HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC.2023.0227.MinutesTOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Natalie Varela; Commissioner Stephen Barnes; Vice Chairman Carey
Reddick, Jr.; Commissioner Ron Ruppert; Commissioner Rory Wilson; Youth
Commissioner Sruti Peddi.
Absent: Commissioner Craig Rudolphy
Staff Present: Rachael Goodwin, Deputy Town Manager/Community Services Director; Patti
Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant
3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC - NONE
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT
listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission,
and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not
discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are
properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public,
individual commissioners may CO respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask
that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of January 23, 2023, CSAC
Meeting Minutes
The Motion to Approve the CSAC Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2023, was made by
Commissioner Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Reddick.
Vote passed 6-0 Unanimously.
5. UPDATE: CIP and Park Projects - Ms. Goodwin updated the Commissioners on the status of
the construction going on at the skate park and the progress being made. A new shade structure
was being installed at Field 1 at Golden Eagle Park and two additional shades are being planned
around the other three fields. The main restroom at Fountain Park is going through renovations
after deterioration was found. The leveling and drainage project will begin in April at the dog
park. This will help to alleviate the flooding that occurs and allow for grass to come back
naturally as it transitions into Be nuda grass.
6. UPDATE: Golden Eagle Park Tour Report — Commissioner Rupport reported on the park's
purpose as a retention area for flood control. It was noted that there have been new backstops on
several of the fields, fencing, irrigation improvements, and new playground equipment that has
gone in.
7. UPDATE: Fountain Hills Environmental Plan 2022 - Ms. Goodwin informed the
Commissioners that Town Council had newly adopted the Environmental Plan 2022 at their last
Council meeting. Topics covered in the plan included conservation and non -motorized bikeway
pathways. It was further discussed for CSAC to review the plan and come back to see what role
they would play in moving the initiatives forward.
8. UPDATE: Sidewalk Infill Project - Ms. Goodwin provided an update on the status of the
areas that would be addressed in the future. It was further discussed that Mr. David Janover,
Town Engineer would be invited as a presenter to a future CSAC meeting to give an overview of
the project.
9. UPDATE: Mayors Youth Council Teen Takeover and Upcoming Events - Youth
Commissioner Peddi reported on the event that took place at the Community Center and
provided teens a place to enjoy time with friends. Activities included nerf games, inflatables, tie
dye, board games, video games, and raffles. The Mayor's Youth Council will be volunteering at
the Music Fest event on April I ".
10. UPDATE: Future Agenda Items - The March 27`11 next meeting will include a presentation
by David Pock, Chief Financial Officer who discuss the Town's budget and the distribution of
funds. The April meeting will include a presentation from the Dark Sky Observatory and in May
the Town Engineer will report on the sidewalk infill projects. The Community Services Strategic
Plan expires at the end of 2023 and will be a summer project worked on by staff to present to
CSAC in the fall after the summer break for input before bringing it to Town Council for final
approval.
1 I. UPDATE: Upcoming Spring Events - Ms. Goodwin reviewed the dates of the upcoming
spring events with the Commissioners which included Irish Fest, Music Fest, Eggstravaganza,
and Concerts on the Avenue.
12. UPDATE: Volunteer Opportunities - It was shared that a group of volunteers packed meals
at the Midwest Food Pantry in Mesa in February. Ms. Goodwin also invited the Commissioners
to attend the Volunteer Recognition dinner for their service to take place on March 30, 2023.
13. UPDATE: Next CSAC Meeting March 27, 2023 - Presentation by David Pock, Chief
Financial Officer
14. ADJOURNMENT - Chair Varela asked for a Motion to Adjourn. Commissioner Wilson
motioned to adjourn, and Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion.
Vote passed 6-0 Unanimously.
The meeting Adjourned at 5:39 pm.
CO MU ITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sruti Peddi, Youth Commissioner
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Patti Lopuszanski, Exe awe Assistant
CERTIFICATION
1 hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Community Services Advisory Commission in the
Town Hall Council Chambers on the 27th day of February 2023. I certify that the meeting was
duly called and a quorum was present.
DATED this 27th day of March 2023.
Patti Lopuszanski, Executive Assistant