HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 06.25 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 N. Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
REGULAR MEETING
June 25, 1990
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on June 25, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction
City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Judd Williams - Vice Chairman
Lois Broman - Secretary
Loyd Lynch
Paul Miller
Ramona Sleeseman
Nick McVicker (Excused)
Sue Calef
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Bell, Director of Parks & Recreation
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilwoman, Robin Barker
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
STAFF COMMENTS:
Loyd Lynch made a motion to accept
the agenda a presented.Ramona Sleeseman
seconded this motion which passed unani-
mously.
Lois Broman made a motion to accept the
minutes of April 23, 1990 as presented.
Loyd Lynch seconded this motion which
passed unanimously.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that
the vacant Recreation Coordinator posi-
tion has been filled by Doug Wenthe, a
former Pima County Parks & Recreation
employee.
Mr.Bell advised the Commission of
the activities scheduled for the annual
July 4th Celebration and reported that
the master Intergovernmental Agreement
for use of school district facilities
is currently being reviewed by both
City and School personnel.
The Commission was provided with a
brief report on the Summer Recreation
program, concluding staff comments.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Status of Park Projects:The Commission was informed by Mr.
Bell that the only problem holding
up the completion of the Little League
Ballfield Project is the establishment
of the turf in the outfield areas.
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A wind storm occurred a day after the
hydro -seeding was applied and created
problems by blowing hydro -seed materials
off of the designated turf areas.
The contractor is to seed the outfields
again the week of June 25.
Mr.Bell also advised the Commission
that the Concession/Restroom Facility
is 95%complete and progressing on
schedule.
Parking lot paving,to be completed
by City forces is scheduled for the
week of June 25.
B. Fiscal Year 1990/91 Budget:The Commission was provided with copies
of the Parks and Recreation Departments
budget for FY 90/91 as was tentatively
adopted by the City Council on June
19, 1990.The final adoption is sche-
duled for July 7, 1990.
Mr.Bell provided a brief overview
of the budget and highlighted priority
projects the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment anticipates completing.
C. Sister Cities International
Program:With the assistance of the Parks and
Recreation Department a group of interested
citizens is pursuing the establishment
of a Sister Cities International Program
in A.J.City Council authorization
is scheduled for July 7, 1990 and Art-
des of Incorporation are in the process
of being finalized and submitted to
the Corporation Commission.
According to Mr.Bell the next step
in the process is to prepare and adopt
by-laws for the internal operation
of the corporation.
Mr. Bell will keep the Parks Commission
informed of the progress of this program.
D. Equestrain Study Committee
Report:Mr. Bell met with interested citizens
regarding the proposed equestrian facili-
ties on May 16th.The purpose of the
meeting was to improve communications
between concerned residents and the Parks
and Recreation Department, allow for the
community input and to obtain support and
assistance to expedite the development of
these facilities.
Although no meeting date has been set, Mr.
Bell stated the group will continue to
meet on this matter.
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NEW BUSINESS:
A. Election of Officers:Lois Broman nominated Nick McVicker to
serve as Chairman and motioned that nomi-
nation be closed.Loyd Lynch seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.Mr.
McVicker by a unanimous vote was elected
Chairman.
Lois Broman nominated Judd Williams to serve
as Vice -Chairman and motioned that nomina-
tions be closed.Paul Miller seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.Judd
Williams by unanimous vote was elected
Vice -Chairman.
Lois Broman nominated Ramona Sleeseman as
Secretary and motioned tht nominations be
closed.Loyd Lynch seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.Ramona Sleeseman
by a unanimous vote was elected to the posi-
tion of Secretary.
All Officers will serve until the last day
of June in 1991.
B. Request for Upcoming
Agenda Items:Status of Park Projects, Sister Cities
Update, Five -Year Parks Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT:NONE
BOARD DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Due to Commission members schedule conflicts
it was suggested that the July meeting be
postponed.
Their being no further discussion Lois Broman
made a motion to adjourn, Loyd Lynch seconded
and the motioned passed unanimously.Meeting
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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