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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.0917.SPAC.AGENDA.PACKET NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION Chairman Patrick Garman Vice Chairman Geoff Yazzetta Commissioner Polly Bonnett Commissioner Randy Crader Commissioner Bernie Hoenle Commissioner Joseph Reyes Commissioner Paul Smith TIME: WHEN: WHERE: 4:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING DOORS OPEN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ REQUEST TO COMMENT The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO A CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM, complete a Request to Comment card and hand it to the Clerk prior to discussion of that item. Include the agenda item NUMBER on which you wish to comment. A separate submission is required for each agenda item. Request to Comment cards will not be accepted once the Commission deliberations begin. Submit a Request to Comment card prior to a public hearing agenda item. TO COMMENT ON A CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, complete a Request to Comment card, indicating that it is a written comment, check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST a consent or regular agenda item, and hand it to the Clerk prior to discussion on that item. A separate submission is required for each agenda item. TO SPEAK TO CALL TO THE PUBLIC, complete a Request to Comment card and hand it to the Clerk. Speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Verbal comments should be directed through the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissioners. This Request to Comment card, and any information you write on it, is a public record subject to public disclosure. Meeting Packet Page 1 of 3 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC 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 Council, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council 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 councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. 4. STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION The Statement of Participation may be read or disseminated another way at each Regular Council meeting, and will consist of the following: Anyone wishing to address the Council regarding items listed on the agenda or under “Call to the Public” should fill out a Request to Comment card located in the back of the Council Chambers and hand it to the Town Clerk prior to consideration of that agenda item. Once the agenda item has started, late requests to speak cannot be accepted. When your name is called, please approach the podium, speak into the microphone, and state your name and if you are a resident for the public record. Please limit your comments to three minutes. It is the policy of the Mayor and Council to not comment on items brought forth under “Call to the Public.” However, staff can be directed to report back to the Council at a future date or to schedule items raised for a future Council agenda. It is also requested that applause be kept to a minimum to avoid disruption of the meeting, to maintain decorum, and provide for an equal and uninterrupted presentation. 5. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS AND TOWN MANAGER 6. CONSENT AGENDA No items are scheduled for this meeting. 7. PRESENTATION No presentations are scheduled for this meeting. 8. REGULAR AGENDA a. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: of Future Strategic Plan Signature Strategies with Chief Financial Officer Paul Soldinger regarding: 1. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Integration 2. Alternate Funding Support for the Town 3. Budget Planning Strategies b. UPDATE: from the Commission Work Groups c. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Future Agenda Topics d. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN e. UPDATE: Next Regular Meeting is Scheduled for October 22, 2025 9. ADJOURNMENT Dated this 11th day of September 2025. Meeting Packet Page 2 of 3 Angela Padgett-Espiritu, Deputy Town Clerk/Executive Assistant The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call (480) 816-5100 (voice) or (800) 367- 8939 (TDD) 48-hours prior to the meeting to request reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished to the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk's Office. Meeting Packet Page 3 of 3