HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 09.28 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Az. 85219
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was held on
September 28, 1998, 7:00 p.m.at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed
by law.
PRESENT ABSENT
Richard Anderson
Ron Kill
Brian Milkey
Theresa Nesser
Pat Richmond
Jami Taylor
Nick McVicker, Chairman
STAFF PRESENT:Jeff Bell, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mary D. March, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:Annabelle Richards, SHA
Rosalie Gifford, P&Z Commission
CALL TO ORDER:Pat Richmond called the meeting to order and led the
Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:Jami Taylor made a motion to accept the agenda as
presented.Brian Milkey seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:Jami Taylor made a motion to accept the minutes from
August 24, 1998 regular meeting as presented.Ron Kill
seconded this motion which passed unanimously.
STAFF COMMENTS:Jeff Bell introduced new commission members and
welcomed them aboard.An organizational chart for the
department was distributed. Jeff relayed that the department
has all positions filled with the exception of one half time
customer service representative in administration.
Jeff distributed the winter issue of the citizen brochure,
activity schedule which is distributed three times a year, by
Parks and Recreation.Public Relations Specialist, Patrick
Brenner recently began distributing a city brochure called
Cityscape which comes out every 2 months. Six pages of
which is designated for Parks and Recreation information.
Jeff Bell relayed that the department recognizes an
employee for outstanding job performance and employees
with perfect attendance for each quarter. The employee of
the l quarter was Kenny Richtig, Parks Worker and 2'
quarter employee was Liz Langenbach, Recreation
Coordinator.Besides recognition awards a luncheon at
Pizza Hut is held in appreciation for these employees.
Jeff reported on current and upcoming department activities
as follows:
Current programs and participation numbers are T -ball for
4 & 5 years with 91 participants; flag football for 6-8 year
olds, 8-10 year olds & 11-13 year olds with 143
participants;cheerleaders with 28 participants; volleyball
with 29 participants; Little Rec'rs Preschool for 3-5 year
olds has 72 participants; Karate has 23 participants, Adult
Men's, Women's and Co-ed Softball Leagues has 37 teams;
two special events Little Buckaroos for 3-8 years with 102
participants and Punt Pass and Kick Contest with 76
participants have been held
Upcoming we have soccer to start late October and our
Annual Halloween Carnival at the High School.Ben
Johnson Days is scheduled for the Rodeo Grounds
November 6, 7,8 sponsored by the Goldfield Ghostriders;
Superstition Stampede November 26 & 27 at the Rodeo
Grounds - this is the GCPRA final event.Main Street will
be presenting their annual Cowboy Poets event October 16
& 17 and the Christmas Program on Friday December 4th.
Jeff Bell informed the Commission that of the development
fees implemented about a year and a half ago Parks account
has realized $291,517.00 to date.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Parks Project Update:Soccer Field Lighting grant was awarded last Thursday in
the amount of $75,000.00
Council allotted $12,000 in the budget for the installation
of a small slide at the community pool.We have sent a
letter to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
to find out if we can have this equipment at our facility at
what requirements we must meet, we are waiting for a
response.
We have received $10,000 for additional fencing material,
for the Multi -use trail fencing project (Heritage Funds).All
of section 8 and half of section 9 has fence post set.We
have been utilizing youth who are performing community
services hours through Project S.T.O.M.P. to set posts.
Also any eagle scouts needing projects can help with this
project.
Modifications to sidewalks and ramadas at park facilities
are being planned to comply with ADA specifications.
John Petroff , Housing &Grants Coordinator, was
successful in receiving CDBG funds for this purpose, in the
amount of 50,000.00.
Ron Kill asked about the signage that Annabelle Richards
was concerned about.Jeff relayed that he has met with the
Head of State Land Trespass Department, and Linda
Robinson who has also inquired about trespass signs,
motorized/nonmotorized use areas, etc...We will be
receiving no trespass signs from State Land Department
free of charge for posting.We were waiting on a prioritize
list for signs from SHA, which we never received.
Annabelle was concerned with road crossing signs and
which should have first priority.She will discuss at next
SHA meeting and get back to Jeff.
B. Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Discussion:Jeff explained that he is asking the Commission to wait
until next meeting to discussion this item further.The first
reason being the three new members not being familiar
with at this time, also he would like to get the rough draft
to the Commission ahead of time giving them time to read
through prior to meeting and lastly he has a meeting
schedule with CSC Counts, everything is not being
included as has been prioritize in 5 year plan.So after his
meeting and a revised plan is received, Mr. Bell would like
to forward it to them prior to next meeting so they have
ample time to review and formulate comments for next
months meeting.The Commission agreed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request for Upcoming Agenda Items:Park Project Update; Parks and Recreation Master
Plan Discussion; Election of Officers.
B. Next Meeting Date:October 26, 1998 , 7:00 p.m. regular meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:None
ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business Ron Kill made a
motion to adjourn, Jami Taylor seconded this
motion and it passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
VICE-CHAIRMAN
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