager
Max Ragsdale
Jason Hutchens
Terry Lopez
Tony Lorenzo
Rick Rundhaug
Chrissy Smith
David Umlah
Becky Winkle
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent
Mary March, Secretary
Chuck Baker, Recreation Supervisor
CALL TO ORDER:Deanene Weber, chairman call the meeting to
order at 7:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Chairman Weber led the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
•BUSINESS:
A. Needs Assessment Update:
Jeff Bell introduced to the Board Paula Jager,
new adult member and Max Ragsdale, new youth member,
Chrissy Smith made a motion to accept the Agenda
as presented.Becky Winkle seconded this motion
which passed unanimously.
Meribeth Baker made a motion to accept the minutes
of March 13, 1986, regular meeting as presented.
Sophia Gargrave seconded this motion which passed
unanimously.
After lengthy discussion with concerns on better
identifying question #4 and including questions
on employment and counseling services.Norma
Lebario made a motion to except questions 1-3 as
presented adn amending #4 by breaking it down into
categories with examples in each category plus
choices of often, infrequently and never.Rich
Rundhaug seconded this motion which passed unani-
mously.
Sophia Gargrave made a motion to add questions on
employment and counseling as follows: Do you feel
ther are adequate employment opportunities for
Apache Junction youth? yes or no.Are you interest
ed in employment? with choices of Summer or After-
school.Do you feel there is a need for additional
youth counseling services? yes or no.And if so
what types of counseling? with examples.Jason
Hutchens seconded this motion which passed unanimou;
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 1986
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B. Fundraising Committee Report:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Board Recommendation to City
Council FY 86/87 Budget
Allocation:
B. Community Services Program
Information:
C. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:
BOARD DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
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Jeff Bell informed the Board that he would put
this into final form and have ready for presenta-
tion to Mr. Nine and Mr. Short by the middle of
the week.
After minimal discussion Meribeth Baker made a
motion to shelf fundraising until there is a
specific project to raise funds for.Terry Lopez
seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
Norma Lebario made a motion to recommend that the
City Council set aside $60,000 for the Youth
Advisory Board with understanding that pending the
outcome of Needs Assessment Survey as to specify
personnel, services or facility needs.Sophia
Gargrave seconded this motion which passed un-
animously.
Beginning with the description of the Community
Services Department, Jeff Bell, continued by in-
forming the Board on how the department was estab-
lished in 1980 with highlights on establishment of
the Parks and Recreation Commission, the City/School
Complex project, application for Lease of 265 acres
of B.L.M. Land, the Swimming Pool campaign, develop-
ment of playground area at City Hall Complex and
the addition of a full time secretary in 1981.In
1982 the Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park was built
by donations, a Park Naming Contest was held thus
providing Prospector Park as name for new park that
planning & design process was intiated on, more
B.L.M. land was applied for in 1983, 1600 acres of
equestrian trail, Little League Field was relit,
Swimming Pool was built, parks laborer was hired to
maintain park, $100,000.00 in grant monwy was
received for park improvements.
Mr. Bell went on to list some of the recreational
and special event programs & activities that have
been offered through the Community Services Dept.
ranging from Itty-Bitty Olympics & Pre -School to
Frisbee Contest, Swim Lessons, Volleyball, Softball
Drama & Magic.
Mr. Bell continued by summarizing our current pro-
jects; Phase I of Prospector Park is 90% complete
will be starting Phase II shortly.Working draw-
ings for City Hall Complex Park are being completed
and Archaeological investigation services for the
Hohokam site are being looked into.
Needs Assessment Survey, Guest Speaker - Youth
Counselor
NONE
NONE
There being no further business Terry Lopez made
a motion to adjourn.Meribeth Baker seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN
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