HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 12.02 PRC MinutesCity of Apache Junction
Parks and Recreation Commission
300 E. Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction, Arizona 85119
A regular meeting of the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Commission was
held December 2, 2009 at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to notice as prescribed
by law.
Present Absent
Conrad Pisinski, Vice -Chairman Theresa A. Nesser
Stephen Amrhien Mona Barton
John Mahony
Sandra Schenone
Wayne Standage
Staff Present:Jeff Bell, Parks and Recreation Director
Mary D. March, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice -Chairman Pisinski called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the
Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Wayne Standage motioned to accept the minutes a presented.Sandra Schenone
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Wayne Standage motioned to accept the minutes of November 4, 2009, regular
meeting as presented.Sandra Schenone seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bell advised the Commission currently the City is looking at 1.1 million
budget shortfall.Staff is still looking at what else can be cut.Most likely
contracted janitorial services will become staff responsibility. Looking at cutting
more cell phones.We have been asked to explore alternative options to printing
the Citizen Brochure, especially interne.The results of our customer surveys say
50% find out about our programs through the Citizen Brochure while 3% find out
via the internet. Add to that people cutting internet service, due to household
budget management.Use of more volunteers is also being encouraged.Last year
volunteers provided our department with 10,000 plus hours of volunteer services.
75% related to Recreation's use of volunteer coaches for youth sports programs
and junior guards during the summer at the pool.25% related to Parks
maintenance by Eagle Scouts, S.A.L.T. with the Silly Mountain Project or our
own John Mahony with facility and equipment maintenance.We are looking to
improve upon this area by soliciting interest in one day events, for example, we
typically use part timer at our Holiday Event to serve hot cocoa.
Mr. Bell also relayed that Silly Mountain Improvement project continues.Still
working on stabilizing interpretative trail area with the use of recycle materials.
Edging material and granite ordered and concrete for culverts for washes need to
be installed.
Wayne Standage asked on revegetation of the scar.
Mr. Bell replied not good, do to a poor monsoon season, if money is left from
improvement project, hopes are for a seconded revegetation effort.
OLD BUSINESS:
Presentation and discussion on updating the Parks and Recreation Chapter of the City's
General Plan.
Mr. Bell distributed Parks and Recreation Chapter for the General Plan as has
been discussed to date for final review by Commission.
Sandra Schenone inquired with budget concerns how realistic is this.
Mr. Bell replied impact fees continue to grow, and can only be used for capital
improvement.
The reason why we are doing this is because it is mandated, so we need to try and
capture what we can do for the next 10 years.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request by Commission for placement of items on future agenda.
Intergovernmental Agreement
Selection of Next Meeting Date:
February 3, 2010
Public Comment:
Beverly Hanson with Superstition Horsemen's Association expressed she had
come to the meeting for trails information.
Mr. Bell relayed that the City is doing update to generalplan,we are working on
Parks and Recreation Chapter.Staff has been meeting on trails for inclusion,
headed up by David Firn, who will be making a presentation to the City Council
within the next month.
Beverly said Mr. Firn has already contacted her requesting input.She further
relayed she has organized the clean up of the north side of Lost Dutchman Road
in section 7 and has challenged other boarding stables to do their part.
Adjournment:
There being no further business nor objection, Vice -Chairman Pisinski adjourned
the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Approved:
Vice -Chairman